Woburn Memorial High Woburn Memorial High SchoolSchool

Two-Year Principal’s ReportTwo-Year Principal’s Report

Woburn School CommitteeOctober 26, 2011

GoalsGoalsReflect values and beliefs of City of Woburn and

Goals of Woburn Public Schools

Build upon capacity for success

Ensure high quality curriculum and instruction

Develop opportunities for personal connection to school

Create structures where students plan and build for their future in the 21st Century

Ensure safe and secure school environment focused on learning

Structures to Support Learning Structures to Support Learning GoalsGoals

Student Support Team (SST)

Curriculum Accommodation Plan

Freshmen Mentor Program

New staff

Food, drink, cell phone, iPods

Attendance online

NEASC Three Year Follow-Up Report

Anti-Bullying Policy

Assistant PrincipalsAssistant Principals

Attendance/tardy

Teacher/student interventions

School/home communication

Connecting with students

Teacher observation and evaluation

GuidanceGuidanceNaviance – Electronic submission for college

application process

Ensure WMHS graduation requirements align with college entrance requirements

GPA based on the state colleges 4.0 scale

Awarding credit: semester vs. year

Role of Department Heads in Role of Department Heads in School ImprovementSchool Improvement

Leadership in content areaMiddle school/ high school coordinationRole in developing/revising course outlinesCurriculum mappingLearning outcomesImplementation of new course offerings Content based budget responsibilities

Program ChangesProgram ChangesHistory and Social

Studies

• Exploring American Government would become half-year

• Possibility of electives such as Irish History, Ethics, and Philosophy

Math

8th & 9th grade teachers have met to discuss transition from middle school to high school 

Senior Math revised to meet student needs

Strengthen, improve consistency, and better prepare students for AP Calculus

Program ChangesProgram ChangesScience Added MCAS Review in

Physical Science/ Advanced CAD elective

Common assessments developed for Physical Science and Biology

Added MCAS review in Biology

Added MCAS option in Technology

Fine Arts and MusicHistory of Popular Music

Jazz Performance Improvisation

New Introduction to Piano course

Art Experience offered to all grade levels

Program ChangesProgram ChangesHealth and WellnessDepression awareness professional developmentR.E.A.C.H. curriculum focused on dating violenceDating Violence Task Team/Healthy Relationship

Curriculum“The Plate”-exploring how culture/heredity affect the

food plate

Whole Foods Market Chef taught knife skills and cooking techniques

Shift class focus to whole, nutrient dense foods "Body Pump“ cardio and strength training as cross

curricular with Anatomy and Physiology

Issues AheadIssues Ahead

Electronic Presence – web, email, twitterAcademic ScheduleSchool cultureCurriculum OfferingsPD on instructional strategiesPromoting WMHS academics, students,

activities and athletics in the community