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Response to Specific Questions or Requests for Additional Information from the Charter Review Committee for Lake Wales High School
Accountability · Section I (pg 7)
3. High School Grades Model
Under Florida law (s. 1008.34, F.S.), up to 50 percent of the school grade for high schools is based on assessment based measures and the other 50% is based on certain other components. The 2011-12 school grades model for high schools is shown below, including the other grading components.
Source: http://schoolgrades.fldoe.org/pdf/1112/Guidesheet2012SchoolGrades.pdf Other Components for High School Grades (50% of Grade) Participation in Accelerated Curricula (150 points): Percentage of grade 11-12 students taking exams for AP, IB, AICE, and Industry Certifications; and Dual Enrollment courses (also counting grade 9-10 participants). Performance in Accelerated Curricula (150 points): Percentage of participants in accelerated curricula eligible to earn college credit. Graduation Rate (200 points): Federal four-year graduation rate (100 points) --
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Percentage of students graduating within four years with a standard diploma. Five-year modified federal graduation rate (100 points) -- Percentage of students graduating within five years with a standard or a special diploma. At-risk Graduation Rate (100 points): Percentage of at-risk students graduating based on both rates above (50 points each). College Readiness (200 points): Reading (100 points), Mathematics (100 points) -- Percentage of on-time graduates scoring college ready (based on ACT, SAT, CPT, or PERT results). School Grade Scales for High Schools and Combination Schools with Graduating Classes High Schools (1600-point scale): A = At least 1,050 points, B = 990 to 1,049 points, C = 870 to 989 points, D = 790 to 869 points, F = less than 790 points. K-12, 6-12 Combination (1700-point scale): A = At least 1,115 pts., B = 1,050 to 1,114 pts., C = 925 to 1,049 pts., D = 840 to 924 pts., F = less than 840 pts. 4. High School Exit Exam
LWHS follows the requirements set forth by FLDOE; students are required to pass the Reading FCAT as well as the EOC’s in conjunction with earning 24 credits with a 2.0+ GPA for a standard diploma. The specific EOC’s they need to pass depends on the year they entered 9th grade. For more information, refer to FLDOE at: http://www.fldoe.org/bii/studentpro/grad-‐require.asp and the following section on EOC’s.
5. End of Course Exams
LWHS follows the EOC assessment requirements as set forth by FLDOE (see table below).
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Source: FLDOE
In line with this timeline, we will use the 2011-‐12 End of Course Assessment data as our baseline. Our EOC data for the 2010-‐11 and 2011-‐12 school years are provided below.
Source: District report of Schools Algebra EOC report from Pearson
Source: District report of Schools Algebra EOC report from Pearson
43% of LWHS students scored AL3+ on the 2011-‐12 Algebra 1 EOC which is in line with the average of our comparable schools at 44% (comparable school list provided by PCSB to include Lakeland Senior, Kathleen Senior High, and Bartow Senior High). See comparable school data below. We aim to increase student achievement and started a tutoring program for Algebra 1 students using 6 tutors and Acaletics supplemental tutoring materials.
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Top 1/3 Middle 1/3 Bo`om 1/3 Grade 9 15 44 41
Grade 10 54 37 9
TOTAL 34.5 40.5 25
Percen
tage in Each Th
ird Algebra 1 EOC 2011
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
% Level 1 % Level 2 % Level 3 % Level 4 % Level 5 Grade 9 17 36 40 6 1
Grade 10 13 62 20 4 2
TOTAL 16 40 36 6 1
Percen
tage in Each Ac
h Lvl
Algebra 1 EOC Spring 2012
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As it turns out, the numbers for Lakeland High school include the numbers from Harrison School of the Arts, and the numbers for Bartow High School include the scores of Bartow IB; both high performing groups of students. Perhaps, this skews the comparison at least a little. LWHS’s IB program pulls from the full spectrum of our student body and is not a magnet program.
2011-‐12 Algebra EOC Scores LWHS vs. Average Of Comparable Schools
LWHS LHS KHS BHS Average of
Comparable School Students Tested 341 416 451 402 1269 AL 3+ Count 147 220 158 185 563 AL 3+ % 43% 53% 35% 46% 44%
Source: District report of Schools Algebra EOC report from Pearson
The EOC test scores for Biology EOC and Geometry EOC are given below; the released scores are reported as thirds and not in terms of the percentage of students scoring at AL3+. We will use the 2012-‐13 data as our baseline for Biology and Geometry EOC.
Source: District report of Schools Algebra EOC report from Pearson
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 TOTAL Top 1/3 23 45 71 37
Middle 1/3 43 39 21 40
Bo`om 1/3 34 16 7 24
Percen
tage in Each Th
ird Biology 1 EOC Spring 2012
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Source: District report of Schools Algebra EOC report from Pearson
ESE
· What about alternate assessment students who are on special diploma – how are they being served? In a co‐teach model?
Our students with significant cognitive disabilities (predominantly ASD and InD) are being served in a separate class setting. Each room of approximately ten students is staffed with one full-time teacher and one-full time para.
Finance
· How did the IB program and Career Academies help with enrollment growth if they are
planned budget priorities to establish these programs?
LWHS strategically decided to add the International Baccalaureate and decided to expand the Career Academies. If one bases the success on increased enrollment, then, the addition and expansion was successful; LWHS had an enrollment of over 1300 this past year. Another sign of success is that LWHS now draws students from the Winter Haven area.
· What assets are expected to grow? The projected Balance Sheet shows almost a
doubling of assets.
Under the scenario created, the assets that are expected to grow would simply be the cash in this case. The annual projected net change in fund balance would increase cash and fund balance thus balancing transactions for the projected activity.
· Why is the targeted fund balance at a lower level than the current fund balance?
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 TOTAL Top 1/3 2 49 61 39
Middle 1/3 20 38 28 31
Bo`om 1/3 78 13 11 30
Percen
tage in Each Th
ird Geometry EOC Spring 2012
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The ending fund balance on June 30th 2012 was $396,909; the estimated fund balance for June 30th 2014 and beyond is stated to be $434,909. This shows a marginal increase in the fund balance and is above the minimum requirements. LWHS believes in maintaining a healthy fund balance but also wants to make sure that its not at the cost of instructional needs of our students.
Governance
· Attachment A, Form 7 (pg 53) for School Governing Board Membership, the committee assignments are not provided. Please provide this information or state none.
