Enrollment in Arcadia schools, for the 8th school month declined compared to the same month last year. Enrollment overall, slipped from 7,553 to 7,419.
The Arcadia Unified School District has about 130 new elementary school students this year, prompting district officials to hire 4 new teachers, combine classes and add portable classrooms.
Enrollment in Arcadia public schools has declined steadily for the past five years and the schools are destined to continue losing students for at least the next years. This has already necessitated the closing of two elementary schools and elimination of numerous teachers.
From now through 1990, the number of students attending Arcadia schools should drop by 369, according to a 3-year projection developed by Associate Superintendent of Personnel Services, John Sinclair.
Preliminary enrollment projections for Arcadia public schools for the 1989-90 school year are up by 149 students. Article lists figures for each school.
The first count of enrollment in Arcadia public schools for the fall term was higher than projected, but still lower than when school ended last June. Detailed figures offered.
Enrollment in Arcadia schools dipped from 7,695 to 7,552 compared to the same time last year, although it increased in grades 9-12 and may be leveling off in kindergarten.
A decline in enrollment which has threatened to close one of Arcadia's 3 junior high schools appears to be less precipitous than anticipated, and may even be leveling off. According to official figures presented by the Arcadia Board of Education, there has been a loss of 164 students, far less that the drop of 429 that was expected.
Approximately 8,230 students will attend Arcadia schools during the 1980-81 school year. This is 432 fewer students than at the close of schools in June. There will be 30 fewer teachers.
Test results for Arcadia High School seniors showed a small drop in reading scores and a slight gain in math scores for this year's California Assessment Program.
Superintendent of Schools, Stephen Goldstone said he is "very disappointed" that the Arcadia Teachers Association has rejected a district proposal to listen to a presentation on a new style of labor negotiations known as the "win-win system."
The school board voted for a reduction of 12 positions. Cause for not rehiring the teachers, all at the elementary level, has to do with the declining enrollment.
Responding to a report of tensions between Caucasian and Asian students at Arcadia High School, Superintendent of Schools, Elbert Souders said the problem is "very small" and is being addressed by the district.
Dr. Ed Ryan, district superintendent, told the Board of Education that the teaching staff in the Arcadia School District must be reduced next year by 30. There are several reasons for the cut, including decreased enrollment and lack of funds. Plans for that reduction and the position of the Arcadia Teachers Association are discussed.
The School Board has approved the appointment of the district's first group of mentor teachers. The 14 teachers, classroom veterans who lend their expertise to new and less experienced teachers, are named.
A major renovation of the Hinshaw's shopping area should include the addition of a very large store plus additional space for smaller stores and a new facade for the buildings.