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High School Graduation Rate, Urban Archdiocesan and Diocsean Schools of Cincinnati, Covington, and Newport
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati and the Diocese of Covington calculate a graduation rate for the urban schools in the same manner. The calculation is simply the number of high school graduates divided by the number of freshmen four years earlier. This calculation is similar to the public school district calculations in that it is a [...] more
High School Graduation Rate, Newport Independent Schools
The State of Kentucky defines the graduation rate as the percentage of students entering a high school in the ninth grade that graduate in four years. Many students, especially in urban areas, move between schools within or outside of their school district, making accurate calculation difficult and expensive. Kentucky has moved to a standard four [...] more
High School Graduation Rate, Covington Independent Schools
The State of Kentucky defines the graduation rate as the percentage of students entering a high school in the ninth grade that graduate in four years. Many students, especially in urban areas, move between schools within or outside of their school district, making accurate calculation difficult and expensive. Kentucky will soon be moving to [...] more
High School Graduation Rate, Cincinnati Public Schools
The State of Ohio defines the graduation rate as the percentage of students that received a diploma in four years (including summer graduates), accounting for dropouts and withdrawals. Many students, especially in urban areas, move between schools within or outside of their school district, making accurate calculation difficult and expensive. Ohio will soon be [...] more
Reading and Math Achievement, Urban Diocesan Schools of Covington and Newport
The Archdiocesan Schools of Cincinnati use the TerraNova Multiple Assessment to assess progress in reading and math. Grade four has been designated as a critical milestone for student progress in reading, representing a shift from learning how to read to reading to learn. Competence in mathematics is essential for functioning in everyday life as well as [...] more
Reading and Math Achievement, Urban Archdiocesan Schools of Cincinnati
The Archdiocesan Schools of Cincinnati use the TerraNova Multiple Assessment to assess progress in reading and math. Grade four has been designated as a critical milestone for student progress in reading, representing a shift from learning how to read to reading to learn. Competence in mathematics is essential for functioning in everyday life as well as [...] more
Reading and Math Achievement, Newport Independent Schools
Newport Independent Schools uses the Kentucky Core Content Test to assess progress in reading and math. The targets reported below represent the state level AYP (adequate yearly progress) targets. Grade four has been designated as a critical milestone for student progress in reading, representing a shift from learning how to read to reading to learn. Competence in mathematics is [...] more
Reading and Math Achievement, Covington Independent Schools
Covington Independent Schools uses the Kentucky Core Content Test to assess progress in reading and math. The targets reported below represent the state level AYP (adequate yearly progress) targets. Grade four has been designated as a critical milestone for student progress in reading, representing a shift from learning how to read to reading to learn. Competence in mathematics [...] more
Reading and Math Achievement, Cincinnati Public Schools
Cincinnati Public Schools uses the Ohio Achievement Test to assess progress in reading and math. The targets reported below represent the state level AYP (adequate yearly progress) targets. Grade four has been designated as a critical milestone for student progress in reading, representing a shift from learning how to read to reading to learn. Competence in [...] more
Goal 3: SUCCEEDS academically
Every student will succeed academically
High-quality teaching and involved parents and caregivers are critical factors in determining acadmic outcomes. Teacher training, professional development and support for students and families must align with high expectations for every student.
Why Is It Important?
Student academic success is the core objective of all the strategies implemented as a part of Strive. All the education partners from early childhood through college are committed to establishing high standards for all students and providing a rigorous curriculum that challenges students and prepares them with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the 21st Century.
In order to promote student success, educators, families, service providers and the community must focus on each student gaining the necessary skills and knowledge at each transition point to be successful at the next level: