Welcome

            Welcome to Caribou High School.  This year we hope to challenge you, give you new learning opportunities, and help you explore topics, as you possibly never have before.  As we begin a new year with our extended classes, we are prepared to provide you with a variety of academic advantages and benefits.

            After considerable evaluation, observation, research and consideration, it was determined that a “block” system would best meet the needs of at-risk students at Caribou High School.  Classes may be completed in shorter blocks of time, which allows for recognition of accomplishment at a quicker rate and promotes a feeling of self-worth.

            You will be allowed the “luxury” of studying only one subject during each block.  Focusing on one subject at a time will help you to concentrate on selected subjects in a more effective way, because you can study a subject in depth without interruption.  Teachers are better able to individualize instruction since student loads are reduced.  Block scheduling allows teachers to have more time for a variety of innovative lessons.  Teachers and students have more time to get to know each other better and establish a stronger rapport.

             As you can see, there are a number of advantages to the “block” system.  We are also confident this new approach will better meet your individual needs at Caribou High School.

             We are looking forward to an exciting productive and successful year as we strive to enrich your learning experiences.

                                                                                                           Have a great year!               

                                                                                                          Caribou High School Staff