Make the McKenzie Connection!
Make the McKenzie Connection!
2/23/15
McKenzie students in grades, 8, 10-11 and 12 were interviewed to get their input for three categories: Strengths, Challenges and opportunities. Below is a compilation of their input.
STRENGTHS
Caring staff Athletics
Small classes More instructional time (hour long classes)
Relevant instruction Technology improvements
Hands on activities Aspire
Clean school/environment Reinforced learning
Awesome food service program Have fun
Respectful students Students treated with respect
Scholarships Individual attention
Core classes
CHALLENGES
Shortage of funds Study hall
Pacing Gum everywhere
Vandalism Passing time
Too few electives (Art, CTE) Technology Freedom
Cutting class Enough break time
Fun classes Need more sports (soccer/Lacrosse)
Graduation rate Engagement
Class scheduling conflicts Not enough time to shower
Need more AP classes Online courses
Add class period Need more foreign languages
Stall doors in bathrooms needed More science labs
Newer library books No air conditioning in classrooms
OPPORTUNITIES
More gardening More sports (see above)
Art, Metal Shop/Welding, Home Economics, Rewards for student achievement
Drivers Education, Environmental Increase number of club activities
Occupations, job shadowing, Forestry, Phone usage
Health occupations, Machine shop, Hospitality, Upgrade computer labs
Entrepreneurship class, Leadership class Computers in each classroom
Phone usage More assemblies
EWEB, Fire Department Provide more technology to students
More Field trips Have assignments available via the internet
Longer passing time More availability of college courses
More food variety (wraps, sandwiches) Vending machines
Google Docs for student use Online grading
More group work SAT/ACT prep class
Add computer science classes Study abroad opportunities
Bring in guest speakers Download textbooks to computers
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