CORBIN HIGH SCHOOL1 9 0 1 S N Y D E R S T R E E T

C O R B I N , K Y 4 0 7 0 1

“Be there and be aware”

WHO ARE WE?

Corbin Independent School System of Corbin, Kentucky: Corbin Pre-school, Corbin Primary, Corbin Intermediate, Corbin Middle, Corbin High, Corbin Education CenterLocated in Southeastern Kentucky between Lexington, Kentucky and Knoxville, Tennessee (Whitley, Laurel, and Knox counties)Grades 9-12 ( Student Enrollment 855)290 students (Free and or Reduced Lunch)86 Staff Members with 80% holding a Master’s Degree or Rank I

MAJOR ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

BASED ON CURRENT STATE-WIDE TESTING RESULTS• Classified as one of the DISTINGUISHED Districts in

Kentucky and one of the few Highest Performing High Schools in Kentucky with 94% percentile ranking

• Ranked #11 in the Top 15 High Schools in KY (U.S. News and World Report)

• 62.7% College and Career Readiness (KY RANK: 42.7%)• 92.1% Graduation Rate (KY RATE: 77.8%)• Ranked higher than state average in all four End-of-

Course Tests• 2011-2012 ACT Composite Score of 20.1 (KY AVERAGE:

19.0)• 2011-2012 High Schools That Work Silver Medal School

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

State Thespian Champion (Performing Arts and Theater Program)Multiple Athletic State Honors and Awards Our newspaper, yearbook, and graphic arts received many state honors. Student Y Club was awarded the Delegation of Excellence at KYA. Students were selected for All-State Choir and Band. Marching Band qualified for State Semi-finals for 5th straight year. FCCLA went to both region and state competitions. Our academic teams advanced to state.

WHAT WE OFFER STUDENTS

9 distinct AP Courses (290 participating students) 15 Accelerated Courses/ College Credit Classes through EKU-NOW17 co-curricular and 14 extra-curricular clubsImplementation of “Bring Your Own Device” technology movementCredit and Drop-Out Recovery ClassesTri-semester schedule (12 weeks/5 class per day)Project Lead the Way (Engineering and Bio-medical)27 credit “honors diploma” (KY REQUIREMENT: 22 credit)

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION AT C.H.S

Corbin Area Technology Center located on C.H.S. main campus offering certifications in Business, Consumer Science, Communication Academy, Corbin Technical Center Offerings-Drafting, Electrical, Automotive, Information Technology (CISCO Networking and Computer Repair), Welding, Health Sciences, Fire/Emergency Medical Services (Certification available as First Responder and Emergency Medical Technician), Culinary Arts Solid Collaboration between CTE Instructors and Administrators and CHS Instructors and AdministratorsCurrent enrollment of 145 students who attend classes at both Corbin High School and Corbin Area Technology Center from 1-3 blocks per day on three different trimesters.

HOW DO WE DO IT?DISTRICT SUPPORT FROM THE TOP DOWN!Creating a culture and building relationships (REDHOUND PRIDE)Setting the bar high with Academic Expectations and Minimal Discipline High quality and frequent Professional Development opportunitiesTeacher LeadersCommon Planning Team/Department Head Teams“HOOKING” Students!

STEPS TO MAKE THE GOOD BETTER AND THE BETTER

BEST

Focus on data driven instructionAnalyzing and Mining test data to develop a 5 year plan to include raising ACT Composite, attendance percentages, and diploma reformFocus on getting a higher number of Career Pathway “completers”Methodology incorporation of Project-Based Learning into Core Classes and C.T.E.