Latest School Committee Highlights 1.30.23
High School Program of Studies
On January 30 2023, the School Committee voted to approve the high school Program of Studies. Two key changes are the replacement of algebra based AP Physics II with calculus based AP Physics C and the addition of a lab period to AP Chemistry and AP Physics classes to ensure that our students not only meet but exceed the contact hours recommended by The College Board. Parents who want more information about course registration are encouraged to attend the high school’s February 1st parent coffee hour at 8am.
FY24 Calendar
The School Committee voted to approve the FY24 calendar. Some key points are that there are fewer half days and two full PD days at the start of the year, one full PD day in November, and one full PD day in March; the first day for 1-12 students is 9/5/2023, PK & K students begin 9/6/2023; and the teachers report the week prior. With no snow days, the last day of school will be June 14, 2024.
Superintendent's Leadership Report
Superintendent Burkhead & Assistant Superintendent Driscoll shared the big picture results from our Food Services ThoughtExchange. The community engagement was excellent with 841 participants, 687 thoughts, and 18,870 ratings!
The key theme for both parents and students was water as a choice for the standard lunch. Currently, the free school lunch includes milk and not bottled water as a choice. The Committee briefly discussed personal refillable water bottles vs individual plastic water bottles.
Our new Food Services Director will share information from this ThoughtExchange with his staff and develop a plan to maintain best practices and address key thoughts that may improve our experiences in our cafeterias.
For detailed information about parent or student responses on this Thought Exchange, check out our links below.
Business and Finance Updates
Business and Finance Director, Dr. Dutch shared the new building user fee schedule which the School Committee unanimously voted to approve. Additionally, he will be sharing an update regarding the Jenkins roof replacement project at the next Select Board Meeting.
Cushing Celebration of Student Learning
Principal Scott Williams shared the Cushing Celebration of Student Learning highlighting how school culture focuses on recognizing high standards and achievement regularly for both students and staff. For more information about Cushing’s Celebration of Student Learning, check out the link below.
English Language Arts Celebration of Student Learning
As a follow up to each school presenting their celebrations of student learning, on January 30th, 2023, Megan Gregory PK - 5 Humanities Curriculum Coordinator and Caitlin Bergeron 6-12 Interim English Language Arts Department Chair presented the first elementary through high school celebration of student learning focused on a specific content area. For detailed information from this presentation including elementary literacy data, please check out the link below.
Resource Links
To view the full School Committee meeting please visit the Scituate Community Television (SCTV) YouTube Channel.
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