South Central High School

SOUTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL MEASURE OF SUCCESS REPORT CARD

Principal: Julie Cary School Counselor(s): Audrey Nealy COAD Students Completing MEASURE: Jessica Best, Jena Bogovich, and Aleida Velasquez Enrollment: 11th grade 390

School Counselor’s Comment Results During my first year at South Central, I Before viewing the presentation, 93% of noticed the seniors and their parents parents from the graduating class of 2016 have procrastinated on adequately preparing already engaged in discussion on post- for high school graduation and college secondary education with their student. After admission. I was really looking forward the presentation, 97% of parents plan to engage to this presentation and getting the in discussions on their student’s post-secondary junior class parents involved before the education options. new school year began, in order to expose them to the time commitment that is required throughout their senior year. -Audrey Nealy, 12th Grade School Counselor, South Central High School

Critical Data Element In order to increase the number of graduating seniors applying to college a presentation was provided to both students and parents concerning college readiness and the transition from high school to college. Out of 100 junior class students, 68 reported that they had already engaged in a conversation Statement Linking Data Element to regarding post-secondary options with their Achievement parents, while 31 students reported that they 40% of the 2014 graduating class had not engaged in a discussion with their attended a 4-year institution. Out of parents concerning post-secondary education, 100 students of the current junior class, and 1 student did not answer 72 of them plan to attend a 4-year institution after viewing the college readiness presentation.

Systemic Changes: School counselors play an important role in motivating students to achieve a post-secondary education. It is critical to acknowledge the importance of parental involvement in the student’s future decisions. In addition, getting the parents to start discussing their student’s aspirations and goals early on is key factor in their academic success.

Stakeholders Involved & Strategies

Stakeholder Strategy School Counselor Advocated to promote parent Faces Behind the Data involvement in Pre and post surveys were distributed to parents the transition and students of the junior class. A parent from high school commented on one of the surveys and to college; expressed her gratitude in educating her about Advertised the the college preparation process. parent information Goals for Future night to the 1. Getting more stakeholders involved. South Central 2. Organize a Family Night event to High School familiarize 12th grade school counselor community. and ECU students to our targeted Administrator(s) Presented the audience. opening remarks 3. Encourage group interaction as part of during our the presentation. Parent Night; 4. Deliver the presentation to the parents Collaborated and students in unison to promote with other discussion of post-secondary education. administration to determine a desired presentation date. Teacher(s) Aided in distributing data collection (surveys); Presented students with prepared presentation on college readiness. School Librarian Provided space necessary for presentation.