1. NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL Vikings will go to the ends of the earth to achieve greatness.

2. 2006/2007: A Year of Exploration  Seven-period day  Professional Learning Communities (PLC)  Guided Study/Advisory  Intervention

3. Intervention Statistics – 06/07  Students at NHS: 1532  Total Number of Students Enrolled into Intervention Past and Present: 52.0%  Average Percentage Point Increase (Per Individual Student): 14.5%  Average first score: 42.4%  Average second score: 56.9%

4. Intervention Statistics - 07/08  Students at NHS: 1558  Total Number of Students Enrolled into Intervention Past and Present: 59.1%  Average Percentage Point Increase (Per Individual Student): 19.6%  Average first score: 48.3%  Average second score: 67.9%

5. Intervention Subjects  Math (Algebra I & II, Geometry)  English (listening center, reading aloud, writing)  Foreign Language (computer-based program)  Social Studies (computer-based program)  Success Academy (listening center)  CAHSEE Prep  Earth Sciences (computer-based program)

6. Overcoming Obstacles  Awareness - Publicity, promotions, giveaways, student presentations  Teacher Prejudice - Research-based information, student testimonial, more research  Teacher Fear - Start with one teacher and be accountable with documentation

7. How we use Audio Books  Teachers assign or students volunteer.  Tutor reads and listens along with student.  CD is stopped every 20 minutes for reflection, discussion, questions and answers.  Learning Logs.  Teacher generated worksheets.  Tutor and student continue to read and listen together.  With multiple jacks, one tutor can listen along with up to three students at a time.

8. The Future of Northview…  Book club  Theatre arts  Downloadable MP3 files  Interlibrary loans with public library

9. New Worlds Within Reach