Graduation+Rate

= GRADUATION RATE =

Student do not finish high school Students in attendance trouble never catch up Family attitudes towards school - parents don't support what is the reason to stay in school? how do we identify student interest in school? -How do we discipline without pushing kids away? lack of student engagement -Do students view curriculum as something relevant and useful? -Curriculum reflective of middle-class values..what about other kids?
 * Areas of Concern:**

This merges with student learning a bit We should at least refer/connect to the student learning goal and the specific academic goals listed Each academic subject area (identified as an area of need from data sources) should be led by a team (possible departmental) Increase Grad. rate/reduce drop-out rate -Engage the community -Re-evaluate disciplinary procedures: rehabilitation increase student engagement
 * SIP Objective(s):**

give alternative forms to post high school life. learning lab teams to research and solve problem extra time and support value all learners and find their individual gifts/contributions rubrics for performance that value a variety of levels of performance GREAT TEACHING! -Establish a parent night provide more opportunities for use of technology in classrooms -Establish better mentorship for those students who are disconnecting
 * Strategies:**

Our own collaborative teaming--we learn from each other in collaborative groups Bring experts to teach staff alternative ways to engage students to be better learners and teach staff to be better engagers use our own staff to teach peers alternative teaching methods and use technology -Establish a system to deal with those students who are falling behind
 * Professional Development:**

Technology: increase use of technology in the classrooms...computers, PDAs, etc.