Now the district makes all eighth-graders attend summer “bridge” programs – a week or two at their future high schools to get to know teachers, take tests in math and reading, and learn how to study and manage time.
Once in high school, CPS offers students online courses to help them keep up on their credits. About 20 percent of CPS students take at least one online course, Rothwell estimated, not counting the 250 or so who attend CPS’ Virtual High School.
Most area high schools have expanded online course offerings to help students make up missed credits and graduate on time.
New Richmond schools runs a Graduation Academy at its district office, helping about 20 students a year make up credits online. The district’s grad rate climbed from 89.9 percent to a record 94 percent over the past two years, school officials said.
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