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District outlines flexible 12th‑grade schedule and new senior seminar for ~50 students
Summary
Administrators described a redesigned 12th‑grade schedule to increase flexibility, dual‑enrollment and internship access, and a senior seminar (four quarters) aimed at capstone reflection, civic readiness and future planning; roughly 50–52 students are expected to enroll in the seminar pilot.
Dr. Myers presented proposed changes to the 12th‑grade schedule intended to give seniors more options for internships, dual‑enrollment courses and capstone experiences. The presentation emphasized flexibility: students can mix core courses, BCTC (career/technical) work, internships or college courses (two students currently attend KU full time), and may take senior seminar as a structured, yearlong capstone.
Dr. Myers described senior seminar as four quarterly modules focused on self‑reflection, contribution/responsibility, resource navigation and future readiness, culminating in a capstone experience intended to connect students with community resources and internships. "The goal ... is a capstone opportunity for students," Dr. Myers said, noting the seminar will include reflection, guided project work and opportunities to give back to the community.
Logistics discussed included section sizes (about 15 students per section across three sections), arrangements for early release/late arrival for students who meet criteria, and use of an electronic attendance/check‑in system ("On Time") that uses QR codes and parent notifications for unexcused absences.
Why it matters: the schedule changes and seminar are intended to increase students' post‑secondary readiness (college, career or workforce) while preserving academic rigor and preventing gaps in required graduation coursework.
Next steps: staff will finalize scheduling details, monitor early implementation, and provide updates as enrollment and internship placements are confirmed.
