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

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Academy ProgramsAcademy Programs

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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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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

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• 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.