Student Support Services - Plymouth Public Schools

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Student Support Services
Program Update 2011-2012
April 2, 2012
Sean Halpin, Director of Student Support Services
Information
Handouts
– Counseling Staff
– Secondary School Counseling Calendars
– High School Profiles
– Post-Secondary Data
– AP Data
– College Jumpstart Brochure
– Home Education Plan Policy
– Physician’s Statement for Tutoring
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Introduction
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All school counseling services are aligned with American
School Counselor Association (ASCA) and Massachusetts
Association of School Counselors (MASCA)
Mission Statement :
“The mission of the Plymouth Public School’s Guidance Department is to provide a comprehensive developmental
counseling program, addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students. Without
regard to race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, handicap or national origin, we encourage all students to develop
realistic concepts of themselves, along with an understanding of the educational and career opportunities available to
them. Counselors collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents and community resources and agencies to
provide the support necessary to ensure that all students maximize their academic achievement and potential.
Moreover, we assist school administration in providing a safe and respectful environment that encourages a diverse
student body to become life-long, independent, critical thinkers and productive citizens in a changing society."
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Group and Individual Counseling: 3 Domains
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Academic/Technical Development
Personal/Social Development
Career Development
Staffing
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Guidance Counselors (17)
Adjustment Counselors (4)
School Psychologists (15)
Elementary: School Psychologist in each building
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IBES/SES: 1.5 each
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NMES: 1.5
Middle Schools
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Guidance PCIS (4) & PSMS (3) Guidance Counselors by House/Floor and School
Psychologists (2.6)
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Adjustment Counselor (PCIS)
High Schools
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Guidance Counselors PNHS (4), PSMS (6), School Psychologists (2.4), Adjustment
Counselors (2)
Guidance Caseloads average 300 students
Counseling Program Highlights
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Classroom Guidance
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Individual Annual Review Meetings
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Grades 5/6 Transition to Middle School
Grade 7 Mass CIS Jr. Career Inventory
Grade 8 Career-Cruising
Grade 9 Transition to High School/4-YearPlan/Career-Cruising
Grade 10 Career-Cruising
Grade 11 Career-Cruising (Resume)/Post HS Planning
Grade 12 Post High School Planning
Grades 8-11 Student Scheduling
Meetings to address specific developmental needs of individual students
Followed by a “summary” letter home
Guidance Parent Night Programs
Professional Development
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Creating a College-Going Culture (College
Board Data)
Anti-Bullying Training
Adolescent Substance Use/Abuse
Stress/Anxiety in Children
Community Resources
Educational Options
Grants
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Academic Support Grant: High School
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Class of 2011 – 99% of our students met the MCAS graduation requirement in ELA,
Math and Science
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MCAS tutoring continues for students in Math and ELA this school year
Connecting Activities Grant
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Jobs and career-readiness skills for 11th and 12th grade students
Smaller Learning Communities (SLC Grant): completing year 4 of 5
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Smaller Learning Communities/ Personalization of the high school experience
 To increase student achievement for all while closing existing achievement gaps.
 To prepare all students for success in post-secondary education and
employment.
 To provide all students with a rigorous, relevant program of studies.
 To create a school climate that provides a personalized learning environment for
every student, built on a foundation of student, staff, family, business and
community partnerships.
Investment in Innovation Grant (i3): The New England NETWORK - Year 2 of 5
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Personalizing secondary schools through creating inquiry-based units or courses that
include personalized performance assessments that are measured by common
rubrics.
Attendance Supervisor
2011 -12 Goals
1) Increase attendance at Child Study Team
meetings throughout district
2) Increase elementary level intervention
3) Improve referral form use and detail from
schools
4) Improve parent conference intervention rates
5) Implement use & measure success of student
morning texting intervention
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504 Plans
Section 504 (Civil Rights Law – Rehabilitation Act 1973)
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2.76 % (225 students)
Aspen
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Mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major
life activities
Education comparable to that provided to all students (NOT specifically
designed instruction=IEP)
Reasonable physical and instructional accommodations
Recent legislation (2009) definition of disability is “broader”
Electronic Resource Manual
504 Plans
McKinney-Vento
Definition: the homeless student’s primary nighttime residence – the basis for identifying a
student as homeless – at the time of the initial identification by the school district.
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Shelters
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Doubled-up (sharing the housing of others due to loss of housing, economic hardship)
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Unaccompanied youth – A youth not in the physical custody of a parent or legal guardian
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Unsheltered (cars, parks, campgrounds, abandoned buildings, and
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Hotels/motels, or
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Children/youth awaiting foster care (e.g. DSS emergency, temporary, transitional
placement)
2011-12
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49 total/23 current students
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Cuts across schools and grade levels
*Transportation costs: FY11 $155,000 FY 12 projected $130,000
**State Auditor determined it is an unfunded mandate ($11.3 million in Massachusetts)
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English Language Learners (ELL)
English Language Education (ELE)
 Maria da Silva, Coordinator (PNHS, PCIS)
– Pat Devno (CSES, HES, WES, flex)
– Kim Simonsen (NMES, FFES, SES, flex)
 LEP (51)/FLEP (40)
 Brazil, Dominican Republic, Philippines, Nicaragua,
China, Vietnam, Cape Verde, Nepal
 Category 1 & 2 Training for Teachers
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Home Education Plans
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Requirements per School Committee Policy
1.0 Competency of teacher(s)
2.0 A listing of the subjects to be taught.
3.0 A time schedule
4.0 A calendar
5.0 A listing of textbooks/materials/goals
6.0 Evaluation/Assessment
7.0 The child(ren) will remain in public school attendance during review period.
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85 plans for 2011-12
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K-5 (42)
6-8 (23)
9-12 (20)
Annual process: spring mailing to remind parents
General Ed Tutoring
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Physician’s Statement for
Home/Hospital Placement
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Increased tutoring pool from 5 to 25
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Tutoring Handbook 2012-13
Challenges
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Tiered Intervention Model of Student Support
CAPs (Curriculum Accommodation Plans)
Academic rigor at every grade level across
curricula
Consistency across schools and levels
Aspen gradebook usage
New & Exciting
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Chamber of Commerce College Jumpstart Program
– Vet Assistant, Pharm Tech, EMT, Food Preparation
On-site College Interviews
– UMass Dartmouth (50), Cape Cod CC (100)
2012-13 College Admission Reps at PNHS and PSHS
PSAT all 10th and 11th graders: AP Potential
Aspen Student Information System
– Student Portal, 504 Plans, Special Education
Virtual (on-line) program expansion
NASSP Conference, SLC Thematic Conference
Thank you: Maureen Metta
Questions/Comments
Thank you!
