Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
South Elementary principal highlights advisory program, theater and transition work for fifth graders
Summary
South Elementary Principal presented programs designed to build community and prepare students for middle school, and said the building is at capacity as the district plans a new elementary school.
Principal Katie Doerr (presenting for South Elementary School) told the School Committee on Oct. 14 that her school runs several community-building and student-lead programs, and that the building is operating at or above capacity.
Doerr described the "Sharks and Minnows" advisory program for grades K–5, where mixed-age groups meet regularly for social-emotional learning and to connect students with a second trusted adult in the building. She said the goal is a multi-year relationship spanning K–5 and that the school runs the program during shorter "early…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
