W. G. Henry High School Mathematics Department Technology Plan 2010-2012
Madeline Powell-AvilaE7801 Instructional Technology Planning and
ManagementDr. R. Merriwether
June 19, 2010
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Introduction
W. G. Henry High School was established in 1947 is located in Midtown Atlanta In 2004, Henry received the Title I Distinguished School
Award in 2003, the Southern Regional Education Board’s
school reform plan, High Schools That Work, named Henry one of seven national Gold Award winners for its work in reading, mathematics, and science.
Henry was also named a Georgia School of Excellence in 1991, 1995, and 2001 and its Magnet School of Communication has consistently produced award-winning work in print and broadcast journalism, forensics, publishing, and the fine arts for the past 25 years.
Introduction con’t •Henry’s 2009 average SAT score was the highest in Atlanta Public Schools and higher than the state average.•Competes in interscholastic events with other high schools in Region 5AAA-B, including volleyball, softball, football, cross-country, cheerleading, basketball, swimming, soccer, track and field, debate, tennis, golf, baseball, water polo and lacrosse.•The Henry community values the racial, economic, and academic differences within its population. A hallmark of the school is its genuine acceptance of diversity. •Committed to excellence in public education for all students, Henry is an inner-city public school that works.
Introduction
Henry High School is a public title Ischool with a current enrollment of 1473 students in grades 9-12, with the 2010 class having 324 students.
African-American students make up 67% of the students population, while 27% are Caucasian and 9% are other.
Faculty make-up include 46% African-American, 41% Caucasian, and 13% other. 49% of the student body is eligible for free /reduced lunch. Academically, Henry High School boasts the following test scores and honors: Class of 2009 (68% of class taking SAT) – SAT I Reasoning Test: Reading 511, Math
482, Writing 505, Total 1498. National Achievement Scholars: 2 Finalists / 2 Semifinalists National Merit Scholars: 3 Finalists / 3 Semifinalists Advanced Placement Course Offerings: Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry,
Comparative Government and Politics, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Science, French, Latin, Physics B, Psychology, Spanish, Statistics, Studio Art, U.S. History and World History. Students are advised to take no more than three AP courses in any given semester.
Number of students taking AP exams in 2009: 258 Number of grades reported for AP exams in 2009: 449 40% of exams taken scored 3 or higher
Beliefs Henry High School’s Beliefs Statements for the 2009-2010 school years
are: Our Beliefs: Each student is a valued and unique individual. Each student can learn. Each student has the right to learn in a clean, safe, disciplined, and
intellectually stimulating environment. Parents and schools working together provide the best atmosphere for
student achievement. Each student is accountable and responsible for his or her own behavior
and choices. Diversity, equal opportunity, and access to technology are the
cornerstones of innovation. Exposure to and participation in fine arts, hands-on sciences, humanities,
problem-solving, and physical training are key to producing self-reliant students with depth and humanity.
All students should graduate with a well-informed plan of action for meeting their academic and personal career goals.
Mission StatementThe mission of Henry High School is to provide each student with a
challenging and interactive education, to encourage students from all walks
of life to strive for their highest level of achievement, and
to model responsible and ethical behavior that empowers students with the skills to create positive change in our society.
Technology Vision and Mission Statements
The technology vision of Atlanta Public Schools is to provide opportunities for students to gain the knowledge, values, and skills to be productive lifelong learners in a rapidly changing technology rich society.
The technology mission of Atlanta Public Schools is to provide a rigorous, integrated, and technologically progressive educational program that will produce citizens that are able to adapt and compete in a technology driven global environment.
The program fosters a culture that allows students to become critical thinkers, responsible individuals, productive citizens, and life-long learners in order to meet the challenges of a competitive society.
GoalsStudents will use technology to increase
their performance on standardized tests such as the EOCT, GHSGT, PSAT and SAT.
Teachers will use technology effectively to help students increase their performance on standardized tests such as the EOCT, GHSGT, PSAT, and SAT.
Teachers will use technology effectively to communicate student progress to parents and students.
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Objectives Goal 1- Student will use technology to increase their
performance on standardized tests such as the EOCT, GHSGT, PSAT and SAT.
Students will keep an electronic journal and portfolio that they will have access to 24/7.
Students will use computerized diagnostic test to identify their mastery level of mathematical skills and concepts.
Student will use hand-held and/or computer calculators Student will use internet programs for drill and practice
exercises Student will use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Publisher to complete activities and projects. Student will use technology to apply critical thinking,
communication, data collection and analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Objectives con’t Goal 2 - Teachers will use technology effectively to help
students increase their performance on standardized tests such as the EOCT, GHSGT, PSAT, and SAT.
Teacher will help improve student organizational skills by providing opportunities for students to keep electronic journal and portfolio.
Teachers will be provided with training in the use of electronic journals and portfolios.
Teachers will use computerized diagnostic tests to identify student mastery levels of mathematical skills and concepts.
Teachers will be provided with training in the use of computerized diagnostic testing.
Teachers will be provided with training in the use of internet programs for drill and practice exercises.
Objectives con’t
Goal 2 - Teachers will use technology effectively to help students increase their performance on standardized tests such as the EOCT, GHSGT, PSAT, and SAT.
Teachers will be provided with training in the use of identifying and selecting activities and projects where students will use Microsoft Office applications to complete.
Teachers will be provided with training in the use of activities and projects where students would have to apply critical thinking, communication, data collection and analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Teachers will use technology to monitor student progress. Teachers will use PowerPoint to present lessons. Teachers will continue to use Infinite Campus for grading,
attendance, and parent contact.
Objectives con’tGoal 3 - Teachers will use
technology effectively to communicate student progress to parents and students.
Teachers will continue to use Infinite Campus and the Parent Portal to communicate with students, parents, and counselors regrading student progress.
