2014/2015September 4, 2014

Carrollton High School BRIDGE

Parent Orientation

WELCOME!

Introductions: Dr. Mark Albertus-CHS Principal Sherry Goodson- Program Coordinator Krystal Kendall-BRIDGE Site Coordinator Teresa Morgan- Staff and Student

Support

PART 1

What is BRIDGE exactly?

What is BRIDGE exactly?

BRIDGE Building Resources

that Increase the Desire for Everyone

to Graduate

BRIDGEIs…

A 21st Century Learning Center that focuses on improving the achievement of identified 9th-12th grade students at Carrollton High School and the Performance Learning Center. An array of activities promoting the three 21st Century elements of academic assistance, educational enrichment, and family involvement are designed to enrich the content standards through real world experiences, as well as educational growth opportunities provided to the families of participating students.-pg 4 of Handbook

BRIDGE is ….

An amazing opportunity and privilege for your

child

BRIDGE Outcomes

Improved academic performance

Improved school attendanceReduced disciplinary actionsImproved social behaviorsIncreased family involvement

What exactly does all that mean?

The goal of BRIDGE is to help students and their families in the areas of Academic Achievement-particularly

English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies

Educational and Social Development

Parent /Family Participation

Academic Achievement

As parents, teachers, and administrators we all want the same things…we want students to pass required classes (accumulate credits) and pass required assessments to ultimately GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL.

BRIDGE offers homework help, individual/small group tutoring, academic enrichment, online test prep, and personalized academic guidance to help our students experience academic achievement.

Educational and Social Development

We all want our students to become educated, well rounded, successful adults. BRIDGE offers Career Guidance and Development to all of our students. Our Career Specialist Sally Ingui provides individualized help to our students to identify areas of interest ,potential careers, and how to set goals. Mrs. Ingui, with the help of the BRIDGE staff help students develop a plan for making these goals a reality.

Educational and Social Development

BRIDGE will also have guest speakers, enrichment activities, and real world experiences to further support these goals.

BRIDGE also provides support and instruction in the areas of social and character development.

BRIDGE students will participate in various community service projects throughout the school year.

Parent and Guardian Participation

BRIDGE offers support to help our parents with the challenging duty and privilege of raising and educating a teenager . The BRIDGE program has an amazing Parent Resource Center (see handout) which has resources on a variety of topics including child raising, career development, social/emotional issues, and family support. Parents also have access to computers, printers, and a scanner.

Parent and Guardian Participation

We also plan to offer monthly classes that target the specific needs of our parents including… Computer Classes Internet Use GED classes/testing information Resume building Credit accumulation/graduation

requirements Conversational English

What Exactly Does My Child do at BRIDGE Every Day??

2:45-3:00- students receive snack and have time to socialize with their friends

3:05-4:45-homework blitz, specific academic instruction, academic enrichment, and credit recovery

4:45-5:45-Cultural/Fitness enrichment

Enrichments Provided at BRIDGE

American Sign Language Photography Cosmetology Cooking Games Fitness (Basketball, Football, Soccer, etc.) Freshman Study Skills 11th Grade Writing Test Preparation Career Development More to come…

Part 2

Participation Requirements and

the Handbook

Attendance Handbook page 6 Consistent attendance and participation

is not only a requirement it is essential to success.

Students who are absent 3 or more consecutive days will be contacted by the Site Coordinator. Students absent 10 or more consecutive days will be placed inactive and/or withdrawn from the program.

Behavior Handbook pages 9-14 BRIDGE staff is committed to helping

students develop positive behaviors in and out of the classroom.

Daily Expectations (pg.7) Electronic Device and Computer Use

Policy (pg.8) Discrimination/Ridicule of other

students (pg. 8)

Rules of Conduct A student found to be in violation of any

one of the following rules may be subjected to removal from the classroom, short or long term suspension from BRIDGE program, or permanent removal from BRIDGE. These rules and regulations of conduct apply on the school grounds during BRIDGE hours ,on the BRIDGE bus, and during off campus BRIDGE activities.

Rules Rule 1: Disruption and Interference with

BRIDGE program activities (pg. 9) Rule 2: Damage or Destruction of School

Property(pg. 10) Rule 3: Damage or Destruction of Private

Property (pg. 10) Rule 4: Assault or Battery on a School

Employee (pg. 10) Rule 5: Physical Abuse, Assault, or Battery

by a Student to Another Student or to Any Person Not Employed by the School(pg. 10)

Rules Rule 6: Weapons and Dangerous

Instruments (pg. 10) Rule 7: Alcohol and Drugs (pg. 11) Rule 8: Possession or Use of Tobacco (pg.

11) Rule 9: Disregard of Directions or

Commands (pg. 11) Rule 10: Profanity and Obscene Language (pg. 11) Rule 11: Misbehavior on Bus (pg. 11) Rule 12: Conduct which is Subversive to

Good Order (pg. 11) Rule 13: Bullying (pg. 12)

Rules Rule 14: Dress Code (pg. 12) Progressive Discipline Chart (pg. 14)

Consistent structure and discipline are two extremely important parts of a successful BRIDGE program. They promote a safe and healthy learning environment. Structure and discipline also prepares our students to successfully be part of their community and world after high school.

Pick Up and Drop Off

All Students arriving late (due to any reason) must check in with Mrs. Kendall

All students leaving early must be signed out in the Media Center by their parent/guardian or a person listed in their registration packet. This is for the safety of all students in the BRIDGE program.

All parents and visitors must check in at the BRIDGE office prior to visiting a BRIDGE classroom .

