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Dear
Kern High School District Parent,
The 2005-06
school year promises to be yet another great year in the 112-year history of
the Kern High School District, now the largest 9-12 high school district in
California. Since the opening in 1893 of its very first school, Kern County
Union High School, the Kern High School District has achieved remarkable
success in the classroom, in athletics and in the extra-curricular arena.
We expect to
continue that “Tradition of Excellence” this year on a variety of fronts
including increased use of technology, continued support for the ideals of
“victory with honor,” and expanded instructional programs that provide every
student the resources with which to succeed.
Additionally,
the Kern High School District will continue to be a state leader in the area
of career and technical training through its Bakersfield Adult School and Regional Occupational
Center, numerous school-to-career academies and nationally
Superintendent Don Carter
recognized Virtual
Enterprise Programs
Success achieved in
these areas will be due in large part to
the efforts of one of
the finest assemblages of teachers to be found at any school district in
California. The district has long prided itself on recruiting and
retaining the best teachers to be found anywhere in the nation. These
efforts have resulted in a staff of more than 1,550 highly qualified
teachers fully committed to educating the young people of Kern County.
The district
will continue to provide world class teachers, infuse technology into the
classroom and offer a wide array of high quality extracurricular programs
while observing the sound, conservative fiscal practices that have made it
one of the most financially sound school districts in the state.
Given the
above, we can expect great success in the coming year. I would be remiss
however if I did not acknowledge that our success will be the result of a
team effort that includes contributions from more than 33,000 students,
their families and caretakers, the district’s more than 3,600 employees and
a community whose commitment to public education is second to none. A school
district is most successful, indeed, can only be successful, when parents,
teachers, students, and the community all partner together for student
success. For that cooperation, I thank all in advance.
Sincerely,
Donald E. Carter
Superintendent
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