Preparing Mountaineers for College

 NMHS partners with GACHE in 2010/2011 to expand our program to develop a college going culture within the school in an effort to increase the college-going rate.

 We are part of the Appalachian District  The drop out rate for MCHS in 2009 was 3.6% (2008 – 7.6%)  The graduation rate for MCHS in 2009 was 70.8% (2008 – 62.1%)  Unemployment Rate – 12% (November 2009)  Median Income per Family - $42,155 (2000 Census)

Our Youth have historically low rates in:  High School Completion  College Completion  Standardized Test Scores

 Committed to Developing a College-Going Culture  Committed to Increasing Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships  Committed to increasing Student Motivation and Achievement  Committed to Increasing Graduation Rates  Committed to Preparing Students for College

 Reality Store  Career/College Fair  College/Technical Schools Visits  Teachers-As-Advisers  Transition Booklets for Each Grade Level  Career Development/College Preparedness through English Classes and CTAE  Professional Development

North Murray staff gathered in August to participate in professional learning to develop strategies to implement a “college-going culture”. The professional learning was prompted by the school’s mission/vision …to expose our students to opportunities that foster success and develop skills that will ensure career and college readiness.

North Murray High School Juniors decorate ornaments with the colors and logos of the college they want to attend.

 GACollege411 & GCIS Instruction  Job Shadowing/Work Based Learning  “Commitment to Graduation Ceremony” for Freshman  Freshman Transition Programs  Renaissance Recognition Program  Speakers from College and Industry  Parent Involvement  Staff Development  6 – Year Individual Academic & Career Plan

What does GACHE mean for NMHS Students and Teachers? G oing to College A ccess to Career and College Information C onnecting Education to the Real World H ighlighting Career Development Activities E xploring Options for Careers and Post Secondary Education GACHE…you’re going to college! NMHS Posters in Every Classroom

 N avigate new frontier with enthusiasm  M aintain rigor, relevance, relationships  H old to high expectations for all  S trive to develop a college-going culture

 Dr. Maria Bradley, Principal  Dr. Karen Harkleroad, Counselor and Grant Coordinator 2568 Mt. Carmel Church Rd., Chatsworth, Ga