Education Notes (1/20/16)
PHOTO SPECIAL TO THE CITIZEN Dr. Arnhilda Badia, left, of the Jose Marti Foundation, presents School Board Member Jeanne Dozier with Seal of Biliteracy Leadership Award.
Board adopts biliteracy recognition program
The Lee County School Board has unanimously approved an initiative, proposed by Board Member Jeanne Dozier, to adopt a district Seal of Biliteracy.
It is an award granted to seniors who attain a high level of competency in one or more world languages, in addition to English.
The district’s rationale for offering the Seal of Biliteracy is based on the following purposes:
– To encourage students to study world languages and acquire biliteracy skills that will prepare them for their college and career
– To prepare students with 21st century skills that will benefit them in the labor market and the global society
– To strengthen intergroup relationships and honor the multiple cultures and languages in the community
The Seal of Biliteracy will be awarded for the first time this year to graduating seniors.
Publishers Showcase Event announced
The Publishers Showcase Event will be held on Jan. 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Caloosahatchee Room at the Lee County Public Education Center, at 2855 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers.
Publishers will have the opportunity to display instructional materials and present overviews of the programs to the stakeholders of Lee County Public Schools.
The event is open to principals, teachers, parents and community members who are interested in reviewing the instructional materials available for the adoption.
Additionally, online access to student materials will be available at: www.leeschools.net.
SA Open Enrollment Period has begun
The Student Assignment Open Enrollment Period for the 2016-17 year began Jan. 11 and will run through April 1.
The period is for:
– Any student entering kindergarten, sixth grate or ninth grade
– Students who are new to the district
– Currently enrolled students who would like to change schools
On Jan. 8, pre-printed applications were mailed to parents of pre-K students attending Lee County Public Schools, as well as fifth- and eighth-grade students.
The applications were not provided to new students in the district or students currently attending a charter school.
If families received a pre-printed application, they are strongly encouraged to apply online via the district’s website.
Parents of children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 should apply for kindergarten; parents need to register even if they have an older child in school.
The listed Student Assignment locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for parents to register their children for school:
– Cape Coral Office, 370 N. Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral
– Fort Myers Office, 2855 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
– Lehigh Acres Office, 1262 Wings Way, Suite 207, Lehigh Acres
Superintendent to host community forum
Superintendent Dr. Greg Adkins will host a community form on Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. at South Fort Myers High School, at 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers.
He will discuss shortcomings of the current standards and his vision to improve learning standards for Lee County students.
Also, Assistant Superintendent Soretta Ralph will provide a briefing on the current status and future plans of student progress monitoring and assessment of students.
Parents and community members are encouraged to join to learn more about what students are learning and how their learning gains are monitored.
There will be an opportunity for audience input.
Education Notes (1/20/16)
Board adopts biliteracy recognition program
The Lee County School Board has unanimously approved an initiative, proposed by Board Member Jeanne Dozier, to adopt a district Seal of Biliteracy.
It is an award granted to seniors who attain a high level of competency in one or more world languages, in addition to English.
The district’s rationale for offering the Seal of Biliteracy is based on the following purposes:
– To encourage students to study world languages and acquire biliteracy skills that will prepare them for their college and career
– To prepare students with 21st century skills that will benefit them in the labor market and the global society
– To strengthen intergroup relationships and honor the multiple cultures and languages in the community
The Seal of Biliteracy will be awarded for the first time this year to graduating seniors.
Publishers Showcase Event announced
The Publishers Showcase Event will be held on Jan. 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Caloosahatchee Room at the Lee County Public Education Center, at 2855 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers.
Publishers will have the opportunity to display instructional materials and present overviews of the programs to the stakeholders of Lee County Public Schools.
The event is open to principals, teachers, parents and community members who are interested in reviewing the instructional materials available for the adoption.
Additionally, online access to student materials will be available at: www.leeschools.net.
SA Open Enrollment Period has begun
The Student Assignment Open Enrollment Period for the 2016-17 year began Jan. 11 and will run through April 1.
The period is for:
– Any student entering kindergarten, sixth grate or ninth grade
– Students who are new to the district
– Currently enrolled students who would like to change schools
On Jan. 8, pre-printed applications were mailed to parents of pre-K students attending Lee County Public Schools, as well as fifth- and eighth-grade students.
The applications were not provided to new students in the district or students currently attending a charter school.
If families received a pre-printed application, they are strongly encouraged to apply online via the district’s website.
Parents of children who will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1 should apply for kindergarten; parents need to register even if they have an older child in school.
The listed Student Assignment locations will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for parents to register their children for school:
– Cape Coral Office, 370 N. Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral
– Fort Myers Office, 2855 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
– Lehigh Acres Office, 1262 Wings Way, Suite 207, Lehigh Acres
Superintendent to host community forum
Superintendent Dr. Greg Adkins will host a community form on Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. at South Fort Myers High School, at 14020 Plantation Road, Fort Myers.
He will discuss shortcomings of the current standards and his vision to improve learning standards for Lee County students.
Also, Assistant Superintendent Soretta Ralph will provide a briefing on the current status and future plans of student progress monitoring and assessment of students.
Parents and community members are encouraged to join to learn more about what students are learning and how their learning gains are monitored.
There will be an opportunity for audience input.
Business
Bridge closure causing long traffic delays
The School District welcomes educators to apply for Spring Teacher Recruitment Fair on April 23 | Deadline to apply for an invitation to the fair is April 15
