1. Von Steuben A School for Thinkers

2. VON STEUBEN 2011 PROGRESS REPORT Pedro R. Alonso, Principal Jason Nault, Assistant Principal Jodi Pinkerton, Assistant Principal Larry Waites, Dean of Students Yvette laboy, Director of Student Affairs Tuesday, December 6, 2011 6:30 pm 2

3. Session Agenda: Learn about CPS Vision and Mission Review School Progress Report Discuss what the indicators tell us and why they are important Outline school goals and strategies for making every student college and career ready List all of the ways you can help/become involved Question and answer session 3 WELCOME AND THANK YOU FOR COMING!

4. “Every child has access to world class learning and will graduate college and career ready.” World Class Learning: ability to compete in a global economy and market College Ready: ability to enter and graduate from the post secondary institution of the student’s choice, without taking remedial classes Career Ready: ability to enter and compete in the job market of the student’s choice 4 CPS MISSION

5. Von Steuben Mission Our purpose is to prepare our students for an ever-changing cultural and technological world. Our purpose is to prepare our students for an ever-changing cultural and technological world. We employ critical thinking approaches to teaching and learning. We employ critical thinking approaches to teaching and learning. We collaborate across disciplines to design curriculum and deliver instruction to support student achievement at or above grade level. We collaborate across disciplines to design curriculum and deliver instruction to support student achievement at or above grade level.

6. Von Steuben Mission continued We insist on a culture of responsibility and opportunity for achievement build by students, parents, teachers staff, and administrators. (PAC) We insist on a culture of responsibility and opportunity for achievement build by students, parents, teachers staff, and administrators. (PAC) The expectation of involvement, self- discipline, and mutual respect extends to all members of our school community. The expectation of involvement, self- discipline, and mutual respect extends to all members of our school community.

9. Chicago Public Schools has identified and scored the following as indicators of college and career readiness: GAINS on high stakes assessments, i. e., Explore to PLAN, PLAN to ACT) 12 th Grade Benchmarks, i. e. GPA, ACT Score, 5-year graduation rate, # of graduates entering and graduating college Climate, i. e., environment, support, safety, parent satisfaction 9 WHAT IS IMPORTANT ON THE SCHOOL PROGRESS REPORT?

11. Educational Planning and Assessment System 8 th Grade………EXPLORE 9 th Grade………EXPLORE 10 th Grade………PLAN – Work keys FINAL TEST 11 th Grade ……..ACT/ PSAE – Work Keys 11 EPAS

12. Testing Subject EXPLORE 8 Benchmark EXPLORE 9 Benchmark PLAN Benchmark ACT Benchmark English 13 141518 Reading 15 161721 Mathematics 17 181922 Science 20 2124

13. Testing Subject EXPLORE 8 Benchmark EXPLORE 9 Benchmark PLAN Benchmark ACT Benchmark 8 th Grade 16 Freshmen18 Sophomores 20 Juniors Pre- ACT ? Juniors 22

14. What gains do we need to make in order to reach 21? 14 Pre-ACT Fall 2011 Von Means Current Historical Gains ACT Expected Gains in Spring 2012 Reading17.21 +3.3 (+0.5) = +3.8 = 21.01 Math17.95 +3.5 (+0.5) = +4.0 = 21.95 Science17.94 +2.1 (+1.0) = +3.1 = 21.04 English16.95 +3.9 (+0.5) = +4.4 = 21.35 Composite17.51+3.2 (+5 ) = 3.8 (21.31) 21.48

17. YearReadMathScienceEnglishCompositeReadMathScienceEnglishCompositeReadMathScienceEnglishComposite 200119.7 19.919.619.747.444.251.148.042.1321 200219.319.1 19.2 44.543.245.2 40.2301 200319.018.719.118.118.740.536.443.635.434.0291 200420.920.221.020.7 56.148.560.256.454.9264 200521.420.220.420.820.760.248.859.9 54.6377 200619.819.5 19.819.746.541.549.653.244.7284 200719.219.3 42.940.548.7 41.4343 200820.119.820.320.820.351.542.560.857.551.1268 200919.619.119.219.3 46.638.648.849.842.2320321320321320 201019.320.119.920.420.041.346.756.857.948.6392 391392391 201120.020.720.121.020.551.657.460.366.553.6343

19. The information reflected on the SY2011 School Progress Report is used as the “baseline” for: identifying your school’s areas of strength and need helping school administration determine the best programs and strategies to make students college and career ready evaluating your school principal’s performance 19 WHY DO PARENTS NEED TO KNOW THIS INFORMATION?

21. Across the country, more than 1/3 of all students enroll in remedial courses in post- secondary education. In 2008, 4 out of 5 students enrolled in college-level remedial classes had a GPA of 3.0 or higher. According to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report, of the 30 occupations projected to grow the most rapidly over the next decade, nearly half are professional jobs that require at least a college degree. McKinsey’s Global Institute estimates that over the next few years there will be a gap of nearly 2 million workers with the necessary analytical and technical skills. Despite high unemployment rates, firms are experiencing shortages of educated workers, outsourcing professional-level work to workers abroad, and competing for the limited number of employment visas set aside for highly skilled immigrants. 21 WHY HAS CPS HONED ITS VISION TO COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS?

