Randy Sprick's Safe & Civil Schools – Practical Solutions, Positive Results!
South Hagerstown High School
Results of Start on Time Implementation
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Decrease in Tardies
Decrease in Referrals
Improvement in School Climate
Before implementation
"Prior to implementing several of the Safe & Civil Schools components, South High was experiencing problems with a high volume of tardies to class and school, students roaming halls during class, no hallway supervision except for a few teachers and administrators—hall incidents including fights were frequent."
—South Hagerstown High School Safe and Civil Implementation Overview Evaluation Report
Description/Demographics
School Characteristics
Community Setting: Rural, Fringe
Grade Range: 9 – 12
Total Student Population: 1241
Total Staff: 151
Student Ethnicity
26.91% African American
.40% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.37% Asian/Pacific Islander
5.08% Hispanic
66.24% Non-Hispanic Caucasian
Student Economic Status
60% of students qualify for the Free/Reduced Lunch Program.
Special Education Services
13% of students receive Special Education Services.