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Districtwide Freshman Academies
Session: 68
Initiated 2009-2010Initiated 2009-2010
14 Schools1
Mission
14 Schools1
Mission
Student Success
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David F. LewisAssociate Superintendent [email protected]
Donna NicolodiDirector of Virtual and Specialized [email protected]
Polk County School Board, Florida1915 South Floral AvenueBartow, Florida 33830863-534-0500
Welcome
1. Coaches2. Successful Practices
Network3. Model Schools
Conferences4. Support for Development
Partners in TransitionTeaming for Student Success
Jason Looney, Assistant Principal at George Jenkins High SchoolJason Looney, Assistant Principal at George Jenkins High School
David F. Lewis, Associate Superintendent of Learning
Chuck Thacker, Dean at Kathleen High School
Earnest Peavey, Dean at Bartow High School
Donna Nicolodi, Director of Virtual and Special Programs
Lori McKown, Dean at Haines City High School
Polk County Team
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Gina Williams, Principal at Winter Haven High SchoolGina Williams, Principal at Winter Haven High School
Our StudentsDemographics
Polk County is the eighth largest district in Florida and is 31st nationally. Our membership is 95,741 (based on survey 3 data) the eighth largest district in Florida and is 31st nationally.
Free/Reduced Lunch70.56% District 64.46% 9th Graders
English Language Learners10.51% District 5.02% 9th Graders
Exceptional Students11.52% District 12.27% 9th Graders
Our GoalsOur Goals
Our District Focus
Ninth Grade Academy mission is to ensure that “Every learner will be Known, Valued, and Inspired”
Ensure that all 9th graders academically graduate to the 10th grade.
Increase the promotion rate from 8th to 9th grade
Increase attendance rate of 9th grade students
Decrease the number of students failing more than one subject in 9th grade
Percentage of Students Retained
Data 8th and 9th Grade Retentions and Attendance
•Advisory and lesson development •Teachers and facilitators created GRAND Ideas lessons•Lessons focused on a successful freshman year, integrity, peer pressure, and bullying. •Schools received plans and resources•Teacher and student buy-in•Mentoring
•Advisory and lesson development •Teachers and facilitators created GRAND Ideas lessons•Lessons focused on a successful freshman year, integrity, peer pressure, and bullying. •Schools received plans and resources•Teacher and student buy-in•Mentoring
GRAND
International Center for Leadership in Education Coaches
ProvidingContinuousSupport
Rigor/Relevance Framework (ICLE)Gold Seal Lessons
Accountability for teachers teaching “Gold Seal Lessons” by implementing a “Gold Seal Lesson Day.”
Accountability for teachers teaching “Gold Seal Lessons” by implementing a “Gold Seal Lesson Day.”
Quadrant D Lessons – high knowledge, high application
Use of Next Generation Sunshine State Standards in all subject areas
Rigor and Relevance – as part of daily instruction
Real World Situations -higher student engagement
Successful Practices Network – National Professional Learning Community – Sharing over 1800 Gold Seal Lessons
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I - Contracts
What is an I-Contract?
Eligibility for Students
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1. Second chance for learning2. Opportunity for improved grades3. Preparedness for next quarter
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1Student Benefits
•Incoming Freshman Night •Counselors visit middle schools to pre-register
and discuss high school options with students
•High School and Middle Counselors work together
•Entire 8th grade class visits schools for walking tour
•Administrative team visit
•Upper-class Leadership, Freshman Leaders and former students visit middle schools to share their high school experiences with the 8thgraders•Summer parent meetings•Virtual tours (videos produced by TV Production students)
Transition Activities for Incoming Freshmen
All High Schools
Schools with Large
Feeder Patterns
Schools with Small
Feeder Patterns
14 Schools – 1 MissionBuilt on Communication
Meaningful Dialogue
•Master Schedule Building
•Teaming
•Best Practices
Sharing Sessions
•Attendees9th grade Deans, Assistant PrincipalsGuidance CounselorsDistrict Leadership
•Gold Seal Lessons•I-Contracts•Districtwide Problem Solving
Quarterly Meetings
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It is not about the physical aspect of the Freshman Academy….it is about the
Relationships!
Freshman Academy
StudentStudent
Community
Schools
Parents
District
Business Partners
Teachers
David F. LewisAssociate Superintendent of Learning [email protected]
Donna NicolodiDirector of Virtual and Special [email protected]
1915 South Floral AvenueBartow, Florida 33830863-534-0500
David F. LewisAssociate Superintendent of Learning [email protected]
Donna NicolodiDirector of Virtual and Special [email protected]
1915 South Floral AvenueBartow, Florida 33830863-534-0500
Polk County Transition Team Contact Informaiton
Community
THANK YOU!
