Student AchievementWe are So Much More

Than FCAT!!!

VPK

Title I sponsored Cathy Vatternott – “The Homework Lady”Training by Family Leadership, Inc. – “Parenting Partners”

• Step FOURward VPK – high quality preschool for four-year-olds in the highest poverty elementary schools funded by Title I and State VPK

• Blended VPK – inclusive preschool for children with disabilities funded by ESE and State VPK

• Early Childhood VPK – preschool programs offered in the high school child development programs funded by CTE and State VPK

Schools # Classes # students

Step FOURward 19 38 760

Blended VPK 10 11 110/88

Early Childhood 5 HS 5 100

Total 34 54 1058

Elementary Programs

Odyssey of the Mind Results 2010-2011 33 (12.9%) Brevard teams qualified for the state competition 9 (12.3%) of the top place awards at the State Odyssey of the Mind

Five teams advanced to World Finals

Roy Allen (Division II Problem1) Eau Gallie High School (Division III Problem1) Eau Gallie High School (Division III Problem 3) Sunrise Elementary (Division I Problem 3) Roosevelt Elementary (Division I Problem 4)

Brevard is second in the state in participation and second in number of “Top 5 Places” at state.

Summary: Florida Odyssey of the Mind State and World Tournaments 2010-2011

Brevard Future Problem Solving2010-11 Statistics

Teams: 131/240 55%State Winners: 82/152 54.5%

Advanced to International Competition:13/22 59.1%

International Winners:6/12 50%

Brevard ranks 1st in Florida in all categories

Future Problem Solving 2010-2011First in numbers and percentages in all four categories

– State Participants– State Winners– Teams and/or Individuals going to International– International Winners

Brevard had the highest percentage of teams registered -131/240 or 55.0% of the total registrationsAt the state competition in April, Brevard students won 82/152 or 54.5% of the total place awardsBrevard also sent 13/22 or 59.1% of Florida’s participating teams and individuals to the International Conference in June, bringing home 5/10 or 50.0% of the awards earned by all Florida participants.

Rank Florida Winners (10)

# %

1 Brevard 5 50%

2 Flagler 2 20%

3 Orange 2 20%

4 Manatee 1 10%

Total 10 100%

Summary: Florida Future Problem Solving State and International Competition 2010-2011

Secondary Schools of National Prominence

How this initiative has enhanced our students’ opportunities

Secondary Schools of National ProminenceFirst Presented to School Board School Board in February 2006Increased Opportunities for Credits

– 7 period day – teacher unitsIncreased Course Requirements

– Career wheel• Upgrade MS tech labs, computer lab for ePEP, infrastructure upgrades• Professional Development

– Career Research and Decision Making• Professional Development

– Increased credit requirements for graduation• Math, science, and social studies • Professional development

Individual Programs of Study– Guidance Counselor - 11 month

• Individual Programs of StudyRigorous Course Requirements

– Industry Certification• Outside certification• Student certification

– Advanced Coursework• Professional development

Assessment– ACT – Senior Plan

Professional Development – Highly Qualified Staff– SREB- Dr. Bottoms– ICEL – Dr. Daggett– Career Wheel and Career Research – wrote curriculum, purchased textbooks– Social Studies and Science – wrote curriculum guides, PD for guides– Advanced Placement – AP Institutes– IB/AICE training– Programs of Study – CTE

Personalized Learning Communities – “Relevance and Relationships”– Planning and implementation

• IB• AICE• MYP• Cambridge• Collegiate HS• Freshmen Houses• Career Clusters• Career Academies

– Small Learning Communities Coordinators – school-based

So, let’s talk about“rigorous coursework”

Collegiate HS & Dual Enrollment –What’s The Difference?

COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL SLC with dedicated cohort Special registration process Only for AA degree seeking students Individualized 3 year program of college study

DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM Several program options (AA, AS/AAS, CCC, & PSAV)

Admission criteria depends on program Does not require program completion commitment

Collegiate HS Yearly College ScheduleIncluding Summer, Fall, &

Spring Terms

1st Year: 5 BCC classes 15 credit hours 2nd Year: 8 BCC classes 25 credit hours 3rd Year: 7 BCC classes 20 credit hours

A savings of at least $14,000 compared to two years of tuition, books, and housing at a Florida public university!

