Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy

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2020-2021 Instructional Continuity Plan

MISSION

Young Women’s College Preparatory Academy aims to provide a nurturing environment for young women that

encourages integrity, fosters social responsibility, and develops the self-confidence necessary to attend and graduate

college and become powerful women leaders in the global community.

VISION

YWCPA will produce female scholars who demonstrate academic excellence and college readiness in areas such as Arts

& Humanities, STEM and Multidisciplinary studies. The exposure that our girls receive will ensure that they will be

resilient, confident, independent thinkers who are able to excel in any environment, setting or situation.

The YWCPA community supports the social and emotional well-being and development of its students and families.

YWCPA scholars will be responsible global citizens and influential contributors to their community.

COLLEGE READINESS

Our ultimate goal is to have 100% of the students in its sponsored schools attend and graduate college. To this end, the schools offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum that has proven to raise expectations and increase educational performance among the students. Through grants and donations, Young Women’s Preparatory Network supports programs that enhance the educational experiences of our students. These year-round programs include critical areas as summer learning, and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). To support the mission that every girl attend college, we have a full-time College Bound Advisor on each campus. And to ensure our teachers are exceptionally prepared and equipped, we provide training and enhancement opportunities.

RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP

Young Women’s Preparatory Network’s education plan emphasizes leadership development to awaken and strengthen the potential within each of our students. We teach our girls responsible decision-making and accountability, and stress community service and global awareness.

WELLNESS LIFE SKILLS

We believe wellness life skills are critical to the long-term health and happiness of our young women. We stress the importance of a healthy lifestyle through daily physical activity, nutritional education, and making smart choices.

Want to learn more about our network of sister schools? Visit our website https://youngwomensprep.org/

Young Women's College Preparatory Academy ~ Student Creed

I am a R.O.S.E. of the YWCPA, pushing the boundaries of math

science and technology.

I am responsible, I am organized, and I am part of a sisterhood that is

exceptional.

I demand excellence in all I do.

I am a servant leader who demonstrates a positive attitude.

Education is my ticket to success.

I am a future college graduate who does not succumb to mediocrity.

I have respect for myself, my school, my peers, and my community.

The decisions I make today affect the rest of my life.

I never fail because I never give up.

I am extraordinary not because I say it,

but because I work hard at it.

My character shines with grace and integrity.

I AM A R.O.S.E of the YWCPA.

ADMINISTRATION

April Williams Principal awilliam@houstonisd.org

Katrena Brantley Middle School Dean katrena.brantley@houstonisd.org

Tiffany DeWalt Osborne High School Dean tdewalt@houstonisd.org

Keshia Robinson Magnet Coordinator krobins8@houstonisd.org

Nichole Gonzalez College Bound Advisor nichole.gonzalez@houstonisd.org

Sonji Brown Counselor sbrown32@houstonisd.org

Sandra Luckett Registrar sluckett@houstonisd.org

Carla Carter Nurse ccarter7@houstonisd.org

Eskender Gigar Instructional Technology Specialist egigar@houstonisd.org

Andrea Randolph Wraparound Specialist andrea.randolph@houstonisd.org

MAIN OFFICE STAFF

Paula Baker Administrative Assistant pbaker@houstonisd.org

Maria Schultz Attendance Clerk mschult1@houstonisd.org

Daisy Jaramillo Receptionist daisy.jaramillo@houstonisd.org

Franchell Bryant Clerk to Deans franchell.bryant@houstonisd.org

GRADE LEVEL CHAIRS

DEPARTMENT CHAIRS

Oghosasere Osayamwen 6th grade

Nia Davenport 7th grade

Deidre Lafayette 8th grade

Sharon Brown High School

Leo Aguilar English

Roshanda Smith Math

Nelva Williamson Social Studies

Mitchell Hatter Science

Kathleen Rios Fine Arts

Astra Zeno Career and Technical Education

Sydney Smith Palmer Languages other Than English

Aaron Horst Physical Education and Dance

INSTRUCTIONAL CONTINUITY LEADERSHIP TEAM

Name Email Subject Leonard Aguilar Laguila7@houstonisd.org ELA

Olukunmi Akingbola oakingbo@houstonisd.org CTE Karen Bartlett Karen.bartlett@houstonisd.org ELA

Sharon Brown Sbrown16@houstonisd.org ELA

Philip Caggiano Pcaggia1@houstonisd.org Science

Vinoy Cyriac vcyriac@houstonisd.org Math

Enishia Davenport Enishia.jackson@houstonisd.org Science

Melissa Greene Mgreene3@houstonisd.org CTE

Jasmine Hamilton Jasmine.hamilton@houstonisd.org Math

Aliyah Harris Aliyah.harris@houstonisd.org Dance/Cheer

Mitchell Hatter Mhatter@houstonisd.org Science

Bria Haynes Bria.haynes@houstonisd.org ELA

Aaron Horst Ahorst@houstonisd.org P.E.

