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K-12 students enrolled in Hartford Public Schools whose dominant language is one other than English.

An enrolled student whose family meets the income eligibility criteria to qualify for free or low-cost meals.

Culture is how we function in our schools – the way teachers and other staff members work together and the set of beliefs, values, and assumptions they share. Climate is the way our schools make us feel – the school’s effect on students, including teaching practices, diversity, and the relationships among administrators, teachers, staff, parents, and students. Measuring attendance helps us understand what is happening at school – how safe students feel, how welcoming the school is, and whether the learning is exciting and relevant.

Average Daily Attendance (ADA) measures the average number of students who show up on any given day; this measure is not based on an individual student’s attendance rate. Research shows, students who regularly attend school have greater learning gains, are more likely to graduate on time, and are more likely to enroll in and complete college. It is also critically important for students’ social development as schools provide a space for building healthy, positive relationships with peers and adults.

Chronic Absenteeism (CA) measures how many students miss at least 10% of school days beginning from their 1st day of enrollment. This includes excused absences, unexcused absences, and absences due to in-school or out-of-school suspension. Missing just 2 days a month will impact students’ learning, and categorize them as Chronically Absent.

Literacy is the ability to read, write, speak and listen in a way that lets students communicate effectively and make sense of the world. The Right To Read CT Act requires every CT district to show proof of implementing curriculum aligned to the science of reading by 2023. Hartford Public Schools demonstrates proficiency ahead of state recommendations.

English & Language Arts.

The Science of Reading is a vast, interdisciplinary body of scientifically-based research about reading and issues related to reading and writing. This research has been conducted over the last five decades across the world, and it is derived from thousands of studies conducted in multiple languages.

Connecticut standardized assessment that measures the degree to which students have mastered grade level standards and progressing toward college and career readiness in English/Language Arts and Math.

District assessment that helps teachers determine student needs, personalize learning and monitor progress. Measures students in the areas of Phonological Awareness, Phonics, High-Frequency Words, Vocabulary, and Comprehension.

Explicit, measurable, learning objectives based on standards and measure a learner’s knowledge and skill demonstrated in a consistent manner, in various settings over time.

Academic goals based on a student’s Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBAC).

In Grade 3, children transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.” Grade 3 academic outcomes are a predictor of high school graduation & success in college, 75% of third graders who struggle with reading never catch up and are four times more likely to drop out of high school. 

Hartford Public Schools tracks student progress meeting growth targets as measured by the Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBAC) during the most important years of education, using data to provide additional supports when necessary.

SAT performance is an indicator that a student should receive college and career readiness support/intervention.

Math is a fundamental part of thought and logic, and critical to attempts at understanding the world. In addition, mathematical knowledge plays a crucial role in understanding the contents of other school subjects such as science, social studies, and even music and art.

Connecticut standardized assessment that measures the degree to which students have mastered grade level standards and progressing toward college and career readiness in English/Language Arts and Math.

Explicit, measurable, learning objectives based on standards and measure a learner’s knowledge and skill demonstrated in a consistent manner, in various settings over time.

Academic goals based on a student’s Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBAC).

Algebra is viewed as a civil rights issue due to the recognition of algebra’s “gatekeeper” role within the continuum of high school math courses. A growing body of research also makes clear that students who fail Algebra I are at especially high risk for dropping out of high school. Hartford Public Schools recognizes that prioritizing Algebra I Readiness is necessary to increase High School (Grade 9) Algebra I pass rates and ultimately improve graduation rates.

SAT performance is an indicator that a student should receive college and career readiness support/intervention.

The College & Career Readiness Department is dedicated to ensuring all Hartford Public Schools’ students have equitable access to high-quality post-secondary opportunities that will prepare them for the dynamic world of work and life beyond high school. College & Career Readiness success is measured by graduation rates, freshman on-track rates, SAT benchmarks, and enrollment in college & career courses.

A group of students who entered Freshman year at the same time. A 4-year cohort graduates high school with the students who entered Freshman year at the same time.

A measure that helps predict how likely a student is to graduate from high school. It is more accurate than a students’ achievement test scores or their background characteristics. It is based on two factors: credits accumulated and core course failures during the first year of high school. Students are on-track if they’ve earned at least 5 course credits and have no more than 1 core course failure.

A class that an enrolled student is required to take in order to graduate from high school.

A student’s path after high school. May represent entry into college, entry into the workforce, or specialized training/certifications.

The 4-year cohort graduation rate is the percentage of first-time ninth graders who graduate within four years or less with a regular high school diploma.

Enrollment in advanced coursework such as Advanced Placement (AP) courses or dual enrollment opportunities, helps prepare students for college-level coursework and increase college attainment levels.