It is hard to believe November is here, and the weather has been somewhat pleasant. However, with winter just around the corner, below is a link to our school closing and delay information. Please take the time to review and make plans if we do have a delay or close school: School Closings
& Delays.
Canal Winchester is a great place to live and raise a family, and we believe our school system plays an important role in our community’s success. In Canal Winchester Schools, a great education starts with high-quality teachers in the
classroom, caring families, and a community that is willing to support the work
we do every day.
Our job is to provide opportunities so today’s
students have the skills they need to be successful in careers, college, and
life. To accomplish this we use STEM, Strategies That Engage Minds, an educational approach for all students in grades K-12 which
moves from a typical teacher-centered classroom to a more student-centered,
hands-on approach. STEM has several
focus areas:
Project Based
Learning: (Often referred to as
PBL’s) a dynamic classroom approach
where students gain
knowledge and skills by actively exploring real world problems and challenges
and developing solutions.
The 4 C’s: critical thinking,
communication, collaboration, and creativity. These are the
skills our students need today to be successful in life.
Career Pathways which include:
Health Information, Medical, Business, Pharmacy Technician, CISCO
Networking Academy & Risk Management/Insurance. These pathways expose
students to relevant coursework and training, such as business management and marketing, biomedical
sciences, and the insurance industry.
College Credit Plus students can earn
both high school and college credit at the same time. Students can earn a certificate after completion of certain
courses that give them as advantage when applying for jobs after high school.
Now more than ever, the school experience
must not only provide for the acquisition of rigorous academic content, but it
must also be more intentional about fostering critical thinking, communication,
collaboration, creativity, and other 21st century skills and habits of mind
that our students need to navigate and thrive in this complex, rapidly-changing
world.
Many school systems across the country have engaged their
larger community in developing a Portrait of a Graduate, a collective vision
that articulates the community’s aspirations for their students. Here at Canal
Winchester Local Schools, we will be partnering with our community to do just
that.
On Wednesday, December 5, from 6:00 -8:00 pm, in the Canal Winchester High School cafeteria, I would like to invite you to a community meeting to discuss the skills, competencies, character traits, and habits of mind our children need for success in this rapidly changing world. No RSVP required. Please join us for this important gathering as we lay the foundation for shaping our leaders of tomorrow.
Sincerely,
James Sotlar, Superintendent