small learning communities & trimester scheduling
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The Vision. Small Learning Communities & Trimester Scheduling. Jim Clark Jennifer Henry Teresa Nicosia Rachel McCormick. ”The Vision” Video Intro to Dixie. Larry Tibbs Brennon Sapp. Agenda for Today. Trimester-Basics (10-15 minutes) SOS Video (10-15 minutes) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITIES & TRIMESTER SCHEDULING
Larry TibbsBrennon Sapp
”The Vision” Video
Intro to Dixie
The Vision
Jim ClarkJennifer HenryTeresa Nicosia
Rachel McCormick
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Agenda for TodayAgenda for TodayTrimester-Basics (10-15 minutes)
SOS Video (10-15 minutes)
Intro to SOS (60+ minutes)
SOS Details & What it means for You
Lunch (50-70 minutes)
SOS Lessons/Flavoring (15 + 90 minutes)Average Presenter Presentation Time = 4.5 hrsAverage Salary of Presenters = $54,000Average Age of Presenters = 43Average Years of Experience = 16What is in this for me?
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Agenda for Today
1. Trimester-Basics (14 minutes)
2. SOS Video (11 minutes 53 seconds)
3. Intro to SOS (63 minutes)
4. SOS Details & What it means for You5. Lunch (60 minutes)
6. SOS Lessons/Flavoring (15 + 90 minutes)
– Math– Science– English– Social Studies
– Group I Electives– Group II Electives
We would also like to know why we are doing this, who has done it before, and how long we will be doing it?
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Agenda for Today
Trimester-Basics (10-15 minutes)
SOS Video (11 minutes)
Intro to SOS (60+ minutes)
SOS Details & What it means Lunch (?)
SOS Lessons/Flavoring (15 + 90 minutes)
Math Science English Social Studies
Group I Electives Group II Electives
We will tell you about ourselves
Whole Group (we will try to be friendly)
Eat with who you like!
In small groups & collaborative
Yes, we would love to answer your emails
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AgendaAgenda
Trimester-BasicsTrimester-Basics
SOS Video
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Lunch
SOS Lessons/Flavoring
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• Three-12 week grading periods each year
• Each class is worth ½ credit– Traditional 1 credit classes are split into A/B– Most AP/Dual credit classes are A/B/C
• Five Classes each day• Each class will be 70 minutes long• Each 12 week term is a ½ credit• Students will take a total of fifteen-½
credit classes each school year
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1st Period 7:50- 9:00 2nd Period 9:05-10:153rd Period (Lunch) 10:20-11:53 4th Period 11:58- 1:085th Period 1:13- 2:30
Lunch #1 10:15-10:38 (23 minutes)Lunch #2 10:40-11:03 (23 minutes)Lunch #3 11:05-11:28 (23 minutes)Lunch #4 11:30-11:53 (23 minutes)
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Graduation Requirements:English - 4 units: English I, II, III, & IV
Mathematics - 4 units: Must include Algebra I-A & I-B and Geometry *
Science - 3.5 units: CSI, Core Life, Physical & Earth/Space Science required, plus 1.5 credits other
Science credits.
Social Studies - 3 units: Intro. to Social Studies and World Civilization recommended,
U.S. History required Health -1/2 unitPhysical Education -1/2 unitArts & Humanities - 1 unitBusiness Principles - 1 unit (formerly Keyboarding)& Tech. ApplicationsElectives - 10.5 units _______________________________Total - 28 units
*Beginning with the class of 2007, prep algebra will be considered only as an elective
credit, not a math credit towards graduation.
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(Beginning with Class of 2011)
Sophomore - 6 credits (including English I)
Junior - 13 credits (including English I, II)
Senior – 20.5 credits (including English I, II, III)
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Shorter class periods than block More options for creativity in classes
◦A and B classes◦½ credit electives◦½ credit requirements
More “Fresh Starts” Students may retake “part” of a class
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More chances for immediate remediation
More flexibility in student schedules More flexibility in graduation requirements
Room for study skills
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A and B Course solve/cause problems◦A before B?◦Is part B necessary?◦Same teacher?
Number of Preps, it’s a problem◦Within the trimester◦Within the year
Pre-requisites everywhere. . . Or not?
