IRVINGTON HIGH SCHOOL Building a School of Excellence which offers a rigorous and progressive experience designed to prepare each student with the knowledge and skills to foster college and career readiness.
Enrollment & Staffing 61 teachers (10 shared), 4 Counselors, 1 School Psychologist, 1 Student Assistance Counselor, 1 Teaching Assistant, 1 Nurse, 13 Aides, 3 Clerical
District Theories of Action Robust Curriculum & Instruction Reflection & Professional Feedback Learning
IHS BUILDING THEORY OF ACTION If we provide students with rigorous content, balanced with learning activities that foster collaboration and effective communication, then they will successfully demonstrate deeper levels of understanding and higher levels of thinking.
THE IHS EXPERIENCE Developing a high school program that provides students with: Robust Academic Curriculum Sequence of Courses that Build Knowledge and Skills Choices that Support Interest and Rigor Supporting Students Special Education Services Counseling Program Aligned to Student Goals Opportuntities to Define and Celebrate Student’s Personal Excellence Enhancing Student Life
Robust Academic Curriculum Curriculum that supports individual interests and prepares • students for college and career readiness. Rigorous content with opportunities to advance through a • progressive sequence of courses. Instructional design which fosters intellectual engagement • and skill development.
Sequence of Courses Student Choices Grow as they Progress through the 4 Year Experience 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Core Classes Core Classes Core Classes Core Classes College Level College Level Courses, Courses, Selectives and Selectives and Electives Electives Electives Electives
Variety English Language Arts Rigor Instruction Opportunities for ELA Explorations: Advancement to College Level Courses including: • Themes in American Literature • AP Literature • Graphic Novel and Comic Book Literature • AP Language & Composition Existential Literature: Heroes & Victims SUPA Public Speaking • • • Creative Writing • SUPA Critical Reading and Intensive Writing • Journalism • Presentational Speaking Alignment to the Common Core Standards to enhance critical analysis with increased text complexity, to engage in rich, evidence based conversations about text and to produce evidence-based writing across genres and content areas. Freshman Writing Course – Focus on process writing and feedback cycle and transfer of writing skills from ELA to the content areas through explicit instruction
Variety Social Studies Rigor Instruction Opportunities for Social Science Advancement to College Level Courses Explorations: including: • Economics • AP World • Psychology • AP American Philosophy AP European • • • Women's Studies • AP Psychology • American Civil War • AP Macro Economics • Sociology • AP Micro Economics • Sports History & Marketing Adoption of NYS College, Career and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards: Calls upon teachers to enhance the rigor of the social studies disciplines and build critical thinking skills of students to become engaged citizens.
Variety Science Rigor Instruction Opportunities for Science Explorations: Advancement to College Level Courses • Biology including: Earth Science AP Biology • • • Chemistry • AP Environmental Science • Physics • AP Chemistry • Forensics • SUPA Forensics • Marine Science • 3 Year Science Research Program Astronomy (Potential to earn 12 credits through • • Sustainability Albany State University) Inquiry based learning through hands on lab experiences. Next Generation Standards will guide curriculum development through a framework of scientific investigation to extend, refine and revise knowledge.
Variety Mathematics Rigor Instruction Opportunities for Mathematics Advancement to College Level Courses Explorations: including: • Pre-Calculus • AP Calculus AB • Calculus • AP Calculus BC • Fundamentals of College Algebra • AP Statistics • Business Math • AP Computer Science • Computer Programming I • Computer Programming II Alignment to the Common Core Standards to enhance conceptual understanding through the use of modeling, abstract reasoning, and analytical discussion.
Variety World Language Rigor Instruction Opportunities for World Language Advancement to College Level Courses Explorations: including: • French • AP Spanish Spanish AP French • • • Latin • AP Latin • Greek Tri States Review (2014-2015) informed the Modern Language focus on: • Horizontal and Vertical Articulation of Curriculum • Authentic use of the Target Language • Performance Assessments
Variety Physical Education & Health Rigor Instruction NYS Curriculum follows the learning standards for Physical Education & Health: Personal Health & Fitness All students fulfill a .5 credit PE class each year Safe and Healthy Environment Students participate in drug and alcohol, sex education, and mental health awareness lessons through the Health Curriculum Overall Curriculum Analysis and Revision Process using Understanding by Design Opportunities to partner with iASK, Student Assistance Counselor, Support Staff, and Local Agencies to enrich learning experiences for students.
Variety The Arts Rigor Instruction Opportunities for Visual Art Advancement to College Level Courses: Explorations: • AP Art • AP Music Theory Photography PLTW: Intro to Engineering • • • Advanced photography Civic Engineering & Architecture • Graphic Design Opportunities for Music Performance Arts – • Advanced Publishing. 4 year sequences: • Studio Art Band • Portfolio Honors • Orchestra • Design and Drawing for Production • • Architecural Design Chorale • • Architectural Modeling Marching Band • Wind Ensemble • Jazz Ensemble •
How is Success Measured at the High School? Portfolios (AWE) Summative Assessments Quizzes/Chapter Tests Google Classroom Unit Exams Closure/Exit Tickets Midterms/Finals 1:1 Conferences NYS Regents Exams Performance Assessments AP College Board Exams Projects/Presentations Progress Reports Peer Review Report Cards Self-Assessments Transcripts Formative Assessments
THE IHS EXPERIENCE Developing a high school program that provides students with: Robust Academic Curriculum Sequence of Courses that Build Knowledge and Skills Choices that Support Interest and Rigor Supporting Students Special Education Services Counseling Program Aligned to Student Goals Opportuntities to Define and Celebrate Student’s Personal Excellence Enhancing Student Life
Special Education & Support Staff # Student s with IEP’s # Students with 504’s 73 71 Students with Classifications are supported through: Academic Support and Resource Room Settings • ICT classes across the content areas and grades • Collaboration between Teachers, Counselers and Support Staff • School Psychologist and Clinical Staff • Testing room with dedicated staff to provide accommodations for assessments • Partnership with families to support college testing processes and transition plans •
Guidance Counseling Department 4 Year Counseling Program that includes: 8th-9th grade transition o Goal Setting Opportunities for all Students o Building Relationships with Students to Support Social-Emotional Development o Articulation of course offerings o Analysis of Scheduling Process to Increase Student Opportunities o Develop Partnerships to Infuse Counseling in the Classroom Setting o Fostering Communication and Community with: Enhancement of Parent Events o Increased Engagement of Students and Families in the Counseling Program o Implementation of Feedback Surveys to Inform Planning o Building Capacity of College Counseling through: Irvington University – Annual College Night o Fostering Relationships with College Representatives o Enhanced Usage of Naviance o Attending Campus Tours and Conferences o
THE IHS EXPERIENCE Developing a high school program that provides students with: Robust Academic Curriculum Sequence of Courses that Build Knowledge and Skills Choices that Support Interest and Rigor Supporting Students Special Education Services Counseling Program Aligned to Student Goals Opportuntities to Define and Celebrate Student’s Personal Excellence Enhancing Student Life
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