Here is another scenario for you consideration:
- Assuming Davis High is 9 – 12 (Great academic benefits, but outreach needed to work with neighbors about increased traffic, vandalism, trash, etc. Consider exploring the possibility of closed campus and working with local food providers to get food on campus. Dixon High has just gone through this transition this year and are having great results. Kids only grumbled for a couple of months.)
- Assuming that DaVinci moves to Valley Oak (since legwork has already been done there with Sac City outreach)
- Assuming that Emerson becomes a “smaller school” with 7th and 8th graders, retaining great programs
- Consider moving DSIS to Emerson – possible benefits include:
a. One principal for site
b. Teacher leader for DSIS
c. One counselor for all students
d. Shared facilities (new computer lab at Emerson, library would not have to move, ample parking)
e. Shared support staff (office, custodial, etc.)
f. Gives DSIS a venue for events
g. DSIS students in 7th and 8th could be invited to participate in school events, teams, and clubs
Thank you for the work you do on behalf of our students.
Kate Bowen
24-year veteran teacher
Emerson parent
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