Please visit our web-pages at
www.plymouth.k12.ma.us
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PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS COUNSELING STAFF
Plymouth Public Schools Central Office
253 South Meadow Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-830-4300 tel
508-746-1873 fax
 Ellen Sugita ([email protected]), Director of Special Education
 Sean Halpin ([email protected]), Director of Student Support
Services
Cold Spring Elementary School (K-05)
25 Alden Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-830-4335 tel
508-830-4328 fax
 Robert Singer ([email protected]), School Psychologist
Federal Furnace Elementary School (K-05)
860 Federal Furnace Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-830-4360 tel
508-830-4362 fax
 Rachel Bates ([email protected]), School Psychologist
Hedge Elementary School (K-05)
258 Standish Avenue
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-830-4340 tel
508-830-4341 fax
 Karen Zopatti ([email protected]), School Psychologist
Indian Brook Elementary School (K-05)
1181 State Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-830-4370 tel
508-830-4373 fax
 Erin Roberts ([email protected]), School Psychologist
 Kelly Coyne ([email protected]), School Psychologist
Manomet Elementary school (K-05)
70 Manomet Point Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-830-4380 tel
508-830-4387 fax
 Suzanne Schmidlin, ([email protected]), School Psychologist
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Nathaniel Morton Elementary School (K-05)
6 Lincoln Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-830-4320 tel
508-830-4324 fax
 Cristina Gintoli ([email protected]), School Psychologist
 Lori Murphy ([email protected]), School Psychologist
South Elementary School (K-05)
178 Bourne Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-830-4390 tel
508-830-4398 fax
 Lauren Keris ([email protected]), School Psychologist
 Kelly Coyne ([email protected]), School Psychologist
West Elementary School (K-05)
170 Plympton Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-830-4350 tel
508-830-4442 fax
 Stephanie Luise ([email protected]), School Psychologist
Plymouth Community Intermediate School (06-08)
117 Long Pond Road
508-830-4450 tel
508 830-4464 fax
 Michele Maguire ([email protected]), Guidance Counselor
 Nicole Morrison ([email protected]), Guidance Counselor
 Mona Nichols-High ([email protected]), Guidance Counselor
 Diana Torrey ([email protected]), Guidance Counselor
 Tracey Denelle ([email protected]), Adjustment Counselor
 Jennifer Pinto ([email protected]), Adjustment Counselor
 Lori Rush ([email protected]), School Psychologist
 Christina Tosh ([email protected]), School Psychologist
Plymouth South Middle School (05-08)
488 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-224-2725 tel
508 224-5660 fax
 Kristen Buchanan ([email protected]), Guidance Counselor
 Erin Durkee ([email protected]), Guidance Counselor
 Patti Michelin ([email protected]), Guidance Counselor
 Stacey Strassel ([email protected]), School Psychologist
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Plymouth North High School (09-12)
41 Obery Street
Plymouth, MA 02360
508 830-4410 tel
508 830-4422 fax
 Robert McKay ([email protected]), Guidance Chairperson
 Brunnie Getchell ([email protected]), Guidance Counselor
 Jo-Anne Gretemeyer ([email protected]), Guidance Counselor
 Andrea Norton ([email protected]), Guidance Counselor
 Michael Canavan ([email protected]), Adjustment Counselor
 Alida Nickerson ([email protected]), Adjustment Counselor
 Meghan Strawn ([email protected]), School Psychologist
Plymouth South High School (09-12)
490 Long Pond Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-224-8769 tel
508-224-1628 fax
 Sean Halpin ([email protected]), Director of Guidance &
Remediation Services
 Maureen Metta ([email protected]), Guidance Chairperson
 Danielle Cafferty ([email protected]), Guidance Counselor
 Mark Furman ([email protected]), Guidance Counselor
 Jason Hall ([email protected]), Guidance Counselor
 Emily Nugent ([email protected]), Guidance Counselor
 Lindsay Saba ([email protected]), Guidance Counselor
 Gioia Tango ([email protected]), Adjustment Counselor
 Katherine Kullberg ([email protected]), School Psychologist
 Christina Tosh ([email protected]), School Psychologist
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SITE:
Counseling Department Master Calendar
PLYMOUTH NORTH HS
SCHOOL YEAR:
August
 Student Scheduling- adjustments/conflicts
 Student Transcript Review
 Registering and transferring students
 Freshman Orientation
 Summer school updates
 Update Guidance Website information
September
 Grade 12 College Planning Workshops
-Classroom visits
-Individual senior meetings
 Grade 9 Classroom Guidance Workshops Transition to High School
 Connecting Activities student meetings
 MCAS Tutorials scheduled
 New student and Jr/ Sr meetings
October
 Grade 10 and 11 PSAT/College Planning
Classroom Workshops
 Junior individual meetings
 Open House Parents’ Night
 Plymouth College Fair & CIGA College Fair
 Senior Information Night
 Sophomore Planning Night
 New Teacher Guidance Info Meeting
November
 Ongoing individual grade 11 meetings
 Grade 10 individual meetings
 Meetings with failing students
 Career Assessments Tech Exploratory
 Guidance Letters to Parents: Seniors
 Update/revise Program of Studies Booklets
 Early Action/ Decision applications
December
 Grade 12 Financial Aid Night
 Ongoing Individual Grade 10 Meetings
 PSAT results meeting
 College applications!
