High School Programs and Curriculum
I believe that the high school curriculum allows teachers to be creative in helping students meet the goal of proficiency. From talking to the high school principal, I know that he is confident that the block schedule will allow for exciting learning as well as the necessary time for students to work on the skills that will help them to be more proficient learners. The energy at the high school is amazing, the curriculum coordination is organized at a level where the bar is raised for teachers and students, and this will in turn raise the bar on student achievement. I am, however, concerned about the lack of low income students in AP courses, this has been a persistent problem that we need to work on at CRLS. I am impressed with the new principal Damon Smith’s focus on teaching and learning and in creating a student centered learning environment at CRLS.
