Tonight's boys' junior varsity and varsity basketball games here at Wawasee High School against Columbia City will be held with the junior varsity game beginning at 6:15 p.m.
The high school boys' and girls' swimming and diving meets against Northridge will take place today at the Wawasee Middle School pool with diving beginning at 4:45 p.m. followed by swimming at 6:30 p.m.
Milford Middle School's Winter Concert has been cancelled.
Showing posts with label Announcements. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Announcements. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Monday, December 03, 2007
SOMETHING NEW
While I have found the comments regarding the school delay intriguing and interesting, perhaps it is time to move on to something new that you might find enjoyable.
If you would like to receive an e-newsletter "Education Matters" published by the Indiana Department of Education, featuring the latest K-12 educational news, you may sign up at www.doe.state.in.us/ematters.
Give it a try!
If you would like to receive an e-newsletter "Education Matters" published by the Indiana Department of Education, featuring the latest K-12 educational news, you may sign up at www.doe.state.in.us/ematters.
Give it a try!
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Superintendent Search Underway
The search for a new superintendent for Wawasee Community Schools officially began earlier this month. A brochure announcing the vacancy and an application form were mailed to every school corporation in the state of Indiana via the Indiana School Board's Association monthly mailing. Also the position has been posted with the placement offices of Ball State, Indiana State, Indiana, and Purdue Universities, as well as posted on the State Department of Education, Indiana School Board's Association and the Indiana School Superintendent's web sites.
The WCS School Board has chosen to use the University Consulting Team to assist them in the search process. This team consists of a member from each of the four major state universities, and will be chaired by the representative from Ball State University. Applications will be collected by the consulting team and screening will begin in early November.
Prior to the actual screening, the consulting team will meet with the Board to ascertain the needs of the school district and the Board. Once the team has screened the applicant pool to a workable number for the Board to interview, the consultants will review the interview process and protocol with the Board. At this point, the consulting team exits and the Board will interview those candidates best matching the needs of the district and the characteristics set by the Board.
The Board should conclude its interviews and background study and be prepared to announce the selected candidate at the December school board meeting. The new superintendent of WCS should begin his or her duties early in January.
If you would care to share characteristics you believe the new superintendent should possess, please feel free to contact a school board member.
The WCS School Board has chosen to use the University Consulting Team to assist them in the search process. This team consists of a member from each of the four major state universities, and will be chaired by the representative from Ball State University. Applications will be collected by the consulting team and screening will begin in early November.
Prior to the actual screening, the consulting team will meet with the Board to ascertain the needs of the school district and the Board. Once the team has screened the applicant pool to a workable number for the Board to interview, the consultants will review the interview process and protocol with the Board. At this point, the consulting team exits and the Board will interview those candidates best matching the needs of the district and the characteristics set by the Board.
The Board should conclude its interviews and background study and be prepared to announce the selected candidate at the December school board meeting. The new superintendent of WCS should begin his or her duties early in January.
If you would care to share characteristics you believe the new superintendent should possess, please feel free to contact a school board member.
Monday, September 10, 2007
ISTEP season is here!
On Tuesday, September 18th, all students in grades 3 through 10 in the state of Indiana will take the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+). Based on Indiana's Academic Standards, the test includes English/language arts at each grade, as well as science at grades 5 and 7.
To be sure you're ready to do your best on ISTEP+, read these tips and practice some sample questions.
Be prepared. Cramming for any test is never the best way to prepare. Keep up with your homework and ask your teachers for help when you need it.
Get plenty of sleep. Go to bed a little earlier so you get a good night's sleep. Being well rested will give your an extra boost of energy for test day.
Have a good breakfast. Eat protein (eggs, meat, cheese, etc.), which will help you perform better than a sugary donut. Too much food can make you feel sleepy, so don't over do it.
Take a break. Get som exercise during your breaks or after school to keep your energy up.
Ask for help. If you've had trouble with ISTEP+ in the past, ask a teacher, counselor or parent about extra help now.
Double check your work on the test. You'll catch mistakes if you take time to proofread your answers carefully.
the following are some examples of sample test questions that the Indiana Department of Educationm has posted on their website. Give these a try and see how you do.
3rd grade: Read this sentence: Dr. Smith waved to us today.
