In the previous two editions I highlighted some of the great things happening in our elementary and middle school, in this edition I will be highlighting some of the great things going on at Triton High School. The high school years are the end of our formal education system, and graduates have many choices to pursue after they graduate. Our district has started to track college and career readiness with our Redefining Ready Report Card. The goal of the report card is to track the progress of our students using measurements that have been identified to coincide with being successful in a career or college after high school. The measures in the report card go beyond a standardized test score. Research has provided us with measurements that are more meaningful to predict future success. We are in our third year of tracking this data, and we are seeing excellent results. Last year, for the class of 2023 we had 99% of our students that were career ready, and 64% that were college ready.
The picture includes some of the measurements that we are currently tracking to identify areas that our students are doing well in, as well as areas that we can work to improve to have all of our students college and career ready.
One of the greatest advantages our high school students have is the number of college credits that can be obtained without leaving our campus. We have about 52 college credits available to our students. That is an impressive number when you compare that to any other school in the area. I can speak from experience on what a great benefit that is to our students that choose to pursue a college degree. The courses that are offered cover a variety of content areas. Currently, a student can be very close to having a two-year associate degree just by taking the classes that are available here at Triton High School. We have a great group of staff that have committed to furthering their education, in order to be eligible to provide these courses at our school. These credits transfer toward a four-year degree as well and can save students a great deal of money if they choose to get a college degree.
Preparing students for life after high school includes career preparation. Our senior capstone experience is designed to help students explore career opportunities and give them valuable experiences while still in high school. In addition, the high school also offers academies that focus learning on career clusters. These clusters are designed to help them better understand the career that they are exploring. The Senior Seminar class also provides learning experiences that focus on life skills that students need including personal finance and interviewing skills. The opportunities go beyond the regular school day for students that want to learn and showcase their abilities in FFA and BPA. Triton students in these programs are consistently competing at the championship level for a variety of their talents. The Triton School District also has a rich tradition of achievements in both the fine arts and athletics. The Triton School District has many so many things to offer our students, and speaking from my own personal experience, it has provided an amazing place to work and raise my family.
Please reach out to me with any questions that you may have regarding our school district. You can email me at schlich@triton.k12.mn.us or you can call me at 507-418-7530 to reach me at the district office. I would be happy to set up a time to meet with you or your organization. Communication is an important aspect of my job responsibility, and I welcome the opportunity to gain experience from your perspective. GO COBRAS!
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