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Middle and high school leaders outline new electives, PLC schedule and literacy initiatives
Summary
Port Jervis middle- and high-school staff described new learning spaces, expanded electives, a daily PLC window and several classroom literacy initiatives they say are aimed at boosting student engagement and long-term outcomes.
Middle- and high-school leaders presented classroom- and program-level changes March 11 that district administrators said are part of a sustained push on literacy, common assessments and professional learning communities (PLCs).
Port Jervis Middle School principal Anthony Lazaro and colleagues described new instructional space and course offerings after the middle grades moved into a consolidated schedule. The presentation highlighted renovated or repurposed rooms—technology and wood-shop spaces, a new art room and music facilities—and an effort to ensure elective access for sixth through eighth graders.
Why it matters: Administrators said the schedule change that ends the school day earlier provides 25 minutes of daily PLC time…
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