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Student testimony and Thornton High presentation highlight remote program and social-emotional supports
Summary
Thornton High School staff presented program data showing more than 500 students served by a remote-learning option and a completion/graduation rate cited above 80%. Student Erika described how the program supported her mental health and career path.
Thornton High School principal Dr. Marranko presented a school-spotlight at the Jefferson Union board meeting on Dec. 10, describing the school's focus on equity, growth and community engagement and highlighting social-emotional learning practices used across the campus.
School presenters described the district's remote-learning program, saying it has served more than 500 students over the past four years and that a high share of participants complete their programs (presenters noted a rate exceeding 80%). They described weekly in-person touchpoints, student-designed projects (including a campus mural), and processes for teacher-student conferences to review progress and set growth goals.
Student speaker Erika, identified as a Thornton student, told trustees the remote option helped her when she struggled in middle school and later allowed her to pursue an early pathway into therapy work. "Nothing less than absolute support," she said of the counseling and staff assistance she received. Trustees thanked Erika and praised Thornton for serving students who had not succeeded in other settings.
Board members asked for further data, including chronic absenteeism rates and comparative pre/post-pandemic figures; presenters said those data were available for future meetings. The spotlight concluded with trustees commending Thornton's model and encouraging staff to share dashboard results and additional metrics at a later date.
