The School Connection - October 2003
The October edition of The School Connection features the following segments, which you can view by clicking on each link (you will need the free QuickTime Player from Apple):
The Magnet Program: The Wake County Public School System's magnet program offers parents and students a choice of instructional programs, which help to customize a student's educational experience. Find out what the magnet program is all about and get details on the upcoming Magnet Schools Fair scheduled for Nov. 1.
Exceptional Employees: Meet La Vern Reid, clerical assistant at Fred Olds Elementary School. For the past 26 years, Mrs. Reid has dedicated her career to helping the students, parents and staff at Olds Elementary in any way that she can.
Growth Management: The Wake County Public School System continues to grow by 3,000 to 4,000 students each year. Learn about the steps the school system is taking to manage this explosive growth and find out how these measures help the district provide an effective learning environment for every student.
Warmth for Winter: See how seventh-grade students at Zebulon Middle School are Making a Difference by collecting coats for those children who may not have one.
New Elementary Report Cards: Learn about a new report card being piloted in several elementary schools that measures students' academic progress using 1s, 2s, 3s and 4s rather than the customary As, Bs, Cs and Ds.
National Board Certification: The Wake County Public School System is a national leader in the number of teachers earning certification through the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. Find out how this certification benefits our teachers as well as our students.
Musical Performance: The Women's Concert Choir from Green Hope High School performs under the direction of choral director Maggie Walpole.
Artwork: Students from Broughton High School share their artwork.
The Answer Man: Jeff Nash shares information about the Wake County Board of Education.
Parent Tips: Liza Weidle gives a behind-the-scenes look at the N.C. PTA Council office.
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 (50.1 megabyte) QuickTime file. If you're on a standard dial-up connection, you might be more satisfied with downloading the individual segments listed above.