 Second Grade 12 individual meetings
On-Going
 Attend Child Study Team/ IEP/CAP/504
meetings
 Phone-calls home to failing/struggling students
 Attend grade specific Honors Breakfasts
 Attend guidance (and other related) meetings
2011-2012
January
 Senior Failure Meetings
 College Goal Sunday: FASFA Assistance
 Senior Financial Aid Workshop
 Credit Denial meetings
 College Applications
 Ongoing Grade 12 meetings
February
 Grade 10 Career Assessment /Exploration and
Portfolio Planning Workshops
 Second individual grade 11 meetings
 Classroom Visits for Junior SATs
 MCAS Biology
March
 Local Scholarship Evening
 Tech Exploratory Fair
 Grades 9-11 Course Selections/Postsecondary
Planning Classroom Workshops
 Individual Course Selection meetings
 ELA MCAS
 Sophomore Early Awareness Financial Aid Night
April
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May
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June
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Grade 11 College Planning Night
NEACAC College Fair – Juniors
Individual Course Selection meetings
Grade 12 In-Danger of Failure Parent Notices
PPS Job Fair
Senior Final Plan Meetings
AP Exam Sessions
Senior Academic Awards/Scholarships
Ceremony
Math MCAS
Science MCAS
Scheduling summer school/conferences and notices
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PLYMOUTH SOUTH HS
SCHOOL YEAR:
August
 Student Scheduling- adjustments/conflicts
 Student Transcript Review
 Registering and transferring students
 Freshman Orientation
 Tech/ Business/Partnership Development
 Update Guidance Website information
September
-Classroom meetings
-Begin individual grade 12 meetings
 Grade 9 Classroom Guidance Workshops Transition to High School
 Grade 9 Individual Transition Meetings
 Connecting Activities Career-to-Work meetings
 Grade 11/12 Tech Coop Placement
 Tech students: career portfolio planning
October
 Grade 10 and 11 PSAT/College Planning
Classroom Workshops
 Ongoing senior postsecondary meetings
 Ongoing individual freshman meetings
 Open House Parents’ Night
 Plymouth College Fair & CIGA College Fair
 Grade 12 Parents College Info Breakfast
 Tech Studies Vocational Advisory Dinner
 New Teachers’ Guidance Info Meeting
November
 Ongoing individual grade 12 meetings
 Grade 10 Career Assessment /Exploration
Workshops and portfolio planning
 Ongoing individual freshman meetings
 Career Assessments Tech Exploratory
 Guidance Letters to Parents: at Risk/Failures
 Early Action/ Decision applications
 Update/revise Program of Studies Booklets
 Freshman anti-bullying workshops
December
 Grade 12 Financial Aid Night
 Grade 10 Career Assessment /Exploration
Workshops and portfolio planning
 Grade 10 Parent Info Night – “Planning for
Success”
 Ongoing Individual Grade 10 Progress Meetings
On-going
 Attend Child Study, IEP/CAP/504 meetings Smallgroup Educational and Skill Enhancement
Workshops (October-June)
 Attend grade specific Honors Breakfasts
 Attend guidance (and other related) meetings
2011-2012
January
 PSAT results info meeting
 On-going grade 10 individual meetings
 Guidance Letters to Parents: at Risk/Failures
 College Goal Sunday: FASFA Assistance
February
-Classroom meetings
-Begin individual grade 11 meetings
 Grade 10 Career Assessment /Exploration and Portfolio
Planning Workshops
 Ongoing individual grade 11 Career College Planning
meetings
 Grade 11 resume-writing workshops
 Allied Health Club Internships
 MCAS Biology
March
 Scholarship Information Meetings
 Tech Exploratory Fair
 Grades 9-11 Course Selections/Postsecondary Planning
Classroom Workshops
 Grade 11 resume-writing workshops
 Ongoing Individual Course Selection/College & Career
Planning
 ELA MCAS
April
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May
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June
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Grade 11 College Planning Night
Grade 11 resume-writing workshops
NEACAC College Fair – Juniors
Ongoing individual grade 11 Career College Planning
meetings
Grade 12 In-Danger of Failure Parent Notices
PPS Job Fair
Ongoing individual Grade 11 Career College Planning
meetings
AP Exam Sessions
Senior Academic Awards/Scholarships
Ceremony
Tech Studies Gender Equity Conference
Math MCAS
Science MCAS
Undergraduate Academic Leadership and Tech Awards
Night
Scheduling summer school/conferences and notices
Site: ________PCIS____________
August
• Register new students / transfers
• Review / adjust student schedules
• Collect and organize student data for teacher distribution
September
• Distribute student information to teachers (i.e., CAPs, 504s,
social/emotional/behavioral information)
• Introduce self and function of guidance office to students
• Initiate communication with families regarding custodial / legal
issues
▪ Review McKinney/Vento status of students, update paperwork,
report to central office
• Attend grade 6 open house night
• Attend grade 7 & 8 open house night
School Year: __2011 / 2012___
February
• Deliver grade 7 classroom presentation regarding career
development (Mass CIS)
• Deliver grade 8 classroom presentation regarding career
development (Career Cruising)
March
• Accompany grade 8 students to Tech Expo
• Accompany grade 7 students to Tech Expo
• Offer grade 8 Guidance Information Night for parents
• Present high school information to grade 8 students in the
classroom setting
• Meet with grade 8 students individually regarding high school
course selection
• Manage MCAS materials and testing (English Language Arts)
October
• Begin to meet with 6th and 7th grade students individually
regarding adjustment to intermediate school / secondary
education
• Deliver grade 6 classroom presentation regarding academic /
social transition to intermediate school setting
• Review and update student ISSPs
▪ Present powerpoint on Mass Maritime Academy to Grade 8
▪ Attend field trip to Mass Maritime Academy
April
• Continue to meet with grade 8 students individually regarding
high school course selection
• Process Technical Studies Program applications
• Develop new / review existing CAPs
• Coordinate meetings between principal and students with
failing grades
November
• Continue to meet with 6th and 7th grade students individually
education
• Develop Curriculum Accommodation Plans for students with
failing grades
failing grades
• Consult with families regarding their need for holiday support
• Schedule and facilitate parent / teacher conferences
• Process private school applications
• Support 7th grade staff and students during the Camp
Bournedale experience
December
• Process private school applications
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 Continue to meet with 6 and 7 grade students individually
education
May
• Manage MCAS materials and testing (Math, Science &
Technology, Social Sciences)
• Meet with elementary school counselors and collect
information regarding incoming students (7 schools)
• Prepare documentation and present information to high school
counselors regarding transitioning 8th grade students
• Review and update student ISSPs
January
failing grades
• Continue to meet with 6th and 7th grade students individually
education
June
• Support coordination of and participate in 6th grade Open
House / Orientation Night
• Conduct tours for incoming 6th grade students
• Attend House Award Ceremony evening event
• Attend 8th Grade Graduation evening event
• Chaperone 8th Grade Dinner Dance evening event (optional)
• Collect documentation and create guidance files for
transitioning 8th grade students
Ongoing
• Attend grade specific Honors Breakfasts
• Attend 6th grade Student of the Month Ceremony
• Attend monthly meetings with the Principal
• Attend monthly meetings with Guidance Supervisor
• Manage renewal procedure for Section 504 Plans
• Facilitate monthly Ambassador meetings
▪ Manage McKinney/Vento status/paperwork/communications
▪ Facilitate new student enrollments
Site: ________PSMS___________
August
• Register new students / transfers
• Review / adjust student schedules
• Collect and organize student data for teacher distribution
• Attend open house to distribute registration packets
September
• Distribute student information to teachers (i.e., CAPS, 504s,
social/emotional/behavioral information)
• Introduce and explain function of guidance counselor/house
office to students
• Meet with 5th grade students individually regarding adjustment
to intermediate school
• Meet with 8th graders individually
• Initiate communication with families regarding custodial / legal
issues
• Attend grade 5/6 and 7/8 grade open house night
• Assist with 5th Grade GMADE testing
October
• Deliver grade 5 / 6 classroom presentation regarding academic/
social transition to middle school
• Meet with 7th grade students individually regarding
adjustment to secondary education and mid-term progress report
follow-up
• Identify and meet with struggling students
• Review and update student ISSPs and CAPs
November
• Meet with 7th grade students individually regarding
adjustment to secondary education and mid-term progress report
follow-up
• Meet with 5/6th grade students individually regarding
adjustment to secondary education and report card follow-up
• Develop Curriculum Accommodation Plans and/or academic
improvement plans for students struggling to make academic
progress
• Attend parent / teacher conferences
December
• Assist with College Field Trip for 8th grade students
• Continue to meet with 5/6th grade students individually
regarding adjustment to secondary education and report card
follow-up
• Schedule 8th Grade career development classroom presentations
January
• Develop academic improvement plan with struggling students
• Deliver 8th Grade classroom presentation regarding career
• PPS Early College/Career Awareness Night for 7th and 8th
grade parents
• Begin Tech Studies Application process with 8th graders
School Year: __2011 / 2012___
February
• Deliver 8th Grade classroom presentation regarding career
• Continue Tech Studies Application process with 8th graders
March
• Accompany grade 7&8 students to Tech Expo
• Finish processing Technical Studies Program applications
• Present high school scheduling information to grade 8 students
in the classroom setting
• Meet with grade 8 students individually regarding high school
course selection
• Assist in proctoring MCAS
April
• Continue to meet with grade 8 students individually regarding
high school course selection
• Deliver 7th grade classroom presentation regarding career
development (Mass CIS Jr.)
