CENTRAL, LA—In October, First In Math Online Program teams from Central Intermediate School in East Baton Rouge county celebrated a math milestone, and were excited to be featured in the local newspaper.
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The top 30 fourth- and fifth-grade students were treated to cherry limeade drinks, toys and other goodies, compliments of Sonic Drive In of Central City, and were honored with a visit from Sippy, the Sonic mascot.
When his new restaurant came into town, owner Bryan Crowson contacted the school seeking an opportunity to recognize academic achievement. Celebrating the school’s success in the First In Math program was the perfect fit.
Teacher Milton Nall is one of the CIS math interventionists. He oversees the First In Math program for the entire school, and says it has helped some of his students graduate out of the intervention program. “We have paid more attention to it this year, and it has paid off,” says Nall. “Our school is fairly new, having only been here for three years, but I feel that FIM is already becoming part of the culture at the school.”
Nall frequently recognizes his students with certificates, bulletin boards and pizza parties, and was gratified that they also earned well-deserved recognition from the community.
Central Community School District is an “A” rated district in Louisiana State. Central Intermediate School’s FIM Rankings also earn them an “A” with us, as they are #1 in their State and #44 in Nation.