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the programs, as outlined in Figure 6. Leaders were also asked to elaborate on how the
Multiple Pathways initiative furthered one of the three strategic goals of the transformation.
The reasons touched on all three of the transformation plan goals, not just the graduation
rate goal, including:
• Effective virtual learning programs will improve literacy and numeracy skills.
• Engaging curriculum that is student centered and related to student interest will
increase graduation rate.
• Building relationships with teachers and mentors will continue to improve climate and
culture within the building.
• Providing more counseling to students will also improve climate and culture in the
building.
• Providing an alternative program that is offered on a typical school day will help to
decrease the dropout rate and increase the graduation rate.
Teacher Perceptions of Multiple Pathways Options
Teachers provided positive feedback about the Multiple Pathways options, particularly the
G2S day program. Teachers inside and outside of this G2S program spoke about the need
for a program that caters to students who would not otherwise succeed in the traditional
high school setting. They spoke highly of the academic and personal growth and achievements
of the students in the program, all of whom had struggled in previous years.
FIGURE 6
Strengths and Challenges within Multiple Pathways Programs
Strengths Challenges
Small class size (ten to fifteen students) at G2S Day
Program
Attendance and tardiness
Flexible schedule Student misunderstandings about the purpose of
different program(s)
Collaborative and team-based approach No physical education (PE) offered to G2S Day Program
students (only alternative PE, e.g., yoga)
Personalized relationships with teachers Unexpected intensive mental health issues without
proper support staff
Truncated schedule (students are encouraged to
graduate when they are ready)
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The referral process for P.M. School students was
unclear
Students respect themselves and their potential Snacks were limited and lacked nutritional value
Increased graduation for participating students It was unclear how credits earned through credit
recovery would be used