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Interesting statistics about the California state high school proficiency exam, the #CHSPE: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sp/documents/chspereport1617.pdf https://twitter.com/calwatch/status/1286563905074946048
- Passing score is pretty low. Getting 2/3 of the questions right will guarantee a pass.
- Almost twice as many White students take it by their population of 10th graders (45% vs. 24%); less than half as many Hispanic/Latinos take it (54% vs. 24%)
- Almost twice as many White students take it by their population of 10th graders (45% vs. 24%); less than half as many Hispanic/Latinos take it (54% vs. 24%)
- The majority of test takers have at least one parent with a college degree or higher.
IF this legal option to dropout were advertised more to the Latino community, I suspect many would quit to enter the workforce, or go to community college.
IF this legal option to dropout were advertised more to the Latino community, I suspect many would quit to enter the workforce, or go to community college.
Teachers and counselors at high schools have incentives to encourage people to stay and not drop out, and may genuinely believe the high school environment of six classes a day, 7:40 am to 2:47 pm, is best for preparing students for entering college and the workforce.
But while it may work for the majority of teens, it doesn't for all.
Kids might be better off taking intro survey courses in community college, like sociology, sign language, or criminal justice.
Or they might go into apprenticeships like welding or electrician.
Kids might be better off taking intro survey courses in community college, like sociology, sign language, or criminal justice.
Or they might go into apprenticeships like welding or electrician.
Sure, many kids would stay in high school because it's comfortable, they can earn leadership plaudits for clubs and stuff, and they can be with their friends and do proms, dances, football games, and senior pranks.
But so many could care less.
But so many could care less.
Parents, relatives, mentors, and older friends should be aware of all the options available for 16 year olds to exit the traditional high school system.
There are many advantages to starting a career earlier.
There are many advantages to starting a career earlier.
They might not seem mature, but it's better to learn that lesson in community college than in a high stakes environment at a university.
If you're doing clubs just for scholarship and college applications, why not effect real change in the real world?
If you're doing clubs just for scholarship and college applications, why not effect real change in the real world?
The main disadvantages are for those who feel they are on the Ivy League/high end liberal arts college track and they are stuffing their schedules with clubs, sports, and AP/IB classes; or student athletes who are to be recruited for NCAA D1 scholarships.
Otherwise, leaving high school at 16 and going to community college or trade school, and forgoing the 11th and 12th grade courses, should always be an option worth considering. (end)
