by Lynn Nadler

Changes are coming to the Worthington Middle School programs.   Beginning in the 2011-12 school year there were will be 3 instead of 4 traditional middle school programs.  Perry Middle school, which has been for the last few years both a traditional and alternative school, will now be solely an alternative program. 

Perry Middle School's innovative alternative program, known as the Phoenix Program, has become very popular with Worthington families and will continue to grow under the new plan.  Students who would have attended Perry will now attend McCord Middle School. 

The team-teaching method, which has been in place in Worthington's middle schools since the 1970s, will be discontinued. These changes are being made to save money.  According to a team of educators, who suggested these changes, this will help make the schools more effective and efficient.

What do you think of these changes?  We'd love to hear your comments!