TRAVERSE CITY, MI (August 15, 2007) – Today the Michigan Department of Education released statewide results for the high school graduating Class of 2007 on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP).

District results showed TCAPS’ Class of 2007 outperformed the State in the percentage of graduating students who met or exceeded proficiency standards in all subject tests including Reading, Math, Writing, Science, and Social Studies MEAP tests. Michigan high school students have been allowed to take the high school MEAP assessment multiple times throughout their high school years to qualify for Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment programs, and the Michigan Merit Award scholarship.  The “Class of” results represent students’ best scores on the various MEAP subject tests throughout their high school careers.

“Our Class of 2007 MEAP achievement results show TCAPS’ graduates performed higher than the State in every subject area test,” remarked Superintendent Jim Feil. “However, we recognize the continuing need for resources to implement strategically focused instruction, especially in writing, but also in reading, and math to ensure sustained achievement growth from year to year for every student.  Our work is about students and we will continue to set our goal for 100% proficiency.”

Statewide results for the first Merit Exam were also released to the public today, along with the results of the last Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) high school test for the graduating Class of 2007. A change in state law replaced the High School MEAP test with the Michigan Merit Exam.

The public will be able to view district results on the Michigan Department of Education Web site: www.michigan.gov.  Additionally, TCAPS’ District results are charted on TCAPS’ District Web site: www.tcaps.net

Contact Person:         Please contact Traverse City Area Public Schools’ Superintendent Jim Feil

at 933-1725 for further information.