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Harrison High showcases Freshman Academy, peer mediation and student journalism as part of improvement push
Summary
Harrison High School presenters told the board the school is close to exiting priority-improvement status and described targeted instruction, a Freshman Academy, and a growing peer mediation program led by students.
Harrison High School leaders told the Harrison School District No. 2 Board on a November evening that a mix of targeted testing, teacher-led interventions and student-driven programs has the school "close to improvement." Principal Keith Vargas framed the presentation as "owning our ugly," saying the schools recent performance score was a wake-up call that prompted district walkthroughs and intensive follow-up.
Administrators and teachers outlined specific short-term goals tied to standardized measures. Assistant principal Molly McCann said the school was "1.3 points away from that improvement" on the district performance…
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