Von Steuben A School for Thinkers

1. Von Steuben A School for Thinkers

2. Von Steuben 2011 Progress Report Pedro R. Alonso, Principal Jason Nault, Assistant Principal Jodi Pinkerton, Assistant Principal Larry Waites, Dean of Students Yvette laboy, Director of Student Affairs Tuesday, December 6, 2011 6:30 pm

3. Session Agenda: • Learn about CPS Vision and Mission • Review School Progress Report • Discuss what the indicators tell us and why they are important • Outline school goals and strategies for making every student college and career ready • List all of the ways you can help/become involved • Question and answer session Welcome and thank you for coming!

4. “Every child has access to world class learning and will graduate college and career ready.” World Class Learning: ability to compete in a global economy and market College Ready: ability to enter and graduate from the post secondary institution of the student’s choice, without taking remedial classes Career Ready: ability to enter and compete in the job market of the student’s choice CPS Mission

5. Von Steuben Mission • Our purpose is to prepare our students for an ever-changing cultural and technological world. • We employ critical thinking approaches to teaching and learning. • We collaborate across disciplines to design curriculum and deliver instruction to support student achievement at or above grade level.

6. Von Steuben Mission continued • We insist on a culture of responsibility and opportunity for achievement build by students, parents, teachers staff, and administrators. (PAC) • The expectation of involvement, self-discipline, and mutual respect extends to all members of our school community.

9. Chicago Public Schools has identified and scored the following as indicators of college and career readiness: • GAINS on high stakes assessments, i. e., Explore to PLAN, PLAN to ACT) • 12th Grade Benchmarks, i. e. GPA, ACT Score, 5-year graduation rate, # of graduates entering and graduating college • Climate, i. e., environment, support, safety, parent satisfaction What is important on the School Progress Report?

11. Educational Planning and Assessment System • 8th Grade………EXPLORE • 9th Grade………EXPLORE • 10th Grade………PLAN – Work keys FINAL TEST • 11th Grade ……..ACT/ PSAE – Work Keys EPAS

14. What gains do we need to make in order to reach 21?

19. The information reflected on the SY2011 School Progress Report is used as the “baseline” for: • identifying your school’s areas of strength and need • helping school administration determine the best programs and strategies to make students college and career ready • evaluating your school principal’s performance Why do parents need to know this information?

21. Across the country, more than 1/3 of all students enroll in remedial courses in post-secondary education. • In 2008, 4 out of 5 students enrolled in college-level remedial classes had a GPA of 3.0 or higher. • According to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report, of the 30 occupations projected to grow the most rapidly over the next decade, nearly half are professional jobs that require at least a college degree. McKinsey’s Global Institute estimates that over the next few years there will be a gap of nearly 2 million workers with the necessary analytical and technical skills. • Despite high unemployment rates, firms are experiencing shortages of educated workers, outsourcing professional-level work to workers abroad, and competing for the limited number of employment visas set aside for highly skilled immigrants. Why has CPS honed its vision to College and Career Readiness?

22. CPS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • 24 Credits Needed to Graduate • 4 in English • 3 in Science • 3 in Math • 3 in Social Studies • 1 Oral and Written Communication ** • 1 in Technology • 2 in a World Language • 2 in Fine Arts – Music (1) and Art or Drafting (1) • 2 in Physical Education • 3 in Electives + (4 additional college prep electives ***) • 40 Service Learning Clock Hours • 20 hours by end of sophomore year. Refer to specified deadlines. • 60 Service Learning Clock Hours for Scholars • 30 hours by end of sophomore year. Refer to specified deadlines.

23. Value of grade points for weighted GPA and class rank

24. Grade Point Average - GPA Each Grade has a point value Regular class A - 4 Honors class B - 4 Honors class C - 3 Advanced class D - 1 Regualar class F – 0 Total points (12) divided by 5 = 2.2 GPA = 2.4 or a C • Regular class A - 4 • Regular class B - 3 • Regular class C - 2 • Regular class D - 1 • Regular class F – 0 • Total points (10) divided by 5 = 2 • GPA = 2 or a C

25. How we will ensure that your student is College and Career ready?

26. The Leadership and Learning Matrix Effects / Results Data Antecedents / Cause Data

27. Course Team Work2011-2012

28. Data Sources Check List ISAT - Elementary Ch. Tests SAT PSAE ACT Advance Placement AYP • On Track • Attendance rates • GRADES- GPA • Benchmarks • End of Course • Attendance • Student Work

30. Data Team Process Training Use of Student Data And Adult Data/ Practice for Adult Adaptive Change Cause Data Use of Student Data And Adult Data Practice for Adaptive Change Cause Data New Student Outcome Data Effect Data Student Data Effect Data How often do we apply the Data Team Process? Everyday……Week…..Month…..Quarter…..Semester….Year It is applied every time there is new information

31. Monitor grades through Parent Portal • Check-on homework • Attend LSC meetings • Pick-up grades and meet teachers at Report-Card Pick-up • Talk to your student about college and future career goals regularly • Fill-out a FAFSA early to ensure your student has access to all available sources of financial support How you can help your student become college and career ready?

32. HIERARCHY OF NEEDS

34. Critical Thinking

35. For more information, please visit www.cps.edu/performance or Contact your student’s school Counselors or Teachers. Thank you for coming!