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Principal reports steady enrollment, curriculum work to boost literacy and math
Summary
Principal Ann Knowles told the Scotland Board that enrollment is steady, the district will post Strategic Improvement Plans and a required School Climate Improvement Plan, and staff will focus on literacy and math interventions; family events and student activities were also highlighted.
Principal Ann Knowles reported to the Scotland Board on Nov. 4 that enrollment is within last year’s totals, with two out-of-town PreK families paying tuition to remain in the district. She said 12 sixth-graders will graduate this year, down from 14 the previous year.
Knowles outlined curriculum changes aimed at improving literacy and math outcomes, saying Strategic Improvement Plans are posted on the district website and that the district must implement a new School Climate Improvement Plan. She noted positive feedback on the Mystery Science program, the addition of Mystery Writing for fourth grade, and that Parent/Teacher Conferences in October gave families time to address grades before the marking period ended.
Knowles also summarized recent family events — a Special Person’s Lunch and Halloween pumpkin carving — and previewed upcoming activities (wreath making and tree lighting at the gazebo), an early-release costume parade, den meetings that will culminate in a Nov. 20 pep rally with new chants and symbols, and suggested a school tour for new board members at Beth Troeger’s request.
Special education staff reported that the intervention team is progressing and that planning for Extended School Year (ESY) services has begun, per Special Education Director Dawn Davis.
