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Galva-Holstein Community Schools

Galva-Holstein Community Schools. District Overview. Welcome to Galva-Holstein Community School District. Site visit 2008. The GH Seven. Vision, mission, and goals Leadership Collaborative relationships Learning environment Curriculum and instruction Professional development

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Galva-Holstein Community Schools

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  1. Galva-Holstein Community Schools District Overview

  2. Welcome to Galva-Holstein Community School District • Site visit 2008

  3. The GH Seven • Vision, mission, and goals • Leadership • Collaborative relationships • Learning environment • Curriculum and instruction • Professional development • Monitoring and accountability

  4. Vision, mission, and goals The vision, mission, and goals are clearly articulated in the school and community. Stakeholders express an understanding of and share a commitment to the school/district goals, priorities, assessment procedures, and account ability. The vision guides allocations of time and resources.

  5. Comprehensive School Improvement Plan

  6. GH Foundation • Performing Arts Center - supported by local donations 90 % of funds have been raised as of March. (Fundraising started in June 2007)

  7. Sharing Agreements • WITCC Auto-Mechanics (BCIG and OA) • Wrestling (Aurelia and Schaller-Crestland • Football w/ Schaller-Crestland in 2008 - 2009 • Guidance in 2008 - 2009

  8. Sharing The Vision • Vision • Planning • Decision-Making • Team Work • Communication

  9. Our Mission • To enable us to reach our greatest potential intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically, thus becoming unique, life-long learners.

  10. Learning Goals • Productive member of society • Accountable • Life-long Learner • Technology Literate • Effective Communicator • Culturally aware and tolerant • 4 Growth Areas (Physical, Emotional, Social, and Intellectual)

  11. Leadership Leaders communicate a shared sense of purpose and understanding of the school/district’s core values. Leaders have a visible presence, provide resources, and ensure two-way communication between the educational system and stakeholders. Leaders provide encouragement, recognition, and support for improving student learning. Leadership is committed, persistent, proactive, and distributed throughout the system.

  12. Iowa Standards for School Leaders • Vision • Culture of Learning • Management • Family & Community • Ethics • Societal context

  13. Communication • Newsletters • Speaking to Community Organizations • Website • Bi-Weekly Announcements • Handbook • Power School

  14. Collaborative Relationships Stakeholders express an understanding of, and support for, the mission of the school. Stakeholders have meaningful roles in the decision-making process that promote a culture of participation, responsibility, and ownership. They also play importantroles in helping the school to achieve its mission. Educators in the system develop and nurture a professional culture and collaborative relationships marked by mutual respect and trust inside and outside of the organization. The system works together with balance between district direction and school autonomy.

  15. Collaborative Relationships • Learning Supports • Vocational Advisory Committee • SIAC • Teacher Quality Committee • GH Foundation • Booster Club • Music Parents • Casual for a Cause • Peer Coaching • Mentoring

  16. Learning Environment The school climate is conducive to teaching and learning. The environment is safe, orderly, purposeful, and free from threat of physical, social, and emotional harm. Teachers are familiar with students’ cultures and know how to work in a multi-cultural setting. Classrooms are integrated with various types of learners (e.g., gender, race, special needs, and gifted).

  17. APL Strategies • Commitment to all of our teachers to be trained in APL Strategies. • Teachers are Empowered to provide safe learning environments where all children will learn. • Behavior Expectations have been established through Clear and Consistent teaching and re-teaching.

  18. CRISIS PLAN • Building Level Plans • Fire Drills • Lockdown Drill

  19. Anti-Bullying Education • Comprehensive Guidance Program • MVP • Assemblies • Professional Development • Wade Harriman, Sheriff • Reporting Protocol • Character Counts • 6 Pillars of Character

  20. Diversity Appreciation • Diversity Day • Epals • “I am Tyler” Video

  21. Student Support • Guidance (Educational, Social, Emotional) • Teen Talk • Outside Agencies • Student Assistance Team • Study Center (MS) • Tutoring (HS)

  22. Community Support • Volunteers in Elementary • Guest Speakers • Junior Achievement • Fundraising • Making it real.

  23. Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum challenges each student to excel, reflects a commitment to equity, and demonstrates an appreciation of diversity. There is an emphasis on principles of good instruction and clear expectations for what is taught. Educators have a common understanding of quality teaching and learning. Instruction is designed to accommodate a wide range of learners within the classroom. Teachers have a repertoire of effective strategies such as cooperative learning, problem-based learning, compare and contrast, project-based learning, research, use of instructional technology, and use of advanced organizers. The staff accepts responsibility for the students’ learning of the essential curriculum. Instruction time is allocated to support student learning.

