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Warren Township board weighs career-pathway electives and a ninth-grade seminar, worries about impact on struggling students
Summary
Administrators proposed researching a move from 3 to 6 semesters of required electives tied to career-pathway courses and exploring a ninth-grade seminar to teach social-emotional and transition skills. Trustees praised the concepts but warned the district must avoid 'pigeonholing' students and protect schedule flexibility for those at risk of not graduating.
District leaders presented a package of student-centered proposals — increasing required career-pathway electives and researching a ninth-grade seminar (advisory-style) — and asked the board for early feedback before formal fall recommendations.
The administration said it would explore raising the elective requirement from 3 semesters to 6 (adding three class credits) with the additional courses coming from classes designated as career…
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