By Nazier McDonald In 2015 the University of Rochester (U of R) partnered with East High School to form an Educational Partnership Organization. The partnership has improved student participation in classes and better prepared students for graduation. As a result, graduation rates have tripled since 2015 and in 2019 the graduation rate was actually 69.6%. The U of R has brought a variety of resources to help the students in need such as Hillside, after school homework help, and even support classes. Due to the extra class time and activities students can get involved in, scholars are well on their way to walking the stage within the four years of high school. Students also go to school longer. Their day is 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. This gives time for 72 minute periods. Those longer periods help teachers give extra support and instruction to students so they do well in classes. Students also have access to a University of Rochester’s Clinic right on campus and can get medical treatment at school. Another beneficial thing U of R did was form family groups which give students two “carents” to help them with personal problems and get additional help for classes. I, Nazier McDonald who will graduate this year, can actually say the U of R has changed me and the way I've learned. In 2015, my seventh grade year, I was motivated very little to complete work and turn it in. But since the U of R took over, teachers will speak to me and motivate me to do well and make use of my goals in life.
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Mrs. Gerritz
10/30/2019 10:58:02 am
Nice article! Keep up the great work!
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