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Learn about the initiatives and programs implemented at Roosevelt High School to enhance personalization and support student success in academics, wellness, and career exploration. Discover the benefits of small schools, advisory/mentorship frameworks, community partnerships, and more.
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Roosevelt Campus Arts, Communication & Technology (A.C.T.) Pursuit of Wellness Education @ Roosevelt (P.O.W.E.R.) Spanish-English International School (S.E.I.S.) Two Rivers Alternative Program
Campus Focus on Personalization • 3 Small Schools created • Advisory/Mentorship framework • Step-Up Program expanded (8th-10th gr.) • Community Partnerships enhanced • Automated Attendance System installed • Schools Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) founded Increased Personalization
Monday Tuesday Common Planning Time (55 min) 8:00 – 8:55 Common Planning Time (55 min) 8:00 – 8:55 Passing Passing 1st Period (85 min) 9:00 – 10:25 2nd Period (85 min) 9:00 – 10:25 10 min Passing 10 min Passing 3rd Period (85 min) 10:35 – 12:00 4th Period (85 min) 10:35 – 12:00 Lunch (30 min) 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch (30 min) 12:00 – 12:30 5 min Passing 5 min Passing 7th Period (55 min) 12:35 – 1:30 7th Period (55 min) 12:35 – 1:30 5 min passing 5 min passing 5th Period (85 min) 1:35 – 3:00 6th Period (85 min) 1:35 – 3:00 Thursday Friday Common Planning Time (55 min) 8:00 – 8:55 Common Planning Time (55 min) 8:00 – 8:55 Passing Passing 1st Period (85 min) 9:00 – 10:25 2nd Period (85 min) 9:00 – 10:25 10 min Passing 10 min Passing 3rd Period (85 min) 10:35 – 12:00 4th Period (85 min) 10:35 – 12:00 Lunch (30 min) 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch (30 min) 12:00 – 12:30 5 min Passing 5 min Passing 7th Period (55 min) 12:35 – 1:30 7th Period (55 min) 12:35 – 1:30 5 min passing 5 min passing 5th Period (85 min) 1:35 – 3:00 6th Period (85 min) 1:35 – 3:00 Current Schedule Increased Personalization
8th Grade Transition • 100% Student-Selected Small Schools • Parent/Guardian Information Night • Gear Up – Activities & Scholarships Opportunities • Step Up Program for At-risk 8th Graders Increased Personalization
9-12 Advisory/Mentorship • Teachers, Counselors, Administrators have 15-20 students • Case management service • Contract for Success • Transcript & schedule review • Relationship building through individual & group activities Increased Personalization
Guidance & Counseling • Personal Support groups • Gay-Straight Alliance group • House of Umoja support groups • OCHA partnership in academic, individual and small group counseling support • Academic & Career classroom guidance • ASVAB & PSAT Coordination • Student Support Team collaboration with specialized staff Increased Personalization
School to Work through College & Career Exploration • Community partnership development • Job shadow & Internship coordination • Career planning • College & career exploration events for students & families • ASPIRE mentorship program • AmeriCorps Member for service learning • Gear Up (Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate programs) Increased Personalization
A.C.T. Personalization • On-site audio recording studio • School concerts • Art classes - logo and marketing campaign design for small school • “Mini-Mini Week” special interest classes partnered with Saturday Academy Increased Personalization
P.O.W.E.R. Personalization • Health Occupations career pathway and student organization (HOSA) • Student facilitated assemblies • Freshmen partnership with Portland Trailblazers for math and wellness projects • Science students conduct biology field work Increased Personalization
S.E.I.S. Personalization • Bi-lingual community night & report card distribution • Spanish classes perform service projects at local grade schools and service agencies • New Visions Grant to implement student-led conferences • Sophomore honors seminar Increased Personalization
Two Rivers Personalization • Program focus: Community Health and Personal Responsibility • Waste Reduction Project • Community garden • Neighborhood service projects • Mural project Increased Personalization
Roosevelt High School, 2003-2004 86.3% Campus by Small Schools, Fall 2004 A.C.T. 90% P.O.W.E.R. 86% S.E.I.S. 76% An Attendance Data Comparison:RHS vs. Small Schools
What Research Tells Us….. • Advisory must be built into master schedule. • Academic, behavior and attendance gains expected in years 2 & 3. • Poverty’s “Power Rating” on academic performance is weakened in small schools by 30-50%.
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