Lake Wales Charter Schools Governing Board Organizational Chart 2012-‐2013
Name of Board Member
Preferred method of contact (indicate Home or Work)
Address, Telephone and Fax Numbers, and E-‐mail
Date Term Expires
Position Held (Chair,
Secretary, etc.)
Voting or Non-‐
Voting or other
restrictions (if any)
Committee Assignment(s)
(if any)
Patrick Cain pat.cain@raymondjames.com 2013 Trustee Voting Dale R. Fair
Babson Park Rep Cassandra Denmark
cassandra@mdmlawgroup.com 2014 Chair Voting Finance
Committee
Betty Wojik betty@lakewaleschamber.com 2014 Trustee
Voting Hillcrest Elementary Rep
Danny Gill danny.gill.nfh@verizon.net 2015 Trustee
Voting Lake Wales High School Rep
Dr. Terry Fasel
terrye.fasel@warner.edu 2014 Trustee Voting Polk Avenue
Elementary Rep Cheryl Garnett
cheryl.garnett@lwcharterschools.com 2015 Trustee Voting Janie Howard
Wilson Rep
Keith Wadsworth
kwadsworth@petersonmeyers.com 2013 Vice-‐Chair Voting Bok Academy
Rep / LWCS Foundation
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Kristine Shollenberger
kristine.shollenberger@lwcharterschools.com 2013 Teacher Rep. Non-‐Voting Teacher
Representative
Brian Fisher bfisher@lwcharterschools.com N/A Corporate
Treasurer Non-‐Voting Trustee
Representative
Jesse Jackson jesse. jackson@lwcharterschools.com N/A Superintendent
Non-‐Voting Trustee Representative
Marie Cherrington-‐Gray
marie.cherrington-‐gray@lwcharterschools.com N/A Corporate
Secretary
Non-‐Voting Trustee Representative
Robin Gibson r.gibson@gibsonlawfirm299.com N/A Board Attorney
Non-‐Voting Trustee Representative
**David Ullman who is a past board member also serves on our finance committee
· Section I (pg 12)
9. Postsecondary Access & Opportunity
Lake Wales High School offers several paths for students who would like to pursue college after high school. Approximately 31% (407 students) are enrolled in dual enrollment courses through Polk State College, Advanced Placement, and our International Baccalaureate program. Students who are not involved in these programs are also given opportunities to prepare for college through SAT/ACT remediation and course work at the honors level.
10. High School Completion;
Lake Wales High School’s four-year graduation rate according to the DOE has maintained a consistent graduation rate from 2008-09 through 2011-12. There has been a slight decrease, dropping 5.6% over the past four years. While there are many variables that impact graduation, we continue to streamline several processes including the withdrawal process and support our at-risk population.
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Graduation Rate
76.6% 72.9% 73.3% 71%
Source: High School Grades Spreadsheet www.fldoe.org; SPAR Report
As noted in the chart below, the graduation rate for the at-risk population of Lake Wales High School has improved by 7% from 2011-2012. Over the past two years, we have implemented several support systems including Highlander Bridges, a daily monitoring system where approximately 200 students who are identified as at-risk receive feedback from teachers and
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report to their staff mentor. Home visits are also made on a consistent basis to draw truant students back in. By increasing our program offerings and career academies, we hope to motivate students to complete high school and pursue postsecondary options that include college and career.
Four-Year At-Risk Graduation
Rate 2011
Four-Year At-Risk Graduation
Rate 2012
52% 59%
Source: High School Grades Spreadsheet www.fldoe.org
In section VI of the Charter Renewal document, the charts below are referenced regarding attendance and withdrawal patterns. Both of these areas have a direct impact on a school’s graduation rate. As discussed in our original document, the average daily attendance rate has improved; therefore, influencing high school success and completion.
Withdrawal data does not show a consistent pattern. With the mobile and migrant population we serve, students withdraw and enroll on a steady basis. The data provided in the charter renewal document presents four years of withdrawal information. I have referenced 2011-12 data to show the various reasons students are withdrawn. Lake Wales High School plans to focus on students who are chronically absent and incorporate a process by which a checks and balances system is implemented for students who wish to withdraw. By ensuring an administrator is involved in the process, we hope to better encourage students who are contemplating dropping out of school or who are not aware of all options.
Withdraw Patterns Based on AYP Subgroups
School Year Asian Black Hispanic American
Indian White Total ED SWD
0809 *7 140 87 *2 323 778 455 233
0809 Pct 0910 Pct 1011 Pct 1112 Pct LWHS 93.2 93.8 94.7
District 93.6 94.1 94.5
92.0 93.0 94.0 95.0
A\en
dance Rate Average Daily A\endance Rates
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School Year Asian Black Hispanic American
Indian White Total ED SWD
0910 *10 180 107 *11 336 650 399 225
1011 *5 192 153 *11 367 743 496 224
1112 *4 154 123 *4 292 588 385 148
As a decline has been noted in our graduation rate, we have put into place many new programs and support systems under the direction of new leadership. It is proven that change takes time to impact results. We feel confident about our future results and will continue to analyze data and strengthen our weaknesses.
11. Postsecondary Admission:
Through senior conferences, guidance counselors obtain postsecondary plans from each student. The chart below shows the number of students and the corresponding percentage regarding various plans following high school.
Senior’s Postsecondary Plans
Number of students 2011
2011 Percentage Number of students 2012
2012 Percentage
2 year college 94 27.98 60 28.30
53%
9%
0% 4%
3%
10%
2% 17%
1% 0% 1%
Withdrawals for 2011-‐12
Total WD
DNE
Homeschool
Out of State
Lei District
Returned to District
Nona`endance
Standard Diploma
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4 year college 61 18.26 94 44.34
Military 23 6.89 8 3.77
Trade School 15 4.49 15 7.07
No plans provided 141 42.21 35 16.51
Total 334 212
Source: Genesis
Table includes students from 2011 senior class who were retained or graduated with certificates of completion. 2012 data does NOT include retentions. Blue highlight indicates area of concern.
· Academic Design states in several areas that the school is considering writing a letter to
remove specific elements. Please explain if the school has made this determination.
Yes we have, please see separate document that addresses this part.