MD Sahadat Hossen Mdsahadat.hossen@houstonisd.org Science

Deidra Lafayette Dcollins4@houstonisd.org ELA

Catherine Miers cmiers@houstonisd.org Social Studies Charles Miles Charles.Miles@houstonisd.org Social Studies

Doreenthea Mitchell Dmitche2@houstonisd.org Social Studies

Oghosasere Osayamwen Oghosasere.osayamwen@houstonisd.org Science

Kathleen Rios Krios1@houstonisd.org Art

Rashonda Smith Rashonda.smith@houstonisd.org Math

Sydney Smith Palmer Sydney.smithpalmer@houstonisd.org Spanish

Karman Sommer Karman.sommer@houstonisd.org Math

April Thomas April.Thomas@houstonisd.org Math

RaeShawn Walker Rwalke14@houstonisd.org Art

Students are expected to engage in asynchronous and synchronous learning.

Asynchronous Instruction

Pre-recorded lessons from teachers

Provides options to adapt learning activities and accommodate student needs

Student’s learning experience is exceedingly self-guided with intermittent teacher interaction in which

students engage in learning instructional material on their own time

Students complete self-paced and personalized activities via the HUB and other district-provided digital

resources (Imagine Learning, digital textbooks, Achieve 3000, etc.).

-VS-

Synchronous Instruction

Live, face-to-face interaction with teachers

Teacher delivers regularly short increments of synchronous instruction using real-time, live instruction

via Microsoft Teams

These short time increments of synchronous instruction will happen regularly as a part of the

asynchronous plan

Students attend Microsoft Teams class meetings for short synchronous instruction.

STUDENTS ACCESS INSTRUCTION VIA THE HUB AND COMMUNICATE WITH

TEACHERS USING MICROSOFT TEAMS.

Nelva Williamson Nwillia1@houstonisd.org Social Studies

Astra Zeno azeno@houstonisd.org CTE

Students enrolled in AP level courses will have additional work and

assignments required to ensure successful course completion.

Student Expectations during Virtual Learning

Report to virtual class presentable, in appropriate dress, and ready to learn.

Report to virtual class on time with the required essentials needed to be successful.

Give 100% effort in virtual class by actively listening and participating.

Respect myself, my teacher, and my peers at all times in class.

Complete and submit all in- class, homework, and HUB checks/ assignments on time.

Reach out to my teacher in a timely manner when I have questions or concerns.

My commitment to uphold my student expectations will yield successful results that will honor my parents, and/ or guardians, myself and most importantly my YWCPA community.

Parent Expectations during Virtual Learning

Provide and enforce an appropriate learning space for daughter when possible.

Communicate any instructional needs to the campus such as a lack of device or internet connection.

Consistently monitor campus and district communication for continuous updates via callouts, Living Tree, and websites.

Maintain communication with teachers.

Utilize Power School to assist in monitoring your daughter’s progress.

Connect with your daughter every day at a time that works well for your household.

Monitor her time on task and encourage physical activity and/or exercise.

Need help with technology or logging on? Email Mr. Gigar

egigar@houstonisd.org or call the HISD Help Desk at 713-892-SERV (7378)

Parents of girls in College Level programs (Advanced Placement & Dual Credit) should ensure their daughter follows specific program coursework, policies, procedures, and requirements

Student Behavior Expectations during Virtual Learning

During distance learning students should maintain the same type of behavior that is expected in the classroom. Students should use appropriate language when interacting with the teacher or peers in Microsoft Teams. Students should be dressed in a manner appropriate for school and should keep their attendance focused on the lesson and learning.

STUDENTS WHO ARE ENGAGED IN DAILY LEARNING AS DEFINED BELOW WILL

BE CONSIDERED PRESENT AND WILL NOT BE MARKED ABSENT:

PARTICIPATION IN THE HUB AND COMPLETION OF DAILY INDEPENDENT

ASSIGNMENTS

INTERACTION WITH TEACHER VIA MICROSOFT TEAM AND SMALL GROUP

INSTRUCTION

WHEN UNABLE TO SUBMIT DAILY ASSIGNMENTS VIA THE HUB, STUDENT

MAY SUBMIT VIA EMAIL, PHOTO, OR PHONE CONFERENCE

STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT MET AT LEAST ONE OF THE THREE

REQUIREMENTS ABOVE BY 3:30 PM WILL BE MARKED ABSENT FOR THE DAY.

PARENTS WILL RECEIVED NOTICES VIA SCHOOL MESSENGER AT 6:00 PM

DAILY.

ABSENCES CAN BE RESOLVED IF THE STUDENT ENGAGES IN DAILY LEARNING

BY 11:59 PM THAT SAME DAY.

Students are expected to know their teacher’s grading and late

policies. If there are specific questions, the course syllabus may be

referenced and/or teacher contacted for support.

