Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/5/2019 - 6:30 PM
Category: New Business and Reports to the Board
Type: Info
Subject: 2020-2021 Program of Studies (20 mins.)
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 1: Academic Excellence and Educational Equity
Policy: IA - Instructional Goals and Objectives
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable)
File Attachment:
191205_Memo_Program_of_Studies_2020-2021_v1.pdf
191205_Presentation_Program_of_Studies_2020-2021_v1.pdf
191205_Program_of_Studies_2020-2021_DRAFT_191121.pdf
Agenda Item Summary: February 3, 2020 marks the start of the enrollment process for secondary students for the 2020-21 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.
Background: 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 2020-21 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.
Recommendation: The Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the proposed 2020-21 Program of Studies.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Gerald R. Mann, Jr. - Executive Director of Instructional Support
Signed By:
Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. - Superintendent