At least once a year 8th grade English teachers meet with the department chair and the honors coordinator regarding honors placement at the high school. Teachers have access to representatives from other post-secondary entities through the approximately 70 conferences held on campus during the school day and the Independent College Night program. Teacher recognition from post-secondary entities, professional organizations, and community groups are announced during staff meetings and at the PTSA spring teacher recognition meeting and are printed in BluePrint, the district newsletter. One teacher from the high school has received the Excellence in Creative Teaching Award that has been in place for 3 years. The above paragraphs indicate efforts made to encourage professional growth and involvement within the school community.
Teachers also have many opportunities to provide staff development for their colleagues.