Principal talks to School Committee about changes at FHS

The link below will take you to the video archive of a recent presentation I gave to the school committee regarding program changes at Franklin High School.  In the video, I discuss:

1. Amendments to HS Program of Studies

   1. Credit Requirements
      1. i.      Increases in Instructional Time
   2. GPA Calculation
   3. Physical Education Requirement & Implementation

2. Technology Center

   1. Focus of Center
   2. Reorganization
   3. Hours of Operation

3. Guidance Restructuring

   1. Physical Move
   2. Curriculum Changes

4. Administrative Structure

   1. More Academic Focus
   2. AP for Academics
   3. 2 APs for Student Services
      1. i.      Adjustment Counselors

5. Technology

   1. Laptop/ Wireless Access
   2. Edline, Other Rediker technoligies
   3. Smartboards

6. School Climate

   1. TVs for announcements – senior class gift
   2. Restroom access
   3. Lunch times lengthened

7. Communication

   1. Online Newsletter
   2. Twitter Experiment
   3. Panther Pride
      1. i.      More academic focus
      2. ii.      Improvements in scheduling
   4. 8^th Grade Parent Open House
      1. i.      This past year revised (Saturday format w/ teachers)
   5. Parent Conferences Study

Watch the 7/21 FHS Update to the Franklin School Committee now!

It is my hope that this video will provide interested families and community members additional information about the changes that have taken place at the school.