What does "Dr." mean?
a). Dear
b). Doctor
c). Drive
d). Dollar
6th grade:
Choose the phrase that BEST completes the sentence below:
The sleepy cat was lying in the sun that came in __________________.
a). before the window
b). near the window
c). through the window
d). beside the window
8th grade:
The Caspian Sea is the largest lake in the world, with an area of 1.46 x 105 square miles. Lake Superior has an area of 3.17 x104 square miles. What is the difference, in square miles of the two lakes? Write your answer in the scientific notation. Show all work.
10th grade:
Choose the sentence that is correct and MOST clearly expressed.
a). The banjo can be more difficult to play than the guitar.
b). More difficult than to play the guitar can be playing the banjo.
c). To play the banjo can be more difficult than playing the guitar.
d). Playing the banjo can be more difficult than playing the guitar.
So, how did you do??
To be sure you're ready to do your best on ISTEP+, read these tips and practice some sample questions.
Be prepared. Cramming for any test is never the best way to prepare. Keep up with your homework and ask your teachers for help when you need it.
Get plenty of sleep. Go to bed a little earlier so you get a good night's sleep. Being well rested will give your an extra boost of energy for test day.
Have a good breakfast. Eat protein (eggs, meat, cheese, etc.), which will help you perform better than a sugary donut. Too much food can make you feel sleepy, so don't over do it.
Take a break. Get som exercise during your breaks or after school to keep your energy up.
Ask for help. If you've had trouble with ISTEP+ in the past, ask a teacher, counselor or parent about extra help now.
Double check your work on the test. You'll catch mistakes if you take time to proofread your answers carefully.
the following are some examples of sample test questions that the Indiana Department of Educationm has posted on their website. Give these a try and see how you do.
3rd grade: Read this sentence: Dr. Smith waved to us today.
What does "Dr." mean?
a). Dear
b). Doctor
c). Drive
d). Dollar
6th grade:
Choose the phrase that BEST completes the sentence below:
The sleepy cat was lying in the sun that came in __________________.
a). before the window
b). near the window
c). through the window
d). beside the window
8th grade:
The Caspian Sea is the largest lake in the world, with an area of 1.46 x 105 square miles. Lake Superior has an area of 3.17 x104 square miles. What is the difference, in square miles of the two lakes? Write your answer in the scientific notation. Show all work.
10th grade:
Choose the sentence that is correct and MOST clearly expressed.
a). The banjo can be more difficult to play than the guitar.
b). More difficult than to play the guitar can be playing the banjo.
c). To play the banjo can be more difficult than playing the guitar.
d). Playing the banjo can be more difficult than playing the guitar.
So, how did you do??
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Schedule Change Slated for Milford
Wawasee Community Schools has been notified by the Indiana Department of Education that Milford Middle School currently does not have enough instructional time in the day to support releasing those students early for staff development purposes. While the elementary has enough time in the day to provide the released time, the middle school does not.
Wawasee Community Schools desires to keep Milford Middle School's programming consistent with the other schools in the corporation. To do so, necessitates that we add 15 minutes of instructional time daily, for the Milford Middle School students.
This is where we need your help. In order to accomplish more instructional time for the middle school students at Milford, it will be necessary for K-8 students to arrive at Milford, 5-10 minutes earlier than they do currently. Therefore, beginning Tuesday, September 4, 2007 we will be asking bus drivers to begin their routes approximately 10 earlier. the student day will begin at 8:10 a.m., and the dismissal time will remain the same at 3:05 p.m. for those students who ride the bus.
We recognize this is a change and we wish we could have had this information from the Department of Education prior to the start of school. We did not, and now we are faced with making this change with the least amount of disruption. We certainly appreciate your understanding and cooperation and sincerely regret any inconvenience this may cause.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Milford School at 658-9444
Thank you.
Wawasee Community Schools desires to keep Milford Middle School's programming consistent with the other schools in the corporation. To do so, necessitates that we add 15 minutes of instructional time daily, for the Milford Middle School students.
This is where we need your help. In order to accomplish more instructional time for the middle school students at Milford, it will be necessary for K-8 students to arrive at Milford, 5-10 minutes earlier than they do currently. Therefore, beginning Tuesday, September 4, 2007 we will be asking bus drivers to begin their routes approximately 10 earlier. the student day will begin at 8:10 a.m., and the dismissal time will remain the same at 3:05 p.m. for those students who ride the bus.
