Grand Ledge High School implements state funded grant

By Courtney Rivette
Living on the Ledge Staff Writer

Grand Ledge High School is in year one of a three-year grant initiative that aims to prevent student dropouts.  Administrators are in the process of collecting data that will be used in the next two years of the Reaching and Teaching Struggling Learners grant.

Dropout rates at GLHS compared to dropout rates in Michigan

Dropout rates for GLHS have been well below the state average in recent years, according to the Center for Educational Performance and Information.  In 2009, the CEPI indicated that GLHS had a 3.36 percent dropout rate compared to an 11.33 percent state average.  Despite the low percentage, administrators still worry about students who don’t make it to graduation.

Dawn Anderson, the GLHS counselor has seen 18 seniors drop out this school year.

The graduating class of 2011 is the first group of students responsible for completing the coursework in the Michigan Merit curriculum.  The MMC requires high school students to graduate with four credits in mathematics and English, three credits in science and social studies, one credit in physical education and visual, performing and applied arts and an online learning experience.  GLHS Assistant Principal, Jill Mangrum said that the curriculum could be a factor in this year’s dropout rate. (more…)

February 21, 2011 | Categories: Education | Tags: Courtney Rivette, Dawn Anderson, Dropout, Grand Ledge, Grand Ledge High School, Jill Mangrum, Leisa Gallagher, MI Dept. of Education, Reaching and Teaching Struggling Learners, Special Education | Leave a comment