• Deliver 5th grade classroom presentation regarding career
development (My First Resume)
• Develop academic improvement plan with failing students
May
• Assist in proctoring MCAS
• Meet with elementary school counselors and collect
information regarding incoming students
• Prepare documentation and present information to high school
counselors regarding transitioning 8th grade students
• Review and update student ISSPs and CAPS
June
• Support coordination of and participate in 5th & 6th grade Open
House / Orientation Night
• Conduct tours for incoming 5th / 6th grade students
• Attend 8th Grade Graduation evening event (optional)
• Chaperone 8th Grade Field Trip (optional)
• Collect documentation and create guidance files for
transitioning grade students
Ongoing
• Attend grade specific Honors Breakfasts
• Attend monthly meetings with Guidance Supervisor, Principal
• Child Study Team, IEP, CAP, 504 Meetings
• Individual student meetings and group counseling in response
to school /student needs
Profile
2011-2012
Plymouth North High School
41 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA 02360
(508) 830-4410 FAX (508) 830-4422
Kathleen McSweeney, Principal
Linda McCann, Assistant Principal
William Burkhead, Assistant Principal
Kevin Farrell, Freshmen Housemaster
Sean Halpin, Director of Guidance & Remediation Services
Community
The oldest town in the country, Plymouth is steeped in Pilgrim
history. It occupies 102 square miles, making it the largest
town in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is a
residential community, commercial center, and summer resort,
accommodating many tourists and seasonal residents. The
service industry is the major source of employment and
revenue to the town. With a population of more than 56,000
year-round residents, Plymouth boasts a proud mixture of
American society.
School
The school first opened its doors in 1963 under the name of
Plymouth-Carver Regional High School. With the opening of
Carver High School in 1987, it was named Plymouth North
High. It serves 1058 students in grades 9-12 from the north,
west and central neighborhoods of Plymouth. Plymouth North
features a full range of academic courses as well as state-ofthe-art vocational technical programs in marketing and allied
health. Plymouth North High School is accredited by the New
England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Graduation Requirements
One hundred and ten credits which includes:
20 credits of English
15 credits of Social Studies
15 credits of Mathematics
15 credits of Science
10 credits of Physical Education
Class of 2011
Four-Year College or University – 55%
Two-Year College or Technical School – 21%
Scholastic Assessment Test Mean Averages
Students enrolled in Four-Year colleges:
Critical Reading 524; Math 554; Writing 512
Total Post-Secondary Education:
Top 5%
Top 10%
Top 15%
Top 20%
Robert J. McKay, Guidance Chairperson
Brunnie Getchell, Freshmen Guidance Counselor
Jo-Anne D. Gretemeyer, Guidance Counselor
Andrea M. Norton, Guidance Counselor
Michael D. Canavan, Adjustment Counselor
Meghan Strawn, School Psychologist
Curricula Levels
Advanced Placement, Honors, College Preparatory 1, College
Preparatory 2, and Basic
Advanced Placement Courses
English Literature, Language & Composition, European
History, US History, Spanish, Calculus AB, Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, and additional online options
Honors/Accelerated Courses
-English I, English II, American Literature, World
Literature, Journalism/Media Studies
-World History, US History I & II, International
Relations, Economics, & US Conflicts 1950-Pres.
-Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus,
Discrete Math, Statistics
-Integrated Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Human Anatomy and Physiology, Earth Science
-French 3; Spanish 3,4
-Additional online options
Grade Explanation
A+ 97-100 A 93-96
B+ 87-89 B 83-86
C+ 77-79 C 73-76
D+ 67-69 D 63-66
A- 90-92 Excellent Quality
B- 80-82 Good Quality
C- 70-72 Acceptable Quality
D- 60-62 Poor Quality
E 0-59 Failing
WP - Withdrawn Passing; WF - Withdrawn Failing
WDN Withdrawn from School
Rank
Students’ rank in their class will be based on a weighted fourlevel grade point average scale. Courses are weighted
according to level of difficulty, based on the system currently
employed by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education
for admission to state colleges and the University of
Massachusetts. Only high school grades earned in English,
Math, Science, Social Studies, Foreign Language and
Technical Studies (Chapter 74) courses taken either within the
Plymouth Public School District or in a regionally accredited
secondary school are included in these calculations.
Level 1 (Advanced Placement Courses) –
A+ = 5.3, A = 5.0, A- = 4.7;
Level 2 (Honors/Accelerated Courses) –
A+ = 4.8, A = 4.5, A- = 4.2;
Level 3 (College Preparatory 1 Courses) –
A+ = 4.3, A = 4.0, A- = 3.7;
Level 4 (College Preparatory 2 Courses) A+ = 3.8, A = 3.5, A- = 3.2
Since 2007, Plymouth North High School graduates have enrolled in the following colleges and universities:
American University
Anna Maria College
Arizona State University
Art Institute of Boston
Assumption College
Austin Peay State University
Babson College
Bates College
Becker College
Ben Franklin Inst. of Tech.
