Sentences with phrase «give high schools credit»

For instance, it's looking at ways to track high - risk students that give high schools credit for keeping these students in school.

Not exact matches

Some colleges like to see that students have taken AP courses when these classes are offered at their high schools; some give extra points to student GPA's when they take AP courses; some give credit for passing scores on the AP exams, while others do not.

Early college access: Spend $ 9 million to expand the state's Early College High School program, which gives high school students early access to college credits in high - demand industries such as technology, sports management and finaHigh School program, which gives high school students early access to college credits in high - demand industries such as technology, sports management and fiSchool program, which gives high school students early access to college credits in high - demand industries such as technology, sports management and finahigh school students early access to college credits in high - demand industries such as technology, sports management and fischool students early access to college credits in high - demand industries such as technology, sports management and finahigh - demand industries such as technology, sports management and finance.

To avoid a failing grade in high school, the former students said they were given more time to finish assignments, extra credit projects and were allowed many opportunities to retake assignments, exams and quizzes.

«As expected, the subjects stated that the wine with the higher price tasted better than an apparently cheaper one,» said INSEAD business school professor Hilke Plassmann, a study co-author, noting that they also gave some study participants $ 50 in credit that limited how much they could try.

And, after using baseball, football, basketball, hockey, horse racing, golf, bobsledding, and even cricket with last year's «Million Dollar Arm», I do give Disney credit for daring to greenlight a script about one of the least popular sports: High School cross country running.

Gerwig, whose credits include co-writing and starring in Noah Baumbach's fine «Frances Ha,» has given us an elegantly empathetic portrait of a teenage girl's senior year in high school that will resonate even with those (no names) who feel they've seen enough teen - centric movies to last multiple lifetimes.

I give the team behind the new sports movie, «When the Game Stands Tall» a lot of credit for pulling - off something nearly impossible: they've made a film about the most successful high school football team of all - time that's about as exciting as a 0 - 0 tie in an NFL exhibition game.

(MIT asks teachers using any element of Highlights for High School to give credit to the university and to the faculty member who created the work.)

In just one year — from 2009 to 2010 — the percentage of Americans who think that high school students should be given credit for courses taken online has jumped from 42 percent to 52 percent.

But will their high schools give them credit?

Armed with this information, staff members at the school district, city, and partner organizations have been developing strategies and practices that give both dropouts and at - risk students a web of increased support and services, including providing dropout - prevention specialists in several high schools, establishing accelerated - learning programs for older students who are behind on credits, and implementing reading programs for older students whose skills are well below grade level.

Montgomery Blair High School business teacher Kevin Murley tries to give his students lessons on investing, credit, and budgeting, along with lessons on entrepreneurship.

They are also open to a host of school reforms ranging from high - stakes student accountability to merit pay for teachers to school vouchers and tax credits that would give low - income families greater access to private schools.

With the university's support, they established an early college program at the high school, which provides students an opportunity to experience college and college - level work while earning credits that give them a head start in post-secondary education.

States should offer and expand dual enrollment programs that give advanced high school students the opportunity to take college - level courses while in high school and receive college credit for successfully passing those courses.

Bard's courses also enable them to complete college more quickly and affordably by giving them college - transferable credits while in high school.

The NJDOE bureaucrats do not give credit to districts for having Grade 8 students in Algebra I unless it is a high school Algebra I course — exactly what the experts recommend NOT TO DO.

Our award winning and unique Dual Credit Program gives your student the flexibility and funds to take college courses while enrolled in high school; often at no charge to you.

AB851 would require the UW to award grants to public school districts, privately run charter schools and voucher schools to support dual enrollment programs taught in high schools, giving high school students the opportunity to gain credits in high school and a UW System school or technical college.

The new law gives «credit» in the accountability system to schools where students complete industry - recognized certificates in areas of high demand, as established by existing regional workforce development boards.

DPS Superintendent Tom Boasberg credited teachers and school leaders for continued growth gains he called striking given that DPS has the highest percentage of low - income students in the state.

AP tests» SB140 allows giving financial help to high school students who can not afford to take Advanced Placement test for college credit.

The new law increases the minimum credits required for high school graduation from 20 to 25 and gives greater emphasis to math, science, and world languages, beginning with the Class of 2018.

Through their unique early college program all PUC high school students take courses at local community colleges, giving them the chance to access high - level courses and start earning college credit.

