1. Success Watch Proven steps to rebuild student connection A Jay Musarra Supervisor of Student Development McDowell High School Erie, Pennsylvania

2. A Jay Musarra Supervisor of Student Development Something is Broken What happened? Not liking school Bored with school Failing grades Not getting along with peers/teachers Suspended or Expelled Job Pregnancy Drug/Alcohol problem

3. A Jay Musarra Supervisor of Student Development Identify at risk students and what's broken Rebuild the connection Track their progress Maintain focus on success Provide a positive experience A quick patch is not the answer Here is what works Using these steps resulted in a 97.30% graduation rate Involve everyone: Teachers, Counselors, Parents, Grandparents, Coaches, Attendance Office, P.O.’s, Military Recruiters, and Administrators

4. A Jay Musarra Supervisor of Student Development The Success Watch System Identify at risk students o Coordinate with school counselors to identify kids who are at risk of failure  Specific metrics  Standardized test scores  Middle school report card grades  Reading and math scores  Attendance  Attitude o Meet with parents o Orientation meeting

5. A Jay Musarra Supervisor of Student Development The Success Watch System Rebuild the connection Students grouped in HR together English and History classes grouped Select group of teachers More opportunities to connect Teachers stay after school - tutor make up work Administrative Involvement The “Teacher Factor” is essential

6. The Teacher Factor Positive relationships Positive role models Collaboration Positive personality traits On going professional development Checking on student status A Jay Musarra Supervisor of Student Development

7. Mentoring Field Trips Group Meetings Communication with Parents Monthly Progress Reports After School Tutoring Instructional Strategies Class for Student Success Quarterly Incentive Program Connections and Personalization for Achievement A Jay Musarra Supervisor of Student Development

8. A Jay Musarra Supervisor of Student Development The Success Watch System Track student progress Data focused with continuous monitoring Administrator is personally involved and reviews student progress Rewards offered for good attendance, behavior, grades Students will be expected to maintain a "C" average in all core courses Mandatory tutoring after school two nights a week if grades fall below "C“ Maintain good attendance and exemplify good behavior

9. Success Watch Teachers A Select Group! Provide students with more one-on-one time Helping them complete assignments Help students stay out of trouble Someone a student can trust, open up to, or go to for help

10. CourseDescription English 9 - 12 Differentiated Instruction History 9 - 12 Differentiated Instruction Core Courses Schedule based on Math & Science ability The Success Watch System Grades 9 - 12 A Jay Musarra Supervisor of Student Development

11. Grade 9 Academic Skills Study and Reading Strategies Grade 10 Behavioral Skills Promote Success in and out of school Grade 11 Social Skills Explore issues of Tolerance, Diversity and Anti - Bias Grade 12 Organizational Skills Career Mentoring The Success Watch System Grades 9 – 12 Skills A Jay Musarra Supervisor of Student Development

12. Success Watch Results Class of 2012 = 100 % Graduation Rate Class of 2011 = 100 % Graduation Rate Class of 2010 = 100 % Graduation Rate Class of 2009 = 100 % Graduation Rate Class of 2008 = 100 % Graduation Rate Supervisor Jay Musarra A Jay Musarra, Supervisor of Student Development

13. Welcome to Pennsylvania AYP Reporting System Adequate Yearly Progress Status for 2008 – 2012 Graduation & Attendance Rates 105257602 Millcreek Township School District Status Report Graduation Rate Graduation Rate Goal 90% or Improvement Met Graduation Target Graduation Rate All Seniors97.30% YES Attendance Rate Attendance Rate Goal90% or ImprovementMet Attendance Target All Students96%Yes

14. Graduation Rate 2008 - 2012GraduationClassGraduation % age Total # of Senior’s 4 Year drops Drop %age Class of 2012 Class of 2011 97.30% 97.65%55657615142.692.35 Class of 2010 96.55%560203.58 Class of 2009 96.58% 565203.42 Class of 2008 96.77% 569193.23

15. Questions and Contact McDowell High School A Jay Musarra, Supervisor of Student Development 3580 West 38 th Erie, PA. 16509 814-835-5412 musarra@mtsd.org