Dear
Parents,
Welcome back! We are
excited with our “Kick-Off to the New Year” that this be a time of enthusiasm
and positive energy for all our students and staff! Our students and staff, district wide, will
have the dress code in place, which has been proven to be an embraced
component; this was evidenced through the implementation last school year into
our elementary buildings. The dress code
has created an environment that focuses on students learning throughout the
school day (with less distractions) and has made “back to school” shopping much
easier on the parents and guardians.
The school district will be focusing on the implementation
of the 339 Plan, which is earmarked for Career Development, K – 12. Students in all grade levels will gain
awareness for career planning through a consortium of activities and learning
styles that may be expanded to their own individual interests.
The Kindergarten through Sixth grade students will be using
a new English Language Arts curriculum that will be taught through the Wonders
Reading program. Parents are encouraged
to be involved with their child’s education through activities that will
reinforce the teaching and learning that takes place in the classroom. It is critical for students at an early age to
gain the necessary skills to become life-long readers and find success through
reading in all courses across the curriculum.
The Middle School students will be experiencing several
initiatives in regards to curricula enhancements. The students and teachers will be gaining skills
and knowledge through the implementation of Google Classroom that will enhance
online learning activities in preparing our students with real world situations
and problem solving through the utilization of 21st Century
technological applications. And with
great acclaim, the students will again have Art re-instated in their course
work.
All Middle and High School students will be engaged in
addressing the drug epidemic that exists within our community; presentations
are scheduled throughout the school year in addressing this grave concern with
our youth. A featured speaker is Chris
Herren who will share his personal story and insight into the drug culture on
October 11th.
Our district-wide initiative this year is “Customer
Satisfaction; Service with a Smile!” A
survey is available on our website for all parents, community members and
visitors who now have the opportunity to share their thoughts and opinions
about our school. Your voice will be
heard, acknowledged, and respected.
I anticipate a great school year; let’s all make it happen.
Jim
Zack
