Staff Bulletin, February 26, 2003

February 26, 2003

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2002 Base Academic Performance Index (API)

According to the recently released 2002 Base Academic Performance Index (API), San Diego City Schools continue to make significant increases in student achievement. "The 2002 Base results were calculated using a new formula that more accurately reflects how our students are doing in meeting state standards," said Sally Bennett, assistant director, Standards, Assessment and Accountability.
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Information about Layoff Notices for Certificated Staff
San Diego City Schools, along with school districts around the State of California, is facing one of the most difficult budget situations in recent history. The projected budget shortfall for 2003-04 is $150 million. We are doing everything we can to minimize the impact to all employees.
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Also in this issue:
Naming Our New Schools
Two ambitious third-grade students at Brooklyn Elementary have just made history. They are the first students ever to name a new school in our district.

Getting to Know You: Darlene Cason
Principal, Edison Elementary

Utilizing Cultural Assessments to Drive Instruction
A program to help teachers learn more about culturally-based assessments to help drive instruction for African American students is in the early stages of development, the result of a collaborative project between the Association of African American Educators (AAAE) and San Diego State University.

Pepsi & Coke Collaborate on Proposed Beverage Agreement
Can you imagine Coke and Pepsi working together to create an original beverage program that focuses on healthy choice, nutrition, and physical fitness?

The next Staff Bulletin will be printed and will appear March 12. Deadline for submissions is March 3. Please note that deadlines are final and cannot be extended.

Feature Articles

News You Can Use

Hall of Fame

Scenes from Schools

Student Salutes

Save the Date

In Memoriam

Classifieds

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