Ware County High School

Goal 1, Objectives 2 and 4

Dr. Tim Dixon, PrincipalMrs. Susan Zeigler, Graduation Coach

Instructional Coaches:Mrs. Cindy Hitt, English Language Arts (CHAPS

Academy)Ms. Mary Ann King, Social Studies (TIME Academy)

Mrs. Michelle Rittenhouse, Science (Ware A & M Academy)

Mrs. Teresa Soper, Math (Cornerstone Academy)Mr. Dean Moody, Technology

Goal 1, Objective 2:Establish baseline from 2006-2007, and 2007-2008, and

2008-2009 and develop strategies for improvement for 2009-2010.

EOCT (End of Course Tests) 8-12GHSGT/GHSWT (Georgia High School

Graduation Tests) 9-12Graduation Rate

Dropout Rate 9-12

Goal 1, Objective 4:Implement Talent Development Model:

Year three consists of implementation of Career Academies at Ware County High School with an emphasis on

academic/CTAE curriculum infusion into career pathways.

Objectives / Implementation

Graduation Rate

YEAR

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

% RATE

58.2

58.9

59.3

73.6

80

PROCESS

Our success and progress is not random –

it is the result of a team of individuals providing a framework for success with the support and actions of parents, students,

teachers, instructional coaches, administrators,

and the community.

Class of 2010

• --------- Potential Graduates

• --------- Passed all parts of the GHSGT

• --------- Credits – on target

• --------- Part of a new cohort

Tracking / Targeted Interventions

• Academy Structure• 11th grade Intervention Contracts• RTI Lab – use of EOCT data / Infinite Campus• A+ / Focus/ Saturday School• Twilight School• TAA/ Counselors/ Academy Principals• Resources – GHSGT • Talent Development Report Card Conferences

Instructional Practices• Standards based instruction

– Collaborate in planning with teachers and teams– Observe and coach using CLASS Keys – Model lessons– Assist teachers by providing instructional resources– Facilitate the implementation of relevance and rigor, HOTS and LOTS – Facilitate the implementation of integrated instruction across all curriculums– Conduct professional learning

• Curriculum and Assessment– Review pacing guides, unit plans, and benchmark assessments for alignment– Design and administer Thinkgate pre/post tests– Assist teachers in data analysis for guiding instruction (benchmarks, EOCT)– Expedite school-wide testing requirements (probes, ECOT, GHSGT, PSAT, AP)

• Gifted – Support advanced content course teachers with RTI implementation– Monitor student progress– Administrative duties (FTE, progress monitoring, communication)

• Collaborate with Technology Coach

Interventions

• For First Time Test-Takers– Provide materials for Short Sensational Reviews (SSR)– Teach SSR review sessions– One-on-One tutoring with at-risk students– Design instructional review practices (bellringers, review games, programs)– Monitor Writing Across the Curriculum initiative– Test review materials (EOCT, GHSGT)

• For Repeat Test-Takers– Co-teach LEAP classes– One-on-One tutoring– Provide resources for targeted students– Conduct Saturday and afternoon content reviews– Test review materials (EOCT, GHSGT)

Resources

• Train and facilitate teachers• Monitor student use

Available at school– Fast ForWord– Reading and Math Academies– Reading Assistant

Available for school and home use– Review books– Study Island – USA Testprep– OAS (Online Assessment system)– GADOE supplied resources

Talent Development• Instructional Coaches tied to an academy

– Instructional Support is expanded beyond content area to CTAE and Fine Arts teachers

– Facilitate the development of integrated performance tasks – Aid Core and Team collaboration– Facilitate creation/use of CTAE and Fine Arts pacing guides, unit plans, and

pre/post assessments– Professional Learning

• Talent Development Model Programs– Support classes (Reading and Math)– Freshman Seminar– Report Card Conferences– Teachers as Advisors– School Climate Program

• Gator As and Bs• Caught you doing Something Good• Targeted Good Behavior Interventions

Technology