Needs Assessment- SWOT Strengths High speed access in building Teachers are able to send and
receive e-mail Teachers communicate with
parents thru parent portal LCD projectors in all rooms-
operational Infinite Campus, SnapGrades
(PTSA) Access to technology to identify
student weaknesses – Insight- CRCT,PSAT
Teacher proficiency in the use of technology
On-site IT specialist and media center specialist
Client support On-site Professional Development
Weaknesses 30 Thin Clients for five
classrooms 4 Promethean Boards for 4
classrooms 9 printers and scanners Lack of teacher use n
accessing data Use of drill and practice
software Use of Microsoft Office
applications in classrooms. Teacher proficiency in the
use of technology Off-site professional
development
Needs Assessment- SWOTOpportunitiesUniversity
students from local colleges available for tutorials
Off site satellite locations for tutorials
Off site staff development
Threats • Relocation of
onsight IT specialist
• Reduction of on-sight IT specialist
• Network unavailability
Hardware, Software, and Facility Resource (Infrastructure) RequirementsCurrent
Promethean Boards in five math classrooms
Thin Clients(6) in four math classrooms
Wiring and drops in nine math classrooms
LCD projectors and screens in nine math classrooms
Cable access in nine math classrooms
Tables (2) and chairs (6) in four math classrooms
Software: all teachers have access to and use Infinite Campus, SnapGrades
Instructural software include, Insight, SATOnline, agilemind, USA Test prep, Compass learning, Carnegie Learning, Microsoft Office Applications
Client Support for repair and maintenance problems
Desktop computers in Media Center (25) and Core Lab (25) and Business Classes (75)
Wireless access around building
E-mail accounts through district
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Hardware, Software, and Facility Resource (Infrastructure) RequirementsNeedPromethean Boards in four math
classroomsThin Clients(30) in five math
classrooms – (6 per classroom)Tables(10) and chairs(30) in five
math classrooms, two and six in each classroom
Printers(9) and Scanners(9) for student use in nine math classes
Instructional Resource Requirements and Staff Development Plan
On-site professional and staff development through our on-site Instructional Technology Specialist and Instructional Coaches
Itemized Budget
Items secured through district funds and supplies- NCLB, general fund, state IT funding, lottery funds
Ink cartridges and paper – school funds
Evaluation Plan
Lesson plans and class observations- department chair, instructional coach, school administrators, Office of High School (OHS) staff
Pre and post diagnostic testsStudent performance on standardized tests such
as EOCT, GHSGT, PSAT, SATAnnual DOE Technology Inventory – DistrictNetwork Utilization ReportsInstructional auditsLogs of survey resultsTraining logsPlan monitoring
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Planning CommitteeMathematics Teachers (13)Instructional Technologist (1)Instructional Coach - Math (1)Media Specialist –(1)Program for Exceptional Children (PEC)
Instructors (2)PTSA representative (1)Student representative (1)Assistant Principal – instruction (1)Principal (1)
Timeline July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012
July 2010 planning committee – notice to
participate August planning committee meeting committee member assignments pre diagnostic student testing analysis of student data- teachers September planning committee meeting pre diagnostic student testing analysis of student data- teachers teacher training equipment delivery and installation student activities
October planning committee meeting pre diagnostic student testing analysis of student data- teachers teacher training equipment delivery and installation student activities plan monitoring November planning committee meeting pre diagnostic student testing analysis of student data- teachers teacher training equipment delivery and installation student activities plan monitoring
Timeline July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012 December 2010 planning committee meeting pre diagnostic student
testing analysis of student data-
teachers teacher training equipment delivery and
installation student activities plan monitoring
Timeline July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012
January 2011 planning committee meeting pre diagnostic student testing analysis of student data- teachers teacher training equipment delivery and installation student activities plan monitoring February planning committee meeting post diagnostic student testing analysis of student data- teachers teacher training equipment delivery and installation student activities plan monitoring
March planning committee meeting post diagnostic student testing analysis of student data- teachers teacher training equipment delivery and installation student activities plan monitoring
April planning committee meeting post diagnostic student testing analysis of student data- teachers teacher training equipment delivery and installation student activities plan monitoring
Timeline July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012 May 2011 planning committee meeting post diagnostic student testing analysis of student data- teachers equipment delivery and installation student activities plan monitoring June planning committee meeting equipment delivery and installation plan monitoring evaluation report
Timeline July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012
July 2011 planning committee –review
evaluation plan August planning committee meeting pre diagnostic student testing analysis of student data- teachers September planning committee meeting pre diagnostic student testing analysis of student data- teachers teacher training student activities
October 2011 planning committee meeting pre diagnostic student testing analysis of student data- teachers teacher training student activities plan monitoring November planning committee meeting pre diagnostic student testing analysis of student data- teachers teacher training student activities plan monitoring December planning committee meeting pre diagnostic student testing analysis of student data- teachers teacher training student activities plan monitoring
Timeline July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012January 2012 planning committee meeting pre diagnostic student testing analysis of student data- teachers teacher training equipment delivery and installation student activities plan monitoring February planning committee meeting post diagnostic student testing analysis of student data- teachers teacher training equipment delivery and installation student activities plan monitoring
March planning committee meeting post diagnostic student testing analysis of student data- teachers teacher training equipment delivery and installation student activities plan monitoring
April planning committee meeting post diagnostic student testing analysis of student data- teachers teacher training equipment delivery and installation student activities plan monitoring
Timeline July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012 May 2012 planning committee meeting post diagnostic student testing analysis of student data- teachers equipment delivery and
installation student activities plan monitoring June planning committee meeting equipment delivery and
installation plan monitoring evaluation report
Cyber Safety and Ethics
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What’s AheadStudent response systemsIntegrate plan into other
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