Home and School Meeting September 13, 2012 WELCOME TO NEW STAFF - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Home and School Meeting September 13, 2012

WELCOME TO NEW STAFF Robert Zakrzewski – English Kacie McCormick – Science Bryn Graver – Math Pamela Kaneda – Foreign Language Becky Jones – Foreign Language Susanne McMahon – Special Education Christine Riggio – Special Education Renee Gillam – Hearing Support New to SHHS: Michelle Britton - Guidance

Welcome Back Katie Graham – English Whitney Brady – Math Kathy Freeman – Science Christine Contrady – Health and Physical Education Sara Roth – Psychologist Lois Zinn – Reading New Leadership: Suzanne Stadnicki – Foreign Language Katie Shepard – Science Regina Hollis – Special Education Steve Krall – Health and Physical Education

Facilities Updates Carpeting in Guidance, Choral, Athletics, Photography New cleaning crew Tennis court resurfacing Reading in 419 Yearbook in library In-Class Support in 319 WES project nearing completion TUFT project in process

Technology Updates Regular lease refresh – 5 laptops and 45 Desktops CFF Refresh - ($65,000 yearly increase to lease line item - $260,000 total) *252 new, leased Dell laptops to replace the 225 old CFF laptops (28 laptops per cart instead of previous 25 per cart) *9 new laptop carts for these laptops (part of CFF lease) *9 new HP 1606dn printers for these laptop carts ($1,900) 5 SMART Boards ($6,000) and 3 DiversiTracks ($1,100) 2 iPad Carts (Math & Science) - 30 iPads per cart, Apple Care coverage, controlling computer per cart, security software, 60 iPad cases, apps vouchers, etc. ($50,000)

Technology Updates New phone switch installed in July ($4,000) 2 new network switches* ($36,000) covers 3 rd and 4 th floors. 8 projectors ceiling mounted in the modular rooms ($6,000) Some departments bought new printers and projectors. Increased network speed *Necessary for the HS to be able to add additional phones and upgraded wireless access points for possible BYOD.

Curriculum Updates Enrollment O As of 9-12, 49 students new to the district have enrolled. O 24 in 9 th , 11 in 10 th , 5 in 11 th , 9 in 12 th O There are 1175 students enrolled as of 9-12. O Class sizes: 12 th - 319, 11 th - 284, 10 th - 303, 9 th - 269

DATA SHARING

Attendance O We have maintained 96% school attendance in recent years, but we continue to work towards a goal of 97% O Attendance never fell below 95%! O Remind students to use the official absence form to reinforce expectations for absence. O PDE has reinforced with us the need to finalize attendance records within three days of an absence. Thus, notes must be submitted in this time frame, or absences will remain unexcused.

Enrollment in Honors Year Tot otal IEP ED ED Afri rican an-Ame meric rican an 2005-2006 60.0 9.0 26.0 20.0 2006-2007 63.0 13.0 20.0 25.0 2007-2008 61.8 16.3 45.0 21.7 2008-2009 63.6 21.0 35.0 26.9 2009-2010 64.8 23.0 31.9 30.1 2010-2011 67.8 26.8 34.0 36.6 2011-2012 67.6 27.9 37.6 38.8

Enrollment in Advanced Placement Year Tot otal IEP ED ED Afri rica can-Ame meri rica can 2005-2006 18.1 1.7 2.8 3.0 2006-2007 22.0 2.0 3.3 3.4 2007-2008 27.4 4.1 5.0 7.2 2008-2009 26.8 6.1 7.2 6.0 2009-2010 28.3 6.4 5.8 7.7 2010-2011 28.1 8.9 8.5 13.3 2011-2012 30.1 5.5 5.9 6.7

National Merit Year ar Co Commended ended Semi-Fi Fina nali lists ts % of Cl Class 2005-2006 10 12 7.3 2006-2007 9 16 7.2 2007-2008 14 8 6.6 2008-2009 16 9 8.1 2009-2010 20 14 10.4 2010-2011 14 8 6.9 2011-2012 22 11 10.3

