Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Centennial SD education committee backs 'Everyone Belongs' sixth‑grade transition pilot
Summary
Committee approved forwarding a low‑cost, student‑led transition program for rising sixth graders that relies mainly on transportation support, training of rising eighth‑grade leaders and minimal district funds.
The Centennial School District education committee recommended sending a pilot program titled “Everyone Belongs” — a summer orientation and in‑year mentorship program for incoming sixth graders — to the full board for approval. The program emphasizes peer leadership from rising eighth graders, one‑day summer orientations for new sixth graders and ongoing mentorship through the school year.
Administrators argued the initiative is low cost and aims to improve middle‑school transitions at minimal district expense, with the principal direct ask being transportation…
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
