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Transcript of A Century of Academic Excellence and Achievement DELANO HIGH SCHOOL.
A Century of Academic Excellence and Achievement
DELANO HIGH SCHOOL
MRS. ROSALINA RIVERA Superintendent Delano Joint Union High School District
DR. TERRI NUCKOLS PrincipalDelano High School
MS. APRIL GREGERSONLearning DirectorDelano High School
PRESENTERS
DELANO JOINT UNIONHIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
A Professional/Family Learning Community
We adopted this concept years ago to create a culture shift from negative reactions and isolated staff members to an atmosphere of:
“Teamwork - Together We Achieve the Extraordinary”
SERVANT LEADERSHIPCharacter LoyaltyExcellence
STUDENT LEARNING IS OUR MISSION
We recognize that all members of the schoolcommunity contribute to the academic success
of our students. All policies, programs, andpractices are considered through the lens of:
“How does this impact student learning?”
RELATIONSHIPS ARE KEY TO CULTURE
Our relationships with the collective bargaining units, Board of Trustees, and staff are positive which allow us to focus on academic programs and sustain our professional learning community. It’s critical to foster this working relationship during these challenging economic years.
DELANO HIGH SCHOOLA Premier High School in Kern County
2nd Highest API point gain in Kern County in 2010.
Met all API, AYP, and AMAO requirements.
Has been nominated to apply as a California Distinguished School.
America’s Best High School Bronze Medal winner, 2008 and 2009
ACADEMIC CULTUREoDelano High School has strategically and
purposefully worked to create an academic culture.
We encourage students to take the highest level classes possible.
We provide testing incentives to encourage students.
We celebrate student success with Student of the Month celebrations and postcards mailed home.
We celebrate student attendance with monthly attendance recognition.
We provide support for students with our remedial and intervention programs.
Our staff has a belief of “academic optimism”.
Academic OptimismWe have high but achievable goals and
expectations for student achievement and provide interventions when needed.
We motivate our students to work hard.We encourage a “college going culture”
and students respect academic achievement.
We encourage students to believe they can be successful.
Attitude is a large part of success.
API SCORESDELANO HIGH SCHOOL
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
625
645
665
685
705
725
745
SCHOOL DEMOGRAPHICINFORMATION
PERCENTAGE
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH 84%
MINORITIES 79%
ENGLISH LEARNERS 33%
RFEP 38%
DHS Graduation Rates
0102030405060708090
100
72.9 78.6 80.5 90.91
Countywide
Statewide
Districtwide
Schoolwide
STUDENT SUPPORT AND INTERVENTION PROGRAMS
After School Tutorial in all core subjects.Extended Day Programs (Most Valuable
Player, sophomore program)AVIDCredit Recovery (after school and on
Saturdays)Advance Path AcademyWriting Support ClassesDropout Recovery and Intervention
ROLE OF LEARNING DIRECTORA model supported by the District which provides an
administrator whose main focus is student learning.Collaborates with resource teachers in core
departments during teacher release time.Ensures effective implementation of curriculum and
assessments.Meets with teacher cohort groups.Monitors ACES and analyzes data trends.Works closely with counselors and supervises
student placement.Works with students on goal setting to increase
academic achievement.
Assessment of Core Exit Standards(ACES)
Standards Based Assessments to monitor student progress and guide instruction.
Developed by teachers and revised yearly.ACES given in core classes every 3 to 4 weeksStudents made aware of expectations for
each class and are required to pass ACES to receive course credit.
After school tutorials are provided for students needing assistance and students are given opportunities to re-take tests following intervention.
CURRICULUM
All courses follow a scope and sequence and a pacing guide.
Core courses follow an assessment schedule.
All department curriculum is monitored by resource teachers and Learning Director.
Consistent grading standards have been established in core departments.
STAFF DEVELOPMENT
An ongoing staff development plan is in place and monitored by Learning Director Explicit Direct Instruction Differentiated Instruction ELD and SDAIE strategies Thinking Maps Cornell notes
ENGLISH LEARNERS
English Learners are strategically placed.Depending on CELDT levels, EL students
could have 3 ELD classes.Teachers are trained in strategies to
support English Learners.English Learners are held to high
expectations.
KEYS TO SUCCESSServant Leadership and Excellence
High Expectations of all stakeholders
Dynamic, Focused, Engaging Classroom Instruction
Celebrate Success
Success and excellence is never an accident, it is strategically designed and purposefully executed.
Terri Nuckols, DHS Principal• [email protected]• 661-720-4137
April Gregerson, Learning Director• [email protected]• 661-720-4232
CONTACT INFORMATION
