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AP


Advanced Placement classes with more rigorous coursework that most colleges consider valuable for admission.
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ASB


Associated Student Body.
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ASL


American Sign Language.
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avid


Advancement Via Individual Determination – A college readiness system designed to increase school-wide learning and performance.
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CCSS


Common Core State Standards – Provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them.
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C.H.A.M.P.S.


A safe and civil schools expectations model and classroom management system.
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ECEAP


Early Childhood Education Assistance Program – along with Developmental Preschool, Early Learning Preschool, and Head Start preschool programs – provides free services to eligible children and families. The programs help preschool-age children prepare to enter kindergarten ready to succeed.
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ell


English Language Learners – Sheltered Instruction (SI) is an approach used to teach language and content to students who don’t speak English as a first language. Academic subjects are taught using English as the medium of instruction.
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EOC


End of Course state proficiency math and biology tests for students in grades 7-12. EOCs allow students to be tested on the knowledge and skills they’ve gained from a specific course right when they finish it rather than on a comprehensive test such as the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) given later that assesses overall knowledge.
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ELO


Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs) provide children with academic coaching; non-classroom and/or supervised activities beyond the traditional school day.
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