Minarets High School Curricular and Instructional Profiles

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Minarets High School

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Minarets High SchoolCurricular and Instructional Profiles

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Minarets High SchoolCurricular and Instructional Profiles

take a look how our teachers are meeting standards and using 21st century resources

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Sunday, May 2, 2010

English

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Minarets Curricular and Instructional Profile

Jon Corippo

Key Standards: Literary & Word Analysis, Grammar and Mechanics of Writing•!Compare and contrast the presentation of a similar theme or topic across genres • Students apply their knowledge of word origins to determine the meaning of new words• Identify and correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate), phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semicolons, colons, ellipses, hyphens).

Key Eng/Comm Projects This Year: Lunsford's Top 20 Grammar Errors, The Raven, Animal Farm, Literary Device videos, Latin Roots Presos, Lord of the Flies Projects and Presos, Professional Brochures, Personal Yearbook Pages

Key Curriculum and Resources:

Key Programs and Tech Tools in Eng/Comm:

Current Favorite Educational Quote:

Current Curricular and Instructional Goals:

Highlights from Student Surveys:

Key Student Quotes From This School Year:

"Until the teacher and student are of one mind, the teacher is hammering cold iron." -Anon

To maximize my English Communications students' skills in comprehension, writing and grammar; preparing them to perform better in any class as a Junior or Senior.

The Literary Devices Videos, Top 20 Grammar Errors Presentations, Evernote Activities and Lit Studies should be an excellent platform for them to springboard from.

"I want this class all through high school." "It's been fun! One of the better(best) English classes I've been in. I've ended up straightening out kinks I previously had, and improved my writing ability in general" "I gave you mostly 2s because there is always room for improvement; you are hilarious. "I learned how to write a complex sentence, they're easy now. My spelling has improved. Learning English can be fun with the right teacher."

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English

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Jamie SmithEnglish Communication Arts 9 &10

http://teachersmithela.wikispaces.comhttp://minaretsmustangs.ning.com

Key Standards:Reading1.0 Word Analysis, Fluency and Systematic Vocabulary

Development2.0 Reading Comprehension - Focus on Informational

Materials3.0 Literary Response and AnalysisWriting1.0 Writing Strategies2.0 Writing Applications

Key English Projects This Year:Urban LegendsBloggingLit Rocks

The RavenLord of the FliesWilliam ShakespeareYearbookRomeo & Juliet Podcast

Professional BrochuresThe RoundupAuthor StudiesCharacter Studies

Key Curriculum •Pro-Con.org•Newspapers in Education

E-Bee•The Hunger Games•Shmoop.com•Nofearshakespeare.com•Quizlet.com

•Thatquiz.org•Freerice.com•Ning.com•Canadianshakespeare.ca•Teachersfirst.com•HSJ.org & The Reynolds

Foundation/ASNE

Key Programs and Tech Tools in English:


“The future ainʼt what it used to be.”Yogi Berra

Current Curricular and Instructional Goals:• Engage students in activities and projects that

address California Content Standards.• Teach the whole child relevant skills and strategies

to live a successful and fulfilling life beyond high school.

• Create a safe and collaborative classroom community.Highlights from Student Surveys:

Column 1 = Students success in EnglishColumn 2 = Timely feedback and support from Mrs. SmithColumn 3 = Increased desire to read as a result of classColumn 4 = Students who recognize an increase in vocabulary and writing skills.

Key Student Quotes From This School Year:“I am better at summarizing, I know how to use ; and :. I know the Latin Roots of some common words now.” Zena

“I learned how to write better sentences. I blog better now and I developed better reading skills.” Erik

Competitions, Public Publications and Contests:• Doodle 4 Google • California Streaming Photography Contest• Teen Ink Writing Contests• The America Library of Poetry 14th Annual Student

Poetry Contest• The Roundup @ HSJ.org• Staff and Student Presenters CUE, CVCUE

English

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Sunday, May 2, 2010

Math

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Math


Ryan Hansen

Key Standards: http://www.cde.ca.govMathematic Content Standards for California•California Algebra 1 Standards •California Algebra 2 Standards

Key Math Projects This Year:•Cell Phone Project•Population Growth and Decay• Quadratic Project• Conic Keynotes

Key Curriculum •Glencoe McGraw-Hill •Study Island.com•Quizlet.com

Key Programs and Tech Tools in Math:

Personal Educational Quote:"The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles, but to irrigate deserts."

Current Curricular and Instructional Goals:To help my students have a greater understanding of the basic concepts of mathematics and to encourage them all to be confident and independent problem solvers.


