The Worth County School bucked statewide trends on the annual progress report that comes out annually. Most schools across the state had lower scores due to new assessments. However, Worth County scored 94.6 APR points, out of a possible 100 in the 2013-2014 school year. The year before, it was 92.5. This put the school at third in the Grant River Conference after the school had finished in the lower half in 2012-2013. This and other testing data was shared at the Worth County School Board Meeting Thursday night. Northwest Missouri schools have done well across the board, with around 40 schools in the area scoring at 90 or better.
Carissa Runde won two different awards for Upward Bound. She was second in a science competition and 1st in a math competition there.
Concrete was poured on the east stairs Thursday. The bleachers were worked on Friday, while work on the security doors is scheduled to begin in October. There were $2,000 to $3,000 in change orders for the doors, for which the school had money for.
Assistant Principal Chuck Borey reported that Fischer Track came back and inspected the track. The yellowing on the track had washed away, while the seams on the track were within national guidelines. After the meeting, the school paid the balance on the track. The track is under a five-year warranty. Cost for another track project will be much less next time if prices for materials hold.
Details about the October 3rd Homecoming were released. There will be a community pep rally at the football field on October 2nd at 7; the King and Queen will be selected. A student pep rally will be held on the morning of the 3rd at the school. The parade will follow at 1:30; the King and Queen and candidates will come to the Senior Center for a reception. Superintendent Dr. Matt Martz said that there were positive comments about the reception last time. There will be a dance following the game against South Holt, which will take place at the Multipurpose Room in the Elementary.
Assistant Principal Chuck Borey responded to a query regarding athlete conduct. He said that all Worth County athletes sign a citizenship pledge. The school has an anti-bullying program at school this year being led by Jonnell Cook.
Bryce Schafer reported on the Odyssey software that is being used with the Missouri Options students as well as the rest of the school. It is also used for learning labs. There are 500 courses and counting including credit recovery, ACT preparation, and SAT preparation. It also serves as a resource for teachers in need of a lesson plan or a video. The software can be used with the school's smartboards. Schafer uses the software to track assignments to ensure that students are on track. Parents also have access to their child's assignments. The Odyssey software also has a diagnostic component, which allows the school to work with students as individuals. For instance, if students are having trouble with knowledge retention, then Mr. Schafer can teach the students skills to help them retain what they have learned in the classroom. Students can communicate with teachers through the system.
The goal of the system is to have 18 advanced placement courses by the end of the year, which will allow students to get credit in college for classes that they take at Worth County. There are five licenses, which means only five students can be on at one time; however, all the teachers can use the software.
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