Central+Falls+High+School+Fall+2014

**Central Falls High School **
 * Paul Guarino **




 * Introduction **

Central Falls High is located at 24 Summer St in Central Falls, RI. It is the only high school located in the Central Falls. Currently, there is 813 students enrolled at the high school and the guy/girl ratio is 55% guys and 45% girls. Also, the student body is made up of 89% minorities.


 * Community Background **
 * __Income __**
 * || **Central Falls ** || **Rhode Island ** || **US ** ||
 * **Median household income ** || **$29,268 ** || **$56,102 ** || **$53,046 ** ||
 * **Median family income ** || **$35,222 ** || **$72,872 ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">$64,585 ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Per capita income ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">$14,973 ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">$30,005 ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">$28,051 ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">All families below poverty level ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">27% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">9.2% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">10.9% ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">All people below the poverty level ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">30.4% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">13.2% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">14.9% ** ||

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Based on the table, the Central Falls Community is nowhere near the income levels of the state or the country. The fact that the median household and median family incomes are near half of what the state’s and country’s data is unbelievable. The thing about median household income is that there could be more than one family living in a household so the data is altered because of it. The data collected about being below the poverty is atrocious- in Central Falls all families below poverty level is 27% and all people below the poverty level is 30.4%. Considering that for all families below the poverty in the state and country is about 10% and for all people below the poverty level in state and country is around 13%-15% is crazy, to think that Central Falls is double the percentage than that of the state and country. To potentially fix these problems, there needs to be more cash flow through the businesses so they can thrive and this will help the surrounding area. Also, more funding in public schools and other town areas will increase the potential for success.


 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 17pt;">Race/Ethnicity __**
 * || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Central Falls ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Rhode Island ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">US ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">White ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">42.5% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">81.4% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">72.4% ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Black/ African Americans ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">8.1% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">5.7% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">12.6% ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Asian ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">0.5% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">2.9% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">4.8% ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Hispanic or Latino ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">48.5% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">12.4% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">16.3% ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">American Indian and Alaska native ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">0.4% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">0.6% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">0.9% ** ||

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Looking at the graph, there are two big differences between Central Falls and the Rhode Island and US categories. First, in the White section, Central Falls is composed of 42.5% and Rhode Island has an 81.4% of whites. Understanding the fact that Central Falls had almost half the percentage of whites that the state of Rhode Island has staggering. Central Falls is located in Rhode Island so that goes to show how much of an urban community Central Falls is. Second, the Hispanic/ Latino section is a noticeable difference. In Central Falls, there is a 48.5% of the Hispanic/Latino race while in Rhode Island it is 12.4% and in the US it is 16.3%. Showing once again, the community of Central Falls is an urban area.


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 17pt;">District Summary **


 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Attendance __**
 * || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">State ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Central Falls ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Barrington ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pawtucket ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Attendance Rate (Elementary Schools) || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">95% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">93% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">96% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">95% ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Attendance Rate (Middle Schools) || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">94% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">92% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">96% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">93% ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Attendance Rate (High Schools) || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">92% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">88% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">96% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">90% ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Attendance Rate (All Schools) || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">94% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">92% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">96% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">93% ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Chronic Absenteeism || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">24% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">40% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">7% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">35% ||

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Based on the table above regarding attendance in the districts, the Central Falls District column of data is below the state and Barrington district data. The only category that Central Falls has the highest percentage is in Chronic Absenteeism, which is not something that you strive towards. The students at Central Falls are more likely to not attend school while the Barrington School District excellent attendance percentages. But when comparing Central Falls to Barrington, it is comparing a very urban area to an affluent white community. Comparing Central Falls to Pawtucket, they are similar due to the fact they are located in the same type of area.


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15.5pt;">School Analysis **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Central Falls High School is recovering academically from some of the worst test scores in the state a few years ago. Because of the terrible scores, the entire faculty was fired and the school could only rehire a certain percent of the staff back. Unfortunately most of the teachers left for other jobs or just did not return to the school, so they had to hire a significant number of new teachers. Since the firings, the school has been slowly recovering and doing better academically.


