501 expands support services and approves new staff at Highland Park
During last week's school board meeting there were exciting announcements regarding Highland Park High School that we want to share with you.
To further support improvements
in eliminating achievement gaps at the highest poverty schools and to fulfill
the commitment to ensure all schools offer equitable service across the
district in college and career readiness, Highland Park will expand college
courses in 2017-18 to align more closely with offerings at all high schools
with an increase of expanded college credits being available in 2017-18.
Through a grant, an improvement specialist
will be located at Highland Park and they will serve needs at schools across
the district in addressing achievement gaps. Announced at the March 16, 2017 Board
meeting, a $650,000 donation to Highland Park was announced and a scholarship
fund for students is being established for 2017.
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New Principal Named
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College Courses Expanded
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Grant-fund Improvement Specialist Hired
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Scholarship Fund Established
Additionally, in the 2017-18 year,
the new Highland Park principal has been selected and approved by the Board of
Education. Former 2012 principal of the year from Oklahoma, Ms. Shana Perry is
the new principal starting July 1, 2017. Ms. Perry is currently the principal
at Summit Middle School in Edmond, OK. With over 20 years in education, Ms. Perry
brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Topeka. Highlights from Ms. Perry's
career include:
· Oklahoma
Excellent Educator Award, 2002
· Most
Valuable Player Award from Mid-Del Public Schools, 2010
· Oklahoma
Middle School Principal of the Year, 2012
· Top Three
National Finalist for the MetLife/MASSP Middle School Principal of the Year,
2012
Topeka Public Schools remains
committed to supporting all students and with the investment being made at
Highland Park, we expect graduation rates, ACT rates and college indicators
will meet or exceed state standards in future years across the district. The scholarship
funds from this donation will be available to students starting this school
year.
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