Office of the Superintendent ARBORN Earnie Learning for August 24, 2009 Life Dear Fordson High Schoo! Parent or Guardian: Brian J. Whiston ‘Superintendent Introduetion Fordson High School and the Dearborn Public Schools are dedicated to providing all students with the educational foundation necessary to sueceed in schoo! and in life. To ensure your child’s suecess, we set high standands that are reflected in what is taught in our classrooms. Bach school in Michigan is required to assess students every year on the Michigan Educational ‘Assessment Program (MEAP)/Michigan Merit Exam (MME). Under the federal No Child Left ‘Behind Act, which was signed into law in 2002, the results ofthese tests, as well es participation on the tests and graduation rats are used to determine whether schools particularly Tile I funded sehools-are making adequate yearly progress (AYP). Fordson High School has been identified as needing improvement. Although Fordson High ‘School did achieve AYP based on the 2009 MME, Fordson did not make AYP for the prior 3 year in the areas of math (English Language Leamers, special education students, ‘educationally disadvantaged students) and English Language Arts (the entire school, English Language Learners, special education stadents, educationally disadvantaged students). In coer to no longer be identified for improverer, Fordson must achieve AYP for 2 consecutive years. With the addition of literacy and math coordinators and focus on these important skis, Fordson made significant improvement on MME math and English language ars scores last school year. Tis focus on literacy and math skills will continue and expand withthe additional funding provided by the school’s new Tite I status. You can assist eflors by encouraging your child to obtain the literacy and math help offered by Fordson staff during the regular school day as well as after schoo! and by becoming an active participant in the Fordson ‘community through your participation inthe PTA. ‘This notice will inform you about your student's eligibility for transfer to another school and provide you with information about how the choice program works ‘Transfer is an Option, not a Requirement Since Fordson High Schoo! i identified for improvement, you have the option of transfering {your child to another school, but that decision is entirely up to you. Ifyou believe that your ‘studeut would be better off remaining et Fordson High School, you need do nothing but make ‘sure your child attends at the start ofthe school year. 15700 Aadene Deaborm SM 48124-1295, Otfce 313) 827.30 Fa 13) 1[Not all high schools in the district are able to accept transfer students, Transfer is available to the following accepting schools: ‘Edsel Ford High Schoo! A new small high schoo! located on the Michael Berry Campus, ‘To help you decide if you would lke to transfer, we have provided MME test information for Edsel Ford High School. The small school located atthe Michael Berry Campus has no test data as it is new this year. Fordson High School test information is alsa provided so that you ‘ean compare, The district may receive more applications than can be accommodated. Under federal lar, priority must be piven tthe lowest-achieving students from low-income families ‘Transportation ‘Students choosing to transfer through this option will be provided with bus transportation each ‘morning from Fordson High School to either Edsel Ford or the Michael Berry Campus, and returning to Fordson in the afternoon, Deadline for ‘Transfer Applications Ifyou would like to request a transfer for your child, you must complete the enclosed form by September 30, 2009 and return it to Mr. Mare Zigterman, Oflice of Student Services, Dearborn Pablic Schools, 18700 Audette, Dearborn, Ml 48124, ‘Notification Date You will be notified by mail by October 7, 2009 of your child's transfer status ‘Supplemental Educational Services Ifyou decide not to transfer your student and he or she is eligible for free or reduced price meals, free tutoring may be available to your child, You will receive a separate letter about free tutoring, Questions ‘To discuss this decision further, please call Dr. Gail Shenkman, Associate Superintendent, Secondary Education at 313-827-3024 and she will be happy to help you. 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Whiston Superintendent 18700 Adee Dearborn, Ml 48124-4295, tice (313) 827-3022 Fax 613) 27-3157