Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
group #1 and #2 finished by 3:00pm 3:05-3:20-Group 1 3:25-3:40-Group 2 3:45-4:05-Group 3 4:10-4:15-SLC facilitators share out Ticket out the door
Historical Context
2005-Hug labeled a failing school. Had never made AYP. Least safe high school in Washoe County School District Curriculum path that did not align with HIGH
expectations for all students Consistent decisions made that had marginalized kids, despite good intentions. Unstable school community. Lack of vision, direction. Lowest academic performer in the State of Nevada Superintendent/Board concerned with performancecontemplating ALL interventions including school closure
Growth: 2005-2011
Yearly and incremental gains in EVERY measureable category Implementation of four, small, heterogeneously linked houses, each
serving students in grades 9-12 First high school in Nevada history to work its way off of the Failing Schools List. Made AYP 4 of the last 6 years Changed reputation in WCSD, Nevada and Nationally 2011 will be the largest graduating class in Hugs modern history. (Since the opening of McQueen HS in 1982) ALL kids are supported with rigorous curriculum that makes HSPE success and college access a reality Phenomenal school community-teachers and classified staff engaged in meeting the needs of ALL kids Hug becomes Title 1 school in 2009-10 school year bringing in excess of $500K in resources to the school yearly to support kids!
quenched our need to support each student now! Allocation of resources Create more rigor THROUGH increased relevance Tightly align our school community with district vision (signature programs and open enrollment) We still have much room to improve! Our kids deserve it! The economic future of our community relies on our leadership and innovation.
communities. Hug will reduce administrative support by 1 Assistant Principal, 1 Dean of Students to preserve teacher allocations By 2012-13 Hugs 3 Small Learning Communities will be Thematic/Signature Programs focused on increasing rigor through relevance.
Bilingual SLC is fully approved by WCSD for 11-12
Will continue to explore ideas for other two SLCsour best
three SLCs focused on thematic lenses through which we view the new national core academic standards.
Bilingual School
Academia Bilinge
@ Hug High School
Bilingual School-Goal will be 50% native Spanish speaker
students and 50% native English speaker students All graduates fluent/bilingual in both English/Spanish. AP English and AP Spanish integral capstone courses for this school. Kids receive core instruction in both Spanish and English. Goal would be to get to 100% bilingual staff.
Possible names: S.E.I.S Academy at Hug High School
(Spanish English International School) or Academia Bilinge @ Hug High School Located in current A building
George Washington Buckner Academy or Antonia Novello Academy at Hug High School
Who is George Washington Buckner? (1855-1943) African American Doctor Born into slavery Became the first US black to serve as an ambassador to a foreign country (191315) Who is Dr. Antonia Novello, born 8/23/1944 First Female Surgeon General in the United States (1990-1993) First Hispanic Surgeon General in the United States Health and human services themed small learning community. National common core standards viewed through the lens of health and human services Partnerships with TMCC school of nursing, UNR school of medicine, Northern Nevada Medical Center, local police, fire fighters, paramedics, etc. Opportunities for all students in GWB Academy to participate in AP work
By 2018, the state will be short 200,000 workers who are educated enough to meet the needs of area businesses 4/1009th graders graduate with a bachelors degree in 4 years Track 1-Student graduates with AA as a senior Track 2-Student graduates with one year left toward an AA Track 3-Student graduates with 2 years left toward Bachelors degree Track 4Student graduates with 3 years left toward Bachelors degree *TMCC has many Associates degree options for students *May reside in all three housesumbrella counselor to oversee *Some Hug teachers will need to apply at TMCC and be approved for TMCC credit Title I could pay for fee *Classes taught on Hug campus by Hug (TMCC approved) teachers, credit fee to TMCC is minimalTitle I could pay fee for students ($10 per credit) *Provides Bridge support in summer school programs *TMCC/UNR provide a part-time counselor for support/liaison *Heavily endorsed by local businesses, the district and the colleges *Official start 2012-2013 at Hug High School! *Parent support essential
include:
University Tech High School at Hug Genesis Academy at Hug High School Mane Contraho at Hug High School
Middle College themed small learning community at Hug. Goal would be for all students to earn both a diploma and AA
like the best fit for you given your strengths, passions, and energy. Label your 1st choice with a #1 and your second choice with a #2 Given your discussions todaywhat are you most EXCITED about? Given your discussions todaywhat are you most NERVOUS about?
tickets Examination of staff with alignment of new SLCs Conversations with current 9, 10, 11th graders during the week of 3/21 Conversations with incoming 9th graders the week of 3/28 Parent meetings with all stakeholders between 3/21 and 4/1 (no fooling) Final assessment of plan, themes, concerns
Next Steps
Before Spring Break Staff SLC assignments complete Dream Dates set with Title 1 dollars for evening/Saturday planning Timelines established using backwards planning for first day of school Student assignment process finalized
Long Range2011-2014
Hug High continues to be a thought-leader in WCSD
utilizing the best, most current school reform thinking nationally to ensure that we meet our students where they are, personalize, offer rigor through relevance, and ensure that ALL kids graduate prepared for college. Hug works to align all curriculum with the Common Core Standards through the lens of their thematic small learning community. Hug supports and plays an integral role in the high school renewal and reform efforts in WCSD to ensure that our school and district meet essential performance targets.