Advanced Placement Enrollment and Performance Year Enrollment # Tests # Students % 3,4,5 Equity % 2004 508 165 99 95 NR 2005 415 181 109 92 23.0 2006 462 178 110 95 22.1 2007 584 223 152 88 25.3 2008 576 269 191 85 29.9 2009 617 324 211 89 26.9 2010 714 343 233 90 37.2 2011 617 383 252 88 43.3 2012 619 377 239 89 37.5

ACT SCORES Year #Tested English Math Rdg Sci Comp 2006 122 25.5 23.9 25.7 23.3 24.7 2007 186 26.0 25.7 26.1 24.2 25.7 2008 189 26.2 25.9 25.9 24.6 25.8 2009 173 25.5 25.0 25.6 23.8 25.1 2010 201 26.8 25.7 26.2 24.3 25.9 2011 199 25.3 25.5 25.5 24.1 25.3 2012 204 25.7 25.0 25.6 24.0 25.2

PSSA MATH RESULTS 2011 (Red) AND 2012 (Orange)

PSSA READING RESULTS 2011 (Black) AND 2012 (Grey)

DAILY SAFETY Carry ID at all times 1. No students in classrooms without an 2. adult If entering the building from any door 3. other than two main entrances, close tightly behind you Do not prop an exterior gate or door for 4. any reason Follow pool safety plan posted on door 5. Report suspicious activity to a dean or 6. administrator Cooperate fully in evacuation, code red, 7. and code blue exercises

School Goals 2012-2013

Academic Goal #1 Publish the High School curriculum on the district website and assess the curriculum in light of the implementation of the Common Core Standards

Action Plan for Academic Goal #1 O Review all plans submitted in 2011-2012 by department chairs with Secondary Director of Curriculum and faculty leaders O Publish curriculum on the district website O Study CCS through local conferences, webinars, lit review, etc. O Assess s whethe ether curric iculum ulum meets ets CCS with h team of faculty ty (Keyston ones)

Academic Goal #2 Integrate new technologies into classroom instruction and explore additional opportunities for support of innovative student learning

Action Plan for Academic Goal #2 O Train faculty and implement Moodle by 9/13 O Study blended learning and flipped classroom opportunities and make recommendations for appropriate integration into curriculum for 2013- 2014. O Integrate tablets into select math and science classrooms, assess in May 2013, and make recommendations for expansion in the future

Academic Goal #3 Transition students and prepare staff for changes to standardized testing structures in Keystone and Advanced Placement exams.

Action Plan for Academic Goal #3 O Review implementation of Keystone exams in January and May, 2013 O Convene ne study y group to design gn preparatio aration n for students ents and staff, f, and to align n curric iculum ulum O Review procedures for mandatory testing of all AP students in May 2013 O Convene ne study y group to review w course preparatio aration n and studen ent engagement ment in maximiz ximizing ing test re results. s.

School Culture Goal #1 Provide meaningful professional development and staff collaboration on teacher evaluation and inclusionary practices in the classroom.

Action Plan for School Culture Goal #1 O Study the proposed PDE teacher evaluation system with building level and district study team O Plan for workshops in Differentiated Instruction for implementation in 2013-14 O Pilot executive functioning curriculum for students in some Learning Centers O Educate staff on current needs in response to diversity of the student body

School Culture Goal #2 Expand and enhance opportunities for student success through participation in extra-curricular activities

Action Plan for School Culture Goal #2 O Conduct an analysis of student activities, including a student survey, on relative merits, methods of inclusion, allocation of resources, and the extent to which our offerings meet the needs of our students. O Create and implement a “best buddies” type program O Convene ne a study dy team to assess s the feasib ibility ility of a mentor r program am for at-risk risk youth. h. O Complete the TUFT initiative Phase One

Final Reminders 1.Utilize the website resources, which are updated daily. 2.Check the parent portal for attendance and academic progress. 3.Ask questions, (email or call us), when concerns arise so we can address immediately.

THANK YOU!