St. Helena Parish School District Listening Tour Presentation Kelli Joseph, Ed.D. Superintendent St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy – (Prek-6) SHATA Early Learning Center St. Helena College and Career Academy – (7-12) St. Helena Virtual Academy – (3-12)

Before we begin….. Question Card At a Glance: How We Got Here Place your name at the top of the card Print your question At a Glance: How We Got Here District Report Card St. Helena Arts and Technology Report Card St. Helena College and Career Report Card Blue Print to Excellence

Purpose Three Points: Present current initiatives that support our district VISION. Articulate the path forward to building an “A” rated school system. Listen to community concerns and answer questions so myths and rumors are replaced with facts.

Purpose Present current initiatives that support our district VISION. Three Points: Present current initiatives that support our district VISION. Articulate the path forward to building an “A” rated school system. Listen to community concerns and answer questions so myths and rumors are replaced with facts.

District Vision To develop a productive school culture that increases student achievement, develops educator effectiveness and builds public confidence.

Challenges we face as we work toward our VISION New reforms have changed board operations, superintendent responsibilities, and accountability system. Common Core State Standards and PARCC assessments widened the achievement gap for our students and teachers. PARCC assessments has forced school district to update all technology and infrastructure. Students who don’t attend our school district take their MFP dollars with them along with parental support and care. Funding resources are very limited. Although we are a small school system, the work load and responsibilities are the same as larger school districts. Low teacher pay. Low community support and interest in school district.

Increase Student Achievement St. Helena College and Career Academy Advanced Placement (AP) courses. All 8th Graders take English I and Algebra I All 9th Graders take AP Human Geography PSAT Testing for all 10th Graders Dual enrollment Fund extra-curricular activities (athletics, band) Reconfigured to 7th – 12th grade high school Interactive White Boards/computers End-of-Course Test improvement St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy Reconfigure to PreK-6 Arts Integration United Way Summer Learning Gain Camp Early Learning Center American History EOC St. Helena Virtual Academy Online classes for 3rd – 12th grade students Summer School courses are more popular in other parishes

Increase Student Achievement St. Helena College and Career Academy Advanced Placement (AP) courses. All 8th Graders take English I and Algebra I All 9th Graders take AP Human Geography PSAT Testing for all 10th Graders Dual enrollment Fund extra-curricular activities (athletics, band) Reconfigured to 7th – 12th grade high school Interactive White Boards/computers End-of-Course Test improvement St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy Reconfigure to PreK-6 Arts Integration United Way Summer Learning Gain Camp Early Learning Center American History EOC St. Helena Virtual Academy Online classes for 3rd – 12th grade students Summer School courses are more popular in other parishes

Increase Student Achievement St. Helena College and Career Academy Advanced Placement (AP) courses. All 8th Graders take English I and Algebra I All 9th Graders take AP Human Geography PSAT Testing for all 10th Graders Dual enrollment Fund extra-curricular activities (athletics, band) Reconfigured to 7th – 12th grade high school Interactive White Boards/computers End-of-Course Test improvement St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy Reconfigure to PreK-6 Arts Integration United Way Summer Learning Gain Camp Early Learning Center American History EOC St. Helena Virtual Academy Online classes for 3rd – 12th grade students Summer School courses are more popular in other parishes

Increase Student Achievement St. Helena College and Career Academy Advanced Placement (AP) courses. All 8th Graders take English I and Algebra I All 9th Graders take AP Human Geography PSAT Testing for all 10th Graders Dual enrollment Fund extra-curricular activities (athletics, band) Reconfigured to 7th – 12th grade high school Interactive White Boards/computers End-of-Course Test improvement St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy Reconfigure to PreK-6 Arts Integration United Way Summer Learning Gain Camp Early Learning Center American History EOC St. Helena Virtual Academy Online classes for 3rd – 12th grade students Summer School courses are more popular in other parishes

Develop Educator Effectiveness Summer Institute at Southeastern and University of Louisiana at Lafayette Revise current salary schedule to compete with surrounding parishes. Continued focus on Motion Leadership and Mindful Teaching Framework. District-level RtI/Sped/Master Teacher Meetings Professional Development Days New Teacher Induction Program School-level Cluster Meetings Job Descriptions Based on SACS Standards Motion Leadership/Mindful Teaching Framework Research-based Initiatives Data-based decisions about student progress “In God we trust, all others bring data”

Build Public Confidence Know and live the district VISION Educate the community about the school district. Create an effective communication system. Improved relationship with business partners. Maximize existing funding sources. Parent Academy Transparency District Performance Score Doing what we say we’re going to do No political agenda District Accreditation

AdvancEd District Accreditation Standard 1: Purpose and Direction The school maintains and communicates a purpose and direction that commit to high expectations for learning as well as shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning. Standard 2: Governance and Leadership The school operates under governance and leadership that promote and support student performance and school effectiveness. Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning The school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning. Standard 4: Resources and Support Systems The school has resources and provides services that support its purpose and direction to ensure success for all students. Standard 5: Using Results for Continuous Improvement The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and uses the results to guide continuous improvement.

