Not exact matches
For example, dissatisfaction with performance in a charter middle school that is not captured by test scores (such as discipline issues or a poor fit between the
student's interests or
ability and the curriculum being offered) could lead parents to
choose to send their child to a traditional public
high school.
In other words, some of what we find may be due to
high -
ability students (and their parents) being more likely to
choose private schools, leaving the weaker
students in the public sector.
With hundreds of core and elective classes from which to
choose, including three to four versions of core subjects *,
students enjoy a rigorous, yet flexible learning experience, tailored to their goals,
abilities and post
high school academic plan.
One day, all families will have the
ability to
choose a
high quality school, so that all
students achieve their full potential.
Innovations
High offers
students the
ability to take courses as they
choose whether in a blended learning environment using digital textbooks, or in a traditional «brick and mortar» class, or through courses that provide industry certificates that demonstrate employable skills.
«Now the board has a chance to do right by the
students,» said Board President Angela Osteguin, emphasizing that the board needs to focus on
student outcomes so that they don't just graduate with a
high school diploma but also have the
ability to be successful at whatever they
choose to do.
Traditional academics are still an important piece in education, according to Watson, but
students who lack non-academic skills, such as the
ability to collaborate, communicate and persevere, will struggle whether they
choose to enter the workforce right away or pursue
higher education.