Ware County High School

1. Ware County High School Goal 1, Objectives 2 and 4 Dr. Tim Dixon, Principal Mrs. 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

2. Objectives / Implementation 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) 9-12 Graduation 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.

3. YEAR 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 % RATE 58.2 58.9 59.3 73.6 80 Graduation Rate

4. 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.

5. Class of 2010 • --------- Potential Graduates • --------- Passed all parts of the GHSGT • --------- Credits – on target • --------- Part of a new cohort

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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)

9. 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

10. 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

11. Technology