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Local school leaders weigh two academic calendars; superintendent highlights CTE gains
Summary
Rockingham County school leaders reviewed two proposed academic calendars — one front‑loading exams before Christmas, the other more traditional — and received an update from the superintendent noting an 82% CTE credential attainment rate this semester and expansion of student health clinics.
At a Jan. 13 meeting, the Rockingham County school board reviewed two proposed academic calendars and received a superintendent’s report highlighting CTE outcomes and student health expansions.
Staff outlined two calendar options: Option 1 would be an unbalanced calendar (80 days fall, 88 days spring) with high school exams completed before the winter break; Option 2 would be more traditional and balanced (84/84 days) with exams after the holiday. Staff reminded the board that the district must follow state calendar law (schools must begin the Monday…
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