improving student performance on the act. who are we? henry clay high school is an urban school in...
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Improving Student Performance on the ACT
Who are we?Henry Clay High School is an urban school in
Lexington, KentuckyEnrollment is approximately 2,160Our student population is roughly 30% minority,
25% Free/Reduced Approved, and 10% w/DisabilityApproximately 500 students are in the 11th gradeOur average 11th grade ACT scores exceeded state
averages by more than 2 points in both 2008 and 2009
In 2008, our ACT scores averaged 21.1, placing us 8th in the state
ACT Performance Since 2007Before incorporation into CATS, our overall
ACT average in 2007 was 22.6With all juniors testing in 2008, our ACT
average was 21.1For all juniors tested for accountability in
2009, our ACT average was 20.4For all students tested outside of the CATS
window in 2009, our ACT average was 21.9
What happened?Initial implementation of TCA Prep in 2008
Practice test in JanuaryIntensive focus from January—March
Initial implementation of TCA Prep in 2009Practice test in SeptemberLittle sense of urgency among teachers or
students
Lessons LearnedDon’t expect students who most need
remediation to use an online program without structuring it into their day
Share the benefits of their best possible ACT scores with students
Keep the teachers supplied with the information necessary to track student performance and supplement instruction in their classrooms
Maintain a sense of urgency for the entire junior class