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Ninth‑grade Day 1 pilot yields 96% attendance, administrators report stronger student connections
Summary
District leaders reported turnout, student and staff feedback and early data suggesting the first‑day orientation pilot reduced anxiety and increased activity signups; staff raised follow-ups on asynchronous upperclassmen programming and data collection from student leaders.
Shakopee Public School District administrators told the board Oct. 6 that a pilot "Day 1" orientation for ninth graders produced strong early results, with 96% of ninth-graders attending the first-day activities and anecdotal and survey evidence that students felt more welcomed and connected.
Stephanie Wheelock, ninth grade academy lead, said the pilot moved orientation to the first day of school with…
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