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Increasing High School Options in Spokane Public Schools

Increasing High School Options in Spokane Public Schools. School Board Presentation August 11, 2010. Why do we need more HS options?. 9 th – 12 th Student Exit Data 2009-2010 538 Students ‘Choiced’ Out of SPS 732 Students ‘Dropped’ Out of SPS 1270 Total left SPS High Schools.

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Increasing High School Options in Spokane Public Schools

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  1. Increasing High School Optionsin Spokane Public Schools School Board Presentation August 11, 2010

  2. Why do we need more HS options? 9th – 12th Student Exit Data 2009-2010 538 Students ‘Choiced’ Out of SPS 732 Students ‘Dropped’ Out of SPS 1270 Total left SPS High Schools

  3. Overview of Options

  4. What is ALE? WAC 392-121-182: Alternative Learning Experience An alternative learning experience may be counted as a course of study. . . ALE may be provided in whole or part, outside the regular classroom setting, including those learning experiences provided digitally via the internet or other electronic means.

  5. ALE Program Requirements • Written student learning plan (WSLP) • Learning goals and objectives aligned with state standards • Course syllabus part of the WSLP • Instructional materials aligned to state standards • Evaluation methods explicit in student’s plan • Student performance supervised and evaluated by certificated staff • Must have at least weekly contact with teacher • Monthly progress monitoring

  6. Options at the Havermale Campus On Track Academy Contract-Based Education MedicineWheel Academy The Community School

  7. Engaging the Disengaged Reasons students drop out/choice out • Students don’t see relevance in what is taught – ‘school is boring’ • Lack of voice – ‘not being heard’ – teacher-directed • The academic challenge is too low or too high • Don’t feel connected to large comprehensive high school – ‘anonymous’ and ‘invisible’ • Life circumstances that seem insurmountable

  8. The Evolution of Havermale 2006 – Began a three year school improvement • Personalized school climate that welcomes discouraged learners -- student voice (Advisory) • Engaging classroom instruction • Twice-yearly Student Led Conferences • Community College connections • Strong PLC focused on continuous improvement Next step – More intentional approach to learning that is unique, challenging, and relevant

  9. The Community School • Our Mission • Individually Focused • Rigorous Authentic Learning • Connected to the Community

  10. Focus on the Three R’s • Individual Student Learning Plans • targeted to standards • Performance-based assessment • through Exhibitions of Learning • Project-Based Learning that • incorporates service learning • Connected to Spokane businesses • and organizations (inquiry based) • Personalized learning culture - • Small is good! • Strengthened relationship with • families, community mentors

  11. Support/Resources Support/Resources • SPS Instructional Programs • Coalition of Essential Schools • Small Schools Project/CES NW – Katy Karschney • Wings Digital ALE Software - Ann Gragert • Community Advisory Committee

  12. Conclusion • Clear, intentional design of high school options will increase graduation rates. • High school options offer student and parent ‘choice,’ addressing the unique needs and interests of each learner. • Students will be better prepared for college, careers, and contribution to the community.

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