high school redesign pocatello/chubbuck school district #25

High School Redesign

Pocatello/Chubbuck

School District #25

Why is High School Redesign Necessary?

Prepare for State Board of Education increased graduation requirements

Increase the relevance of the High School and Middle School experience to post secondary plans

Address the feeling of disconnect by some students

Meet the needs of an increased percentage of “at-risk” students

New State Board of Education Graduation Requirements Math credits increased from 4 to 6

– Middle School students must take Pre-Algebra before 9th grade

– Classes must meet Algebra I and Geometry I Standards– 2 credits must be taken the last year of high school

Science credits increased from 4 to 6 – Includes 4 credits of lab

Senior Project required including research paper and oral presentation by the end of grade twelve

ACT/SAT or Compass required by end of 11th grade AP/Concurrent Enrollment courses required to be available Credits for graduation increased from 42 to 46

High School / Middle School Redesign Committee Established in Jan. 2007: Chuck Wegner, Director of

Curriculum Bob Devine, Director of

Secondary Education Kathy Luras, Curriculum

Coordinator Marianne Donnelly, Board of

Trustees Anne LoPiccalo, Professional

Technical Coordinator Amy Brinkerhoff, HS Science Jean Hancock, HS Math/Science Marci Bartu, MS English Bill Knickrehm, CHS Asst.

Principal Candi Abou-Bakr, HHS Teacher

David Ross, HHS Principal Jim Harrell, IMS Principal Chrys Dayley, PHS Counselor Sue Ringquist, PHS Asst.

Principal Kathy Leishman, PEA Bonnie Bakes, Parent Michelle Winder, Parent Allen Andersen, Chamber

Education Committee Tim and Sheri Forhan,

Business/Parents Chuck Zimmerly, ICEE ISU Gracie Bingham, Student Karin Moscon, Instructional

Coach, HMS and IMS

POCATELLO/CHUBBUCKSCHOOL DISTRICT 25

“Maximizing Learning For All Students ThroughRigor, Relevancy, and Relationships”

Whatever It Takes! Vision:The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District empowers all students to attain high levels of learning and become responsible, contributing citizens in a democratic society. Each student will demonstrate academic and technological competency, develop an appreciation for the arts, and acquire the skills necessary to live a healthy lifestyle.



Whatever It Takes! Mission:The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District will:• Create and sustain a culture of learning embedded with high expectations and

accountability for students, staff, parents and the community;• Demonstrate the value and uniqueness of each student; • Foster caring relationships in students and adults through mutual trust and

respect; • Provide a safe, supportive and orderly learning environment for all to learn and

work; • Engage students through use of varied learning strategies; • Ensure adequate time for students to demonstrate proficiencies;• Incorporate relevancy into rigorous academic learning experiences;• Prepare students who respect and celebrate diversity;• Engage all students to develop character, social/emotional assets and a positive

work ethic;• Provide and maintain facilities that meet the future academic needs of students.



Whatever It Takes! Belief Statements:We believe:• A safe, supportive, caring and respectful environment is critical to student learning;• High expectations promote high levels of student achievement;• Students have a right to learn and are responsible for learning;• Students may not opt out of learning;• Students learn in different ways and at different rates;• Students must be challenged to think critically, problem‑solve, and work in teams;• Staff is committed to meet the needs of each student;• Students learn best through active engagement in their learning with highly qualified, professional staff;• Parents and the community play a vital role in a student’s educational success;• Education is a means to quality of life.

High School / Middle School Redesign

Committee Purpose: Research best practices for middle and high

schools Frame the State Board of Education’s revised

graduation requirements around current research and best practices

Determine how best to meet the new graduation requirements

Make recommendations to the Cabinet and Board of Trustees for implementation

High School / Middle School Redesign

Guiding Questions How can schools help each student reach his or her

true potential? How can schools inspire each student to discover his

or her inner passion to learn? How can schools honor the unique journey of each

individual through life? How can schools inspire our students to develop into

mature adults? How can schools make the secondary experience

more relevant to post secondary endeavors?

