2008-2009 State Music Performance Assessment Report
To: District School Superintendents Campus Principals Music Supervisors and District Contacts From: David Lewis President, Florida School Music Association Date: December 8, 2009 Subject: 2008-2009 State Music Performance Assessment Report Please find enclosed the 2008-2009 State Music Report for the State of Florida FSMA member schools. As referenced in DPS memo 2009-231, dated November 25, 2009, Florida data indicates a correlation between student participation in school arts programs (including music programs) and student achievement (see the study information at www.flmusiced.org or follow the links in the memorandum). The consistent pattern shown the recent Florida study of the 2007-2008 12th Grade Class indicated: For all students: the more music and arts classes taken, the higher the student achievement in such measures as graduation rate, GPA, FCAT, and the SAT For students on free and reduced lunch: the more music and arts classes taken, the higher the student achievement in all measures For students of all ethnicities: the more music and arts classes taken, the higher the student achievement in all measures The more arts classes taken, the less likely a student is to dropout of high school. The data contained in this report will allow you to compare student participation numbers in your music program to similar schools statewide. Please see the definitions and explanation of codes attached. For your ease of use, this report is also posted at www.flmusiced.org. The Florida School Music Association (FSMA) coordinates and oversees all interscholastic music activities in the State of Florida. FSMA membership is required for schools that wish to participate in state sanctioned interscholastic music activities.
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