Block scheduling also provides the team teachers with a daily common planning period for the purpose of discussing such issues as curriculum coordination and activity planning. Each team of teachers has a clear set of expectations for students in order to make their learning environment more consistent. The English As A Second Language program is available to students who are in need of this program Parent Involvement Parent involvement takes many forms, including parents shared responsibility in decisions about their children's education, health and well-being. Parent involvement begins with a very active Parent Faculty Organization. The PFO publishes a monthly newsletter, supports the school financially and through involvement.
Parents also serve as team parents for nine instructional teams.
Parents are an integral part of our total school program. Extracurricular Activities Academic Pursuit Chess Club Drama Club Yearbook staff School newspaper staff Athletics Drill team Student Council Jazz Band Leadership Club Docent Program with the Children's Museum.