than a dozen events annually. In secondary grades, the district is redefining its curriculum to align with the rapidly changing workforce.“We’ve started to audit our course offerings to align with the state’s ‘Portrait of the Graduate,’ ” Mrs. Miga says. This framework emphasizes critical thinking, financial literacy and authentic experiences, guiding the district’s vision for what Irondequoit graduates should achieve.As part of this effort, they’re closely examining dual-enrollment opportunities, where students earn college credit while exploring career pathways. “Roughly 80% of our seniors complete dualenrollment courses,” Dr. Johnson notes. These opportunities have become a cornerstone of the district’s focus. “Families, students and employers recognize how tightly these courses align with career pathways, giving students a chance to explore future options early.” Irondequoit HS, which for more than a decade has earned national recognition for teaching 7 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 01 WEST IRONDEQUOIT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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