W. G. Henry High School Mathematics Department Technology Plan 2010-2012

1. W. G. Henry High School Mathematics Department Technology Plan 2010-2012 Madeline Powell-Avila E7801 Instructional Technology Planning and Management Dr. R. Merriwether June 19, 2010 http://2powellavilatechplan.blogspot.com/

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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.

6. Mission Statement The 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.

7. 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.

8. http://animoto.com/play/W1X7YZoYR25VVZbe1Px7RA Goals • Students 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Objectives con’t • Goal 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.

13. 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- SWOT

14. Opportunities University 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 Needs Assessment- SWOT

15. 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 http://powellavilatechplan.blogspot.com/

16. Hardware, Software, and Facility Resource (Infrastructure) RequirementsNeed • Promethean Boards in four math classrooms • Thin 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

17. Instructional Resource Requirements and Staff Development Plan • On-site professional and staff development through our on-site Instructional Technology Specialist and Instructional Coaches

18. Itemized Budget • Items secured through district funds and supplies- NCLB, general fund, state IT funding, lottery funds • Ink cartridges and paper – school funds

19. Evaluation Plan • Lesson plans and class observations- department chair, instructional coach, school administrators, Office of High School (OHS) staff • Pre and post diagnostic tests • Student performance on standardized tests such as EOCT, GHSGT, PSAT, SAT • Annual DOE Technology Inventory – District • Network Utilization Reports • Instructional audits • Logs of survey results • Training logs • Plan monitoring /

20. Planning Committee • Mathematics 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)

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. Timeline July 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012 January 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

27. 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

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29. What’s Ahead • Student response systems • Integrate plan into other departments