McClymondsYouth and McClymondsYouth and F il  C tFamily Center

PRESENTERS:

Kevin Taylor, Principal

Franklin Hysten, Director of Community Programs

h d ld h h l kl dThird Oldest High School in Oakland280 students, 90% African AmericanRich Legacy of Excellence in Sports, Community Leadership, EducationCommunity Leadership, Education& the ArtsThe only high school to have two people The only high school to have two people with Presidential Award of Freedom8 % f d b l h87% Proficient and below in Math67% Proficient and below in English/Language Arts25% in Juvenile Justice System

West Oakland, Historic Black Neighborhood

Institutional Oppression

Low Socioeconomic BackgroundLow Socioeconomic Background

High Crime Blocks

Strong Alumni Association

Th  C   R  S h l  i   i h N  S h l L d hi  The Context:  Revamp School starting with New School Leadership in 2010‐11

The Approach   Establish a Full Service Community SchoolThe Approach:  Establish a Full‐Service Community Schoolwith

Strong Academic CoreStrong Academic CoreHigh Community EngagementCollaborative Leadership with Institutional, CBO and Parent PartnershipspKey Strategy: Select a dynamic Youth Serving Community Based Organization (CBO)

Mission of McClymonds High School

McClymonds High School is a Full Service Community School that McClymonds High School is a Full-Service Community School that prepares Active Learners, Effective Communicators, and

Empowered Community Leaders who are College and Career ready by providing a rigorous academic curriculum and health ready by providing a rigorous academic curriculum and health and social services to support students and their families. We

envision a network of empowered graduates that affects positive change through success in college, career and community change through success in college, career and community

involvement

O T liOur Tagline

We work with youth with Leadership Potential to prepare them for college career and community lifeprepare them for college, career and community life.

Mission of the Mission of the McClymonds Youth and Family Center

The McClymonds Youth and Family Center is a multi-pronged strategy offering West Oakland youth and their

families a broad range of services, supports and families a broad range of services, supports and opportunities that prepare them for success in college,

career and community leadership. Programs support the academic enrichment and the social, emotional, physical , , p yand spiritual health of the whole child believing that all

students can and will learn

•Collaborative Leadership with Principalp p

•Advocacy for Students and School Community

•Program Design and Implementation

•Strategic Partnership Development•Strategic Partnership Development

•Evaluation

•Grants Management

•Sustainability

•Media Messaging: Mack is Back, School of g g ,Champions, In The West We Read

•Environmental Design: Halls and Walls Reflect•Environmental Design: Halls and Walls Reflect Community Values

•School-Wide Agreements for Youth and Adults

•Youth Leadership as “Ground”•Youth Leadership as “Ground”

•Strong Professional Development for Teachers g pto orient to student life

•Media Messaging: Mack is Back, School of g g ,Champions, In The West We Read

•Environmental Design: Halls and Walls Reflect•Environmental Design: Halls and Walls Reflect Community Values

•School-Wide Agreements for Youth and Adults

•Youth Leadership as “Ground”•Youth Leadership as “Ground”

Family Academics

Adult Ally Systems

Social Adult AllySocial Adult Ally

College Readiness

Academics & Enrichment

College and Careers

Cascading Leadership Strong Families Health and

Wellness

Data Driven, Standards Based

CurriculumC dit R

Senior InternshipsLegacy StudioMake at Mack

F ll ti C di t

Executive TeamStudent Body

CC P L d

Parent EducationResponsive Teacher

CARE Management

S h l B d Credit RecoveryCAHSEE Prep

Academic LiaisonAfterschool Programs

Full-time CoordinatorCollege CounselingTeachBar Test Prep

CC Peer LeadersIntergenerational

Mentoring

Parent Governance Parent Liaison

School-Based Health Center

(Children’s Hospital)

ActivitiesCCC Visits: 219Transcript review/resourcesp /College counselingCollege VisitsCoordinator co‐leads Senior AdvisoryBuilding Rigorous Internship Program integrated with Senior Capstone ProjectUsing CS Navigation to support and track student progress in college applicationsapplicationsSPAAT organization supports student athletesSenior Signing CeremonyScholar Athletes Signing CeremonyScholar Athletes Signing CeremonyParent Workshops on A‐G RequirementsCollege Alumni Panel for Juniors and Seniors

Parent Power NightsEmotional Intelligence Workshops▪ Decision‐making with your studentDecision making with your student▪ Conflict Resolution▪ Financial Planning▪ Grief Workshop▪ Support Group

PTSA and School Site Council

Responsive Teachers:  Student Success Meetings

Parent Coaching with Parent Liaison & Care Managerg g

Chappell Hayes Health Center sponsored by Children’s Hospital of Oakland

Provides Free Services:Provides Free Services:• Sports and school physicals • First aid • STI screening & Reproductive healthcare g p• Treatment of acute and chronic illnesses • Individual, family and group therapy

Referral System Revised1000 Unique Visits for 2011‐12

Care ManagementFull‐Time MSW Care Manager provides supports to 20% of students who need intensive interventionDedicated Staff Member to make connections with key community supports including parents, group homes, probation officers, and cliniciansg p , p ,Crisis Management

Completion of A‐G requirements by 55% of high school seniors by 2012; 50% of juniors will be on track to meeting A‐G requirementsAt least 75% of our youth will report increased leadership skills and increased internal assets, such as self‐confidenceAt least 75% of our youth will report increased leadership skills and increased internal assets, such as self confidenceParticipation by at least 75% of our youth in at least one community impact project or internshipYouth and staff can identify tangible examples of recommendations or actions taken to influence their school and community by youth leadersIncreased participation by 25% in parent education workshopsIncreased parent participation by 20% through organized parent advisory groupsIncreased parent participation by 20% through organized parent advisory groupsAt least 75% of a sample of participating parents will report that the events increased their connection to their children’s education.Staff report increased connection to key stakeholders, improved use of resources, and increased connection to local initiatives and/or funding sourcesBest practices highlighted. We are known as a model community schoolCollaborative partners report benefiting from connection to collaborative partners  at other sitesPlan in place to address administrative needs at each siteCommunity Programs Directors and staff report increased ability to comply with reporting requirementsStaff report that evaluation methods have become more streamlined and results integrated more fully into program Staff report that evaluation methods have become more streamlined and results integrated more fully into program planningUpdated strategic plan helps outline opportunities for new funding sources and strategic partnershipsNew government and foundation funding secured

We strive to help our students become successful individuals in school, career, community, and beyond.Increased  Graduation and College‐Acceptance g pRaised GPAsIncreased sense of self‐esteem, identity and personal efficacyAfterschool Participation up 300% in three yearsAfterschool Participation up 300% in three yearsParent Participation up by 100% over three yearsStrong Partnerships buttressed by commitment to best practices