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