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PURDUE POLYTECHNICHIGH SCHOOL
Reinventing High School
Direct Admit Agreement
with Purdue Polytechnic
Institute
Exposure to a wide
variety of careers,
industries and
opportunities
Ability to foster passions
and create opportunities
for deep learning
How can PPHS support the needs of the students within South Bend?
Why PPHS?
Who we serve...
Who we serve...
20%of PPHS students have an IEP
9.2%of PPHS students are English Language Learners
54%of PPHS students qualify for free/reduced lunch
68.8%of SBCS students qualify for free/reduced lunch
9.8%of SBCS students are English Language Learners
18%of SBCS students have an IEP
ISTEP Test Results
Seniors Taking the SAT URM Students that met Purdue’s Avg. Score
How well are we serving our underserved student population?
Seniors Taking the SAT URM Students that met Purdue’s Avg. Score
● Ability to address student skills gaps as they happen
● Students can progress at their own pace and concentrate on areas of weakness
Small Group Instruction / Just-in-time instruction
● Students complete projects that have a real outcome - working towards a goal, not a grade
● Students become experts in using the Design Thinking Process
Authentic Project Based Learning
● The most important things students will learn while they are with us are competencies, not facts
● List of 20 competencies based on university, industry and community input
Competency Based Education
We Believe In...
● Students will complete Technical Certifications, Dual-Credit Courses and/or an internship
● PPHS graduates will be prepared for college or a rewarding career
Multiple Pathways to Success
● PPHS educators participate in ongoing professional development with a focus on cultural competency,
trauma informed care, project based learning and design thinking
● Teachers guide students in uncovering knowledge rather than giving them information
Teachers as Coaches
● Students have the agency to choose their passion projects, prioritize their courses and design creative
solutions to overarching problems
Student Voice & Choice
We Believe In...
Personal Learning Community● PLCs serve as a home-room for students● Daily check-in● Check on schedule, grades, provide
one-on-one coaching● PLC Coaches serve as the first contact for
PPHS parents
Industry ProjectsPPHS partners with local industries to solve broad, real-world challenges that are tied to competency skills.● Students visit our industry partner sites● Come up with a solution to the challenge● Build a prototype● Pitch their ideas to the community & the
Industry Partner
Passion Projects Passion projects are teacher-led projects that tie into several competencies ● Design & Build a Go-Kart
○ Develop & Use Models○ The Iterative Process○ Make sense of problems and persevere in solving
them● Catch a Killer: CSI
○ Analyze and Interpret Data○ Reason Abstractly ○ Engage in Personal or Collaborative Action
● Tiny House ○ Structural Elements and Organization○ Attention to Precision○ Use Appropriate Tools Strategically
Personal Learning Time● Students work through Edmentum at their
own pace● Mastery-Based, students can return to areas
of weakness ● Students that are struggling on specific
topics or lagging behind are identified● Proctored testing area for assessments
DojosDojos are small group lessons for students that need instruction on the same, or related, topics. ● Students are identified through Edmentum
and PLC Coaches● Content teachers provide “Just-In-Time
Instruction”
Upperclassmen OptionsPPHS has many options for 11th and 12th graders to get a head-start on their future…● Dual-Credit Courses● Internships● Technical Certifications
A Day in the Life...8:45 - 9:30 - Personal Learning Community9:30 - 10:30 - Design Team 10:30 - 12:00 - Personal Learning Time 12:00 - 12:30 - Lunch 12:30 - 1:30 - Passion Project 1:30 - 2:30 - Math Dojo on Factoring Equations2:30 - 3:30 - Passion Project 3:30 - 3:45 - Personal Learning Community
● Students who receive a 3.4 GPA and a
1050 on the SAT or a 20 on the ACT
receive a direct admittance from Purdue
Polytechnic Institute
● PPHS Downtown has 60 juniors who are
or will be qualified as of graduation
○ These students were invited to a
4-week summer experience on
campus at Purdue at no cost
The Purdue Promise...
PPHS students will complete all state standards through
Edmentum, small group instruction and hands-on
projects.
Content Knowledge
PPHS Graduates will have clear next steps,
whether that is joining the workforce or attending
post-secondary education.
A Plan for the Future
Competencies are the 20 skills identified as being MOST important to success by colleges, communities and
employers.
Competencies
PPHS Graduates will earn a CORE 40, Technical or
Academic Honors Diploma. Students will complete
Dual-Credit Courses, Technical Certifications or an
internship.
A Diploma & More!
What will a PPHS Student Graduate With?
August 2020 | LDSV
● Partnering with local industries to
provide students with relevant
experiences
● Engaging with community groups to
identify needs/desires for students
● Recruiting and interviewing key hires
● Creating a pipeline of future IT and
Engineering talent for the community
PPHS Investment in South Bend
Questions?