Building Toward College Success

Dear Lobo Parents and Guardians

My counselor and administrative teams are participating in a book study about ways we can improve upon the third part of our mission:

Student success of today and tomorrow…

We know that over 90% of our students attend college after graduation, and we want to ensure that all students are truly ready for the challenges of college. The book we are reading is College Knowledge: What it Really Takes for Students to Succeed and…by David Conley. One of his most compelling points is the importance of a strong finish to a student’s high school career. He says too often students slide out of high school only doing the minimum to complete the high school requirements. He says and I agree with Conley’s view that students fail to realize the rigorous expectations that await them in college. Parents please remind your student that every year and every class builds toward the next, and the core (math, English, social studies and science) should be a part of each year of high school. Also, free periods should only be part of a student’s schedule if a students needs time during the day. For example, a free period is warranted if a student plays a sport, has a job and is carrying three or more AP classes.

With Lobo Pride

Dr. Musick