Hackensack High School Introduction to the Academy Model Meeting the Needs of our Students

Hackensack High School

HHS Core Admin Team SY 10/11 Jim Montesano, Principal Jim Montesano, Principal Mark Johnson, Assistant Principal, Grade 12 Mark Johnson, Assistant Principal, Grade 12 Anibal Galiana, Assistant Principal – Grade 11 Anibal Galiana, Assistant Principal – Grade 11 Patricia Aquino, Assistant Principal – Grade 10 Patricia Aquino, Assistant Principal – Grade 10 Celso King, Assistant Principal – Grade 9 Celso King, Assistant Principal – Grade 9 Gordon Whiting, Assistant Principal – HASS, Student Activities Gordon Whiting, Assistant Principal – HASS, Student Activities

HHS Department Chairs SY10/11 Rosemary Marks, ELL and World Languages, K-12 Rosemary Marks, ELL and World Languages, K-12 Lisa Bernardo, Special Ed, K-12 Lisa Bernardo, Special Ed, K-12 Talin Young, Guidance, 9-12 Talin Young, Guidance, 9-12 MJ Sokolik, Business, Phys Ed & Attendance, 9-12 MJ Sokolik, Business, Phys Ed & Attendance, 9-12 Patty Aquino and Celso King –Soc Studies, 9-12 Patty Aquino and Celso King –Soc Studies, 9-12 Roseanne Cavallo, Language Arts, 7-12 Roseanne Cavallo, Language Arts, 7-12 Nancy Maciag, Math, 7-12 Nancy Maciag, Math, 7-12 Richard Delvechio, Science & Industrial Arts, 7-12 Richard Delvechio, Science & Industrial Arts, 7-12 Ralph Dass, Athletic Director, 9-12 Ralph Dass, Athletic Director, 9-12

SY 09/10: ALL student subpopulations have met AYP.

NCLB AYP Status 2010 Math and Language Arts Subgroup: Total Students(passed Math & LA) Subgroup: Total Students(passed Math & LA) Subgroup: White (passed…) Subgroup: White (passed…) Subgroup: African Amer(passed…) Subgroup: African Amer(passed…) Subgroup: Latino(passed…) Subgroup: Latino(passed…) Subgroup: LEP (passed…) Subgroup: LEP (passed…) Subgroup: Econ Disad(passed…) Subgroup: Econ Disad(passed…) Subgroup: Spec Ed(passed…) Subgroup: Spec Ed(passed…) PASSED 41/41 Indicators

School Year 10/11 Grade Span Subject Previous Status Current AYP YR HIGH SCHOOL LanguageN/AYESN/A MATHN/AYESN/A

Hackensack High School “Not in Status” “Not in Status” Have successfully attained Annual Yearly Progress 4 years in a row Have successfully attained Annual Yearly Progress 4 years in a row

Presentation Agenda The need for change The need for change What is an Academy? What is an Academy? Academic Pathways Academic Pathways Grade 9 Academy Grade 9 Academy Achievement Gap Impact Achievement Gap Impact Sample Schedule Sample Schedule Timeline Timeline

The world as we know it is changing Our economy is now global. Our economy is now global. New technologies are being developed each day reshaping our way of life in the process. New technologies are being developed each day reshaping our way of life in the process. Technological advances are replacing many jobs, such as ATM machines replacing the need for bank tellers. Technological advances are replacing many jobs, such as ATM machines replacing the need for bank tellers. High schools will need to change in order to adequately prepare all students. High schools will need to change in order to adequately prepare all students. Source- NJ High School Redesign Steering Committee

New Jersey public and community college remediation rates Institution Type % Needing Remediation NJ Public Colleges and Universities 40% NJ Community Colleges 77.8% Source- NJ High School Redesign Steering Committee

What is an Academy Pathway? An academy pathway is a coherent course of study that prepares an individual with the specific academic and career skills needed for entry into a broad cluster of related occupations and admissions into postsecondary education. An academy pathway is a coherent course of study that prepares an individual with the specific academic and career skills needed for entry into a broad cluster of related occupations and admissions into postsecondary education. Personalized Learning Approach Personalized Learning Approach

What is an Academy Pathway? Academy Pathways are flexible plans of study based upon four career groups or clusters, which are organized around different career fields. Academy Pathways are flexible plans of study based upon four career groups or clusters, which are organized around different career fields. The pathways include courses from the core curriculum, as well as elective courses, to support a particular field of study. They help students clarify their goals for post-graduation, and provide purpose and relevance to their high school studies. The pathways include courses from the core curriculum, as well as elective courses, to support a particular field of study. They help students clarify their goals for post-graduation, and provide purpose and relevance to their high school studies.

