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Emporia High School presents first reading of course guide with workplace learning, public speaking and jazz band additions
Summary
Assistant Principal Kendra Bloomquist presented a first reading of the Emporia High School course guide proposing workplace-experience and work-based learning course tracks, renaming 'communication arts' to 'public speaking,' restoring jazz band and adjusting U.S./world history sequencing to align with college-credit opportunities.
Assistant Principal Kendra Bloomquist presented the first reading of the Emporia High School course guide and highlighted four main changes: a clearer separation between workplace-experience and work-based learning courses, introduction of public speaking in place of 'communication arts,' reinstatement of jazz band, and a proposed change to social-studies sequencing so U.S. history better aligns with potential college-credit offerings.
Bloomquist explained the workplace-experience track would serve students who need credit while holding employment, while a separate work-based learning course would focus on partnerships and career experience tied to CTE funding. She said the changes aim to meet both community-employed students' needs and those seeking career-aligned experiences.
The course guide was presented for first reading; the board will consider it again at a future meeting when a full board is present.
