dads are required to get their kids to school
in time for “zero hour,” because it happens
earlier than if the students arrived by their
usual school bus. Space is limited since the
pilot program was designed to accommodate
50 students. Students and teachers are finding
the program to be a success.
“The students have been extremely
positive about the program,” says Marlynn
Lux, assistant principal at Hampton Middle
School. “Specifically, they have made
comments to their teachers that they enjoy
the class. Overall, they leave the gym very
energetic and wide awake to start their day.”
Given the positive response, the school has
decided to keep the program running until
this semester ends. There is the possibility of
eventually expanding the program to the high
school or to the elementary schools.
“After the pilot is complete, we will
review the measurable indicators such as
student academic performance, attendance,
standardized test scores and student
perception and make recommendations,”
Lux says. “If this does turn out to be a very
positive experience with positive academic
outcomes, I could see this being successfully
implemented at the high school level.” ■
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