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Quick Facts about Us. In 2005-2006:132,482 students (K-12)*2nd largest district in California8th largest urban district in United States9,044 certificated staff (approx. 7,228 in the classroom)*6,796 classified staff*14,555 total full-time equivalents*216 total educational facilities$1.06 bi
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1. SRN 2006 Summer Institute at StanfordRedesigning Schools & TeachingJune 21, 2006 Intro from SuptIntro from Supt
2. Quick Facts about Us In 2005-2006:
132,482 students (K-12)*
2nd largest district in California
8th largest urban district in United States
9,044 certificated staff (approx. 7,228 in the classroom)*
6,796 classified staff*
14,555 total full-time equivalents*
216 total educational facilities
$1.06 billion annual budget
3. Our Facilities 216 total educational facilities
114 elementary (K-5 or K-6)
23 middle
27 high (9-12 or 10-12)
18 atypical (grade configuration)
34 charter
25 childhood development centers
4. Our Students Ethnic diversity (students)*:
43.4% Hispanic
25.6% White
6.9% Filipino
5.5% Indochinese
3.2% Asian
13.9% African-American
Socio-economic make-up:
27.5% English learners
54.5% eligible for free or reduced meals Approximately 16,000 special education students
More than 22,500 students participate in the Gifted and Talented Education program
5. Why Renew Our High Schools? Quality instruction is key to student achievement, but we also need
Personalization
Student Engagement
High Expectations
Discuss personalization, student engagement, and culture of high expectations
What are they and why important
Include anecdotes – student who couldn’t find teacher to write recommendation, etc. Discuss personalization, student engagement, and culture of high expectations
What are they and why important
Include anecdotes – student who couldn’t find teacher to write recommendation, etc.
6. Why Renew Our High Schools? Only ~67% of 9th graders who enter district high schools receive a standard high school diploma four years later
What happens to the rest?
Data based on students entering 9th grade in 1997 and graduating in 2001.
Of the 33 percent of entering ninth graders who did not receive a diploma in four years,
14 % dropped out
4 % had not yet completed high school graduation requirements
8 % moved to non-district alternative graduation programs
3 % returned to Mexico
4 % were unaccounted for
Info from 9/9/03 board report
Data based on students entering 9th grade in 1997 and graduating in 2001.
Of the 33 percent of entering ninth graders who did not receive a diploma in four years,
14 % dropped out
4 % had not yet completed high school graduation requirements
8 % moved to non-district alternative graduation programs
3 % returned to Mexico
4 % were unaccounted for
Info from 9/9/03 board report
7. Why Renew Our High Schools? Only 2 out of 5 graduating seniors (38%) meet the minimum entrance requirements for the University of California and Cal State systems
Of the 11.3% of graduates who enroll in a California State University
53% require remedial English courses
46% require remedial mathematics courses
Info from 9/9/03 board report
Info from 9/9/03 board report
8. Why Renew Our High Schools? What our students have said:
Classes are “not really intellectually stimulating”
They want “inspiring” instruction and to feel they belong
They do not feel connected to adults in their school
Info from 9/9/03 board report
Info from 9/9/03 board report
10. “…all else being equal, small schools tend to produce significantly better results for students. These results are most pronounced for students who are typically least well served by traditional schools.” Linda Darling-Hammond
School Redesign Network at Stanford University
11. Small schools have: Better attendance
Stronger academic achievement
Lower dropout rates
Higher grades
Fewer failed classes
Greater participation in activities
Less vandalism
Fewer behavioral incidents
12. Elements of Good Small Schools Personalization
Continuous relationships
High Standards and performance-based assessment
Authentic curriculum
Adaptive pedagogy
Multicultural and anti-racist teaching
Knowledgeable and skilled teachers
Collaborative planning and PD
Family and community connections
Democratic decision making
13. Redesigning Schools: What Matters and What Works Personalization
Continuous relationships
High Standards and performance-based assessment
Authentic curriculum
Adaptive pedagogy
Multicultural and anti-racist teaching
Knowledgeable and skilled teachers
Collaborative planning and PD
Family and community connections
Democratic decision making
15. Making it small is not enough! What makes the your small school unique?
How is instruction different?
How are we engaging and motivating the students?
What support are you getting from your district?
