Change afoot at several schools in the county

From renovated buildings to new educational programs, students at many Allen County public schools will notice big changes this school year.

Fort Wayne Community Schools is undergoing major renovations at several schools, while East Allen County Schools has closed two buildings. More computer laptops will be available for students at Southwest Allen County Schools. And students at many buildings, including some at Northwest Allen County Schools, will be getting used to new principals.

While changes differ from district to district, everyone will have to adjust to changes in state educational standards approved in April. NACS, for example, has special teams working to align curriculum to the new standards. Teachers will then learn the new curriculum, Superintendent Chris Himsel said.

Unfortunately, because of the timeline that has been mandated and the lack of funding or resources provided to make the implementation happen, nearly all of this work will result because of teachers volunteering their time because they are committed to our students, Himsel said in an email.

Here are some of the major changes:

EACS

Students will attend newly expanded and renovated Heritage and Woodlan campuses, both of which will house students in kindergarten through 12th grade. EACS officials will decide whether to sell the former Heritage Elementary and Woodlan Primary schools, which closed last spring.

SACS

By adding grades 3 through 5 to the list, students in grades 3 to 12 will be issued laptops.

In addition, students and parents are cautioned about road work near the schools. Thats going to impact traffic in the morning going to school, Superintendent Philip Downs said.

Go here to see the original:
Change afoot at several schools in the county