Assessment & Success

Poetry and Prose with Dr. Oldakowski at Aliquippa High School

For assessment, Humanities Ladder faculty administered a survey used by the Clemente Course. Surveys were distributed at the beginning and end of each semester. Students made major strides in areas related to civic participation, confidence in communication with public officials or authority figures, confidence in their ability to apply for college admission, enroll in a college course, and complete college-level coursework.

We are currently working with the guidance office at Aliquippa High School, as well as the National Student Clearinghouse to track college admissions rates, retention, graduation rates, and course of study for Humanities Ladder students.

27%

50%

23%

Increase in students who felt prepared to learn effectively on their own
*2015-2017 data

Increase in students motivated
to apply for college admission
*2015 data

Increase in students who felt prepared to work with others in an academic setting
*2015 data

19%

15%

Increase in students who felt prepared to effectively work with others
*2015-2017 data

Increase in students who felt prepared to enroll in a community college course
*2015-2017 data

"Thank you for introducing the Humanities Ladder to our students at Aliquippa High School. This has been an exciting and enriching journey for all of us. Through close examination of texts, artifacts, and other mediums, students have been introduced to the study of the humanities and thus, learned much about themselves; as a result,
they view the world through a broader, sharper lens."
-Cindy Douglas - English Teacher, Aliquippa High School

Japanese Calligraphy with Dr. Ishimaru at Union Area High School