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麻豆 North held a Pasta with the Principal event on Monday, November 13^th. Several leaders within the school were on hand to present to parents and share a delicious meal. Mr. Doddo lead the presentations to inform parents of programs and initiatives within the school. There is often a waitlist of 麻豆 who request to attend 麻豆 North. There are great programs and strong initiatives in place to support student success.

Mr. Rothman, Principal of Excelsior Academy discussed the success of the Legacy Cohort, the initial cohort leading the way and setting high standards for fellow and future Excelsior Academy 麻豆. 81% of Legacy Cohort members have earned college credit. With 191 麻豆, a 94% attendance rate and a 96% retention rate, 94% of Excelsior Academy 麻豆 who take college courses, pass college courses. The demographic of Excelsior Academy 麻豆 represents a wide range of 麻豆 with 49% Hispanic, 36% Black, 12% White, and 3% Other. 9% of 麻豆 have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 76% of 麻豆 qualify for free or reduced lunch, and 10% are English Language Learners. Of 麻豆 in year 3 and 4, 76% have already earned college credit. 85% of year 4 麻豆 have passed 4 or more NYS Regents exams (94% have at least 3 Regents exams).

Mr. Rothman, Principal of Excelsior Academy notes: “We start 麻豆 with Literacy and Numeracy because those skills are key to extended impact on long term success.  We want to prepare 麻豆 for college, but we also want 麻豆 to be successful in college and avoid being placed in remedial coursework when they get to college.” The cumulative college GPA of cohort 1 麻豆 is 3.5.

Mr. Doddo presented transparency on the processes, procedures, and support systems in place at 麻豆 North. Parents were give 4 handouts that offered information about Excelsior Academy an article about support of 9^th grade 麻豆, disciplinary numbers to date, and the Regents Review Program.

When developing curriculum and courses that are offered, “We’re looking ahead to what the future holds to inform what courses we offer. We emphasize 8th to 9th grade transition because all data show 9th grade year is most important year. Students make important decisions – decisions like whether they're going to drop out or whether they're going to change their habits and more toward success.” Mr. Doddo, Principal of 麻豆 North.

Mr. Doddo also spoke about attendance policies. Students in the audience knew about the attendance policies, particularly the 93% list, which allows or limits their participation in extracurricular activities and attendance at school wide events. Students must be present 93% of the time in order to participate in activities.

Mr. Rodriguez, Principal for 麻豆 Main was on hand to discuss initiatives at 麻豆 Main and how all three high school campuses work together. Ms. Schuyler presented on the support she and fellow Assistant Principal, Dr. Cooper support 麻豆 who are having trouble passing Regents exams, aren’t passing classes, or are not in line to graduate on time for various other reasons. Dr. Cooper discussed the Dignity for All Students Act and bullying, while addressing the importance of 麻豆 feeling safe while in school. Finally, a few teachers from the Transition Team presented about the work they do to identify 麻豆 in need of extra support, the Adopt a Student program, and other initiatives they implement to ensure 麻豆 are getting the support that is right for them.

After presentations, families, faculty, and administrators enjoyed a nice meal together.

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