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District principals report higher AP test orders, attendance recovery and extracurricular successes
Summary
Enterprise and Shasta Highs reported increased AP test orders (EHS 448 from 299; SHS 545 tests), Foothill reported 273 attendance days recaptured through Short Term Independent Study, and principals highlighted athletics and student events.
Administrators updated the board on academic metrics and extracurricular activity at several sites. Enterprise High administrator Ryan Johnson said the district ordered 448 AP tests this year, up from 299 last year, and attributed the increase to targeted outreach and increased funding to cover AP exam costs. Shasta High principal Heath Bunton reported that SHS ordered 545 AP tests, 70 more than last year, and highlighted fall athletics accomplishments including swim as D1 champions, volleyball as back-to-back league champions, and girls' golf as section champions.
Foothill High principal Kevin Greene reported that teachers have been using flex time to focus on academics and that 273 attendance days were recaptured through Short Term Independent Study; he credited Administrative Intern Riley Theodore for work on improving attendance rates. Principals invited trustees to upcoming events including the Sports Boosters auction, Madrigal Dinner and FFA banquet.
