New Hampshire Scholars
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Transcript of New Hampshire Scholars
NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHOLARS
NH Coalition for Business and Education
NH Charitable FoundationJuly 15, 2013
NH Scholars• Promotes partnerships between community
leaders and schools• High school students are encouraged to
complete a rigorous core course of study• Students graduate better prepared to enter
college and the workplace • Business leaders champion the project by
mentoring students• Higher education incentives include application
fee waivers and scholarships
History• National initiative in 25 states• Launched in New Hampshire in 2007• Funding via the U.S. Department of
Education College Access Challenge Grant (CACG)
Due to state budget cuts, continued federal funding is in jeopardy
Core Course of StudyPatterned after the
National Commission on Excellence in EducationAt a minimum, students must successfully
complete the following courses.• English (4)• Math (3) – Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II• Lab-Science (3) – Biology, Chemistry, Physics• Social Studies (3.5)• Foreign Language (2)
By The Numbers…• Growth of NH Scholars graduates
72 (2007) to 3,600 (2013)• Number of high schools participating
6 (2007) to 64 (2013)• Grade point average of NH Scholars graduates
3.36 (on 4.0 scale)• Percentage of senior class graduating as NH Scholars
21.44% in 2012• College-going rates
86% compared to 65% state average (National Student Clearinghouse)
• Business and community partners More than 300 across the state
Highlights for 2012-2013
• Business/Education Breakfast of Champions
Recognition of schools and businesses• College Access Conventions
College preparatory workshops• Guidance Counselor Regional Workshops
Best practice model• Senior Award Nights
Higher education reps present medallions• NH Scholars Day – Recognition
Celebration More than 2,000 high schools seniors at the
Statehouse
3,600 NH Scholars in 2013“I hope every student will consider becoming a NH Scholar. A rigorous course of study is critically important in educating our future leaders.”
~ Senator Nancy Stiles, R-District 24
Advocacy for NH Scholars• Endorse the sustainability of NH Scholars
with financial support from the NH Department of Education
• Advocate that the legislature enact legislation making NH Scholars a State Program
Questions?
Manchester Scholars 8th Grade Career Day
2013
Spaulding Scholars Class of 2013
“Colleges are looking for the most well-rounded students they can find, and that’s exactly what NH Scholars did for me.”
~ Destiney Davis, Nashua Grad ‘12