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• Increasing the number of freshmen on track to graduate
• Seeking a solution to the problem of students being in double dose classes.
• Freeing up freshmen schedules to provide room for more electives and to meet the new
graduation requirements for the Class of 2020.
• Maximizing the effectiveness of reading specialists
• Aligning instructional practices with best practices and other national models

District Goal & Target Alignment

1. Develop a clear focus on students and on the quality of experiences and supports provided
to students.
2. Ensure that quality teaching and learning is supported in a climate and culture of trust and
positive relationships.
3. By 2020, greater than 84% of students will achieve expected or higher than expected growth
on the College Board Suite of Assessments Spring Assessment by increasing the ability of
students to be successful on text dependent questions.

Duration

The pilot will last for one year.

Control Group

Students with similar reading scores will be placed in a section of Reading I and Pre-AP World
History and Geography. The number of control groups will be determined based on student
placement data.

Treatment Group

The treatment group will have the students with the identified cut scores. The number of
treatment groups will be determined based on student placement data.

Evaluation

1. Students will be closely monitored and evaluated throughout the year at the following
intervals:

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• 1 Marking Period Progress Report • 3 Marking Period Progress Report
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• 1 Marking Period End • 3 Marking Period End
• 2 Marking Period Progress Report • 4 Marking Period Progress Report
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• 2 Marking Period End • 4 Marking Period End
2. A sub-committee will be formed to evaluate the pilot. A formal report will be made to the
school board.

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