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North Atlanta HS

State of the ClusterNorth Atlanta

April 10, 2019

North Atlanta High School

Agenda

Welcome & Introductions

Cluster Overview

Cluster Data Dig

Updates on Cluster Schools

Question & Answer




Cluster Mission:

To implement International

Baccalaureate (IB) with depth and fidelity for all

students in order to develop inquiring,

knowledgeable and caring young people who

will graduate ready for college and career.

Cluster Vision:

To becme a high performing cluster

where students, educators and familieswork together to create

a betterand more peaceful

world throughintercultural

understanding and respect.

Garden Hills ES

Agenda


Cluster Overview

Cluster Data Dig


Question & Answer


North Atlanta Cluster Schools


North Atlanta HSPrincipal C. Douglass

1978 Students

Sutton MSPrincipal G. Johnson

1614 Students

Garden Hills ESPrincipal S. Abbott

548 Students

Brandon ESPrincipal J. Bland1008 Students

FTE 2019-1: PK-12 Enrollment

Bolton AcademyPrincipal A. Lawrence

601 Students

E. Rivers ESPrincipal J. Waller

804 Students

Jackson ESPrincipal B. McBride

700 Students

Sarah R. Smith ESPrincipal E. Boatright

979 Students

North Atlanta Cluster Plan


Cluster Priorities Strategic Impact Vision

Academics

Talent

Resources

Culture

1. Improve student mastery of literacy.

2. Provide support and services to targeted subgroups.

3. Provide rigor to all students.4. Create a focus on biliteracy

through the implementation of dual immersion.

5. Focus on college and career exploration and opportunities.

6. Focus on community service for all students.

• Inquisitive, critical thinkers and project-based learning.

• Improved student performance across grade levels and content areas

• Increased rigor and retention • Expanded college and career

opportunities • Civic-minded and globally aware

citizens

7. Build teacher capacity. 8. Expand teacher and school

collaboration opportunities. 9. Intentionally recruit high-quality

biliterate teacher candidates.

• Improved recruitment and retention of high-quality specialized teachers

• Increased teacher capacity

10. Build systems and resources to support the Cluster Plan, including IB implementation.

• Alignment of systems and resources to the needs of each school

11. Develop a positive, informed and engaged school community.

• Positive, supportive culture for students, families and staff

• Strong partners

The North AtlantaCluster vision is to

be a high performing

cluster wherestudents, educators

and families worktogether to createa better and more

peaceful worldthrough

interculturalunderstanding

andRespect.

Signature Programming

ClustersJackson

MaysNorth Atlanta

Therrell

ClustersDouglass

South AtlantaWashington

BEST/CSK

ClustersCarverGrady

APS has three distinct signature programs across the nine clusters and single-gender schools.


Signature Programming – Program Commonalities

Although the signature programs are different, they do have some common elements.• 21st century skills

• Accelerated coursework

• Business & community engagement

• Career awareness & exposure

• College-level courses

• CTAE pathways

• Fine arts emphasis

• Inquiry-based learning

• Interdisciplinary teaching

• Media, information & communication technology

• Real-world content

• Rigorous coursework

• Social emotional learning

• Strong science & math offerings

• Student reflection

• Student-centered

• Teacher training

• Technology innovation/integration


Signature Programming – Program Uniqueness

• Focus on Core Subjects (3Rs)

• 21st Century Learning Themes

• Information Media & Technology Skills

• Learning and Innovative Skills (5Cs)

• Focus on Advanced Learning

• Options for Dual Enrollment

• Life & Career Skills• Work-based Learning

• School-wide PreK-10th• IB Authorization Process• IB Program Evaluation

Process• IB Learner Profile• International

Mindedness • Concept-based Units• Approaches To Learning• Multilingualism• Global Contexts• Action/Service

• STEM Certification Process

• GADOE STEM Framework

• Science and Math Focus• Project-based Learning• Teacher Endorsements• Student Internships• Technology Integration• Stem-related

Competitions

CCR STEMIB


IB Signature Program: School Implementation Status


Consideration (4 Programs)

Candidate School(17 Programs)

Authorized School(19 Programs)

• Kimberly ES- PYP• Mays HS- DP• Obama ES- PYP• Therrell HS- DP

• Benteen ES- PYP• Burgess-Peterson Academy ES- PYP• Cascade ES- PYP• Continental Colony ES- PYP• Dunbar ES- PYP• Fickett ES- PYP• Jackson HS- MYP• King MS- MYP• Mays HS- CP• Mays HS- MYP• Miles ES- PYP• Parkside ES- PYP• Peyton Forest ES- PYP• Therrell HS- MYP• Toomer ES- PYP• West Manor ES- PYP• Young MS- MYP

