| It is the mission of the Shasta County Court and Community Schools to give each student another chance at success---personally, academically, vocationally, and socially---so they can be contributing, successful members of society. It is the belief that these are unique educational settings, and in many cases, represent the last chance students have to change their behaviors before being further excluded from the traditional school system, or becoming further involved in the criminal justice system. Nearly all students are on formal or informal probation. Therefore, Probation Supervision and its role in performance of students identified as living in poverty in Shasta County Court and Community Schools was the focus of this study. Two questions were asked: (1) Is there a difference in the academic and social performance of students due to their probation status? (2) If so, what are the implications for schools that serve this population of students?;The quantitative data consisted of comparisons of California Standards Test (CST) scores, California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) scores, a semester-long comparison of the rate of disciplinary referrals, and a semester-long survey of the Classroom Management Level Plan, which consisted of weekly documentation of student behavioral levels. There was a review of student attendance. Qualitative data were collected through the use of interviews that were conducted with teachers and staff.;In the English Language Arts, Math, and History sections of the California Standards Test, and the California High School Exit Exam Scores, there was not a statistically significant difference in performance of students depending on probation status. In Attendance Rates, Disciplinary Referrals, and the Classroom Management Level Plan, there was a statistically significant difference among students depending on probation status.;Regarding the Classroom Management Level Plan, the teachers interviewed had varied responses to the questions that were posed, but were unanimous in their support of the program and saw it as beneficial to students and the school. |
