Pine Bluff High School unveils 'Operation RISE' to boost student outcomes
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School leaders presented 'Operation RISE,' a targeted improvement initiative that aims to grow the district's lowest 25% of students and pursue substantial gains (a stated 50% growth goal) across tested subjects to improve the school's letter grade and graduation outcomes.
Pine Bluff High School staff presented a new initiative called Operation RISE to the board, outlining steps they say will improve classroom instruction, accountability and student achievement.
Presenters said the plan focuses on the lowest 25% of students across tested subjects (English language arts, mathematics and biology) and sets district goals to increase individual student growth. The presenters described an expectation of 50% growth for students in targeted areas and said they will hold staff, students and parents accountable through a faculty 'social contract' and increased walk‑throughs and monitoring.
The Operation RISE team also reported attention to graduation rates and cohort pathways, citing recent graduation metrics and a goal to raise cohort graduation levels across the district. Presenters described outreach to churches, businesses and families to support incentive and wraparound strategies and said communication to parents will be handled through the district communications office.
Board members asked follow‑up questions about parent notification and the plan’s timelines; presenters said district communications would publicize details to parents and the community. The presenters invited the board’s support as they implement the plan across Pine Bluff High School.