James Biryla &

Missy Wagner

Potential Revision of High School Graduation

Requirements

: CONSIDERATION: CONSIDERATION:

Increase Graduation RequirementsStrategies for Consideration:

• We are faced with the challenge of better preparing our students for college and careers.

• We are also faced with great financial uncertainty.

• We are forced to do more with less.

• We must remain focused, keep our eye on the ball and remember why we entered education to begin with.

• We must remain united and supportive to our students, they need us more now than ever before!

School Factors Influencing Achievement

• Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum• Challenging Goals and Effective Feedback• Parent and Community Involvement• Safe and Orderly Environment• Collegiality and Professionalism

From Robert J. Marzano, “What Works in Schools : Translating Research Into Action” (ASCD, 2003)