welcome to the new lexington high school
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Welcome to the New LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Lexington High School
What is happening in
Tiger Town, USA?
Faculty MeetingMarch 24, 2010
Implementing Focus TeamsIn cooperation with a consulting agency
(High Schools that Work [HSTW]), we have instituted five focus teams to improve the areas in which we feel weakest:1. Literacy and Numeracy across the Curriculum2. Quality CTE and Programs of Study3. Transitions and Advisement4. Rigor and Raising Expectations5. Culture of Success
Literacy and Numeracy across the Curriculum
Dana Savage and Shirley Wallace
We All Teach READING!
We must have strategies to help students interact more effectively with informational text. We will provide you with suggestions.
Goals: 1. Engage classroom texts 2. Maximize what they learn and
retain.
We must expect students to use the strategies we teach!
Why Does Literacy Matter? Improving students’ ability to comprehend
informational text will positively impact:
What they retain in classRigor in our classesACT reading scoresACT science scoresPerformance in college and the work place
Things We Can Do Now:Have required reading in the classroom
Use long answer/essay questions on assessments
Have students take notes from classroom texts for themselves
Model for students how to interact with text to maximize what they take away from it
Incorporate Math into Your Classes!
Numeracy = the ability to recognize opportunities to apply math and problem solving skills to real world problems and situations
Students need to be able to set up problems as well as to solve them.
We will provide strategies for you to help students find ways to apply math and science concepts in their assignments and projects across subject areas.
Career & Technical Education Brandon Rainey
CTE Students Achieve Academic Success:Significantly higher student achievement in reading,
mathematics and science, as reported by the Southern Regional Education Board.
Career and Technical Education Reduces Dropout and Absentee Rates:In a Gates Foundation report, 81% of students who
dropped out said that “more real world learning” may have influenced them to stay in school.
The Value of Quality CTE Programs
CTE Students Experience Increases in Earnings and Improved Employment Outcomes:CTE graduates are 10-15% more likely to be in the
labor force, and earn 8-9% more than graduates of academic programs, according to a 2001 Russell Sage Foundation study.
CTE Students Achieve Postsecondary Success:The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
in 2000 found that vocational concentrators were more likely to obtain a degree or certificate within 2 years, despite employment while in school.
The Value of Quality CTE Programs
Mission: Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s opportunities.
Vision: To provide Tennessee students the opportunity to
participate in a rigorous and relevant career and technical education program that leads to academic achievement and successful employment in a global economy.
In Tennessee, CTE overall returns $2 for every $1 invested. At the secondary level, CTE program completers account for over $13 million in annual tax revenues.
Tennessee CTE Programs
Improving student success in both academic and technical achievement.
Encouraging students to complete a focused CTE Program of Study.
Viewing all students as candidates for post-secondary education including industry certification.
Keeping teachers current in technological and skill changes in their field and in current teaching methods.
Challenges for CTE at LHS
TransitionsDanny Beecham
Transitioning into LHS(8th to 9th Grades)High School Counselors meet with Elementary CounselorsIndividual Registration Sessions (Parents and Students)
with Elementary Counselors8th Grade Visits to School – Invitation to 8th Grade
Celebration – School Video8th Grade CelebrationFreshman Orientation – Separate Student and Parent
Nights Freshman Academy TeamingLEB Teachers - Mentoring Continually Throughout the
School YearShadowing by Request
Internal Transition within LHS(9th Grade to Upperclassmen) Individual Counseling Sessions each Year for
Registration
11th Graders Invited to College Fair
LEB Teachers – Mentoring Continually through the Year
Identification of at-risk students via risk indicator form. Student list compiled and shared during staff development
(needs to be re-implemented).
Transition Out of LHS(12th Grade to College/Career)College Day at LHSCollege and Military Recruiters Set Up at
Lunch to be Available to StudentsCollege and Military Recruiters Visit LEB
Groups Individual College Days (2 per year)Work Base Learning ClassesVoc-Rehab counselor for special needs
studentsRenaissance Job ShadowingPossible Group College Days
RIGOR/RAISING EXPECTATIONS
Holly Cooper
SDW 19
Key Practice:High Expectations
Motivate more students to meet high expectations by integrating high expectations into classroom practices and giving students frequent feedback.
HSTW
Our Team Will Evaluate:
RIGORDo we expect our students to perform at cognitive
complexity necessary for grade level, college, and career standards?
Do we align our instruction and assessment to meet those cognative complexity levels?
RAISING EXPECTATIONSDo we define grade level work?
Do we focus on quality of student work?
Do we utilize standards- based grading?
Do our teachers work together to create common expectations?
Our Team Will:Review our current status on High Expectations
Indicators
Determine one major action to increase the rigor of assignments and assessments to align with college and career readiness.
Determine one major action our school can take to ensure students have clear expectations for achievement.
Determine one action to raise expectations for students to complete quality work through effective grading practices.
Determine one major action to develop common expectations for students.
Culture of SuccessMatthew Vaughan
What is a Culture of Success?Team Improvement Focus:
More cooperation between facultyMore active involvement in the HSTW
agenda by all faculty membersMore positive public relations images
sent to the community of LexingtonMore academically-oriented
conversations with students
AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC“Building a Culture of Success”
Lt. Col. Mike GoolsbySenior Aerospace Science Instructor
MSgt. Eric KockeAerospace Science Instructor
LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
“A Culture of Success”
Mission “Develop citizens of
character dedicated to serving their nation and community”
Goals (instill the values of)- Citizenship- Service to the u. S.- Personal responsibility- Sense of accomplishment
Air force core values - Integrity first - service before self - Excellence in all we do
What are Junior ROTC’s Contributions?Uniform wearing instills pride and discipline
Afrotc awards and ribbons provide ample opportunity to achieve success - positive rewards
Drill and ceremony builds self-confidence in students
Leadership skills provide a path to a successful career that can extend well beyond high school
AFJROTC Drill Team A Winning Tradition!!!
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