Timeline

January, 2007 – Establish Redesign Committee Jan – June, 2007 – Research and Best Practices June 11, 2007 – Redesign Committee formalizes

recommendations and establish parameters June 12-14, 2007 – Subcommittee outlines details Early Sept. 2007 – Redesign committee review and

approve proposal as outlined by subcommittee Sept./Oct. 2007 – Presentations to faculties, parent

groups, civic groups, school board, media

Timeline

Mid Oct. – End of Nov. 2007 – Obtain/compile feedback; refine proposal; define costs; begin fiscal planning; define scope of staffing

Dec. 2007 – Present proposal to School Board for information/consideration

Jan. 2008 – Obtain School Board approval Feb. 2008 – Develop implementation plan Feb. 2008 - Aug. 2009 – Prepare for implementation,

i.e., professional development, curriculum work, communication with parents/community

Fall 2009 - Full scale implementation

High School RedesignExecutive Summary(complete report at http://www.d25.k12.id.us)

1. Develop and implement a 5 year plan inclusive of career pathways

Agriculture & Natural Resources Arts & Communications Business & Management Engineering & Industrial Systems Health Sciences Human Resources

Freshman Year Sophomore Year Junior Year Senior Year

English 9 2 cr English 10 2 cr English 11 2 cr English 12 2 cr

Math 2 cr Math 2 cr Math 2 crorCollege Exam 1 crTest Prep

Math 2 cr

Physical Science 2 cr Biology 2 cr Science 2 crEither 11th or 12th

U.S. Government 2 cr

Global Perspectives 1 cr Humanities 2 crTaken any year

U.S. History 3 cr Economics 1 cr

Freshman Success 1 cr Health 1 cr Senior Project 1 cr

Speech or Debate 1 crTaken any year

Students who wish to complete the Business & Management Pathway must complete 7 credits from the following course offerings listed below. Please choose two or more classes for each of your freshman, sophomore, junior & senior years.

Pathway Options:Business Comp. Apps I & IIBusiness Law & EthicsUnderstanding BusinessWeb Design IForeign Language

Pathway Options:Accounting I & IIeCommerceMarketingWeb Design IIForeign Language

Pathway Options:Banking & InsuranceBusiness Management (Sports)EconomicsWeb Design IIIForeign LanguageEntrepreneurship6 Week InternshipEBCE/IOT/InternshipPsychology

Pathway Options:Idaho & the Global EconomyLiving on Your OwnAdvanced PsychologySociologyForeign LanguageEBCE/IOT/InternshipSenior Project

Total Available Electives 6 credits Total Available Electives 6 credits Total Available Electives 6-7credits Total Available Electives 7 credits

Business & Management – Elective Options

Business & Management – 5th Year PlanThe Fifth Year - Post Secondary Options Include:

LengthDegree School Idaho Median Wage Demand

1 year Marketing & Management ISU $22.62/hr Moderate

2 years Marketing & Management ISU $33.36/hr High

2 years Business Information ISU $13.24/hr High

2 years Web Page Design ISU $20.83/hr High

2 years Graphic Design/Printing ISU $11.86/hr High

4 Years Accounting Business Business Administration Business Education Finance General Business International Commerce Management Marketing

ISU $22.42/hr Very High

4 years Computer Information Systems

ISU $37.03/hr High

1 – 6 months On-the-Job Training N/A $8.27/hr Moderate

2 years minimum US Military N/A Depends on rank N/A

High School RedesignExecutive Summary

2. Initiate senior project/employability portfolio to include research & oral presentation

Who Am I? Where Am I Going? How Am I Going to Get There?

3. Implement advisory program Form positive relationships with students / connection to

school Oversight for the senior project

High School RedesignExecutive Summary4. Initiate job shadowing experience in 9th/11th

Grade

5. Develop and require 2 new freshman level courses:

Freshman Success (1 credit): Career/Aptitude Inventories, Personal Finances, Career Pathways – Career Unit to include interview skills, resumes, job apps., dressing for success, 5 year plan, job shadow, community service, character education, study skills, high school survival


Continued: Develop and require 2 new freshman level courses:

Global Perspectives (1 credit): Overview of global comparative world politics, governments, economies, and current events in relation to the United States and the world


7. Develop and implement a College Entrance Exam Prep course

8. Require math all 4 years OR require math in 9th, 10th, 12th grade and College Entrance Exam Prep course Jr. year

9. Require that beginning 08-09 Pre-Algebra will count as elective credit, not math credit


9. Convert to a trimester system beginning with the 2009-2010 school year

Three 12-week terms instead of two 18-week terms 5 classes per day instead of 6 15 classes per year instead of 12 70 minute class periods


Trimester Advantages: Ability to meet new increased requirements

without hiring additional staff Allows time to meet the demands of the new

Senior Project and college entrance exam requirements

Creates more credit opportunities for students Preserves elective programs One less daily transition for students One less class for students to simultaneously

track each term


10. Establish a school wide support system for students who choose not to complete course work or who are failing classes

11. Limit enrollment of student aides

12. Implement ACT Explore in middle school

15. Require Introduction to Keyboarding for all middle school students

“We're not weaving a new tapestry; We’re strengthening the one we have.”

high school redesign pocatello/chubbuck school district #25

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