Revision the Future Strengthening our Magnet Programs October 20, 2015

Enrollment DistrictChoiceDistrictChoiceDistrictChoice GregoryN/A401N/A422N/A375 Freeman Snipes Virgo

Student Achievement GrowthCompositeGrowthSPGGrowthSPG GregoryMet40.2Did Not Meet DMet Growth D FreemanMet26.1Did Not Meet DMet Growth F SnipesNot Met17Exceeded Growth DMet Growth F VirgoNot Met16.8Met Growth F D

High Performance Model Strong Leadership High Quality Instruction Strong Student Outcomes  Stability  Clear Vision  Values Defined in Behavioral Terms  Ensuring Effective Cultures  Aligned Professional Development  Flexibility and Adaptability  Continuous Learning

Rachel Freeman School of Engineering Revision Renewed Engineering Focused Student Competition Teams Embedded Professional Development Year Round Calendar Extended Student Learning Opportunities rg/robotic sprogram s/jr.fll

D. C. Virgo Preparatory Academy Revision Expansion of PLTW National Competition Teams Embedded Professional Development Year Round Calendar Extended Student Learning Opportunities Continued Collaboration with BRC 1:1 iPad Initiative

Snipes Academy of Arts and Design Revision Renewed Arts Integration Focus K-5 Instrumental Music Instruction Performance Groups Embedded Professional Development Year Round Calendar Extended Student Learning Opportunities

Gregory School of Science, Math and Technology Revision K-8 Spanish Immersion Expanded Enrollment Greater Diversity Enhanced Technology Mitigated MS Transition Expanded Language Options VIF Curriculum Support Embedded Professional Development

Current Challenges 1)Forest Hills is currently over capacity. 2)Half of the immersion students are out of district. 3)The non-immersion population is also increasing at Forest Hills. There are four non-immersion Kindergarten classes. 4)There are two technology magnet schools in the district; only one is needed. 5)Decreasing enrollment at Gregory. 6)Many of the once-unique technology programs at Gregory are now available at traditional elementary schools.

Rationale for Transitioning Program From Forest Hills to Gregory 1)Interest in Dual Immersion is growing – local, state and national. 2)Moving the program to Gregory would allow for expansion – increase student population and encourage enrollment from throughout the district. Transportation would be provided for students. 3)The move would enable NHCS to grow the Dual Immersion program into middle school, offering Grades 6-8 through partnership with Williston. 4)Additional space at Gregory would open the opportunity to include an additional language track. 5)The proposed K-8 model would be much more sustainable long term, as it would reach the scale of sustainability through regular school allocations and any additional funds allocated to the program could support enhancements and not just core programming.

Next Steps Engage Stakeholders Coordinate Central Services Collaboration Assess Readiness Leverage Existing Resources Establish Long and Short Term Outcomes Articulate Program and Training Plan Determine Timeline