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Upland Junior High. -forms -recommendations -contact. It is our mission to ensure that all students learn the skills and behaviors to thrive in an ever-changing world. Student Population 2010. 77% Free and Reduced Lunch 15% African American 62% Latino 16% White 18% English Learners
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Upland Junior High -forms -recommendations -contact It is our mission to ensure that all students learn the skills and behaviors to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Student Population 2010 • 77% Free and Reduced Lunch • 15% African American • 62% Latino • 16% White • 18% English Learners • 11% Students with Disabilities
Cores Core team of teachers assigned to a group of students Consistent expectations between classes Assignment Coordination
March Madness • Each Homeroom represents a college • Coincides with college basketball season • Free Throw and Spirit Competition
College Night • Contact colleges early • Ask reps to bring info and give a short presentation • Have a decorated booth ready for reps
Success for AllWe believe all kids can learn! • Identification for intervention • Purpose of intervention • Classes • Reading Lab • Math Intervention • Directed Studies • Saturday Classes • Access program
Trust Awards • Don’t reinvent the wheel. • Find an application that you like and tailor it to your school. • We wanted it to be similar to a college application. • We also wanted the students to learn to write an essay similar to a college entrance essay. • A rubric was created to score essays. • Teachers volunteered their time to score the essays. • We awarded points to each requirement.
Celebration of Applicants • Honoring all 91 applicants • Applicants were invited to a formal luncheon. • Formal invitations were delivered personally. • Tables were set with linens and decorations. • Panel of former students at differing stages of their college career were invited to the luncheon. • Panelist told their story • Students were given the opportunity to ask questions.
Parent Involvement • English Night • Math Night • Science Night • Student Led Conferences • Parent Institute for a Quality Education (PIQE)