Education

 Kindergarten classrooms of today hardly resemble those of your childhood memories. Today’s kindergarten classrooms have high expectations for children’s academic achievement, social skills and independence. Parents should also have high expectations for their child’s kindergarten program.

Good kindergarten programs:

* Support and encourage all children, regardless of prior preschool experience, culture, language, ability, or disability.

Governor Steve Beshear congratulated the 1,073 outstanding Kentucky high school juniors who attended this year’s Governor’s Scholars Program for five weeks in June and July.

“The Governor’s Scholars Program is an outstanding educational experience for Kentucky, and one I’m proud to say both of my sons had the opportunity to enjoy years ago,” Gov. Beshear said. “My congratulations go out to those young Kentuckians who had the great opportunity to share in this exciting program.”

 With classes beginning today for the fall school term, LaRue County Schools’ superintendent and principals welcome the return of our students.

As students enter LaRue County schools to begin a new year of instruction Aug. 8, a few reminders and schedules might be helpful.

The school district strives to provide equitable opportunities for all students in a safe environment. To help ensure that safety and to inform parents and students of what conduct is expected of them, the district has for several years published a code of pupil conduct which is disseminated each year to school employees and parents of enrolled students.