Bentley College
Boston Architectural College
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Bridgewater State College
Bryant College
California State/East Bay
Champlain College
Clark University
Clarkson University
Clemson University
Coastal Carolina University
Colby College
Colby-Sawyer College
College of Mt. St. Vincent
College of the Holy Cross
Connecticut College
Cornell University
Curry College
Daniel Webster College
Dartmouth College
Dean College
Eastern Connecticut State
Eastern Nazarene College
Edison State College
Elizabethtown College
Elmira College
Elon College
Emerson College
Emmanuel College
Endicott College
Fairfield University
Fisher College
Fitchburg State College
Florida Institute of Technology
Fordham University
Framingham State College
Franklin Pierce College
George Mason University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Gettysburg College
Green Mount College
Hamilton College
Harvard University
Hofstra University
Ithaca College
Johnson and Wales University
Johnson State College
Keene State College
Laboure College
Lasell College
Lehigh University
LeMoyne College
Lesley University
MacIntosh College
Maine Maritime Academy
Marist College
Marymount University
Marymount Manhattan College
MA College of Art & Design
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Merrimack College
Miami University/Ohio
Michigan State Univ.
Monmouth Univeristy
Montserrat College of Art
Mt. Ida College
New England Institute of Art & Comm.
New England Tech
Newbury College
Nichols College
Northeastern University
Norwich University
Ohio State University
Ohio Wesleyan University
Paul Smith College
Penn State University
Pine Manor College
Plymouth State College
Princeton University
Providence College
Quinnipiac College
Regis College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhode Island College
Roanoke College
Rochester Institute of Technology
Roger Williams University
Rutgers University
Sacred Heart University
Salem State College
Salve Regina University
San Diego State University
School of Visual Arts
Simmons College
Southeastern University
Southern Connecticut State Univ.
Southern New Hampshire University
Springfield College
St. Anselm College
St. Joseph's College (ME)
St. Joseph's University
St. Leo's College
St. Michael's College
Stonehill College
Suffolk University
SUNY/Stony Brook
Syracuse University
Temple University
Texas State University
The University of the Arts
Thomas College
Towson University
Tufts University
U.S. Military Academy
UMASS - Amherst
UMASS - Boston
UMASS - Dartmouth
UMASS - Lowell
University of Bridgeport
University of Central Florida
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Hartford
University of Maine - Farmington
University of Maine - Orono
University of New England
University of New Hampshire
University of New Haven
University of Rhode Island
University of Richmond
University of San Francisco
University of South Carolina
University of Tampa
University of Vermont
University of West Florida
Villanova University
Virginia Military Institute
Wagner College
Wentworth Institute of Technology
West Chester University
Western New England College
Westfield State College
Wheaton College
Wheelock College
Wofford College
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester State College
District Summary by School (2011)
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This report contains a summary of the total numbers and percentages of each AP Exam score (1 to 5) by subject in your district, the total number of exams taken by subject at each
school in your district, and the total number of students by education level at each school in your district.
Data Updated Jul 20, 2011, Report Run Mar 26, 2012
Plymouth Public Schools (D214317) Total Students: 184; Total Schools: 2
District Totals by Score
Score
Art
Hist
Mus
Theo
Eng
Euro
Lit
Hist
Comp
Macr
Econ
Micr
Econ
Psyc
US
Gov
Pol
US
Hist
Worl
Hist
Calc
AB
Biol
Chem
Phys
B
Span Total
Lang Exams
% of
Total
Exams
5
7
2
3
5
18
1
4
1
2
43
13.5
4
13
6
11
18
18
5
4
3
2
80
25.1
20
7
14
9
8
9
2
92
28.8
14
2
4
5
8
8
6
57
17.9
7
5
12
8
3
47
14.7
61
25
36
29
15
319
100.0
Calc
AB
Biol
Phys
B
Span
Lang
Total
Exams
42
16
18
19
2
153
19
9
18
10
13
166
3
1
2
1
2
1
Total
2
1
8
1
1
4
1
11
1
6
7
2
54
21
1
1
Mus
Theo
Eng
Lit
Comp
Euro
Hist
Macr
Econ
Micr
Econ
1
9
11
1
45
10
30
1
40
Psyc
US
Gov
Pol
US
Hist
1
District Totals by School
School
Art
Hist
Plymouth North High School (221785)
Plymouth South High School (221784)
2
6
1
1
24
Worl
Hist
29
1
11
1
Chem
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school in your district, and the total number of students by education level at each school in your district.
Data Updated Jul 20, 2011, Report Run Mar 26, 2012
Students by Education Level
School
Total Students Unknown
No Longer in
High School
12th Grade 11th Grade 10th Grade 9th Grade <9th Grade
Plymouth North High School
102
2
61
39
Plymouth South High School
82
3
62
17
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(cohort-based) and includes public school data only.
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StudentTracker for High Schools
Aggregate Report
Prepared for
PLYMOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Data not found for enrolled in first fall immediately following graduation from high school.
AVG = 62%
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AVG = 62%
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AVG = 62%
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AVG = 62%
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Count of Students Enrolled in College the Fall Immediately Following Graduation From High School
Effective Date = December 8, 2011
Class of
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Total in the Class
522
561
543
558
543
564
542
570
Total Enrolled
Total in Public
321
336
326
327
322
372
351
371
182
216
197
201
206
238
214
236
Total in Private
139
120
129
126
116
134
137
135
Total in 4-Year
264
259
226
264
233
276
259
271
Total in 2-Year
57
77
100
63
89
96
92
100
Total In-State
214
236
234
224
242
266
262
271
Total Out-of-State
107
100
92
103
80
106
89
100
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Data not found for enrolled in college at any time during the first year after high school.
AVG = 65%
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AVG = 65%
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AVG = 65%
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AVG = 65%
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Count of Students Enrolled in College at Any Time During the First Year After High School
Class of
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Total in the Class
522
561
543
558
543
564
542
Total Enrolled
Total in Public
351
353
346
352
340
388
366
205
228
217
217
218
246
227
Total in Private
146
125
129
135
122
142
139
Total in 4-Year
275
267
229
279
240
285
263
Total in 2-Year
76
86
117
73
100
103
103
Total In-State
241
250
252
245
253
278
273
Total Out-Of-State
110
103
94
107
87
110
93
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Data not found for enrolled in college at any time during the first two years after high school.
