2010 Profile Summary

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2010 Achievement Profile The Bronxville School

Overview : 

Overview Bronxville students continue to achieve at the same high levels. NYS Assessments 3-8, Advanced Placement, College Matriculation Expectations and standards are rising. “Achieving universally high outcomes is only possible by putting in place mechanisms to ensure that schools deliver high quality instruction to every child.” (McKinsey & Co., 2007)

Students Are Scoring at the Same High Levels : 

Students Are Scoring at the Same High Levels

Students Are Scoring at the Same High Levels : 

Students Are Scoring at the Same High Levels

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BUT we need rigorous national standards. National Standards SHOULD BE Fewer, clearer, higher . . . Aligned with college and work expectations Inclusive of rigorous content and applications of knowledge through higher order skills Internationally benchmarked Research and evidence based -Common Core Standards Initiative (NGA and CCSSO) LAST YEAR WE SAID . .

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NYS has adopted the Common Core Standards. NYS has raised its cut–off scores to align state results with college readiness. Bronxville continues to measure critical thinking skills through the College/Work Readiness Assessment, comparing seniors to college freshmen. Bronxville is participating in the Cambridge Pre-U program that gives us an international benchmark. SINCE THEN . . .

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AP participation has doubled since 2003.

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88% of participants qualify for college credit; two-thirds are highly qualified.

90% of seniors attend colleges that are “very”, “highly” or “most” competitive. : 

90% of seniors attend colleges that are “very”, “highly” or “most” competitive.

What is the Next Level of Learning? : 

What is the Next Level of Learning? The Collaborative Examination of Student Work To what extent do our students think critically and creatively about the world around them and their place in it? To what extent do our students show initiative and responsibility for their own learning?