This is a pivotal time for this city. We must reclaim education as a community value.
Introducing Ninth Grade Counts
The transition from 8th to 9th grade is a pivotal time for students who struggle academically. Ninth Grade Counts will deliver a citywide network to give young people the support they need to stay on track.
Making Sure That
Ninth Grade Counts – this summer
We know that only two-thirds of local students are graduating on-time. Ninth Grade Counts aims to change that by connecting youth with the support they need to enter high school on the right track. Research led by Connected by 25 has shown us that the ninth grade transition is a critical time for students at risk of disconnecting – especially the summer months.
How do we help students successfully transition into high school?
Ninth Grade Counts is a network of transition support programs for incoming ninth graders at risk of dropping out. Programs are sponsored by community-based organizations and schools dedicated to helping support students through this crucial transition period.
Ninth Grade Counts Guidebook Summer 2011
The Ninth Grade Counts guidebook is available in English and Spanish.
Ninth Grade Counts Summer 2010 – at a glance
18 partner programs across Portland and Multnomah County
1063 students participated in summer transition programs
6 participating school districts
656 students took part in weekly college & career site visits through the Summer Youth Connect initiative led by the Office of the Portland Mayor
36 full-time AmeriCorps/VISTA members deployed to support partner programs
19 Masters of Arts in Teaching students from Marylhurst University provided classroom support
$454,833 dollars in in-kind support was provided to partner programs to help them succeed
Non-profits, schools and other youth program providers
The job is too big for any one organization to take on alone. Join the community-wide effort to help all our students start high school on the right track. To become a Ninth Grade Counts partner, please review the Resource Request and Partnership Agreement.
Now it’s your turn.
To learn more about Ninth Grade Counts, contact Tedros Abraham at the Portland Schools Foundation (503) 234-5404 ext. 16 tedros@thinkschools.org
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Academic Data Promising
PSF has received the first academic data analysis on Ninth Grade Counts undertaken by NWEA and we have gotten very encouraging results! You can find the full text of the NWEA academic data analysis report here and you can find the PSU survey analysis here.
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NINTH GRADE COUNTS COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE INFORMATION
Ninth Grade Counts partners are meeting regularly throughout the year to share information and resources and plan for a successful summer 2011. Information on those meetings is below.
May 2011 Meeting Materials:
May Meeting – Agenda and Notes
Summer Youth Connect Site Visit – Tip Sheet
April 2011 Meeting Materials:
April Meeting – Agenda and Notes
February 2011 Meeting Materials:
February Meeting – Agenda and Notes
Neighborhood House Powerpoint
Career and College Site Visit handout
December 2010 Meeting Materials:
December Meeting – Agenda and Notes
10 Best Practices in Ninth Grade Counts Summer Transitions
Summer learning Overview from National Summer Learning Association
Future Connect Background
Summer Youth Connect Background
May 2010 Meeting Materials:
May Meeting – Agenda and Notes
Partnership Pledge document – Ninth Grade Counts
March 2010 Meeting Materials:
March Meeting – Agenda and Notes
Ninth Grade Counts 2009 Overview Slideshow
Resource Description and Request form – 2010
January 2010 Meeting Materials:
January Meeting – Agenda and Notes
AmeriCorps VISTA opportunities presented through Oregon Red Cross
November 2009 Meeting Materials:
November Meeting – Agenda and Notes
Materials shared on the PPS 9th grade summer transition program
Cornell note taking materials shared by Parkrose School District