AVG = 70%
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AVG = 70%
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AVG = 70%
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AVG = 70%
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Count of Students Enrolled in College at Any Time During the First Two Years After High School
Class of
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Total in the Class
522
561
543
558
543
564
Total Enrolled
395
385
374
376
370
407
Total in Public
236
245
232
234
243
262
Total in Private
159
140
142
142
127
145
Total in 4-Year
295
287
245
291
247
289
Total in 2-Year
100
98
129
85
123
118
Total In-State
276
267
273
264
280
294
Total Out-of-State
119
118
101
112
90
113
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Data not found for enrolled in college the first year after high school who returned for a second year.
AVG = 87%
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AVG = 87%
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AVG = 87%
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AVG = 87%
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Count of Students Enrolled in College the First Year After High School Who Returned for a
Second Year (Freshman to Sophomore Persistence)
Class of
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Total in the Class
522
561
543
558
543
564
Enrolled Anywhere 1st Year
351
353
346
352
340
388
Enrolled Anywhere 2nd Year
312
314
300
304
299
329
In Public 1st Year
205
228
217
217
218
246
184
194
177
182
182
198
In Private 1st Year
146
125
129
135
122
142
128
120
123
122
117
131
In 4-Year 1st Year
275
267
229
279
240
285
253
251
217
258
228
265
In 2-Year 1st Year
76
86
117
73
100
103
59
63
83
46
71
64
In-State 1st Year
241
250
252
245
253
278
211
218
210
203
216
228
Out-of-State 1st Year
110
103
94
107
87
110
101
96
90
101
83
101
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Data not found for high school graduates with a college degree within six years.
AVG = 40%
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AVG = 40%
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AVG = 40%
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AVG = 40%
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Count of High School Graduates with a College Degree
Class of
2004
2005
Total in the Class
522
561
Total With a Degree
217
214
Total from Public
104
101
Total from Private
113
113
Total from 4-Year
189
188
Total from 2-Year
28
26
145
140
72
74
Total In-State
Total Out-Of-State
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Time to College Graduation Within Six Years (Associate's, Bachelor's and Higher)
Data not found for time to college graduation.
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Count of Time to College Graduation within Six Years
Class of
2004
2005
522
561
9
7
Graduated in 3 Years
13
9
124
130
55
40
16
28
Total In the Class
Graduated in 2 Years or Less
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Class of 2004 Postsecondary Enrollment and Progress
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Count of Class 2004 Postsecondary Enrollment and Progress
Total in the Class:
522
Academic Years
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
Graduated
0
9
22
New to College
351
35
13
9
4
Retained
0
303
285
143
69
Returned After Stop
0
0
5
10
19
No Longer Enrolled &
Not Graduated
0
39
74
102
Not in NSC to Date
171
136
123
112
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146
201
2009-10
217
2010-11
2011-12
226
0
2
3
0
43
27
0
18
14
0
121
136
149
0
108
106
103
0
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Total in the Class:
561
Academic Years
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
Graduated
0
7
16
New to College
353
25
13
5
Retained
0
309
285
147
Returned After Stop
0
0
4
10
Not Graduated
0
39
75
Not in NSC to Date
208
181
168
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146
2009-10
186
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
214
0
0
2
6
0
0
87
48
0
0
8
10
0
0
91
119
130
0
0
162
159
153
0
0
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Total in the Class:
543
Academic Years
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
Graduated
0
6
19
134
New to College
346
22
12
Retained
0
294
272
Returned After Stop
0
0
Not Graduated
0
Not in NSC to Date
197
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2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
176
0
0
0
11
8
0
0
0
141
74
0
0
0
6
6
8
0
0
0
46
71
100
134
0
0
0
175
163
151
143
0
0
0
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Total in the Class:
558
Academic Years
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
Graduated
0
6
17
141
0
0
0
0
New to College
352
18
14
10
0
0
0
0
Retained
0
299
265
129
0
0
0
0
Returned After Stop
0
0
9
9
0
0
0
0
Not Graduated
0
48
80
107
0
0
0
0
Not in NSC to Date
206
187
173
162
0
0
0
0
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Total in the Class:
543
Academic Years
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
Graduated
1
4
19
0
0
0
0
0
New to College
339
27
11
0
0
0
0
0
Retained
0
295
256
0
0
0
0
0
Returned After Stop
0
0
7
0
0
0
0
0
Not Graduated
0
41
85
0
0
0
0
0
Not in NSC to Date
203
176
165
0
0
0
0
0
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Total in the Class:
564
Academic Years
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
Graduated
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
New to College
388
17
0
0
0
0
0
0
Retained
0
327
0
0
0
0
0
0
Returned After Stop
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Not Graduated
0
59
0
0
0
0
0
0
Not in NSC to Date
176
159
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Total in the Class:
542
Academic Years
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
2017-18
Graduated
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
New to College
366
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Retained
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Returned After Stop
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Not Graduated
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Not in NSC to Date
176
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Most Common Institutions of Enrollment in the Fall Immediately following High School Graduation for All Classes
by Number of Students
Rank
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Name
CAPE COD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BRIDGEWATER STATE UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-DARTMOUTH
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AT AMHERST
QUINCY COLLEGE
MASSASOIT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY
WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY
JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY
KEENE STATE COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON
STONEHILL COLLEGE
CURRY COLLEGE
WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY
BRYANT UNIVERSITY
WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY
FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
BENTLEY UNIVERSITY
EMMANUEL COLLEGE
FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY
ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY
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State
MA
MA
MA
MA
MA
MA
MA
MA
MA
RI
MA
NH
MA
MA
MA
MA
RI
MA
MA
MA
NH
MA
MA
NH
RI
Level
2-year
4-year
4-year
4-year
2-year
2-year
4-year
4-year
4-year
4-year
4-year
4-year
4-year
4-year
4-year
4-year
4-year
4-year
4-year
4-year
4-year
4-year
4-year
4-year
4-year
Type
Public
Public
Public
Public
Public
Public
Public
Private
Public
Private
Private
Public
Public
Private
Private
Public
Private
Public
Public
Private
Public
Private
Private
Private
Private
Total
456
204
167
122
98
73
61
53
49
45
41
38
33
32
29
29
28
25
24
24
23
22
21
21
21
Appendix
Graphs (in order of appearance)
Percent of Students Enrolled in College the Fall
Immediately Following Graduation From High School
(pp. 2-5)
Description
Percentage of high school students who enrolled in a two- or four- year postsecondary institution in the fall semester immediately following
graduation. The fall semester immediately following graduation is defined as any enrollment that occurs between August 15 and October 31.
