The National Merit Program is one of the top honors for a high school student. This year, 12 District 99 students were honored as 2008 National Merit Semifinalists. continued...

On first reading at its meeeting Sept. 22, the Board approved a revised policy on social promotion that changes how grade levels are classified. The proposed change, which would include years in school in addition to credits earned, would affect only small numbers of students. However, it would impact a student’s ability to take higher level courses or specialized courses for only juniors and seniors and participate in senior privileges, like prom. continued...