Sustained and expanded use of Naviance – a web-based software program for advising students about and helping them plan for post secondary opportunities
Expanded world languages
Middle School Results
Reinstated the House model, which allows teachers to collaborate and provide direct attention to individual student needs
Added world language and culture exploratory class for all 7th graders
Expanded world language program, so all 8th grade students are exposed to a foreign language
Created a 9 week technology/pre-engineering pilot class for all 6th – 8th graders
Developed additional sections of accelerated math
Intermediate School and Schumann Elementary School Results:
Continued K-5 literacy training and support
Maintained reasonable class sizes, especially at Schumann where class size is most important to the learning atmosphere
Established a science/engineering pilot class for all 3rd – 5th graders.
Developed additional sections of accelerated math
District-wide Results
Sustained and expanded ‘Character Counts’ curriculum, including anti-bullying efforts
Provided professional development in individualized learning plans for faculty
Generated online courses and support for the classroom
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