 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">NECAP Exams __**
 * || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">State || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Central Falls || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Barrington || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pawtucket ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">11th Grade Math || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">35% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">12% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">79% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">15% ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">11th Grade Reading || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">81% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">53% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">98% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">61% ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">11th Grade Writing || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">66% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">35% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">82% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">54% ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">11th Grade Science || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">30% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">8% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">58% || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">11% ||

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Looking at the NECAP Exam percentages, it is noticeable that Central Falls has the lower percentages. Even though the state percentages are average scores, Central Falls is significantly lower. Then, looking at Barrington the scores are exceptionally high. Also, comparing the percentages between Central Falls and Pawtucket there are many similarities which shows that the urban area schools are scoring lower than affluent suburban areas.


 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Four-year Graduation Rate (Students entering grade 9 in 2009-10) __**


 * || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">State ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Central Falls ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Barrington ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Pawtucket ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">% Graduated within 4 yrs ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">79.7% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">73.8% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">95.6% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">83.3% ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">% Dropped out ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">9.1% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">14.8% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">1.2% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">8.6% ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">% Received GED ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">2.9% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">1.9% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">0.4% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">4.1% ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">% Still in School ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">8.3% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">9.5% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">2.8% ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">4.0% ** ||

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">The table above displaying the Four-year Graduation Rate shows that Central Falls is around the State percentages, except for percentage of drop outs. Per usual, Barrington’s data is great percentages. It’s worth noting that there are some discrepancies between Central Falls and Pawtucket schools, none of the percentages are truly similar. The percentages are on different parts of the spectrum with the other data.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Central Falls High School is located in the Central Falls District right outside of Pawtucket. The school has academically ridiculed because of their low test scores and poor graduation rates. The fact that school had to fire its entire staff and only hired some of the faculty back was a serious blow. The school has started to rebound and make improvements academically. Unfortunately, they never get any recognition because they are always compared to affluent suburban schools such as Barrington where they are more likely to succeed. Central Falls, as a community, district, and public school, is overall a below average urban area.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 15.5pt;">Conclusion **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 17pt;">References **
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">“U.S. Census Bureau Fact Sheet.” Factfinder.census.gov. 2012-2013. Web.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">“RI Kids Count.” Rikidscount.org/matriarch/documents. 2012-2013. Web.
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">"Central Falls Senior High School." US News. U.S.News & World Report


 * Name: Tyesha ** **Score:** 21

5: Intro provides an overview of the upcoming analysis, including what school/district/community is being analyzed, what aspects are being analyzed, and who the report is intended to inform. 4: Intro names the school/district/community and previews the scope of the report, but does not describe who the report is intended to inform. 3: Intro names the school/district/community but not much else. 2: Intro fails to name the school, district, and/or community. 0: No introduction section is apparent.
 * Introduction: _2/5 points **

Comments on report's introduction:

5: Report includes the following sections: Introduction, Community, District, School, Conclusion, References. 4: Report includes all sections but does not break information into paragraphs, has few transitions, or is otherwise lacking in coherence. 3: Report is missing one section. 2: Report is not divided into sections but contains some information on each. 1: Report is missing two or more sections.
 * Organization: _5/5 points **

Comments on report's organization:

5. All information is cited using APA in-text citations. A properly formatted References section appears at the end of the report. There are few typos or errors in spelling, grammar, or syntax. 4: Most information is cited and referenced using APA format. There are some errors in spelling, grammar, or syntax but they do not interfere with meaning. 3: Some information is not cited or referenced. APA format not followed or followed incorrectly. There are some errors in spelling, grammar, or syntax that interfere with meaning. 2: Most of the information is not cited. APA formatting is negligible or nonexistent. Multiple errors in spelling, grammar, or syntax interfere with meaning. 0: No citations. No references. Myriad errors in spelling, grammar, or syntax make the report a chore to read.
 * Mechanics: _4/5 points **

Comments on report’s mechanics/conventions:

5. Report is engaging and colorful. Charts, graphs, and images add professionalism and interest and are well integrated into the report. 4: Report contains some interesting sections. Charts, graphs and images are relevant and add interest to the report. 3: Report appears dull. Information is reported in a disengaged manner. Charts, graphs, and images add little to the report.
 * Creativity: _2/5 **

Comments on report's creativity:

5: Conclusion reviews analysis of school, district and community and describes why findings should be important to reader. 4: Conclusion reviews analysis of school, district and community 3: Conclusion does not report back to report's findings. 1: Conclusion simply praises or condemns the school. 0: No conclusion.
 * Conclusion: _2/5 **

Comments on report's conclusion:

5: Report includes at least ten different facts in each section (school, community, district) and compares each figure with another relevant figure (e.g. state or national average). 4: Report includes at least eight different facts in each section and compares most figures with relevant figures. 3: Report includes at least six different facts in each section and compares some of the figures to other relevant figures. 2: Report includes at least four different facts in each section and compares some of the figures to other relevant figures. 0: Report includes less than four different facts for any section or fails to compare any figures with other relevant figures.
 * Data/Analysis: _6/10 **

Comments on data/analysis/General comments:

Peer Evaluation / Feedback for EDC 102 Context Statement


 * Author: Paul Guarino **


 * Editor:Madison Bavasso **


 * Total Score for this Evaluation: ** 22/35 pts

The purpose of the context statement in EDC 102 is to provide each student with an opportunity to demonstrate his or her ability to research a school, its district, and its community in order to better understand its strengths and challenges. Each report should describe their school based solely on evidence that they cite in their Reference section.

As a peer editor, your tasks are:


 * Read author's report.
 * Carefully **evaluate** report by assigning a score for each criterion
 * provide **constructive comments** that will help the strengthen the author's report for each category.
 * Create a link to your evaluation at the end of the report.

**RUBRIC**


 * Name: ** **Score:**


 * Introduction: _2/5 points **

5: Intro provides an overview of the upcoming analysis, including what school/district/community is being analyzed, what aspects are being analyzed, and who the report is intended to inform.

4: Intro names the school/district/community and previews the scope of the report, but does not describe who the report is intended to inform.

3: Intro names the school/district/community but not much else.

2: Intro fails to name the school, district, and/or community.

0: No introduction section is apparent.

Comments on report's introduction: just add a little more detail


 * Organization: _5/5 points **

5: Report includes the following sections: Introduction, Community, District, School, Conclusion, References.

4: Report includes all sections but does not break information into paragraphs, has few transitions, or is otherwise lacking in coherence.

3: Report is missing one section.

2: Report is not divided into sections but contains some information on each.

1: Report is missing two or more sections.

Comments on report's organization:


 * Mechanics:5/5 points **

5. All information is cited using APA in-text citations. A properly formatted References section appears at the end of the report.

There are few typos or errors in spelling, grammar, or syntax.

4: Most information is cited and referenced using APA format. There are some errors in spelling, grammar, or syntax but they do not interfere with meaning.

3: Some information is not cited or referenced. APA format not followed or followed incorrectly. There are some errors in spelling, grammar, or syntax that interfere with meaning.

2: Most of the information is not cited. APA formatting is negligible or nonexistent. Multiple errors in spelling, grammar, or syntax interfere with meaning.

0: No citations. No references. Myriad errors in spelling, grammar, or syntax make the report a chore to read.

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 * Creativity: 4/5 **

5. Report is engaging and colorful. Charts, graphs, and images add professionalism and interest and are well integrated into the report.

4: Report contains some interesting sections. Charts, graphs and images are relevant and add interest to the report.

3: Report appears dull. Information is reported in a disengaged manner. Charts, graphs, and images add little to the report.

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 * Conclusion: 2/5 **

5: Conclusion reviews analysis of school, district and community and describes why findings should be important to reader.

4: Conclusion reviews analysis of school, district and community

3: Conclusion does not report back to report's findings.

1: Conclusion simply praises or condemns the school.

0: No conclusion.

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 * Data/Analysis: 6/10 **

5: Report includes at least ten different facts in each section (school, community, district) and compares each figure with another relevant figure (e.g. state or national average).

4: Report includes at least eight different facts in each section and compares most figures with relevant figures.

3: Report includes at least six different facts in each section and compares some of the figures to other relevant figures.

2: Report includes at least four different facts in each section and compares some of the figures to other relevant figures.

0: Report includes less than four different facts for any section or fails to compare any figures with other relevant figures.

Comments on data/analysis/General comments:

Just add more detail and maybe some graphs into your context statement, good job so far though!