College Readiness Indicator Framework

College Readiness

Setting Indicator (school)

Individual Indicator (student)

Systems Indicator (district)

College Knowledge

Academic Prepardness

Academic Tenacity

College Knowledge

Academic Preparedness

Academic Tenacity

College Knowledge

Academic Preparedness

Academic Tenacity

attitude and behavior towards school components

self-discipline

Attendance

Knowledge in admissions criteria, application process, and financial aid

Transferable/ Independent skills (studying skills, note taking, critical thinking, etc.)

Meeting with college advisor

Participation in college level work in courses and college curriculum (AP, honors, community college courses, etc.)

GPA and letter grades of 'C's or better in A-G courses

SAT/ACT scores

School attendance

Trends in the individual for academic tenacity

Instructional scaffolding

College-going environment at the high school

Advancement in college knowledge throughout the years

Consistency in the individual

Availability/access to college-level course work (number of AP classes available and cross enrollment)

Teacher effectiveness/quality

communication with district and school staff regarding college readiness

monitoring of schools and following up with the number of students who attended college

resources to promote college readiness

Policy implementation geared at early college awareness in the college process

resources to promote college readiness

communication with district and school staff regarding college readiness

Level of district/state curricular
requirements

resources available to promote college readiness

high school graduation requirement match college entry requirements

Academic Preparedness: Academic knowledge and skills necessary to
succeed in college-level courses
College Knowledge: Knowledge, skills, and behaviors apart from
academic content that allow students to
successfully access college
Academic Tenacity:Beliefs, attitudes, and values that prioritize
success in school and drive student
engagement and work; behaviors of active
participation and perseverance through
adversity

Students willingness to continue completing their A-G requirements and passing their classes the end of their senior year.

The importance in understanding the components that go into college. The value behind getting high SAT scores and why it matters. Why it matters to be knowledgeable about financial aid and be prepared with what schools are offering.

What should you know when you do not complete you 'C' or better grade. Admissions are at stake and it is important to do your best in classes

Why are so many students failing the same class. Grade inflation does no favor to the student when in college. If students are not passing AP exams how are they getting a A in the class?

Do students value and understand the benefits of AP testing. Are they just taking them cause they are expected to or do they really understand the impact of them in regards to opening up units, and college credit.

UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS do they know about the additional process they have to go through. Do students understand why schools do what they do.

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Why are students not wanting to be in class. Many want to ditch or simply not go to class.

Knowledge of programs through the student

Staff like teachers and counselors are unaware of the programs available