Hello and welcome to our new column: Let's talk education.
Whether or not you have children in one of our student-oriented Carlsbad Unified School District (CUSD) K-12 schools, you are an integral part of our CUSD “neighborhood.” Why? Because as business leaders, community members and Carlsbad residents, you are stakeholders in the important process of educating the next generation of citizens.
CUSD has set out to become a world-class district. This is not an empty slogan, but one that reflects our mission as a global community of learners … to guarantee that our students flourish in life as enthusiastic, confident learners through an educational system characterized by vigorous, personalized curriculum, dedicated teaching and total community involvement.
Community involvement, that is the reason we are reaching out to you. We want to share our successes, update you on important projects, such as the Proposition P Master Plan that will change the landscape of learning in Carlsbad, and highlight some of the many great people among our 1,000 employees and 10,000 students.
We invite you to get involved in the process. Board of Trustees meetings are typically held at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in Carlsbad City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive. Our district doors are always open and you are welcome to stop by 6225 El Camino Real, call (760) 331-5000 or e-mail me directly at [email protected].
CUSD shines at the fair
Longtime CUSD principal Steve Ahle enjoyed a day at the 2007 San Diego County Fair on June 23. Steve was not there to pet a goat, feed a calf or sample a fried Twinkie.
Steve, who will be the opening principal at Poinsettia Elementary when it debuts this fall, was honored as a Hero of Education for being California's 2006 National Distinguished Principal. Joking that he decided to become a principal after spending an inordinate amount of time as a kid in the principal's office, Steve told the crowd, “Every school hour should count.” Among attendees were teachers who hand-delivered their resumes to Steve in hopes of working for CUSD.
Summer school sizzles with learning
Summer can be a time when children lose ground in attaining their educational goals. Not at CUSD.
According to Lucy Haines, director of curriculum and instruction, 600 K-6 students improved math and English skills over the summer at Jefferson Elementary, while hundreds of middle and high schoolers pursued studies at Carlsbad High.
Students participate in summer school for diverse reasons. Some are at risk of retention or in danger of not passing the California High School Exit Exam. Some want to ensure they fulfill academic requirements despite impacted schedules. Many incoming high schoolers participate in a transition program to ensure they start off ninth grade on the right foot. Whether students are striving to get ahead or making sure they do not fall behind.
Whether or not you have children in one of our student-oriented Carlsbad Unified School District (CUSD) K-12 schools, you are an integral part of our CUSD “neighborhood.” Why? Because as business leaders, community members and Carlsbad residents, you are stakeholders in the important process of educating the next generation of citizens.
CUSD has set out to become a world-class district. This is not an empty slogan, but one that reflects our mission as a global community of learners … to guarantee that our students flourish in life as enthusiastic, confident learners through an educational system characterized by vigorous, personalized curriculum, dedicated teaching and total community involvement.
Community involvement, that is the reason we are reaching out to you. We want to share our successes, update you on important projects, such as the Proposition P Master Plan that will change the landscape of learning in Carlsbad, and highlight some of the many great people among our 1,000 employees and 10,000 students.
We invite you to get involved in the process. Board of Trustees meetings are typically held at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in Carlsbad City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive. Our district doors are always open and you are welcome to stop by 6225 El Camino Real, call (760) 331-5000 or e-mail me directly at [email protected].
CUSD shines at the fair
Longtime CUSD principal Steve Ahle enjoyed a day at the 2007 San Diego County Fair on June 23. Steve was not there to pet a goat, feed a calf or sample a fried Twinkie.
Steve, who will be the opening principal at Poinsettia Elementary when it debuts this fall, was honored as a Hero of Education for being California's 2006 National Distinguished Principal. Joking that he decided to become a principal after spending an inordinate amount of time as a kid in the principal's office, Steve told the crowd, “Every school hour should count.” Among attendees were teachers who hand-delivered their resumes to Steve in hopes of working for CUSD.
Summer school sizzles with learning
Summer can be a time when children lose ground in attaining their educational goals. Not at CUSD.
According to Lucy Haines, director of curriculum and instruction, 600 K-6 students improved math and English skills over the summer at Jefferson Elementary, while hundreds of middle and high schoolers pursued studies at Carlsbad High.
Students participate in summer school for diverse reasons. Some are at risk of retention or in danger of not passing the California High School Exit Exam. Some want to ensure they fulfill academic requirements despite impacted schedules. Many incoming high schoolers participate in a transition program to ensure they start off ninth grade on the right foot. Whether students are striving to get ahead or making sure they do not fall behind.