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Central High principal outlines shift to ACT, in-house GED and student supports
Summary
Aberdeen Central High School administrators told the school board they're switching to the ACT as the state assessment, will run a combined 'Testapalooza' day with pre-ACTs for underclassmen, launched an in-house GED program and secured a literacy grant while expanding internships and wellness efforts.
Aberdeen Central High School principal Dr. Ottermark told the Aberdeen School District 06-1 board on Oct. 14 that the district is switching from a South Dakota-specific assessment to the ACT as the state assessment and will concentrate resources to prepare students.
"I'm all in on this," Dr. Ottermark said, urging the board that the shift allows the district to "put all our eggs in one basket" and direct budget support to ACT preparation. He said the district will hold a "Testapalooza" day when juniors take the ACT and freshmen and sophomores take the pre-ACT at no cost to families, noting staff and students have shown buy-in.
The principal also announced the district's…
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