2011 Oregon Graduation Rates
| 2011 Graduation Rate/Dropout Rate | ||||
| 4 year Graduation Rate | 4 year rate Adjusted for Extended Campus | 5 year Graduation Rate | Dropout Rate | |
| State Average | 67.20% | N/A | 70.50% | 3.30% |
| Dallas High School | 50.83% | 68.33% | 77.95% | 1.35% |
| Dallas School District | 51.41% | N/A | 79.12% | 1.25% |
posted 1/26/2012
Dear Community Members:
Tomorrow, Oregon Department of Education (ODE) will be doing an early release of the 2011 Oregon graduation rates. The state reports these rates in terms of 4 year graduation rate, 5 year graduation rate and dropout rate. The 4 year rate is those students who completed high school in 4 years. The 5 year rate is those students who completed high school in 5 years. These are often called the 4 year and 5 year cohort rate. The dropout rate is those students who over a course of one year have left high school and have not enrolled in another school or earned a GED.
In Dallas School District, we have a unique program that encourages students to finish high school in 5 years rather than the traditional 4 years. The Extended Campus program is a program for students who qualify to receive a full year of tuition and books at Chemeketa Community College. During this 5th year of school, students meet more stringent graduation requirements, obtain their high school diploma and finish their first year of community college at no cost. Eighty-seven percent of our students successfully finish their first year of college in this program, a success rate much higher than students who enter their first year of college using a more traditional path. One hundred percent of the students in this program earn their high school diploma.
When ODE releases graduation rates, the press will typically report the 4 year completion rate in comparing high schools across the state. The 4 year completion rate at Dallas High School is low in comparison to other high schools that do not have a program such as the Extended Campus. Our 5 year completion rate, however, is typically above the state average.
When you read tomorrow's headlines, check to see if they are comparing the 4 year rate or the 5 year rate. How does Dallas School District compare to other high schools with our 5 year completion rate? How does our dropout rate compare?
When the results are released publically, I will follow up with additional information regarding specific graduation rates for Dallas High School and for Dallas School District. In addition, I will provide you an adjusted 4 year cohort number that includes our extended campus students if you want to compare our 4 year number to surrounding school districts.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have specific questions.
Christy Perry
Superintendent
Christy.perry@dsd2.org
Distinguished Educator Award
January 6, 2012 - Today we awarded Connie Olliff and LaurieWilson team teachers in 3rd grade at Lyle Elementary the Distinguished Educator Award during the school team time.
Here is what their nominator Jana Fogg had to say about them:
What I have seen from these two amazing ladies is a heart bigger than Oregon itself. My daughter comes home from school telling me about all of the amazing things that these two teachers do that are above and beyond. Not only do they teach what is required, but they also teach what is expected of each student in school and how they should treat one another. Be responsible, be accountable, be good people. They see the challenges that our children face every day and I believe they look to the future and find solutions for those challenges now. They are creative, compassionate, kind, with just the right mix of tow the line, be responsible, and lets have fun.
Here is what their students have to say about them:
- They make it fun in class.
- They help with science.
- She's awesome!
- They make science and all stuff fun.
- Mrs. Wilson give us homework.
- Mrs. Olliff does too.
- They teach us about the body.
- They teach us how to communicate with our class mates kindly.
- It makes me happy they can be my teachers.
Please join me in congratulating Mrs. Olliff and Mrs. Wilson! What a fun morning to get to honor these two exceptional ladies. They were so surprised by the award and their student(every one of them) were eager to share what made them both exceptional educators. A true testament to who they are as teachers!!!!
-Christy Perry, Superintendent
Our mission is to recognize excellence in teaching and learning.
Excellence that extends beyond the classroom walls;
Excellence that makes a life changing impact for our students;
Excellence that builds our future . . . one student at a time.
Distinguished Educators 2011-2012
Wells Fargo commits $1,500 to Oakdale Heights Elementary School
November 2, 2011 - Wells Fargo has committed a $1,500 grant to Oakdale Heights Elementary in the Dallas School District.
Wells Fargo announced the gift at its second annual Principals’ Breakfast it hosted Nov. 2 at Salem Golf Course. The attendees included Oakdale Heights Elementary Principal Caleb Harris.
Eleven other elementary schools in Polk and Marion County will also receive a $1,500 grant:
- Bush, Hoover, Lamb, Middle Grove, Scott and Swegle in Salem,
- Kennedy and Weddle in Keizer,
- Butte Creek in Mt. Angel,
- Eugene Field in Silverton, and,
- Stayton Elementary.
All of the recipients Wells Fargo selected are Title 1 schools, which means they have a high number or percentage of students from low-income families.
Each principal will determine how to allocate the funds. Last year Harris used a $1,000 grant from Wells Fargo to fund a two-week music program for all the students at his school.
Wells Fargo Regional President Don Pearson, Community Bank President Kellie Grant, District Manager Mark Trupp and 11 Salem area branch managers hosted the breakfast.
Pearson told the group that Wells Fargo believes “if our communities succeed, we will too.”
“Wells Fargo has a long history of believing that education is a foundation for our community,” Trupp added. He urged the principals to call their local Wells Fargo team members if they ever need volunteers for a school project.
Wells Fargo’s local team members play a role in determining where the financial services company allocates its grants, Pearson pointed out.
“I know they appreciate what you do every day,” he said.
“All of us are here because we share a strong commitment to public education,” Grant said. Quality education is, undoubtedly, the most important investment we can make for our future.”
The bank managers will also donate a large Wells Fargo pony to each school, which the principals will be able to auction off to raise additional funds.
Serving Oregonians since 1852, Wells Fargo has repeatedly been named one of the most generous firms in Oregon. Public education is one of the major focus areas of the company’s corporate philanthropy. Last year Wells Fargo and its team members donated more than $3 million to schools and nonprofit groups in Oregon and southwest Washington, and volunteered close to 80,000 hours for the community there.
Wells Fargo Assistant Branch Manager Jared Luse of Dallas (right) presents a $1,500 ceremonial check to Oakdale Heights Elementary Principal Caleb Harris.
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