“From planning to implementation for schools, it takes several years to complete so it is important that we update the master plan now,” said Dr. Bart Goering, superintendent of schools. “Smart, detailed planning is critical to the decision-making process, especially since the district is dealing with our children’s and communities’ futures.”
A mix of community members, parents, school representatives and more has been invited to help update the district's master plan, which will ensure students have the resources that they need to succeed. The committee is focusing on four key areas: 1) deferred maintenance items; 2) technology infrastructure, tools, and software; 3) classroom space needs; and 4) budget and cost implications.
Goering noted that the long-range planning process is really about what the district needs to do to ensure students have the things they need to design their own future.
Additional information about the district's planning process can be found in the I'm Interested section of the web site.
For more information about the program, visit the SHES Watch D.O.G.S. page or the SHIS Watch D.O.G.S. page.
Five-year Trend Information
2010 – District Composite Score: 22.6 (State Composite Score: 22.0)
2009 – District Composite Score: 21.2
2008 – District Composite Score: 22.1
2007 – District Composite Score: 21.7
2006 – District Composite Score: 21.5
“Looking beyond the composite score, the ACT results show that taking upper-level coursework beyond core classes throughout their high school career score improves students’ achievement,” said Dr. Karen Brack, director of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
“At Spring Hill High School (SHHS), the administration and staff are committed to creating a culture of high expectations for students,” said Dr. Angelo Cocolis, principal of SHHS. He also reiterated that students are encouraged to take more challenging courses in order to be better prepared for their post-secondary education.
In addition, SHHS offers a semester-long ACT preparation course that helps students maximize their results. All sophomores will also be taking the plan test, which is a practice ACT, to identify areas that need to be strengthened prior to taking the official test.
Not only is this a convenience but by eliminating the printing and postage required to mail the extensive enrollment packages as was done in previous years, the district sees significant cost savings. A letter about the process was mailed to each household with returning students. However, all new students must register in-person at district schools.
During the online enrollment time, parents may log on to Skyward and select the Online Enrollment option, which can be found in the left-hand menu, to get started. Families can simply follow the checklist, update any information needed on the forms and complete all nine steps. In addition, a video overview of the process can be accessed under the Skyward section of the web site. Visit Skyward now to enroll!
For families who do not have Internet access, have a new student, or would like to register in person, please contact your school's office.
In addition, parents and guardians will have the ability to pay textbook fees and add funds to students’ meal accounts through the online payment function. The $1 credit card convenience fee that is normally charged for each transaction has been waived through Aug. 16th.
If families have questions about the enrollment process or would like to sign up for Skyward, please contact or visit your student’s school.
Your support of the district’s cost-saving measures, including online enrollment, is greatly appreciated and we hope that you enjoy the convenience.
The Agriculture Issues contest is a statewide competition area that requires students to select an issue in agriculture and create a factual 10-15 minute presentation, develop a 10-page research portfolio, and present five highly qualified presentations to groups outside of the school. Ag issues promotes integration of agriculture issue analysis in an educational subject matter and allows students to become knowledgeable of, and familiar with a variety of local, state, national, and international issues facing agriculture. It also provides FFA students with the opportunity to work as a team, building their leadership and communication skills through the selection of an agricultural issue and research, planning and presentation of the issue.
Members of this year’s Agricultural Issues team included: Taylor Harrison, Grace Fritz, Megan Green, Naoma Forkell, Sonya Brown and Hayley Chauvin.