vermilion high school rigor, relevance, and relationships: transitioning students to the 9th grade
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Vermilion High School Vermilion High School
Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships:
Transitioning Students to the 9th Grade
History of VHSHistory of VHS
The past …
What challenges have we faced?
How have we overcome adversity?
Vision QuestionsVision Questions
• What do we expect all students to know and be able to do?
• How do we assess students’ work and performances?
• What are we doing for students who do not meet our expectations?
Measures of SuccessMeasures of Success
• Increased graduation rates
• Increased attendance rates
• Increased OGT passing rates ( all 5 areas)
• Lower freshman failure rates
• State Recognition for Excellence – 6 years
• National Gold Award from HSTW
Academic RigorAcademic Rigor
• Has the student taken the most challenging course load?
• Has the student performed well in these courses?
• Has the student taken advantage of activities at VHS?
Block SchedulingBlock Scheduling
• Implemented in
1999 – 2000
• 4 X 4 block schedule
• 90-minute blocks
• Possible to earn 8 credits per year
Graduation RequirementsGraduation Requirements
EnglishMathScienceSocial Studies Health / Phys. Ed.Computer Applications ICareer ExplorationElectives
CREDITS443311½
9 ½26 TOTAL
CREDITS
Math DepartmentMath Department
Graduation RecognitionGraduation Recognition
• Award of Merit
• Honors Diploma
• Diploma of Distinction
28 or more credits
Educational OptionsEducational Options
• Honors classes• AP courses• Independent Study
Projects• Teacher Directed Seminars• Humanities –
interdisciplinary course
• OCEAN classes• On-Site PSEO courses• Off-campus PSEO courses
Career Pathways and Course GuideCareer Pathways and Course Guide
Arts &
Communications
Business
& Management
Career Pathways and Course GuideCareer Pathways and Course Guide
HealthServices
Human Services
Career Pathways and Course GuideCareer Pathways and Course Guide
Industrial & Engineering
Systems
Natural Resources
General descriptionGeneral description
• List of Career Options• Professional Careers• Technical Careers• Entry-level Careers
• Recommended Schedules• General Electives• Career Cluster Electives
Departments and Course OfferingsDepartments and Course Offerings
Over 100 course offerings at
VHS to meet the individual
needs
of our students.
Additional Information …Additional Information …
• 4-year Plan Worksheet• Activities Record Worksheet
• Description of Student Activities• EHOVE Career Center
• Quick Reference Guide• Ohio College Directory
School Profile ReportSchool Profile Report
• Community background
• Enrollment data
• Faculty information
School Profile ReportSchool Profile Report
• Graduation requirements
• Grading scale
• Class rank data
• Graduation class profile
• ACT and SAT data
Academic RigorAcademic Rigor
What are the most rigorous
courses offered at Vermilion
High School?
RelevanceRelevance
Question: Why is this relevant? Why should our students find meaning in the educational
process?
Answer: Education transfers to more opportunities, more income and a better lifestyle!
Introducing …ME!Introducing …ME!
• Position as the 9th grade counselor• Transition
• Liaison
• Vermilion graduate and resident• Connections
• Repeat caseload every 3 years
Middle School TransitionMiddle School Transition
• Classroom presentations
• Career Pathways and Course Guide
• Scheduling process
• Freshmen Orientation (February)
• Academic showcase
• Meet with Dept. Heads
• Share advice from current ninth graders
8th Grade Scheduling8th Grade Scheduling
• Middle school & high school counselors
• Individual appointments (20 mins.)