Total Dual Enrollment in StateRank District Total # Students

1 Dade 6522

2 Brevard 6007

3 Broward 5728

4 Pinellas 4922

5 Polk 3889

6 Duval 3787

7 Palm Beach 3028

8 Santa Rosa 2383

9 Alachua 2224

10 Osceola 2037

Dual EnrollmentTerm Course

EnrollmentsPercent Earning College Credit

Percent Earning an A or B

Fall 2008 5043 94% 80%Fall 2009 6423 94% 79%Fall 2010 6631 94% 80%Fall 2011 7448* 95% 81%

* Represents approximately 2,694 students enrolled in dual enrollment courses.

Early AdmissionsYear Number of Early

Admission Students

Numbers of AA Degrees

2003-2004 118 222004-2005 117 402005-2006 130 452006-2007 130 352007-2008 203 782008-2009 151 752009-2010 245 1022010-2011 304 1962011-2012 389 -

Advanced PlacementThirty different AP courses were offered in Brevard’s public high schools in 2010-11. The number of students taking these courses has increased, from 2,145 in 2005 to 3,345 in 2011The number of tests taken has also increased, from 3,586 in 2005 to 5,742 in 2011.Minority participation has increased in the past five years, from 449 candidates taking 740 tests in 2007 to 741 candidates taking 1,287 tests in 2011. The percentage of total tests scoring 3 or higher in Brevard was 62.4%. That is higher than the State percentage of 45.0%, and higher than the Global percentage of 58.0%.

# of students

% of9-12

Testoptions

# tested

1 2 3 4 5 3 or > % 3 or >

2591 11.9% 28 4240 666 1112 1178 803 481 2462 58.1%

2945 13.6% 29 5175 1069 1251 1407 939 519 2865 55.4%

3168 15.0% 29 5601 1046 1286 1460 1119 690 3269 58.4%

3114 14.9% 30 5457 895 1171 1558 1125 708 3391 62.1%

3345 16.1% 30 5742 961 1196 1557 1284 744 3585 62.4%

Advanced Placement Scholar Awards 2011There are four award levels based upon the test scores (5-point scale) and the number of exams taken:

• 29 National AP Scholar Award – The highest award, National AP Scholar Award, indicates an average score of at least 4 on all AP exams taken and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams.

• 214 AP Scholar with Distinction Award – The AP Scholar with Distinction Award recognizes students who earned an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.

• 148 AP Scholar with Honor Award – The AP Scholar with Honor Award acknowledges an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams with scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams.

• 370 AP Scholar Award – The AP Scholar Award is granted to students who earned scores of 3 or higher on three or more of these exams.

Total of 761 awards compared to 709 total awards for 2010.

2010-11 AP Scholarship DataHigh Schools Offering AP Courses AP Scholar

AP Scholar with Honor

AP   Scholar with 

Distinction

National AP 

Scholar TotalAstronaut * 9 3 2 0 14Bayside * 24 8 15 3 50Cocoa Beach*~ 30 13 18 2 63Cocoa * 3 0 0 0 3Eau Gallie + 2 0 0 0 2Edgewood * 40 15 18 7 80Melbourne *~ 36 11 14 0 61Merritt Island * 32 8 16 1 57Palm Bay * 31 8 16 2 57Rockledge + 0 0 0 0 0Satellite * 28 10 21 1 60Space Coast * 8 0 1 0 9Titusville * 16 15 15 0 46Viera HS * 54 25 42 9 130West Shore * 57 32 36 4 129Total 370 148 214 29 761     *Denotes AP Diploma School     ~Denotes IB  Diploma School     +Denotes AICE Diploma School

AP DiplomasIn 2008-2009, 90 students earned an AP Diploma.

– West Shore Junior/Senior High School had the largest number of AP Diplomats with 20 out of 20 applicants earning this distinction.

