Northwood was renovated, but a significant amount of classroom space was no added. I don't think we need a new high school, right now, but Northwood can't have Pods and Mobiles as a permanent solution, either.
By the by, opening a new school isn't just a waste of money if the growth has stopped, it can actually be detrimental. Imagine Northwood and the new high school, both at 400-500 and with maybe half the AP classes and electives northwood is able to offer now.
I would think this would be a good thing.........seems like it would reduce class size within the classroom not necessarily eliminate the classroom. More one on one with students.
I see why you would think that, but you are incorrect. The state a lots teachers based on the number of students. You have a certain number of classes you HAVE to offer, englishes, maths, histories, etc, and those teachers get hired first. Once those folks are hired if there's money left over, or teacher alotment from the state leftover, those extra people to teach "optional" classes like AP and electives are hired.
Class sizes, particularly in this economy, are determined by the state, opening a new school won't make them smaller or larger than they are now.
