Implementing a Mandatory In School Remediation Block to Increase Student Achievement and Build Student Morale

Mandatory in school remediation periods are becoming a necessity in high
schools in order to ensure graduation and reduce dropout rates. They can raise test scores
and improve student morale. This project looks at research of currently implemented
remediation programs and character education programs, along with strategies teachers
can use during this remediation block. This project uses that research to create a
workable schedule and rosters for a mandatory remediation block for a High School in
Virginia. Unit and lesson plans were also created for each Friday of the month to use as
part of a character education/mentoring program. These lessons focus on topics that are
relevant for high school students in today’s world. With the appropriate staff training,
this mandatory remediation block should prove to benefit those students who are in need
of assistance.