EMERSON HIGH SCHOOL Serving the youth of Skagit County since 1976 Celebrating 43Years A program of
TARGET POPULATION Emerson High School serves students who are: At-risk of school failure Credit deficient Have unique health conditions Pregnant & parenting Self-supporting/employed Alternative learners
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS Male = 52.7% Female = 47.3% Avg. Age @ enrollment = 16.6 years Average credit deficiency at enrollment = 1.0 years Pregnant/parenting = 5.5 % all students ( 3.9% 2018, 9.8% 2017) 11.5 % all female students (8.9% 2018, 21.1% 2017) 9.7% have a health condition that impacts learning 18% on truancy petition Ethnicity Caucasian Hispanic Other 23.0 % 64.8 % 12.2%
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS • 13.5% of student at enrollment indicate Spanish/Mixtec/Trique is their primary language • Upon enrollment 60% of minority, non-primary English language learner students had failed at least 3 classes the previous semester. • Emerson provides individualized language instructional support to Transitional Bilingual students
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS • 77% of Emerson students report at least one significant trauma; 35% report 3+ more trauma experiences: disproportionately higher than same aged students in regular high schools • Centers for Disease Control Adverse Childhood Experiences- ACE’s ] • High ACE’s scores are correlated to health and other problems that impact school attendance, achievement and overall and life success. • Emerson’s approach incorporates SAMSHA ‘Trauma Informed Principals & Practice” A trauma-informed approach reflects six key principles: Safety, Trustworthiness & Transparency Peer support, Collaboration and mutuality Empowerment, voice and choice Cultural, Historical, and Gender Issues
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS 70.9% attend the daily full time program - CORE 29.1% attend the ALE program – Contract Based Individual schedule per State Learning Plan requirements: Reasons for ALE/CB attendance: 8.89% Medical Condition 37.78% Self Supporting/Supporting family 53.33% Other: e.g. homelessness, safety
INSTRUCTION 10 part and full time certificated teachers Teach multiple subjects; within their endorsements per ‘Highly Qualified’ standards Avg. yrs. Teaching: 23 yrs.; Masters degree 80% STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES 1 PhD Counselor
CURRICULUM The Common Core Standards Additional curriculum is via Alternative Learning Experience per WAC 392-121-182 - “ an individualized course of study”; includes off -campus instruction through: Work Service learning Other community based opportunities Students take/pass required State assessment tests Students complete State CORE 24 aligned requirements to earn a diploma from home district High School.
EDUCATIONAL MODEL Re-engagement through inclusion Goal Centered - Relevant Experience based – Interactive Community Connected Supported Students progress at a pace commensurate with their skills, aptitudes, and motivation. Students are required to take an active role in their own educational decision-making. The instructional approach integrates academic and behavioral teaching that supports student responsibility and accountability. The instructional model focuses on real life skills application. In the relatively small school environment at Emerson, the instructional program can adjust rapidly to incorporate innovative educational practices, and provide responsive student supports and services.
SCHOOL RE-ENGAGEMENT THROUGH INCLUSION Extracurricular activities, Leadership Development, School Service
GOAL CENTERED Schools to Jobs Evidenced Based Student Engagement Model WWU College Planning Day SVC Tour SCV Try A Trade Day Apprenticeship Tour NWTCA Tour
CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY Volunteering at the Food Distribution Center Field Day with Skagit Land Trust Flood Response Training
TARGETED SUPPORT SERVICES Student Engagement Basketball in our “Back Yard” Improving Lives of Teens PP Group Rotary Student of the Month Contract Based
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 3.50 Avg. # of credits (9 classes) completed per student per semester Prior to enrolling at Emerson students earn an avg. of 1.33 credits in the prior semester – includes credit for ‘D’ credits 85% Credit Completion Rate (Classes completed in the semester) 2018-2019 School year EHS does not issue ‘D’’s – student must attain a C or higher grade to receive credit for classes. 100% Completion Rate of ‘ALE’ credit retrieval classes Emerson High School will graduate 20 students in 2019: 65 % are minority students
Common Goal Emerson High School is proud to partner with MVSD in reaching their goal of 100% on time graduation.
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