Alekz Hirschmann, Committee Chair, directed the Committee's attention to Laura Edouard, Principal, who provided updates on Academic Data. Laura Edouard, Chief Academic Officer, provided updates on several key topics, including school updates, the closure of the early application period for college admissions, and the conclusion of the dual enrollment semester.

Edouard began by highlighting several positive trends, most notably a 15% increase in passing rates compared to earlier progress reports. She emphasized that students are performing exceptionally well in both Math and English courses, a significant achievement reflecting their dedication and the effectiveness of the curriculum. While the performance in History, Science, and Spanish courses remains below expectations, Edouard noted that there has been measurable improvement compared to the previous year, signaling positive momentum and efforts to address gaps in those subject areas.

Edouard also addressed the challenges the school has encountered in securing timely grades from college professors for the dual enrollment program. Despite these challenges, she reported that the majority of students participating in dual enrollment are performing well, with only a small number facing difficulties in their college courses. Edouard pointed out that those students struggling academically in their college courses are also facing challenges in their CoaH courses. As a result, they will not be enrolled in dual enrollment for the upcoming spring semester. To address these issues, the action plan for the spring semester includes a more selective approach to dual enrollment. This will result in 22 out of 38 juniors enrolling in one RCC course, and 26 out of 38 seniors enrolling in one or two RCC courses, ensuring that students are better prepared for the rigor of college-level work.

Looking ahead, Edouard outlined additional action plans for the spring semester, which include providing Edgenuity online support for students who need to prepare for MCAS retakes, as mandated by the state. To further support students in their academic journey, the school has hired a Spanish teacher to proctor Spanish courses while utilizing Edgenuity, ensuring continuity and academic rigor. Furthermore, the school will be enhancing its classroom management approach by offering more targeted academic support and implementing closer supervision to better address the individual needs of students.

The Committee Chair, Alekz Hirschmann, expressed his gratitude for the thorough updates and conveyed his optimism about the continued academic progress as the school year draws to a close.