Putnam Schools Changing First Grade Report Card Format
The Putnam County School System is adopting a standard-based format for first grade report cards, a change from the traditional number grade format. Elementary Instructional Supervisor Diana Wood said first grade report cards will look more like kindergarten report cards. Wood said the new report cards have more specific information about skill mastery that is […]
Putnam Seeing Rise In Poor Behavior Among Elementary School Students
Putnam County teachers seeing an increase in unruly behavior, something Director Of Schools Corby King said must be addressed by administrators and parents. King said students fail to listen, distract classmates, and experience physical outbursts, such as punching or kicking teachers. King said it’s happening more often in the aftermath of the pandemic. “Our younger […]
Putnam Schools Reading Survey Helps Plan Curriculum
Putnam County Schools are reaching out to parents to gauge their thoughts on their children’s reading habits and ability. Preschool-4th Grade Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor Jill Ramsey said this annual survey is even more important this year. Ramsey said with the pandemic and reading retention guidelines coming for third graders, the system needs to close […]
