all about chicago talent development charter high school presentation to aim high mentors
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All About Chicago Talent Development Charter High
School
All About Chicago Talent Development Charter High
SchoolPresentation to AIM High MentorsPresentation to AIM High Mentors
Goals of PresentationGoals of Presentation
Provide information about our students
Learn about school curriculum, strategy and supports
Dialogue about best use of mentors
Provide information about our students
Learn about school curriculum, strategy and supports
Dialogue about best use of mentors
School Transformation ModelSchool Transformation Model
Chicago Talent is part of Diplomas Now, an innovative school turnaround model that unites three experienced non-profit organizations – City Year, Communities In Schools, Center for Talent Development – to work with the nation’s most challenged middle and high schools to deliver the right interventions to the right students at the right time.
Chicago Talent is part of Diplomas Now, an innovative school turnaround model that unites three experienced non-profit organizations – City Year, Communities In Schools, Center for Talent Development – to work with the nation’s most challenged middle and high schools to deliver the right interventions to the right students at the right time.
What is Diplomas Now?What is Diplomas Now?
Diplomas Now video Diplomas Now video
Typical StudentTypical Student Average Explore Score (2009 freshmen):
12.6 School Attendance Rates: 87% daily
attendance (as reported at end of 1st Quarter)
On average, our students come to us 2 years behind in math and reading
Average Explore Score (2009 freshmen): 12.6
School Attendance Rates: 87% daily attendance (as reported at end of 1st Quarter)
On average, our students come to us 2 years behind in math and reading
Typical Chicago Talent Student (cont’d)
Typical Chicago Talent Student (cont’d)
% Free/Reduced Lunch: 98% Average household income:
$22,426 Common neighborhoods where
students reside: West Garfield Park, Austin, East Garfield Park, North Lawndale
% Free/Reduced Lunch: 98% Average household income:
$22,426 Common neighborhoods where
students reside: West Garfield Park, Austin, East Garfield Park, North Lawndale
School RequirementsSchool Requirements
Requirements to matriculate to next grade: must pass 7 of 8 courses
Chicago Talent has more stringent credit requirements than Chicago Public Schools
Requirements to matriculate to next grade: must pass 7 of 8 courses
Chicago Talent has more stringent credit requirements than Chicago Public Schools
School CurriculumSchool Curriculum
4 90-minute classes per day Double dose of math and reading
during first three years Focus on media and technology
4 90-minute classes per day Double dose of math and reading
during first three years Focus on media and technology
Academic SupportAcademic Support
City Year Corps Members offer after-school tutoring 4 days a week
Teachers are available for individual help during weekly office hours
City Year Corps Members offer after-school tutoring 4 days a week
Teachers are available for individual help during weekly office hours
College ReadinessCollege Readiness
Career Jump summer programming What’s Next Illinois College Unit of Freshmen Seminar
Career Jump summer programming What’s Next Illinois College Unit of Freshmen Seminar
Social Emotional SupportSocial Emotional Support School-wide strategies
Keep the Peace Morning Meetings
Case Management and group services are provided by Communities In Schools (CIS)
CIS manages partnerships with community organizations to provide additional services (i.e. pregnant & parenting teens)
School-wide strategies Keep the Peace Morning Meetings
Case Management and group services are provided by Communities In Schools (CIS)
CIS manages partnerships with community organizations to provide additional services (i.e. pregnant & parenting teens)
Keep the Peace strategyKeep the Peace strategy
http://www.youtube.com/v/jpGplIoaA5M
Challenges Facing StudentsChallenges Facing Students
Violence in Schools/Communities/Homes
Lacking a true understanding of what it takes to academically, socially, and financially get into and out of college
Lack of intrinsic motivation to do well in school (this is the $20 million question!)
Violence in Schools/Communities/Homes
Lacking a true understanding of what it takes to academically, socially, and financially get into and out of college
Lack of intrinsic motivation to do well in school (this is the $20 million question!)
Our Vision of Mentors’ RolesOur Vision of Mentors’ Roles
How can the mentors help the students be successful? Social networks Access to cultural institutions College “lens”
Instilling a middle class orientation to school and college
How can the mentors help the students be successful? Social networks Access to cultural institutions College “lens”
Instilling a middle class orientation to school and college
Where mentors might be needed most
Where mentors might be needed most
ACADEMIC Helping your student be on top of their
homework, providing homework help Encouraging 3.0+ GPAs Showing students benefit of working hard,
staying focused and keeping grades up Get your mentees to read for fun
ACADEMIC Helping your student be on top of their
homework, providing homework help Encouraging 3.0+ GPAs Showing students benefit of working hard,
staying focused and keeping grades up Get your mentees to read for fun
Where mentors might be needed most (cont’d)
Where mentors might be needed most (cont’d)
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL Listening to your students and asking
them questions Sharing things about your lives Working with them on social and
professional skills Taking them to cultural events of their
liking (and expose them to new things)
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL Listening to your students and asking
them questions Sharing things about your lives Working with them on social and
professional skills Taking them to cultural events of their
liking (and expose them to new things)
Where mentors might be needed most (cont’d)
Where mentors might be needed most (cont’d)
COLLEGE SUPPORT Talk to them about college, inquire about their
interests and provide opportunities to explore these interests (i.e. events around the city)
Start identifying colleges early (arrange local tours for them)
Help your student stay on top of applications and financial aid processes and deadlines
Offer to write your student a recommendation
COLLEGE SUPPORT Talk to them about college, inquire about their
interests and provide opportunities to explore these interests (i.e. events around the city)
Start identifying colleges early (arrange local tours for them)
Help your student stay on top of applications and financial aid processes and deadlines
Offer to write your student a recommendation
Contact InfoContact Info AIM High Program Associate
Rayne Bozeman [email protected] Companies That Care Program Associate
Lauren Clennon [email protected] College Counselor
Frank Pesce [email protected] Communities In Schools
Paul Fagen, LCSW [email protected]
AIM High Program Associate Rayne Bozeman [email protected]
Companies That Care Program Associate Lauren Clennon [email protected]
College Counselor Frank Pesce [email protected]
Communities In Schools Paul Fagen, LCSW [email protected]
Next StepsNext Steps