Welcome to the New LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

Lexington High School

What is happening in

Tiger Town, USA?

Faculty MeetingMarch 24, 2010

Implementing Focus TeamsIn cooperation with a consulting agency

(High Schools that Work [HSTW]), we have instituted five focus teams to improve the areas in which we feel weakest:1. Literacy and Numeracy across the Curriculum2. Quality CTE and Programs of Study3. Transitions and Advisement4. Rigor and Raising Expectations5. Culture of Success

Literacy and Numeracy across the Curriculum

Dana Savage and Shirley Wallace

We All Teach READING!

We must have strategies to help students interact more effectively with informational text. We will provide you with suggestions.

Goals: 1. Engage classroom texts 2. Maximize what they learn and

retain.

We must expect students to use the strategies we teach!

Why Does Literacy Matter? Improving students’ ability to comprehend

informational text will positively impact:

What they retain in classRigor in our classesACT reading scoresACT science scoresPerformance in college and the work place

Things We Can Do Now:Have required reading in the classroom

Use long answer/essay questions on assessments

Have students take notes from classroom texts for themselves

Model for students how to interact with text to maximize what they take away from it

Incorporate Math into Your Classes!

Numeracy = the ability to recognize opportunities to apply math and problem solving skills to real world problems and situations

Students need to be able to set up problems as well as to solve them.

We will provide strategies for you to help students find ways to apply math and science concepts in their assignments and projects across subject areas.

Career & Technical Education Brandon Rainey

CTE Students Achieve Academic Success:Significantly higher student achievement in reading,

mathematics and science, as reported by the Southern Regional Education Board.

Career and Technical Education Reduces Dropout and Absentee Rates:In a Gates Foundation report, 81% of students who

dropped out said that “more real world learning” may have influenced them to stay in school.

The Value of Quality CTE Programs

CTE Students Experience Increases in Earnings and Improved Employment Outcomes:CTE graduates are 10-15% more likely to be in the

labor force, and earn 8-9% more than graduates of academic programs, according to a 2001 Russell Sage Foundation study.

CTE Students Achieve Postsecondary Success:The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

in 2000 found that vocational concentrators were more likely to obtain a degree or certificate within 2 years, despite employment while in school.

The Value of Quality CTE Programs

Mission: Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s opportunities.

Vision: To provide Tennessee students the opportunity to

participate in a rigorous and relevant career and technical education program that leads to academic achievement and successful employment in a global economy.

In Tennessee, CTE overall returns $2 for every $1 invested. At the secondary level, CTE program completers account for over $13 million in annual tax revenues.

Tennessee CTE Programs

Improving student success in both academic and technical achievement.

Encouraging students to complete a focused CTE Program of Study.

Viewing all students as candidates for post-secondary education including industry certification.

Keeping teachers current in technological and skill changes in their field and in current teaching methods.

Challenges for CTE at LHS

TransitionsDanny Beecham

Transitioning into LHS(8th to 9th Grades)High School Counselors meet with Elementary CounselorsIndividual Registration Sessions (Parents and Students)

with Elementary Counselors8th Grade Visits to School – Invitation to 8th Grade

Celebration – School Video8th Grade CelebrationFreshman Orientation – Separate Student and Parent

Nights Freshman Academy TeamingLEB Teachers - Mentoring Continually Throughout the

School YearShadowing by Request

Internal Transition within LHS(9th Grade to Upperclassmen) Individual Counseling Sessions each Year for

Registration

11th Graders Invited to College Fair

LEB Teachers – Mentoring Continually through the Year

Identification of at-risk students via risk indicator form. Student list compiled and shared during staff development

(needs to be re-implemented).

Transition Out of LHS(12th Grade to College/Career)College Day at LHSCollege and Military Recruiters Set Up at

Lunch to be Available to StudentsCollege and Military Recruiters Visit LEB

Groups Individual College Days (2 per year)Work Base Learning ClassesVoc-Rehab counselor for special needs

studentsRenaissance Job ShadowingPossible Group College Days

RIGOR/RAISING EXPECTATIONS

Holly Cooper

SDW 19

Key Practice:High Expectations

Motivate more students to meet high expectations by integrating high expectations into classroom practices and giving students frequent feedback.

HSTW

Our Team Will Evaluate:

RIGORDo we expect our students to perform at cognitive

complexity necessary for grade level, college, and career standards?

Do we align our instruction and assessment to meet those cognative complexity levels?

RAISING EXPECTATIONSDo we define grade level work?

Do we focus on quality of student work?

Do we utilize standards- based grading?

Do our teachers work together to create common expectations?

Our Team Will:Review our current status on High Expectations

Indicators

Determine one major action to increase the rigor of assignments and assessments to align with college and career readiness.

Determine one major action our school can take to ensure students have clear expectations for achievement.

Determine one action to raise expectations for students to complete quality work through effective grading practices.

Determine one major action to develop common expectations for students.

Culture of SuccessMatthew Vaughan

What is a Culture of Success?Team Improvement Focus:

More cooperation between facultyMore active involvement in the HSTW

agenda by all faculty membersMore positive public relations images

sent to the community of LexingtonMore academically-oriented

conversations with students

AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC“Building a Culture of Success”

Lt. Col. Mike GoolsbySenior Aerospace Science Instructor

MSgt. Eric KockeAerospace Science Instructor

LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL

“A Culture of Success”

Mission “Develop citizens of

character dedicated to serving their nation and community”

Goals (instill the values of)- Citizenship- Service to the u. S.- Personal responsibility- Sense of accomplishment

Air force core values - Integrity first - service before self - Excellence in all we do

What are Junior ROTC’s Contributions?Uniform wearing instills pride and discipline

Afrotc awards and ribbons provide ample opportunity to achieve success - positive rewards

Drill and ceremony builds self-confidence in students

Leadership skills provide a path to a successful career that can extend well beyond high school

AFJROTC Drill Team A Winning Tradition!!!

Questions?