In 2009-2010, 105 students earned an AP Diploma– Viera High School had the largest number of 20 out of 20 applicants earning this

distinction. In 2010-11, 119 students earned an AP Diploma

– Viera High School continued to earn the highest number with 26 out of 45 students earning the AP Diploma

Astronaut * 2

Bayside * 10

Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. 5

Cocoa * 0

Edgewood Jr./Sr. 14

Melbourne 12

Merritt Island * 7

Palm Bay * 11Satellite * 10

Space Coast Jr./Sr. * 0

Titusville 4

Viera 26

West Shore 18

Total 119

AP Diploma Schools (13) AP Diplomas Earned in 2010-11

AICE (Cambridge) Diploma Program– Titusville High School– Rockledge High School– Eau Gallie High School– Heritage High School

AICE (Cambridge)During the past year, students at Eau Gallie and Rockledge High Schools earned credit through diplomas and through success on examinations. Heritage High school is in their second year of the program.1147 tests were taken in 2010-11819 tests were taken in 2009-2010790 tests were taken in 2008-2009

The percentage of students achieving scores of E or better in 2010-11 was 68.8%.The percentage of students achieving scores of E or better in 2009-2010 was 71.1%The percentage of students achieving scores of E or better in 2008-2009 was 65.6%

The total number of candidates for AICE diplomas in 20010-2011 was 99, with 79 (79.8%) earning AICE diplomas.The total number of candidates for AICE diplomas in 2009-2010 was 101, with 60 (59.4%) earning AICE diplomas.The total number of AICE diploma candidates in 2008-09 was 85, with 53 (62.4%) earning the AICE diploma.

This is an increase of 20.4% in AICE diplomas earned.

IB Diploma Program– Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School (DP)

• Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. (MYP)– Freedom 7 Elementary (PYP)

• Clearlake Middle (MYP)– Melbourne High School (DP)

• Central Middle (MYP)

IB ProgramsDuring the past year, students at Cocoa Beach and Melbourne High Schools earned credit through diplomas and through success on examinations.611 tests were taken in 2010-2011627 tests were taken in 2009-2010354 tests were taken in 2008-20009

The percentage of students in 2010-11 achieving scores of 4 or higher was 79.2%The percentage of students in 2009-2010 achieving scores of 4 or higher was 80.5% The percentage of students in 2008-2009 achieving scores of 4 or higher was 82.8%

The total number of candidates for IB diplomas in 2010-11 was 96, with 74 (77.1%) earning diplomas.The total number of candidates for IB diplomas in 2009-2010 was 101, with 63 (62.4%) earning diplomas.The total number of IB candidates in 2008-09 was 46, with 39 (84.8%) earning diplomas. This was a increase of 14.7% in IB diplomas earned.

Note: 2009-2010 was the first year Melbourne High School IB students earned the IB diploma.

National Merit Scholarships

Bayside High SchoolJohn R. Barton

Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High SchoolKathryn L. BressErin H. ConlonTalia K. GreeneBoyi LiClement Li

Eau Gallie High SchoolSamuel K. Hartford

Edgewood Jr./Sr. High SchoolJessica S. KulenguskiChristopher M. Schroeder

Melbourne High SchoolKelly L. Perryman

20 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists who will compete in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Satellite High SchoolJacob C. KimmelCailin I. OwensSarah E. Tammen

Titusville High SchoolTroy K. CunioDana M. Poppell

Viera High SchoolBrett D. Shore

West Shore Jr./Sr. High SchoolKate CrowleyJohn M. GoffinetBenjamin S. HeuserDonald K. Issitt

3 College Success and Readiness CoursesThe goals are to:

– increase the number and percentage of students who graduate from high school collegeand career ready

– better communicate with 11th grade students and their parents the requirements andopportunities for enrollment in college-credit courses without a need for remediation

– provide students, whose test scores in Reading, Writing, and/or Mathematics indicate anygaps, an opportunity to attain needed competencies in 12th grade prior to high schoolgraduation

– Students who demonstrate readiness by achieving the minimum test scores establishedby the state board and enrolled in a community college within 2 years of achieving suchscores shall not be required to enroll in remediation courses as a condition of acceptanceto any community college.

Reading for College Success (one semester course)Writing for College Success (one semester course)English IV: Florida College Prep (year-long course)Mathematics for College Readiness (year-long course)

High school counselors were available to meet with parents who had questions, andparents could opt for students not to take the course(s).

