AREA OF FOCUS
ACADEMIC DISPARITIES:
Hispanic Male Graduation Rate Accomplishments during SY 2020-21 •
Provided Student Support Team (SST) social/emotional support through groups, mentor programs and one-on-one meetings.
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Tracked academy interventions for 189 Hispanic male students.
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Expanded the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) program across academies.
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Expanded the Graduation Task Force to include Central Office and school leadership to consistently monitor progress toward graduation.
Key Milestones •
Quarterly Chats.
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Monthly Graduation Task Force Meetings.
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Weekly Schoolwide MTSS Meetings.
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Ongoing Examination of Quarterly Grade Distribution.
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Weekly International Academy Team Meetings.
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June and July Graduation Dates.
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Next Steps •
Establish a dedicated summer effort to help remaining senior students graduate, monitor those not on track and set up the Alternative Pathways to Achievement program.
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Expand the Alternative Pathways to Achievement classes at night to support students who have employment obligations during the day.
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Continue to partner with Jobs for Virginia Graduates with a focus on students achieving employability and leadership skills (a grant through the Career and Technical Education [CTE] Program).
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Expand our partnership with Urban Alliance to further student internships and work-force development opportunities, which will in turn positively impact the College and Career Readiness Initiative.
