Edison Collegiate High School Lee Students Make The Grade!
Jun 26, 2013
The State of Florida recently released the state average of the FCAT (Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test) and End of Course (EOC) scores. Students at Edison Collegiate High School Lee (ECHS) exceeded state averages by as much as 44 percent across multiple subjects. All students in the State of Florida participate in the FCAT and specialized EOC exams based on subjects; and at the start of the summer, schools are able to see where their students are in regards to the testing data.
“Our students work hard in our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) program throughout the year,” said Dr. Brian Botts, Principal of ECHS Lee. “We are very proud of the teacher’s hard work and collective student success on these exams. These kinds of scores show that by focusing on authentic learning through rigorous and interdisciplinary curriculum, it is possible to teach and learn far beyond the constraints of standardized tests.”
Percent of Students who passed:
Subject ECHS Florida State
9th Grade Reading 84% 53%
10th Grade Reading 86% 54%
9th Grade EOC Geometry 100% 88%
10th Grade EOC Geometry 97% 53%
Algebra EOC 85% 52%
Biology EOC 97% 55%
Dr. Erin Harrel, Dean of the School of Education states “this year’s scores are remarkable considering there are no admissions requirements to enter ECHS – LEE and the fact that the school does not focus or emphasize the importance of the FCAT or EOC. Rather, the school focuses on learning objectives that are embedded in kinesthetic experiences.”
ECHS Lee is a dynamic learning environment that is dedicated to creating and sustaining the independent learning process with a focus on helping students construct knowledge through projects, hands on activities, and academic debate/discussion. An integral part of the school’s mission is to connect qualified and motivated students to maximizing their college dual enrollment options. For more information about Edison Collegiate High School Lee County visit http://www.edison.edu/wp/echslee/. Students enjoy small class sizes and individualized attention as ECHS since the school has a maximum of 400 students in grades 9 through 12, with each class hosting 100 students.
Celebrating 50 years of excellence, Edison State College is Southwest Florida’s largest, most accessible and affordable institution of higher education. Proud to be tobacco-free, Edison State serves more than 24,000 students across five counties and through Edison Online.
Last Updated: June 26, 2013
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