Chapter 7: Schools & Society (ITT1)

The average amount of money a school district spends to educate one student for one year.

• SPENDING PER PUPIL

• SCHOOL FUNDING GAP

• ACHIEVEMENT GAP

• EXPULSION

When a school district has a higher proportion of students who are from families with lower incomes and who need higher levels of service.

• SPENDING PER PUPIL

• SCHOOL FUNDING GAP

• ACHIEVEMENT GAP

• EXPULSION

The differences in learning and graduation rates among schools.

• SPENDING PER PUPIL

• SCHOOL FUNDING GAP

• ACHIEVEMENT GAP

• EXPULSION

When a student no longer has the right to attend school for a specified period of time.

• SPENDING PER PUPIL

• SCHOOL FUNDING GAP

• ACHIEVEMENT GAP

• EXPULSION

A _____________ is an adult expert who commits to a long-term relationship with a student to provide support, guidance, and help.

Real or implied threats

This group of elected or appointed people sets policies and makes decisions about how schools within the district should be run. They work with administration to set the vision for the school district.

• SCHOOL BOARD

• LEGISLATURE

• STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

• SUPERINTENDENT

Passes laws and makes major decisions related to education.

• SCHOOL BOARD

• LEGISLATURE

• STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

• SUPERINTENDENT

Responsible for the operation of schools within a state.

• SCHOOL BOARD

• LEGISLATURE

• STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

• SUPERINTENDENT

Acts as a connection between the school board and the individual schools.

• SCHOOL BOARD

• LEGISLATURE

• STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

• SUPERINTENDENT