GOOD THINGS HAPPEN AT GOOD SCHOOLS.GREAT THINGS HAPPEN AT AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL.

Mr. Luis Diaz, Principal Mr. Jason Glasford, Assistant Principal Mr. Marion Rogers, Assistant Principal

Mr. Heriberto Sanchez, Assistant Principal

A Title I School

WELCOME TO AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL

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Now an “A” school! Opened it’s doors in 1976 2011-12 graduation rate increased from 74.3% to 85.6% Current enrollment is 2001 with an ethnic breakdown of: – 61% Hispanic – 32% African American Non-Hispanic – 5% White Non-Hispanic – 2% Other

82% of student population on Free or Reduced lunch ESOL population of 268 students Offers several AP, AICE, Dual Enrollment, and Industry Certification courses for student advancement

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American at a Glance

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Demographics (con’t)

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Demographics

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Student Attendance

WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL ONE OF A KIND

American Senior High School was ranked in the top 3% of the high schools in the nation

American Senior High School has 7 functioning academies Academy of Biomedical Careers (ABC), Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (AOHT), Academy of Information Technology (AOIT), Engineering Academy for Student Excellence (EASE), Fine Arts Academy, Law Studies Academy, and Freshman Academy

American Senior offers industry certification as a: Daycare Asst., Nursing Asst., EKG Tech., Medical Adm. Asst., Computer Automated Designer, First Responder, Dreamweaver, and Photoshop

American Senior High School has a tutorial program that consists of both faculty and student mentors

American Senior High School has received the Golden School Award for the past 13 years

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WHAT MAKES OUR SCHOOL ONE OF A KIND CON’T

American Senior High Top Graduates received early acceptance to Colombia University, John Hopkins University, Brown University, and Georgia Tech to name just a few.

American Senior High School has partnered with St. Thomas University to offer Dual Enrollment Courses on Campus.

American Senior High School has ten certified college adjunct professors as part of it’s staff.

Dual enrollment courses offered are English 101 and 102, Pre-Calculus, Spanish Literature, Astronomy, Principles of Business, Theatre as Communication and Sports Administration.

Through a combination of AP/AICE/Dual Enrollment and Industry certification, a student can graduate with a year of college completed free of charge!

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Three front page articles in 2010 in the Miami Herald celebrating the positive relations derived through diversity at American High School

SECME Teacher of the Year – Manuel Cox 650 AP/AICE tests administered in 2011-12 101 Dual Enrollment credits earned Career Academies/Smaller Learning Communities 894 students participated in Industry Certification

Exams Superior Rated Band Superior Ranked JROTC Program

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Accomplishments of American in 2011 – 2012

Academy of Biomedical Careers National Model Academy

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Athletics

Bowling

Football

Golf

Volleyball

Swimming

Basketball

Get involved!

Cross Country

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Band & Auxiliaries

Platinum Dazzlers

Majorettes Cheerleaders

Band

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SERVICE CLUBS OCTAGON SORROTA STUDENT GOVERNMENT CLASSES CLASS OF 2013 CLASS OF 2014 CLASS OF 2015 CLASS OF 2016

Class of 2013

Clubs & Organizations

Student Government

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AMERICAN BLUEPRINT YEARBOOK ART CLUB BAND BIBLE CLUB CHEERLEADERS CHORUS DIVERSIFIED COOPERATIVE TRAINING 5000 ROLE MODELS HERITAGE PLAYERS F.B.L.A/B.C.E. FUTURE EDUCATORS OF AMERICA

Chorus

5000 Role Models

Academic and Interest Clubs

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H.O.S.A. MU ALPHA THETA NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY PLATINUM DAZZLERS PRE-MEDICAL HONOR SOCIETY RED CROSS AMBASSADORS J.R.O.T.C S.E.C.M.E. SILVER KNIGHTS DFYIT UNITE WOMEN OF TOMORROW

Academic / Honors / Interest Clubs

S.E.C.M.E

NHS

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Reading %

Satisfactory or

Higher

Math % Satisfacto

ry or Higher

Writing % Satisfacto

ry or Higher

Science %

Satisfactory or

Higher

Reading Points for

Gains

Math Points for

Gains

Reading Gains for Low 25%

Math Gains for Low 25%

Total

2011-12 42 41 81 NA 65 54 73 67 423*

2010-11 33 64 72 25 45 66 52 60 417

2009-10 33 69 84 26 47 73 46 67 445

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*Due to the fact that there was no science component for high school in 2011-12 the final number was multiplied by 8/7 or 1.143.

423*1.143 = 483

School FCAT/EOC Results

Curriculum Initiatives First 800 Points

Bi-weekly mini-assessments are administered in all targeted areas following District Pacing Guide. Math Bi-weekly assessments rotate from paper/pencil to computer based. Data Chats are conducted after every District and in-house mini assessment. Re-teaching focus calendar in all targeted subjects to address weakest areas identified. Weekly Subject Area Meetings: Focus on Best Strategies, Data, Webb’s Depth of Knowledge, Differentiated Instruction, Lesson Plans for Following Week.

