Goal One: Increase academic performance and preparation for postsecondary education.

Objective 1.1: Increase student enrollment in rigorous courses that reflect challenging academic standards.

Indicators:

1. Enrollment in Pre-Algebra by the end of 8th grade.
2. Enrollment in Algebra 1 by the end of 9th grade.
3. Two years beyond Algebra 1 by the end of 12th grade.
4. An AP/IB course by the end of 12th grade.

Objective 1.2: Increase student knowledge and demonstration of necessary academic preparation for college.

Indicators:

1. On track for graduation.
2. PSAT participation by the end of 10th grade.
3. SAT participation by the end of 11th grade.
4. 3.0 un-weighted GPS or higher by the 11th grade.
5. Math test proficiency.
6. English test proficiency.

Goal Two: Increase High School graduation and participation in postsecondary education.

Objective 2.1: Increase High School graduation rates.

Indicators:

1. Average daily attendance.
2. On-time promotion.
3. Four-year cohort High School graduation.

Objective 2.2: Student enrollment and success in postsecondary education.

Indicators:

1. College enrollment rates.
2. Placement into college-level math and English courses.
3. On track to graduate college.

Goal Three: Increase GEAR UP students’ and their families’ knowledge of post-secondary education options, preparation, and financing.

Objective 3.1: Increase educational expectations.

Indicators:

1. Parent participation in activities for academically preparing students for college.
2. Students expectations of graduating High School.
3. Student expectations of earning a college degree.

Objective 3.2: Students’ knowledge of and access to financial assistance for post-secondary education.

Indicators:

1. Knowledge of financial aid and costs/benefits of post-secondary education.
2. Application for financial aid.