Success indicators to look for
0 - 5 Years
When parents read to their children, it increases their vocabulary, develops a love for reading, improves academic performance, and increases lifetime learning. (The Children's Reading Foundation)
Explore ResourcesKindergarten
Children who have not developed some basic literacy skills by the time they enter school are 3-4 times more likely to drop out in later years. (U.S. Department of Education)
Explore ResourcesGrades 1 - 3
Those who are proficient in reading by the end of 3rd grade are much more likely to graduate from high school and to be economically successful adults. (Annie E. Casey Foundation)
Explore ResourcesGrades 4 - 6
Friendships become more complex and more important at this age. Children in this range have growth spurts—and a growing need to be independent.
Explore ResourcesGrades 7 - 9
Peer pressure can be a big issue for middle-schoolers. They need more rest since so much energy is being used for growing. They may question things and may not take everything at face value.
Explore ResourcesGrades 10 - 11
High-schoolers begin developing more mature thinking skills and may start setting goals for the future.
Explore ResourcesGrade 12
Seniors in high school develop a better sense of who they are and positive contributions they can make in friendships and other relationships.
Explore ResourcesGrades 13 - 16
To participate fully in society and the workplace in 2020, citizens will need powerful literacy abilities that until now have been achieved by only a small percentage of the population. (National Council on Teachers of English)
Explore ResourcesGrades 17 - 20
Many career paths can lead to a happy life. 72% of millennials ages 25-32 say their college degree has already paid off. (Pew Research Center Report, 2014)
Explore Resources0 - 5 Years
When parents read to their children, it increases their vocabulary, develops a love for reading, improves academic performance, and increases lifetime learning. (The Children's Reading Foundation)
Explore ResourcesKindergarten
Children who have not developed some basic literacy skills by the time they enter school are 3-4 times more likely to drop out in later years. (U.S. Department of Education)
Explore ResourcesGrades 1 - 3
Those who are proficient in reading by the end of 3rd grade are much more likely to graduate from high school and to be economically successful adults. (Annie E. Casey Foundation)
Explore ResourcesGrades 4 - 6
Friendships become more complex and more important at this age. Children in this range have growth spurts—and a growing need to be independent.
Explore ResourcesGrades 7 - 9
Peer pressure can be a big issue for middle-schoolers. They need more rest since so much energy is being used for growing. They may question things and may not take everything at face value.
Explore ResourcesGrades 10 - 11
High-schoolers begin developing more mature thinking skills and may start setting goals for the future.
Explore ResourcesGrade 12
Seniors in high school develop a better sense of who they are and positive contributions they can make in friendships and other relationships.
Explore ResourcesGrades 13 - 16
To participate fully in society and the workplace in 2020, citizens will need powerful literacy abilities that until now have been achieved by only a small percentage of the population. (National Council on Teachers of English)
Explore ResourcesGrades 17 - 20
Many career paths can lead to a happy life. 72% of millennials ages 25-32 say their college degree has already paid off. (Pew Research Center Report, 2014)
Explore ResourcesAcademic and Career
Personal and Social
(ages 16-21)
are illiterate.
High School
Graduation Rate for
San Bernardino County.
annually on
students repeating grades.