16. Other areas of Consideration Staff buy-in and theme selection
Business and community involvement (Advisory Boards)
Facilities modifications (decentralizing, admin offices)
Course offerings and curriculum development
Budget development
Student recruitment/marketing
Special need student support
Board approval
Principal selection and PD
Teacher recruitment and union issues
Athletics & Extra curricular activities (Complex wide)
Site leadership coordination (Complex boards)
District supports
17. Redesign High Schools Key Need: Enhance personalization and student engagement by creating small school environment
Crawford
San Diego
Kearny
18. Small School Themes Crawford High Educational Complex
School of Multimedia and Visual Arts (MVAS)
School of Community Health and Medical Practices (CHAMPs)
School of Law & Business
Invention and Design Educational Academy (IDEA) High School
19. San Diego High Educational Complex School of International Studies
LEADS (Lead, Explore, Achieve, Discover and Serve) High School
School of Communication Investigations in a Multicultural Atmosphere (CIMA)
School of Business
School of Media, Visual and Performing Arts
School of Science and Technology
20. Kearny High Educational Complex School of Digital Media and Design
School of Science, Connections and Technology
The Stanley E. Foster Construction Technology Academy
School of International Business
21. Other areas of Consideration Staff buy-in and theme selection
Business and community involvement (Advisory Boards)
Facilities modifications (decentralizing, admin offices)
Course offerings and curriculum development
Budget development
Student recruitment/marketing
Special need student support
Board approval
Principal selection and PD
Teacher recruitment and union issues
Athletics & Extra curricular activities (Complex wide)
Site leadership coordination (Complex boards)
District supports
24. Other areas of Consideration Staff buy-in and theme selection
Business and community involvement (Advisory Boards)
Facilities modifications (decentralizing, admin offices)
Course offerings and curriculum development
Budget development
Student recruitment/marketing
Special need student support
Board approval
Principal selection and PD
Teacher recruitment and union issues
Athletics & Extra curricular activities (Complex wide)
Site leadership coordination (Complex boards)
District supports
25. Kearny High Educational Complex Complex-level Administrative Roles and Responsibilities 2005-2006 SCT Principal Dawes
Complex Special Education Administrator; supervision and evaluation of
Advanced Placement (AP) site programs and testing
Library/Media Center; coordination; supervision and evaluation personnel and services
Complex Fast Track program; site coordination and supervision of
Complex Psychologist; supervision and evaluation of
ROTC; program supervision and evaluation of
BTSA; coordination of
Supervision of students; lunchtime and extended-day
Complex nurse; supervision /eval
Student ID’s, staff/student parking permits, school pictures; organization of
Bus transportation of students; coordinate and supervise for Complex
Site Student discipline; serious issues involving students in small schools. Zero Tolerance and Hearings
Break-ins, etc; contact after hours
Media contact if Hillegas/Hibbeln are absent SIB Principal Diaz-Booz
CELDT testing; coordination and supervision of
Advanced Placement (AP) site programs and testing
ROTC; evaluation of
Complex Fast Track program; site coordination and supervision of
Komet Korner: coordination and supervision of
Complex school police officer and campus security assistants; supervision and evaluation
Site Safety Plan; coordination of
Supervision of students; lunchtime and extended-day
Clerk Typist 1; coordination and supervision of. Includes complex bulletin
Complex Community Engagement Coordinator; coordination and supervision of. Includes facilities scheduling and master calendar
Ticket sales for home football and basketball games; coordinate and supervise
Food Services; liaison with district
Site Student discipline; serious issues involving students in small schools. Zero Tolerance and Hearings
Break-ins, etc; contact after hours
Media contact if Hillegas, Hibbeln and Dawes are absent
26. Kearny High Educational Complex Complex-level Administrative Roles and Responsibilities 2005-2006 DMD Principal Hibbeln
Advanced Placement (AP) site programs and testing
Complex Fast Track program; site and complex coordination and supervision of
Complex ASB program; supervision and evaluation of. Includes complex marquee
Complex drama program; supervision and evaluation of
Supervision of students; lunchtime and extended-day
Complex network systems technician; supervision and evaluation
Lifeskills; supervision and evaluation
Closed Circuit TV Communication; supervision and evaluation
Athletics; coordination and supervision of. Coordinate athletic programs/cheer and supervise ex-tended-day coaches. Responsible for creating supervision rotation schedule. Supervise athletic director
Extended Day; coordination of
Site Student discipline; serious issues involving students in small schools Zero Tolerance and Hearings
District Counselor; supervision of
Break-ins, etc; contact after hours
Media contact if Hillegas absent CTA Principal Hillegas
M/O, and MM work and facility repairs; supervision of
POS and custodial operations; supervision of; ordering and tracking of custodial supplies; Ordering of custodial supplies for complex
Maintenance Requests, and Requests for Services; coordination.
Keys; distribution for Complex
Advanced Placement (AP) site programs and testing
Complex Fast Track program; site coordination and supervision of
Supervision of students; lunchtime and extended-day
School-to Career; supervision of Student Center; EOS positions
Complex School Safety Plan
Director of Complex and Community Affairs; supervision of
Site Student discipline; serious issues involving students in small schools. Zero Tolerance and Hearings
Break-ins, etc; Contact after hours
Complex media contact
27. Shared Services & Areas Financial Clerk
Psychologist
Special Education
Complex Manager, receptionist, police, nurse, plant operations manager, & custodial
ASB
Journalism
Yearbook
Athletics
Auditorium
Gymnasium
Cafeteria
Media Center
Students may take courses across schools pending availability (Dual Enrollment)
28. Each school maintains autonomy with: Unique Theme
CDS code
Data (attendance, test scores, suspensions, Saturday School, Events)
Hiring of faculty/staff
Advisory Board
SSC/Governance
Site Plan
Budget
29. District Support All Schools
Special Education
Curriculum & Instruction
English Language Learner
Food Services
Textbooks
Police
Legal Department
Standardized Testing
Small Schools
Differentiated Support: Office of Secondary Schools Innovation intersite professonal development
Weekly meetings with Instructional Leader
Unrestricted dollars to augment small school allocations
30. Challenges Small Schools are more expensive to operate. Additional funding is needed.
Post & Bid Constraints limits selection of staff with greater impact on sites.
Principal, staff & teachers must assume multiple roles.
Diverse Personality Styles of Principals.
Collaboration
Shared Vision
Consistent Code of Discipline & Common Expectations.
Community Engagement, Buy In & Trust.
32. Early results All San Diego & Kearny are magnet schools. Crawford is choice complex with waiting lists.
Evidence of student engagement-POL’s & PBL’s
Positive comments from staff, students, and families
Orderly, quiet and cleaner campuses
Kids are accountable
Lower transiency rates
Improved student achievement
34. California High School Exit Exam Results for Class of 2006
35. California Exit Exam Scores for Class of 2006
36. Teacher Satisfaction 85% are happy to be in a small school
82% believe their students are benefiting from small schools
82% feel they have a voice
82% have accepted leadership roles
37. Additional Information www.sandi.net/hsrenewal