• Atlanta Neighborhood Charter MS- MYP• Beecher Hills ES- PYP• Bolton Academy ES- PYP• Brandon ES- PYP• Bunche MS- MYP• Deerwood Academy ES- PYP• Garden Hills ES- PYP• Jackson ES- PYP• Jackson HS- DP• Jackson HS- CP• North Atlanta HS- DP• North Atlanta HS- CP• North Atlanta HS- MYP• Rivers ES- PYP• Smith ES- PYP• Sutton MS- MYP• Therrell HS- CP• Wesley Academy Charter MS- MYP• Wesley Academy Charter ES- PYP

IB Signature Program Phasing 2018-2019


Consideration (4 Programs)

Candidate School(17 Programs)

Authorized School(19 Programs)

• Investigate implications of and plan for IB budgeting, instructional delivery and organizational structure

• Principal and IB Coordinator attends required International Baccalaureate Training

• Site-based IB training begins• Parent education is initiated• School develops IB implementation

action plan• School applies for candidacy

• Schools begin implementation of the IB Standards and Practices

• Implements IB action plan• Instructional staff attends required

IB trainings• Schools conduct IB school visits• On-going site-based training

continues• IB approaches to teaching and

learning strategies are implemented• Conceptual units are developed

implemented• Parent education continues• Schools work with an IB consultant

for a minimum of 20 hours of support

• School applies for authorization• IB verification visit occurs• IB notifies schools whether they are

authorized as IB World Schools

• Schools continue to implement the IB Standards and Practices

• Implements IB action plan• On-going IB-provided and site-based

training continues• Parent education continues• IB approaches to teaching and

learning strategies are implemented• Conceptual units are developed

implemented• Students completes summative

project in final year (Exhibition-5; Community Project- 8; Personal Project- 10; CAS- 12)

• Schools complete a self-study involving school staff, students and parents every 5 years

• Schools receive a visit from an IB Evaluation Team every 5 years

Program FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22

North Atlanta CP

North Atlanta DP

North Atlanta MYP

Sutton MYP

Bolton PYP

Brandon PYP

E. Rivers PYP

Garden Hills PYP

Jackson PYP

Smith PYP

North Atlanta Cluster: IB Signature Program Phasing


Authorized World School

Candidate School Authorized World SchoolConsideration









Evaluation

Evaluation

Evaluation

Evaluation

Evaluation

Evaluation

Evaluation

Evaluation

Evaluation

Evaluation

Agenda


Cluster Overview

Cluster Data Dig


Question & Answer


Cluster Data Dig

o Enrollment TrendsEnrollment by Race/Ethnicity

o Milestones Performance Drill DownEOG & EOC 2018 Percentage Proficient & Above

o CCRPI Performance Drill DownCCRPI PercentilesCCRPI Category Percentiles

o GraduationGrad Rate - APS 2018 Cohort by SchoolGrad Rates Over Time


Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity: APS and Cluster

https://apsinsights.org/2018/11/27/aps-enrollment-data-1994-2018/

APS Student Enrollment Over Time: APS APS Student Enrollment Over Time: North Atlanta Cluster


Note: Cluster graph does not include charter schools; October FTE figures

EOG Milestones Results: 2018 Percentage Proficient and Above

https://apsinsights.org/2018/08/01/milestones-achievement-2018/


EOG Milestones Results:2018 Percentage Proficient and Above



High EOC Milestones Results:2018 Percentage Proficient and Above



Performance Drill Down: CCRPI

• GaDOE gives each school a score based on a 100-point index

• Includes many indicators but Milestones matters the most

• Because of updates to calculations, the standard CCRPI score is not comparable across years but the state percentile rank of scores is.

• http://ccrpi.gadoe.org/2018/

• https://apsinsights.org/2018/10/29/2018-ccrpi-results/


http://ccrpi.gadoe.org/2018/

https://apsinsights.org/2018/10/29/2018-ccrpi-results/

Performance Drill Down: Elementary School CCRPI Percentiles

*When using the percentile view, “3 Year Avg” is the percentile rank of the school’s three year average


Performance Drill Down: Elementary School CCRPI Category Percentiles


Performance Drill Down: Middle School CCRPI Percentiles



Performance Drill Down: Middle School CCRPI Category Percentiles


Performance Drill Down: High School CCRPI Percentiles



Performance Drill Down:High School CCRPI Category Percentiles


Performance Drill Down: Graduation Rate


Percentage of students who graduate high school in four years

• Based on a cohort of students who start high school at the same

time:

A 2018 graduation rate of 75% means that 75% of students

who started high school in 2014-15 graduated in four years.