3 College Success and Readiness CoursesResults 2010-2011

As a result of successfully completing the College Success and ReadinessCourses, course completers were able to take exit exams.Exit exam results indicate that 74.7% or 215 out of 288 students tested inMathematics were college ready (Intermediate Algebra, an elective) including36.5% being college ready (College Algebra) at eight (8) of our high schools.81.9% or 221 out of 270 students tested college ready in Reading at 10 of ourhigh schools62.6% or 164 out of 262 students tested college ready in Writing at 10 of ourhigh schools

In summary, 73.2% or a total of 600 out of 820 test takers in the high schoolcourses scored college ready on the appropriate exit exam for Mathematics,Reading and Writing

This equates to a savings of approximately $240,000 to parents and students.

State Science Fair Senior Biological Best of Show Award

State Science Fair Senior Physical Best of Show Award

8 First Place Awards at State Science Fair

62 Place Awards at State Science Fair

58 Special Awards at State Science Fair

7 International Science Fair Place Winners

2 International Science Fair Special Awards

State Science Fair Senior Biological Best of Show Award

State Science Fair Senior Physical Best of Show Award

8 First Place Awards at State Science Fair

62 Place Awards at State Science Fair

58 Special Awards at State Science Fair

7 International Science Fair Place Winners

2 International Science Fair Special Awards

2011- 2012 Science Winners

Nelson Ying Science Prize Grand WinnerNelson Ying Science Prize Runner UpBest in Fair Orlando Science Center Science Challenge7 Orlando Science Center Science Challenge 1st Place Awards2 I-SWEEP National Place WinnersStockholm Water Prize National Place AwardBioGENEius Regional WinnerBioGENEius National Place Winner National Chemistry Olympiad Finalist4 Broadcom Masters National SemifinalistsFirst Place Southeastern Regional

Middle School Science Bowl

Additional 2010- 2011 Science Winners

Summary: Florida State Science and InternationalScience Fairs 2010-11

BioGENEius ChallengeJenna Pappalardo of Satellite High School has been selected as the state finalist for the 2011 International BioGENEius Challenge.She will travel to Washington, D.C. in June to represent Florida at the 2011 U.S. National BioGENEius Challenge. Students will compete for more than $20,000 in prizes.

Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology, and Engineering for Rising Stars)

National SemifinalistsFive Brevard Public Schools middle school students are national semifinalists still in the running for more than $100,000 worth of prizes, including the top $25,000 educational award presented by the Samueli Foundation.

The 2011 semifinalists from Brevard Public Schools are listed below:

Havel, Morgan DeLaura Middle School - Satellite Beach, FL

Kidd, Christina Central Middle School - West Melbourne, FL

Koenig, Cleo Stone Middle School - Melbourne, FL

Rocha, Ivanna Stone Middle School - Melbourne, FL

Sooklal, Shiloh Stone Middle School - Melbourne, FL

Sunshine State ScholarSunshine State Scholar - Rashad Abdulla, a junior at West Shore Junior/Senior High School, has been selected as Brevard’s 2011-2012 Sunshine State Scholar.This prestigious award recognizes superior achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.Selection was based upon:

– test scores– GPA– advanced coursework– science research experience– successful participation in co-curricular and extracurricular STEM activities

Rashad and other Sunshine State Scholars from around the state were honored in February at a two-day Sunshine State Scholars Program in Orlando.

AVID

950 students in Brevard Public participateBrevard County is the only district in Florida to sponsor a College Scholarship to a graduating AVID senior. This will be the 3rd year that the $500.00 scholarship will be offered.The AVID students at Kennedy Middle School were asked to donate supplies for a village in Haiti. Their response was overwhelming. The people in Haiti were so grateful that the village named their new school Kennedy Learning Center in honor of Kennedy’s AVID program. The AVID students at Kennedy are now supporting the school by collecting school supplies. Mrs. Tyre, Avid Site Coordinator, visited the school in Haiti in February.Eau Gallie High School received a full 3 year revalidation as Florida’s only National Demonstration High School.

