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Technology High School At Sonoma State University

Technology High School At Sonoma State University. Vision and Mission. Develop critical-thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills Integrate information and skills from multi-disciplinary area Develop interpersonal and intrapersonal skills vital for success in a post-secondary environment

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Technology High School At Sonoma State University

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  1. Technology High School At Sonoma State University

  2. Vision and Mission • Develop critical-thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills • Integrate information and skills from multi-disciplinary area • Develop interpersonal and intrapersonal skills vital for success in a post-secondary environment • Develop innovative, inventive, creative, and risk-taking thought processes • Develop lifelong learning skills required for a rapidly changing workplace and world • Use technology to access, organize, compile, analyze, and create new information

  3. Tech High History… • In the Beginning… • Founded in 1999 • Specialized Secondary Program of Rancho Cotate HS • 2004 Tech High became an independent high school • Core emphasis: Math, Science, and Engineering • Five Instructional Philosophies/Core Tenets • Project-Based Learning • Integrated Curriculum • Use of Technology • Small School Environment • Empowering Students • Underpinning Objective: to prepare students for college

  4. Integrated Curriculum • Science and Engineering • English, Engineering, Economics • Science and Mathematics • English and World History • Art and Science

  5. Applied Technologies • Computers • Calculators • Specialized Science/Engineering Equipment • Shop Equipment • Other

  6. Small School Environment • Population • 254 Current Student Capacity • 13 Teachers • 2 Office staff, 1 Instructional Assistant • 1 Counselor, 1 Principal • Rooms • 3 Science/Engineering Classrooms • 6 Other Classrooms • 1 Main Office area • 1 Shop • 1 Science Prep Room

  7. Tech High in the Future… • Tech High is expanding • With additional space here on the SSU campus we will be increasing our course offerings and our student population • Goal is +/-320 students • 80 per grade level • In other words, an increase of 15-20 student spaces per grade level • Incoming transfer students currently in grades 9-11 are encouraged to apply

  8. Expected School-Wide Learning Results (ESLRs)… • Personal Integrity • Citizenship and Global Responsibility • Effective Communication • Critical Thinking • Reflective Learning

  9. Project-Based Learning • Typical 9th Grade Integrated Science Units and Culminating Projects • Plate Tectonics • Disasters • Rube Goldberg • Robotics • Environmental Science • Chemistry • Wave and Ocean Dynamics • Multimedia Applications • Disaster Video Showcase

  10. Typical Day Period 1 8:00-8:55am Period 2 9:00-9:55am Break 9:55-10:05am Period 3 10:10-11:05am Period 4 11:10-12:15pm Lunch 12:15-12:55pm Period 5 1:00-1:55pm Period 6 2:00-2:55pm

  11. Current Course Offerings • Integrated Science I, II, III • Integrated Engineering I, II, III, IV • Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-calculus, AP Calculus* • English 9, 10, 11, Contemporary Literature • World History, US History, American Gov’t, Economics • Physical Education • Spanish 1, 2—online World Languages coming Fall 2013 • Drawing • Yearbook • Leadership • Honors Journalism—new! • AVID elective—9th grade; 9thand 10th grade (11th-12th grade combo in Fall 2013) • Additional (ground and online) offerings coming next fall • Drama • Biotechnical Engineering • AP Biology

  12. Clubs and Activities • Student Leadership – ASB • Robotics • CIF Athletic Events • National Honor Society • Yearbook • Interact • Dances • Movie Nights • Game Nights • …and more!

  13. TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL

  14. What is AVID? • AVID is school-wide academic support program that prepares students for college eligibility and success • Specifically targets and serves students who are minority, rural, low-income who do not have a college-going tradition in their families • AVID is for all students • AVID is now prevalent in many schools and districts throughout the nation

  15. What AVID is NOT • AVID is NOT a remedial program • AVID is NOT a free ride • AVID is NOT a niche program • AVID is NOT a college outreach program • It DOES provide essential strategic skills to specifically prepare students for college

  16. AVID Target Student Group • Ability: • The targeted AVID students typically receive C and B grades but are capable of much higher success • AVID students succeed in college preparatory courses with support • Desire and Determination: • AVID students want to attend college  • AVID students are willing to work hard to get there • Serving Typically Disenfranchised groups: • In many cases, AVID students come from a low-income household, and typically do not have access to essential resources, information, and opportunities to advance themselves academically or socially • In many cases AVID students will be the first in their family to attend college  • Without AVID many targeted students are historically unlikely to attend college

