Andrew Hill High School

3200 Senter Road, San Jose, CA. 95111,
Principal, Bettina Lopez / Facilitator, Christine Janisch

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2010 Results

At Andrew Hill High School, during the first semester of the 2009-10 school-year, 33 students enrolled in the 180 Degrees Program and 29 remained active in the program at the end of the first semester.

GPA’s available for 29 of the 31 students that remained in the program was 0.76 before the course. At the end of the first semester, their average GPA improved to 1.59, representing a 109% increase.

Full day absences of the 29 students in the program revealed a total of 305 absences the semester before the training compared to 150 during the first semester, representing a 51% decrease. Average daily attendance in the 180 classes was 93%.

Disciplinary incidents records were available for 28 of the 29 students that remained in the program, revealing a total of 125 incidents the semester before the training compared to 37 during the first semester, representing a 70% decrease.

Personal Development Surveys rating the students’ progress (1-poor, 2 fair, 3 good, 4 excellent, 5 superior) were to be completed by the students, facilitator, teachers and parents, rating the students in the following areas from before to after the training: (1) Attitude, (2) Motivation, (3) Achieving Goals, (4) Organization Skills, (5) Self-Control, (6) Decision Making, (7) Communication Skills, (8) Teamwork, (9) Leadership Skills, (10) Citizenship.

Students rated themselves on an average of 2.54 before the training compared to 2.95 at the end of the first semester (+16%), the facilitator rated the students 1.7 before training compared to 3.6 at the end of the first semester (+112%), teachers rated the students 2.97 before the training to 3.61 at the end of the first semester (+21%) and parents rated the students 3.24 before the training to 3.3 at the end of the first semester (+2%).

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Student Comments

The following excerpts were taken from written comments by Andrew Hill students regarding the 180 Degrees Program:

“I really like this class a lot. It is nice to be in a class where you actually get the help and support you need. It also helped me get on track and get ready for graduation. I am now even interested in college!” Irish

“This class has helped me out so much in so many ways and I want to thank Mrs. Janisch for helping me out so much. This class has changed me and my way of thinking in life and in school. This class helped me know that I am capable of doing anything I want, and now know I not only can but will achieve it.” Cynthia

“This class was a lot of fun. It helps us do homework and get focused. It brings us together and we help each other. This class is the best class to have. It is very helpful to have.” Richard

“I love this class because even though we don’t get homework, I love how speakers come into class and enlighten us about stuff.” Ronnie
“In this class, I have achieved a lot and become a better person, although I know I can be better and do better. I have been taught that I can believe in myself and that I can become what I want if I push myself to do it.” Arianna

School Staff Comments

The changes and growth in both academics and personal attitude has been amazing! Every student should have a class like this, for guidance, encouragement and support!” Joe Ortega, Counselor