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Union County High School. ACT Action Plan 2013 - 2014. Our Goal. EXCEED state ACT averages in all subjects. Be Brave ~ Lead Nations ~ Impact Generations. Our Vision.
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Union County High School ACT Action Plan 2013 - 2014
Our Goal EXCEED state ACT averages in all subjects. Be Brave ~ Lead Nations ~ Impact Generations
Our Vision Union County High School strives to revolutionize the world by creating a better future for all. We motivate our students to maximize their potential and develop into compassionate leaders in a diverse and evolving global society. Be Brave ~ Lead Nations ~ Impact Generations
A School-Wide Focus Be Brave ~ Lead Nations ~ Impact Generations
Aligned & Rigorous Curriculum Revised curriculum concept calendars fully aligned with Quality Core curriculum More Rigorous Honors Program Be Brave ~ Lead Nations ~ Impact Generations
Expanded AP and Dual Credit Opportunities Increased the number of AP and Dual Credit courses from 15 to 18 Increased the number of student registrations from 220 to 307 Be Brave ~ Lead Nations ~ Impact Generations
College-Ready Benchmarks (Bi-annual) Be Brave ~ Lead Nations ~ Impact Generations
Intervention Courses Be Brave ~ Lead Nations ~ Impact Generations
Super Saturdays • Monthly SATURDAY MORNIING STUDY SESSIONS aligned to ACT content topics. • Aug. 31 • Sept. 28 • Oct. 26 • Nov. 23 • Dec. 7 • Jan. 25 • Feb. 15 • Mar. 1 Be Brave ~ Lead Nations ~ Impact Generations
11th Grade Access to ACT Test • ACT Benchmarks • September 24 • January 14 • ACT Test • March 4 Be Brave ~ Lead Nations ~ Impact Generations
Student ACTion Team Student Advisory Team designed to generate ideas for student motivation for the ACT. Be Brave ~ Lead Nations ~ Impact Generations
College-Ready Support Staff • College & Career Readiness Counselor • Ellie Wright • Americorps College Coach • Allie Alsbrooks • Instructional Coach • Margie McGraw Be Brave ~ Lead Nations ~ Impact Generations
Collegiate Environment Center for College & Career Readiness CCR Coffee House CCR Computer Labs Be Brave ~ Lead Nations ~ Impact Generations
College Readiness Committee meets monthly with specific purpose of monitoring the ACT plan and recommending next steps for continuous improvement. New SBDM Committee Be Brave ~ Lead Nations ~ Impact Generations
CCR Coaches 37 UCHS staff members have “adopted” approximately 5 seniors apiece, and have committed to coaching them to achieve college and career readiness. Be Brave ~ Lead Nations ~ Impact Generations
Data Teams Teachers meet weekly with their departments to analyze current student achievement data and adjust their instructional practice accordingly. Be Brave ~ Lead Nations ~ Impact Generations
Communication Plan Report progress of ACT Action Plan to Board of Education at October 2013 and January 2014 meetings. Be Brave ~ Lead Nations ~ Impact Generations
Questions ??? Be Brave ~ Lead Nations ~ Impact Generations