Maryland Scholars High School Summit May 2004 Archived Information

Workplace Skill Requirement Changes Maryland Scholars  Copyright 2003 Center for State Scholars – PR/Award (No. V051U020001) National Summit on 21 st Century Skills for 21 st Century Jobs Professional 20% Skilled 20% Unskilled 60% Professional 20% Unskilled 20% Skilled 60%

High School Grads Unprepared 7 out of 10 students graduate without completing the courses needed to succeed in college or the workplace. Of those who go on to college, 49% require remedial courses. 80% of manufacturers report shortages of qualified job candidates. Employers in all sectors complain about: communication and math skills, problem-solving, decision making, conscientiousness, and dependability. By the end of the decade we will face a shortage of 12 million qualified workers for the fastest-growing sectors of the job market. Maryland Scholars  Copyright 2003 Center for State Scholars – PR/Award (No. V051U020001)

State Scholars Mission Increase the percentage of high school graduates who complete the Scholars Core Course of Study. Maryland Scholars  Copyright 2003 Center for State Scholars – PR/Award (No. V051U020001)

State Scholars Components Define a state’s Scholars course of study Pilot and replicate local Scholars initiatives Align public and private incentives with Scholars course of study completion Identify and secure public and private financial support for Scholars long-term implementation Evaluate program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative measures Maryland Scholars  Copyright 2003 Center for State Scholars – PR/Award (No. V051U020001)

State Scholars Core Course of Study Maryland Scholars  Copyright 2003 Center for State Scholars – PR/Award (No. V051U020001) COURSESCREDITS English (English I, English II, English III, English IV) 4 Mathematics (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) 3 Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) 3 Social Studies (U.S. History, World History, World Geography, Economics, Government) 3.5 Languages other than English (Two credits in the same language) 2 TOTAL CREDITS15.5* *Each state may specify additional credits

The Clifford Adelman Study - Findings The strongest predictor of college completion is a rigorous and challenging high school course of study. Most significantly, the higher the level of mathematics completed in secondary school, the stronger the continuing influence on bachelor’s degree completion. Experimental (lab) science coursework is the second most significant factor in determining whether or not students will complete college. Maryland Scholars  Copyright 2003 Center for State Scholars – PR/Award (No. V051U020001) Answers in the Tool Box by Clifford Adelman, June 1999

State Scholars Have More Options Maryland Scholars  Copyright 2003 Center for State Scholars – PR/Award (No. V051U020001) 4-Year College Work Force (Civilian & Military) Work Force (Civilian & Military) Community or Technical College State Scholars Core Course of Study State Scholars Core Course of Study

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Achievement Counts campaign: Maryland Scholars Integrated components Parents Count Middle school (parents) Speakers Bureau High school 9 th graders Maryland Scholars Middle school 8 th graders Teen Web High school 9-12 th graders

Achievement Counts campaign: Maryland Scholars Integrated components Parents Count Middle school (parents) Speakers Bureau High school 9 th graders Teen Web High school 9-12 th graders Maryland Scholars Middle school 8 th graders Maryland Scholars Middle school 8 th graders

Speakers Bureau / Maryland Scholars – 2003

Speakers Bureau / Maryland Scholars – 2004

Grassroots & Policy Maryland Scholars  Copyright 2003 Center for State Scholars – PR/Award (No. V051U020001) Community-level Grassroots Presentations Incentives & supports to stay on track Recognition for seniors Workplace experiences, internships, mentoring Preferred employment opportunities Private scholarship opportunities State-level Policy Large-scale merit-based financial aid opportunities Default graduation plan Automatic admission policies

State Scholars Focus Maryland Scholars  Copyright 2003 Center for State Scholars – PR/Award (No. V051U020001) STUDENT CLASS RANKING Major Focus Greatest opportunity Minor focus… majority already motivated Special challenges Upper 25% Lower 25% Middle 50%

Achievement Counts campaign: Maryland Scholars Integrated components Parents Count Middle school (parents) Maryland Scholars Middle school 8 th graders Teen Web High school 9-12 th graders Speakers Bureau High school 9 th graders Speakers Bureau High school 9 th graders

Speakers Bureau / Maryland Scholars – 2003

Speakers Bureau / Maryland Scholars – 2004

Achievement Counts campaign: Maryland Scholars 50,000 students 1,200 speakers 140 schools

Achievement Counts campaign: Maryland Scholars Integrated components Speakers Bureau High school 9 th graders Maryland Scholars Middle school 8 th graders Teen Web High school 9-12 th graders Teen Web High school 9-12 th graders Parents Count Middle school (parents)

Teen Web Maryland Scholars

Achievement Counts campaign: Maryland Scholars Integrated components Speakers Bureau High school 9 th graders Maryland Scholars Middle school 8 th graders Teen Web High school 9-12 th graders Parents Count Middle school (parents) Parents Count Middle school (parents)

Parents Count – Maryland Scholars

Parents Count - posters Maryland Scholars

Scholars Difference Maryland Scholars  Copyright 2003 Center for State Scholars – PR/Award (No. V051U020001) State Scholars’ Difference on the ACT: 2.6 points State Scholars’ Difference on the SAT (Texas): 102 points

Arkansas Course Completion Maryland Scholars  Copyright 2003 Center for State Scholars – PR/Award (No. V051U020001) CCSSO, State Indicators of Science and Mathematics Education: 2001 Percentage of Graduates 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Geometry Algebra II Trig/Pre-Ca lculus Chemistry Physics Arkansas Department of Education

Texas Course Completion Maryland Scholars  Copyright 2003 Center for State Scholars – PR/Award (No. V051U020001) Texas Education Agency, AEIS Data Total Students 0 50, , , , ,000 Geometry Algebra Pre-Calculus Calculus Chemistry Physics

Scholars Initiatives Activities Community ownership Data reporting system Student support Senior recognition Policy in development 1 or more systemic incentives Significant funding source beyond CSS Maryland Scholars  Copyright 2003 Center for State Scholars – PR/Award (No. V051U020001)

State Scholars Partners Maryland Scholars 2 nd Round of States Connecticut, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Jersey New Mexico, Washington, Original States Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee 1 st Round of States Indiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, Rhode Island  Copyright 2003 Center for State Scholars – PR/Award (No. V051U020001)

Maryland Scholars June Streckfus Executive Director, MBRT