Explore how Davi Creative’s SCALE High Program empowered Beach High School students to set and achieve their goals, fostering a growth mindset for college readiness and lifelong success. Through our 8-week curriculum, students learned to apply SMART goal principles to real-life scenarios, craft actionable plans for goal attainment, and cultivate a heightened motivation to excel in all endeavors. Witness the transformative impact as students emerge with renewed pride and satisfaction in their academic performance and personal growth.
Case Study: Transforming Academic Performance at Beach High School
Client Information:
- Beach High School, Long Beach Unified School District
- Grades 9th – 12th
- Academic School Year: 2016 -2017
- Total number of student participation: 36
- The client sought a program to increase student academic performance, achieve a C or better GPA, improve attendance, and reduce suspension rates.
Project Overview:
- Beach High School faced the challenge of improving student academic outcomes and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Objectives included enhancing student motivation, academic achievement, and overall school performance.
Solution Provided:
- The SCALE High Program empowered Beach High School students to set and achieve their goals, fostering a growth mindset for college readiness and lifelong success.
- Through an 8-week curriculum, students learned to apply SMART goal principles, craft actionable plans for goal attainment, and cultivate a heightened motivation to excel.
- Academic coaches from California State University, Long Beach provided personalized mentoring to students, addressing their unique needs and challenges.
Implementation Details:
- The program was administered quarterly on the school campus over an 8-week period.
- Students met with academic coaches once a week for personalized mentoring sessions.
- Initial challenges included obtaining progress reports from teachers in a timely manner, which were addressed by providing teachers with streamlined documentation processes.
Results and Outcomes:
- Grades: 51% of students achieved a C or better, with an overall GPA of 2.16.
- Pre/Post Test Assessment: 51% improved and 33% stayed the same
- Attendance: 94.74% of students received 70% or higher attendance, scoring higher than Beach High Schools 84%.
- Qualitative Feedback: Principal Matt Saldana highly recommends the SCALE High Program, praising its effectiveness in improving student outcomes and transitioning students to adulthood.
Impact:
- The SCALE High Program significantly improved student academic performance, attendance, and overall school climate at Beach High School.
- Through personalized mentoring and goal-setting strategies, students gained valuable life skills and achieved measurable success in their academic endeavors.
