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Rigorous core curriculum
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Example: General education math course met minimum standards.
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Example: Double math course provides solid basic academic preparation for more advanced mathematics.
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Challenging coursework options
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Example: Opportunities were limited to one advanced placement calculus and two honors English courses.
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Example: 20 advanced placement and honors courses are offered.
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Challenging graduation requirements
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Example: General math and science courses met graduation requirements.
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Example: Students must complete advanced algebra, geometry, biology, and either chemistry or physics to graduate.
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Curriculum relevant and accessible to students with different backgrounds interests, capacities, and career goals
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Example: Vocational courses had minimal connections with academic coursework.
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Example: Six career tracks enable students to connect academic and work-related skills.
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Postsecondary partnerships that offer college-level learning opportunities for students
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Example: Students were required to take coursework on campus.
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Example: Students may enroll in college courses at local community college, and
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Teachers who are competent to deliver a challenging curriculum
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Example: All teachers were prepared to teach regular curriculum.
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Example: 10 teachers are prepared to teach advanced placement, honors, and International Baccalaureate courses.
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Teachers who are oriented and prepared to meet student needs
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Example: Teacher orientation addressed needs of diverse student population.
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Example: Teachers are coached on ways to modify instructional approach when students fail to progress.
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School supports in place to ensure teacher success
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Example: Teachers operated independently.
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Example: Teachers have opportunities to interact and collaborate with one another.
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Personalized learning environments that allow teachers to know their students well and operate in a more collegial manner
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Example: School operated with 5,000 students.
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Example: Schools-within- schools are formed ranging from 225-600 students.
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School characterized by a welcoming, caring, and positive atmosphere
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Example: Student surveys indicated that students thought school staff did not care about them personally.
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Example: Student surveys indicate positive student affiliation with the school.
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School mechanisms to ascertain student needs and track student progress
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Example: School orientation program advised students to think of the future.
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Example: Point-of-entry testing at high school entrance includes both academic and interest assessments.
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Multiple mechanisms to provide struggling students with extra academic support
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Example: School provided limited after-school tutoring.
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Example: Students have opportunities to participate in academies, Saturday school, “catch-up” classes, and summer school.
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Postsecondary planning and application support for all students
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Example: Students were informed about dates, times, & costs of postsecondary tests.
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Example: Key postsecondary tests are required, free, and offered on campus.
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Postsecondary counseling for all students
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Example: Counselors focused on course scheduling,
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Example: Counselors are hired to offer postsecondary education and career counseling.
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School facilitation of postsecondary connections
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Example: Some students participated in the Upward Bound program.
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Example: In addition to encouraging student participation in GEAR UP, Talent Search, and Upward Bound, the school facilitates meetings between students and postsecondary reps.
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Orientation for families on promoting postsecondary education
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Example: School provided assistance on identifying sources of financial support to families of college-bound students.
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Example: School initiates meetings with families of entering students to discuss postsecondary expectations and how families can help.
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