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Teacher Qualifications
Putnam County Schools recognizes the right of parents to request and receive information about their children’s classroom teachers and paraprofessionals. Parents may request this information from their child’s school principal.
Instructional Support
For more information on Instructional Support click here.
Summer School
Putnam County Schools will again offer a limited Summer School for middle and high school students who need remediation, credit make-up, and GPA improvement. Click here for an application.
Advanced Placement Program
Taking Advanced Placement courses in high school can send a powerful message to colleges that you’re ready for them. A number of studies show that students who take AP courses are much more likely to complete college. In an effort to strengthen our AP program, Putnam County Schools is enacting new AP initiatives beginning with the 2007-2008 school year.
- Students who take AP courses will earn a weighted grade for each course. Weighted grades make it possible for students’ grade point averages to rise above a 4.0.
- Each student enrolled in an AP course will take the corresponding exam for the course. AP exams allow students to gain credit or advanced standing in college.
- AP exams are scored from 1 to 5, with a score of 3 considered passing at many colleges. Putnam County students who earn a 3 or better on an exam will be refunded the full cost (approximately $83).
- Putnam County Schools will be administering the PSAT exam to all sophomores. The PSAT includes access to the College Board’s MyRoad which is a FREE personalized career and college search service. Also with PSAT, schools can use the AP Potential program to identify students with potential for success on AP exams.
Students who would like to take an AP course in the 2007-2008 school year but have not already requested one can see a counselor to enroll or to ask questions. Please feel free to visit The College Board for more Advanced Placement information.
Early College Credit
Eligible high school students are able to begin accruing college credit by enrolling in courses offered by local institions at Putnam County Schools sites. For more information, please contact Dr. Penny Fisher at 586-0500 ext. 122.
GED Program
For information on the changes to the GED program in the fall of 2008, please click here.
Parent Councils
Exceptional Education Advisory Council
The Putnam County Schools Exceptional Education Advisory Council is a group of dedicated parents and guardians who represent schools and students with exceptionalities and meet regularly with members of the county Exceptional Education Department. Please contact your child's school or the Department of Exceptional Education for information.
Parent Advisory Council
The Parent Advisory Council is a group of dedicated parents and guardians who represent schools and meet monthly with Central Office department representatives to exchange information. Please contact your child's school or the central office for information
Parent Resource Center
Putnam County Schools provides a wonderful resource for parents of children who may be experiencing academic difficulty or who may have exceptional needs.
Tutor List
Resources for Homeless Students
Putnam County Schools provides assistance to students who meet the definition of homeless as described by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Click here for further information.
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