graduation

Finding ways to fix Michigan’s dropout crisis is the focus of public hearings that began May 8 as part of a statewide initiative to increase the number of high school graduates to stabilize a weak economy.

Graduation rates questioned
State works to recalculate how students are counted
By BOBBY AMPEZZAN
Times Herald
Across the Blue Water Area, more than 90% of students are graduating from high school -- a nice number that may be about to plummet this year.
For years, the state has estimated graduation rates by comparing the number of graduates against the number of students who enrolled in the fall. The result is a percentage that doesn't accurately reflect how many kids are dropping out, some officials said.

This week's national report showing Detroit had the lowest graduation rate among major cities does raise some concerns about the performance of Michigan's largest city and other urban school districts, but it is also subject to the argument that it is not, currently, valid to compare dropout and graduation rates state to state.

The attached is a report from Achieve, Inc.

This message comes from our member, John Petitto, Avondale HS:

This is an announcement for the new graduation and dropout application training workshop to be conducted by the MPAAA and CEPI. Building administrators need to be aware of the changes in the report, the processing of information, and the subsequent audit requirements. THIS IS ALL NEW.

MPAAA members:

As most of you are (hopefully) aware, CEPI has spent several years in the
process of converting our graduation and dropout rate calculations from the old 1-year-at-a-time approach, to the new 4-year cohort.

Are you looking for an organizational chart that lays out responsibilities, duties, and deadlines for such things a graduation, honor roll ceremonies, or, Senior Recognition Night? Here it is. Thanks to Dave Barry, Principal of Walled Lake HS.
The projects building functions contained include: Honor Roll Ceremony, Senior Honors Night, Graduation, Financial Aid Night, New Student Luncheon, Lockers, keys, Two-way radios, Work Orders, Fire/Tornado Drills, Athletic Eligibility, Facility Use Form, Fund Raising Form, Student Drop.

STATE LOOKING TO EXTEND HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION TIME

The Department of Education is hoping federal officials will allow more Michigan high school students some extra time to graduate as they run up against the state’s higher graduation requirements.