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North Murray high school

Preparing Mountaineers for College. North Murray high school. NMHS partners with GACHE in 2010/2011 to expand our program to develop a college going culture within the school in an effort to increase the college-going rate. True north: A direction for High school and Beyond.

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North Murray high school

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  1. Preparing Mountaineers for College North Murray high school

  2. NMHS partners with GACHE in 2010/2011 to expand our program to develop a college going culture within the school in an effort to increase the college-going rate. True north: A direction for High school and Beyond

  3. We are part of the Appalachian District The drop out rate for MCHS in 2009 was 3.6% (2008 – 7.6%) The graduation rate for MCHS in 2009 was 70.8% (2008 – 62.1%) Unemployment Rate – 12% (November 2009) Median Income per Family - $42,155 (2000 Census) Demographics FOR Murray County

  4. Our Youth have historically low rates in: • High School Completion • College Completion • Standardized Test Scores Murray County’s Students

  5. Committed to Developing a College-Going Culture Committed to Increasing Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships Committed to increasing Student Motivation and Achievement Committed to Increasing Graduation Rates Committed to Preparing Students for College North Murray’s Staff

  6. Reality Store Career/College Fair College/Technical Schools Visits Teachers-As-Advisers Transition Booklets for Each Grade Level Career Development/College Preparedness through English Classes and CTAE Professional Development Strategies to Develop a College-Going Culture

  7. North Murray staff gathered in August to participate in professional learning to develop strategies to implement a “college-going culture”. The professional learning was prompted by the school’s mission/vision …to expose our students to opportunities that foster success and develop skills that will ensure career and college readiness. Professional development with Dr. Mary Anne Charron from GLISI

  8. CAREER FAIR

  9. REALITY STORE

  10. College Visits – DSC 2010

  11. North Murray High School Juniors decorate ornaments with the colors and logos of the college they want to attend. It’s Beginning To look a lot like….college

  12. GACollege411 & GCIS Instruction • Job Shadowing/Work Based Learning • “Commitment to Graduation Ceremony” for Freshman • Freshman Transition Programs • Renaissance Recognition Program • Speakers from College and Industry • Parent Involvement • Staff Development • 6 – Year Individual Academic & Career Plan More Strategies

  13. GA COLLEGE 411 Information session

  14. What does GACHE mean for NMHS Students and Teachers? Goingto College Accessto Career and College Information ConnectingEducation to the Real World HighlightingCareer Development Activities ExploringOptions for Careers and Post Secondary Education GACHE…you’re going to college! Posters in Every Classroom NMHS

  15. Freshman Transition Camp

  16. GACHE – You are Making A difference

  17. Thank you for Making it possible!

  18. Navigate new frontier with enthusiasm Maintain rigor, relevance, relationships Hold to high expectations for all Strive to develop a college-going culture At NMHS we intend to:

  19. Dr. Maria Bradley, Principal maria.bradley@murray.k12.ga.us Dr. Karen Harkleroad, Counselor and Grant Coordinator karen.harkleroad@murray.k12.ga.us 2568 Mt. Carmel Church Rd., Chatsworth, Ga. 30705 706-695-7760 NMHS Contacts

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