District offering summer studies for grades 1-12
The West Carrollton School District is offering summer studies for grades one through 12. Students are divided into an intervention program for grades one through eight and a credit recovery program for grades nine through 12.
There are 175 students enrolled in the intervention courses for students in grades one through eight. The focus is on math, English and language arts.
“Data shows us these areas are where students had the greatest learning loss,” said Julie Jones, curriculum director. “Students are still catching up from lack of time in the classroom during the last two years.”
There are 14 teachers for students in grades one through eight. Smaller class sizes during the summer means a more focused learning environment to address individual and group needs. Some of the data collected comes from the IReady assessment program that provides information regarding each student’s academic strengths and areas where growth is needed. IReady is a valuable tool used throughout the school year to give teachers feedback about each student’s progress.
There are 50 students enrolled in the credit recovery program for grades nine through 12.
“We are offering a balance of courses and focusing on those where students have struggled,” said Jones. Students will attend from June 6 through July 15, which gives them the ability to earn credit for up to two courses. There are 10 teachers available for students to earn credit in math, English, science and social studies.
Both the intervention and credit recovery programs offer IEP support. Other bonuses include breakfast, lunch and transportation as well as the YMCA offering an afterschool program for younger students. The most important benefit is the opportunity for students to learn and be better prepared for the new school year.
Two new buildings will be welcoming students to the 202223 school year. The Early Childhood Center will house students in preschool through first grade and the Intermediate School will house students in fifth and sixth grade. The former Walter Shade Early Childhood Center and C. F. Holliday Elementary are now permanently closed and will be torn down.
Construction of the new buildings marks the end of Phase 1 of a two-phase plan for construction of new buildings.
It also marks the beginning of grade banding throughout the school district.
All students from preschool through first grade will attend the
Early Childhood Center; grades two and three will attend Harold Schnell; grade four will attend Harry Russell; grades five and six will attend the Intermediate School; grades seven and eight will attend the middle school; grades nine through twelve will attend the high school.
District teachers and administration are also spending the summer preparing for the new school year. Having all teachers together in every grade level will allow for better staff collaboration to address academic needs for individual students and groups. Teachers and staff will be spending time prior to the opening of school to make a plan for success.