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John Harris campus leaders outline attendance, discipline and literacy work as attendance lags district target
Summary
Interim principal Dr. Kirk Perez Estelle and assistant principals presented a concept plan showing a December benchmark writing test taken by 771 students, a quarter attendance rate of 70.89% (district reported) and a set of PBIS and attendance interventions including a reset room, weekly attendance meetings and a Cougar Coupons pilot.
Interim principal Dr. Kirk Perez Estelle and assistant principals Kevin Dean and Cynthia Spencer presented the John Harris campus academic concept and quarterly progress report to the board on Feb. 11, describing academic assessments, attendance trends and disciplinary challenges.
The presentation showed a December baseline writing assessment in which 771 students completed the prompt out of a total 1,737 students attributed to the high school complex (that total includes students in district‑run online programs). Dean and Estelle said the campus used the results to calibrate instruction; Estelle described the baseline as ‘‘evidence‑based’’ and said the school will administer follow‑up tests in February and March to measure growth.
Attendance emerged as a…
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