EPPING EDUCATIONAL NEWS

EPPING SCHOOL DISTRICT MODEL & ACTION PLAN - The Epping School District Model "21st Century Student Outcomes for College, Career and Life Ready Students" was successfully implemented last school year. It has been revised to add "life ready" to better reflect our mission and updated to reflect the work accomplished last school year. We, the District Leadership Team, use this plan to guide our work throughout the school district and continue to attend workshops and conferences and read the latest materials to improve our practice. You will find that this plan reflects todays best educational research and practice.

During the development of the "21st Century Student Outcomes for College, Career and Life Ready Students" the National Governors with the Chief School Officers developed and approved Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The State Board of Education has adopted these standards for NH public schools. The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) revised high school accreditation to embed 21st century learning throughout the standards. The New Hampshire Department of Education launched a high school redesign initiative based on the revised public school standards emphasizing extended/alternative learning opportunities and high school competencies for high school credit. Daily life has continued to change with blogs, Google® searches, emails, text messages, time spent online, music downloads, and devices such as the iTouch® and iPad®. All of these factors were taken into consideration and embedded throughout the model and plan.

In the near future Epping High School will be renewing its accreditation through NEASC. In preparation for the accreditation process the 2011-2012 action plan has been developed to align with these revised high school accreditation standards. It is important to note that although the accreditation standards are for the high school, the good practice contained within the standards can be applied and are applied to all schools. Please click here to view the "Epping School District Alignment to NEASC Accreditation Standards."

Additional information is also provided below to share our process, model, and application.

The District Leadership Team

Educational Changes (Click on Individual Items)

Epping School District Model (Click Here)

Model
Action Plan for 2011-2012

EPPING FACILITIES - The following projects were completed for the 2011-2012 school year.

EES

Stucco & repair elevated walls - addresses moisture issues
Install attenuators in multi-purpose room - reduces sound levels
Install wall air conditioner - addresses needs of computer equipment in technology lab
Repair/replace brick window sills - addresses moisture damage
Examine & repair plumbing vents and roof drains - maintains facility
Complete technology upgrades - addresses technology needs of school
Pave walking areas - improves accessibility & safety
Replace wall board in classroom restrooms - addresses sanitation needs

EHS

Stucco two story exterior walls - insulates for energy conservation & addresses interior moisture issues
Install proper grounding - addresses electrical fluctuations & needs of technology equipment
Install wall air conditioner - addresses needs of computer lab

Resurface entrance area - secures unstable brick
Repair roof slates & flashing - addresses water leaks
Build server room - provides security & air conditioning for district network system
Repair/replace preschool restroom - addresses need of preschool
Pave SAU entrance - addresses ADA compliance
Replace carpet in superintendent's office - addresses unraveling carpet
Replace carpet with tile in break area - addresses sanitation needs
Remove partial wall - opens up the work space

GROUNDS

Examine & prepare athletic fields - addresses need of athletic teams
Remove damaged trees - anticipates future tree damage