Florence Four……A Small District….Great Expectations!
Florence School District Four is proud to announce that we have made significant improvements throughout the district this school year. Both Brockington Elementary and Johnson Middle Schools are no longer identified as Priority Schools and we have actively sought and formed partnerships with entities that will provide increased opportunities for our students. Increased STEAM experiences resulting from the partnership with Stem U has allowed us to provide our students with first hand interactions with robotics and exposure to building and programming drones.
Following on our beliefs to prepare individuals that are well rounded, we have also partnered with the Auntie Karen Foundation to provide our students with instruction in art, chorus, videography, photography, cooking, sewing, guitars, robotics, dance and drama. Through our partnership with Honda, we have been provided with financial support that will enhance and sustain programs that are innovative and rigorous. We have also embraced the concept of mentorship and are proud to announce that, from our partnerships with Girls University, our students have been provided with positive role models who have been providing personalized mentorships, industry and college tours, as well as motivational talks. Realizing the vital role that families play in the success of our students and school, through implementation of the Strengthening Families Program by First Steps, over 40 families have completed a 14 week course that focuses on communication as a family.
We stand firmly behind our mission to prepare students who are college and career ready in the 21st century and as such, we continue to plan programs that will be significantly beneficial to our students and the community at large. Florence School District Four has also instituted initiatives that reduced class sizes and expanded the offerings within the current partnerships. We have also expanded the Early Childhood department which to include a 3K program. Lastly, continued collaboration with surrounding districts will provide greater professional development for all employees.
Florence Four….Progressively Exceeding Expectations!