Key Student Quotes From This School Year: “I like doing the notes at home and you helping us in class with the problems we don't get.” - Sophia“The whole homework in class thing because if it werenʼt for that i most likely wouldnʼt be doing my homework.” - Kristle“Not giving lectures really helps!!!!” - Anthony

Competitions and Contests:Minarets First Math Competition Jan. 2010•Winners: 1st: Luke Dahlin; 2nd: Heather Reichard; 3rd: Zack CarterSecond Math Competition March 2010 •Winners: 1st: Daniel Hooker; 2nd: Jack Sanders; 3rd: Daphne Norman

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Algebra 1 and Algebra 2

• Thatquiz.com• Lessonplanet.com• Geometersketchpad

absolute-radical-math.wikisapces.com

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Sunday, May 2, 2010

Math

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Math


Denise Alvarez

Key Standards: http://www.cde.ca.govMathematic Content Standards for California•California General Mathematics Standards •California Algebra 1 Standards •California Geometry Standards

Key Math Projects This Year:• Properties of Real Numbers• Two-D & Three-D Formulas Key Note• Cell Phone Project• Quadratic Project• Real-Life Quadratics Project

Key Curriculum •Glencoe McGraw-Hill •Study Island.com•Quizlet.com


Personal Educational Quote:Always be the best you can be and one day you will realize your are better than you thought you could ever be.

Current Curricular and Instructional Goals:To help my students have a greater understanding of the basic concepts of mathematics and to encourage them all to be confident and independent problem solvers.


Key Student Quotes From This School Year: “I am so excited because I really understand the Quadratic Formula.” - Effie “Even though I still don’t like math, I try because I like my math teacher.” - Amber “I am actually having fun in math class, because I understand it now.” - Sarah“Last year I didn’t understand anything, but this year you have helped me understand and it feels good.” - Craig

Competitions and Contests:Minarets First Math Competition Jan. 2010•Winners: 1st: Luke Dahlin; 2nd: Heather Reichard; 3rd: Zack CarterSecond Math Competition March 2010 •Winners: 1st: Daniel Hooker; 2nd: Jack Sanders; 3rd: Daphne Norman

http://mathalvarez.wikispaces.com

Algebra AB/CD, Algebra 1 & Geometry

• Thatquiz.com• Lessonplanet.com• Geometersketchpad

Outstanding Poor

• Students rate their success in math • Students rate their class participation• Students rate my success as their teacher

80% of students say their understanding of the math concepts has improved since the beginning of the school year.

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Sunday, May 2, 2010

AgScience

Sunday, May 2, 2010

AgScience


Key Standards: http://www.cde.ca.govMathematic Content Standards for California•California Grades Nine through Twelve Science Standards

•California Earth Sciences Standards•California Chemistry Standards

•California Career Technical Education Standards

•Agriscience Career Pathway StandardsKey Ag Science Projects This Year:•Hands on Labs•Volcano Construction and Eruption•Chemistry Keynotes and Videos•Astronomy Wiki Project•Alternative Energy Presentations

Key Curriculum •CK-12 OpenSource Text •StudyIsland.com•Ag Earth Science Lab Manual•EduSoft

Key Programs and Tech Tools in Ag Science:

Personal Educational Quote:“Education is for improving the lives of others, and leaving the community and world better than you found it.” - Marion Wright Edleman

Current Curricular and Instructional Goals:To help my students have a greater understanding of the basic concepts in science, as well as the agriculture industry. By the time students complete an Ag Science, they should not only have mastery of the standards, but an understanding about how they influence agriculture.


http://agatlarge.wikispaces.com

Agriculture Earth Science/Agriculture Chemistry

Austin Large

Key Student Quotes From This School Year:“This class is AWESOME!” - Nathaniel Roller“Thank you for being so interactive. Your attitude helps a lot when it comes to Science.” - Dee Reimer“Honestly, this is one of my favorite classes.” - Sarah Bradshaw“This is a LOT better than my old school. I understand things more now!” - Sarah Goodfellow“Awesome!” - Cheryl Brost“This was a great year!” - Cayla Bordwine“This class is one that everyone should pass.” - D.J. Nabors

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Sunday, May 2, 2010

AgScience

Sunday, May 2, 2010

AgScience


Key Standards: http://www.cde.ca.govScience Content Standards for California•California Grades Nine through Twelve Science Standards

•California Biology Standards•California Career Technical Education

Standards•Agriscience Career Pathway Standards

Key Ag Science Projects This Year:•Hands on Labs•DNA Construction•Genetic Engineering Podcasts•Cell Model Construction•Cell Videos

Key Curriculum •Prentice Hall Biology Text•StudyIsland.com•Ag Biology Lab Manual•EduSoft/Discovery Streaming/Adaptive Cur.