Current Technology being used at Lake Wales High School
LWHS has implemented a 1:1 ipad program for students with about 300 iPads being sent home and 900 being used in the classrooms. All instructional staff and administrators also have laptops and iPads. To assist the iPad implementation, we have 95 wireless access points and 1 GB network in place. This was part of a technology overhaul in the summer of 2011. We currently have three testing labs with 80 terminals and looking at adding another 50 stations for use in our grade recovery classrooms (EdOptions) as well as for testing as a back up. We are also adding a shared folder for all employees and will need to add servers and storage for the same.
v Hardware the school currently uses Ø Personal Computer Styles
§ Dell Optiplex 3010 § Dell Optiplex 390 § Dell Optiplex 380 § Dell Optiplex 360 § Dell Optiplex GX 520 § Dell Optiplex 340 § Dell Latitude E5500 § nComputing L300
Ø Apple Styles § Mac Book 7,1 13” § Mac Book Air § Mac Book Pro
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§ iMac § iMac Pro § iPad 1 § iPad 2
Ø Classroom Hardware § Projector § Printers § Grand Stream Phones § Video Signal Booster/Splitter § Activo Promethium Board § Light Speed Sound amp. § AreoHive 120 Access Point
Ø Appliances § Sophos Firewall 625 § Cisco 2911 Router
v Software the school currently uses Ø Operating Systems
§ Windows • Server 2008 R2 Enterprise • Server 2008 R2 Standard • Server 2003 R2 Enterprise • Server 2003 R2 Standard • Windows 7 Pro • Windows XP Pro
§ Apple • OS X 6 • OS X 7 • OS X 8 • iOS 4 • iOS 5 • iOS 6
§ Linux • CentOS 5 (TrixBox) • Ubuntu 12.10 • Ubuntu 13.04 (Beta) • Sophos Firewall 8
Ø Applications § Windows
• MS Office 2007 • MS Office 2010 • Internet Explorer 8 • Internet Explorer 9
§ Apple
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• iWorks 08 • iWorks 09 • MS Office 2011 • iLife • Safari
§ Open Source • Open Office • Library Office • FireFox • ThunderBird • Flash Player • Adobe Reader
§ Third Party • ActivInspire • nComputing vSpace 6.6.2.3 • Adobe CS5 • Adobe CS6 • MicoType • Certiprep • TestNav • Sophos AV • Dropbox • Google Suit
v Hardware and Software the school plans on purchase and/or implement and purpose Ø Hardware
§ Servers – for adding n-‐computing terminals for testing and EdOptions grade recovery program.
§ Switches -‐ for adding n-‐computing terminals for testing and EdOptions grade recovery program.
§ Cameras – for IB film classes § nComputing L300 -‐ for adding n-‐computing terminals for testing and EdOptions grade
recovery program. § Replace iPads as needed to continue the 1:1 program.
Ø Software § OS X 8 § MS Office 2013 § And any specialty software as needed
v Technology support the school has on staff Ø LWHS has two full time network managers
v Technology support the school plans to hire, if any Ø LWHS hires temporary technology aides to help image and roll out iPads at the beginning of the
year. v Technology training the school has provided and plans to provide and purpose:
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§ Apple professional development – 2 day workshops to learn how to integrate iPads in the classroom
§ Apple professional development – 2 day advanced workshop on ipads for technology integrators – train the trainer model for our lead teachers who in turn hold mini workshops to help other teachers
§ 1 day workshop on My Big campus – a student portal for doing homework, classwork, blogs, discussions on iPads
§ Workshop on Backpackit – an online web portal for students to post homework and other assignments
§ Workshops on Pages and Keynote § Workshops on OnCourse lesson planner for teachers to post lesson plans § Workshops on EdOptions – a grade recovery program § Workshops on Edmodo -‐ a student portal for doing homework, classwork, blogs, discussions
on iPads § LWHS will continue to provide PD as needed for technology integration.
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Lake Wales High School Academic Design
Tab Academic goal or practice stated in school’s application
Specific Reference in Application
Documented or observed Monitoring Personnel from Office of School Choice who completed this
Planned Date to Implement ( If not yet
documented)
1 To promote continuity in system, will be articulation sessions w/ McLaughlin and Dundee Ridge Middle Schools.
Jan/Feb. information session with rising ninth graders at all of the feeder schools. Personnel travel to feeder schools and additionally a parent night was held in the spring for incoming ninth graders. (SY12) In addition to the above actions, LWHS also added the International Baccalaureate Program informational meeting. The feeder schools will now include the Winter Haven area.
2 Reading: Summer reading list by grade level
1) Will be distributed to students and parents before the close of each school year.
2) Students will be assessed upon return.
See list of reading materials provided. Teacher, Jennie Medlock, utilizes multiple novels selected by English department broken apart by grade and honors designation. Books are given to teachers in small groups with focus on differentiated small group instruction. Every book is available to students. Everything is leveled to student ability. Level one and two across 9-‐12 have access to differentiated reading instruction. (SY12) English Summer reading is provided for all AP & IB students. As the IB program grows summer assignments will be needed in other subjects as well. Students enrolled in Honors English courses re given the opportunity to participate in the summer reading program on an extra credit basis.
3 Remedial action – 1) Jamestown Series – see Section 2C 2) Community partners/ programs.
Florida’s Natural provided mentors for school during school day for SY07. Green and Gold Foundation and community youth pastors provided this instruction for
Jamestown Series no longer utilized. This program has been
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3) Technology 4) Virtual classroom.
SY08. LWHS utilizes FVS and provide computers to students who need access. Evidence of student enrollment in FVS found in student cums and Genesis. (SY12) Achieve3000 is the research-‐based program that is now used in Intensive Reading and with Level 1 & 2 students in designated history classes. We continue to utilize FLVS and the grade recovery program, Ed. Options. We have two full-‐time labs operating as well as a summer school program. In addition, in October of 2012, we hired six tutors who are targeting math students who need remediation for the Alg. 1 EOC. The tutors work approximately 15 hours per week in the endeavor. In the fall of 2011, we implemented the Highlander Bridges Program, which targeted approximately 150 of our struggling students; they were identified by GPA and Behavior Referrals.
replaced by READ180 and other programs such as Achieve3000, SRA, etc.
