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Current Organizational Practices (Continued) School is organized to be proactive in addressing issues that might impede teaching and learning. School is organized to support a diverse learning community through its programs and practices. School is organized to engage the parents and community in providing extended learning opportunities for children. Evidence of Practice (State in definitive/tangible terms) Overton makes every effort to preserve the sanctity of the instructional day. When interruptions are unavoidable, activity schedules are created to evenly distribute instructional time amongst effected periods. School-wide 15/15 rule disallows students to leave class during the first and last 15 minutes of a period. Additionally, teachers are instructed to teach from “bell to bell” to maximize instructional impact. Overton offers a wide variety of course offerings – graduation requirements, academic electives, vocational courses, and an array of creative and performing arts programs – in an effort to educate the total person and create life-long learners. The course offerings include CDC classes, inclusion classes, ESL classes, and Gifted and Talented classes. Additionally, Overton hosts an annual African American history program as well as an annual Career Day; both of which empower students with role models from all walks of life. Overton’s school adopter, High Point Church, offers on-site tutoring, ACT prep, and college admission counseling every other Saturday.
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