May 29, 2012 PowerPoint Design by: Neal James. I. Our Mission Our mission is to be the school of choice for those seeking a rigorous and supportive early

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May 29, 2012PowerPoint Design by:

Neal James

I. Our Mission

Our mission is to be the school of choice for those seeking a rigorous and supportive early college experience on a university campus.

The NUAMES Compact

II. The Pillars

We promise to provide the following to our students…

1. Small School Environment2. Teaching Excellence3. University Partnership4. Focus on STEM Education

The NUAMES Compact

III. Student Commitments (DRSLs)

NUAMES students are expected to commit to the following principles…

1. Citizenship2. College Readiness3. Core Curriculum4. Communication

The NUAMES Compact

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Small School Environment

Pillar 1: Small School Environment

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School Enrollment

Pillar 1: Small School Environment

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Total Student Enrollment (Oct 1)

Pillar 2

Teaching Excellence

Seven New Hires

◦ Diana Bass – Social Studies – AP US History, AP European

History & World Civilizations

◦ Brenda Casper – PE, Health and Drivers ED, Student Gov.

◦ Nevelyn Headrick – Engineering and Science – IED,

Physics

◦ Mary Johnston – ACT Prep and Financial Literacy

◦ Steve Ludlow – English – English 10, CE English 1010,

Creative Writing

◦ Sarah Whitbeck – Math – Pre-Calculus, Algebra 2

◦ Michelle Banz – Psychology and AP Psychology

Pillar 2: Teaching Excellence

Professional Development Focus

◦ ACT Prep and College Readiness◦ Student Academic Progress◦ Promotion of College Atmosphere

Performance Bonus Program

◦ This year, Bonuses may be as high as $1000 per

teacher per term



Average GPA Last Four Years

2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-20123.15

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3.25

3.30

3.35

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Pillar 3

University Partnership

Fall 2012 - New Classrooms 2 New classrooms in current building for this year 1 New conference room in current building for this

year

Fall 2013 – New Building

Concerns?

Pillar 3: University Partnership

Space

Pillar 3: University Partnership

Pillar 4

Focus on STEM Education

Science◦ 3rd out of 172 Schools in Utah CRT’s last year

Technology◦ 2 TSA National finalists

Minna Wang and Tanner Lemperle◦ 2nd in State TSA Vex Robotics Competition

Engineering - Project Lead the Way◦ NUAMES has the largest high school engineering program in

Utah.◦ In 2010-2011 – 300 students enrolled in PLTW courses.◦ In 2011-2012 – 348 students enrolled in PLTW courses.

NUAMES will add two additional courses◦ 2012-2013 – Engineering Design and Development◦ 2013-2014 – Biotechnology/Biomedical Engineering

Pillar 4: Focus on STEM Education

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NUAMES outperformed the state and nation in every PLTW category offered.

Student Commitments

Citizenship

College Readiness Core Curriculum

Communication

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Student Commitment 1

Citizenship

Attendance

Commitment 1: Citizenship

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Discipline


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Student Activities◦ SBOs◦ Clubs◦ Honor Society◦ Rotary (Interact)◦ Girls’ State◦ Boys’ State◦ Dances◦ Socials

Community Service◦ Many Capstones included this component

◦ Business/Education Partners: Northrop Grumman, Futura Industries, Wells Fargo, Moore Good Ideas, Kohl’s, J.C. Penney’s, WSU, DATC, DSD.



College Readiness

Number of NUAMES Graduates

Commitment 2: College Readiness

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Number of Early College Students


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Early College Tuition Paid Out by NUAMES


SY 2009 SY 2010 SY 2011 SY 2012 $-

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Total Early College Tuition Paid Out


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EC Tuition Paid Per NUAMES Student

Total Tuition Paid by NUAMES / Total NUAMES Enrollment


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Associate Degrees Earned


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Post-High School Scholarships


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Scholarships Earned

Percentage of Seniors receiving Post-High School Scholarships


52/87 84/120SY 2010-11 SY 2011-12

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Early College Grade Point Average


First Second Third Fourth3.05

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Early College Students on Academic Probation


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Concurrent Enrollment

◦ Current Offerings

CE Math 1050/1060 PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design PLTW Principles Of Engineering PLTW Aerospace Engineering PLTW Digital Electronics


Concurrent Enrollment

◦ New Offerings

CE Math 1010 CE Math 1030 CE English 1010 PLTW Engineering Design and Development


2011-12 CE Grade Distribution


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◦ Current Offerings – None

◦ New Offerings AP Calculus AP English AP European History AP United States History AP Psychology AP Spanish


% of Students Having Taken the ACT


Sophomores – (135/158) 85%

Juniors – (128/142) 90%

Seniors – (119/120) 99%

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Average ACT Scores for SY 2011


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All Sophomores will take new ACT Prep class for SY 2012-13


ACT Results 2011-2012






National Merit Scholarship Finalists:

2 in 2012Devon Taylor

Grayson Moore

2 in 2013Alex Hardy

Minna Wang


Core Curriculum

Commitment 3: Core Curriculum

Average GPA by Term - 2010-2012

First Second Third Fourth3.05

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3.35

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2010-112011-12

On the 2011 Utah End of Level CRTs,

Out of 172 High Schools, NUAMES ranked . . .

22nd in Math


NUAMES Math Program Changes for Fall 2012◦ Placement testing for each incoming student◦ Summer Algebra I “Boot camp” ◦ Each Math teacher will have their own “Math Lab”

◦ Additional Courses CE Math 1010 CE Math 1030


To be Developed During the 2012-2013 SY

◦ Common Grading Disclosures◦ Common Assessments◦ Competency Based Credit Offerings


2012 CRT Scores for Algebra 1

The State NUAMES

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Algebra 1

2012 CRT Scores for Algebra 2

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Algebra 2

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2012 CRT Scores for Geometry

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3rd in Science


2012 CRT Scores for Chemistry

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2012 CRT Scores for Biology

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3rd in English


2012 CRT Scores for 10th Grade English

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2012 CRT Scores for 11th Grade English

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2nd Overall

Received the “High Performing Schools”

Award from USOE


Commitment 4

Communication

Capstone/Portfolio

Mentor Program

Essays/Writing

Continue to improve communication with stakeholders

Student Commitment 4: Communication

1. Continue Improving College Readiness and Academic Performance

2. Launch/Promote AP and CE programs

3. Promote a College Atmosphere

4. Support Professional Development Activities and a Collaborative Environment

School Goals for 2012-2013

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May 29, 2012 PowerPoint Design by: Neal James. I. Our Mission Our mission is to be the school of choice for those seeking a rigorous and supportive early