BRIDGE Hours Monday-Thursday 2:45-5:45

Enrichment/Real World outings in the community will be on selected and approved Saturdays. Occasionally, they may occur during BRIDGE hours on a school day.

Report Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

21st Century Parents can access the links below to report fraud, waste, or abuse of goods and purchased with 21st CCLC program funds.

Link: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oig/hotline.html

The procedure to file a complaint with the Department of Education can be found at the following link:

http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/DMGetDocuments.aspx/

Report Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

You may also contact the following:

Sherry Goodson, Program Coordinatorsherry.goodson@carrolltoncityschools.net

Erin McGinnis, Director of Student Serviceserin.mcginnis@carrolltoncityschools.net

Georgia Department of Education office of 21st Century Learning Centers

http://www2.ed.gov/programs/21stcclc/contacts.html

Part 3

How Did We Do Last Year?End of the Year

Summative EvaluationReport June 16, 2014

Goal 1 and Objectives

Goal 1:Three objectives under goal one, 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 deal with students passing specific academic courses by the end of the year. The courses are math, English, and science. Since these objectives are very similar, they are addressed together.

Goal 1 and Objectives

1.1 )50% of students attending 30 days or more will demonstrate an increase in math as measured by classroom performance by earning a passing grade of 70 for the school year.

81.5 % of students passed their Math course for the year with a 70 or above. This is well above the 50% threshold

in the objective. Objective 1.1 has been achieved.

1.2) 50% of students attending 30 days or more will demonstrate an increase in English/Language Arts as measured by classroom performance by earning a passing grade of 70 for the school year.

 96% of students passed their English course for the year with a 70 or above. This is well above the 50% threshold in the objective. Objective 1.2 has been achieved.

Goal 1 and Objectives

1.3) 50% of students attending 30 days or more will demonstrate an increase in science as measured by classroom performance by earning a passing grade of 70 for the school year.

91.1% of students passed their science course for the year with a 70 or above. This is well above the 50% threshold in the objective.

Objective 1.3 has been achieved.

Goal 2 and Objectives

2.1) 50% of students attending 30 days or more will have no more than six office referrals for the year.

Of the 124 students that attended 30 or more sessions, only 9.7 % had more than six office referrals for

the year. 90.3% of students had six or less for the year. This is above the threshold percentage of 50%. Objective 2.1 has been achieved.

2.2) 75% of students attending 30 days or more will complete 75% of their math homework assignments.

  93.8% of students completed 75% of their homework assignments in math. Objective 2.2 has been achieved.

Goal 2 and Objectives

2.3 )75% of students attending 30 days or more will complete 75% of their science homework assignments.

95.3% of students completed 75% of their homework assignments in science. Objective 2.3 has been achieved.

2.4) 75% of students attending 30 days or more will complete 75% of their English/language arts homework assignments.

94.3 % of students completed 75% of their homework assignments Language Arts. Objective 2.4 has been achieved.

 

Goal 3 and Objectives

Goal 3.1) 85% of parents or a parental representative (i.e. guardian or mentor) with students attending 30 days or more will participate in at least one of the minimum of 8 family involvement/parental engagement activities offered annually, such as, a parent/teacher conference, student led activity, student/parent activity, parent educational activity, or complete a parent survey.

96% of parents or a parent representative of regularly attending students attended at least one of the activities listed in the objective. This is well above the threshold percentage within the objective. Objective 3.1 has been achieved.

Survey Results

Teacher, parent, and student surveys were conducted and reviewed at the end of the year. All groups were positive in every area on the surveys. Parents were very pleased with the program (satisfaction rating of (99%) and felt that their student improved in homework completion (94%) and in behavior (82%).

Survey Results

Ninety four percent (96%) of students strongly agreed or somewhat agreed that the program helped them complete their homework and seventy six percent (76%) felt that they were doing better in school. Ninety four percent(94%) of students also expressed that they like the Bridge program.

Survey Results

Fifty nine percent (59%) of teachers reported that they had seen significant improvement or moderate improvement in homework completion of students attending the bridge program. Teachers also reported that 51% of students had improved in academics.

New Goal 1 and Objectives

1.1-1.4 -75% of students attending 30 days or more will demonstrate an increase in Math, English/ Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies as measured by classroom performance by earning a passing grade of 70 for the school year.

1.5- 75 % of students attending 30 days or more will complete 75% of their homework assignments.

New Goal 2 and Objectives

2.1- 75 % of regularly attending students( 30 days or more) will have no more than six Level 3 or Level 4 office referrals for the year.

2.2- 85% of ( 30 days or more) will have complete at least two service projects during the year.

New Goal 3 and Objectives 3.1- 70% of parents with regularly

attending students will participate in at least one family involvement/ parental participation activity.

3.2- 70% of parents with regularly attending students will attend at least one parental educational activity offered by the program, utilize Parent Resource materials, engage in parent/ teacher conference, or complete a survey for the program.

Lastly…1. If you have ideas for parent education nights or programs

please write them on the paper that is on your table.

2. If you are interested in serving on the BRIDGE Advisory Council please give your name to Mrs. Kendall or Mrs. Morgan.

3. Please complete the BRIDGE Parent Involvement and Family Engagement Survey

4. Please read and sign page 21 of the handbook and leave it on your table.

5. Please make sure that you take all handouts.

Thank You

Thank you so much for coming to orientation. It requires a joint effort between school and home for our

students to be successful. The BRIDGE program is a very special opportunity for your child. Please let us know how we can

help your child and your family.

Have a wonderful and safe evening!

Parent Involvement Nights

Thursday October 16th

Thursday November 6th

Thursday December 4th