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Parents and students sharply divided over mandatory 'house' system at Sheridan County School District #3
Summary
At a public meeting, parents warned that mandatory participation in the district's house system is prompting families to withdraw students and urged a public forum; students defended the program as a community-builder while some parents criticized district staffing and decision-making.
Parents, students and other community members spoke at a public meeting of Sheridan County School District #3, offering sharply different views about a mandatory ‘‘house’’ system the district has introduced.
Kelly Betts, who said she is a K–12 graduate and a parent of elementary children, told the board she supports the school’s individualized instruction but warned that the house system is prompting families to leave. ‘‘If we don’t start communicating ... we’re not gonna have school left,’’ Betts said, and she said about ‘‘losing 15% of our 7–12 students next semester.’’ She urged the district to hold a public forum so supporters and critics can ask questions and get answers.
Other parents echoed that concern. Sam Wilson said his family will enroll their…
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