2. Goal
During the 2010-2011 school year , Edgewood
High School will achieve 80% graduation rate as
measured by the Maryland State Department of
Education Standards.
Actions
Monitor 12th graders not on track for graduation
and create action plans for those students
Review grades and action plans at the end of
each quarter to determine effectiveness and
need for revision of intervention strategies.
3. Where were we and where do we
need to go?
Graduation Rate
2011 ≥ 80%
2010 77.6%
2009 74.47%
2008 75.77%
2007 74.11%
2006 76.33%
2005 76.99%
Did
Not
Meet
AYP
Met
AYP
Needed
to meet
AYP
4. How is graduation rate calculated?
In 2009-2010, the
Graduation Rate was
calculated using the
Leaver Rate:
(high school graduates) ÷
(sum of dropouts in
grades 9 through 12 + the
number of high school
graduates)
Source:
www.mdreportcard.org
• In 2010-2011, the
Graduation Rate will be
calculated using the
Leaver Rate, but
separating students into 4
year or 5 year cohorts.
This will ensure that all
students are accounted
for whether they followed
a 4 year or 5 year plan.
5. If you need an explanation of any terms related
to graduation rate, click on the picture below
for definitions provided by Maryland Report
Card.
6. What Does This Really Mean for Our
School?
This got us into
Corrective Action
School Improvement
Plan has been
effective.
Corrective Action
ends if we meet AYP
7. Why aren’t students graduating?
1. English and Algebra HSA Scores
By 12th grade, only 70.6 of seniors have passed the English HSA
and 86.1 of seniors have passed the Algebra HSA.
2. Attendance Rate
90.2% of students have acceptable attendance at school.
3. Student Mobility
21% of students change schools at some point during their high
school career.
Click here for more information on HSA Test Performance for
subgroups
8. How can we meet AYP for graduation?
1. Online classes
2. Adopt-a-Senior
3. Rams Success Period
9. On-line Classes
Benefits
Core areas classes offered for original and
recovery credits
Self-paced
Inexpensive for students
Minimal teacher training
Completed in school or at home
10. Adopt-A-Senior
At-risk seniors would be identified and paired with
a teacher who will remain in close contact with
the student, as well as closely monitoring
progress.
Benefits
Student develops connections with the school
Student has an immediate resource for assistance
Inexpensive for school
Minimal teacher training
11. Rams Success Period
After school, students will have the opportunity
to work with a variety of content teachers for
the purpose of skill assistance, remediation,
and/or online class assistance. Transportation
is provided.
Benefits:
Free to students
Extra help in one-to-one or small group setting
Teachers able to track student progress
12. So, here is our plan:
Graduation Rate
2011 ≥ 80%
Meet
our goal,
by implementing these strategies:
On-line classes
Adopt-A-Senior
Rams Success Period
13. Like any action plan, this one will be revised and
modified on a regular basis.
Please use this site to post your feedback and
suggestions.
Sources:
www.mdreportcard.org
www.mdk12.org
