Our goal at Gibson County High School is to promote excellence in all things. We want students to be prepared to be successful in any endeavor that they might choose. In order to do this we must make sure we have students engaged in the learning process. One of the things that we are implementing this year is a change in our approach to teaching. This change is Power of ICU. The majority of students go through school and do well most of the time. However, there may be a time that they may need help. Those students are identified and receive the help they need. We have intervention time during the school day where students may go to a teacher and get the extra help they need. We also have advisors that are keeping an eye on the grades of each of their advisees.

It is a major shift in how we look at learning and assessment. In the early years of a child's schooling the focus is on "What did you learn." Around third or fourth grade there seems to be a shift to "What did you make." We see that everyday at the high school level. Our focus should always be on the learning and the assessment should accurately reflect what the student learned.

Our expectation is that every assignment will be turned in. If the teacher feels that the assignment is necessary to learn the standards of the class, then it must be done to a level that is satisfactory with that teacher. If it is not at the appropriate level, the student will work on that assignment again. It goes back to the old saying, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." Hopefully this will keep students from falling behind, getting frustrated, and giving up.

This is a process that must have the support of the parents/guardians. We have tried to contact parents and keep them updated better than we have in the past. Hopefully this is helping. I know each parent/guardian wants his/her child to be successful. We have that same goal. Hopefully with increased communication and implementing this policy we can achieve great results at Gibson County High School.

If you have questions about the school or policy, please email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . You can also call me at 731-692-3616.

Thank you for your help and support.