Putnam School Principals Praise District’s Phone Ban
Putnam County school principals report significant improvements in student engagement and campus culture after one school year of a district-wide ban on cellular devices. Upperman High School Principal Justin Campbell said the policy has allowed students to communicate more effectively. Campbell said it provided providing teachers with more time for direct instruction without digital distractions. […]
Upperman Focusing On Improving Culture For Staff, Students
Upperman High School leaders say a renewed focus on purpose, student involvement, and staff support is helping improve school culture while reducing absenteeism and discipline issues. School administrators recently reviewed progress with the help of student feedback and internal data, pointing to noticeable changes in morale among both students and teachers. Upperman High School Principal […]
Upperman Needs New Regulation-Size Track
Upperman High School has never had a regulation-size track, something the School System wants to correct. A regulation-size track is 400 meters long. Principal Justin Campbell said the existing track was built 40 meters too long. Campbell said Upperman can not host track meets until it is regulation sized. “I’m very happy with the willingness […]