We recognize this is a change and we wish we could have had this information from the Department of Education prior to the start of school. We did not, and now we are faced with making this change with the least amount of disruption. We certainly appreciate your understanding and cooperation and sincerely regret any inconvenience this may cause.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Milford School at 658-9444
Thank you.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Welcome to the 2007-8 School Year
I am excited to welcome you to the 2007-08 School Year. It has been several years since I have been involved in the opening of school and I am excited to be a part of Wawasee Community Schools for the next few months. I especially welcome our students and sincerely hope they will have a year filled with learning, friendships, and memories that will last a lifetime.
We are pleased also, to welcome our new staff members. Approximately 30 new teachers throughout the corporation will be joining us this year. As you can see, our principals have been busy recruiting and interviewing so that we might obtain the best teachers in order to provide quality instruction for our students.
I would like to remind all those who drive to please slow down a bit and be mindful that our students are now back in school, and to also be on the alert for the big yellow buses that will out on the roads early in the morning and afternoon. Our kids are the community's most valuable resource. Let's all do our part to see that they have a safe and successful school year.
Go Warriors!!
We are pleased also, to welcome our new staff members. Approximately 30 new teachers throughout the corporation will be joining us this year. As you can see, our principals have been busy recruiting and interviewing so that we might obtain the best teachers in order to provide quality instruction for our students.
I would like to remind all those who drive to please slow down a bit and be mindful that our students are now back in school, and to also be on the alert for the big yellow buses that will out on the roads early in the morning and afternoon. Our kids are the community's most valuable resource. Let's all do our part to see that they have a safe and successful school year.
Go Warriors!!
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
CORRECTION OF REGISTRATION DATES
In and earlier post regarding Freshman Orientation, we inadvertently announced the wrong dates for registration:
Registration is set for 12:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 7 and Wednesday, August 8. We regret this error and apologize for any inconvenience.
Registration is set for 12:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 7 and Wednesday, August 8. We regret this error and apologize for any inconvenience.
Frosh Orientation Set
WHS Freshman Counselor, Mr. Kevin Taylor has announced that Freshman Orientation will be held Thursday, August, 9 from 7-8:30 p.m.. Students will need to have a parent accompany them to the Orientation program which will be held in the high school auditorium. After a brief meeting, students will receive their schedule, locker assignment, and a tour of the high school.
As a reminder, in order to receive a schedule and locker assignment at the Orientation program, it will be necessary for students, along with a parent, to attend Registration on Tuesday,
August 1 or Wednesday, August 2 between 12:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Taylor looks forward to meeting the the Class of 2011!
As a reminder, in order to receive a schedule and locker assignment at the Orientation program, it will be necessary for students, along with a parent, to attend Registration on Tuesday,
August 1 or Wednesday, August 2 between 12:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Taylor looks forward to meeting the the Class of 2011!
Friday, June 01, 2007
The Class of 2007
Here is a "by the numbers" look at the Class of 2007. But...they AREN'T numbers. These are our students!
280 students as incoming freshman
201 students in the commencement class
45 students transferred to other schools
10 transferred to home school
1 student has passed away
1 was expelled and never returned
11 are working on their GED right now ... somewhere else
20 students are still in the Wawasee Academy and could graduate next year
5 have already earned a GED and moved on
3 dropped out with an official exit interview
9 students received a certificate of completion or attendance
16 students had special learning needs – 11 of them earning a diploma
9 foreign exchange students
6 students transferred here from other schools and are graduating
29 students received their diploma by working through the Wawasee Academy
50 students are in the Academic Hall of Fame
6 are graduating with Distinction with a GPA 10.7-10.9
13 are graduating with Highest Distinction with at GPA of 11.0+
65 are graduating with an Academic Honors Diploma with Core 40
80 are graduating with Core 40
33 are graduating with the regular diploma
122 of our current seniors plan on attending a 4-year college this fall
21 plan on attending a 2 year college
15 plan on attending a vocational or technical school or apprenticeship
35 plan on joining the workforce
I point these statistics out because the constant, simplistic, negative, drum beat against public education does not do much to describe the complexities and diversities of life today.
Congratulations students!
We wish you the very best!
