Although the proximity of J.S. Clark to Booker T. Washington would suggest otherwise, BTW does not receive its appropriate share of students coming from JSC. On June 5, 2007 a school board appointed focus group made a recommendation, among others, that JSC be designated the primary feeder to BTW. The board will consider accepting the groups report at its next meeting on June 19, 2007. Thereafter, it is important to follow board action on this item.
Interested alums and friends should follow this issue closely. BTW enrollment has plunged from 962 during the 95-96 school term to 432 during the 05-06 term. While the feeder school situation may not be the sole cause of this decline, it is nevertheless a contributing factor and it is one that should be promptly addressed.
Stay tuned for more updates on this critical topic.
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