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South Elementary touts "house" system as district reports typical midyear growth near norms
Summary
Administrators described a South Elementary "house" system to boost engagement and reported midyear diagnostic results showing typical growth of about 54% in math and 62% in reading; the district will begin spring assessments in April after weather-related delays.
District administrators used the regular meeting to spotlight local school innovations and midyear academic data.
South Elementary staff described a house-based system modeled in part on the Ron Clark Academy that groups students and staff into cross-grade "houses" to earn points, collaborate across grades and support mental-health initiatives. "The energy in our building…
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