Re: [Winona] WSHS and ALC

[Leslie Hittner]

[Winona Online Democracy]

I would guess the out-migration statistic refers to students who opt out for other public districts (including public charter schools). Based on the numbers Bob cited, I would suspect it does not include students who opt out for private schools.   A win-win situation is a program called College In Schools. It allows students to take courses for college credit within the high school. The public school district is able to keep the state aid. There is a fee to be paid to the college that accept the course credit. Courses are in effect college courses taught by qualified high school teachers (must have at least a Masters degree) and everything must be pre-approved by the college. I believe the courses must be (nearly) identical to courses that are in the college course catalog and taught on the college campus.   It's a nice option.   -Leslie Hittner   ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Sebo To: winona@mnforum.org Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 3:27 PM Subject: [Winona] WSHS and ALC [Winona Online Democracy]     As I try to be informative when I am not ranting and raving, here are some statistics from the Minnesota Department of Education for the two schools.  The state listed 97 students in the school.  I understand Scott Hannon said 125.     Graduation Rates:          ALC 67%        WSHS  97% Special Ed Students:    ALC  21%        WSHS  14% Free/Reduced Lunch:    ALC  43%        WSHS  26% Attendance:                    ALC  79%        WSHS  97%   Just some info.  As for Post Secondary Enrollment Options it has been a great opportunity for students ever since I was in high school...it's been around a long time...lol...but it is a loser for the district since the aid follows the student.  I would rather see our district provide these high end courses.  I dont think many use PSEO for shop classes at SE Tech but I may be mistaken.   One other interesting statistic from the state.  We have 68 students in WAPS who have migrtated in through open enrollment.  We have 494 who have outmigrated to other districts.  I imagine this number only refers to those students who are in, for example, the Lewiston public schools, not those who choose Cotter or Ridgeway.  Does anyone know?     One more point...If there truly is a prohibition on competition among schools in the district, is it based on maintaining control over student flow, as it were, so no one school was empty and another full?  We are certainly competing for students with parochial and charter schools, as well as outlying districts.   Bob Sebo Winona           _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at  http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.14.21/236 - Release Date: 1/20/2006

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