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Expectations and Support at EVHS

Expectations and Support at EVHS. A work in progress . . . Expectations and Support at EVHS. Data AP Student Handbook Algebra I 9 th graders. AYP and Reading. AYP and Math. AP Score distribution: US History. AP Score distribution: Calculus. 2009 Algebra Readiness results.

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Expectations and Support at EVHS

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  1. Expectations and Support at EVHS A work in progress . . .

  2. Expectations and Support at EVHS • Data • AP • Student Handbook • Algebra I • 9th graders

  3. AYP and Reading

  4. AYP and Math

  5. AP Score distribution:US History

  6. AP Score distribution:Calculus

  7. 2009 Algebra Readiness results Priority Standards Algebra I Diagnostic Scores

  8. Struggling 9th Graders

  9. Assets to Reinvention • The right staff • The right students • The right parents • The right community

  10. School Culture, Motivation and Achievement Achievement Motivation School Culture Peer Press Family Press • Student perceptions of school-based achievement press. • Student perceptions of peer and family achievement press. Fayns and Maehr, 1990

  11. Harnessing Peer Influence • “What do students see other students doing?” • Increase AP course offerings and enrollment. • US History • Calculus • English Language • English Literature • Biology • American Government • Physics • Statistics

  12. Support for AP • AP Summer Institutes • Middle School visits • “De-blocking” 9th grade classes • Identifying necessary grades in all prerequisite classes. • Invited parents of 430 students to a Parent Information Night • 35% increase in requests for AP • 10 sections to 16 sections

  13. Student Handbook Expectations • From: Student Handbook • To: Code of Chivalry • From “Student Regulations” to Code of Nobility • From “Attendance Policy” to Code of Loyalty • From “Disciplinary Procedures” to Code of Justice • From “Co-Curricular Activities” to Code of Prowess

  14. Student Handbook Expectations • From: impair, penalties, rights, imposed, misconduct • To: • Welcome to East Valley High School! Thanks for caring enough about your future to make a solid investment in it. Make the most of your time, because it is your life. Many people depend on you. Let the moments count. You have chosen to attend one of the best schools in Washington. Congratulations for making the right choice! Expectations are high; many challenges await you. You will be a different person—more educated, more capable—because of this choice.

  15. Student Handbook Expectations • From: “Rights and Responsibilities” • To: Expectations of All (students and staff) • We will demonstrate academic success. • Wewill attend school. • Wewill comply with school policies.

  16. Student Handbook Expectations • From: Consequences for failing to meet expectations • To: Incentives for meeting expectations • 6-week privilege card

  17. Algebra I

  18. Placement decisions based on data • Algebra I Readiness Diagnostic • Second day of high school • Data from end of 8th grade • Math Alert Screener • DIBELS • GATES • CMP • WASL • Teacher Recommendation

  19. Student Placement Examples

  20. Math LAP support

  21. Math Department Grading Policy • 80% Tests • 20% Homework

  22. New directions for Algebra I • Placement score on diagnostic = 18 • Eliminate Math Mastery • Introduce a two-year Algebra I track with flexibility to move students to traditional track. • Hire a Reading specialist. • 25% of MM students passed 7th Reading WASL • 65% of Alg students passed 7th Reading WASL

  23. New directions for 9th grade • Learning Support Team for Freshmen • Identify 9th graders who need special encouragement. • HS counselors working with MS counselors • Incentive program

  24. Scheduling Flexibility • Algebra I sequence

  25. Scheduling Flexibility • Science and English sequence

  26. Thank you! Steve Pointer pointers@evsd.org

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