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David Douglas high school outlines 'freshman houses' and expanded pathways to boost on‑track rates
Summary
District leaders described a new ninth‑grade "house" system aimed at increasing graduation and freshman‑on‑track rates by providing cohorted teacher teams, semester strategies classes, and expanded access to dual‑credit and AP pathways; the plan is a presentation, not a board action.
David Douglas High School leaders presented a new ninth‑grade "house" model May 8, describing how cohorted teacher teams, semester‑long strategies classes and expanded dual‑credit and Advanced Placement opportunities are intended to increase students’ on‑track status and graduation rates.
Principal Jen Buscher and assistant principals outlined goals tied to state High School Success funding and local graduation targets, saying the district aims to raise its graduation rate from 69% to 72% and increase the percentage of ninth graders on track. "We are putting wraparound services around our incoming ninth graders," Buscher said, describing coordinated teacher planning time and…
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