Middle School High SchoolsKennedy - McNair Rockledge

Clearlake Cocoa

Johnson Eau Gallie

Stone Palm Bay

Philosophy: Hold students accountable to the highest standards, provide academic and social support, and they will rise to the challenge.

MusicThroughout the addition of all the new programs, such as AVID, increased dual enrollment, etc., music remains steadfast as an essential ingredient in educating the whole child. The student/parent/community interest in music classes/music programs remains strong; music education is recognized by stakeholders as a major contributor to student achievement/success.

All-State participation: 5.9% of participants are from Brevard - twice the number of students earning this distinction than the district’s percentage of the state’s student population would suggest.

Music Demonstration Schools: Brevard has 19 of the 21 MDS sites in the state. This year’s designees have not yet been announced.

Some statistics from 2010-11 BPS Music Programs:Number of audience members for school-based concerts: 210,427 Number of community-based performances: 1,671 Number of volunteer hours: 68,610 Number of community resource hours: 4,712 Amount of scholarship money earned: $1,936,127 (not including Bright Future Awards)

CTEOver 2,200 industry certifications have been awarded to BPS students in the past two (2) yearsIndustry certifications appear on student’s transcriptsSeveral convert to college credit (same as AP, IB and AICE)Over 450 students have earned postsecondary CTE degrees in the past two (2) years, in addition to their high school diploma. The majority of these CTE postsecondary degrees are earned on the high school campus with BPS instructors.

Participated Passed Pass Rate2009 772 520 67%2010 1961 1030 52%2011 2318 1201 52%

Career and Technical ProgramsA/C Refrigeration and Heating (1)Accounting Operations (3)Administrative Office Specialist (3)Architectural Drafting (1)Automation & Production Technology (1)Automotive Collision Repair/Refinishing (1)Automotive Service Technology (6)Business Supervision and Management (1)Communications Technology (3)Construction Technology (3)Culinary Arts (4)Dental Aide (1)Digital Design (4)Drafting (1)Drafting/Illustrative Design Technology (6)Early Childhood Education (4)Educational Professions Career Academy (1)Engineering Technology (3)Environmental Water Technology Academy (2)

Fashion Design Services (4)Finance Career Academy (3)Fine Arts Career Academy (4)Geospatial/Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (1)Health and Wellness (2)Health/Wellness Career Academy (1)Interior Design Services (2)Law and Public Safety Career Academy (2)Marine Service Technology (1)Marketing (3)Mechanical Drafting (1)Medical Administrative Specialist (1)New Media Technology (2)Patient Care Assisting (PSAV) (4)PC Support (2)Television Production (4)Web Design (4)

Career AcademiesSchool Academy 9th 10th 11th 12th Total

10-11Total 11-12

+/-

Astronaut Finance 14 12 20 14 43 60 +17

Health Sciences * 54 45 42 40 103 181 +78

Engineering 0 0 0 0 0 45 -45

Bayside BETA (Engineering) * 69 38 43 28 179 178 -1

Encore *(Fine Arts)

