Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 24, 2024 Supt. Hart: EHS’ Decennial Accreditation a direct refl ection on teachers and administrators By Neil Zolot E verett High School has received its Decennial (10-year) Accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Commission on Public Schools, as of March 4. “It’s difficult for students to attend college from a High School without an accreditation, so it’s great to get this,” Principal Dennis Lynch said at the School Committee meeting on Monday, May 20 in the school library. “Participation is voluntary and you’re being judged by an outside agency other than the state. They came to the conclusion we’re moving in the right direction.” Everett Schools Superintendent William Hart called the results “phenomenal” and “a direct refl ection on the people that make this building a strong place to learn.” EHS met fi ve of six Foundational Elements for Accreditation. “The Commission was impressed with the progress made on Priority Areas for Growth,” reads the letter Supt. of Schools William Hart is shown with members of the Everett School Committee and students of the award-winning EHS STEM Club team who were recognized at Monday’s meeting. of accreditation received on April 16. They commend the planned rollout of a vision of the graduate; positive and supportive relationships between and among administration counselors, students and the faculty; support provided to students from dediNeed a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882 cated, licensed clinicians; the clean, orderly and well-maintained building; prompt and comprehensive action steps taken to improve safety and security; resourceful use of space in a school designed for 1,800 students and serving over 2,300; development and revision of curriculum to meet the needs of all learners; professional develop opportunities and stipends aff orded to educators; the focus on establishing partnerships with organizations, colleges and universities; the focus on a positive school culture and relationship-building with the implementation of student success coaches and a student engagement coordinator, and the common curriculum template and the work of all departments to aid the coordination and editing of curriculum development. Lynch said the vision of a graduate is “what we feel our students need to move forward after graduation,” and various elements of positive relationships between staff and students indicate the staff “honestly cares about the kids in front of them.” “We provide students with a curriculum they’ll need to succeed beyond High School,” Hart added. Safety and cleanliness have been an issue. “They were beyond impressed with how clean and orderly the building is,” Lynch said of NEASC’s staff , which visited the building in October to sit in on classes, among other things. “Concerns have been accommodated. When I came into this building as principal that was my top priority. It still is. ACCREDITATION | SEE PAGE 20 City offi ces closed Monday, May 27, as Everett observes Memorial Day Trash, recycling and yard waste will not be picked up on Monday and will be delayed for the rest of the week C ity offi ces will be closed to the public on Monday, May 27, as Everett observes the Memorial Day holiday. City offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 28, and City Hall will have extended hours for residents (8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.). Observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States to recognize and honor those who served in the military and lost their lives in service to our country. Monday’s observance will delay trash, recycling and yard waste pickup by one day. Please place your trash and recycling bins along with yard waste neatly on the sidewalk on the day after your regularly scheduled pickup for this week only. If you have any questions, please call the Constituent Services Department at 311 or 617-394-2270.
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