Anytown School District

Focus on our High School Seniors

From 8th to 10th to 12th grade…

Focus on our High School Seniors:

School & Community

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Community & School Prosocial Involvement

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Youth in Anytown are experiencing more school opportunities for prosocial involvement, and more rewards for prosocial involvement in their schools and communities.

“Mrs. Jenkins was my 9th grade English teacher. She still stops me in the hall to see how I am doing in my classes.”

– Jay Wray, 2013 Senior, Hawks Varsity hockey player

Prosocial involvement includes opportunities to be involved, having input in projects, and recognition and praise for effort and good work.

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Family Attachment and Youth Beliefs

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Focus on High School Seniors:

Family & Beliefs

“My mom and step-dad have been there for me all my life, even through high school. I am glad that my sister started high school last year so I could look out for her.” --Alejandro Mayes, Anytown Senior 2013

Anytown youth stayed close to their families while they reported more frequent attendance at services,

and changing beliefs in right vs. wrong.

Family attachment is how close and open youth feel with their parents. Religiosity indicates how frequently youth attend services. Moral order reflects youth opinions on if there are times when something justifies cheating, fighting, lying, or stealing.

Focus on our High School Seniors:

AcademicsA majority of Anytown Seniors are planning to start college within a year of graduating, despite decreasing performance and commitment to school.

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“It has been really tough for me to focus this semester. But I knew I just had to stick with it

even though I have mostly been dreaming about graduation!!!!! I will be

majoring in Marine Biology at Johns Hopkins in the fall.“

– Mayina Soltera, 2013 Senior

Poor performance indicates youth perception of their overall grades and where they fall in relation to other students. Lack of commitment reflects youth interest, perceived relevance and long-term usefulness of coursework, and liking or disliking of being in school.