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High school director flags schedule, culture and career‑academy work; block schedule and course participation highlighted
Summary
Deborah Luffey, CASD director of grades 9–12, told the board the high school divisions are focusing on culture, academic rigor and operational efficiency amid multiple changes including a block schedule at Cassius, adoption of Schoology, and plans for career academies and expanded AP/IB participation.
Deborah Luffey, director of grades 9–12 for the Chambersburg Area School District, briefed the board on Oct. 13 about cultural, curricular and operational priorities at the high school level, including the Career Magnet School and Cassius campuses.
Luffey said her three pillars are culture (engagement and clear communication during change), academic excellence (alignment with Keystone exams and course sequencing) and operational efficiency (scheduling and staffing). "I have 3 pillars that I'm focusing on. 1 is the culture... The academic excellence leaning towards…
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