Students who transfer are removed from the cohort

https://apsinsights.org/2018/09/19/2018-graduation-rates/

https://apsinsights.org/2018/09/19/2018-graduation-rates/

APSInsights.org

District Data Website Build on the APS Data Blog Help parents better understand school performance and school

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Agenda


Cluster Overview

Cluster Data Dig


Question & Answer


Brandon Primary

MORRIS BRANDONELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Brandon: Fast Facts


Enrollment1008 Students, K through 5th

Notable Highlights Four year upward trend for EOG math from 72% to 80% Proficient and Distinguished 71% three year average growth for ELA 77% three year average growth for Math 2018 CCRPI: 96.5

Schoolwide PrioritiesLiteracy FocusImplementation of new k-5 ELA/Reading program, guided reading and Orton Gillingham PD.

Professional Learning Communities (PLC)Restructuring how teachers plan and work together

Gallup EngagementIncrease of Q12 Gallup Engagement Survey

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Brandon: Next Steps


Continue school-wide implementation of newly adopted Wit and Wisdom

ELA curriculum

Creation of acceleration/ intervention blocks k-5 to allow for remediation and

gifted collaboration

Expand dyslexia and multisensory teaching PD for

staff IB reauthorization planned for 2020

Implementation of Kindergaten play space

Continue school-wide implementation of

Eureka Math.

Brandon: Celebrations


One-Way Dual Language Immersion Program in k-2 moving to 3rd grade 19/20

2018 CCRPI 96.5

2018 Four Star Climate Rating

Guided Reading implemented in grades k-5

Common Sense Media School Certification

18/19 School Engagement Recognition Award

2nd Highest Attendance in APS

1st and 2nd Place APS Science Fair Winners

One Brandon student read more minutes then any student in APS’ Race2Read

Brandon: Partnership & Support


Bolton Academy


BOLTONACADEMY

Bolton: Fast Facts


Enrollment601 Students, Grades PK - 5

Notable Highlights ➢ Authorized IB Elementary School, Est. 2010➢ Innovative Social Emotional Learning Program➢ 50/50 Dual Language Immersion Model, Grades K - 2

Big Three Buckets of Work• To embed a data-driven, multi-tiered system of support to improve all students’

performance in ELA and Math, with a targeted focus on our English Learner subgroup

• To obtain IB reauthorization by creating a student-focused, transdisciplinary learning environment that meets the needs of the whole child

• To cultivate a culture of learning where all adults demonstrate an awareness of student needs and how their own practices impact growth

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Bolton: Next Steps


Support school-wide implementation of

Eureka Math with PLCs

Design and implement a balanced literacy framework with

transdisciplinary units

Increase opportunities for student enrichment

and intervention

Continue a co-teaching model for all student

support programs

Continue to offer opportunities to interact with the school community

and celebrate successes

Bolton: Celebrations


4 Star Climate School

Year Over Year GAMS Growth in all Content Areas

Annual IB Student Showcase & Art Exhibition

Robust Parent Engagement Opportunities

Title I Parent Empowerment Sessions Exploring Eureka Math

Recognition for highest increase in employee engagement

First Place at District and Second Place at State Science Fair Winner

Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant Recipient

KaBOOM and Delta Playground Build Grant Recipient

20% Increase in Soaring Owls (School Foundation) Fundraising

Bolton: Partnership & Support



E. RIVERSELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rivers: Fast Facts


Enrollment804 Students, Pre-K through 5th

Notable Highlights 101st year of E. Rivers: Tradition-Rich & Future Focused 50/50 Dual Language Immersion Program- K-3 Enrichment program for K-2 classes

Big Three Buckets of Work• Implement and strengthen IB PYP through Visible Thinking Strategies

• Expand teacher collaboration through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) & Curriculum and Instruction Teams

• Integrate technology through Google Classrooms with 1:1 chromebooks in Grade 3-5

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Rivers: Next Steps


Review units of instruction to ensure vertical alignment

across the grade levels

Strengthen data-driven, multi-tier system of support to

improve all student performance

Define and implement a model for balanced literacy

Use culturally responsive pedagogy to help close the

achievement gap

Focus on growth mindset to foster student success and development

Focus on fidelity of implementation of Eureka Math

Rivers: Celebrations


Governor’s Shape Honor Roll Designation for PE/Health Programs (4th year!)

