hhs continue to soar

8/2/2019 Hhs Continue to Soar

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Continuing to SOAR!

Committed to ongoing renewal to meet the needs of

ALL students


2/17

Plan for today? Overview from Andy

Questions as a wholegroup

#1 and #2 finished by3:00pm

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


3/17

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 HIGHexpectations 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 performance-contemplating ALL interventions including school closure


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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!


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If were improving, why more

change? Our rate of change has not

quenched our need to supporteach student now!

Allocation of resources

Create more rigor THROUGHincreased relevance Tightly align our school

community with district vision(signature programs and openenrollment)

We still have much room toimprove! Our kids deserve it! The economic future of our

community relies on ourleadership and innovation.


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What changes are coming? 2011-12-Hug will shift from four houses to three small learning

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 rigorthrough relevance. Bilingual SLC is fully approved by WCSD for 11-12

Will continue to explore ideas for other two SLCsour bestthinking currently is shared within this presentation

Beginning in 2011-12 staff and students will be realigned intothree SLCs focused on thematic lenses through which we viewthe new national core academic standards.


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Bilingual School


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Academia Bilinge@

Hug High School

Bilingual School-Goal will be 50% native Spanish speakerstudents and 50% native English speaker students

All graduates fluent/bilingual in both English/Spanish.

AP English and AP Spanish integral capstone courses forthis 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


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Health and Human Services

Academy


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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 (1913-

15) 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

experience internships prior to graduation Located in B building because of physical plant


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Middle College Academy


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Accelerated Diploma

Option 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


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S.O.A.R. Academy at Hug High

School Students on the Academic Riseother name possibilities

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 AAdegree prior to graduation

Hug to pilot new accelerated diploma in WCSD with Reno HS Academic partnerships with UNR, TMCC, and other distance

learning college options

Located in C building


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Ticket out the door.3/16/11 Given what you know today.which thematic SLC feels

like the best fit for you given your strengths,passions, and energy. Label your 1st choice with a #1and your second choice with a #2

Given your discussions todaywhat are you mostEXCITED about?

Given your discussions todaywhat are you mostNERVOUS about?


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Timeline for moving forward Conversations today Leadership team reflection of

tickets Examination of staff with

alignment of new SLCs Conversations with current 9, 10,

11th graders during the week of3/21

Conversations with incoming 9thgraders the week of 3/28

Parent meetings with allstakeholders between 3/21 and4/1 (no fooling)

Final assessment of plan,themes, concerns


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Next Steps Before Spring Break

Staff SLC assignmentscomplete

Dream Dates set withTitle 1 dollars forevening/Saturdayplanning

Timelines establishedusing backwards planningfor first day of school

Student assignmentprocess finalized


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Long Range2011-2014 Hug High continues to be a thought-leader in WCSD

utilizing the best, most current school reform thinkingnationally to ensure that we meet our students where they

are, personalize, offer rigor through relevance, and ensurethat ALL kids graduate prepared for college.

Hug works to align all curriculum with the Common CoreStandards 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 ourschool and district meet essential performance targets.

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