Elementary School Component Career Awareness Career Awareness Students develop…… Students develop…… An awareness of themselves An awareness of themselves An awareness of the world of work An awareness of the world of work An appreciation of all work An appreciation of all work A basic knowledge of career areas A basic knowledge of career areas Tools for the future Tools for the future

Middle School Component Career Exploration Career Exploration Students will… Students will… Acquire a greater knowledge and understanding of educational and career options Acquire a greater knowledge and understanding of educational and career options Discover their interests, aptitudes, and values Discover their interests, aptitudes, and values Integrate academic knowledge and technology skills Integrate academic knowledge and technology skills Plan for their 4 yr high school career Plan for their 4 yr high school career

High School Involvement in the Lower Grades Developed a K-12 Comprehensive Guidance Plan Developed a K-12 Comprehensive Guidance Plan Content Area Supervisors – Re-writing and reviewing curriculum to ensure that Career Exploration and Career Awareness are infused into classes Content Area Supervisors – Re-writing and reviewing curriculum to ensure that Career Exploration and Career Awareness are infused into classes

Hackensack Academic Pathways Arts and Humanities Arts and Humanities Law, Business and Computer Technology Law, Business and Computer Technology Health Science and Human Services Health Science and Human Services Math, Science, and Engineering Math, Science, and Engineering

How we came up with the Academies Based Academies on Perkins Data and the analysis of college admittance requirements Based Academies on Perkins Data and the analysis of college admittance requirements Analyzed educational data and trends Analyzed educational data and trends Gauged student interest and latest employment statistics Gauged student interest and latest employment statistics Academies are broad enough to incorporate all areas of study Academies are broad enough to incorporate all areas of study

The Academy Model Advantages Students will graduate from High School better prepared for college, careers, and active civic engagement Students will graduate from High School better prepared for college, careers, and active civic engagement Increases student engagement Increases student engagement Provides a vehicle by which stakeholders beyond the walls of the school contribute to the educational experiences of our youth Provides a vehicle by which stakeholders beyond the walls of the school contribute to the educational experiences of our youth

Community Involvement Academies create dynamic partnerships and collaborations between schools, teachers, administrators, and business volunteers Academies create dynamic partnerships and collaborations between schools, teachers, administrators, and business volunteers Business and Civic Communities make classroom learning relevant and offer students meaningful workplace exposure Business and Civic Communities make classroom learning relevant and offer students meaningful workplace exposure

Grade 9 Academy What is the Freshman Academy? What is the Freshman Academy? Students entering grade 9 are in a very special situation Students entering grade 9 are in a very special situation Students accustomed to a middle school team concept and need to make adjustments in grade 9 Students accustomed to a middle school team concept and need to make adjustments in grade 9 High School is individual based High School is individual based

Mission Statement Ensure a smooth transition into a more personalized high school environment. Ensure a smooth transition into a more personalized high school environment. Encourage parental involvement, improve student achievement, attendance and instill school pride Encourage parental involvement, improve student achievement, attendance and instill school pride Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to develop skills, goals, and confidence necessary for success through high school and to the college and career of their choice Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to develop skills, goals, and confidence necessary for success through high school and to the college and career of their choice

Increased Communication In the current structure, students who need intervention in several classes may go unnoticed. In the current structure, students who need intervention in several classes may go unnoticed. Subject area teachers have a difficult time communicating to identify common problems Subject area teachers have a difficult time communicating to identify common problems Creation of a personalized education plan yearly Creation of a personalized education plan yearly

Grade 9 Academy With Grade 9 Academy, students are housed in one general area of the building With Grade 9 Academy, students are housed in one general area of the building Core teachers share common meeting times to discuss students Core teachers share common meeting times to discuss students

Critical Components Teachers share common meeting time to support student achievement Teachers share common meeting time to support student achievement Students required take Personal Finance, a class designed to meet specific needs of 9 th graders Students required take Personal Finance, a class designed to meet specific needs of 9 th graders Create a greater sense of connectedness and belonging for students as well academic equity Create a greater sense of connectedness and belonging for students as well academic equity

Teacher Roles Tutoring by objective Tutoring by objective Remedial programs and interventions Remedial programs and interventions Addressing effective teaching strategies for ALL Students Addressing effective teaching strategies for ALL Students Mentoring with Comet Ambassadors Mentoring with Comet Ambassadors

Student Example A student is interested in LAW… A student is interested in LAW… 9 th Grade – Personal Finance/Technology Literacy, AP or CP World History 9 th Grade – Personal Finance/Technology Literacy, AP or CP World History 10 th Grade – Business Law 10 th Grade – Business Law 11 th Grade – Law II – Criminal Justice, Contemporary Studies 11 th Grade – Law II – Criminal Justice, Contemporary Studies 12 th Grade – AP US Government, Black Studies, African American History, Latin American History, 12 th Grade – AP US Government, Black Studies, African American History, Latin American History,

Student Example Every early dismissal days will have a career exploratory component and corresponding activities Every early dismissal days will have a career exploratory component and corresponding activities Members of the community will be invited to classes Members of the community will be invited to classes Guidance counselors will hold advisories throughout the school year based on career path/academy Guidance counselors will hold advisories throughout the school year based on career path/academy

Timeline – Academy Pathways instituted in grades – Academy Pathways instituted in grades Career exploratory days throughout school day Career exploratory days throughout school day 9 th grade advisories/counseling sessions 9 th grade advisories/counseling sessions Period 10 mentoring Period 10 mentoring – Grade 9 Academy housed in one location of building – Grade 9 Academy housed in one location of building