4 Language Arts (English): 1) Students will complete English I, II, III, and
IV. 2) 10th graders will pass FCAT Reading and
FCAT Writes 3) Hands-‐on instruction 4) Exposure to community partners and
institutions of higher learning 5) Career-‐related oral and verbal
communication
2. B. page 9 Per Florida graduation requirements. Evident in scores. Additionally see student assessment section. See also copy of annual report reflecting FCAT scores. Brought in several colleges, FSU, UCF, UF, Warner Southern, Webber, and others. Virginia James has additional documentation. (SY12) Revamped the writing instruction based on Common Core implementation. Whenever possible, students in the Career Academies are cohort scheduled in English. Collaboration between the English teacher and the Academy teacher began in 2011. Instituted a Speakers’ Series to encourage students to take a more scholarly approach to their education; a key speaker in 2011 was Pulitzer Prize author, David McCullough. Other speakers were college professors, scientist, journalist, and one CNN Hero. This program was not just for the
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brightest; all academic levels were pulled in according to their interest level. Vocabulary work was pushed across all disciplines. Daily Oral Language/Narration was instituted in English, Reading and Science.
5 Honors English courses offered Copy of Master Schedule available on Genesis. (SY12) LWHS has increased the number of AP courses offered and was certified as an International Baccalaureate World School in the Winter of 2012.
6 Advance Placement (AP) English offered See above…pre AP for 10th graders offered in fall, AP Language for juniors offered full year, and AP Literature offered for seniors’ full year.
7 Intends to initiate: 1) Debate 2) Speech
2. B. page 10 Offered for scheduling both years but enrollment does not justify course. School would offer if number merited section assignment. Speech offered through dual enrollment with PCC on LWHS for SY07. PCC staff will come to LWHS in spring of SY 07. For SY08 PCC was unable to staff the section. (SY12) Speech through PSC is possible. A debate team and a Model UN team are now opportunities at LWHS.
8 Mathematics: minimum – 1) Pass FCAT Math 2) Sunshine state standards
Sample lesson plan. Teacher’s plans are archive on OnCourse system with AP in main office. (SY12) Lessons are still available with On Course or on a shared folder. Responsibilities of the AP of Curriculum/Instructional Coach
9 Must complete at least 3 credits to include Algebra I and sequential coursework after, including:
1) Pre-‐Algebra 2) Algebra II 3) Geometry I 4) Geometry Honors 5) Pre-‐Calculus
Per Florida graduation requirements. See master schedule. (SY12) Algebra 1 EOC implemented in the Spring of 2012 Geometry EOC field tested in the Spring of 2012 With the implementation of the IB program, Math Standard and Math Studies will be offered in the 11&12th
No longer offering Probability and Statistics dropped from the possible courses.
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6) Calculus 7) Advanced Topics in Math 8) Probability and Statistics 9) Analysis of Functions 10) Other honors courses.
grades. In 2012, Financial Algebra is offered
10 Classroom work focus: 1) Basics 2) Theory 3) Applicability to real life situations.
Supplemented by: 1) Educational 2) Professional 3) and Vocational opportunity in the LW
community
See lesson plan from above. School did a Big Brother tutoring program for SY 07 and SY08. School is seeking a sponsor for this program for SY09. Vocational Departments with classes evidenced on master schedule. Additionally, school implemented Little Highlanders Academy. (SY12) Intense focus on Professional Development: Teach Like a Champion—UnCommon Charter Schools out of New England. Began with a book study in 2011 and continues with over 15 staff members traveling to NY for training. Technology PD is ongoing and serves to enable all staff members to be on a foundational level—all staff members are expected to use My Big Campus as the primary method of communicating with the students. More advanced PD is provided for staff members who are working with the idea of Flipping the Classroom, utilizing the work of Kahn Academy.
11 Math focus on career path offerings in conjunction w/ post-‐secondary institutions.
Math course example would be dual enrollment versus the AP course work. Evidence of these courses found on master schedule. Dual enrollment math will not be offered this year as PCC could not fund based on number of students. Students were scheduled for this section beginning SY09. This course will be offered in the spring based on enrollments. Students are choosing AP courses due to post secondary institution selection.
Component not evident. See description of enrollment and offering again for the Spring term SY09.
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(SY12) No dual enrollment math courses offered at LWHS; however, students do access college math courses at the local community college. This will forever be in a state of change based on student need and the postsecondary institutions’ ability to staff the courses.
12 Tutoring and mentoring opportunities through community partners
See above for description of Big Brother. Florida’s Natural tutors at site for SY07. Green and Gold Foundation utilized for SY08. Youth Leadership Lake Wales (chamber of commerce) and Young Leaders Program also offer services. (SY12) National Honor Society began the Learning Connection in 2011; high academic achievers partner with struggling learners during Academic Coaching and lunch. A mentoring program with LW Chamber began in 2011 and continues. Bridges Program is designed to ensure that students do not get lost in a large school population. This program is managed by the administrative staff. In 2012, six college Academic Coaches were hired to specifically tutor students who did not pass the Alg. 1 EOC.
13 Social Studies: students must complete course study in:
1) American History 2) World History 3) Economics and Government
Per Florida graduation requirements. (SY12) Per Florida graduation requirements.
14 Will also offer: 1) Law Studies 2) Psychology 3) World Geography
Law Studies has been offered but enrollment has not justified course. Psychology found on master schedule and offered on campus by PCC. (SY12) Business Law, offered Spring of 2011 on LWHS’ campus, is now offered on PSC’s campus. Psychology and AP Psychology are offered within the regular school day. AP Human Geography is now offered to all students, but
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it is primarily for 9th graders in the IB program. 15 Will initiate courses in:
1) Main Religions of the World (11-‐12) 2) Minority Studies (10-‐12) 3) WWII (11-‐12)
2. B pages 10-‐11
Minority Studies ongoing through MAPS program on master schedule for SY07.
Due to IB and career academies the Social Studies course offerings are changing to reflect those needs.
16 Will utilize: 1) Classroom materials 2) Technology 3) Community partners
2. B. page 11 See previous of community partners. Teachers using technology through Promethean Systems campus wide. Also use computer lab for research. Evident on walk through. Entire campus is wireless for SY08 and also has implemented two mobile laptop labs. (SY12) In 2011, a private donor gifted 1.2 million for an iPad program that was implemented school wide. In the fall of 2012, we have 400 ipads on a 24/7 model and the remaining ipads used in the core course at the school. LWHS staff members have access to Promethean technology as well as the vast offering of Open Source opportunities: I University, Kahn Academy, MIT and Stanford’s Open Sourse, TED Talks, as well as teacher created content. The access to this technology has shaped the teaching strategies and requires on-‐going Professional development. In the fall of 2012, 500 thousand was gifted to LWHS to ensure the texts/materials/technology were in place for the IB program and the Career Academies.
