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2016 Graduation Rate Hits New High Mark
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Mary Persons High School announces the 2016 four year graduation cohort rate. The rate rose to 88.04%, the highest recorded graduation rate in the school's history. The previous year's local graduation rate was 87.8%.
"The 88.04% graduation rate for the 2015-2016 school year is a testament to the continued efforts of a supportive and informed Board of Education, dedicated and talented Pre-K-12 teachers, effective administrators and support personnel, engaged parents and community members, and motivated and inspired students. This is truly a collaborative effort by all stakeholder groups," stated Superintendent Dr. Mike Hickman. "Our entire staff has done an outstanding job preparing our students for college, the world of work, and military service."
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Graduation Rate
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Georgia
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Mary Persons High School
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2011
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67.4
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75.9
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2012
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69.7
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79.8
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2013
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71.8
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85.2
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2014
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72.5
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82.9
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2015
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78.74
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87.8
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2016
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79.2
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88.04
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Georgia's 2016 high school graduation rate rose slightly from 78.8% in 2015 to 79.2% in 2016. This represents the fifth straight increase in the state's graduation rate.
This is the sixth year Georgia has calculated the graduation rate using the adjusted cohort rate, which is now required by the U.S. Department of Education. The four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate defines the cohort based on when a student first becomes a freshman; it is calculated using the number of students who graduate within four years and includes adjustments for student transfers. In contrast, Georgia's former graduation rate calculation defined the cohort upon graduation, which may have included students who took more than four years to graduate.
"In 2016, we awarded our most diplomas ever, 265, with a large cohort of students so, naturally, we were happy to see this graduation rate increase", stated Mary Persons Principal Dr. Jim Finch. "Through the support of our Board of Education, we are very fortunate to offer many programs that appeal to all students. Our teachers do an excellent job of providing a quality educational experience for each and every individual. Graduating students on time with the skills they need to be successful will continue to be a mission at Mary Persons High School."
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Hubbard Elementary School Shines
at Georgia STEM Awards Program
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Hubbard Elementary School was recognized for outstanding STEM integration last week in Atlanta. Pictured are HES Teacher Kera Davis, HES Teacher Rebecca Wachtel, Superintendent Dr. Mike Hickman, HES Principal Jay Johnston, Assistant Superintendent Alicia Elder, HES Teacher Susan Adams-Curtis, and HES STEM Lab Coordinator Natalie Parham.
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On Friday, Hubbard Elementary staff, students, and families were recognized for schoolwide STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) efforts. The Technology Association of Georgia recognized Hubbard Elementary as a finalist for the state STEM integration award. Congratulations Hubbard Elementary School family! We are so proud of your STEM work!
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Congratulations MP Football Team!
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MP Literary Team's One Act Play Wins Second Place at Regional Competition!
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 Congratulations to the MP One Act Play students and sponsors. The play, Blood Brothers, won second place at regional competition. |
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Counselor Presents at State Conference
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Jessica Whatley Evans, a counselor at MCMS, presented at the Georgia School Counselor Association conference last week. She shared information about the Monroe County 5th-6th grade transition plan with counselors across Georgia. |
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A Message from Monroe County Schools Nurses: Autumn Health and Safety Tips
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Monroe County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sex in its employment practices, student programs and dealings with the public. It is the policy of the Board of Education to comply fully with the requirements of Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act and all accompanying regulations. As a result, the following people have been appointed to oversee specific areas. Title II, Adult 504, Adult Title IX Dr. Mike Hickman 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 478-994-2031 Student and Athletic Title IX Jackson Daniel 25 Brooklyn Avenue, Forsyth, GA 31029 Student 504 Jenny Rooks 25 Brooklyn Avenue Forsyth, GA 31029
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