AdvancEd District Accreditation Standard 1: Purpose and Direction The school maintains and communicates a purpose and direction that commit to high expectations for learning as well as shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning. Standard 2: Governance and Leadership The school operates under governance and leadership that promote and support student performance and school effectiveness. Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning The school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning. Standard 4: Resources and Support Systems The school has resources and provides services that support its purpose and direction to ensure success for all students. Standard 5: Using Results for Continuous Improvement The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and uses the results to guide continuous improvement.

AdvancEd District Accreditation Standard 1: Purpose and Direction The school maintains and communicates a purpose and direction that commit to high expectations for learning as well as shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning. Standard 2: Governance and Leadership The school operates under governance and leadership that promote and support student performance and school effectiveness. Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning The school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning. Standard 4: Resources and Support Systems The school has resources and provides services that support its purpose and direction to ensure success for all students. Standard 5: Using Results for Continuous Improvement The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and uses the results to guide continuous improvement.

AdvancEd District Accreditation Standard 1: Purpose and Direction The school maintains and communicates a purpose and direction that commit to high expectations for learning as well as shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning. Standard 2: Governance and Leadership The school operates under governance and leadership that promote and support student performance and school effectiveness. Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning The school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning. Standard 4: Resources and Support Systems The school has resources and provides services that support its purpose and direction to ensure success for all students. Standard 5: Using Results for Continuous Improvement The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and uses the results to guide continuous improvement.

AdvancEd District Accreditation Standard 1: Purpose and Direction The school maintains and communicates a purpose and direction that commit to high expectations for learning as well as shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning. Standard 2: Governance and Leadership The school operates under governance and leadership that promote and support student performance and school effectiveness. Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning The school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning. Standard 4: Resources and Support Systems The school has resources and provides services that support its purpose and direction to ensure success for all students. Standard 5: Using Results for Continuous Improvement The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and uses the results to guide continuous improvement.

AdvancEd District Accreditation Standard 1: Purpose and Direction The school maintains and communicates a purpose and direction that commit to high expectations for learning as well as shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning. Standard 2: Governance and Leadership The school operates under governance and leadership that promote and support student performance and school effectiveness. Standard 3: Teaching and Assessing for Learning The school’s curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning. Standard 4: Resources and Support Systems The school has resources and provides services that support its purpose and direction to ensure success for all students. Standard 5: Using Results for Continuous Improvement The school implements a comprehensive assessment system that generates a range of data about student learning and school effectiveness and uses the results to guide continuous improvement.

2011-2012 Educational and Facilities Plan Environment Matters 2011-2012 Educational and Facilities Plan St. Helena College and Career Academy Renovated Freshman Building (Fall 2011) New Junior Division (Spring 2014) New Cafeteria (Spring 2014) New Media Center (Spring 2014) Renovated Auditorium (Spring 2014) Renovated Gym (Spring 2015) New 12-classroom Main Building at SHCCA (Spring 2015) Renovated Band Room (Spring 2016) New football stadium (Fall 2016) St. Helena Arts and Technology Academy Renovated gym and classroom space (Fall 2011) Renovated Middle School to convert to Early Learning Center for Prek-KN students (Fall 2016) USDA application set to begin shortly (Summer 2016)

Purpose Three Points: Present current initiatives that support our district VISION. Articulate the path forward to building an “A” rated school system. Listen to community concerns and answer questions so myths and rumors are replaced with facts.

District School Performance Score 200 Point System 200 Point System (Grading Scale Change for “D” and “F” only) Grading Scale Change New 150 Point System 2011 DPS 2012 Letter Grade 2012 DPS 2013 Annual DPS Letter Grade 2013 Annual DPS 2014 Annual DPS Letter Grade 2014 Annual DPS 2015 Annual DPS Letter Grade 2015 Annual DPS 58 F 71.8 45.2 D 51.4 54.9 Changes to Grading Scale 2010-2011 Grading Scale 2011-2012 Grading Scale 2012-2013 Grading Scale A 120-200 100-150 B 105-119.9 85-99.9 C 90.0-104.9 70-84.9 D 65-89.9 75-89.9* 50-69.9 F 0-64.9 0-74.9* 0-49.9

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Purpose Three Points: Present current initiatives that support our district VISION. Articulate the path forward to building an “A” rated school system. Listen to community concerns and answer questions so myths and rumors are replaced with facts.