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Nelson County High highlights new house system, expanded business program and math coaching
Summary
At the Jan. 14 Nelson County Board of Education meeting, Nelson County High School leaders described a new house system to build student belonging, an expanded student-run business and steps in district math coaching that teachers say are raising engagement and assessment results.
Nelson County High School principal Jessica Sikolsky told the Nelson County Board of Education on Jan. 14 that the school has adopted a teacher-led house system, expanded its business program and is implementing new math coaching and shared assessments intended to raise student engagement and achievement.
The school’s house leaders presented the house system, saying it aims to give students “a smaller community feel.” Teacher and house leader Renee Shannon said the system was started because, “we need more unity in the building,” and she reported improved school spirit and cross-group connections since the houses began.…
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