The School Connection - February 2005
You can watch the following segments from The School Connection by clicking on each link (you will need the free QuickTime Player from Apple):
Foreign Language Classes at Wiley Elementary: Wiley offers students the opportunity to learn five diferent languages as part of its international magnet theme.
Online High School Registration: A new online program will make it easier for students to register for high school classes.
Changes in the SAT: Starting in March, students will see several changes in the SAT. Find out what WCPSS is doing to prepare its students and staff.
Board Certified Teachers: This year WCPSS had 197 teachers earn certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. See how 15 teachers from Salem Elementary earned theirs.
The Answer Man on Next Year's Calendar: Jeff Nash explains how the 2005-06 traditional school calendar was developed, and points out the new state-mandated changes.
What Is a Modular School? WCPSS opens three modular schools next year. Find out what these schools will be like by touring a similar facility at Douglas Elementary.
Student Art: View artwork created by students at Douglas Elementary.
Pieces of Gold : The annual student performing arts showcase will be held at the BTI Center for the Performing Arts in March. Find out how you can get tickets.
Green Hope High's Percussion Ensemble: Catch a high-energy sneak peek of one of the groups performing at this year's Pieces of Gold.
You can watch the full program by clicking here. (You can also download the program to watch later by right-clicking on the link and choosing, "Save Target As....") This is a large (43.7 megabyte) QuickTime file. If you're on a standard dial-up connection, you might be more satisfied with downloading the individual segments listed above.