Record number graduating from summer school
July 2, 2008
The largest class of summer school graduates will receive their diplomas during summer school commencement ceremonies Thursday, July 3, at Central High School. Graduates represent all five Springfield public high schools and Bailey Alternative School
About 43 students will participate in the ceremony, which begins at 6 p.m. in the Central auditorium, 423 E. Central St. Last year 31 students participated in summer school commencement ceremonies.
The district has set a goal under its strategic plan, SP5, to increase its overall graduation rate to 85 percent by 2012.In 2007, 80.2 percent of eligible students graduated, an increase from the previous year of 1.3 percent.
Summer school students have worked toward their diploma by studying for their GED, taking credit recovery classes or taking summer school courses.
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Upcoming Events
6/4-7/3 - Summer School
7/4 - Fourth of July (School System Closed)
7/15 - School board combined meeting
8/12 - Elementary registration
8/12 - Freshman orientation at Hillcrest
8/13 - Sixth grade orientation
8/13 - Freshman orientation at Central, Glendale and Kickapoo
8/14 - Freshman orientation at Parkview
8/25 - First day of school
9/18 - High school open house
9/25 - Middle school open house
11/27-28 - Thanksgiving break
12/24-31 - Winter break
3/23-27 - Spring break
6/5 - Last day of school (could be as early as May 29)
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