Pam Able
Superintendent
Modesto City Schools

Welcome to the 2011-2012 school year!  A new school year brings a fresh start and all of us at Modesto City Schools are looking forward to the next steps in our students’ educational journey.

As the new Superintendent, I am especially excited about what the new school year signifies.  Modesto City Schools is a school district on the move: our test scores are on the rise, daily student attendance is strong and we have a passionate, dedicated administrative, teaching and support staff who are committed to students’ growth academically, socially and emotionally.  We are proud of our alternative educational programs, as we understand that not all students perform best in a traditional setting, and we continually look for ways to meet our students’ needs. 

Our goal is to have our schools serve as the neighborhood meeting place.  We want parents and our schools’ communities to feel welcomed and informed about school events and programs.  I hope that you will take advantage of parent trainings and opportunities to participate in school activities throughout the year, as parent engagement is directly linked to increased student achievement and satisfaction with their school experience.

Our theme for this year focuses on three C’s.  The first ‘C’ is for Communication.  We are looking at new and different ways to communicate more frequently with staff, students, parents and the community.  We will be updating our web site and utilizing social networks, all with the goal of informing our school community about our programs and events.  The new communication channels will also allow us to receive valuable feedback regarding what is working and areas of concern. 

The second ‘C’ stands for Collaboration.  Our staff possesses incredible knowledge and skills.  As a district, we intend to tap into our internal experts to help us increase student achievement.  We will also be collaborating with local businesses and officials to provide support to our schools and to highlight the many positive aspects of living in Modesto.  Collaboration with parents and students is essential to school success; we need to be a true partnership.

The last ‘C’ is for Celebration.  We know that there is much work to be done, however, we have many things to celebrate.  We intend to highlight and celebrate our successes so the community can feel pride in their school system.   

As a product of Modesto City Schools myself, I am particularly proud to be serving as superintendent.  I am looking forward to a positive school year.  I hope you will join me in advocating for our students and our schools. 

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