East High School
Iowa Jobs For America's Graduates
Des Moines, IA

Contact Person: Jacqueline Carrillo
Title of Contact: Education Specialist

Contact Information:
815 East 13th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
515-242-7788 ext.3084 (school) 319-530-7805 (cell)
jacqueline.carrillo@dmps.k12.ia.us

Highlights
(a) – Activities
Students learn at least 37 core competencies that are categorized
in areas of: Career Development, Job Attainment, Job Survival, leadership
and self-development, basic skills, and personal development.
Iowa Career Association: Leadership Development, Community Service,
Fundraising, Civic and Social Awareness, and Career Preparation

(b) – Outcomes
100% graduation rate 2004-2005 school year
100% of graduates either full time employees or full time college students

Level
9-12

Location
Urban
Statewide

Funding
1/3 state appropriations (education budget)
1/3 federal (Workforce investment act)
1/3 Other sources (businesses, private contributors, schools, etc.)

Demographics
over 50% free and reduced lunch
50% Caucasian
20% African American
20% Hispanic
5% Asian
5% other

Program Features

1. Outcome data system
2. School-based enterprise
3. Innovative strategies for promoting and measuring social/emotional, physical well-being
4. Family outreach
5. Community collaboration
6. Aggressive outreach
7. Learning styles/multiple intelligences
8. Positive approaches to discipline
9. Personalized planning
10. Promotes caring relationships
11. Student voice and leadership
12. Non-traditional timelines
13. Innovative academic strategies
14. Mentoring/tutoring
15. Reducing absenteeism