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Southwest High School and Law Academy 2011-2012

Southwest High School and Law Academy 2011-2012. Ms. Shawnder Worthington Education Program Specialist. The Need for More Resources. There is a nationwide emphasis on increasing the number of high school students

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Southwest High School and Law Academy 2011-2012

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  1. Southwest High Schooland Law Academy2011-2012 Ms. Shawnder Worthington Education Program Specialist

  2. The Need for More Resources • There is a nationwide emphasis on increasing the number of high school students who graduate and are prepared for education beyond high school and for their chosen fields of work. • In order to achieve this worthy goal the State of Georgia is focusing on providing resources to students that exhibit a high probability of not graduating.

  3. The Role Education Program Specialist • Work to improve graduation rates for all population subgroups within the school • Perform responsibilities such as gathering and analyzing data for individual students; identifying potential barriers to graduation • Develop and implementing individual intervention strategies • Work with students to develop a graduation and achievement plan to include the best program to meet academic and postsecondary goals.

  4. Areas of Help for Students What are some ways in which I can help you?

  5. Academic Achievement The more you know, the more you grow.

  6. Athletics Students at Southwest High School and Law Academy are “student-athletes”. This means that academics come before athletics. Nourish your mind, body, and soul!

  7. BAND Clubs and Organizations • Get involved! CHEERLEADING FCCLA Technology Team DECA FBLA BOOK CLUB JOBS FOR GEORGIA DANCE CHORUS MOCK TRIAL

  8. Daily Attendance • Come to school each day. Seventy percent of success in life is showing up!

  9. Building Good Relationships • Choose your friends wisely.

  10. Career PathwaysWhere will your path lead? CONSTRUCTION INTERACTIVE MEDIA AIR FORCE JROTC SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Law Justice FOOD SCIENCE NUTRITION MARKETING MANAGEMENT

  11. Overcoming Obstacles Life’s problems wouldn’t be called “hurdles” if there wasn’t a way to get over them.

  12. DevelopingGood Study Skills • Learn how to learn.

  13. Someone to Listen Have you ever needed someone to just listen? When you need to talk, I am here.

  14. Time Management • Time waits for no man. Don’t waste it!

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