280 students as incoming freshman
201 students in the commencement class
45 students transferred to other schools
10 transferred to home school
1 student has passed away
1 was expelled and never returned
11 are working on their GED right now ... somewhere else
20 students are still in the Wawasee Academy and could graduate next year
5 have already earned a GED and moved on
3 dropped out with an official exit interview
9 students received a certificate of completion or attendance
16 students had special learning needs – 11 of them earning a diploma
9 foreign exchange students
6 students transferred here from other schools and are graduating
29 students received their diploma by working through the Wawasee Academy
50 students are in the Academic Hall of Fame
6 are graduating with Distinction with a GPA 10.7-10.9
13 are graduating with Highest Distinction with at GPA of 11.0+
65 are graduating with an Academic Honors Diploma with Core 40
80 are graduating with Core 40
33 are graduating with the regular diploma
122 of our current seniors plan on attending a 4-year college this fall
21 plan on attending a 2 year college
15 plan on attending a vocational or technical school or apprenticeship
35 plan on joining the workforce
I point these statistics out because the constant, simplistic, negative, drum beat against public education does not do much to describe the complexities and diversities of life today.
Congratulations students!
We wish you the very best!
Friday, May 25, 2007
World's Greatest Wakeboard Board For Sale :-(((
It's hard to wakeboard on the high plains! I may have to switch to the snowboard!
2001 Supra Launch for sale. Sleek yellow and white - very cool. I bought it new and I have been the sole owner.
It is an absolute monster of a wakeboard boat. It has Wakeboard Pro (cruise control for your board) which is absolutely essential for quality wakeboarding especially with a loaded boat throwing a thigh-high wake. It has a tower, speakers and radio, built-in ballast system and a custom ballast system for additional fat sacks. This is one of the deepest wakeboard boats made so it is also ideal for your family and kids. Rated for 13 people. It will NEVER take water over the nose like many ski/wakeboard boats.
Yellow and white. Have you priced a new wakeboard boat lately?
Price: $27,000.
Call me at 574-594-5956 in the evenings.
Also for sale? are wakeboards, skis, wakesurf board, life jackets and several assorted tubes and double tubes for you tube fanatics.
Get ready - Memorial Day weekend!
2001 Supra Launch for sale. Sleek yellow and white - very cool. I bought it new and I have been the sole owner.
It is an absolute monster of a wakeboard boat. It has Wakeboard Pro (cruise control for your board) which is absolutely essential for quality wakeboarding especially with a loaded boat throwing a thigh-high wake. It has a tower, speakers and radio, built-in ballast system and a custom ballast system for additional fat sacks. This is one of the deepest wakeboard boats made so it is also ideal for your family and kids. Rated for 13 people. It will NEVER take water over the nose like many ski/wakeboard boats.
Yellow and white. Have you priced a new wakeboard boat lately?
Price: $27,000.
Call me at 574-594-5956 in the evenings.
Also for sale? are wakeboards, skis, wakesurf board, life jackets and several assorted tubes and double tubes for you tube fanatics.
Get ready - Memorial Day weekend!
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Bittersweet
Last night at the public board meeting at 5:00 PM I announced my resignation as Superintendent of Schools. I have posted the statement I read to the board.
I have enjoyed serving the Wawasee Community School Corporation as Superintendent of Schools for the past 11 years.
I am announcing my resignation as Superintendent of Schools effective August 14, 2007. I have been offered a position at the University of Wyoming as a professor in the Educational Leadership Department. My primary responsibility will be working with potential superintendents and principals teaching courses that prepare them for public school administration. It is something I have always wanted to do. This will allow me time to pursue writing, publishing and research which is always something I have wanted to try.
I will leave Wawasee with nothing but fond memories. This has been a great place to live and raise our families and the community has much to be proud of.
I wish to formally thank the Board of School Trustees for their support over the years. They took a chance on a 38 year old with no previous superintendent experience and allowed me the chance to grow as a person and as a professional for which I will always be grateful.
And last of all I wish to thank the professionalism of so many administrators, staff members and support staff who toil away in our classrooms, schools and buses to make our corporation what it is.
I have enjoyed serving the Wawasee Community School Corporation as Superintendent of Schools for the past 11 years.
I am announcing my resignation as Superintendent of Schools effective August 14, 2007. I have been offered a position at the University of Wyoming as a professor in the Educational Leadership Department. My primary responsibility will be working with potential superintendents and principals teaching courses that prepare them for public school administration. It is something I have always wanted to do. This will allow me time to pursue writing, publishing and research which is always something I have wanted to try.
I will leave Wawasee with nothing but fond memories. This has been a great place to live and raise our families and the community has much to be proud of.
I wish to formally thank the Board of School Trustees for their support over the years. They took a chance on a 38 year old with no previous superintendent experience and allowed me the chance to grow as a person and as a professional for which I will always be grateful.