46 25 0 0 0 71 +71

Cocoa CAT (Technology) 120 67 92 93 101 372 +271

Health & Wellness 6 21 6 14 23 47 +24

Cocoa Beach InternationalBusiness

10 13 19 11 44 53 +9

Career AcademiesSchool Academy 9th 10th 11th 12th Total

10-11Total 11-12

+/-

Eau Gallie Fine Arts 24 13 18 5 78 60 -18

Health & Wellness 18 17 12 0 41 47 +6

Heritage Water Resources * 35 33 10 0 0 78 +78

Health & Wellness * 59 67 39 44 169 209 +40

Melbourne Finance * 2 24 25 21 98 72 -26

Merritt Island

Fine Arts * 24 25 21 7 89 77 -12

DaVinci (PLTW Engineering) *

24 17 12 1 40 54 +14

Hospitality * 25 10 7 7 50 49 -1

School Academy 9th 10th 11th 12th Total 10-11

Total 11-12

+/-

Palm Bay Law 37 36 31 72 211 176 -35

SET (Web & Comm Tech) * 0 15 16 17 53 48 -5

Rockledge Law 2 18 14 11 140 45 -95

Hospitality * 0 26 19 21 64 66 +2

Satellite Fine Arts * 43 49 39 34 162 165 +3

Space Coast

Teacher Assisting 15 23 16 16 63 70 +7

STEAM (Engineering) * 22 19 16 21 78 78 0

Titusville Emergency Services 70 26 14 11 132 121 -11

Viera Digital Media * 41 42 31 0 78 114 +30

Finance * 49 44 50 37 150 180 +30

Project SEARCHThe goal of the program is for students to be career ready and/ or obtain a job, either within the Project SEARCH site, or at a job in the community that utilizes the skills they have learnedUp to 30 high school studentsMet requirements for a Special Diploma - apply and interviewRotate through 4 job rotations and learn the skills of the job with the natural supports of the department personnelDaily instruction on career readiness and the social skills needed to interact appropriately while at work53 of the 80 participants in the last five years at Holmes Regional and Cape Canaveral have been employed

– 46 of them at Health First and 7 in the community.– This is the first year for the City of Palm Bay with two possible employments.

City of Palm BayHolmes Regional Medical CenterCape Canaveral Hospital

SACC GrantsArt Explorers –Second of 5 year grant –

– Services to more than 325 students• Palm Bay Elementary• Port Malabar Elementary• Riviera Elementary• Roy Allen Elementary• University park Elementary

– Partners with• Brevard Cultural Alliance• Health First – Pro Health and Fitness• Melbourne Police Athletic League• BPS Adult and Community SACC

– Focus on• Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science Enrichment• Personal Enrichment – Fitness, Character Development, Fine Arts, Technology,

Adult Family Member Participation

Space Explorers – Fourth of 5 year grant –– Services to more than 185 students

• Coquina Elementary• Riverview Elementary• South Lake Elementary

– Partners with• Kennedy Space Center (Delaware North)• YMCA of Titusville• Police Athletic League• BPS Adult and Community SACC

– Focus on• Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science Enrichment• Personal Enrichment – Fitness, Character Development, Fine Arts, Technology,

Adult Family Member Participation

Zoo Explorers – Third of 5 year grant –– Services to more than 280 students

• Cambridge Elementary• Endeavour Elementary• Golfview Elementary• Saturn Elementary

– Partners with• Brevard Zoo• Health First – Pro-Health & Fitness• Cocoa Police Athletic League• BPS Adult and Community SACC

– Focus on• Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science Enrichment• Personal Enrichment – Fitness, Character Development, Fine Arts, Technology,

Adult Family Member Participation

Adult EducationCareer counselors in each center focused on student retention and postsecondary transitionCareer portfoliosContextualized curriculum – focusing on the relevance of academics to the workplaceMonthly workshops at each center hosted by a counselor from BCCField trips to worksites and BCC classroomsWeekly guest speakers from businesses and collegesSkype interviews at Central Area Adult Center:

– Robert Pinsky – former US Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize nominee– Paul Frommer – linguist who created language for movie Avatar– Diane McWhorter – Pulitzer Prize winning journalist/author– Interview with King Penny – actual female king of Otuam – a modern kingdom in western Ghana

“Every student, whether they want a technical career, such as automotive mechanic or they wish to attend a highly competitive college, will have the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful” – A. Kneessy

“Personalized, small learning communities will provide students with a greater sense of belonging and connection to their school and the learning process. This will increase opportunities for meaningful learning”. Dr. Murray

“The SSNP Individualized Program of Study allows the counselor to build a relationship with each student and parent, informing them of academic opportunities while emphasizing the importance of a rigorous curriculum”. Dr. Binggeli

“SSNP Graduation requirements provide a challenging and comprehensive high school experience with relevant courses that are directly aligned with options after graduation.” K. Henderson

“The SSNP initiative provides Brevard students with opportunities to gain knowledge and skills that will help them be successful in the workforce or postsecondary education. SSNP is an important step in preparing students for their challenging careers in their futures”. A. Ziegler

Next steps

Shifting from SSNP to CCR – College and Career Readiness and follow our vision:– “Brevard Public Schools will serve our

community and enhance students’ lives by delivering the highest quality education in a culture of dedication, collaboration, and learning.