Percent of Students Enrolled in College at Any Time
During the First Year After High School
(pp. 7-10)
Percentage of high school students who enrolled in a two- or four-year postsecondary institution in the academic year immediately following
graduation. The first year after high school includes any enrollment that occurs between August 15 of the graduation year and August 14 of the
following year.
Percent of Students Enrolled in College at Any Time
During the First Two Years After High School
(pp. 12-15)
Percentage of high school students who enrolled in a two- or four-year postsecondary institution in the academic year immediately following
graduation. The first two years after high school includes any enrollment that occurs between August 15 of the graduation year and August 14 of the
second year.
Percent of Students Enrolled in College the First year
After High School Who Returned for a Second Year
(pp. 17-20)
Percentage of students who remained enrolled in postsecondary education from the first year to the second year. Note: The graphs show the
percentage of students who remained enrolled at any postsecondary institution, not retention at the same institution.
Percent of High School Class with a College Degree
Within Six Years (pp. 22-25)
The six-year degree completion at two- and four-year institutions. Note: These graphs will only display for high school classes with at least six years
of postsecondary enrollment data available. Only associate's, bachelor's, and advanced degrees are counted in these rates. Certificates are not
included.
Time to College Graduation Within Six Years (p. 27)
This graph shows the time to first degree broken down by the number of academic years since the students graduated from high school.
Class of XXXX Postsecondary Enrollment and Progress
(each class year is on its own page)
Most Common Institutions of Enrollment in the Fall
Immediately Following Graduation from High School
for All Classes by Number of Students
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Progress of a single class of students through postsecondary education. Each segment of the bar chart corresponds to one of the following
definitions:
GRADUATED: Student has completed an associate's, bachelor's or higher degree (certificates are not included). Once a student is counted as a
graduate, he or she is not counted again elsewhere in the report. A graduated record is reported before all other possible categories (e.g. New to
College, Retained, etc.)
NEW TO COLLEGE: First year that the student was found in the Clearinghouse database.
RETAINED: Student was enrolled during the previous year and continues to be enrolled in the current year. The graphs show the student's continued
enrollment at any postsecondary institution, not retention at the same institution.
RETURNED AFTER STOP OUT: Student was enrolled, did not appear in postsecondary education the following year, and reappeared in a year thereafter.
NO LONGER ENROLLED & NOT GRADUATED: Student was enrolled in postsecondary education, but currently is not and there is no record of
completion.
NOT IN NSC TO DATE: Student was not found in the Clearinghouse database. (Note: Institutions that participate in the Clearinghouse represent more
than 93% of the nation's two- and four- year postsecondary enrollment. Students who are enrolled in postsecondary institutions that do not
participate in the Clearinghouse are not in the Clearinghouse database.
List of the postsecondary institutions where students are most likely to enroll first after they graduate high school.
Term
High School Class (labeled by graduation year)
Academic Year
Includes all students who graduated high school between September 1 of the previous year and August 31 of the graduation year.
Defined as any collegiate enrollment that occurs between August 15 of one year and August 14 of the following year.
Institutional Level
Indicates the level of degree predominantly offered by the institution (i.e. two-year or four-year).
Institutional Type
Indicates whether the institution is controlled publically or by a private entity.
Institutional Location
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Definition
Indicates if an institution is in-state or out-of-state based on the comparison between the states where the institution and the high school are
located.
School District Name:
School District Address:
Physician’s Statement for Temporary Home or Hospital Education
603 CMR 28.03(3)(c)
Student Information:
Student Name: ________________________________________________ DOB: _______________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________
Physician’s Information:
Physician’s Name: _____________________________________ Telephone #: _________________
Type of Physician: _________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
at home and/or
at a hospital:
The student will require educational services
for more than 14 days.
for recurrent periods of less than 14 days, that will accumulate to more than 14 days in the
school year.
The school district should consider the following medical information when planning instructional services:
The student’s health during this period(s)
will affect /
will not affect the provision of full educational
services. If services will be affected, please explain why and how services will be impacted.
The student is expected to return to school on _____________________________.
(MM/DD/YY)
_________________________________________________________
___________________________
Physician’s Signature
Date
Massachusetts Department of Education / Physician’s Statement
Recommended Form - 28R/3
Page 1 of 1
7.1
PLYMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HOME EDUCATION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
Chapter 76, Section 1 of Massachusetts Law provides a legal basis for parents to request permission to
instruct their child(ren) at home.
To try to establish ground rules for shared responsibility between parents in the Plymouth Public Schools,
the following regulation shall apply in judging an alternative for home education plans for approval or
disapproval.
PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATION
Parents requesting permission to implement an Alternative Home Education Program of their child(ren)
shall request permission for conducting such a program by filing a formal letter with the Superintendent
of Schools at least sixty (60) days prior to the program’s initiation. The School Committee will act upon
the request no later than forty-five (45) calendar days of submission of the parent request.
The request to implement an Alternative Home Education Program shall be accompanied by a detailed
educational program for each child to be taught at home. The program must include a description of the
following:
1.0
Competency of teacher(s) to include academic background, experience, or any other factors
which may assist the School Committee in judging the competency of the instructor. If
instruction is to be provided by providers other than the parents, the names and
backgrounds of these individuals should be listed.
2.0
A listing of the subjects to be taught.
3.0
A time schedule indicating the number of minutes per day to be allocated to each subject
area. The School Committee recognizes that in some instances parents may not follow a
traditional public school day or calendar. However, a schedule is required.
4.0
A calendar indicating the number of minutes per day during which instruction will be
given.
5.0
A listing of the textbooks and/or teaching materials to be employed, and/or a listing of clear
goals to be achieved by each child. Goals should be listed for each academic area.
6.0
Evaluation/Assessment - Parents will also include as part of the child’s educational plan an
outline describing the types of evaluative instruments and/or procedures to be utilized in
periodically measuring the child’s academic growth. Measures may include formal and
informal assessments including but not limited to standardized tests, report cards, progress
reports, and student portfolios.
7.0
During the period that the program for home teaching is being reviewed, the child(ren) will
remain in public school attendance.
H:Policies\PolBk\7.1 Home_Education_Alternative_Program
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7.1
EVALUATION
The superintendent/designee or school committee must also have access to the textbooks, workbooks, and
other instructional aids to be used by the child(ren) and to the lesson plans and teaching manuals to be
used by the parents. This access is necessary only to determine the type of subjects to be taught and the
grade level of the instruction for comparison purposes with the curriculum of the public schools.
Finally, the superintendent or school committee may properly require periodic standardized testing of the
child(ren) to ensure educational progress and the attainment of minimum standards.
