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FROM: Michael E. Sharrow, Superintendent
DATE: January 23, 2012
RE: SUPERINTENDENT’S MEMO
SECOND SEMESTER ARRIVES
Today marks the beginning of the second half of the academic school year. The Michigan Department of Education recently released individual MEAP results to school districts using the new cut scores. Principals and teachers have been dissecting the data and adjusting their instruction and curriculum accordingly. The new cut scores have raised the bar for all students to be career and college ready. The MDE has not yet released the new MEAP scores to the public. (Click here for video link explaining the new cut scores: http://www.mistreamnet.com/vidflv.php?who=resa121611)
The second half of the school year will also see teachers beginning to implement the new “Common Core Curriculum”. The Common Core will be fully implemented in the 2012-2013 school year, and most likely will result in students taking a new MEAP style test in the near future.
FROM THE GOVERNOR – MORE FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS
Last week’s announcement from Governor Snyder that he would like to increase funding to schools while tying increases to performance is welcomed news. Obviously it is too early to know what he has planned, but still good news for schools after a drastic reduction in funding for this school year. The 2012-2013 school year will bring increased financial obligations for schools such as teacher steps, retirement rate increase, and the reduction of the $100 per student incentive grant that was offered this year. The Algonac Community School District is financially prepared for these increases, but additional revenue from Lansing would certainly assist us in meeting our students’ academic needs.
If you have questions or concerns, contact:
Algonac Community Schools
1216 St. Clair Blvd.
Algonac, MI 48001
(810) 794-9364
www.algonac.k12.mi.us
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