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High School RedesignMarch 2, 2007

East St. John High School

Increased School Performance Score every year: 2000-2001: 53.7 2001-2002: 54.7 2002-2003: 60.3 2003-2004: 64.4 2004-2005: 64.7

Titles Assigned by State: 2000-2002: Academically Below State Average 2002-3003: Minimal Academic Growth 2003-2004: Exemplary Academic Growth (One Star Rating) 2004-2005: Minimal Academic Growth (One Star Rating)

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East St. John High School

Increased in ITED (Iowa Test of Educational Development): 1996-1997: 29th percentile 2000-2001: 37th percentile 2001-2002: 44th percentile 2002-2003: 43th percentile (including special education students) 2003-2004: 45th percentile 2004-2005: 41st percentile

Increased success on GEE 21 (Graduate Exit Exam): 2002-2003: First Time Test Takers for GEE 21 increased 12% in Math and 3% in English 2003-2004: Increased 4% in Social Studies and maintained the12% in Math 2004-2005: Improved in all areas of GEE 21

Decreased number of Students who Scored “Unsatisfactory” on the GEE 21:

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Johns Hopkins University’s

Talent Development High School Model

Transition to Advanced Math Algebra I

Double-Dose in

Mathematics

Choices:Transition to Advanced

Mathematics and Algebra I

or

Algebra I (Honors) or Geometry (Honors)

Basic Composition

Strategic Reading

Double-Dose in

Language Arts

Choices:Strategic Reading and

English I

or

Basic Composition and English I (Honors)

Freshman Seminar

Freshman Seminar and World Geography

or World Geography (Honors)

Highlights of Freshman Seminar:

Learning and practicing study skills, time management skills, computer skills, social skills,

and human relations skills

Investigating possible career choices in preparation of

choosing a career pathway at the completion of the freshman year

Algebra I/TAM TutoringAdvantages:

Helps ensure success of Algebra I student Provides immediate intervention for students in danger of failing Provides “help” sessions until mastery is achieved Taught by certified math teachers Continues tutoring and re-testing until mastery is attained

Tutoring Schedule: Wednesday and Thursday 2:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Bus transportation is provided.

Twilight SchoolAdvantages:

Students can catch up on courses/credits for graduation Students advance to the next level course prepared for success Small class size

Curriculum: Mathematics English Social Studies Science

Twilight Schedule: Two cycles, approximately 45 days long Monday through Thursday, 2:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Students provide transportation

LINCS WFSGs(Whole Faculty Study Groups)

• Involves all teachers• Focuses on curriculum and instruction and student needs• Helps teachers coordinate and collaborate with colleagues and pass on teaching experiences• Shares and discusses student work

• Uses professional development as its central feature:

- James Bellanca’s Active Learning Strategies Handbook- Dr. Marcia Tate’s Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites

Key Guidelines for WFSGs Teachers work in teams with rotating leadership. Groups meet three times a month.

• 3--45 minute meetings• Peer Observations once each cycle

Groups establish and implement their own action plans based on data disaggregated at the beginning of the school year.

Instructional Council is held once a month for sharing among groups.

Fourth Week of every Cycle

One Representative of each WFSG

Principal attends every Instructional Council

Dear Instructional Council Attendee:

At your next WFSG meeting, your leader will ask you to share HIGHLIGHTS of what you heard at the Instructional Council meeting with the rest of your group.

I have attached a copy of the minutes. Please review them, highlight key points, and bring them to your WFSG meeting next week.

PLEASE DO NOT READ THESE PAGES TO YOUR GROUP. Pick out the most interesting and useful items and share those.

Thank you.

If you have any questions, please see Gerrie or Heidi at your convenience.

East St. John High School:High School Redesign: Successful

Implementation of Extra Help/Recovery Credit

Debra H. Schum, Principaldschum@stjohn.k12.la.us

Heidi Trosclair, Staff Developmenthtrosclair@stjohn.k12.la.us