High Performing Learners The school system recognizes the talents and strengths of students. Gifted and Talented programs begin at the third-grade level as a part of Thinking and Doing (TAD). TAD is a pull- out program in which identified students participate for one to two times per six-day cycle. It is an extension and enrichment activity which promotes and enhances the creativity of students. The program continues through grade 8. The Magnet Program is designed for students who excel academically and housed at North Salisbury School. The program provides academic rigor and challenge to students who meet selections criteria. Beginning at the third-grade level, students remain in the program through Grade 5. Content is extended and enriched through acceleration, increased depth and complexity of topics. Magnet students are grouped with others who have unique learning styles, curiosity, and advanced verbal/mathematical ability. Students are challenged in development of a solid foundation in learning and critical thinking skills. Homework Homework is an important part of a student’s total education program. It is expected that students will have homework with purpose. Students should view homework as a part of their responsibility and follow through with its completion. Absence from class will not eliminate a student’s responsibility for the homework assignment. The type and length of the homework assignment will vary with the grade, content area, and performance level. Honor Roll A student in middle or high school will be considered on the honor roll provided he or she has a 3.0 average and has no individual subject average below a “C” for the given marking period. Interscholastic Athletics The Wicomico County School system provides a comprehensive athletic program in grades 9- 12, consisting of twenty-one varsity sports as well as thirteen junior varsity sports (as enrollment allows). They are divided into three groups- fall, winter, and spring-as follows: Fall Sports begin August 10 Male Female Co-ed Football Volleyball Golf Soccer Field Hockey Unified Tennis Cross County Cross Country JV Football Soccer
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