Douglas B. Mentzer
TERRIFIC TOP 10 AND TorqueNados EVENING AT BOE MEETING
THS BOARD PRESENTATION 4.25.2022
TOP TEN GRADUATION RATE/CLASS OF 2022 TOP TEN
April 25, 2022
Good Morning TPS Family,
It is with great pleasure that I am able to share two very important high school announcements. The Class of 2021 ranked tenth in the State of Michigan as determined by the Michigan Department of Education (for schools with over 100 graduates). Trenton High School ended the last academic year with a graduation rate of 98.61%. This compares to a statewide average of just over 80%. Michigan publishes graduation rates each year for the 1,200-plus public high schools in the state.
As many of you know, this accomplishment precedes the next step in our young adults’ lives. For many, after high school, going to college is a part of the plan. However, research shows that times are changing. Many graduates are pursuing different paths such as learning a trade, serving in the military, finding employment, starting a business, and ultimately, following opportunities that are unique to being a young adult in the 21st century (should you have questions and/or need additional support for your child, please contact the THS Counseling Department).
Recently, Principal Diroff shared the final class ranking of the Class of 2022 and highlighted our Top Ten. On Monday, May 9, this group will be recognized by our Board of Education and the City of Trenton will also honor their achievement on May 16, 2022 during the City Council meeting.
Trenton High School - Top Ten
(Names are listed below. See the image on the next page).
Good Morning TPS Family,
It is with great pleasure that I am able to share two very important high school announcements. The Class of 2021 ranked tenth in the State of Michigan as determined by the Michigan Department of Education (for schools with over 100 graduates). Trenton High School ended the last academic year with a graduation rate of 98.61%. This compares to a statewide average of just over 80%. Michigan publishes graduation rates each year for the 1,200-plus public high schools in the state.
As many of you know, this accomplishment precedes the next step in our young adults’ lives. For many, after high school, going to college is a part of the plan. However, research shows that times are changing. Many graduates are pursuing different paths such as learning a trade, serving in the military, finding employment, starting a business, and ultimately, following opportunities that are unique to being a young adult in the 21st century (should you have questions and/or need additional support for your child, please contact the THS Counseling Department).
Recently, Principal Diroff shared the final class ranking of the Class of 2022 and highlighted our Top Ten. On Monday, May 9, this group will be recognized by our Board of Education and the City of Trenton will also honor their achievement on May 16, 2022 during the City Council meeting.
Trenton High School - Top Ten
(Names are listed below. See the image on the next page).
- Steven Zanetti (Valedictorian) 6. Nadia Schoenherr
- Anna Bruce (Salutatorian) 7. Eli Goreta
- Kara Howey 8. Cameron Chesney
- Abbey Bullard 9. Luke Vallar
- Jane McClelland 10. Anderson Riley
SLC & PARENT COUNCIL FINAL MEETING MINUTES/RESULTS (4.18.22)
SLC:
Tangible Results: bulletin boards/updated and informative, career and college information was more available and the information was easily accessible (Ms. Armbruster), video monitors were updated more frequently, announcements were more helpful and more easily heard due to morning announcements, digital media was helpful in supporting the SLC, Mrs. Witt became a valuable resource/point person.
Student Takeaways: I felt that we got a lot done in a little amount of time, I learned that it is easy to complain and hard to solve problems, I learned that though it takes longer to prepare (frontload), you save time later, we learned that we have resources that we didn’t know about - this included learning who to talk to about specific issues, I learned that young people can help solve school problems, I learned that there are people like me that are willing to help make change, I learned that we have more work to do.
EOY Survey Highlights:
Tangible Results: TPS - considering website platform change that will include a practical mobile version, moving forward with Schoology and complimenting with an all inclusive app/Parent Square (integrates with MISTAR).
Parent Takeaways: having a voice and getting to know each other, having a direct line to the Superintendent, feeling comfortable to share thoughts and opinions, making progress to change things, learning about Schoology, and feeling like we made a difference.
Student Takeaways: I felt that we got a lot done in a little amount of time, I learned that it is easy to complain and hard to solve problems, I learned that though it takes longer to prepare (frontload), you save time later, we learned that we have resources that we didn’t know about - this included learning who to talk to about specific issues, I learned that young people can help solve school problems, I learned that there are people like me that are willing to help make change, I learned that we have more work to do.
EOY Survey Highlights:
Tangible Results: bulletin boards/updated and informative, career and college information was more available and the information was easily accessible (Ms. Armbruster), video monitors were updated more frequently, announcements were more helpful and more easily heard due to morning announcements, digital media was helpful in supporting the SLC, Mrs. Witt became a valuable resource/point person.
Student Takeaways: I felt that we got a lot done in a little amount of time, I learned that it is easy to complain and hard to solve problems, I learned that though it takes longer to prepare (frontload), you save time later, we learned that we have resources that we didn’t know about - this included learning who to talk to about specific issues, I learned that young people can help solve school problems, I learned that there are people like me that are willing to help make change, I learned that we have more work to do.
EOY Survey Highlights:
- Your overall experience with the SLC was positive: 100% Strongly Agreed or Agreed (55/45).
- The overall experience of SLC was productive (73% agreed/27% disagreed (due to poor attendance in 2022).
- I felt comfortable sharing my concerns, ideas, and/or opinions at our meetings. (100% agreed) 73% Strongly Agreed and 27% Agreed.
- Accountability Measures for Attendance.
- District Focus vs Building Focus.
- Action Plan: diversity - welcoming and kindness for all students/people.
- Group communication outside of meetings.
- Same group with replacement members (seniors) and expanding to 20.
Tangible Results: TPS - considering website platform change that will include a practical mobile version, moving forward with Schoology and complimenting with an all inclusive app/Parent Square (integrates with MISTAR).
Parent Takeaways: having a voice and getting to know each other, having a direct line to the Superintendent, feeling comfortable to share thoughts and opinions, making progress to change things, learning about Schoology, and feeling like we made a difference.
Student Takeaways: I felt that we got a lot done in a little amount of time, I learned that it is easy to complain and hard to solve problems, I learned that though it takes longer to prepare (frontload), you save time later, we learned that we have resources that we didn’t know about - this included learning who to talk to about specific issues, I learned that young people can help solve school problems, I learned that there are people like me that are willing to help make change, I learned that we have more work to do.
EOY Survey Highlights:
- Your overall experience with the PC was positive: 100% Strongly Agreed or Agreed (55/45).
- The overall experience of PC was productive (73% strongly agreed or agreed/27% neutral.
- I felt comfortable sharing my concerns, ideas, and/or opinions at our meetings. (64% strongly agreed, 27% agreed, and 9% disagreed).
- Attendance Measures for Attendance.
- Action Plan Focus: Communication/Support for Schoology and Parent Square.
- Action Plans to Consider: Marketing/Branding/Positive Image.
- Same group with replacement for those that want to leave. Potentiality of adding members or creating subcommittees.
