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Boonsboro High principal highlights CTE, dual‑credit and attendance programs to boost student engagement
Summary
Boonsboro High School principal Dr. Mike Kahaneck told the Washington County Board of Education work session about the school's career and technical education pathways, dual‑credit and AP offerings, an attendance‑linked rewards system and a flexible 'FLEX' period designed to reduce failure rates and absenteeism.
Dr. Mike Kahaneck, principal of Boonsboro High School, told the Washington County Board of Education work session that the school is using career pathways, advanced coursework and an attendance‑linked rewards program to “find a purpose for every student.”
Kahaneck said the school’s approach centers on Career and Technical Education (CTE) “completer” pathways beginning in eighth grade and reinforced through high school, plus dual‑credit and Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a flexible period called FLEX for remediation, make‑up work and student leadership activities.
The strategy matters because it is intended to increase student engagement, lower failure rates and provide clearer post‑graduation options. “We truly believe every child has a genius at Boonsboro High School,” Kahaneck said, adding that programs and certifications give students real‑world options while keeping them connected to school.
Kahaneck said Boonsboro offers 14 CTE completer programs and a broad set of industry certifications; the school’s…
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