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Lunch Schedule--Early or Late? Singletons – Innovative electives create more singletons
Placement of special courses◦V-school◦Dual credit (colleges are on semesters)◦Remediation opportunities
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SMALL LEARNING COMMUNITIES
”The Vision” Video-Year 1 in Reflection
The Vision
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Our Schools of Study
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The School of
Visual/Performing Arts and Media (VPAM)
The School of
Visual/Performing Arts and Media (VPAM)
Jobs:– composer– musician– stage director– writer– interior decorator– actor/actress– event coordinator– reporter– artist– photographer– advertisement
executive
Jobs:– composer– musician– stage director– writer– interior decorator– actor/actress– event coordinator– reporter– artist– photographer– advertisement
executive
Characteristics:– complicated– emotional– expressive– idealistic– imaginative– impulsive– independent – introspective – intuitive – nonconforming
Abilities writingmusicalartistic
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Science, Technology, Engineering
& Math (STEM) Characteristics:
– analytical– cautious– complex– critical– curious– Intellectual– introverted, – methodical– precise– rational
Jobs:– mechanic– aircraft controller– surveyor– farmer– electrician– biologist– chemist– physicist– anthropologist– geologist – med tech
Abilities mechanicalmathematic
scientific
The School of
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Law, Education, Health & Human Law, Education, Health & Human Services Services (LEHH)(LEHH)
The School The School of of
Characteristics:Characteristics: cooperativecooperative generousgenerous helpfulhelpful idealisticidealistic patientpatient responsibleresponsible socialsocial sympatheticsympathetic understanding understanding warmwarm
AbilitiesAbilities socialsocialverbalverbal
emotionalemotional
Jobs:Jobs: teacherteacher religious workerreligious worker counselorcounselor psychologistpsychologist social workersocial worker speech therapistspeech therapist police officerpolice officer lawyerlawyer nursenurse nutritionistnutritionist physical therapistphysical therapist sociologistsociologist
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(BIT) Business & Information Technology
The School of
Characteristics: acquisitive adventurous agreeable ambitious extroverted energetic attention-getting impulsive optimistic popular self-confident
Abilities leadershipspeakingclerical
Jobs: salesperson manager business executive television producer sports promoter buyer bookkeeper stenographer financial analyst banker cost estimator tax expert
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Freshman Academy
• Team approach
• Most critical year
• Various support programs
• Used as a vehicle to introduce students to the Schools of Study (Decision point)
• Freshman Coordinator and a Freshman Administrator
• Pathways (Advisory)
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Establish a Vision Team
• A group to trail blaze the path to the New Dixie Heights High School– Professional development– Time line/steps– Advocates for change
• Hand Picked Committee (12)– Teacher leaders– Representative group– Visionaries
• SOS Lead Teachers
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Spreading the Word• “The Vision” – Promotional Video
• School of Study – Websites– Brochures– Videos– Parent Information Nights
• To Students– Surveys– Videos– Freshman Academy (lessons, advisory,
and posters)
• SOS Sample Videos
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Curriculum Development
• Model Lessons
• Flavoring of Core Content Classes (Relevancy)
• Collaborative Lessons
• Business/Community Involvement
• Development of New Electives
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Science Then• Three Required Classes
– Biology (1 credit-freshman)– Earth/Space Science (1 credit)– Integrated Science (1 credit)
• Electives– Chemistry (1 credit)– Anatomy & Physiology (1 credit)– Physics (1 credit)– Environmental Science (1 credit)– AP Chemistry (2 credits)– AP Biology (2 credits)
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Science NowThree and a Half Required Classes• Scientific Investigations (1/2 credit-freshman)• Life Science (1/2 credit)• Earth/Space Science (1/2 credit)• Physical Science (1/2 credit)• 1½ credits to be spread out in electives
Electives (all ½ credit, save AP Classes)– Chemistry A & B– Anatomy A & B– Physics A & B– Environmental Science – Forensics– Zoology– Astronomy– Chemistry & Community– Oceanography/Marin Biology
– Medical Science– Radio Technology– Horticulture– Geology– Meteorology– Anatomy for Artist– AP Chemistry– AP Biology
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Career Pathways
• SOS– Pathway
• Occupations– Recommended Courses
• LEHHS– Education/Psychology
• Counselor– Child Development– Psychology– . . . .
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Establishing Business Partnership
• Business Partnership Receptions
• Business Partner Liaison
• Externships
• Business Panels
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Entrepreneurship Project
• Research/Identify Business Site
• Formal Presentation
• Business Mentors
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Building SOS Identity
• SOS/Student Data Bases
• Student Advisory Councils
• SOS Pathway Groups
• Career Mini-sessions
• SOS Team Meetings
• SOS Celebration
• SOS Course Selection Sheets
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Questions?www.dixie.kenton.kyschools.us
www.bsapp.com/Schools_of_Study.htm
•South Grand Prairie (TX) sgphs.gpisd.org•Kennesaw Mountain (GA) www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~kennesawmountain
•Pulaski County (KY) www.pcva.us/schools/pchs/index.htm