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Southwest Arkansas College Preparatory Academy : Partnerships, Planning and Results – A Community Vision

Southwest Arkansas College Preparatory Academy : Partnerships, Planning and Results – A Community Vision. Donnie Whitten, Superintendent Arkadelphia Public Schools Paulette Blacknall, Director of Education Renewal Zone Henderson State University . Welcome. A Community Vision.

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Southwest Arkansas College Preparatory Academy : Partnerships, Planning and Results – A Community Vision

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  1. Southwest Arkansas College Preparatory Academy: Partnerships, Planning and Results – A Community Vision

    Donnie Whitten, Superintendent Arkadelphia Public Schools Paulette Blacknall, Director of Education Renewal Zone Henderson State University
  2. Welcome
  3. A Community Vision Donnie Whitten, Superintendent Arkadelphia Public Schools High School Redesign Phase III Arkansas Task Force on Higher Education Remediation, Retention and Graduation Rates – Access to Success Governor’s Education Works Summit Clark County Strategic Plan Pilot Program – April, May, June of 2009
  4. 2008 Explore Data AHS 9th graders Assesses English, Math, Reading, and Science Our focus: English, Math, and Reading
  5. 2008 EXPLORE DATA Benchmark score indicates that a student is on target to be successful--50% likely to earn a “B” or better in a corresponding college course, 75% likely to earn a “C” or better. Students report their future educational plans and career interests.
  6. English 8th grade benchmark score: 13 34 students Indicated they plan to attend 4+ years of college, but did not meet the benchmark score
  7. Math 8th grade benchmark score: 17 55 students Indicated they plan to attend 4+ years of college, but did not meet the benchmark score
  8. Reading 8th grade benchmark score: 15 54 students Indicated that they plan to attend 4+ years of college, but did not meet the benchmark score
  9. Summary Overall, 78 students planned to attend 4+ years of college but did not meet the benchmark score in one or more areas. 31 students of those students did not meet the benchmark in English, Math, and Reading.
  10. Arkadelphia College Preparatory Academy Universities, public schools, Dawson Education Service Cooperative, business partners, community leaders, parents, and elected officials are collaborating to address college remediation, retention, and graduation rates beginning at the middle school level using data from EXPLORE, PLAN, and ACT.
  11. Partners Henderson State University Ouachita Baptist University Arkadelphia Public Schools Centerpoint Public Schools Gurdon Public Schools Arkansas Department of Education Ouachita Technical College Dawson Education Service Cooperative
  12. Partners South Arkansas Math and Science Center HSU/OBU ROTC Ross Foundation, Arkadelphia Cabe Foundation, Gurdon Olds Foundation, Amity Southern Bancorp, Arkadelphia Clark County Strategic Plan State Representative Johnnie J. Roebuck
  13. Paulette Blacknall, DirectorSouthwest-A Education Renewal ZoneHenderson State University Pilot Program – 2008
  14. Organization Four Modules Math English Reading Study Skills/Career Exploration
  15. Staffing Classes are co-taught One public school teacher/licensed teacher One University faculty member
  16. Handbook Rules Attendance Tardiness Unacceptable Behaviors Dress Identification
  17. Other Campus security Lunch Opening Celebration
  18. Pictures removed to reduce file size

  19. Arkadelphia College Preparatory Academy Pilot Program Data Analysis 2009

  20. Student Attendance Data
  21. Year 2
  22. Year 2 – Clark County Schools Planning Committee Include County Wide School Districts Increase enrollment to 88 students Eligible students: 9th & 10th graders Private Funding Increase District Commitments October 12, 2009 – Opening Celebration
  23. 2009 Explore Data Clark County 9th graders – 302 tested English, Math, Reading, and Science Focus: English, Math, and Reading
  24. English 8th grade benchmark score: 13 95 students Indicated they plan to attend 4+ years of college, but did not meet the benchmark score
  25. Math 8th grade benchmark score: 17 160 students Indicated they plan to attend 4+ years of college, but did not meet the benchmark score
  26. Reading 8th grade benchmark score: 15 135 students Indicated that they plan to attend 4+ years of college, but did not meet the benchmark score
  27. Summary Overall, 160 students plan to attend 4+ years of college but did not meet the benchmark score in one or more areas. Our students have big dreams, but will they be ready for college?

  28. Arkadelphia College Preparatory Academy 2009-2010 Data Analysis

  29. Attendance 2009-2010
  30. Explore Test Results 2009-2010
  31. Explore Test Results 2009-2010
  32. Plan Test Results 2009-2010
  33. Plan Test Results 2009-2010
  34. Year 3 136 students October – May – Selected Saturdays Two weeks in June Increase number of staff Incentives
  35. Funding Partners Ross Foundation Southern Bancorp – Clark County Plan Cabe Foundation Olds Foundation Private funding to date: $176, 000.00
  36. Arkadelphia Promise www.arkadelphiapromise.com Arkadelphia Promise Foundation Southern Bancorp Ross Foundation Arkadelphia Public Schools Clark County Strategic Plan
  37. Next Steps Increase number of student participants Continue seeking funding sources Four year academy with residential requirements for upperclassmen Reduce remediation rates for high school seniors entering college
  38. THANK YOU Questions and Comments
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