22. 24 Credits Needed to Graduate 24 Credits Needed to Graduate 4 in English 4 in English 3 in Science 3 in Science 3 in Math 3 in Math 3 in Social Studies 3 in Social Studies 1 Oral and Written Communication ** 1 Oral and Written Communication ** 1 in Technology 1 in Technology 2 in a World Language 2 in a World Language 2 in Fine Arts – Music (1) and Art or Drafting (1) 2 in Fine Arts – Music (1) and Art or Drafting (1) 2 in Physical Education 2 in Physical Education 3 in Electives + (4 additional college prep electives ***) 3 in Electives + (4 additional college prep electives ***) 40 Service Learning Clock Hours 40 Service Learning Clock Hours 20 hours by end of sophomore year. Refer to specified deadlines. 20 hours by end of sophomore year. Refer to specified deadlines. 60 Service Learning Clock Hours for Scholars 60 Service Learning Clock Hours for Scholars 30 hours by end of sophomore year. Refer to specified deadlines. 30 hours by end of sophomore year. Refer to specified deadlines. CPS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

23. MarkSR or N H or TA A2456 B2345 C1234 D1111 F0000 PNo credit awarded; does not affect GPA or class rank VALUE OF GRADE POINTS FOR WEIGHTED GPA AND CLASS RANK

24. GRADE POINT AVERAGE - GPA Each Grade has a point value Regular class A - 4 Regular class B - 3 Regular class C - 2 Regular class D - 1 Regular class F – 0 Total points (10) divided by 5 = 2 GPA = 2 or a C Regular class A - 4 Honors class B - 4 Honors class C - 3 Advanced class D - 1 Regualar class F – 0 Total points (12) divided by 5 = 2.2 GPA = 2.4 or a C 24

25. 25 HOW WE WILL ENSURE THAT YOUR STUDENT IS COLLEGE AND CAREER READY?

26. The Leadership and Learning Matrix Lucky Good results No understanding of the reasons Replication of success not probable Leading Good results Clear understanding of the reasons Replication of success quite possible Losing Poor results No understanding of the reasons Replication of mistakes a certainty Learning Poor results Clear understanding of the reasons Replication of mistakes NOT probable Effects / Results Data Antecedents / Cause Data

27. Course Team Work 2011-2012 GOALSINSTRUCTION CRITICAL THINKING CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT COMMON ASSESSMENTS DATA TEAMS PROCESS AND PROFESSIONAL LEARNING Goals: Increased… Test Scores (EPAS 21) GPA On-track Rate Graduation Rate Enrollment in 4-yr Colleges School-wide focus: “Critical Thinking Framework Emphasis on CRS/CCSS skill development Course map in place Maps are living documents and used to drive instruction Maps include CRS, CCSS, CT Framework Supports for students with special needs Continual revision of quarterly assessments and semester final exams Continual revision of formative assessments (unit assessments, quizzes, CT via writing) Data Teams Process 1.Collect and chart data 2.Analyze data and prioritize needs 3.Set, review and revise SMART goals 4.Select common instructional strategies 5.Determine results indicators 6.Monitor and evaluate results ILT support for professional learning Peer observation and feedback Professional readings Looking at student work (LASW) Learning walks/Rounds

28. Data Sources Check List On Track Attendance rates GRADES- GPA Benchmarks End of Course Attendance Student Work ISAT - Elementary Ch. Tests SAT PSAE ACT Advance Placement AYP 28

30. Student Data Effect Data Use of Student Data And Adult Data Practice for Adaptive Change Cause Data New Student Outcome Data Effect Data Use of Student Data And Adult Data/ Practice for Adult Adaptive Change Cause Data Data Team Process Training How often do we apply the Data Team Process? Everyday……Week…..Month…..Quarter…..Semester….Year It is applied every time there is new information

31. Monitor grades through Parent Portal Check-on homework Attend LSC meetings Pick-up grades and meet teachers at Report-Card Pick- up Talk to your student about college and future career goals regularly Fill-out a FAFSA early to ensure your student has access to all available sources of financial support 31 HOW YOU CAN HELP YOUR STUDENT BECOME COLLEGE AND CAREER READY?

32. HIERARCHY OF NEEDS

34. Critical Thinking

35. For more information, please visit www.cps.edu/performance or Contact your student’s school Counselors or Teachers. 35 THANK YOU FOR COMING!

36. Testing Subject EXPLORE 8 Benchmark EXPLORE 9 Benchmark PLAN Benchmark ACT Benchmark 8 th Grade 16 Freshmen18 Sophomores 20 Juniors22