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Meeting Date:
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Old Business and Action Items |
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Subject:
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2019-2020 Program of Studies |
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ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
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Objective 1.1
Educational Excellence ACPS will regularly assess and respond to the needs, interests, and abilities of individual students.
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Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable):
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File Attachment:
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Agenda Item Summary:
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February 4, 2019 marks the start of the enrollment process for secondary students for the 2019-20 school year. Students and their families are provided with a Program of Studies which provides information on graduation and school practices that support student learning. The Program of Studies also includes a comprehensive list of courses available to meet graduation requirements; provides opportunities to explore a wide-range of disciplines; and meets diverse student needs and interests. |
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Background:
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A committee of administrators and guidance staff from each secondary school, along with Curriculum & Instruction and Communications staff, worked to design and develop the proposed Program of Studies for the 2019-20 school year. The committee members worked with various departments in each school to solicit recommendations for course revisions, additions and deletions that incorporated trends in student interest and demand. |
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Recommendation
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The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the proposed 2019-20 Program of Studies. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Dr. Gerald R. Mann, Jr. - Executive Director of Instructional Support |
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Signed By: |
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Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Karen Graf Moved, Member Cindy Anderson seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Superintendent recommends that the School Board approve the proposed 2019-20 Program of Studies.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 8 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 8 - 0 | | | | | Ronnie Campbell | Yes | | William E. Campbell | Yes | | Karen Graf | Yes | | Christopher J. Lewis | Yes | | Ramee A. Gentry | Yes | | Henry E. Cardwell | Yes | | Cindy Anderson | Yes | | Veronica R. Nolan | Yes | |
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