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A Report to the School BoardState of TransformationTCW September 2011

The Good NewsHow did we do?The Intangibles of an excellent schoolTripod Survey measures climate.AP participation and scoresEnglish SOLsMath SOLs

Tripod Survey ResultsThere was general consensus that: discipline has greatly improved and the climate is more positive.Administrators were perceived as handling student discipline more effectively.Teachers were perceived as more caring. Teachers were allowing more opportunities for reassessment.

AP Participation

AP Tests Taken

AP Performance2-5

English Performance

subgroupWhere we were (2010)What we neededWhere we are (2011)

ImprovementACPSAll students90%86%94%+4%83%Black87%86%91%+4%78%Economically disadvantaged84%86%93%+9%76%Hispanic85%86%94%+9%76%LEP90%86%96%+6%74%Students with disabilities66%69%80%+14%51%White99%86%98%-1%95%

Math Performance

subgroupWhere we were (2010)What we neededWhere we are (2011)

ImprovementACPSAll students75%78%83%+8%79%Black69%72%79%+10%73%Economically disadvantaged69%73%79%+10%72%Hispanic73%76%81%+8%73%LEP75%77%82%+7%73%Students with disabilities59%63%61%+2%49%White89%85%93%+4%94%

English Participation

subgroupWhere we were (2010)What we neededWhere we are (2011)

All students98%95%100%Black96%95%100%Economically disadvantaged98%95%100%Hispanic99%95%100%LEP97%95%100%Students with disabilities92%95%100%White98%95%100%

Math Participation

subgroupWhere we were (2010)What we neededWhere we are (2011)

All students96%95%100%Black95%95%100%Economically disadvantaged95%95%100%Hispanic95%95%100%LEP96%95%100%Students with disabilities92%95%100%White98%95%100%Another Example of SuccessTC has earned the designation of a Blue Star School for our students exceptional performance on the 2010-2011 Financial Literacy Certification Test.

Congratulations students, Jim Pondolfino and Charles Lawrence.

AYP StatusThe year before last we met 21 out of 29 benchmarks.

This year we met 27 out of the 29 benchmarks.

We did not meet standard in Special Ed Math and Graduation.

Special Ed MathIn the previous year special education math saw a significant increase making the attainment of AYP through safe harbor more difficult.Special Ed math increased from 59% to 61%. The standard was 63%.Celebrating Titan Achievement!5 students were selected as Semifinalists in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program.Representing less than 1% of all students nationwide!3 African American high school students were selected as Semifinalists in the 2012 National Achievement Scholarship Program!3 Hispanic/Latino students are being recognized by the National Hispanic Recognition Program!

Highest scorers on the PSAT!

Celebrating Titan Achievement!Football Team: 1st winning season in nearly 20 yearsRecognized by Northern Region: Spirit AwardBasketball Team: won district and regional championshipsCrew Nationally RecognizedArts Numerous Awards and CommendationsJROTC Numerous Drill Competition AwardsCareer and Technical Education: Blue Star School for our students exceptional performance on the 2010-2011 Financial Literacy Certification Test

ChallengesMaintaining and exceeding our resultsGraduation RateAttendanceSATEmpowerment of Students

A word about graduation rateWe graduated more students than ever before but did not meet standard in this area. 95.5% of the students enrolled last September graduatedThis does not account for students who dropped out prior to that OR relocated without notifying the school.High mobility rate is a significant factor in our graduation rate.

Federal Graduation IndexBased on the 9th grade cohort, graduating in 4 yearsOnly Standard and Advanced diplomas are calculated in the indexStudents who leave the school and their enrollment in another school is unknown are counted as non-grads

Reported Attendance DataAll Students 96%Black 97%Hispanic 95%White 98%SPED 95%Economically Disadvantage 96%LEP 96%

New Attendance ProceduresLead social worker hired to monitor student attendance and facilitate assistance to students with attendance issues.After 3 unverified absences in a block class or 5 unverified absences in an embedded class students are in jeopardy of losing credit.Students in jeopardy of losing credit will work with teachers to create a buy back plan to make up missed work or instructional time.3 tardies equal 1 unverified absence.SAT ScoresYear# of StudentsReadingMathWriting20103614824794752011430477473469

Empowerment of StudentsPBIS Positive Behavior Interventions and SupportPositive Attitude, Respect/Responsibility, Integrity, Determination and ExcellenceHigh expectationsHelping students to make good decisionsRaising school spirit and Titan Pride

Year 1 Focus2010-2011Creating a safe and orderly environmentDeveloping processes and procedures for effective school operationImproving SOL scores

Year 2 Focus2011-2012 Instruction Teaching and LearningImprove classroom practicesIncrease professional learningImplementation of the curriculum guidesEmpower staff to be accountable and responsible for all learningEmpower students to make good decisions and help direct school progress

What does it mean to have an instructional focus?Reassessing and ReteachingOpen ended questionsNo Secrets classroomResponsibility and accountability for student learningWell planned lessonsAdditional support from administration and instructional coachesFrequent observations and immediate feedback with the opportunity for dialog with the observerCommon syllabiStudent engagement

State RequirementsProgress monitoring Istation, ARDTTechnical meetings with VDOEQuarterly reports to be reviewed by VDOEInterventions plan for Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 studentsCommunications planIndistar plan

Thank you for being our partners.This is important.We can do it. We wont give up on our students or each other!