17 Science: students must have 2 lab courses Per Florida graduation requirements. (SY12) Per Florida graduation requirements.
18 Virtual classroom available Available through FVS not specific to LWHS. LWHS utilizes FVS and provides computers to students who need access. Evidence of student enrollment in FVS found in student cums and Genesis.
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(SY12) Beginning 2012-‐13, LWHS is providing a virtual classroom through a partnership with FLVS. Students continue to access virtual courses through FLVS on an independent basis as well.
19 Community partners: 1) Instruction 2) Mentoring 3) Job shadowing 4) Internships 5) Employment
Career Shadow Day in conjunction with LW chamber of commerce. 60-‐80 students participate in this event geared for 11th graders. College and Career Fair held in fall for all juniors and seniors. Colleges, Universities and businesses on campus. (SY12) Colleges continue to conduct informational sessions for students on campus as well as provide opportunities for college campus tours. Continued partnership with Polk Works and the Chamber of Commerce.
20 School offers regular, honors, and AP courses in: 1) Integrated Science 2) Biology 3) Marine Science 4) Chemistry 5) Earth/Space Science 6) Anatomy and Physiology
See Master Schedule for course offerings. Integrated Science and Marine Science have been removed from the Polk County Course Code Directory as core courses for science articulation. (SY12) LWHS offers Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space Science, and Anatomy and Physiology
21 Wants to initiate: 1) Physics 2) Ecology 3) Chemistry II
Honors and AP Physics are on SY07 and 08 master schedules. Chem II and AP Chemistry are now offered for students. Ecology is now offered via AP Environmental Science. Ecology has been removed by the state of FL. (SY12) LWHS offers Physics/AP Physics and Chemistry/AP Chemistry.
22 Foreign Language: 1) French 2) Spanish
Spanish evident on master schedule. French offered for two years. Rachel Miller hired for French and taught for a year and a half. Class has not been offered due to lack
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of enrollment. (SY12) Spanish is the only language taught at LWHS; it will continue to be the only language taught for the next few years. With the implementation of the IB, Spanish Language B and ab initio are the two options.
23 May offer Latin in upper levels Component not evident. Check again next year. No Latin currently offered. School is seeking a certified teacher. (SY12) Not currently offering Latin
24 Virtual Classroom Students referred to FVS not specific LWHS. LWHS utilizes FVS and provide computers to students who need access. Evidence of student enrollment in FVS found in student cums and Genesis. (SY12) Beginning 2012-‐13, LWHS is providing a virtual classroom through a partnership with FLVS. Students continue to access virtual courses through FLVS on an independent basis as well.
25 Visual Arts & Music: students must have one of the following:
1) Art 2) Dance 3) Drama 4) Literary Arts 5) Music
2. B. page 12 Art, Music, Drama, and Dance evident on schedule. Formal Dance class is evident on master schedule. Literary Arts evident via Journalism course as found on master schedule for SY 05, 06, 07, 08. Course offered for SY09 but canceled due to only nine students enrolled. Friday night there is a unity in the community event where LWHS bagpipes will play and Scottish dancers will perform. Chorus presents madrigal dinner at Lake Wales Arts Center. Band performs on the mall. Pioneer Days. Additional community experiences available at site. Drama is presenting two plays. (SY12) As of 2012, LWHS offers Drama, Film, TV Production, Photography, Band, Music Appreciation, Dance, Strings, and Chorus. Currently, we have the
Component not evident for Literary Arts (journalism) due to student enrollment. Will offer again for SY10.
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option of offering visual arts in partnership with Polk State College.
26 Curriculum could include: 1) Drawing and Painting 2) Ceramics and Sculpture 3) AP Visual Art 4) Computer and Digital Art 5) Photography 6) Video and Film 7) Beginning Dance and Dance Performance 8) Drama 9) Poetry 10) Short Story 11) Newspaper 12) Beginning Choir 13) Chorus and Select Choir 14) Women’s and Men’s Choir 15) Music Theory 16) Marching Band 17) Concert, Orchestra, and Jazz Band 18) Small Ensembles 19) General Music (piano and guitar) 20) Music Theory
Drawing and Painting-‐on schedule Ceramics-‐on schedule from 04 to 08 and will be offered for 09-‐10 Computer/Digital Art-‐web page and tech class as stated on schedule Video and Film-‐TV Productions Dance-‐formal dance class on master schedule Drama-‐on schedule Poetry-‐integrated into English I-‐IV Newspaper-‐Digital Design-‐see previous comment regarding Journalism section(s)-‐ Full Choral program-‐on schedule Marching Band-‐on schedule Concert Band is Marching Band dependent on season. Orchestra-‐on schedule Keyboarding and Guitar as stand alone. Offered on basis of need. AP Visual Art-‐no enrollment Photography-‐will be offered SY10 Music Theory-‐offered SY07. (SY12) See above (25)
27 Work with the community for participation in local events and field trips.
See above descriptions. Also participated in the World Series Softball Parade. Homecoming Parade. MLK Parade, Christmas Parade. See examples listed in tab 25. (SY12) Many local partnerships include LW Care Center, Chamber of Commerce, Mountain Lake, Polk Works, PSC, etc.
28 Physical Education: Curriculum will include: 1) weight training 2) team sports
2. B. page 13 See master schedule for evidence. Court has been resurfaced.
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3) individual and dual sports 4) softball 5) volleyball 6) basketball 7) aerobics 8) personal fitness 9) tennis (after court resurfacing)
(SY12) See master schedule for evidence. All currently offered with the addition of HOPE.
29 Faculty will develop a school-‐wide behavior management plan.
See copy of plan. Character Ed. Wall with appropriate components. Embedded within PE curriculum. New recognitions initiated with seniors. Planning a senior trip as an organized event. Planning something for next fall for students who show a learning gain and will lay back on class instruction. Pep Rallies have been brought back, bon fire night, and homecoming parade. Honor Roll Parties and Academic Awards Ceremony recognizing student achievement. (SY12) In 2011, a system of to manage the smaller discipline issues was implemented; Community Sanctions are used by the staff members. If the behavior rises to a high level a general referral is used. The Highlander Bridges Program was implemented to ensure that the students who have a pattern of counter-‐productive behavior will have a mentor. LWHS has also implemented a leadership class led by our ROTC instructors for students referred by teachers. This has proven to be successful.