Science Lab in specials rotation

Strong participation in student enrichment clubs

district’s highest parent satistication rates among Special Education parents

Compass Cafe: morning reading and math intervention

Increase in number of teachers with Gifted and ESOL endorsements

Supporting North Atlanta Cluster with K-5 Autism Unit

Record Annual Fundraising for E. Rivers Education Foundation

Pearl the Reading Dog with Reading Paws

Rivers: Partnership & Support


Garden Hills Elementary School


GARDEN HILLSELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Garden Hills: Fast Facts


Enrollment548 Pre-K through 5th

Notable Highlights Dual Language Immersion Program K-3 Continuous Growth in Proficient & Above in all subject areas EOG over last 4 years Exceed the Challenge Index in Reading & Math

Big Three Buckets of WorkBuild systems and resources to support the Cluster Plan, to include IB implementation Strengthen & recommit to IB PYP as we prepare for our IB reauthorization visit April 15-16

Build teacher capacity to reach all learners in their classroomBalanced Literacy Fountas & Pinnell Interactive Read Aloud & Shared Reading

Inform and engage the school communityRemove barriers for families by providing transportation for school functions & partnering with Mayor’s Office

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Garden Hills: Next Steps


Increase rigor in units through enhancements of

concept based IB Units

Continue to reach out to all stakeholders in our

community to address needs

Continuing balanced literacy training with focus on

Guided Reading

More frequent monitoring of student growth data by student CCRPI groups

Align support services for classrooms to reduce

fragmentation of instructional day

Strengthen use of data to drive instruction in PLCs

Garden Hills: Celebrations


Jared Bernal 1st Place National Association of Bilingual Education (NABE) Writing Contest

Completed IB Self Study in preparation for IB reauthorization

Additional reading programs helping our students- Read, lead Succeed, Everybody Wins, EAF

We are “Fixing the Field” Summer 2019

Record Annual Fundraising for GHES Acorn to Oaks Foundation

No Place for Hate Designation

Mundo Hispanico article Georgia State ESCUELA grant partnership with North Atlanta

Student Attendance Awards 2018-2019

Staff Participation in Gifted Endorsement coursework

Teacher Ambassadors Representation

District Science Fair Winners GOLD & SILVER

State Science Fair GOLD Caroline Whitney

Garden Hills: Partnership & Support



SARAH SMITHELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Smith: Fast Facts


Enrollment982 Students, Pre-K through 5th

Notable Highlights 2018 CCRPI: 89.7 50/50 Dual Immersion, Grades K-2 Performance targets met in all content areas based on 2017 baseline Exceeded target for ELL students’ progress toward language proficiency

Big Three Buckets of WorkInternational Baccalaureate - Ensure student-centered and transdisciplinary approach to instruction that addresses our community of diverse learners.

Literacy and Mathematics - Strengthen collaboration through regularProfessional Learning Communities (PLCs).

Social Emotional Learning - Build a stronger community through integration of SEL language and skills throughout the instructional day.

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Smith: Next Steps


Continue school-wide implementation of

Eureka Math.

Identify additional opportunities for co-

teaching and collaboration.

Ensuring a strong K-2 foundation in literacy.

Designate opportunities for acceleration and

remediation.

Continue strengthening our Tier I Instruction for

all learners.

IB reauthorization visit Fall 2019.

Smith: Celebrations


2018 CCRPI - 89.7

4-Star Climate Rating

Recognition for highest increase in employee engagement (GALLUP)

District Technology Fair Winners (1st and 3rd Places)

New Family Engagement Activities (Father/Daughter Dance, Trunk or Treat)

No Place for Hate Designation

Inaugural Debate Team Season

Jr. Beauty and the Beast Production

Staff Participation in ESL and Gifted Endorsements

Teacher Ambassadors Representation

4th Grade Student finished 2nd in the APS Spelling Bee and competed at State

5th Grade Student won APS Ace’s Junior Chef Competition

Smith: Partnership & Support



WARREN T. JACKSONELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jackson: Fast Facts


Enrollment700 Students in grades PreK-5th

Notable Highlights Monthly House Huddles and Competition to support PBIS 1st ever Cultural Arts Week exploring India STEAM collaborations with all grade levels School-Wide Enrichment with 1st & 2nd grades

WTJ Areas of Focus1. International Baccalaureate - Heavier integration of multiple subject areas within

our IB programme for reauthorization in March 2020.2. Balanced Literacy Approach - Cohesive scope and sequences to create common

assessments to support our development of balanced literacy at all grade levels.3. STEAM Certification - Integration of STEAM engineering processes and activities at

every grade level through collaboration with our STEAM coordinator.

