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Stephenson High School Dr. Brian Bolden, Principal

Stephenson High School Dr. Brian Bolden, Principal. Senior Academy Pilot Program 2012-2013. Stephenson High School Mission Statement. Ready For College?. The Stephenson High School mission is to educate and prepare students to be productive members of their ever-changing world.

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Stephenson High School Dr. Brian Bolden, Principal

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  1. Stephenson High SchoolDr. Brian Bolden, Principal Senior Academy Pilot Program 2012-2013

  2. Stephenson High School Mission Statement Ready For College? The Stephenson High School mission is to educate and prepare students to be productive members of their ever-changing world. The purpose of the Senior Academy would be to prepare our graduates with the rigor and critical thinking skills necessary to sustain a successful post-secondary experience.

  3. Are High School Students Prepared for College • The data shows these students struggle to get a B average as freshmen at the state’s universities and community colleges, even after leaving top-performing high schools with good grades. • “More and more students seem to be less prepared for college; particularly math and English skills are not where we would like them to be when they come to college,” said Chancellor Rita Cheng, at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. • College and K-12 officials blame the performance declines on myriad factors, from inadequate high school preparation to high school grade inflation, newfound independence and increased partying away from home. • “I don’t believe you do anyone any favors by artificially boosting a grade. To do what? All that does is give (students) a false sense of security,” said Chico, who formerly served as president of the Chicago Public Schools board and chairman of the board of the City Colleges of Chicago.

  4. What’s the plan? Senior Academy criteria

  5. SELECT STUDENTS – Approx. 75-90 rising seniors for the 2012-2013 school year • SELECT FACULTY AND STAFF – 1 Counselor, 1 Science, 1 Social Studies, 2 Math, 2 Language Arts • ELECTIVES – Skills, Business Education, and Work-Based Learning

  6. Student Initiatives • Senior Project • College Preparatory Lessons and Strategies • Advanced Placement Courses • Interdisciplinary Units • Community and Volunteer Services • SHS College Tour 2013 • “Dress For Success”

  7. Application Process • G.P.A = 2.5 or higher • ACT/SAT Scores • Essay Sample • Personal Interview • Discipline, Attendance, and Tardy Reports • Required Summer Readings • Leadership • Responsible * All applications and interviews will be conducted by the Senior Academy Review Board

  8. Next for parents • Your or your child may pick up an application from the counseling center or the main office. • The application is due Friday, April 13, 2012. • Students have already began to pick up applications. • The first group interviews will take place in March, 2012 • The second round of interviews will take place during the month of April, 2012. • Students will be notified of their acceptance in May, 2012.

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