School District 622 Volunteer Handbook 2018-2019 school year | Page 5

District Snapshot
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$1.26 million Tuition value of over 2,700 college credits earned by North and Tartan students in one year.
Our students have an 83% 4-year graduation rate
65% of our students graduated with at least one college credit bearing experience
1,305 National College Board Advanced Placement (AP) exams were taken by 879 North and Tartan
students in May
68% of our teaching staff have a Master’s Degree
Our district received MDE’s School Finance Award for timely submission of financial data and accuracy in
financial reporting
66 activities/clubs offered by our two high schools
54 athletic teams offered by our two high schools
All District 622 secondary schools offer Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID)
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways programming at both high schools
STEM based curriculum led to an 8% increase on middle school state assessments
Sports teams regularly compete at section and state tournaments
Short walking zones and late activity bus provided for middle and high school students
French/Spanish/American Sign Language (ASL) at both high schools
Award-winning performing arts
District marching band
13,994 people participated in Community Education last year
Follow Us on Social Media
#622Proud
#622Serves
As of August 2018, District 622 is pleased to offer a Facebook page dedicated to District 622 alumni! Graduates
are invited to ‘like’ our new ‘​ District 622 Alumni​ ’ page.
Other Ways to Find Out What is Happening
Download the School District 622 Mobile App
Use the app to:
• Receive important alerts
• View district news stories
• View calendar info
• View activities & athletic info
• Access Parent Portal
• Access menu & bus route info
• See job opportunities
• View social media feeds
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