Vertical Academies

Taking the “good stuff” we do and making it intentional and universal.

Relationships

WSH has many examples of great

relationship opportunities.

These communities happen because staff make extra efforts and put

deliberate thought into practice.

Ex/ “It’s a band thing.” Key Club

Cycling afterschool Rocket Club

Rigor

Ex/ Chargo & Houghton’s “Calculus Boot Camp”

Spanish IV with Senor Metz

Bio caap tests, Physics Projects

WSH also has experiences for students that

promote rigorous learning. Rigor

occurs when staff are consistently making that an

expectation and practice in the

classroom.

Relevance

Ex/ Close-Up, water quality tests, anatomy face painting, Meijer Trips, Worldwide Trips

WSH Staff have worked to make learning relevant to students lives

in a myriad of ways.

WSH Now…lot’s, no TONS, of “good stuff.” Is it Systematic? Universal? Intentional?

Relationships Rigor

Relevance

Vertical Academies would increase Relationships, Rigor and Relevance,making practices Intentional and Consistent, Shared and Universal.

Funnel rather than disperseFocus rather than diversify

Shared Expectations: insisting on quality and rigorShared Students: promoting relationships long termShared Space: promoting ideas, encouraging connections