  24. Viable Curriculum • District Standards and Benchmarks • Iowa Model Core Curriculum • Developmental Comprehensive Curriculum • Vocational Competencies

  25. Lesson Plans Aligned with District Curriculum • Weekly Lesson Plans • Walkthroughs

  26. Principles of Good Instruction • KU Strategies • APL Strategies • 5 Critical Components of Reading (Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension) • Classroom Instruction That Works • Cooperative Learning • Technology integrated to enhance learning.

  27. Inquiry Based Science Instruction (K-12) • F.O.S.S. Kits • NASA Trip • Camp Invention • Outdoor Classroom • Greenhouse • Anatomy trip to Sioux City (Cadaver)

  28. Science Proficiency

  29. Science Proficiency

  30. Science is a Strength

  31. Real Life Application • Child Development I and II • MOC • TAP • Elementary Teacher Helpers

  32. Accelerated Reader Program • K - 8 In Place • 9 -12 In 2008-2009 • WEB Based Program • Focus on increasing Reading Comprehension

  33. Academy of Reading and Math • 3 - 8 Reading Assessment • 3 - 8 Individualized Math Program

  34. REAP and TITLE IReading/Math Program • Remedial Intervention Programs for small group reading and math support.

  35. Co-Teaching • All students receive regular education opportunities • Regular educational teachers and special ed. Teachers work together to deliver meaningful instruction. • Accommodations are developed and implemented for students to be successful in Regular Ed classrooms

  36. Career Education • K - 12 Guidance Program • MOC • TAP • Curriculum

  37. TAP • Transition Alliance Program • Prepares students for transition from school to career. • Provide services to 4 schools • TAP House for life skills education.

  38. Applied Economics • Junior Achievement • Personal Finance • Independent Living • A unique requirement at GHS so students are prepared to make sound financial decisions after graduation.

  39. Homeroom • Group Meetings (MVP, Student Council) • Silent Sustained Reading on Wed. • Pirate Pride • Tutoring (Math) • Study Time • Team Building

  40. Overtime • 8 - 10 Students in grades 5 - 8 are intermixed in class at end of school day for 15 minutes • Character Counts • Team Building • Study Skills • Habits of Highly Effective Teens

  41. FlexEd • Alternative School Site for At-Risk Students • Shared Program with BCIG and O-A • 3 - 4 Students

  42. Transitional Assistance • 4th Visitation to Middle School • JH to High School • 4 yr Plan • Mr. Slater/Mrs Kalin @ JH • Freshmen Orientation • Homeroom

  43. More Transitional Assistance • High School to Post-Secondary • College Reps • Military Recruiters • College Visits • Job Shadowing • MOC

  44. Pre-school Program • 4 yr olds • Tuition-based program. • Program has been in existence for over 10 yrs. • 16 students registered for 2008-2009

  45. Summer School Program • Designed for students who are not proficient in reading or math. • Approx. 25 - 30 for each area. • 10 teachers • Two Weeks in July

  46. Professional Development Staff members are qualified for assignments and engage in ongoing learning opportunities to improve effectiveness. Student achievement data are used to set goals for professional development. The district uses a framework for professional development that includes theory, demonstration, practice, feedback, and coaching (e.g., Iowa Professional Development Model).

  47. Two Focus Areas • District Wide • Building Level

  48. District Wide Professional Development is decided by collaborative planning on the part of the District Leadership Team.

  49. Peer Coaching • Karla Lee: NWAEA Representative • Across Disciplines • Different Levels

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