Graduation Coach FAQs

 

What is a Graduation Coach?

 

In 2006, Governor Perdue introduced Georgia’s High School Graduation Coach Initiative that placed “Graduation Coaches” in 369 high schools across the state. This is the first program of its kind to be implemented statewide. Graduation Coaches identify students who are at-risk of school dropout and provide “whatever it takes” to help those youth become successful graduates who are fully prepared for post-secondary education and/or the workforce.

 

What is the mission of the Graduation Coach?

 

The mission of the High School Graduation Coach (HSGC) Initiative is to ensure the successful transition of all students from middle to high school and from high school into some form of post-secondary education or work. This initiative is designed to provide a comprehensive prevention/intervention program for students at-risk of grade retention and/or dropping out. The role of the graduation coach is to identify students in need of additional support and work with them to achieve academic success. The coaches will work to ensure that all identified students receive the resources/services that they need to be guided toward the path of graduation

 

What are the responsibilities of a Graduation Coach?

 

The coach’s primary responsibility is to identify at-risk students and help them succeed in school by keeping them on track academically before they consider dropping out. The coaches identify, recruit and engage parents and concerned adults, organizations and government agencies to serve in a variety of assisting roles.

Source:  GADOE; CISGA