Dumas Fall
ACT Academy
Program Overview
If Applicable
The goal of the ACT Academy is to address two performance measures: reduce remediation and increase ACT scores. The program will run after school each day according to the schedule below. This ACT remediation and preparation will be instructed by trained certified teachers covering subject areas of English, Reading, and Math. Students' current level of skills in the subject areas will be assessed through recent ACT national tests. Upon completion of the ACT Academy, students MUST take the official December 12 ACT test in Dumas to receive stipends at the end of the program.
Stipends
Stipends will be available to students who participate in the program. Stipend base amount is set as $350.00. Stipends are directly correlated with ACT and College and Career Planning coursework and participation. Documentation is collected at each course or activity to track each student’s involvement and attendance. Students will receive a reduction in stipend for tardiness, leaving class early, missed classes, failure to complete assignments or lack of participation in required activities.
Stipend Reductions will be received for the following:
1. Tardiness: A student will be determined to be tardy for class five (5) minutes after the start of class.
Students will receive a verbal warning for the first tardy.
Second Tardy: -$25.00
Third Tardy: -$50.00
Fourth Offense: May result in termination from program
2. Leaving Class Early: A student will not receive full credit for attendance, if he/she leaves class before dismissal.
Students will receive a verbal warning for the first early departure.
Second Early Departure: -$25.00
Third Early Departure: -$50.00
Fourth Offense: May result in termination from program
3. Failure to Complete Assignments or Participate in Required Activities: A student will not receive full credit for attendance and participation, if he/she fails to complete assignments or participate in activities. Late work will not be accepted.
Students will receive a verbal warning for the first offense.
Second Offense: - $25.00
Third Offense: -$50.00
Fourth Offense: May result in termination from program
4. Missed Classes: Students will be allowed one absence throughout the duration of the program. Parents/Guardians will be contacted when a student is absent. All course work missed must be completed within 2 days of returning to class. Students will not receive stipends for hours missed from ACT instruction or College and Career Planning courses. After two un-excused absences the student may be dismissed from the program.
First Offense: -$25.00
Second Offense: Dismissal from Program (If student is not dismissed from program, $50.00 reduction)
Performance-Based Incentives
Students who display gains or increases in ACT performance ranging from 1 – 3+ points at the conclusion of the program may qualify for a stipend increase of up to $150.00, which will be awarded after the December 12th ACT test results at the end of the course. Students will receive incentives for the greater category only (i.e. A student increases Math Subject score from 18 to 19 ($50.00 incentive) and increases composite score from 18 to 19 ($75.00 incentive). They would receive $75.00 only, not $125.00.)
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Perfect attendance and participation with no tardiness and no early departures -or- Improve 1 point in any subject area:$25.00
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Improve 1 point in any subject area, which was previously below 19:$50.00
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Improve 1 point on composite score:$75.00
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Improve 2 points in English, Reading, or Math:$100.00
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Improve 2 points on composite score:$125.00
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Improve 3+ points in English, Reading, or Math:$150.00
*Stipend amounts must be reviewed and approved by the Arkansas Department of Career Education prior to payment. Student Stipends and performance incentives will be presented to each student on Thursday, February 25th at Dumas High School.
Ineligible to Receive Stipend or Incentives
A student will become ineligible to receive any portion of his/her stipend, if he/she:
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Is dismissed from the program
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Fails to take the Post-Test exam
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Fails to take the official Saturday, December 12th ACT Test
End of Program Evaluation
Official scores obtained from the December 12th ACT will be compared against the students’ qualifying scores to determine gains and program success. The program supervisor with career coach assistance will submit results to the Arkansas Department of Career Education in Little Rock.
Dates of the Program
November 16
ACT Pre Test
2:00-6:00pm
Nov. 30 - Dec. 9
Instruction
Monday-Friday 3:15-5:15pm
Saturday & Sunday 1:30-3:30pm
December 10
ACT Post Test
2:00-6:00pm
December 11
Review
3:15-5:15pm
December 12
Actual ACT Test
8:00-Noon