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Cooper High to phase out IB and expand AP; middle schools to move to six‑period day
Summary
District leaders presented a two‑year transition at Cooper High to phase out IB courses and add AP offerings, and unveiled a plan to align middle schools on a six‑period day to increase instructional minutes and preserve elective access; counselors will lead registration starting in February.
Becky Bordier, senior director of teaching and learning, and Cooper High principal Shani Smith told the board the district will phase out International Baccalaureate (IB) at Cooper and expand Advanced Placement (AP) offerings over two years so students can complete pathways they started.
"One of our goals is to ensure that all students have access to rigorous coursework that prepares them for postsecondary success…
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