Key Programs and Tech Tools in Ag Science:

Personal Quote:“You can be what you want to be, You can do what you want to do, and there is nothing that’s to difficult or impossible for you. The stars are just a step away the thing you would achieve are at your very fingertips if you will just believe”


http://mattesmagic.wikispaces.com

Integrated Agriculture Biology, Ag Science and Ornamental Horticulture

Kristann Silkwood Mattes

Key Student Quotes From This School Year:“The Labs and activities really help me understand.” - Breanna Cairns“The class is successful if I’m learning and having fun.” - Daphne Norman“I enjoyed most the podcast on genetic engineering.” - Craig Talbot“More breeding......................yeah!!!” Paul LaSpada

Current Curricular and Instructional Goals:To give each student an understanding of science and how it fits into agriculture and the real world.To provide a variety of learning modalities to insure each student will be able to grasp the concepts necessary for true understanding. To make science relevant.

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Scott LewisGeography, World History, IT

http://coachlewis559.wikispaces.com

Key Standards:10.5 Students analyze the causes and course of the First World War. 10.8 Students analyze the causes and consequences of World War II10.9 Students analyze the international developments in the post-World World War II world.

Key Projects This Year:Fall of Rome VideoWWI highlight videoGeography Google Earth tourIT Training Video IT WIFI campus map

Key Curriculum •Wikipedia•Histroychannel.com•playinghistory.org•Shmoop.com•activehistory.com•uccp.org

•Thatquiz.org•hippocampus.org•Google Earth•voicethread.com•vimeo.com•scratch


Current Favorite Educational Quote:"Who dares to teach must never cease to learn." -- John Cotton Dana

Current Curricular and Instructional Goals:Engage students in authentic projects that address

California Content Standards.Teach real world skills for successful life outside of the

classroom.Create a collaborative classroom.

Key Student Quotes From This School Years:

We are able to discuss things a lot with Mr. Lewis and other classmates rather than reading it straight out of a textbook. -Jessie

[I like] the fact that we can watch history videos, that Lewis answers all [our] questions and how fun the class is”-Ashley P.

Competitions and Contests:America: The Story of USiPad presentationIron Chef presentationPowerpoint-Karaoke

imovie 09 wikispaces internet

Sunday, May 2, 2010

SocialScience


Scott LewisGeography, World History, IT

http://coachlewis559.wikispaces.com

Key Standards:10.5 Students analyze the causes and course of the First World War. 10.8 Students analyze the causes and consequences of World War II10.9 Students analyze the international developments in the post-World World War II world.

Key Projects This Year:Fall of Rome VideoWWI highlight videoGeography Google Earth tourIT Training Video IT WIFI campus map

Key Curriculum •Wikipedia•Histroychannel.com•playinghistory.org•Shmoop.com•activehistory.com•uccp.org

•Thatquiz.org•hippocampus.org•Google Earth•voicethread.com•vimeo.com•scratch


Current Favorite Educational Quote:"Who dares to teach must never cease to learn." -- John Cotton Dana

Current Curricular and Instructional Goals:Engage students in authentic projects that address

California Content Standards.Teach real world skills for successful life outside of the

classroom.Create a collaborative classroom.

Key Student Quotes From This School Years:

We are able to discuss things a lot with Mr. Lewis and other classmates rather than reading it straight out of a textbook. -Jessie

[I like] the fact that we can watch history videos, that Lewis answers all [our] questions and how fun the class is”-Ashley P.

Competitions and Contests:America: The Story of USiPad presentationIron Chef presentationPowerpoint-Karaoke

imovie 09 wikispaces internet

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Spanish

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Spanish


Marjorie BerrySpanish I and II

http://sraberryspanish.wikispaces.com/http://mhsstudent.wikispaces.com/senora_berry

Tech Tools Used for Learning Languages:Apple Keynote - for cultural presentations, illustrated vocabulary with voiceovers, country reportsGoogle Forms - for warm-up/review, quizzes, polls iMovie & PhotoBooth- for audio/video projects

iTunes - for podcasting, music appreciation & cultural awarenessOn-line Textbook - Realidades for guidancePrentice Hall Software: Teacher Express, Presentation ExpressWordmonkey.info: Translator

Projects ’09-10Podcasts & VideosThe New Student Weather ReportsCountry VisitsTaxi Rides

KeynotesMe GustaMi HorarioPSAs

Favorite Websites:•BBC World Languages Interactive programs

“Spanish Steps,” “La Vida Loca,” “Cool Spanish

•Colby.edu Spanish Language & Culture: literature, poetry & music

•ClassTools.net: stopwatch, random name picker, animated book, venn diagram

•DoInk: drawing animated cartoons•The Fresno Bee: Vida en la Valle•PurposeGames: maps•Quia: vocabulary games•Quizlet: flash cardFavorite search engine:

Curricular and Instructional Goals:To make learning Spanish fun, to discover new cultures and for students to be so sure of themselves that they actually use what they learn.

