About sixty parents attended the Christian County Public Schools Parent Summit on Saturday to hear from school leaders and community partners.
Nicole Poindexter, Director of Strategic Communication and Community Engagement for Christian County Public Schools, says the summit is designed to keep parents involved and informed.
click to download audioThe summit featured a keynote address from Donna Gilley with Ford Next Generation Learning, who discussed the academy model that will be used at the new school.
Poindexter says the academy system is designed to give students a more personalized learning environment.
click to download audioParents also attended breakout sessions focused on safety, mental health, character development, and the district’s “profile of a graduate.”
Poindexter says the goal is making sure families, educators, and community partners are all working together.
click to download audioFor some parents, the event helped ease concerns about the transition to the new consolidated high school.
Parent Kristian Johnson says she came away with a better understanding of how the school will operate.
click to download audioJohnson says learning more about the academy structure gave her more confidence about the change.
click to download audioSchool leaders say they plan to continue hosting similar events in the future to keep parents informed about the new Christian County High School.