  17. The AVID Elective Class • WICR—Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, and Reading • Organizational and study skills • Critical thinking and probative questioning skills • Academic support • Enrichment and motivational activities

  18. AVID Results • AVID students are more likely to complete their college eligibility requirements • More than 80% of AVID students are accepted to four-year universities and colleges • Once accepted to college, AVID students possess the strategic skills they need to be successful

  19. Tech High Student Traits • Primary Interests • Math, Science, and Technology • Expect to go to a 4-year college or university • High expectations for academic achievement • Work well with others • Smaller Learning Community Track • Develop healthy relationships with other students and staff • Participatory/Inclusive • “Take care of ourselves, each other, and Tech High”…

  20. Tech High Student Achievement • Academic Performance Index (API) 2005 823 2006 849 2007 876 2008 863 2009 877 2010 884 2011 916 2012 916 • Ranked top 10 high schools in the state • Top 3 similar schools

  21. Awards and Distinctions • California Distinguished High School 2005, 2009 • U.S. News & World Report America’s Best High Schools Program: 2009, 2010, 2011 • Magna Award • Tech High is the only “10-10” (statewide academic performance index ranking) in Sonoma County

  22. Tech High College Acceptances Include… • University of California • Berkeley • Santa Cruz • San Diego • Santa Barbara • Los Angeles • Davis • Merced • California State University • Sonoma • San Francisco • Sacramento • Humboldt • San Diego • Chico • Monterey Bay Harvard University Stanford University Yale University Brown University Brandeis University University of Notre Dame University of Southern California Reed University Eugene Lang University Rochester Institute of Technology University of Arizona University of San Francisco Dominican University Northern Arizona University Berklee College of Music Academy of Art California Culinary Academy

  23. Questions and Answers

  24. Technology High SchoolRobotics Team 675

  25. What is FIRST? • FIRST- For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology • International competition for high school students • Challenge Game • Changes each year • Real challenges, • Budgets, • Deadlines • Teamwork/Collaboration/Cooperation • Professionalism • Makes science, math, engineering, and invention fun and accessible • Real-world scenarios • Powerful, meaningful, and relevant

  26. Tech High’s FIRST Experience • Ten years of participation • Problem solving • Team building • Cooperation • Project management • Teaching others • The joy of success

  27. 675’s Goals • Ship a fully operational, tested robot • Secure and maintain sponsors • Improve success at competitions • Increase community and media awareness • Attend off season event (Cal Games) • Qualify for Nationals in Saint Louis, Missouri • Train the next generation of group leaders

  28. Gains and Benefits of Robotics • Real world applications • College • Problem solving skills • Time management • Leadership • Technical skills

  29. 2006-2007 Robot“Gloria Machina”

  30. 2007-2008 Robot“Glory Angel”

  31. 2008-2009 Robot“Weavinator”

  32. 2009-2010 Robot“The Green Machine”

  33. 675’s Awards • Engineering Inspiration Award (2007) • Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Entrepreneurship Award (2008) • Underwriter’s Laboratory Industrial Safety Award (2009) • Rockwell Innovation in • Control Award (2010) • Xerox Creativity Award • (2010)

  34. Tech High Athletics…

  35. Athletic Programs at Tech High… • Boys and Girls Cross Country • Girls Volleyball • Boys and Girls Basketball • Boys and Girls Soccer • Boys and Girls Tennis • Boys and Girls Track and Field • Boys and Girls Swimming • Boys Wrestling • Girls Softball • Boys Golf

  36. First year success in athletics… • Girls Soccer: • FOURTH PLACE finish in NCLII; qualified for CIF Playoffs • Cross Country: • THIRD PLACE finish in NCLII; qualified for CIF Meet

  37. Next Steps • Student Shadows every Tuesday—call for appointment. • Applications now available • Completed application due by February 4, 2013. • http://crpusd.schoolwires.net/technologyhs • (707) 792-4825 for more information and/or shadowing appointments

  38. Application Portfolio… • Spaces are limited • Complete Application by February 4, 2013 • Student Responses • Evidence of a Project • Counselor Report • Math Teacher Recommendation • Science Teacher Recommendation • Math Grades and CST Scores • Science Grades and CST Score • English Grades and CST Scores • 9th grade mid-year transfer, accelerated start, and 10th thru incoming 12th grade transfers are also encouraged to apply!

  39. More Questions and Answers Please ask—don’t be shy 

  40. Tech High : only the beginning…

  41. We’ll see you in Fall 2013… • GO TITANS!

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