Detroit high school students to be paid for perfect attendance
DPSCD officials express their enthusiasm for the initiative.
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A new incentive program would pay students $200 every other week.
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The high school students would have to attend five different two-week periods.
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Students could potentially earn up to $1,000.
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A new incentive program would pay students $200 every other week.
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The high school students would have to attend five different two-week periods.
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Students could potentially earn up to $1,000.
DETROIT (FOX 2):A new incentive has been introduced by the Detroit Public Schools Community District to entice high school students to attend classes.
In an effort to address the serious issue of absenteeism, teens who maintain perfect attendance receive $200 every other week.According to a retired principal, the secret is to think creatively and assist students.
“I think people are thinking ‘Oh we re trying to pay students to come to school and that s not the case,” Dr. Tonya Norwood said.
After winter break, public high schools in Detroit implemented a new approach to assess their absence problems. It’s known as the “Perfect Attendance Pays” program.
“I truly support it because again, a lot of our students have a lot of challenges,” Norwood stated.
Based on the figures:
How it operates:
Five distinct two-week intervals have been assigned by DPSCD.
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Jan. 6-17
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Jan. 20-31
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Feb. 3-14
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Feb. 24-March 7
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March 10-21
Students who attend classes over the two-week periods between January and March will receive $200 for each one they finish, with the possibility of earning up to $1,000.
Norwood, who spent 25 years in the district, including as a principal, praises the initiative.
“When you re going to school seven hours a day, you go home and you have to now take care of your brothers and sisters,” she continued. However, our pupils frequently find employment. They now have to cook for their siblings after working six or seven hours at their jobs and returning home.”
The following day, they are exhausted and may miss the bus.
“Even though you know I m retired now, I still see them outside when I m dropping my son off – he s in 9th grade,” said Norwood. “But I take him to school every day and I see students catching the bus all day.”
What they’re saying:
She claims that placing money in their pockets will benefit both their parents and them by enabling them to pay for their bus trip.
“I think a lot of people don t understand, a lot of our kids support their families,” she stated. “They provide for their family. Therefore, it might be a father living alone or a mother living alone.
DPSCD officials express their enthusiasm for the initiative. In a statement, the district said:
“Going to school every day is important, as you should be aware! According to state evaluations, DPSCD kids are actually three to five times more likely to perform at or above grade level and to be prepared for college than students who miss 18 or fewer days of school year.
They therefore hope that it will aid their families along the way and keep more children in the classroom.
According to Norwood, “It’s not a competition,” It’s not as if this mother can’t provide for her children. We do need to consider doing something else at some time. and it’s functioning based on what I can see at the moment.”
The Origin:The Detroit Public Schools Community District provided information for this article.