A principal shares his first year results after working with LYS.

SC,

I just retired from XYZ school district, a district that you worked with two years ago.  As you remember, I was hired to take over an Academically Unacceptable middle school.  As a result of LYS support, the campus went from low performing to within three students in one student group of being a Recognized campus.  I have attached some charts that illustrate the gains we made in each subject area in just one year. If anyone ever doubts the power of LYS coaching and the Fundamental 5, share our results.

Year One Growth With LYS

READING SCORES Before LYS After LYS Improvement
All Students 74 93 +19
African American 66 92 +26
Hispanic 73 92 +18
White 82 91 +9
Eco Dis 74 79 +5
MATH SCORES Before LYS After LYS Improvement
All Students 69 83 +14
African American 52 77 +25
Hispanic 69 82 +13
White 78 83 +5
Eco Dis 68 83 +15
SCIENCE SCORES Before LYS After LYS Improvement
All Students 47 74 +27
African American 40 55 +15
Hispanic 43 72 +29
White 73 85 +12
Eco Dis 46 72 +26
HISTORY SCORES Before LYS After LYS Improvement
All Students 80 92 +12
African American 78 88 +10
Hispanic 80 90 +10
White 97 96 -1
Eco Dis 80 91 +11

SC Response Thanks for sharing!  But you give us too much credit.  Yes, coaching and support are important, but you and your staff had to execute the plan with fidelity and urgency. Simply put, “If you don’t work the plan, the plan won’t work.” As such, the improvement actually reflects the commitment and hard work of your staff, students and you. 

I can think of nothing more exciting and inspiring.

Think. Work. Achieve. Your turn…

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