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AFG... at CRHS-North

AFG... at CRHS-North. Council Rock High School – North August 28, 2008. Why are we here?. To refresh and rebuild our collective memories about AFG To prepare for our mid-cycle site review To take time for learning and dialogue about:

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AFG... at CRHS-North

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  1. AFG... at CRHS-North Council Rock High School – North August 28, 2008 AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  2. Why are we here? • To refresh and rebuild our collective memories about AFG • To prepare for our mid-cycle site review • To take time for learning and dialogue about: • Our school goals • Making the District Strategic Plan – Annual school goals – department goals = students connection • To think about how what we do is AFG AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  3. Mission Statement The mission of Council Rock High School North, as an advocate of educational excellence and life-long learning, is to foster skills, knowledge, responsibility and confidence in its diverse student population, developing productive citizens of the global community. In partnership with the entire Council Rock community, we will achieve this mission through the delivery of comprehensive, innovative, and varied learning experiences which strengthen the inherent qualities of our student population, cultivating and developing an appreciation for new ideas. AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  4. AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  5. The AFG Process AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  6. Essential Questions • AFG…wasn’t that three+ years ago? • What’s up with “academic achievement”, “interest & engagement”, “technology use” and “health & safety needs”? • What does AFG have to do with me? AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  7. Once upon a time there was AFG… • 2003 – 2005 AFG Self-Study • Community wide involvement • Focus on student achievement • Validation Team visit was in May, 2005 • Accreditation achieved! • CRHS-N moves forward in the AFG process • Planning Team & provides ongoing review • Annual department goals support AFG objectives/goals & current District Strategic Plan • CRHS-N makes AYP AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  8. Heart = Help = Healthy AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  9. Reverse Jeopardy... playing for chocolate! AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  10. Rules for staff • When the entire staff plays a game you never know what will happen…rules…what rules? • We will try to identify the first person to respond -- see disclaimer in Rule One • All questions and correct answers will be on the PowerPoint and all audience answers interpreted • And in the end…which is more important – knowledge or chocolate? P.S. – Chocolate goes to the AFG Internal Coordinator --- AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  11. Chocolate Jeopardy…where $ earn chocolate! AFG 101 Maintaining Accreditation Objectives Action Plans AFG Hodgepodge $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500 AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  12. AFG 101($100) What does AFG stand for? Accreditation for Growth Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  13. AFG 101($200) What is accreditation? External validation of a program – a standards setting and review process Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  14. AFG 101 ($300) Who awards accreditation? MSA – Middle States Association Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  15. AFG 101 ($400) Name the two components that tell what kind of an organization we are and what makes us unique. Mission and Belief Statements Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  16. AFG 101 ($500) Why is accreditation important? To encourage continuous school improvement and accountability…shows we are sanctioned by education professionals…enhances public trust Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  17. Maintaining Accreditation($100) What CRHS-North group must meet several times a year to review our AFG progress? The AFG Planning Committee Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  18. Maintaining Accreditation($200) Who is responsible for carrying out the action plans? We all are….they’re OUR plans Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  19. Maintaining Accreditation($300) How long is the accreditation cycle? Seven years…..surprise! Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  20. Maintaining Accreditation($400) Who is involved in the mid-cycle review? YOU! - Everyone in CRHS-North may be involved in meetings about our Action Plans and work toward student achievement Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  21. Maintaining Accreditation($500) What happens during the mid-cycle review? We must report our progress on implementing the action plans and improving student achievement on the Student Growth Objectives. Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  22. AFG($100) How many objectives are in our AFG working document? 4 – three regular goals and one external goal Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  23. AFG ($200) What do the hearts in many of our classroom windows have to do with AFG????? School safety – signifies current CPR/AED certified staff Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  24. AFG($300) When is our mid-cycle visit? 9/29/08 Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  25. AFG($400) How often do we collect data? Annually / Ongoing Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  26. SGOs($500) What do we do with the data? Analyze it, review it, discuss it, and use it to improve student achievement, student involvement, technology use, and school safety. Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  27. Action Plans($100) What are action plans? Plans that describe how we achieve our AFG goals. Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  28. Action Plans($200) Why are our action plans tied in with school departments / programs? Department goals support school/AFG goals which support District Strategic Plan Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  29. Action Plans($300) Who developed the action plans? We all did…they are OUR plans Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  30. Action Plans($400) When do we start working on the Action Plans? You already have! Work on different parts of each Action Plan has been happening since the day(s) they were written! Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  31. Action Plans($500) Who are the Action Plan Leaders? School Administration and Department / Program Coordinators Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  32. AFG Hodgepodge($100) What is the overall goal of AFG? Increase student achievement & meet student needs Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  33. AFG Hodgepodge ($200) What stakeholders are represented on the Planning Team? Staff (instructional & support), Administrators, Students, Parents, Community Members, MBIT Representative, Central Office Administrators, Internal Coordinator Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  34. AFG Hodgepodge ($300) What are MSA standards? Twelve areas of school operation that ensure our programs and services meet MSA expectations Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  35. AFG Hodgepodge ($400) What grades are accredited? Accreditation is for grades 9-12. Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  36. AFG Hodgepodge($500) Is AFG in addition to our regular responsibilities? AFG is student achievement…and student achievement is our work. AFG is a framework and foundation for what each of us does to support student growth. Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  37. Final Jeopardy AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  38. FINAL JEOPARDY What is YOUR role in AFG? - Use the Mission and Beliefs in your work - Be part of Action Plan implementation - Maintain focus on AFG goals - Know what is happening with AFG Back to select AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  39. One more time…with feeling! AFG – Accreditation for Growth • School improvement process • Focus on student achievement • A part of everything we do AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  40. And for me this means… • Be an AFG “expert” • Mission and Beliefs (Model) • Objectives / Goals • Action Plans • Explain & reinforce AFG protocol with our students • Continue to make AFG a part of your daily work with students • Consider being certified in CPR/AED • Please participate in standards /action plan review in your departments AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  41. Please check out the school Middle States – AFG website…… AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  42. Founder and President of the Children's Defense Fund - MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN ONCE STATED: Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it. AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  43. Care more than others think is wise. Risk more than others think is safe. Dream more than others think is practical. Expect more than others think is possible. AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

  44. YOU!!!! Thank you for all your hard work, help, and support. AFG-Mid-Cycle Review 8.08

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