Scotts valley High school

1. Scotts valley High school • Single Plan for Student Achievement • 2009-2010

2. WASC - SPSA • First Single Plan Established with WASC in 2007, Before 2007 No Formal Analytic Process for Program Evaluation • Academic Performance Index-

3. WASC Cans(Critical Academic Needs) • Curriculum alignment, scope and sequence, curriculum mapping, incorporation of Essential state standards, and articulation with the middle school • Disaggregation and analysis of student data across a range of assessments, subject areas, and grade level progression • Grade-specific and subject-specific performance benchmarks and rubrics for each course • Increase electives appropriate for all students • Restate achievement goals in attainable growth targets • Incorporation and assessment of school-wide expected learning results (ESLRs). • System of goals and evaluation for the IB program

4. SVHS PLC Strategies • Review and Analyze Student Achievement • Define Essential Standards from State Content Standards • Align Curriculum to State Content Standards • Design Scope & Sequence of Curriculum • Define Achievement Goals, Implement Curriculum • Monitor Achievement and Modify Curriculum

5. cahsee Conclusions indicated by the 2009 CAHSEE data: English-Language Arts Test 2007- Of 229 Grade 10 students tested, 93% passed 2008- Of 224 Grade 10 students tested, 96% passed 2009- Of 201 Grade 10 students tested, 96% passed Mathematics Test 2007- Of 228 Grade 10 students tested, 93% passed 2008- Of 224 Grade 10 students tested, 96% passed 2009- Of 201 Grade 10 students tested, 96% passed • Consistent Strong Performance • 2nd Highest County Pass Rate

6. AYP SubGroups- English Learners

7. AYP SubGroups- Special education

8. AYP SubGroups- Socio-economic

9. English CST Progress English-Language Arts Department Goal for 2010: The English Department will increase the number of students achieving proficiency in CST/ELA to 81%. Proficiency includes Proficiency and Advanced categories. Proficiency Growth indicates improvement in % of students at Proficient or Advanced performance.

10. English CST Grade Level Comparisons 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade

11. Curriculum RedesignJamie Tuckey, English 2,3,4 • Transition from Literature-based to CST Blueprint • Unit Emphasis on CST Skills • In-Depth address to CST Blueprint • Increased horizontal alignment between teachers • Stronger Assessment alignment to Essential Standards

12. Mathematics Goal for 2009-2010 SPSA: For mathematics courses, the percent of Proficient and Advanced students will increase to 59% proficient and advanced on the 2010 CST.

13. Math CST Progress (Scope- Pre to Alg 1A, Frosh Only) General Math n=10 n=17 Algebra I (Scope- Alg 1A/1B/Alg 1) n=120 n=105

14. Math CST Progress Geometry n=192 n=151 Algebra II n=168 n=190 (Scope- Alg 1/Geom/Alg 2/Statistics) Summative Math n=131 n=108 Includes Soph/Jrs. in Precalculus, Math Studies, Math Survey, Statistics, IB Math SL/HL1

15. Math Action PlanToni Dunn, Algebra I & II • Major Accommodations • Alignment of: • Scope & Sequence aligned with STAR/CST testing • Essential Standards aligned with State Essential Stds. (Blueprint) • Common Assessments and Collaborative Analysis between Teachers • Assess regularly, Re-Teach/Adjust Curriculum to fill-in knowledge gaps for students as Necessary • Increased (5)6-8/9-12 Articulation to improve Continuum of Content • Use High Probability Instructional Strategies (Marzano), Training & Implementation

16. Algebra 2 Final (One Sample Period), January 2010

17. Comprehensive HS Meeting Diverse Needs of Learners • Providing broad scope of Course Offering in a “shrinking” economy • Sustain IB Program and Course Offerings • The IB program provides a high rigor level of instruction for college-prep students.  The effectiveness of the program is evaluated through the student's performance on Internal Assessments, paper projects, End-of-Course Exam results, and college acceptance rates for IB diploma grads. • In 2008-2009, SVHS performed and comprehensive Five-Year Review of the IB program as mandated by the IBO.  A major focus of the self-study was to rate ourselves against a formal set of standards and to identify our strengths and areas for growth.  These areas for growth have then become our IB goals for the next five years.  The goals were created with initial action plans to be expanded upon over the coming year. • Sustain and Increase R.O.P. offerings • Culinary Arts, Careers in Marketing II, Digital Photography; SVHS has sustained the addition of one new course each year for four straight years through the support R.O.P.

18. Safe Place to Learn Building Healthy Ideals and Resilience • Monitor Trends in Behavior • Healthy Kids Survey • CDE Cut (maybe gone) • “Too Good For Drugs”

19. AIM- InterventionValerie Bariteau, Asst. Principal • Any student identified by • School • Police • Parents • Required participation in Intervention Program • 8 week series (w. Pre-/Post Assess), Group Work • Coping skills, peer pressure

20. RAAP- Project Success • Prevention Series • Targeting 10th grade students, small groups • Expands 9th grade Health Curriculum • Continues to develop coping/peer pressure skills • Intervention Groups • Contrast to other schools...

21. Our Task...to teach them to Fly.It’s always a great day to be a falcon!