| By Bob Weaver
Last night, the Calhoun Board of Education heard about the five-year strategic plan for Calhoun Middle-High School.
David Cain (left) speaking for the school's Strategic Planning Committee, said "We commend the staff of the school for their hard work to improve the school."
Cain explained the primary goals of the committee, which includes creating a positive relationship between all the stakeholders, improving academic achievement in writing, reading and math, and to increase the high school graduation rate and reduce middle school retentions.
Another primary goal is to increase the use of 21st Century technologies. "We've been hanging on by the skin of our teeth with graduation rates," Cain said, referring to No Child Left Behind criteria.
CHS film crew (L to R) Michael Skaggs, Drew Metheney and Will Richards, presented a video "Celebrate Our Differences" about bullying
"We've been hanging on by the skin of our teeth with graduation rates," said Cain, referring to No Child Left Behind criteria.
"I think everyone has learned the earlier we start many of the programs, the better the results," he said.
Members of the LSIC spoke about innovations with summer school, tutoring programs, a new alternative learning program for 7th and 8th graders, Respect and Protect, sports and exercise programs for individuals and teams.
School officials complimented Kayla Miller for her special
tutoring efforts, shown with tutoring coordinator Rick Swearingen
Members of CM-HS LSIC are, Adam O'Harrow, David Cain, Harry Beall, Larry Baker, Marshall Bever, Rick Sampson, Alica Law, Melissa Jones and Hannah Wilson.
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