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Watertown High’s Cyclone Academy credits program shows early gains in attendance, behavior and credit recovery
Summary
School leaders said the new Cyclone Academy, a flexible late‑afternoon program for students who struggle in the traditional day, enrolled about 70 students and produced credit accrual and a sharp decline in disciplinary referrals among participating students.
Watertown High School leaders on Thursday described Cyclone Academy, a part‑time alternative schedule for students who do not fit the traditional school day, and presented data they said show early academic and behavioral gains.
Principal Leslie Atkinson and assistant principals Tanya Trudell and Amber Misercola told the Board of Education Cyclone Academy enrolled about 70 students (the presenters later said the roster changed to 71), of whom 58 were full‑time in the program for the late‑afternoon session. Staff reported that 52 students earned a total of 105 credits during the first semester through a mix of in‑person instruction and online credit‑accrual/recovery work.
Presenters emphasized the program’s…
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