GRADE CONFIGURATIONS PROPOSAL

Dr. Wanda H. Legrand, Deputy Superintendent for AcademicsAugust 23, 2016

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overview

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guiding statements and imperatives

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Outputs Meetings Surveys

Broadcast spots Media Roundtable Town hallsFamily preference -Harshman waitlist

Connect Ed calls, emails & text

remindersPrint ads Coffee chats

Family preference -Crispus Attucks

waitlist

Frequently askedquestions (FAQ)

The AchieverStudent focus

groupsFamily preference -Grades 4, 5, 7 & 8

Flyer distributionSocial media

(district & schools)School communities

Academypreferences

Home mailingsWeb posts (district

& schools)Public Board

meetings

outreach and engagement

Note: Strategies listed have been implemented to date. Community engagement activities will remain an ongoing priority.

proposed middle grades options

middle grades revisioning, 2017-20186

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• Arlington, Broad Ripple, Crispus Attucks, George Washington, John Marshall and Northwest (2033 middle grades students combined)

• Francis W. Parker Montessori School - 151 seats• Daniel Webster School 46 - 5 seats

• Harshman Middle School (choice STEM programming) has no available seats; 560 candidates on waitlist

• K-8 Schools• 7-8 Schools

middle grades dynamics

middle grades dynamics

Interdisciplinary Teaming

Transition Programs

Advisory Programs

Exploratory Programs

Strategic Scheduling

Varied Instruction

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a true middle grades experiencetransition efforts would include: comprehensive timeline strategic staffing plan project team(s)

professional development two-way stakeholder

communication & customer service

launch activities for students, families & staff

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• Safe environment, separate from high school• Address uniqueness of middle schoolers; developmentally appropriate curricular

options and teaching approaches• Engaging activities and clubs• Early exposure to career tracks and high school options

• Open new K–8 schools• Expand existing K–6 schools (with available space) to become K–8 • Open new 7–8 schools

considerations

middle grades decisions

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New 7–8 School(1)

K–8 Conversion(5)

New K–8 School(1)

Community High School Conversion to 7–8 School

(1)

middle grades proposal

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New Reggio School*

Community High Schools,

grades 8–12

(3)

New Medical/STEM Middle School*

relocate Crispus Attucks MS

replicate Harshman STEM program* alleviate waitlist (560)

proposed location: Longfellow Bldg.

New Reggio School* replicate William Bell School 60

Reggio program*

alleviate waitlist (182)

location TBA

middle grades proposal

George W. Julian

School 57

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NewReggio School*

Community High Schools,

grades 8-12

(3)

John Marshall Middle School middle grades programming receive Arlington middle grades students in-house community agencies to support

students, families & community

George W. Julian School 57,Stephen Foster School 67,James Whitcomb Riley School 43,Washington Irving School 14 &Wendell Phillips School 63

convert from K-6 to K-8 maintain combined rising 7th grade

enrollment (226)

Broad Ripple,George Washington &Northwest

phase-out community high schools (grades 8-12)

James Whitcomb

Riley School 43

George W. Julian

School 57

strategic long-range planning proposal

high school revisioning13

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strategic long-range planning

below the surface

• Middle grades revisioning• High school revisioning

• Attractive and rewarding options• Scholarships and apprenticeships• On-time graduation/3E’s

• Efficient utilization of operational resources

Animal Science

Architectural Drafting and Design

Automotive Collision Repair

Automotive Service Technology

Certified Nursing Assistant

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high school decisions

current choice offerings

Computer Network Technology

Computer Science

Construction Technology/HVAC

Cosmetology

Culinary Arts

Dental Careers

Fire and Rescue

Graphic Imaging Technology

TV Broadcasting

Welding Technology

Arts Humanities International Baccalaureate

Medical Magnet STEM Career Pathways:

Note: There are no recommendations being made regarding the discontinuation of existing choice programs.

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high school decisions

potential academies of interest

Business Technology

Health & Human Services

Information Technology

Kinesiology Logistics &

Manufacturing

Military Security & Law

Enforcement Sustainable

Energy Teacher Urban

Agriculture

Athletics Biodiversity Entrepreneurship Finance/Accounting Hospitality Human Resources Leadership & Civic Engagement NASA

Proposed Academies Additional Academies Proposed by Stakeholders:

Notes: 1) Choice academies would accompany existing choice programs.2) Students who do not express interest in choice options would attend their boundary school.3) Students explore choice programming through elective courses while completing required state

curricula for graduation and college admission.

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• Good quality, safe schools, separate from middle grades• College prep, college credit and additional vocational opportunities• Preparation for life after high school• Several extracurricular activities and athletics• Awareness of building under-utilization• School pride; passion and commitment

• All IPS graduates will be prepared to successfully: • Enroll in a 2-year or 4-year college or university• Enlist in the armed forces• Become gainfully employed

• See Appendix

considerations

high school decisions

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2018–2019 redesignall choice academies: connections

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Collaboration with Local UniversitiesCareer Outlook

Industry Certifications/ Dual Credit

Collaboration withLocal Businesses

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academy examples: post-secondary explorationPotentialAcademy

Career Outlook (Sample)

Local Universities

Local Employers

Industry Certifications

Information Technology

Computer Software EngineerMedian Pay - $70,860

• Indiana Wesleyan• ITT• Indiana Institute of

Technology• Indiana University

• Nestle• Pepsico• Belcan

Corporation• FedEx

• MicrosoftTechnology Associate (MTA)

