High School Moves Ahead with Small Learning Communities
Posted: February 18, 2013 at 5 a.m.
Small learning communities are causing small changes at the high school, according to students and teachers.
At A Glance
Small Learning Communities
Fayetteville High School has four communities. Each has an assistant principal, counselor, lead teacher and 35-40 classroom teachers.
As the communities develop, core subjects, such as literacy, math or science, will be taught in each community. Students may take electives in the other groups. The communities are:
-CREW courses are built around community, relationships, environment and wellness.
-FACE explores film, arts, creative expression and engineering.
-GEM focuses on studies in global infrastructure, entrepreneurship and modern communication.
-ALLPS, which is the Agee-Lierly Life Preparation Services Center and offers programs and services for nontraditional students.
Source: Staff Report
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