Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
1/9/2025 - 5:00 PM  
Category:
Action Items  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
11.2 Approval - 2025-2026 Program of Studies - Dr. Katina Otey  
Strategic Plans:
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
Approval - 2025-2026 Program of Studies_Supportive Information Sheet_January 9, 2025SB Meeting.pdf
Program of Studies_Presentation_December 5, 2024 SB Meeting.pdf
DRAFT Copy of 2025-2026 CCS Program of Studies _December 5, 2024 SB Meeting.pdf
 
Background and Summary:
Dr. Katina Otey, Chief Academic Officer, introduced Dr. Justin Malone, CHS Principal; Rodney Jordan, Buford Principal; Summerlyn Thompson, Walker Principal; Lamont Trotter, Program Administrator for Lugo-McGinness Academy; and Dr. Stacey Heltz, Principal of CATEC and CTE Coordinator, who presented the 2025-2026 Program of Studies for Board information. The Board approved the 2025-2026 Program of Studies at the January 9, 2025 meeting. The Board is now being asked to approve the 2025-2026 Program of Studies.  
Funding:
 
Strategic Plan:
Priority 1: Increase Academic Achievement
All CCS learners will have access to rigorous, inclusive, and relevant learning experiences.

Target 2: 100% of graduating students will be equipped with a post-secondary plan.

Target 4: Percentage of students in AP and/ or Dual Enrollment course enrollment and completion rate will match racial demographic enrollment percentages.

Target 7: Annually increase students’ access to rigor, including critical and creative thinking, as well as offering relevant professional supports for staff

Target 8: 85% or more of graduating seniors will successfully meet College, Career and Civic Readiness Index (CCCRI) standards.

Strategy 4: Use unleveled courses to create scaffolded rigor and peer to peer relationships that will result in well-prepared, diverse Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement classes.

Strategy 6: Complete thorough practices across the division, and develop a division policy on equitable K-12 grading and assessment practices.
 
Action Required:
Yes  
Recommendation
The Superintendent recommends that the Board approve the 2025-2026 Program of Studies as presented.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Royal Gurley - Superintendent