Board approves high‑school curriculum guide; members press for clarity on course eligibility and new media class
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The board approved the DeWitt High School curriculum guide after discussion about math sequencing, a proposed audio‑visual media production class, and questions about which grades may take the young adult literature course. The board asked staff to clarify course eligibility and syllabus visibility.
The DeWitt Public Schools Board of Education approved the DeWitt High School curriculum guide for 02/2027 after board members discussed course sequencing and new class offerings.
A board member raised the scheduling rationale for moving geometry sequencing so juniors in a "middle track" can have algebra 1 and algebra 2 aligned, explaining that standardized testing is heavily algebraic and that the sequencing is intended to reduce reteaching and better prepare students.
Members asked why young adult literature is listed as offered only to ninth and tenth graders; one board member said seniors had been turned away in practice and asked staff to check the practice and clarify grade eligibility. The board also discussed a proposed audio‑visual media production course, described as teacher Chris Spike's proposal to create a student‑run digital media product (referred to in the guide as 'Panther Vision'), modeled on similar college programs; the course would allow students to create original audio and visual media, and the board expressed enthusiasm.
The board asked the curriculum team to clarify edits to a simulation social studies course and to confirm whether universal accommodations and course details are reflected in handbooks and syllabi. The guide was approved by voice vote.