And last of all I wish to thank the professionalism of so many administrators, staff members and support staff who toil away in our classrooms, schools and buses to make our corporation what it is.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Two-hour delay on Thursday
Two-hour fog delay for Thursday. Dense fog, especially towards Milford and south of Dewart Lake. There is medium density fog and patchy fog that floats around the rest of the Wawasee attendance area.
Drive careful.
Drive careful.
Monday, May 07, 2007
Up next - Mind controlled video games
It looks like the next breakthrough in video game technology will involve controlling the game characters with the brain as opposed to hand controls.
I suppose it makes no difference whether you tell the computer to do something or whether you tell your hands to make the computer do something.
At least humans are still telling the computer to do something instead of the other way around!
Article here.
I suppose it makes no difference whether you tell the computer to do something or whether you tell your hands to make the computer do something.
At least humans are still telling the computer to do something instead of the other way around!
Article here.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
2007 Super Mileage Challenge!
On Monday, April 30th Wawasee High School competed in the 11th annual Indiana Math Science and Technology Education Association Super Mileage Challenge. The objective of the event is to challenge students to apply (STEM) science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in a cooperative effort to construct a student engineered vehicle to obtain the highest calculated miles per gallon. This year's Wawasee team shattered the old school record of 711 miles per gallon by obtaining an amazing 1,195 miles per gallon. The method used to determine the miles per gallon is based on the weight used to travel a certain distance. The vehicle travels ten laps around the track at Indianapolis Raceway Park, a total of 6.25 miles. The fuel tank is weighed before and after the race, and then the difference is inserted into a formula to calculate the miles per gallon. Wawasee’s vehicle used a mere 14.3 grams to travel the distance of 6.25 miles. Wawasee placed 4th of 22 teams in the unlimited class with the winning vehicle averaging 1,350 miles per gallon.
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
WMS - State Academic Super Bowl Champions!
Congratulations to Wawasee Middle School Academic Super Bowl students and their academic coaches for their fine showing in the Indiana State Academic Super Bowl competitions.
Out of approximately 80 teams, our WMS English team was 1st in the state!
The Social Studies and Interdisciplinary teams finished 4th!
Thank you for all the hard work!
Out of approximately 80 teams, our WMS English team was 1st in the state!
The Social Studies and Interdisciplinary teams finished 4th!
Thank you for all the hard work!
Monday, April 30, 2007
Indiana Assembly passes budget bill
Over the weekend the Indiana General Assembly finished its annual Chinese Fire Drill called passing the budget bill.
Know one really knows who is sitting where or what actually got passed, but something did.
According to a report I received this weekend, here are the budget highlights affecting education.
§ The tax credit provision is not a part of the budget.
§ There will be no state funding of virtual charter schools in the next two years. Other types of charter schools can be approved; however, the funding available is specified.
§ Funding for the principals’ leadership academy goes forward at $462,832 annually.
§ Education service centers are to be funded at $2,321,287 annually.
§ The House indicates that tuition support has been increased at 3.7% in 2008 and 3.6% in 2009. I believe the Senate states that the increase is 3.8% and 3.8%.
§ Summer school distribution remains at $18,360,000 annually.
§ The early intervention program including reading recovery and the Waterford method and a voluntary reading assessment program in grades one and two is funded at $4,720,000 annually.
§ Free textbook funding has been increased to $39,000,000 annually with the intent being full funding.
§ Full-day kindergarten is funded by expanding the current grant program to $33,500,000 in 2008 and $58,500,000 in 2009. Participation is voluntary with the dollar amount per pupil dependent on the number of corporations and students participating.
§ The funding for testing and remediation is increased to $41,000,000 annually. The Democrats believe they have increased remediation funding by $19,000,000 annually.
§ Non-English speaking funding is increased to $6,929,246 annually with the intent of increasing the per pupil grant from $20 per student to $200 per student.
§ The educational technology program is funded at $5,000,000 for the biennium with the intent of continuing the buddy system and K-12 programs carried out by the department while supporting the office of special assistant to the superintendent of public instruction.
§ Funding for a school business officials academy of $150,000 annually is provided.
§ The proposal to have the state assume that part of the general fund expenditures paid from the property tax is not part of the budget.
More later as the smoke settles.
Know one really knows who is sitting where or what actually got passed, but something did.
According to a report I received this weekend, here are the budget highlights affecting education.
§ The tax credit provision is not a part of the budget.
