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Greendale presents course‑catalog changes, reintroduces theater appreciation and reviews math sequence
Summary
Administrators reviewed proposed 2025–26 course deletions/modifications: no major additions, reintroduction of a theater appreciation course and advanced theater production, a review of math sequencing (including college algebra placement), and plans to continue CAP/CCIHS credit work with UW partners.
District staff presented proposed course catalog changes for 2025–26 to the board on Nov. 11 and sought comments ahead of formal action next week.
Mr. Lotus said the packet contains mostly housekeeping deletions (courses that no longer run or were dormant) and no substantive new course additions at this time. He highlighted two restores at the high school: a theater appreciation course open to grades 9–12 and a plan to bring back advanced theater production, with staff exploring opportunities to offer CAP credit for those courses.
On math, staff said the district is mid‑review of the math curriculum and considering how to structure college algebra, precalculus and AP pathways so students retain access to rigorous offerings. Board members and students raised concerns about funneling multiple pathways into one college‑algebra track and asked staff to consider additional advanced options for students pursuing calculus. Administrators said exceptions will be made for advanced students and that guidance counselors can advise on university acceptance of CAP credits.
Staff also updated the board on language offerings: French currently has 10 enrolled students, with one in‑person teacher and an online UW instructor supporting the upper level while staff investigate in‑person visit options. Administrators acknowledged some student frustration with virtual instruction in high‑level language courses and will continue to monitor retention.
Finally, staff introduced an Education for Employment (E4E) draft plan that aims to strengthen academic and career planning and reconnect the district with CSAW and regional E4E resources. Staff said E4E is a board‑review item (not a board approval item) and they hope to finalize the plan before the end of the calendar year.
The board did not vote on the catalog changes at the Nov. 11 meeting; administrators will return with final documents and any required approvals next week.
