In fact, to extend their learning, students are encouraged to explore careers. It's a requirement here at Putnam that everyone here does a job shadow, where they actually go out with a community member who is employed in the workplace, and basically mirror a job they're looking into. Narrator says - Students also explore careers through internships and apprenticeships in the community. Training in fields such as architecture and technology is available through the school district's Sabin Skills Center. Narrator says - Rex Putnam's extensive reform efforts, from making academics more challenging and relevant to personalizing the relationship between staff and students, have paid off.
Recent data shows increases in students grades, standardized test scores, and attendance.
And these results encourage Rex Putnam to think about continued growth and change. So they are really learning academies where students are in smaller groups, so they feel very comfortable, they get to know their teachers extremely well, and they can excel that way.