Daniel Hand Program of Studies December 4, 2007

Mission Statement Our primary purpose is to graduate successful life-long learners who are responsible citizens in the global community. Daniel Hand High School students, in collaboration with educators, parents, and the Madison community, will develop as motivated, self- reliant, creative, and ethical individuals who respect differences in others. Our primary purpose is to graduate successful life-long learners who are responsible citizens in the global community. Daniel Hand High School students, in collaboration with educators, parents, and the Madison community, will develop as motivated, self- reliant, creative, and ethical individuals who respect differences in others.

Expectations for Students The Daniel Hand High School graduate will… –demonstrate proficiency and fluency in communication to meet the literacy demands of the global community; –use technology effectively and responsibly; –apply effective and efficient strategies for gathering information and materials, thinking critically, and solving problems; and –demonstrate respect for oneself and strive to contribute to the success of others.

21 st Century Skills Our Mission Statement and Student Expectations are aligned with 21 st Century Skills and the Board of Education’s Strategic Plan, Goals and Objectives. Students should be provided with opportunities for learning to be contextual/authentic. The ultimate goal being that every student in the Madison Public Schools will graduate as: –A critical thinker –A problem solver –An innovator & creative thinker –An effective communicator –A self-directed learner –An effective collaborator –Information and media literate –Globally aware –Civically engaged financially and economically literate

Implemented and Proposed Courses English/Social StudiesEnglishSocial Studies HumanitiesWriting for LearnersAP Macroeconomics Science AP BiologyAP Physics C: Mechanics Marine Science & Technology Math AP Statistics Calculus Discrete Math World Language MandarinMandarin II

Implemented and Proposed Courses (cont.) Career and Technical Education Cooperative Work Experience Cooperative Work Experience II Foundations of Technology UCONN/ECE Human Devel. Family Studies Finance & Business Honors Fundamentals of Criminal Justice Bake Shop Art Digital AnimationDigital Photography Multi Media StudioPortfolio & AP Portfolio 3-D StudioWorld Arts Studio Music Class Instruction in Piano Orchestra course

Career & Technical Education Foundations of Technology Foundations of Technology –Introductory level technology course where students will develop an understanding of engineering design, manufacturing technologies, and construction technologies. This class is part of the K-12 nationally recognized Engineering by Design (EBD) curriculum. Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice –Introduce students to the fields of law enforcement, the court system, the correctional system, and careers in criminal justice

Visual Arts Integration of technology into all art courses Integration of technology into all art courses Integration of art historical and multicultural experiences Integration of art historical and multicultural experiences Integration of research and PowerPoint presentations Integration of research and PowerPoint presentations Development of appropriate benchmarks and rubrics in all courses Development of appropriate benchmarks and rubrics in all courses Discussion about the implementation of AP Studio Discussion about the implementation of AP Studio

English New core textbook adoption for sophomores (World Literature) New core textbook adoption for sophomores (World Literature) Junior American Literature Program review Junior American Literature Program review Full department training on Blackboard technology in January Full department training on Blackboard technology in January Benchmark Assessment implementation Benchmark Assessment implementation Assessing how the English curriculum aligns with 21st Century skills Assessing how the English curriculum aligns with 21st Century skills

Math Continue to offer AP Statistics, Computer Programming, and Math Applications Continue to offer AP Statistics, Computer Programming, and Math Applications Continue to enhance instruction through technology Continue to enhance instruction through technology Completion of Curriculum Lab Project Completion of Curriculum Lab Project

Music Chamber Orchestra Chamber Orchestra Advanced orchestral repertoire, chamber music, and chamber ensemble techniques. Advanced orchestral repertoire, chamber music, and chamber ensemble techniques. Performances will include bi-yearly concerts Performances will include bi-yearly concerts Membership is determined by audition in the spring of the previous year Membership is determined by audition in the spring of the previous year Classes will meet from 2:05 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Classes will meet from 2:05 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Physical Education Trimester 2 – Curriculum Lab Project Trimester 2 – Curriculum Lab Project

Science Classroom instruction addresses 21st Century skills through the application of interdisciplinary themes such as global awareness, critical thinking and problem solving, and media literacy. Classroom instruction addresses 21st Century skills through the application of interdisciplinary themes such as global awareness, critical thinking and problem solving, and media literacy. benchmark During the school year, all students participating in Integrated Science II will be required to complete a benchmark research assignment on renewable energy alternatives. Using this powerful educational technology tool, teachers evaluate the collective understanding of the entire class, conduct formative assessments, and track individual student learning at the point of instruction. During the school year, the TurningPoint software and response card system will be used as a “pilot program” by our chemistry courses (Using this powerful educational technology tool, teachers evaluate the collective understanding of the entire class, conduct formative assessments, and track individual student learning at the point of instruction.

Social Studies AP Macroeconomics Spring 2009 Curriculum Lab - International Studies - U.S. History - Junior and Senior elective flexibility

Special Education Learning and Thinking Skills Learning and Thinking Skills –Learning Strategies Information and Communication Technology Information and Communication Technology –Assistive Technology Life Skills Life Skills –School to Career Seminar –Job Exploration –Transition Planning –IEP Goals and Objectives

Theatre Arts New sequential course offerings – Grades 9-12 New sequential course offerings – Grades 9-12 Acting Strand Acting Strand Directing / Producing Strand Directing / Producing Strand General Interest General Interest Performance based assessments Performance based assessments Original works Original works Theater Designs Theater Designs

World Languages Mandarin II Mandarin II French III and Spanish III (new option for freshmen) French III and Spanish III (new option for freshmen) “I love my life.”

Library Media Center Information and Technology Literacy (I&TL) Curriculum implementation Information and Technology Literacy (I&TL) Curriculum implementation Curriculum development plan Curriculum development plan

School Counseling and Guidance Naviance Naviance Freshmen Transition Program Freshmen Transition Program Developmental Guidance Developmental Guidance