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St. Johns board reviews updated course guides and revised graduation requirements
Summary
High- and middle-school principals presented updated course/curriculum guides; board was told that Algebra I and British Literature will be the only year‑long high‑school courses next year as part of academic strengthening without cutting electives.
High‑school and middle‑school leaders presented updated course and curriculum guides at the Nov. 10 meeting. Andrea Hallaed, the Middle School Principal, described the annual review process involving teachers and department heads for the Middle School guides.
High School Interim Co‑Principals Zane Ballard and Cali Sackrider presented the High School guides and proposed graduation requirement revisions. Dr. Anthony Berthiaume explained that "Algebra I and British Literature will be the only year-long courses next year," characterizing the change as an attempt to strengthen core academics while preserving elective opportunities for students. The Board discussed the proposals; no final policy vote on graduation requirements was recorded in the minutes for that meeting.
