COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL OCTOBER 18, 2018 9A
What does it take to graduate in CG?
By Zach Silva
zsilva@cgsentinel.com
Graduation rates are rising but what do you need
to do to earn a diploma?
While Cottage Grove High School boasts
one of the top graduation rates in the state
at 94%, at the Cottage Grove Sentinel we
wanted to take a look at what it takes to
graduate.
What is the journey that a student takes to
get to the height of high school education?
What does a student have to do to get
from freshman year to senior year and what
does that look like.
It all starts with freshman year and the
supports that are in place for students.
A key element of school is the act of at-
tending.
Two key statistics are that students that
are chronically absent are 16 times more
likely to not graduate and students that are
not on track are 10 times more likely to
not graduate. And when a student is both
off track and absent, they become 36 times
more likely to not graduate.
“We really want to make sure that we
are providing intervention supports for our
freshman. That we are working with them
and educating them about how credits are
important and how attendance is key and
important.”
The journey to graduation day starts with
freshman year.
According to the Schools Superintendent
Association, a big challenge facing fresh-
men is what they deem the “ninth grade bot-
tleneck.” The combination of a new school
and heavier work load creates challenges
for these fi rst year students. To cope with
that, CGHS assistant principal and fresh-
man councilor Kim Scrima works to help
get these students to where they need to be.
“Students by the end of their freshmen
year should have 25 percent of their credits.
And what they fi nd is if they don’t, those
students are far more likely to not graduate.
And if on top of that they are chronically ab-
sent, we’re looking at kids who are 36 times
more likely not to graduate,” said Scrima.
To get students to that point, CGHS has
been creating additional ways to support
their freshmen. At the beginning of this
year, staff and faculty knocked on the door
of each freshman to inform their parents
of parent night. Additionally, parents will
soon be able to stay connected through an
app that will show their students’ attendance
and grades.
While parents can play a big role, the
student is still the one who, ultimately,
makes the decisions. So Scrima works with
students so that they understand what they
need to do to be successful.
“The critical message for us right now to
them is that your credits do matter. It’s about
education and training and what a transcript
looks like,” said Scrima. “Do you have to
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Grad checklist
Students must complete the following requirements before
graduating from the South Lane School District and earning a
high school diploma. The standards are set by the State of Ore-
gon and the district may add requirements as well.
75 credits:
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12 credits in English Language Arts
9 credits in Social Studies
9 credits in Math (Algebra I and higher)
9 credits in Science with lab experience
9 credits in CTE, applied arts and/or second language
3 credits in Physical Education
3 credits in Health Education
21 credits in Elective
Essential Skills (must show profi ciency in):
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fast moving, dynamic fi res.
We are all doing well and every-
one is safe. It looks like we may
be here a while." The message
was posted on October 14.
The Oregon Fire Marshall
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worry about everything you need to do to graduate? No, not now.
But you do have to worry about passing the classes that you have.”
As students progress through school, their attendance and grades
are being watched to make sure that they can get to graduation.
“I have a book of transcripts, I go through them every trimester
just to see who needs what because I don’t want to miss something
that could have been avoided and taken care of a long time ago,”
said junior and senior counselor Rex Basting.
These ways of taking care of classes include summer school,
night school and online courses that can get students back on track.
OSFM is extremely grateful to
Oregon's fi re chiefs and their
agencies for again stepping up
to the plate to help our neigh-
bors to the south as they contin-
ue to struggle with an unprece-
dented amount of fi res on their
landscape."
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Read and comprehend a variety of text
Write clearly and accurately
Apply mathematics in a variety of settings
Senior Boards:
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All seniors must complete a 10-minute presentation based
on a research paper. Students are given multiple chances
to pass the assignment.
LORANE NEWS
CAL School Board meeting is tomorrow, Thursday, October 19 at 7 p.m. at Lorane Grange. Executive session is conducted prior
to open meeting.
This Friday, October 20, the "Canning, Preservation, and Sharing Clinic" weekend begins at Lorane Grange with dinner at 6
p.m. A delicious spaghetti, pasta dinner with french bread will be served. This will be by donation as a Community fundraiser for
the Lorane Community Association and their many projects in our community. Misty will be there at noon to received any jars for
everyone to use.
Saturday, October 21, will begin the morning with coffee and muffi ns at 8 a.m. followed by stations on canning and preservation of
foods. On Sunday, there will be distribution of goods to families and the food bank. A big " Thank You" to the Lorane Community
Association for this informative weekend. Come to any it all of this event.
Lorane Grange will have a baked potato bar dinner with just about any trimmings you might think of and bingo on Friday, October
27. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. and bingo at 6:30 p.m. For those only coming to bingo, there will still be desserts and beverages for $3.
Progressive blackout has continued to grow and the 50/50 raffl e is always fun.
Plan on the FREE Fall Festival from 6 - 8:30 pm at Applegate Elementary on October 28. All kids welcome!
Our school district is extremely blessed to have Dr. Michael Herb and the amazing staff at Absolute Wellness Center attending the
athletic games and volunteering their time to our students as needed. If you see their table at a game, please stop and Thank them.
Also, it is great to see the elementary students attending and cheering at the home football games.
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