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Rock Springs High principal reports drop in failures and behavior incidents after Freshman Academy changes

Board of Trustees, Sweetwater County School District #1 · November 11, 2025
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Summary

Rock Springs High School principal told the board that first-quarter data show decreased failure rates and substantial declines in behavior incidents after implementing a Freshman Academy, a graduation coach, and stricter lunchtime supervision; attendance remained around 90%.

Rock Springs High School Principal Mr. Straka told Sweetwater County School District #1 trustees that first-quarter early warning indicator (EWI) data for ninth graders show promising improvements following changes to schedules and supports.

"Our failing rates... are quite a significant decrease," Straka said as he summarized EWI measures for failure rates, attendance and behavior.…

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