VIRTUAL LEARNING WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Time Monday Wednesday Friday

8:30 am -9:00 am 1st Period Synchronous 1st Period Synchronous 1st Period Synchronous

9:00 am- 9:15 am 1st Period Asynchronous 1st Period Asynchronous 1st Period Asynchronous

9:15 am-9:25 am BREAK AND PASSING BREAK AND PASSING BREAK AND PASSING

9:25 am- 9:55 am 2nd Period Synchronous 2nd Period Synchronous 2nd Period Synchronous

9:55 am- 10:10 am 2nd Period Asynchronous 2nd Period Asynchronous 2nd Period Asynchronous

10:10 am- 10:20 am BREAK AND PASSING BREAK AND PASSING BREAK AND PASSING

10:20 am- 10:50 am 3rd Period Synchronous 3rd Period Synchronous 3rd Period Synchronous

10:50 am- 11:05 am *11:00 ADA* 3rd Period Asynchronous 3rd Period Asynchronous 3rd Period Asynchronous

11:05 am- 11:15 am BREAK AND PASSING BREAK AND PASSING BREAK AND PASSING

11:15 am- 11:45 am 4th Period Synchronous 4th Period Synchronous 4th Period Synchronous

11:45 am- 12:00 pm 4th Period Asynchronous 4th Period Asynchronous 4th Period Asynchronous

12:00 pm -12:30 pm LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH

12:30 pm- 12:35 pm BREAK AND PASSING BREAK AND PASSING BREAK AND PASSING

12:35 pm- 1:05 pm 5th Period Synchronous 5th Period Synchronous 5th Period Synchronous

1:05 pm- 1:20 pm 5th Period Asynchronous 5th Period Asynchronous 5th Period Asynchronous

1:20 pm- 1:30 pm BREAK AND PASSING BREAK AND PASSING BREAK AND PASSING

1:30 pm- 2:00 pm 6th Period Synchronous 6th Period Synchronous 6th Period Synchronous

2:00 pm- 2:15 pm 6th Period Asynchronous 6th Period Asynchronous 6th Period Asynchronous

2:15 pm- 2:25 pm BREAK AND PASSING BREAK AND PASSING BREAK AND PASSING

2:25 pm- 2:55 pm 7th Period Synchronous 7th Period Synchronous 7th Period Synchronous

2:55 pm- 3:10 pm 7th Period Asynchronous 7th Period Asynchronous 7th Period Asynchronous

3:10 pm- 3:15 pm BREAK AND PASSING BREAK AND PASSING BREAK AND PASSING

3:15 pm- 4:10 pm Teacher Office Hours Teacher Office Hours Teacher Office Hours

*During ROSE time students will engage with grade-level assemblies, Social Emotional Learning opportunities, College Bound lessons, mentorships,

teambuilding, clubs, etc. If their grade or advocacy does not have a scheduled session during this time, students are expected to work on school

assignments or digital resources in the HUB.

College and Career Support

During the fall semester, our seniors need to fill out college applications, scholarship applications, and financial aid applications. Currently the FAFSA application opens October 1st and the Texas Priority Deadline is January 15, 2021. We are fortunate to have a College Bound Advisor to help our students navigate their path to college. During distance learning, our CBA will continue to offer virtual financial aid workshops, virtual college tours, and more. Please reach out to them with questions or concerns.

Social Emotional Support

YWCPA is thankful for a campus counselor and nurse to support students socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. This year we have added a Wraparound Specialist who will be able to assist families with needs that act as a barrier to learning. Should you need support, their contact information is below.

Reach out to Nichole Gonzalez with any questions.

Nichole.gonzalez@houstonisd.org

Counselor Sonji Brown sbrown32@houstonisd.org

Nurse Carla Carter ccarter7@houstonisd.org

Wraparound Specialist Andrea Randolph andrea.randolph@houstonisd.org

Clear lines of communication are vital at any time, but especially as we continue virtual learning. YWCPA will use Living Tree as its primary source of general communication. If you need support with Living Tree, please reach out to Mrs. Paula Baker Thomas pbaker@houstonisd.org Principal Communication: Dr. Williams will additionally send extremely important or timely campus updates via school messenger that will come to the email address and phone number in our student information system. Please make sure your contact information is up to date. If you need to update your contacts, please reach out to our campus registrar, Mrs. Luckett sluckett@houstonisd.org Teacher Communication: Many of our teachers also have ways to update families for their classes. The best way to contact teachers initially is through email.

YWCPA PTO: Our PTO does an amazing job of disseminating information. If you have questions for the PTO, you may email them at ywcpapto1906@gmail.com and also follow them on Twitter @YWCPAPTO Parent Connect: The district has launched the HISD Connect Parent Portal. You can sign up using your unique code, or access ID, for each of your students. You will be able to use that code to set up an account to access your student’s profile through the HISD Connect Parent Portal. After setting up an account on a web browser, you will be able to use the login credentials you created to access your student’s profile on the HISD Connect app, which can be downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play. Once signed up, you will be able to use the HISD Connect Parent Portal as a tool to track information related to your student’s schedules, grades, attendance, academic history, and more. For more information, visit HoustonISD.org/ParentPortal. You are encouraged to follow our social media pages for celebrations and updates.

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