achievement matters a plan for high school success and preparation for college and career readiness
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ACHIEVEMENT MATTERSA PLAN FOR HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS
AND PREPARATION FOR
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
Francis Scott Key High School’s Mission
FSK is an ever-changing, historic community, rich in tradition and pride. Our mission is to nurture and support students as they mature socially, ethically and emotionally while encouraging them to achieve academic excellence and a healthy lifestyle. We recognize and value each student as an individual. Through a diverse and rigorous program of study, we empower students with the confidence and skills of the 21st century needed to successfully navigate the challenges of adult life in a global society.
Why do we need to increase rigor?
• Almost 80% of today’s fastest-growing jobs require some post-secondary education.
• Success in college builds upon success in high school.
• Effective study habits, student maturity, and responsibility are all skills and character traits developed in high school.
• The school profile can affect acceptance into college.
Why do we need to increase rigor?
• Ensure that all students are well prepared for post-secondary education, career and civic life
• Increase student achievement and raise expectations for all students
• Rigor is not for the traditionally college-bound student alone; rather, all students should be provided with an education that qualifies them for college entry should they so choose
Today’s Job Market
Education Level Percentage of Jobs in 1973
Percentage of Jobs 2020
High School Dropout 32% 11%
High School Graduate 40% 24%
Some College 12% 30%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher
16% 35%
Attending Higher Education Pays OffLevel of Education Lifetime Earnings
Less than high school $1 million
High school graduate $1.4 million
Some college $1.6 million
Associate’s degree or other 2 year degree $1.8 million
Bachelor’s degree $2.4 million
Master’s degree $2.8 million
Doctoral degree $3.5 million
Professional degree $4.2 million
The gap between a high school graduate and bachelor’s degree is now 77%. In 1975 it was 50%.
Competitiveness for College Entrance Continues to Rise
Last year…University of Maryland (College Park) had 28,000 applicants - 12,000 were admitted
(71% in top 10th of their class)
Towson University had 15,000 applicants – 10,000 were admitted (24% in top 10th of their class)
Salisbury University had 7,500 applicants – 4,000 were admitted (23% in top 10th of their class)
Avg. GPA Avg. SAT
University of MD College Park 3.2 1300
Stevenson University 3.1 1470
McDaniel College 3.5 1240
Salisbury University 3.3 1700
Towson University 3.3 1650
UMBC 3.6 1800
Maryland Colleges and Universities Entrance Requirements
College Ready? Career Ready?
Is ready for career the same
thing as ready for college?
• Yes! Research shows employers expect students to graduate from high school with the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful.
Today’s Reality
• To have options and opportunities in the national and global job markets, ALL high school graduates need to be prepared for some post-secondary education and/or training.
WHERE IS FSK TODAY?
FSK School AttendanceSchool Year Attendance
RateAbsent 5 Days
or FewerAbsent More Than 20 Days
2014 95% 42% 8.2%
2013 94.9% 38.2% 9.4%
2012 94.4% 40.2% 12.7%
2011 94.3% 38.4% 10.4%
2010 94.5% 40.5% 12.1%
Advanced Placement (AP) ExamsSchool
YearTotal
StudentsTotal
Exams% Scoring 3
or Better% Students of 9-12 Enrollment
2014 247 353 40.5% 24.7%
2013 261 400 46.3% 25.6%
2012 172 262 47.3% 17.4%
2011 105 152 55.3% 9.7%
2010 119 195 64.6% 10.4%
FSK SAT Data (school averages)
School Year
Critical Reading
Math Writing Total Score
% of graduating
seniors taking the
SAT
2013-2014 512 509 491 1512 52%
2012-2013 506 515 496 1517 57%
2011-2012 539 537 518 1594 45%
2010-2011 517 520 511 1548 44%
2009-2010 517 525 507 1549 43%
PSAT
Freshman Seminar
SAT/ACT or ASVAB
Career Completer or Major
Job Shadow, SKILLS USA, or
Internship
Career Readiness
PSAT
Freshman Seminar
SAT/ACT or ASVAB
SAT or ACT
Honors Courses, AP Coursework &
Exams
College Readiness
• The best preparation for college is a rigorous high school schedule comprised of Honors and AP courses.
• College readiness is usually measured in terms of completion of Honors and AP courses, AP test scores, and PSAT/SAT or ACT scores.
• ReadiStep scores can help identify where student stands on the path to readiness for college and career.• Our job at FSK is to work with the student and his/her parents to
help get the student where he or she wants to be.
Opportunities to Increase Academic Readiness
• Students should challenge themselves to take the most rigorous coursework their abilities/talents allow
• Take advantage of courses such as Freshman Seminar and SAT Prep• While not required these courses are crucial in developing academic
skills
• Read and write outside of assigned school work
• Take advantage of programs that allow students to receive extra help from teachers and staff• KEY Time provides students with 35 minutes, 4 times a week to meet
with their teachers for extra help, participate in study groups, access the media center or computer labs, and work on academic work
• Programs such as the Eagle Learning Lab (which is open Mon-Thurs until 3:30 p.m.)
AP Courses Offered at FSK• English
• AP Language & Comp• AP Literature & Comp
• Math• AP Calculus A/B• AP Calculus B/C• AP Statistics
• Science• AP Biology• AP Chemistry• AP Physics• AP Environmental Science
• Social Studies• AP Government• AP US History• AP Human Geography• AP World History• AP European History• AP Psychology• AP Macroeconomics
• Fine Arts• AP Studio Art• AP Music Theory
• World Languages• AP Spanish Language
Opportunities to Increase Career Readiness• Choose a state-approved career and technology
completer or major
• Students completing the University of Maryland requirements should also consider doing a completer (dual completer)
• Participate in a job shadow or internship (Career Connections Program)
• Compete in SKILLS USA as a student at CCCTC
• Take advantage of career speaker activities
• Take advantage of career preparation activities (such as writing a resume and mock interview)
• Extra-curricular activities and leadership positions
Characteristics of a Well Prepared 9th Grader
• Good attendance habits
• Punctuality
• Willingness to learn
• Advocate for himself or herself
• Time management skills
• Willingness to challenge himself or herself academically
• Read and write outside of school
• Participate in extracurricular
and/or community activities
Upcoming Dates