Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
12/1/2022 - 6:30 PM  
Category:
Old Business and Action Items  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
Program of Studies for 2023–2024 for Secondary Schools  
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 2: Instructional Excellence
ACPS will ensure that all students have access to and engagement with high-quality instruction.
 
Policy:
IA - Instructional Goals and Objectives  
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable):
 
File Attachment:
221201_Memo_Program_of_Studies_2023-2024.pdf
221201_Att1_2023-2024_Program_of_Studies.pdf
 
Agenda Item Summary:
February 6, 2023, marks the start of the enrollment process for secondary students for the 2023–2024 school year. Students and their families are provided with a Program of Studies, including 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:
The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (TLL), Department of Student Services, and the Equity and Office of Communications staff, along with a team of administrators and counseling staff at the secondary level, worked to design and develop the proposed Program of Studies for the 2023–2024 school year. The team members worked with various school departments to solicit recommendations for course revisions, additions, and deletions that incorporated trends in student interest and demand.  
Recommendation
The Interim Superintendent recommends that the School Board approves the proposed 2023–2024 Program of Studies.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Wendy Gonzalez - Chief
Signed By:  
Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Interim Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Kelly Carmichael Booz Moved, Member Willie F. Bailey, Sr. seconded to approve the Original motion 'The Interim Superintendent recommends that the School Board approves the proposed 2023–2024 Program of Studies.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 9 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 9 - 0
   
Meagan L. Alderton     Yes
Jacinta Greene     Yes
Dr. Michelle Rief     Yes
Kelly Carmichael Booz     Yes
Tammy Ignacio     Yes
Christopher Harris     Yes
Abdel-Rahman Elnoubi     Yes
Dr. Ashley Simpson Baird     Yes
Willie F. Bailey, Sr.     Yes