Closing-the-Gap Action Plan/Results Report
School Name
Highland High School
Annual Student Outcome Goal
Reduce the number of students that are chronically absent from 38.4% in spring semester of the 2021-2022 school year to less than 28% in the spring semester of 2022-2023.
ASCA Student Standards (
Limit of two standards)
1. B-LS 4. Self-motivation and self-direction for learning.
2. M 3. Positive attitude towards work and learning.
Mindsets & Behaviors Pre-/Post-Assessment Statements
1. I know how to speak up for myself to my guardian and/or get myself to school when they do not want
to take me.
2. I can successfully speak with my guardian about the importance of attending school.
3. I am able to prepare myself for school while at home.
4. I can and will be successful in my academic career.
Interventions That Support Achieving the Annual Student Outcome Goal Describe Direct Student Services (minimum of two)
Describe Indirect Student Services (minimum of two)
1. Having meetings with students on a 1:1 basis if they are struggling to get to school to see what help
can be given, especially in the form of transportation to and from school.
2. Conduct a staff meeting to discuss with teachers a process of referrals to counseling for students they feel are missing a lot of class due to transportation or other various issues beyond chronic illness.
1. Discussing with district various ways to improve transportation issues for our students who may not have a bus or are unable to walk to school.
2. Refer students in need of transportation assistance to outside services and resources. If absences are due to them ditching classes, will refer to counselor to discuss the WHY behind ditching class and see if there’s a deeper reason we can address and plan intervention;
Systemic Focus
Identify school or system policies, procedures or practices that create or maintain inequities relevant to this goal.
List 1–2 strategies that could influence systemic change related to this goal.
Updated, June 2021
