From the Superintendent
- One of the benchmarks for academic effectiveness is how well our curriculum is preparing students for rigorous studies at the high school level. Last year, 42% of all GHS students took at least one Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) course, the most rigorous courses offered. Additionally, 13% of all students elected to take 3 or more AP and/or IB courses last year.
- Of the students taking AP exams, 67% scored a 3 (passing) or greater. Of the students taking IB exams, 85% scored a 4 (passing) or greater. These exams are among the most difficult in the nation offered to high school students. This reflects not only preparedness in AP and IB courses, but across all courses at GHS, along with prior academic knowledge and skills gained at the middle and elementary levels.
- Overall student academic performance on the Spring 2023 iReady assessment administered to all students in grades 3-8 for reading and mathematics either matched or (in most cases) exceeded scores from the two previous school years, showing an overall upward trend in both content areas. Not only did regular instruction for all students make a difference, but coordinated intervention services were provided at all levels for students who could benefit from an academic boost.
- PK-12 student data in most non-academic areas indicate positive trending in 2022-23 over the prior year, 2021-22. Truancy dropped to 0.4% (0.5% in the prior year); suspensions dropped to 15 (18 in the prior year); risk assessments dropped to 39 (49 in the prior year); and athletic participation rose to 65% (62% in the prior year).
Regards,
Jeff Porter
GHS Counselor Melissa Fowler, flanked by seniors Charlie Anania, Sean Allen, and Fin McLean, spoke to the Board of Directors this week about student leadership in promoting mental health awareness through the KyleCares project.
Notices from the Office of the Superintendent
Superintendent's Report
In case you missed Superintendent Porter's presentation on January 2. Click here to view his report.
Pre-K Lottery
MSAD #51 (Cumberland-North Yarmouth) will continue its small public Pre-K Program for 32 students (16 each session).
The program will run half days (morning and afternoon session) four days per week (M, T, Th, F) for approximately 145 days during the school year. The program is located at Mabel I. Wilson school and is in partnership with Child Development Services.
In order to be considered, your child must be 4, but not 5, years old before October 15, 2024 and you must be a resident of Cumberland or North Yarmouth. If you are interested in your child being included in the Pre-K lottery, please fill out the interest application linked here no later than Friday, January 26, 2024. Screenings will take place in person at Mabel I. Wilson School for eligible children during the second week of February.
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Update from the Board of Directors
The School Board wishes you a Happy and Healthy New Year!
A draft concept design for a preK-1 school on the MSAD51 campus is being developed by our architect. We expect the draft to be available in the early spring. As more information becomes available, we plan to update our communities via print, online and in-person opportunities. Stay tuned!
January 16 - Regular Meeting
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Musical performance featuring Maine's own The Oshima Brothers, and the captivating Charlie Moore, GHS senior
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