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PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL TRANSFORMATION REPORT. JANUARY 12, 2012. Overall Performance. * Results as of May 31, 2011. MATH P erformance. ENGLISH P erformance. SCIENCE Performance. History Performance. Math Subgroup Performance. English Sub- Group Performance.
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PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLTRANSFORMATION REPORT JANUARY 12, 2012
Overall Performance * Results as of May 31, 2011
SUMMARY OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT • Gains were seen in all academic areas, except history. • Gains were seen in African American Achievement in all areas except history; however, an achievement gap still exists. • Minor gains were seen in regards to Special Education achievement; however, more improvement was needed in this area. Extensive gaps are evident between students with disabilities and general education students.
STEPS THAT WERE TAKEN IN 2010-11 • Teachers received feedback through observations. • Benchmark Data was analyzed closely. • Students who needed remediation were identified by benchmark data. • Teachers were held accountable for benchmark data. • Remediation was provided for struggling students. • Recognition was given for students who demonstrated academic achievement.
STEPS THAT WERE TAKEN DURING 2010-11 • A division attendance policy was created. • Toward the end of the year, some incentives were given for attendance.
Steps that have been taken this year to improve academic achievement • Benchmark data continues to be analyzed closely. • Benchmark tests continue to be used to identify students in need of remediation. • Students continue to be recognized for Academic Achievement. • The English pacing guides have been modified to integrate Istation to differentiate classroom instruction.
Steps that have been taken this year to improve academic achievement • Some changes have been made in regards to personnel. • Math Teachers receive on going and embedded professional development from school staff and consultants. • Cambridge has provided common priorities training for identified areas of need. • A more specific process of remediation has become more targeted based on data.
Steps that have been taken to improve Attendance • The new attendance policy has been implemented at PECHS. • Incentives have been created for attendance. • Attendance has been made a priority in the school and the community. • Students who have chronic attendance are addressed in accordance to the new attendance policy.
School Culture • While PECHS has made significant gains in regard to student achievement, teachers still do not feel empowered. • Teacher attendance is a concern. • An increase was seen in disciplinary referrals.
STRENGTHS OF THE TRANSFORMATION • There has been an intense focus on academic achievement at PECHS. • As a result, an increase in Academic Achievement has occurred at PECHS. • An increase in attendance has been seen this year. • PECHS has been renovated physically is some areas.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT • The are still clear areas need in regards to instruction. • Differentiated Instruction • Rigor • Not all teachers have taken ownership for transformation. • Subgroup achievement continues to be a concern. • To increase a sense of efficacy, teachers should be involved more in the transformation process.
SIG FUNDING • Personal Services • Internal Lead Partner • Student Data Specialist • Purchased Services • Cambridge Education • Professional Development • Materials • Student Incentives for Attendance and Academic Achievement • New classroom furniture
UNEXPECTED BARRIERS DURING TRANSFORMATION. • Teacher resistance due to change • Community perception • Changing the culture from punishment to discipline
Goals for the 2011-12 School Year • PECHS will instill rigor in all academic areas to meet changes as they occur in Standards of Learning. • PECHS will meet the requirement for attendance. • PECHS will increase the on time graduation rate.