30 Pre-‐service and in-‐service training to implement for teachers.
Calendar of teacher trainings reside with Daniele Shick or current reading coach for school. See also HRD scheduler and title II trainings. See sample. Sept. 13, 2005 training on how to access student FCAT data. (SY12) LWHS has an instructional coach who manages
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our Professional Development calendar. Teach Like a Champion, IB, College Board, Single Gender, technology, and much more have been and will continue to be offered.
31 Students will develop own: 1) Mission statement 2) Vision statement 3) Belief statement 4) Code of ethics
2. B. page 14 Student representatives are from all grades and attend school SAC meetings to provide feedback in relation to items as listed. Additionally, through an advisory class students develop their own mission and belief statements as a collective class body by grade level. (SY12) Students are surveyed and that information is used to inform the administrative work of the school. In 2011, we formed a Principal’s Council which meets apx. 9-‐10 times per year in order to understand the thoughts of the students.
32 Ethical leadership and/or work/business ethics included in the curriculum
Evident in ninth grade career class (SY 04-‐08) (currently covered in 22minute advisory class) and parts of other programs. See also tab 31. (SY12) Students designed a Highlander Code of Civility to guide students as they continue to help improve LWHS.
33 Gold Ticket awards program Historically school had a program to draw a student name and offer a monetary reward. See also tab 29 for awards programs that have been substituted.
No longer in use.
34 Integration of Technology throughout the Curriculum: use of technology in schools –
1) administrative network 2) school-‐based websites 3) career-‐based technology applications and
training 4) TV production
Jeremy Shick-‐site based network manager. Genesis and Outlook and media connected to PCSB as well as SAP, www.lwcharterschools.com/lwhs, walk through two business labs, TV production walk through, Media center have been upgraded with new computers and wireless computers, computers for CPT with PCC. Parent internet viewer implemented. Handouts and
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5) Computer-‐based research capabilities 6) More efficient communication with
teachers and parents
information on FCAT explorer. Teachers and parents communicate via e-‐mail. Connect Ed also used for parent communication. (SY11-‐12) Implemented an iPad initiative and have redesigned the staff according to the needs of the program. In the summer of 2011, LWHS upgraded their network and established a new wireless system at the cost of $160,000. (SY12) LW Charter Schools became independent from Polk County by implementing WAN and EVPL.
35 System-‐wide Technology Network Coordinator Jeremy Shick on extended contract and coordinates both roles. (SY12) We have redesigned the staff needed to operate our system.
36 System-‐wide Development Office/Grant Writer to obtain grants and corporate sponsorship to upgrade all technology.
Francis McMichael at central office in a community relations capacity. (SY12) Lake Wales Charter School began a Capital Campaign in order to enhance the programs at all schools.
37 PCSB to update TV production equipment to digital
School has attempted to contact David Yates regarding matter. Not updated upon site visit 9/26/05. Updates not evident upon review 9/22/08. In the summer of 2011, a new TV production suite was opened. Excellent facilities for the classes offered.
38 Lake Wales High School employs own network manager.
2. B. page 15 Jeremy Schick-‐see above (SY11-‐12) See above (34)
39 LWHS will improve its technology by: 1) Establishing a standard classroom model of
Demonstrated upon walk through. Promethean model, eiki model, and standard model (some with just teacher
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networked computers w/ internet access and other multimedia equipment
2) Operating centralized or specialized computer labs and media labs
3) Working w/ teachers and staff in use of technology software and hardware
4) Providing training for teachers to enhance computer skills
station and others with mini labs present in rooms) Shick provides trainings and maintains schedule. GED program on site in portable with east area adult. (SY12) We have continued to move in the direction of full technology integration. We have conducted training on My Big Campus, OnCourse, flipping the classroom, using resources such as Ted Talks, MIT Open Source, etc.
40 Virtual classroom See above. 41 Integration of Career Paths into the Curriculum:
Michigan Career Pathways program 2. B. page 16 See syllabus for career path. Whitaker. Career class was
in 9th grade only for 04-‐08. Presently, this material is a part of the daily 22-‐minute advisory class. General four-‐year plans are covered here and implemented via state EPEP. EPAP survey provides data on students declaring a major area of interest as required by the State. (SY12) Through an academic coaching model, students are exposed to a multitude of concepts including career themed information. Students are also able to access professionals from various industries through a Speaker Series that is in its second year. Approximately once a month an industry professional visits the school and speaks to students regarding their background and career experiences.
42 7 Career paths: 1) Arts and Communication 2) Business, Management, Marketing, and
Technology 3) Engineering/Manufacturing and Industrial
Technology 4) Health Services 5) Human Services 6) Natural Resources and Agriscience 7) Academic
2. B. page 16-‐17
See syllabus and see hallway with career painted on halls. Evident on walk through and teacher conference. Additionally, curriculum is now covered in the advisory class. (SY12) Lake Wales High School has incorporated five career academies that fall under the career pathways written into the original charter application. Through the offering of the following established academies, students are able to explore various career paths:
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1. Early Childhood and Teacher Education Academy 2. Medical Academy 3. Academy of Web Design 4. Culinary Academy 5. Automation and Production Technology
Academy Over the course of the next two years, LWHS has plans to offer a Digital Production Academy, an Agritechnology Academy, and an Environmental and Geographic Academy. Students are able to explore an academic pathway by accessing the school’s International Baccalaureate program, Dual Enrollment, or Advanced Placement courses.
43 Career path components: 1) Educational Development Plans (EDPs) 2) Internships 3) Career classes 4) Visits to businesses 5) Job shadowing 6) Final presentation 7) Graduation requirements 8) Portfolios 9) Teacher externships
2. B. page 17 School us using 4 year plan in place od EDP. EPEP has replaced EDP based on state requirements. Free Enterprise Day discussed previously. Portfolios for 9th grade only. Principal has taken staff to Florida’s Natural, LW Hospital, and other schools to see programs. Early Childhood Career Academy on site to offer internships. (SY12) School is no longer using EDPs or having students create an ePep, as the State no longer requires each student to complete one. Internships, career classes, visits to business, job shadowing, teacher externships, etc. are being provided through our career academies and career themed courses such as argriculture, TV production, and ROTC.
