college and career readiness january 28, 2014 1. goal: the number of dps students taking ap classes...
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College and Career Readiness
January 28, 2014
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Goal: The number of DPS students taking AP classes each year will grow by 3.5% per year. Met
7.3% 19.6% 19.1% 8.1%
• The district has met this goal every year since 2009.
• The number of students taking AP classes has increased 65% since 2009.
• The district will continue to build pre-AP pipelines in middle and high school
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Goal: The number taking the AP test will grow each year by 3.5% per year. Met
15.8% 14.5% 9.6% 11.9%
• The district has met this goal every year since 2009.
• The number of students taking AP tests has increased 63% since 2009.
• As we increase AP access, we are also requiring students take the AP exam.
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Goal: The number of students who take the test and who receive 3, 4 or 5 will increase by 3.5% per year. Met
25.1% 9.4% 20.6% 18.1%
• The district has met this goal every year since 2009.
• The number of students taking AP classes has increased almost 100% since 2009.
• The district is offering students and staff additional professional development and supports.
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Goal: The number of DPS students concurrently enrolled in college classes will grow by 3.5% per year. Met
29.8% 32.8% -9.7% 20.7%
• Since 2009, the district has met this goal every year except from 2011 to 2012.
• After decreasing slightly in 2012 after a large gain in 2011, the number of students concurrently enrolled rebounded in 2013.
• Concurrent Enrollment is a key component of the district strategy to increase college success.
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Goal: The number of students scoring 20 or better on the ACT will grow by 3.5% students per year by 2013. Met
4.1% 9.9% 7.5% 8.9%
• The district has met this goal every year since 2009.
• Every school in the district has a plan for ACT preparation.
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Goal: The graduation rate for DPS students will increase by 5% per year.
3.3% 5.4% 4.3% 2.7%
The goal was set based on 2007 overall graduation rate, rather than the four-year, on-time rate.
• Since 2007-2008, this goal has only been met in one year (2008-2009).
• District, Network, and school teams are identifying the graduation status of students and directing students to appropriate supports.
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Bernard McCune, Executive DirectorOffice of College and Career Readiness
Denver Public Schools(720) 423-6812