SLC, Academy, Magnet, Team or Themed PROGRAM INDICATORS

Students and staff scheduled into program, but cohort may not be pure. Program courses are seeking ways to increase both rigor and relevance. Personal learning plans and student supports are in planning stages. Staff works explicitly on creating a positive classroom climate.

Students and staff scheduled appropriately into program. Academic rigor and relevance are evident in most Program courses. Personal learning plans and student supports are in place for many students. Positive, welcoming program climate is emerging.

•  Small learning community structure in place and features a pure cohort of students and team of teachers scheduled appropriately.

•  All students provided with academically rigorous curricula that meet or exceed standards, align with NAF curricular frameworks, are relevant to real-world contexts, and build on student and community assets.

•  Program staff collaborate to develop personal learning plans, academic intervention programs, and advisors for each student.

•  Interactions among and between Program staff and students are defined by trust, respect, open communication, and clear, shared expectations.

•  Student orientation and support programs help students new to the Program to succeed.

•  Program climate is safe and welcoming to all students.