§ There will be no state funding of virtual charter schools in the next two years. Other types of charter schools can be approved; however, the funding available is specified.
§ Funding for the principals’ leadership academy goes forward at $462,832 annually.
§ Education service centers are to be funded at $2,321,287 annually.
§ The House indicates that tuition support has been increased at 3.7% in 2008 and 3.6% in 2009. I believe the Senate states that the increase is 3.8% and 3.8%.
§ Summer school distribution remains at $18,360,000 annually.
§ The early intervention program including reading recovery and the Waterford method and a voluntary reading assessment program in grades one and two is funded at $4,720,000 annually.
§ Free textbook funding has been increased to $39,000,000 annually with the intent being full funding.
§ Full-day kindergarten is funded by expanding the current grant program to $33,500,000 in 2008 and $58,500,000 in 2009. Participation is voluntary with the dollar amount per pupil dependent on the number of corporations and students participating.
§ The funding for testing and remediation is increased to $41,000,000 annually. The Democrats believe they have increased remediation funding by $19,000,000 annually.
§ Non-English speaking funding is increased to $6,929,246 annually with the intent of increasing the per pupil grant from $20 per student to $200 per student.
§ The educational technology program is funded at $5,000,000 for the biennium with the intent of continuing the buddy system and K-12 programs carried out by the department while supporting the office of special assistant to the superintendent of public instruction.
§ Funding for a school business officials academy of $150,000 annually is provided.
§ The proposal to have the state assume that part of the general fund expenditures paid from the property tax is not part of the budget.
More later as the smoke settles.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Ethanol Plant backs out of Milford
The Times Union yesterday reported that the VeraSun Ethanol plant has backed out of Milford.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Congratulations to the Wawasee HS Drumline.
The Drumline competed in the Indiana Percussion Association State Prelims at Avon HS this past Saturday. The group performed their best show of the season and qualified for State Competition this coming weekend at Ben Davis H.S. In Indianapolis. Great Job Drumline!
And yes...their hair is supposed to be standing up! The show was called "Static Electricity."
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Wawascene makes eSchool News
The Wawascene was part of a featured story in eSchool News.
We were tipped off by N.W. teacher Cheryl Miller who is a subscriber.
We were tipped off by N.W. teacher Cheryl Miller who is a subscriber.
Friday, February 16, 2007
Making up missed days
Most of you know that the state law requires making up all days missed due to inclement weather. Here is the plan for making up days and adjusting for lopsided trimester schedules.
1. Monday, Feb 19th is now a school day as a snow makeup day
2. Monday, Feb 26th WAS a teacher work day with no students but will now become a regular school day as a snow makeup day
3. Friday, March 2nd will now be the end of the second trimester BUT it will be an early dismissal day (approximately 12:30 PM depending on the school) for students in order to allow at least SOME work time for staff for grading exams and getting ready for the new trimester on the next Monday. This also gives the weekend for teachers to prepare for the new classes on Monday.
4. Friday, March 23rd is now a school day as a snow makeup day
5. Monday, May 14th is now a school day as a snow makeup day
This will still leave Friday, June 1st as a snow makeup day if there are any other cancellations yet to come. Commencement will remain on Friday night even if school gets pushed into the next week. This is because many parents and grandparents already have their travel plans arranged.
This schedule does the following things:
It allows more second trimester teaching days for those teachers whose course content cannot be easily adjusted .
1. Monday, Feb 19th is now a school day as a snow makeup day
2. Monday, Feb 26th WAS a teacher work day with no students but will now become a regular school day as a snow makeup day
3. Friday, March 2nd will now be the end of the second trimester BUT it will be an early dismissal day (approximately 12:30 PM depending on the school) for students in order to allow at least SOME work time for staff for grading exams and getting ready for the new trimester on the next Monday. This also gives the weekend for teachers to prepare for the new classes on Monday.
4. Friday, March 23rd is now a school day as a snow makeup day
5. Monday, May 14th is now a school day as a snow makeup day
This will still leave Friday, June 1st as a snow makeup day if there are any other cancellations yet to come. Commencement will remain on Friday night even if school gets pushed into the next week. This is because many parents and grandparents already have their travel plans arranged.
This schedule does the following things:
It allows more second trimester teaching days for those teachers whose course content cannot be easily adjusted .
It provides at least a little work time for teachers to grade exams and enter grades into the computers.
It maximizes the use of available days for student instruction.
It decreases the chance we would need to require seniors to return after commencement .
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