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Curriculum Initiatives con’t

Biology Classes rotate through GIZMO Interactive Experimental Lab. Reading, Science and Math Coaches model and provide support daily. Pullouts for students not making satisfactory progress on interim assessments. 10th grade Language Arts Students receive bi-weekly writing prompts. First time, prompt is for practice and re-teaching focus, second prompt is for a grade. Writing Camp held prior to FCAT to prepare students. Creative Writing Class created for all Level II Reading Students.

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Curriculum Initiatives con’t

“Do Nows” focus on weak areas identified after District Interim Assessments. All FCAT/EOC courses have weekly lab time to use on-line resources. Before/afterschool tutoring in Reading, Algebra I, Geometry, Biology and SAT/ACT Prep. Saturday Success Academy in Reading 9th and 10th , Algebra I, Biology, Writing. School Wide Incentive plan created for targeted subjects.

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High School Component

Year Graduation (overall)

Graduation (at-risk)

Acceleration Participation

Acceleration Performance

Readiness Reading

Readiness Math

2009-10 74 68 44 44 66 47

2010-11 80 71 71 29 54 38

2011-12 86 80 92 34 61 40

Curriculum Initiatives Graduation Rate

Counselors meet with students every two months to go over credit history. Students are registered in adult education classes for credit recovery. (Only allowed to take 2 core classes per school year.) All seniors are required to take the ACT/SAT at least once during their senior year in order to participate in senior activities. Concordant scores are used to assist Seniors meet FCAT graduation requirement.

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Graduation Rate Con’t

Senior Parent Night is conducted in the fall. Parents are provided with all graduation requirements and their child’s credit history. All juniors and seniors are placed in intensive reading that have not passed the FCAT. FCAT Retake Saturday School provided for all re-take students prior to fall test. Juniors that pass re-take part of FCAT are placed in ACT/SAT Prep class for the second semester . Students that have failed or have not yet taken their elective courses are registered in Florida Virtual School to recover elective credits.

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Curriculum Initiatives Accelerated Participation/Performance

94 percent participation by all upperclassmen in accelerated courses. Increased dual enrollment participation from 35 students 2011-2012 to 240 students presently. Five of our Seven Academies offer Industry Certification. Lab time provided to prepare for industry Certification exams. Increased industry certification from 6 Subjects to 7 this year.

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Accelerated Participation/Performance Con’t

Students participated in 19 Advanced Placement Courses and 7 Cambridge (AICE) courses. Students attend AP Review provided by the District to prepare for end of year exams. Teachers attend Professional Development through out the year that pertain to their subject. Over 600 end of year exams taken in AP/AICE Courses.

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Curriculum Initiatives Math/Reading College Readiness

All seniors are required to take the ACT/SAT and least once. ACT/SAT prep work conducted weekly in all 11th and 12th grade Mathematics and English courses. ACT/SAT tutoring is provided before and afterschool, as well as, Saturdays. Waivers provided to all seniors that are on free and reduced lunch. Students taking Math for College Reading or English IV Florida College Prep take the PERT exam. AHS is an ACT/SAT testing site.

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Breakdown of 2011-12 School Grade 99% Tested Reading Math Writing Science % Meeting High Standards

42 41 81 N/A

% of Students Making Learning Gains

65 54

Adequate Progress of Lowest 25% of Students in School

73 67

TOTAL POINTS 423

Graduation

Supple

mental

Graduation

Supplemental

At- Risk

Acceleration

Acceleratio

n

Readiness

Readiness

HS Compon

ent

Rate: Overall

Graduation

Rate

Rate: At-Risk

Graduation Rate

Participation

Performanc

e

Reading Math Points

Earned

Previous Year 74 70 63 63 71 29 54 38

Current Year 86 75 80 65 92 34 61 40

Bonus/Deduction 10 5 10 0 10 5 5 0

Formula/Calculation

86+10 = 96

75+5 = 80

(80+10)/2 = 45

(65+0)/2 = 32.5

(92+10)*1.5 = 153 (Max is

150)

(34+5)*1.5 = 58.5

61+5 = 66

40+0 = 40

Points Earned 96 80 45 33 150 59 66 40 569

Due to the fact that there was no science component for high school in 2011-12 the final number was multiplied by 8/7 or 1.143.

423*1.143 = 483 483 + 569 = 1052

A B C D F

800-POINT SCALE

525 – 800 495 – 524 435 – 494 395 – 434 Less than

395

A B C D F

1600-POINT SCALE

1050 – 1600

990 – 1049

870 – 989 790 – 869 Less than

790

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