Not currently doing EDP’s. This has been replaced by EPEP’s as required by the state. School will submit letter explaining replacement. Teacher externship individually not implemented. School would like to remove.
44 College Component: Matrix provided (pg 19-‐21) 1) Partnership w/ PCC to become feeder high
school 2) PCC will provide college instruction on site
in LWHS (dual enrollment) 3) Advanced placement
See master schedule for dual enrollment classes, AP, and college courses (psychology, speech, and humanities all offered in spring). Bridge partnership formed with PCC developed with Dr. McCabe for high schools to partner with community colleges to determine college readiness to guide in academic course selection to be prepared for
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4) College courses.
college. Effective Spring09, college readiness will be mandated by the state for CPTs. (SY12) See master schedule for dual enrollment classes, AP, and IB. Partnership between PSC and LWHS still exists to provide college instruction on site. School also works with PSC to administer PERT to determine college readiness to guide in academic course selection to be prepared for college. Through this partnership student access to college courses has dramatically increased.
45 May also partner with: 1) Warner Southern College (teaching) 2) Webber International University 3) Ridge Vocational Technical School
School has discussed options with district and instructional staff. No programs have been established due to cost. School does work with Ridge. Warner and Webber participate in Career Shadowing and College and Career Fair for the school. (SY12) School continues to explore options local colleges and institutional staff; however, no programs have been established due to cost. School continues to have a strong partnership with Ridge. Warner and Webber continue to participate in college and career related events and provide student tours.
46 Medical Services: 1) Partner w/ LW Hospital Center, Greater LW Health Foundation, and PCC 2) Curriculum: courses at LWHS (dual enrollment PCC) 3) Scholarships established by the Foundation
2. B. page 22 (SY12) LWHS has formed a partnership with LW Medical Center, LW Fire Department, and PSC Medical Program in connection with the school’s Medical Academy. Beginning with the 2012-‐13 school year, dual enrollment courses will be offered through this academy in conjunction with PSC.
47 Agriculture: partner w/ 1) PCC 2) U of F 3) Florida’s Natural and area growers 4) related area businesses 5) Area veterinarians
On the job training through agriculture program. These students work with local growers and area businesses in the agricultural field. Agricultural coop program. FFA participants work with veterninarians to coordinate “show” animal care.
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6) Testing labs 7) Polk County 8) State of Florida
(SY12) Consistent with previous comments.
48 Classes in: 1) agricultural sciences 2) earth sciences 3) environmental sciences 4) animal sciences 5) aquaculture 6) forestry 7) horticulture 8) mechanics 9) citrus 10) business 11) leadership 12) “employability skills”
(SY12) See master schedule: Ag science-‐as stated Earth science-‐as stated Animal-‐vet and animal science Mechanics-‐as stated Leadership-‐as stated LWHS plans to expand its offerings and incorporate a career focus including “employability skills” through the implementation of the Agritechnology Career Academy. This academy will become an umbrella over many agricultural foci including citrus, horticulture, vet and animal, food growth and production, and sustainability issues. This program is structured through project based learning with a hands-‐on agriculture lab: Highlander Farms, which will cultivate the land, plant, and harvest crops. This program will link the agricultural production studies with healthy lifestyle and economic studies.
Components 5 and 6 not evident. School would like to remove.
49 Partner w/ FFA FFA program evident at site. 50 Family and Consumer Science: partner w/:
1) PCC 2) Webber International University 3) Ridge Vo-‐tech 4) Local businesses
2. B. page 22-‐23
School participates in an even start program and volunteers during the school day as well at local elementary schools. No partnerships as listed for components 1, 2, 3, and 4. Students participate in early childhood program with dual enrollment for PCC (SY12) LWHS Early Childhood and Teacher Education Academy has a school based enterprise offering child care services from birth through VPK. High School students are able to participate in hands on activities, job shadow at local elementary schools, attempt industry certifications (ECPC and CDA), and gain up to 12 dual enrollment credits. LWHS has a strong partnership with
Component not evident. School would like to remove and replace with early childhood program activities.
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PSC. No partnerships as listed for components 2, 3, and 4.
51 Career pathways in: 1) culinary arts 2) early childhood development 3) other consumer-‐related sciences (tourism,
aged care, etc.)
2. B. page 23 Part of the seven career pathways. See syllabus above. Specific to 9th grade career class. These topics/career pathways are only a part of the 9th grade curriculum. See also tab 41 regarding state required EPEP. (SY12) Components one and two are incorporated into the career academies offered at LWHS. Component three is incorporated through speaker series and academic coaching structure.
52 Industrial Technology: partner with: 1) Ridge Vo-‐tech 2) PCC 3) Area businesses
Print shop on campus. Does business with local companies. (SY12) Industrial technological concepts incorporated through Automation and Production Technology academy as well as an emerging entrepreneurial program that will involve local area business leaders. The school would like to renew partnership with Ridge Career Center to re-‐offer a welding program for the upcoming school year.
Print shop no longer exists.
53 May also offer courses in: 1) Communications Technology 2) Production Systems 3) Home Technology Systems 4) Computer-‐aided Drafting/Illustrative
Design Technology 5) Principles of Material and Processing
Technology 6) Construction Technology 7) Engineering Technology
See master schedule: Communications-‐intro to graphics and home tech systems Production-‐spring offering Advanced graphics course for drafting and illustrative design Construction tech-‐last year (SY12) See master schedule which includes Automation and Production Technology. This program will incorporate the use of CAD during the 2013-‐14 school year. LWHS was able to offer a construction and welding program for the 2011-‐12 school year; however, due to
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budget restraints, was unable to offer the program for the 2012-‐13 school year. The school has plans to offer construction technology and welding in the near future.
54 Additional instruction: 1) Virtual classroom 2) Television lab 3) Area institutions 4) Businesses
See above, TV lab present at site. (SY12) LWHS currently provides a virtual classroom setting through a partnership with Florida Virtual School. The school has a TV studio with editing suite on site. Through the development of a Digital Video Production Academy, area institutions and local businesses will be able to provide expertise regarding this industry.
