preparing mountaineers for college. nmhs partners with gache in 2010/2011 to expand our program to...
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Preparing Mountaineers for College
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.
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)
Our Youth have historically low rates in:
High School Completion College Completion Standardized Test Scores
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
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
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.
North Murray High School Juniorsdecorate ornaments with the colors and logos of the college they want to attend.
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
What does GACHE mean for NMHS Students and Teachers?
Going to College
Access to Career and College Information
Connecting Education to the Real World
Highlighting Career Development Activities
Exploring Options for Careers and Post Secondary Education
GACHE…you’re going to college!
NMHS
Posters in Every Classroom
Navigate new frontier with enthusiasm
Maintain rigor, relevance, relationships
Hold to high expectations for all
Strive to develop a college-going culture
Dr. Maria Bradley, Principal [email protected] Dr. Karen Harkleroad, Counselor and
Grant Coordinator [email protected]
2568 Mt. Carmel Church Rd., Chatsworth, Ga. 30705
706-695-7760