Cum Laude Graduates - Helping Create a Culture of High Expectations Woodstock High SchoolCorey TafoyaSandra Theriault

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Cum Laude GraduationWho are we? continuedHSTW SchoolKey Practices: Creating a Culture of High Expectations

Cum Laude GraduationHow do you create a culture of success?How do you raise the bar for everyone?This idea is transferrable.

Cum Laude GraduationWHS Five-Year Goal Plan created in 05-06AttendanceStakeholder SatisfactionAcademic Achievement

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Cum Laude GraduationHow did we create/design this?Steven Covey Start with the end in mind.

Cum Laude Graduation8 Criteriameet or exceed standards on all sections of the PSAE test or exhibit PLAN to ACT test score growthparticipate in one sport, club, or activity during high school careerdemonstrate community involvementearn at least 260 credits during high school careerearn a 2.50 GPA or higherbe a good citizen: no suspensions or good conduct violationsmaintain a 95% attendance rate during both junior and senior yearscompete at least one capstone course, as identified within each department, or one Advanced Placement course

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Cum Laude GraduationCulture of High Expectations?How do your students know what you want from them?

Cum Laude GraduationSREB, HSTW Skills for a LifetimeTeaching Students the Habits of SuccessTeaching Habit 5Set goals and make plans to reach them.Teaching Habit 6Access resources needed to achieve goals.

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