Preparing a Viable Workforce:The K-12 Perspective

DORCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT TWO

SUPERINTENDENT

MR. JOSEPH R. PYE

MISSION

Dorchester School District Two leading the way, every student, every day through relationships, rigor and relevance.

VISION

Dorchester School District Two desires to be recognized as a “World Class” school district, expecting each student to achieve at his/her optimum level in all areas, and providing all members of our district family with an environment that permits them to do their personal best.

COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS INITIATIVE GOALS Dorchester School District Two is committed to every graduate

having:

a high school diploma;a set of viable college entrance exam scores;a portable work-based certificate;an acceptance letter to the military, 2 or 4 year college;and a desire to use their talents in service of the

community.

IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE DIPLOMA

• Employment of expectations that exceed the state's definition of On-Grade Level for elementary students, specifically 3rd grade.

• Development of a middle school course schedule that embeds daily opportunities for individualized instruction.

• Utilization of research-driven solutions to raise the quality and intensity of high school courses.

• Annual evaluation of intervention and enrichment programs in every school through team visits.

WHY QUALITY CORE? Students - academically confident and prepared for college or the

workplace.

Teachers- armed with resources, tools, and training to reach ALL students

Principals- assured classroom teaching is effective, targeted, and customized to meet needs of students.

District Leaders- certain that there is consistency in regards to quality and intensity of instruction in all schools

Course Data # of StudentsMean

Quality CoreScore

DDTwo Comparedto

National Sample*

National Sample* 113,296 153Dorchester Two 1661 155National Sample* 11,280 153Dorchester Two 1312 154National Sample* 57,433 146Dorchester Two 1050 148National Sample* 16,329 147Dorchester Two 1334 148National Sample* 12,146 148Dorchester Two 867 152National Sample* 1,738 145Dorchester Two 182 149

Geometry 1

Chemistry 4

Physics 4

Algebra II 2

Dorchester Two 2013-2014 Quality Core End-of-Course Comparison to National SampleAugust 2013 to July 2014

*National Sample from 2014

English 10 2

English 11 1

WORK-BASED OPPORTUNITIES AND CREDENTIALS

WORKING TOGETHER TO PROVIDE A VIABLE WORKFORCE IN DORCHESTER COUNTY: 95% of Dorchester Two’s Seniors Earn National Career Readiness Certificate via WorkKeysMonday, May 5, 2014

WORK-BASED OPPORTUNITIES AND CREDENTIALS

Local partnerships have provided great resources and opportunities for students to gain work experience and accrue course credit. METRO CHAMBER – EDGE ACADEMIES READY SC ECPI Berkeley Charleston Dorchester Council Of

Governments

SCHOOL-BASED OPPORTUNITIES - ARHS Biomedical Science and Engineering Culinary Arts and Hospitality Horticulture Business, Finance and Marketing Architectural Engineering Small Engine Repair Computer Science, Networking and Maintenance Sports Medicine

SCHOOL-BASED OPPORTUNITIES - FDHS Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Baking Business, Finance and Marketing Architectural and Aerospace Engineering Computer Science, Networking and Maintenance Industrial Manufacturing Sports Medicine Biomedical Science Health Science – Certified Nursing Assistant

SCHOOL-BASED OPPORTUNITIES - SHS Biomedical Science Culinary Arts and Hospitality Business, Finance and Marketing Architectural and Aerospace Engineering Computer Science, Networking and Maintenance Industrial and Aircraft Manufacturing HVAC Media Technology Sports Medicine

COMING SOON!

Academy of Industrial and Aircraft Manufacturing IFA RotarianBOSCHBOEINGGreater Summerville Chamber of Commerce

POST-SECONDARY CONNECTIONS Review and revision of accountability measures for

high school counselors regarding college and career readiness plans for all seniors.

Analysis and monitoring of student achievement, drop-out rate and attendance to determine and deliver intervention strategies.

Exploration of venues for two-way dialogue between the school district and post-secondary institutions. Mission alignment is critical component of our future success.

Post-Secondary Plans District 2011-12

District 2012-13

District 2013-14

Four Year College 547 40% 568 39% 655 42% Two Year College 399 29% 534 37% 560 40%

Military 53 4% 87 6% 130 8% Career 95 7% 73 5% 97 6%

Unaccounted 279 20% 197 14% 57 4% Total 1373 100% 1459 100% 1516 100%

MISSION

Dorchester School District Two leading the way, every student, every day through relationships, rigor and relevance.