by AnnGardner Eubank
CLARAVILLE—To combat absenteeism in the classroom, Northumberland elementary and middle schools will implement Saturday School programs.
Northumberland County Public Schools director of instruction Adam Letizia on Monday, September 11, outlined the plan for school board members.
According to Letizia, the Saturday morning classes will focus on attendance and academics with teachers assisting with organizational skills, classwork, homework, and administering assessments.
Sessions will be held from 9 a.m.-noon two Saturdays each month October through March. Transportation will be provided.
“The goal will be to help the students improve their academics for each quarter as well as assist with attendance recovery for children that….
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