WINNEMUCCA - School district officials say they will need every parent's support to effectively roll out new state standards that begin to take effect this year.
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) initiative is a voluntary, state-led effort to establish a shared set of clear, educational standards for English language arts and mathematics.
The Humboldt County School District has planned meetings for all of the district's schools in the coming months, beginning with Lowry High School at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, in the school's auditorium.
Humboldt County School District Superintendent Dave Jensen doesn't believe the new standards can see success without parent support and reinforcement at home.
"We just won't be able to do it without that support and help," he said. "This is such an immense undertaking for our district, for our teachers and especially our students; we know that engaging our parents is the key to bringing it all together."
Wednesday's meeting is being coordinated by the Lowry High School Parent-Teacher-Student Organization. Lowry High School parents will learn how the new standards reflect the knowledge and skills their students will need for success in college and careers.
They also will learn very specific and important ways that they can help their students master this educational upgrade.
As an incentive for parents to attend this important meeting, Lowry High School will host a drawing for a brand new iPad at the conclusion of the evening's presentation. Each adult participant will receive one ticket for the drawing.
The Nevada State Board of Education joined over 40 other states in October 2010 by adopting the new standards.
Dr. Jensen said that bonding together by a majority of states makes this a landmark time in education.
"For the first time, more than 80 percent of our nation's public school teachers will be focused on the same rigorous academic content standards," he said.
"Parents can be assured of their children receiving a high quality education no matter what part of the country they live in, including Humboldt County, Nevada."
For more information on the Lowry High School Common Core State Standards presentation scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, in the auditorium, please call Lowry High School PTSO President Nicole Maher at (775) 761-2624.
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