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Jackson: Next Steps


Continue to seek dual IB and STEAM certification by 2021

Remediate underperforming subgroups in the content

area of ELA.

Continuing the literacy focus implementing a balanced

literacy approach to instruction.

School-wide implementation of

Professional Learning Communities

Complete IB Self-Study to achieve PYP recertification.

Continue to Celebrate Student Successes through

the PBIS House System

Jackson: Celebrations


2018 CCRPI: 96.4

Governors Platinum Award Winner for Achievement

2018 ‘Beating the Odds’ Recognition

4th Grade Trip to Rock Eagle (4H)

5th Grade Trip to Jekyll Island (4H)

5th Grade Presentation of Mary Poppins Jr.

Student Participation and Placement in National Perennial Math Competition

Student Participation and Placement in APS Technology & Innovation Competition

Student Participation and Placement in Georgia Young Authors Competition

Jackson: Partnership & Support



SUTTONMIDDLE SCHOOL

Sutton: Fast Facts


Enrollment1614 Students, Middle Grades 6th-8th

Notable Highlights Increased student achievement for EL students in all tested areas by 6%, ED students in Math, Social Studies

and Science by 6% and SWD students in Science and Social Studies by 6% (GA state target is a 3% growth) Increased implementation of IB MYP with fidelity including monthly professional learning for all staff members,

monthly student recognitions, schoolwide theme days and field trips Enhanced leverage of technology to support instruction and learning including 100% of teachers using Google

classroom.

Keeping the “Main Thing” the main thingInternational Baccalaureate ProgramReauthorization confirmed December of 2018

Social Emotional LearningProvided for all students weekly and aligned to a positive behavior intervention approach

Meeting the Needs of our Hispanic Community Targeted in school and community support with a bilingual parent liaison and a Communities in Schools site coordinator

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Sutton: Next Steps


Expand Saturday FLEX program (Focused Learning Educational

Experiences:

Provide comprehensive professional learning in ESOL

strategies to increase student achievement of our

EL studentsIntroduce Broadcast Video via our new state of the art

TV Studio CNN - Cougar News Network

Continue comprehensive IBMYP training to assure that all teachers are

trained within one year of hiring

Further expand our Hispanic Parent Outreach with our bilingual parent

liaison

Further increase technology support through Google certified teacher

professional learning

Sutton: Celebrations


Our Faculty, Staff, Students and Community Support

2018 CCRPI: 82.8

2018 Middle School Debate Champions

2018 Girl’s Basketball Middle School Championship

2018 - 2019 APS Middle School TOTY - Mr. Dan Lloyd

2018 -2019 APS Middle School Counselor of the Year - Ms. Trisha Slaughter

2018 College and Career Week 2nd Place Spirit Award

3 students qualified for the National MathCON finals Chicago, Illinois

2018 Co-Champions Softball

Sutton: Partnership & Support



NORTH ATLANTAHIGH SCHOOL

North Atlanta: Fast Facts


Enrollment1978 Students, 9th through 12th (FY20 Projection 2023)

Notable Highlights The SAT and ACT scores exceeded the Georgia and National averages for ℅ 2018. Successfully implemented the IB Career Programme 10 percentage point increase in Algebra I Milestone EOC; 9 percentage point in U.S.

History Milestone EOC; 3 year increase in Biology Milestone EOC

Big Three Buckets of Work• International Baccalaureate Programs - increase minority participation in both the

Diploma Programme (E2) and expand pathway opportunities for Career Programme

• Support for At-Risk Students - Extended Learning Time through advisement; Latino Growth and GSU DLI Teacher Program

• Engage Parent Community - Parent Mini-versity; Hispanic Parent Liaison; Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

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North Atlanta: Next Steps


Continue to work with E2

initiative to increase minority participation in IB Programmes

Increase Academic Rigor and Student Engagement in ALL

classrooms

Increase enrollment in advanced level classes

Expand opportunities for students to successfully

complete career pathways

Improve Culture and Climate Survey Scores

North Atlanta: Celebrations


8 National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalist

2018 Graduation Rate = 93.4

34 students received Microsoft Specialist Certification

WSB Hi-Q 2018 Academic Quiz Bowl Championship

The North Atlanta GO Team won an 2018 APYes Award

The 2019 High School District teacher of the year - Stephen Lawrence

1st Place APS Academic Decathlon

#1 Diver in Georgia 2 consecutive years (received full scholarship to Davidson for Dive)

2019 Senior Class has a 45% acceptance rate to Georgia Tech

North Atlanta: Partnership & Support


Questions?


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