He credits New York City public school teachers — particularly educators at P.S. 276 in Canarsie and Mark Twain Junior High School in Coney Island — for saving his life by providing him with rich and engaging educational experiences and by giving him hope for the fschool teachers — particularly educators at P.S. 276 in Canarsie and Mark Twain Junior High School in Coney Island — for saving his life by providing him with rich and engaging educational experiences and by giving him hope for the fSchool in Coney Island — for saving his life by providing him with rich and engaging educational experiences and by giving him hope for the future.

Schools Minister David Laws said: «The new system will mean higher standards, no hiding place for underperforming schools and coasting schools, and real credit being given to schools and colleges which may have challenging intakes but which improve their pupils» perfoSchools Minister David Laws said: «The new system will mean higher standards, no hiding place for underperforming schools and coasting schools, and real credit being given to schools and colleges which may have challenging intakes but which improve their pupils» perfoschools and coasting schools, and real credit being given to schools and colleges which may have challenging intakes but which improve their pupils» perfoschools, and real credit being given to schools and colleges which may have challenging intakes but which improve their pupils» perfoschools and colleges which may have challenging intakes but which improve their pupils» performance.

One way to help students get ready for the rigors of college is to give them opportunities to start college - level work and earn credits while still in high school...

Offering dual - credit (aka dual - enrollment) classes on the high school campus gives students no experience of learning on a college campus with college - age students, he writes.

Their post-tour presentations give them a chance to reflect on and share what they've learned, and even earn high school or college credit.

Academic indicator for elementary and middle schools: growth in Reading and Math STAAR results with credit given for maintaining high performance levels.

Other Breakthrough Schools are exploring multi-age classrooms with student groupings based on skill level; community partnerships that give students real - world, interest - driven education opportunities; and accelerated pathways, allowing students to complete high school content by grade 10, granting them access to college credits in grades 11 and 12.

High school magnet programs in the arts, some of which are application - and audition - based, give students intensive studio experiences in the visual and performing arts, extensive credits beyond the high school arts requirements, and an accelerated general education curriculum that promotes college and career readiness at a high leHigh school magnet programs in the arts, some of which are application - and audition - based, give students intensive studio experiences in the visual and performing arts, extensive credits beyond the high school arts requirements, and an accelerated general education curriculum that promotes college and career readiness at a high lehigh school arts requirements, and an accelerated general education curriculum that promotes college and career readiness at a high lehigh level.

Under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, states are provided with funding to develop the technical skills of secondary and postsecondary students who elect to enroll in CTE programs.46 Currently, 12.5 million high school and college students are enrolled in CTE programs.47 These programs help keep students in school; the graduation rate of CTE students is about 90 percent, 15 percentage points higher than the national average.48 However, research on their effectiveness is still in the preliminary stages.49 The best and most effective CTE programs are linked to and supported by local business or industry; provide real - world experiences or work opportunities; give students tangible outcomes such as an industry credential or college credit; and create pathways for pursuing college or career after graduation.50

Scholarship tax credit programs give families greater access to high - quality private schools by providing incentives for businesses and individuals to get involved in education reform.

Public charter schools then have access to bonds with the full faith and credit of the State of Texas, which gives them the highest bond rating available (AAA).

Ms. Pak likes to give credit to her brother, Suhyun, but she is the creative force behind the Hester Street Fair, this summer's newest designer flea market, wedged in a lot between a high school athletic field and the three - acre Seward Park, one of the oldest city - built playgrounds in the country.

It has been my experience that kids in the high school to college age are smarter than we sometimes give them credit for.

Good Conduct Sentencing Credit (HB 3884 / PA 99 - 0241 — Sen. Michael Connelly): Gives an additional 30 days of sentence credit to any prisoner who passes their high school equivalency testing while in the Department of Corrections or while they are being held in pre-trial detention (county jail) prior to the current commitment to the Department of CorrecCredit (HB 3884 / PA 99 - 0241 — Sen. Michael Connelly): Gives an additional 30 days of sentence credit to any prisoner who passes their high school equivalency testing while in the Department of Corrections or while they are being held in pre-trial detention (county jail) prior to the current commitment to the Department of Correccredit to any prisoner who passes their high school equivalency testing while in the Department of Corrections or while they are being held in pre-trial detention (county jail) prior to the current commitment to the Department of Corrections.

This gives high schoolers the ability to take classes at a state college and earn both high school and college credits.

That's because you need credit accounts to have a strong credit score, so unless your parents gave you a credit card in high school or college to help you establish a credit history, you probably don't have a lot to work with.

Dugas hopes to expand programming — including for - credit courses on cultural heritage, history and literature — to as many elementary, middle and high schools as possible to give girls safe places to bond, develop positive racial identity and become more engaged at school.

Board members list it as part of their extracurricular activities in their yearbook, and the high school gives credit hours for it toward students» required community service.