Favorite Educational Quotes:“There is no teaching, only learning.”

Source unknown“Learning and laughter go hand-in-hand... “ Diana Loomans

The Laughing Classroom“To give encouragement, to impart sympathy, to show interest, to banish fear, to build self confidence and awaken hope ... is to render the most precious service.”

Quoted in First Things First,by Stephen Covey

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Sunday, May 2, 2010

SpecialEd

Sunday, May 2, 2010

SpecialEd


GeGe Drozen

Current Favorite Educational Quote:" We are not all born with equal talent but we should all be given equal opportunity to develop our talent."--- John F. Kennedy

Current Curricular and Instructional Goals:• Address all IEP goals and student needs in

the classroom.• Continue to engage students in lessons

and projects that address California Content Standards.

• Inspire special needs students to step out of their comfort zone and dare to be excellent because they have discovered they can.

Websites and Programs Used This Year:•Thatquiz.com•Quizlet.com•Math Evolver•Shmoop.com•GoAnimate.com•Prezi.com•Keynote•Bitstrips.com•Imovie•Numbers•ReadWriteThink.org•E-Bee•Brainpop.com•Englishexercises.org•any many,many, more...

Key Student Quotes From This School Year:“For the first time, I really like reading.” -Tyler“I love math now because I am enjoying it.” -Nathan

PROJECTS THIS YEAR

•GoAnimate used to teach math concepts

•Prezi used to teach new vocabulary•Keynote used for research projects•IMOVIE used for character analysis•GoogleDocs used for writing

Special Day Class English 9 & Pre-Algebra 9

http://drozensclass.wikispaces.com

Key Curriculum •Holt California - Algebra Readiness

Vol. 1-4•Cengage Learning English Resources

including Legacies: Fiction, Poetry, Drama, Nonfiction

Key Standards:All 9th grade English StandardsAll Pre-Algebra Standards

Key Programs and Tech Tools

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Jay Smoljan

Current Favorite Educational Quote:“Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school”Albert Einstein

Current Curricular and Instructional Goals:• Continue to modify instructional

approaches that will address the need of each student.

• Continue to address the approach that the skills for lifelong fitness need to be taught.

• Inspire my students to embrace the use of technology in our P.E. classes.

Websites and Programs Used This Year:•Discovery Education•NASPE•Vimeo•Photo Booth•IMovie•IPhoto


“P.E is an amazing class that really brings out the best in us.”

“I used to hate p.E., but now it is my favorite class.”

“I Like how interesting Mr. Smoljan makes our health class.”

PROJECTS THIS YEAR

•Extreme Physical Education Showcase•Disaster Relief Health Class Showcase•P.E. Electronic Portfolios•Anti Drug Use Commercials•Health Infomercials

Physical EducationHealth

http://extremphysicaleducation.wikispaces.com

Key Curriculum •Discovery Education•Holt Online Textbook•National Association of Sports and

Physical Education

Key Standards:California 9-12 P.E. StandardsCalifornia 9-12 Health Standards


Sunday, May 2, 2010

PE & Health


Jay Smoljan

Current Favorite Educational Quote:“Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school”Albert Einstein

Current Curricular and Instructional Goals:• Continue to modify instructional

approaches that will address the need of each student.

• Continue to address the approach that the skills for lifelong fitness need to be taught.

• Inspire my students to embrace the use of technology in our P.E. classes.

Websites and Programs Used This Year:•Discovery Education•NASPE•Vimeo•Photo Booth•IMovie•IPhoto


“P.E is an amazing class that really brings out the best in us.”

“I used to hate p.E., but now it is my favorite class.”

“I Like how interesting Mr. Smoljan makes our health class.”

