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Graduation 2010 began with a vision from
Superintendent Stu Silberman, and the formation of a steering committee composed of both
community leaders and school district staff who outlined and initiated a series of
curricula additions to enrich what, how, and when learning experiences that have been
proven to enhance a child’s neurological development are introduced in our schools. The Owensboro Mercy Health System agreed to
sponsor the graduating class of the your 2010 by becoming engaged in activities with or in
support of this group of children through their 13 years in the district.
Graduation 2010 establishes a common philosophy within our district
that seeks to nurture activities that will stimulate the cognitive development of our
students, channeling resources to support these efforts.
The variety of community sponsors for current and upcoming kindergarten classes
demonstrates the broadness of the partnership that Graduation 2010 has forged within our
community.
Other sponsors include:
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Lipton for the Class of 2011
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Kentucky Wesleyan College for the Class
of 2012
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Riverpark Center for the Class of 2013
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Instructional changes implemented as a result of 2010:
Music |
Yamaha keyboard
music labs were purchased and installed in all elementary schools.
County-wide music festival. |
| The Arts |
Two visits per
year to the Riverpark Center.
Artistic experiences offered to each Kindergarten, P1, and P2 child
in visual arts, theater and dance. |
| Foreign Language |
Spanish was introduced to the
Kindergarten through fifth grade students. |
| Thinking Skills |
Chess was introduced to the
Kindergarten program with the purchase of a chess set for each classroom and with initial
training for all teachers in how to play chess. |
| Reading |
Accelerated
Reading program is used in all classrooms.
The district became part of the federal KY-READS program. |
| Health/Emotional Health |
School nurse was
placed on a part-time basis in every school.
Two people were added to the district staff to assist with serious
behavioral/mental health issues. |
| Family Involvement |
Elementary schools began to
systematically provide orientation/welcome to the school year for students and parents
through orientation programs or welcome back activities. |
| Community Involvement |
First class
sponsor provided support for the class of 2010 with a year end picnic and special T-shirt.
Hager Foundation provided resource for development of foreign
language videos, etc |
Recognition of Graduation 2010 occurred when the
district received the PEAK award from the Kentucky School Boards Association.
More
information about the program can be found at DCPS Graduation 2010.
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