55 Community Partners: (all this information is covered as part of other sections)
2. B. page 24 See above
56 Parental Involvement: School-‐parent contract 2. B. page 25 See copy 57 Reading Curriculum:
Jamestown Fluency Series using: 1) paired reading model 2) repeated reading 3) vocabulary
2. C. pages 25-‐26
See previous section on reading components. No longer use Jamestown Fluency Series
58 Materials: 1) Signature Series 2) The Wild Side 3) The Contemporary Reader 4) Goodman’s Five-‐Star Stories
Wild Side replaced with Outer Edge and Eureka. Contemporary Reader is available. Available but using Reader’s Handbook.
No longer use Signature Series, The Wild Side, The Contemporary Reader, or the Goodman’s Five-‐Star Stories.
59 Teaching Reading with Jamestown models: 1) strategic reading instruction 2) cooperative learning 3) reciprocal teaching techniques
Read 180 and Academy of Reading evident upon walk through. Also see above.
No longer use Jamestown models
60 Diagnostic tools (may use): 1) Stanford Diagnostic Reading Test (SDRT) 2) Woodstock Diagnostic Reading Battery
(WDRB)
SDRT evident. See PMRM for results. Additionally, SRI, DAR, and MAZE are used for diagnostics. (SY12) LWHS uses SRI and MAZE. In addition SRA and
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Achieve3000 are used. 61 Cooperative Learning (these may be used):
1) Heterogeneous Learning groups 2) Jigsaw (heterogeneous groups/expert
groups/back to original group to coach their area of “expertise.”
3) Investigation (heterogeneous groups given research tasks)
4) Roundtable 5) Think-‐Pair-‐Share 6) Numbered Heads Together 7) Simple Structures 8) Tribes
2. E. page 28 Sample lesson plan.
62 Low Student-‐Adult Ratio: 1) In accordance w/ class size reduction act. 2) Use volunteers (tutoring, etc.) to bring
down the ratio
See Genesis reports. Last CSR show 24.8:1. (SY12) See Genesis report; met Class Size Amendment Requirement
63 Time as an Asset: Individual student mastery as opposed to seat time.
2. E. page 29 Sample lesson plan.
64 Multiple Learning Styles – (Brain-‐based learning – Cognitive Sciences):
1) Task Analysis 2) Advanced Organizers 3) Immediate Feedback 4) Re-‐teaching
See teacher inservice schedule provided. Also reference literacy notebook at site.
65 Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Application and Individual Learning Styles – instruct students according to individual learning styles.
1) Linguistic 2) Logical/mathematical 3) Spatial 4) Bodily/kinesthetic 5) Musical 6) Interpersonal
2. E pages 29-‐30
See Carleen Boyer. Inservice training also done with Rosie Scott. (SY12) Concepts still utilized.
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7) Intrapersonal 8) Environmental
66 Critical and Creative Thinking Skills: problem solving approach
1) Fluency 2) Flexibility 3) Originality 4) Elaboration
2. E. page 30 Carleen Boyer provided overview of implementation. (SY12) Concepts still utilized
67 Other learning styles addressed: 1) Learning Modalities 2) Left Brain/Right Brain Styles 3) Social Learning 4) Concrete/Abstract Learning 5) Global/Analytic Learning
Carlen Boyer provided overview of implementation. (SY12) Concepts still utilized
68 ESE contract language 2. F. page 31 Genesis report for IEP compliance. 69 LWHS will retain:
1) Guidance Counselor 2) ESE teachers 3) Behavior Specialist
Guidance-‐Costine and Roberts ESE teachers-‐3 in class and five inclusion and one ese facilitator Behavior spec.-‐Shannon Root, is utilized via consultative services on an as needed basis. In the past, she has been used for targeted student cases. It is believed that the IDEA budget has a line item for said services if access is necessary. (SY12) LWHS maintains its guidance staff with a full-‐time guidance secretary, as well as a full-‐time school psychologist.
70 LEP: 1) ESOL certified personnel 2) Students will follow or exceed curriculum
PCSB guidelines 3) LWHS will adopt PCSB LEP plan 4) LWHS will abide by requirements of LULAC
et al. v. State Board of Education Consent
2. G. page 31 ESOL certified personnel will follow up with validity periods as stated below. School states accommodations were made with dictionaries, bilingual guidance counselor. School now currently has full time ESOL certified teacher. Cherie Pintch hired for 2005-‐2008. Documentation of teachers certified in ESOL in AP’s office. Santiago asked for
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Decree (1990) 5) Work with parents 6) Home Language Survey
certification/endorsement…this should have been aligned to student assignment. Cat. 1 English teachers working on endorsement. Home language survey is done when students register for school and then placed in cum folder. In the preceding year, LEP was done and then went to guidance counselor to work with accommodations. Terry Laster did ESOL testing for school. Now Terry Roberts does this testing. The TO was the person who entered the code for the students. If bilingual, parents met with guidance counselor. If Creole or otherwise, a student was called upon to assist. Outside of this the LEP committee was called. Santiago asked if school had a copy of last year’s LEP plan. She also asked who was used for translation. School used Spanish teacher. School states they have a log of that use. Adaptations to testing were provided in a separate room with the LEP guidance counselor. Santiago requested a list of a parent LEP committee. School is looking for a list. Santiago asked about the consent decree and requested copy. School to send list of teachers to Santiago. She also asked how instruction was accommodated. She also asked for a list of students entered into ESOL program and number of those that exited. Compare ESOL to gifted and AP enrollments. Cum and student folder reviewed at site showed evidence of ESOL procedures being implemented with minor misfiling pieces. Santiago states that her team will be coming in and randomly observing during the year. (SY12) Working to remain in compliance with State ESOL requirements; personnel has changed.
71 Student Assessment: (See chart pg. 32) 3) B. page 32 See FCAT results as available, AP results at site, CPT and SAT at site. See also annual report.
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(SY12) All data is available at school site. 72 Id. Of Student Strengths and Needs: moving from
traditional testing to authentic assessment. 3. C. page 33 Example…inservice was given on different types of
assessment and taxonomy, lesson plans demonstrate lesson plans with rubrics. Instructional focus program was used for FCAT release data school 06-‐09 (SY12) Continued to gather State data, local student surveys, and work with Principal’s Council and staff members to better identify student needs.
73 Statewide Assessment: will participate in statewide assessment program
3. E. page 33 Scores evident. See annual report. (SY12) Yes we will participate in Statewide Assessments.