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District 5 outlines academic initiatives, reports summer reading camp results and new standards impact
Summary
Chief of academics Tina McCaskill reported that 141 students scored 'does not meet' on SC READY reading (reading subset), that 25 students were required to attend summer reading camp (17 of whom face retention), and described curriculum, MTSS and instructional initiatives for the coming year.
Tina McCaskill, the district’s chief of academics, reported to the School District 5 board on July 21 that summer interventions and curriculum changes reflect new state standards and that the district is preparing targeted supports for students at risk of retention.
Key figures and immediate impacts - Third-grade reading: McCaskill said 141 students scored in the “does not meet” category on SC READY reading (the number quoted was for reading only, not the full ELA score). Of those, 25 students were required to attend summer reading camp; the district reported 17 of those students face retention in third grade. McCaskill added that attendance and improvements at camp reduced the number expected to be retained compared with an earlier estimate. - Middle and high school summer programs: Middle-school summer school had 164 students qualify;…
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