High Schools That Work

High Schools That Work

Case Study: EHOVE Career Center, Milan, Ohio

EHOVE Career Center in Ohio is a school of choice serving juniors and seniors from 15 associate high schools. It has successfully improved student achievement and the career preparation of its students by upgrading academic courses and aligning them with state standards, raising expectations, establishing an effective advisement program, adopting block scheduling and gaining full involvement of local businesses, colleges and the community. One result of its efforts is an increase in the percentages of EHOVE students planning postsecondary studies.

Keywords: student achievement, career center, raising expectations, extra help, guidance and advisement, community involvement

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Goal that it reflects: 5. All recent high school graduates have solid academic preparation and are ready for postsecondary education and a career.

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