• Parent, child and counselor
• 2:30 - 8:30 for 2 weeks
Freshmen OrientationFreshmen Orientation
• February evening
• Parent/student
• Scheduling appointments
• Academic showcase• Dept. chair• Meet & greet
Evening appointmentsEvening appointments
• Parent, child and counselor
• Appointments held at Student Services Office in the high school
Success 101Success 101
• Goals
• Process
• Guidelines
• Teachers
• Counselor
• Parents
• Student
Goals of Success 101Goals of Success 101
• Increase attendance• Increase GPA• Increase OGT scores• Increase positive
behavior• Increase self-esteem
Success 101Success 101
• Clever Family
• Designed from middle school teaming
• Student led conferences
• Focus on learning
• IQ scores
Progress BookProgress Book
• Parent access
• Student access
• Counselor access
RelationshipsRelationships
VERMILION HIGH SCHOOLADVISOR/ADVISEE
PROGRAMT.A.G.
TEACHER ADVISER GROUPS
WE BELIEVE THAT…WE BELIEVE THAT…
every student deserves…
• to be surrounded by a culture of high expectations.
• to have a rich array of educational and career options.
• to have a rigorous curriculum within a supportive environment.
RESEARCHRESEARCH
Students were:
With Adviser Program
Without Adviser Program
Encouraged to take more mathEncouraged to take more math 49% 28%
Encouraged to take more scienceEncouraged to take more science 59% 28%
Provided information about Provided information about further educationfurther education
83% 67%
Aided in developing self-awarenessAided in developing self-awareness 85% 53%
Labeling their school as having a Labeling their school as having a caring climatecaring climate
80% 41%
StudentsStudents• More frequent one-on-one advice
• Clearer focus on their future and a plan for getting there
• Increased enrollment in higher-level academic courses
• More timely help for students with problems
• Improved performance
ParentsParents• Become more involved
• Know there is someone with a strong interest in their child
• Know there is a contact that knows their child
• Have a better understanding of the need for higher-level courses
TeachersTeachers• Better understand the school’s program of
study and graduation requirements
• Develop stronger connection with T.A.G. students
• Learn to work as a team
• See students from a new perspective
CollegeEdCollegeEd• High school college and career
planning program
• Helps students make a connection to learning and college
CollegeEdCollegeEd• Every student deserves to be college ready.
• COLLEGE (def.) after high school education / training;
i.e. 4-year university2-year universityvocational / technical programsapprenticeship programsother training programs
CollegeEd and TAGCollegeEd and TAG
• Activities in TAG• Learning styles• Time management• Career interests inventories
• CollegeED helps tie all these things together; provides consistency and flow
GOALS OF COLLEGE EDGOALS OF COLLEGE ED
• Increase students’ and parents’ knowledge about the college process
• Increase number of students attending college
• Create a college-going culture
• More information: www.collegeboard.com/counselors/
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN STUDENTS
RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN STUDENTS
• Improve the culture of the building
• Realize that transition is marked with emotional stress and anxiety
• Use the upperclassmen to deliver the model
FRESHMAN ORIENTATION
DAY
Freshman:Class of 2011
& Juniors and Seniors
Freshmen QuoteFreshmen Quote
“The leaders did a good job of getting us to know them and each other. I wasn’t nervous on the first day.”
Jackie S.
Freshmen QuoteFreshmen Quote
“Freshmen Orientation was very interesting. It helped me learn about my school and classes. The Link Crew Leaders were very detailed and showed me around the building. I know I can talk to them if I need help. I was glad to start school.”
Brittany C.
Freshmen QuoteFreshmen Quote
“I had an excellent experience at Orientation. I had so much fun. When I am a junior, I plan on being a link crew member.”
Russ T.
Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships:Transitioning Students
to the 9th Grade
Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships:Transitioning Students
to the 9th Grade
Rigor
RelationshipsRelevance
Administrative ReflectionsAdministrative Reflections
• Selling the school• Finding something for
everybody• Programs or
Relationships ?• Building culture
Vermilion High School Vermilion High School
Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships:Transitioning Students
to the 9th Grade
Contact information:Vermilion High School 1250 Sanford Street
Vermilion Ohio
(440) 204 – 1700www.vermilionschools.org
Vermilion High SchoolVermilion High SchoolMike Colatruglio, Principal
Laura Stubblebine, School Counselor
Elane Mattmuller, School Counselor
Tim Lamb, School [email protected]