Annapolis High School did not meet annual progress goals last year for graduation rates and reading for students receiving free and reduced-price lunches, and will enter into a corrective action plan as required by the federal No Child Left Behind law.
During the 2004-05 school year, Annapolis High School failed to meet adequate yearly progress goals in reading for students with limited English proficiency.
Lynn Whittington, assistant superintendent for instructional services, said school officials have been working with faculty and staff from Annapolis High since September.
Whittington said the school district will now begin monthly monitoring visits and provide in-school professional development for teachers working in areas where students are struggling to meet standards.
Annapolis High School Principal Donald Lilley said the school has already rolled out a schoolwide reading and writing curriculum to improve student test scores. Lilley said the school has also used a grant to hire a community resource person to work with the attendance officer on absenteeism and tardiness.
“One of our main issues is trying to help our attendance,” Lilley said. “Because we know if we get the kids here every day we can work with them.”
The district has also applied for a $550,000 state grant to support an extended day program at Annapolis High to provide additional math and reading instruction for students who need it. Whittington said the program could begin this year once the state approves the funding.
Annapolis High School?s graduation rate was 76.6 percent for the 2005-06 school year. The state Department of Education has set a goal of 90 percent graduation at all high schools by the 2013-14 school year to comply with No Child Left Behind requirements.
