Findings State Wide:
* Drop in number of students attending college, significantly after the pandemic
* 62% of students earning dual credits went to college in 2020 (Early College Matters)
* 86% of students who earned Academic Honors Diploma attended college after high school (Diploma types matters)
* Equity gaps worsened during the pandemic - students on free and reduced lunch have a greater chance not to attend college and black high school graduates saw the largest decline between 2019-2020 (Remediation Matters)
* State and national research continues to clearly show education beyond high school is valuable based on wages earned, civic participation and quality of life. Students who have more education are likely to out-live their uneducated peers. (Early College/CTE Matter)
* Indiana is a most at risk state of job loss due to automation and artificial intelligence as nearly 2 million working-age Hoosiers do not have postsecondary credentials that are needed for this future of work. (Post-Secondary Education Matters)
Helping students continue their education beyond a high school diploma is essential for our students, community and state. Our Early College High School Program and extensive CTE pathways are leading the state and helping us ensure that all students have the opportunity to gain vital skills beyond high school. All of you are making a positive impact on our future - you should be proud!
Remember, the definition of College for All is: 4 year degree, 2 year degree, Apprenticeships, Industry Certifications, Military Training! Don't confuse it with University for All!
If you want to read the full report, you can find it below. Thanks for all you do for our students each and everyday. It matters. College Readiness Report/Recommendations
Important Information:
* Updates for WIN/Scope & Sequence Requirements: Phil and I made some changes to WIN based on the feedback we received at the PD Day last week. Please find a list of changes and procedures HERE. Your PLC Facilitators will be sharing this at your meetings this week as well. Also, on this document you will find a requirement to turn in your first quarter scope and sequence/power standard assessments the last Friday of October to Jody. We will continue to talk about this in the coming days.
* Evaluations - We have been working hard to get a long observation in for all of our teachers by October 7th. Just a reminder that you can find our notes from long/short or walk-throughs by logging into your SFS system! After each long observation, we will meet with you - it is always great to be able to see all of the great things happening in our building!
* STEM Certification - Dana, Vanessa and Debbie are helping us prepare paperwork and documentation to be recognized as a STEM Certified school. This designation shows that we continue to provide project based learning, work place challenges, dual credits, certifications and collaborative approach to learning up front! The process is a little overwhelming, but we hope the certification will show others the work all of you do daily! We have a preliminary application meeting this Friday, virtually.
*THANK YOU - It was so great seeing all of you at the Sunrise Pep Session. The students had a great time and they always look forward to their teachers/coaches participating. I know it was an early morning, but I think the culture it builds is amazing!! Who doesn't want to wake up to Jackson Allen playing Metallica! Seriously, all of you make PC special!
Important Dates:
* October 7 - Professional Goals Due in SFS
* September 12 - School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. - Library
* September 15 - RECN Network Meeting in Plainfield (Dana, Ty, Vanessa, Jody)
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