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- W1899681541 abstract "A STUDY OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TWO ALTERNATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOLS: HOW PREPARED ARE STUDENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS? By Theresa Marcelle Kilmer, Ph.D. A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Virginia Commonwealth University. Virginia Commonwealth University, 2013 Major Director: Kathleen M. Cauley, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Education School of Education This study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of alternative middle school programs utilizing a longitudinal, mixed methods design and was driven by research questions which analyzed trends in attendance, discipline, and Standard of Learning test pass rates in history and science for 8 th , 9 th , and 10 th grade. It also examined student perceptions concerning preparedness for high school, skills previously taught, transition to high school, and relationships with peers and adults. Data on attendance, discipline, and SOL scores were collected from 34 students from the 2009-2010 8 th grade cohort who attended one of two alternative middle schools. Attendance data indicated a decrease in the number of absences each year from 8 th – 10 th grade, ranging from two days to 53 days per student. Discipline data reflected a drop in discipline referrals, each year, from 8 th to 10 th grade. The greatest improvement in discipline, indicated by a decrease in per student referrals, occurred between 9th and 10 th grade. History SOL results indicated a pass rate that remained between 70% 71% for grades 8-10. The test results for the science SOL showed a drop in number of students passing from 8 th to 9 th grade and increasing from 9 th to 10 th grade. An analysis of interviews with twelve students found that they perceived their alternative middle experience as having a positive effect on relationships, both with peers and adults, and a desire to graduate. They attributed an improvement in relationship skills and ability to select positive relationships with alternative middle school attendance. Students consistently noted small class size, as experienced in the alternative middle school, as an influence on both behavior and achievement. Students previously considering dropping out of school felt their alternative middle school experience had contributed to their changed mindsets and goals. Overall this study indicated that students attending the alternative middle school for 8 th grade perceived their experiences as providing greater social rather than academic preparation for high school. In addition, best practices are similar for high school and middle school alternative programs." @default.
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