BOE Discusses Long Beach Testing Results

The Long Beach City School District Board of Education recently held a public meeting during which Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Kenneth Graham and several other administrators provided an Annual Performance Summary presentation.

They reviewed college course enrollment, elective involvement, Regents exam results, graduation statistics and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program participation. Enrollment in both college-level courses and electives has increased steadily since 2011-12. More than 600 students are currently enrolled in at least one college-level class.

“I would recommend that students take at least one college level course in high school just to experience the rigor that will be expected of them in the near future,” Superintendent of Schools David Weiss said. He also explained the benefits of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, stating that its opportunities “provide students with the skill set to achieve. “

The number of Advanced Placement exams earning scores at a level 3 or higher and International Baccalaureate exams with scores of 4 or higher has risen, with a combined total of nearly 650 compared to approximately 480 four years ago. While students are reaching proficiency levels on Regents exams, the district is focusing on ways to improve the percentages achieving mastery. To view the full presentation, visit www.lbeach.org and click the “Presentations and Letters” link in the “School Board” drop down menu.

Chief Operating Officer Michael DeVito noted that the Board has not made any decisions regarding the future of food services; the report presented in October was intended only to offer a look at different options to potentially close the gap between revenues and expenditures. The District is forming a committee to examine the issue further.

Submitted by Long Beach Schools

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