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Stillwell, Robert – National Center for Education Statistics, 2009
This report presents the number of high school graduates, the Averaged Freshman Graduation Rate (AFGR), and dropout data for grades 9 through 12 for public schools in school year 2006-07. The counts of graduates, dropouts, and enrollments by grade (which serve as the denominators for the graduation and dropout rates) are from the National Center…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, High School Graduates, Graduation Rate, Secondary Education
Schechter, Stephen L. – 2002
A major aim of education in the state of New York is to prepare its students for a productive and meaningful life as citizens in local, state, national, and international settings. The "Participation in Government" core curriculum is designed to be a culminating course of study that focuses on Social Studies Learning Standard 5--Civics,…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Civics
Dawson, George G. – 1988
This manual provides secondary school teachers with ideas for relating economics to student needs, interests, and experiences. The tentative syllabus "Economics and Economic Decision Making," designed for 12th grade social studies by the New York State Education Department in 1987, is used as a guide. Motivational activities for the 18…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Economics, Economics Education, Grade 12
Suprina, Richard N. – 1976
Hauppauge High School has a number of alternatives to educate and motivate seniors. Among these are minicourses in business, industrial arts, and home economics; elective courses; half-day enrollment at the area vocational and technical school; after-school driver education; early graduation programs; work-study programs; and independent study and…
Descriptors: Advanced Placement Programs, College Bound Students, College Credits, College School Cooperation
Clis, Pat; And Others – 1977
This instructional module on fashion merchandising is designed as a guide for secondary education teachers who are helping twelfth grade students develop occupational competency for entry-level positions in fashion-related jobs. An introductory section covers module goals, career opportunities and employment demands, administrative considerations,…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Career Development, Clothing, Course Content
Suprina, Richard N. – 1977
Learning alternatives available for seniors at a New York high school provide options to the regular senior year of studies via departmental electives. Nine ongoing programs are briefly described. (MLF)
Descriptors: Acceleration, Career Exploration, College School Cooperation, Educational Innovation
Magi Educational Services, Inc., Port Chester, NY. – 1979
The report presents an objective third-party assessment of the WALKABOUT program. Now in its third year in Northern Westchester County, New York, this program offers an optional learning environment for Grade 12 students in which the skills and self confidence needed to be effective adults are nurtured. In order to attain WALKABOUT program goals,…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Communications, Counselor Attitudes, Educational Environment
Copen, Peter; And Others – 1980
The Walkabout program is an optional senior-year educational experience in which New York high school students can acquire the basic skills and confidence to take charge of their lives and contribute to the world. The year-long program is divided into 5 "challenge environments": wilderness (5 weeks); applied academics (18 weeks of health…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Communication (Thought Transfer), Counselor Role, Educational Environment