School facilities have been adapted to promote literacy. A new computer lab features software, aimed at freshmen, that allows students to read along as material is read to them. A new research and writing lab in the library provides computers for word processing and access to the Internet. Before putting together her materials order, librarian Kassandra Brezill asked teachers what they needed to support the planned coursework. She also arranged to borrow books from the neighboring Kelly Public Library branch and keep them at Englewood for student projects.
Book bags appear After the fifth week of school, teachers issue progress reports.
Walking through the halls, Principal Williams is besieged. Many students approach with smiles, showing off report slips with C's, B's, even A's. One girl is in tears over an F that marred an otherwise glowing report. Another young man laments the same situation. Williams offers encouragement, pointing out that there is still time to bring up their grades.