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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it's important to remember that this decision was made for SWW and FS without consultation of staff and stakeholders. As a former employee of FS and a current employee of SWW@FS it's been hard to hear all of the negativity surrounding this decision, it was not our choice, it was what we were told we had to do. With a brand new team of dedicated teachers, a brand new administration, and a brand new set of school policies that reflect high academic and behavioral expectations, I find very little that remains from the old FS.

As far as the connection between SWW and SWW@FS, we share a principal, therefore we share a school model that reflects his education philosophy. I have an intern from SWWHS come to my classroom every Tuesday and Thursday as a tutor for my students. Will there be more that connects us in the future? I'm not sure. There are a multitude of factors that play into how the two campuses can interact and that is something that is being talked about every day. It has been made clear that our students will have to take the same admissions tests for HS that every other applicant will take. No preferential treatment will be given. I understand the concerns that have been expressed. However, my goal for my students is not for them to be accepted to a top high school because they've received preferential treatment based on their previous school. I'm not sure I could whole-heartedly call myself a good teacher if it was. My goal is to do everything I can to prepare them for future success so that when they are applying to those top high schools, they have options.

One great change that SWWFS has implemented is the looping structure for PS-5 teachers. The kindergarten teachers this year will have their students again for first grade. The second grade teacher will move up to third grade with her students next year, and fourth and fifth have the same structure. This cuts out those first 6 weeks of getting to know students and learning styles and allows the class to use all of those precious minutes for rigorous instruction.

I could go on but I understand I'm probably a little biased. If you are interested in learning more, please come to an open house, and thanks to those who've already attended![/quote]

Thank you!  This is more information than I've seen made available, in print, anywhere.  As a parent of a former F-S student, these seem like excellent changes.  I hope the school is a success.[/quote]

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