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Central High School Mission Statement

Central High School Mission Statement. Preparing every student for success in college, career and life. Changes to the Bonus Points ELL Classification Rate. Only Full Academic Year ELL students will be included in the reclassification rate calculation

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Central High School Mission Statement

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  1. Central High School Mission Statement Preparing every student for success in college, career and life.

  2. Changes to the Bonus PointsELL Classification Rate • Only Full Academic Year ELL students will be included in the reclassification rate calculation • Only schools with 10or more students are evaluated • Test 95% of ELL students on AZELLA during the school year

  3. Composite Score –Bonus Points5-year Graduation Rate • Baseline Year is 2006 or the school’s first year serving grade 12, whichever is the latest • The graduation rate from the year prior is used in the profile (i.e., 2010 grad rate was used for 2011 A-F profile ) • Criteria for Grad Rate points (3) are earned in one of three ways • Graduation Rates In order to meet the Target Points Earned • 3-Yr Avg for 5-Yr Grad Rate >= 90% 3 • Current Yr 5-Yr Grad Rate >= 74% & 1% Increase 3 • Current Yr 5-Yr Grad Rate < 74% & 2% Increase 3

  4. Composite Score –Bonus Points Dropout Rate • Baseline Year is 2006 or the school’s first year of operation -whichever is latest • A school will not be evaluated on dropout rate if it has less than 15 students in the school • Composite Score –Bonus Points Dropout Rate Criteria for Dropout Rate points (3) are earned in one of three ways Dropout Rates In order to meet the Target Points Earned • 3-Yr Avg Dropout Rate <= 6% 3 • Current Yr Dropout Rate < = 9% 1% Decrease 3 • Current Yr Dropout Rate > 9% 2% Decrease 3

  5. Composite Score The composite scores is 50% of the A-F Accountability Profile Measures of Academic Progress • Percent Passing AIMS 0 to 100 • ELL Target 0 or 3 bonus pts • Graduation Rate Target 0 or 3 bonus pts • Dropout Rate Target 0or 3 bonus pts Total: 100 points possible + 9 bonus points

  6. Beginning in 2012… • Inclusion of AIMS A Results The % of students passing in the current academic year will be included in the composite portion of the model (1% cap). • 1 point Added to all schools to address the point lost on the total possible growth percentiles (1-99). • 95% Tested Criteria In an effort to respond to the U.S. Dept. of Ed waiver, AZ has incorporated this into the A-F model.

  7. SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT STATUS

  8. 5 Key Initiatives to Increase Student Achievement ADVISORY Destination Graduation • EXTENDED LEARNING SUNS CENTRAL CAMBRIDGE

  9. What is Cambridge? • Not for profit branch of Cambridge University • 2nd oldest university in the world (founded 1209) • 150 years of experience developing primary and secondary school curricula • Involved in school system reform in countries all over the world

  10. Over 9,000 centers in 160 countries The worlds largest provider of 14-19 International Qualifications Over 2 million entries per year

  11. Developing successful students Students build: • knowledge • learning skills • critical thinking • problem solving • collaboration skills • inquiry skills

  12. How can you help? • Monitor your students grades and attendance • Plan regular visits with your students Counselor, Advisor and Teachers • Attend our Parent University Meetings • Join Central’s Site Council • Support a club or sport your student actively attends

  13. Cambridge Habits of Mind Problem Solving Inquiry Critical Thinking Collaboration

  14. Suits a wide range of abilities Core Level: all students • Including ELL students • Students with IEPs Extended Level: excelling and honors students Coursework Option: adapt exam assignments for local context

  15. Cambridge Program Levels Grade 9-10 All Students Grade 11-12 University Preparation Grand Canyon Diploma Option

  16. Move On When Ready

  17. Move on When Ready

  18. Sample 9th & 10th Core Plan of Study

  19. Sample 9th & 10th Elective Plan of Study

  20. Excellent foundation Schools use Cambridge IGCSE to prepare students for: • Cambridge A/AS Level • 4 Year University

  21. First in Arizona New A/AS Level Classes Coming Next Year! A Level English Literature A LevelMathematics A LevelBiology A LevelChemistry A Level Fashion AS Physics AS Art & Design • AS English Literature • AS Mathematics • AS Biology • AS Chemistry • AS Fashion

  22. Find Practice Exams Find Review Websites Find Examiner’s Tips for each subject Find a Study Planner to organize time www.cambridgestudents.org.uk

  23. Find More Information www.cie.org.uk www.phxcentralhigh.org

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