PROJECTS THIS YEAR

•Extreme Physical Education Showcase•Disaster Relief Health Class Showcase•P.E. Electronic Portfolios•Anti Drug Use Commercials•Health Infomercials

Physical EducationHealth

http://extremphysicaleducation.wikispaces.com

Key Curriculum •Discovery Education•Holt Online Textbook•National Association of Sports and

Physical Education

Key Standards:California 9-12 P.E. StandardsCalifornia 9-12 Health Standards


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MusicSunday, May 2, 2010

Music

Minarets Curricular and Instructional Profile________________Bill Samuelson

Projects Completed this Year:

* School Jam Songwriting Contest* Madera County Teacher Awards performance: Jazz Band* Madera County Teacher Awards performance:Vocal Ensemble* CMEA Choir Festival* CMEA Jazz Festival* Disney Performing Arts participation: Combined Middle School and High School Choirs* Winter Concert and School Assemblies* ʻStang Fest Rock Concert by Guitar Class and special guests* Madera County Crystal Tower Awards performance: Vocal Ensemble* Ernaʼs Elderberry House performance: Vocal Ensemble* Various School Open Houses and Dedication Ceremonies: Jazz Band, Percussion, Choir

Courses Offered:Guitar OneGuitar Two/ RecordingChoirJazz Band/ Percussion

Courses to be Added Next Year:

Concert BandBeginning BandAdvanced Music Production

Curriculum Used:

Easy to Medium Jazz Band and Percussion Literature SATB Vocal LiteratureBeginning to Medium Classical Guitar Literature

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Instructional Goals:

For students to understand the fundamentals of Pitch, Rhythm, Articulation, Dynamics, Intonation, Tempo, Phrasing, Blend, Balance, Breath Support and Attitude and to apply these principles through musical performance.

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Sunday, May 2, 2010

Art

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Art


Carol GordonArt I & II

http://minaretsart.wikispaces.com

Key Standards:2.0 Students apply artistic processes and skills using a variety of media to communicate meaning and intent in original works of art.2.4 Design and create an expressive figurative sculpture.2.6 Use perspective in an original work of art to create a real or imaginary scene.

Key Art Projects This Year:

Jackson Pollock Party, 4’ Paper Mache Characters, Extreme Perspective Drawing w/ Ink, Digital Drawing, Painting Vermeer’s Chiaroscuro, Pandplastermask, jewelry and watercolor.

Key Curriculum (Texts, Websites, Resources, etc.):The new Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, ! by Betty Edwards

ART in Focus, 5th Edition, by Gene A. Mittler


“An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you know and what you don't.” - Anatole France

Current Curricular and Instructional Goals:To guide students to experience a variety of art media, vocabulary, history, techniques, and to be able to express themselves through art.!


Key Student Quotes From This School Years:“Art is fantabulous. I love all forms of art,” said. Katy Prather. “I love making paper mache figures out of garbage,” said Cayla Brodwine. “I didn’t know that I could draw eyes so well,” said Danielle Reimer. “I love the way that pointillism works,” said Cheyenne Mangan.

Competitions and Contests:Madera/Chowchilla County FairVarious On-Line Art Contests

Key Programs and Tech tools in Art:

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MediaProduction

Sunday, May 2, 2010

MediaProduction

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Jon Corippo

Key Standards:•!Analyze the way in which technical design (e.g., color theory, lighting, graphics, typography, posters, sound, costumes, makeup) contributes to a performance or presentation.•!Know the component steps and skills required to design, edit, and produce a production for audio, video, electronic, or printed presentation.• Use technology to create a variety of audio, visual, written, and electronic products and presentation• Evaluate the structural elements of the plot (e.g., subplots, parallel episodes, climax), the plot’s development, and the way in which conflicts are (or are not) addressed and resolved.

Key Video Projects This Year: "Night of the Mustangs", "The Classroom", "Minarets Milkquarious", "The Weekly Show", "Stang Fest 2010", "Ghost Lab", "Video Yearbook", "Minarets TNT", Digital Signage, Community Service Projects

Key Curriculum and Resources:

Key Programs and Tech Tools in Media:


Current Curricular and Instructional Goals:



Competitions and Contests:

"Until the teacher and student are of one mind, the teacher is hammering cold iron." -Anon

More technically advanced, continuously higher quality video projects for MHS Freshman and Sophomores

Rate your Success in this class (all periods)

Rate the class content(all periods)

"This is a straight-up great class all-around. It's just a class where you *make stuff* which is great..And now we have a show, which is effectively a portal to get your stuff some views." "I've learned numerous things in this class! I've learned the workings of a camera, how to film certain obejcts/people, and what Corippo expects in this class." "I have improved my timing skills, my leadership skills, and my video making skills. =) I LooooovE This CLASSSSSS!!!!!!!" "My video skills have skyrocketed through the semester, too much to say. Lots of insignificant improvements, lots of larger ones."

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