In consultation with the parents, the school authorities may decide where the testing is to occur and the
type of testing instrument to be used. Where practical, a neutral party should administer the test. Other
means of evaluating the progress of the child(ren) may be substituted for the formal testing process, such
as periodic progress reports or dated work samples, subject to the approval of the parents.
In evaluating the proposed home education alternative plan, recommendations of the Superintendent of
Schools and his/her designated administrators and teaching staff shall be considered of the highest
importance.
Parent will indicate their willingness to permit the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee to
observe and evaluate instruction pursuant to Chapter 71, Section 1.
REVIEW
The Superintendent of Schools shall, on an annual basis, review the effectiveness of the Home Education
Program. Included in the review will be an assessment of pupil growth and a recommendation for
suggested changes. The Superintendent retains the discretion to require review more often annually if in
his/her opinion the child is deprived of an education appropriate to the child’s abilities. The annual review
shall be the occasion for the parent or legal guardian to submit an updated program for the ensuing school
year. The School Committee will act upon the updated review no later than forty-five (45) calendar days
of the submission of the review.
REFERENCES:
Massachusetts Law, Chapter 76, Section 1
Perchembeles vs. Frizzle, Superior Court
Hampshire County, 1978
In Care and Protection of Charles & Others,
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court,
March, 1987
New Life Baptist Church vs. Longmeadow,
U.S. District Court, July, 1987
Approved: 09 Sept. 1985
Johnson v. Charles City Community Schools Bd. of Education (1985)
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7.1
Approved:
09 Sept 1985
Revision:
Information:
Discussion:
Approval:
Revision:
21 Jan1987
Revison:
03 Oct 1988
17 Oct 1988
27 Feb1989
Information:
Discussion:
Discussion:
Approval:
Revision:
Elementary
Regional
Information:
Discussion:
Approval:
29 Feb 1988
21 Mar 1988
21 Mar 1988
01 Mar 1988
22 Mar 1988
22 Mar1988
Revision:
07 Nov 1994
19 Dec 1994
06 Feb 1995
06 Feb 1995
Information:
Discussion:
Approval:
30 Aug 2010
30 Aug 2010
30 Aug2010
Review:
Information:
Discussion:
Approval:
February 7, 2011
February 7, 2011
February 7, 2011
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College Jumpstart Program
College Jumpstart Acceptance In order to officially accept a grant award from the Plymouth Area Chamber Foundation for one of our College Jumpstart certificate programs, a student and a parent (if the student is under 18) must sign below. By signing this acceptance letter you and your child both agree to complete the college certificate program requirements and fulfill all of the necessary obligations related to course responsibilities. Parents agree that they will support the student in this endeavor and provide the necessary transportation and other items as needed so that the student can complete the studies. In addition each student must submit the required documentation with the grant match of $50 ‐ $75 (depending upon the certificate program chosen). All documentation and funds must be submitted 30 days prior to starting the course. We anticipate that many students will apply for this opportunity over the coming year. Our goal is to have students take full advantage of the program and see the course through to completion and acceptance of the college certificate in the end. So a firm commitment is mandatory. The grant match is non‐refundable and if a student misses the required classes they will not have an opportunity to make up class work; thus resulting in a lost opportunity for themselves and someone else who might have been eligible to attend. We ask that you acknowledge this set of commitments and guidelines by signing below: Student Name: _________________________________________ High
School
Sponsored by:
Students
Student Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _____________ Parent or Legal Guardian Name: _________________________________________ Parent or Legal Guardian Signature: ______________________________________ Date: _____________ School to C
areer
▶ Veterinary Assistance
▶ Pharmacy Technician
▶ Food Preparation & Handling
in the Health Care industry
▶ EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
Student Application for College Jumpstart Grant
Please complete the entire application and attach required documents with your completed
application and send to:
Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation
134 Court Street
Plymouth MA 02360
508-830-1620
Are you thinking of putting off college?
This may be an opportunity you won’t want to miss.
A local program is being introduced to get your career off to a great start once you graduate from High School. The
College Jumpstart program is a new grant program designed to get you in an exciting career in as little as 13 weeks. Take
advantage of great college certificates in Veterinary Assistance, Pharmacy Technician, Food Preparation and handling in
the Health Care industry and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certification.
The cost to you? $75. Or less. You pay $50 - $75 as your part of the grant match and our grant program pays the rest of the
cost of getting you a college certificate close to home. The College Jumpstart is a stepping stone to a new career for you
once you graduate and provides an open door if you decide to continue on towards more college programs in the future.
How do you qualify?
Take the following steps to get started.
 Talk to your high school guidance counselor. Your guidance counselor has to recommend you for this program.
He/she will discuss your future career plans with you and let you know if you are a good candidate for this grant
program. Students are accepted regardless of grade point average but you must graduate from High School to
qualify. Ask your guidance counselor for a simple application.
 Discuss your options with a parent or guardian, complete the application and supply a short essay (one page
maximum) on why you would like to be accepted in the College Jumpstart program. Send documents to the
address on the application.
Based upon availability of funding and class openings you could easily start your college certificate program in July or
September after graduation. Decisions on your acceptance will be made by May 1 of each year based upon your successful
completion and submission of the required documents and your receipt of a high school diploma. Some courses require
that you must be 18 years of age upon class start to qualify.
All courses will be held in Plymouth.
The College Jumpstart program is funded by local business owners and organizations that want you to succeed and get the
necessary college courses to get your career off to a great start. We only ask that if you apply for this grant you complete
the course requirements and take this opportunity seriously. Many students will be eligible so we don’t want to deny any
students this opportunity if they are motivated to take advantage of this unique program.
Name: _________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________
Town: __________________ State: ______________ Zip Code: _________________________
Year of Graduation: ______ School: ________________________________________________
Combined Family Income of Household: ___________Number of Family Members: _________
School Guidance Counselor:________________________________________________________
Guidance Contact Information: ____________________________________________________
Signature of Guidance Counselor: __________________________________________________
Additional Documents that need to be submitted with this application:
1. High School transcripts, can be from Junior or Senior year
2. One page letter stating why you want to be chosen for this grant opportunity
3. Signed parent or guardian commitment sheet and your signature
Upon acceptance into this program you will be required to furnish a copy of a High
School Diploma and payment for your matching amount of the grant prior to 30 days
from course start date.
Number your preferred choice of Certificate Programs by preference.
Certificate Course
Veterinary Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
EMT
Food Preparation
First Choice
Classes by Massasoit Community College
Second Choice
Third Choice
Last Choice

Student Support Services - Plymouth Public Schools

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