• Dual Credit

Education

TeacherMedian Pay - $57,200

• IUPUI• Vincennes University• University of

Indianapolis • Indiana University• Ball State University

Indianapolis Public Schools

Dual CreditPrincipalMedian Pay - $90,410

Military

InfantryMedian Pay - $48,990

NA US Armed Forces NAHuman Intel CollectorMedian Pay - $83,470

high school proposal

Current distribution of high school enrollment among eight (8) schools(15,000 total high school seats – 5,343 students = 9,600+ available seats)

Arlington*752/2,175 = 35%

286 + (466 John Marshall enrollment)

Arsenal Tech1,999/3,000 = 67%

Broad Ripple 531/2,400 = 22%

Crispus Attucks584/1,375 = 42%

George Washington392/1,900 = 21%

John Marshall*(466/1,475 = 32%)

current enrollment included with Arlington

Northwest743/2,125 = 35%

Shortridge342/1,475 = 23%

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high school proposal

*NOT RECOMMENDED (shown for illustration purposes only):Distribution of current high school enrollment among three (3) schools

(6550 seats – 5,343 students = 1,200+ available seats)

Arlington2,175/2,175 = 100%

Arsenal Tech3,000/3,000 = 100%

Crispus Attucks168/1,375 = 12%

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high school proposal

*Note: This depiction serves to further describe building utilization only. It does not take into account the following critical factors for school locations: Geography, Academic Programming/Proposed Academies, Facilities & Amenities, Community Resources, etc.

proposal summary

K–8 School Expansion

George W. Julian School 57

Stephen Foster School 367

Wendell Phillips School 63

Washington Irving School 14

James Whitcomb Riley School 43

New Reggio School* (location TBA)

7–8 School Expansion

New Medical/STEM Middle School* (Longfellow Bldg.)

John Marshall Middle School

Community High School Phase-out

Arlington (9–12)

Broad Ripple (8–12)

Crispus Attucks (9–12)

George Washington (8–12)

Northwest (8–12)

All Choice High School Model

Career Outlook

Local Universities and Businesses

Industry Certifications and Dual Credit

No Community High Schools (all 9–12)

Arlington, Arsenal Tech, Broad Ripple, Crispus Attucks, George Washington, Northwest, Shortridge

SY 2017–2018 SY 2018–201922

SY 2019–2020PENDING: Number of high schools reduced

Further data review

Additional community input

Location(s) TBD by Fall 2017

Community high schools phase-out

*Replication of high-interest program

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K–8 School Expansion George W. Julian School 57

Stephen Foster School 367

Wendell Phillips School 63

Washington Irving School 14

James Whitcomb Riley School 43

New Reggio School* (location TBA)

7–8 School Expansion New Medical/STEM Middle School*

(Longfellow Bldg.)

John Marshall Middle School

SY 2017–2018

Community High Schools Phase-out

Arlington (9–12)

Broad Ripple (8–12)

Crispus Attucks (9–12)

George Washington (8–12)

Northwest (8–12)

Note: Beginning with the 2018-19 school year, all 7 IPS High Schools will be 9-12:

• Arlington, Arsenal Tech, Broad Ripple, CrispusAttucks, George Washington, Northwest & Shortridge)

Middle Grades High Schools

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All Choice High School Model implemented by 2018-2019

Conduct further research & collect community/educator input

Career outlook

Local universities & businesses

Industry certifications & dual credit opportunities

Diverse course elective & extra-curricular options

Number of high schools reduced by 2019-2020

Analyze facilities, financial & other data to recommend action

Academic requirements

Utilities & Maintenance

Debt/Mortgage status

Transportation efficiencies

Neighborhood effectsNote: Aligned with IPS Strategic Plan 2015 Efficient Operations item 2.4

Secondary Structure Facilities UtilizationAdministration Advisory & Engagement Committees

August 2016 – IdealPlanned, phased and extensive outreach and communication, including strategically crafted messaging for students, families and community via various modes

September 2016 – ReasonablePlanned comprehensive outreach and communication with students, families and community via various modes

October 2016 – ManageablePlanned communication with students, families and community via various modes. Implementation of grassroots rapid response tactics to address misconceptions/correct misinformation

November 2016 – ChallengingPlanned, but swift communications with students, families and community via various modes. Limited strategic response opportunities

stakeholder communications risk mitigation

decision timeline25

Appendix26

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school reconfiguration rubric

key factors for consideration: performanceBroad Ripple George Washington John Marshall Northwest

2012–2013

2013–2014

2014–2015

2012–2013

2013–2014

2014–2015

2012–2013

2013–2014

2014–2015

2012–2013

2013–2014

2014–2015

End of Course Assessments (ECAs)

Alg 1 64% 68% 69% 61% 49% 33% 33% 44% 20% 18% 27% 24%

Eng 10 73% 73% 73% 41% 42% 49% 35% 37% 41% 37% 46% 40%

A–F Letter Grade

High School B B B D D D D D D F D D

Middle School

F F F F F F F F F F F F

Graduation Rate

93.6% 91.5% 88.5% 64.5% 60.8% 55.0% 69.1% 60.5% 72.7% 62.5% 62.2% 62.1%

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school reconfiguration rubric

Broad Ripple George Washington John Marshall Northwest

Current Building Utilization

22%(Available seats = 1,800+)

21% (Available seats = 1,500+)

32% (Available seats = 1,000+)

35% (Available seats = 1,300+)

Total Annual Operational Cost

$1,836,698 $1,324,690 $1,363,034 $1,323,407

Average Student Distance to School

7.39 miles 2.95 miles 3.89 miles 2.95 miles

Distance from School to Center of District

5 miles 4.3 miles 7.6 miles 7.1 miles

key factors for consideration: operations

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broad ripple high school

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george washington high school

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john marshall high school

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northwest high school

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crispus attucks middle school

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harshman middle school