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A group project designed to survey demographics of a local public high school.
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SCHOOL STUDYSCHOOL STUDYALBERT EINSTEIN HIGH ALBERT EINSTEIN HIGH
SCHOOLSCHOOL
Kensington, MDKensington, MD
Spring 2005Spring 2005
The Albert Einstein High School Service Area
Hispanic Population of Montgomery County, Maryland
Total population, year
Hispanic population
Percentage Hispanic
909,411 in 2003 112,974 12.4 %
873,341 in 2000 100,604 11.5 %
Hispanic Population at Albert Einstein High School
Students enrolled, 2004-05
Hispanic students, 2004-
05
Percentage Hispanic
1,754 645 36.8 %
Albert Einstein High SchoolAlbert Einstein High School
Albert Einstein High School opened in 1962. It serves Albert Einstein High School opened in 1962. It serves students from Wheaton, Silver Spring and Kensington students from Wheaton, Silver Spring and Kensington and is part of the MCPS down county consortium.and is part of the MCPS down county consortium.
Student LifeStudent Life
Clubs Celebrating Clubs Celebrating DiversityDiversity
African Dance GroupAfrican Dance Group
LASULASU
Ethiopian ClubEthiopian Club
Asian American ClubAsian American Club
More Student LifeMore Student Life
Athletic teamsAthletic teams
Computer ClubComputer Club
Chess ClubChess Club
Music groups and Music groups and theatertheater
The Unique Culture of The Unique Culture of Albert Einstein High SchoolAlbert Einstein High School
Students Students
Academy ProgramsAcademy Programs
ChallengesChallenges
StudentsStudents
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5
10
15
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40
Student Body
AfricanAmerian
Hispanic
White
Asian
For a community event, For a community event, AEHS hung flags to AEHS hung flags to represent the different represent the different nationalities at the school. nationalities at the school. There are over forty There are over forty nationalities at AEHS.nationalities at AEHS.
Teacher and Student DiversityTeacher and Student Diversity
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10
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80
Teachers
AfricanAmerican
Hispanic
White
Asian
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10
15
20
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40
Student Body
AfricanAmerian
Hispanic
White
Asian
The Academy Programs The Academy Programs
The 9The 9thth Grade Academy Grade Academy
The Academy of FinanceThe Academy of Finance
The International The International Baccalaureate ProgramBaccalaureate Program
Visual And Performing Visual And Performing Arts Academy and the Arts Academy and the Visual Arts CenterVisual Arts Center
ChallengesChallenges
29.2% of students are 29.2% of students are FARMSFARMS
1/3 of the students are 1/3 of the students are non-native English non-native English speakers.speakers.
Both of these are “at –Both of these are “at –risk” factors according to risk” factors according to Hodgkinson. Hodgkinson.
Pass Rates of Hispanic Students and All Students at Einstein HS, 2004
High School
Assessment
All Einstein Students
Hispanic Students
Algebra 38.4 % 33.5 %
Biology 66.0 % 50.0 %
English 58.0 % 41.4 %
Government
71.6 % 55.7 %
• School culture is ever changing because of down-county consortium •The school is the center of the community, not only for the educational opportunities it offers the students and adults, but also because it acts as a community center and outreach center for community groups. •Gang violence is a major concern for educators and community members
- Gangs recruit at school- Prevention and intervention groups (police, community groups) recruit at school
Students
Community
Community Groups
Gangs
• The school is a reflection of the community as well as the center of the community. •Because the role of the school is such a big one in the community, it gives teachers and administrators great power. •Staff at Einstein has the ability to plan activities and use the facilities knowing that the community will be actively involved. •It is a teacher-centered model that all schools should follow.