As we move rapidly through this new school year, I want to share with you the plans that continue to move forward in the Campus School, because it will impact the high quality experience your children will have at Lipscomb. We began this school year differently with Quantum Learning Training in levels one and two for teachers and administrators to bring us up to date on the latest research and strategies for teaching, learning, and critical thinking. We are already looking forward to levels three and four of Quantum Learning later this year.
Several other initiatives are moving forward that you need to know about as well. The following initiatives are in planning stages:
- An early childhood focus for Pre-K and Kindergarten to parallel recommendations from NAEYC.
- Develop a Pre-K through 12th grade plan for building technology skills applicable to post secondary study.
- Create some new special programming or "academies" at the high school level in collaboration with the university.
- Launching the Olweus Anti-bullying program campus wide in January. Some elements have already been implemented.
- Enhancing our service learning program as a third major pillar of spiritual formation to emphasize service to others as a key component to living in the image of Jesus Christ. The first two pillars are embedded in daily Bible study and chapel.
- A comprehensive study of all extracurricular programs for elementary through high school to know what else could be offered and how they might be funded.
- An in-depth review of our facilities and develop a plan for our needs over the next ten years. This will also involve capital planning to address these needs.
Dr. Michael Hammond,
Headmaster
No comments:
Post a Comment