TECUMSEH HIGH SCHOOL GRADES 9-12 - Amazon S3 · Instructional Technology & Vocational, ... the high school has 1 Principal, 1Assistant Principals, 1 Athletic Director, 2 Counselors,

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TECUMSEH HIGH

SCHOOL

GRADES 9-12

Site Demographics:

Tecumseh High School has maintained approximately 620 +

students in grades 9-12 for some years now. There is a full

time equivalency of 46.5 regular classroom teachers who

are divided into the following area: Language Arts,

Sciences, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Foreign Language,

Instructional Technology & Vocational, Information

Literacy/Library Media Specialist, and Special Education.

In addition, the high school has 1 Principal, 1Assistant

Principals, 1 Athletic Director, 2 Counselors, 3 Secretaries,

1 Library/Media Specialist, 7 Cooks, and 4 Custodians.

District Demographics: Ethnic Make-up of district

# Kids

%

White

%

Black

%

Native

%

Hisp.

%

Asian

2010-

2011

615 364 14 209 23 2

2008-

2010

664 416 14 212 17 5

2008-

2009

665 410 16 225 10 4

2007-

2008

668 64 3 30 3 1

2006-

2007

664 66 2 29 2 1

TECUMSEH H.S. Demographics

% F/R

Lunch

% Sing.

Parent

% Univ.

Degree

% H.S.

Diploma

% < H.S.

Diploma

Average

Income

67% 24 18 60 22 $39,622

66% 24 18 60 22 $39,622

69% 24 18 60 22 $39,622

63% 24 18 60 22 $39,622

Tecumseh H.S. ACT Performance

YEAR

2009-2010

Aver. ACT

20.4

ACT Part.%

48.0

2008-2009 19.8 41.0

2007-2008

20.2 48.0

2006-2007

21.2

53.9

Tecumseh H.S. EOI Results

YEAR English II

Site/State

U.S. Hist.

Site/State

Alg. I

Site/State

Biology

Site/State

2009-10 88/87 91/75 75/78 84/78

2008-09 87/81 88/73 84/83 83/75

2007-08 88/79 84/81 80/79 68/58

2006-07 60/76 85/73 88/78 55/57

2005-06 75/72 77/73 34/38 61/54

Tecumseh API Scores

2009-2010 1092

2008-2009 1289

2007-2008 1279

2006-2007 1252

Special Education Numbers:

2006-2007 96

2007-2008 110

2008-2009 105

2009-2010 102

Economic Disadvantaged:

2006-2007 341

2007-2008 373

2008-2009 365

2009-2010 305

Language Arts:

Tecumseh High School offers: English I, II, III, IV

Pre AP English I, Pre AP English II

AP English III, AP English IV

Speech, Creative Writing, Current Events, Yearbook, and Recreational Reading.

Students enrolled in Pre-AP and AP coursed can earn a 5-point A. Our teachers have aligned the PASS standards with their curriculum and they have developed curriculum maps for their content area.

The textbook materials being used currently include Holt, Elements of Literature, and Holt, Elements of Writing, as well as assorted novels and literature.

What we expect students to learn through Language Arts:

• All PASS Standards and Objectives

• Academic Vocabulary

• Multiple word meanings

• Techniques for using context clues to decipher unknown words

• Development of writing skills and ability to express ideas in writing

• Reading strategies targeting comprehension and understanding text

How we know when they have learned it through Language Arts:

Increased vocabulary and comprehension scores on quarterly assessments

Increased overall vocabulary scores on Explore, CRT, Plan, SAT, and ACT tests

Increased total reading score on Explore, CRT, Plan, SAT, and ACT tests with specific emphasis in textual reading comprehension and vocabulary

Implementation of academic vocabulary in student writing

How do we respond when they do not

learn it? (L.A. cont.)

Implement academic vocabulary practice

Integrate academic vocabulary in word wall activities, word webs, word of the week, lexicons, computer activities, etc.

Expose students to a variety of reading genres

Incorporate specific reading strategies designed to assist in the comprehension of non-fiction, content area text

Provide additional instruction through peer tutors, mentors, volunteers, etc.

Targeted skill practice with technology programs (focus on remediation of skills)

Using Technology through the Language Arts Department:

Attendance

Recording and managing grades

Organizing and managing lesson

plans

Generating and storing

assessments

Research projects (researching

Internet and EBSCO/typing

papers)

Accessing wireless Internet supplemental sources by teacher and students

Writing projects that are not research based and that are research based

ACT prep in AP classes

EOI practice

Accessing textbook ancillaries (one-step planner, HRW website, Virtual file cabinet, Mindpoint Quiz Show, PowerNotes)

Smart board and Projector Projects: (L.A. cont.)

Daily language activities

Showing of pertinent DVD and VHS videos (e.g. A&E authors, time period visuals – civil rights videos, etc.

Projection of classic art for writing prompts

Power Point

presentations (teacher

made and found)

Projection of notes in

an organized format

Utilization of textbook

ancillaries

EOI Test Results English II 2006-2010

EOI Test Results (Economic Disadvantaged 2010)




Performance Breakdowns Ethnicity 2010



Performance Breakdown Ethnicity 2009

EOI Test Results OPI Scores English II 2006-2010

EOI Test Results OPI Scores English II 2006-2009

EOI Test Results English II by Standards and Objectives 2006-2010

EOI Test Results English II by Standards and Objectives 2006-2009

EOI Test Results for IEP students English II 2010



EOI Test Results for IEP students 2009

EOI Test Results English III 2009




EOI Test Results English III Economic Disadvantaged 2009

EOI Test Results English III Economic Disadvantaged 2008

EOI Test Results English III Ethnicity 2009

EOI Test Results English III Ethnicity 2008

EOI Test Results English III IEP 2009

EOI Test Results English III IEP 2008

Math:

Tecumseh High School currently offers: Introduction to Algebra

Algebra I

Geometry

Math of Finance

Algebra II

Trigonometry

AP Calculus

Introduction of Algebra is designed to meet the needs of those students whose skills will not allow

them success in Algebra I. The course content includes a brief review of Pre-Algebra skills, but will

also include concepts of Algebra in the context of real life situations. Many topics of this course

overlap with Algebra I to help ensure student success at the high school level. The textbooks being

used are as follows: Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry use Holt; Math of Finance course utilizes

Mathematics of Money by South-Western

What we expect students to learn through Math:

All PASS Standards and Objectives

Academic Vocabulary (Comprehension, Use, and Application of Math terms)

Understanding and use of Algebraic formulas and their function

Understanding and use of Geometric formulas and their function

Critical thinking using mathematical applications, analysis, and synthesis

We would like students to leave our school with math skills they can use in life whether in personal business, work environment, or college. We want students to be able to use higher order thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems. Students should be able to transfer knowledge and use current skills to work with unfamiliar areas. We would also like to see our students performing at or above state averages on ACT and course exit exams.

How we know when they have learned it through Math:

Increased percentage of students scoring satisfactorily on benchmark assessments and on state assessments

Increase grade level equivalents on Explore, Plan, SAT, and ACT assessments

Increased total Math scores on assessments and in subject areas – Math related

Implementation of academic math vocabulary in writing and discussion activities


learn it? (Math cont.)

Implement a subject wide math remediation

computer program – Odyssey and A+

Greater implementation and emphasis on math

academic vocabulary

Targeted skill practice through computer programs

Department meetings targeting specific Math goals,

objectives, and interventions

Using Technology through the Math Department:

Laptops and desktop

computers. . . Daily attendance

Online grade book

Parent/Teacher conferences and

communication

Lesson Planning

Lesson presentation in

conjunction with Smart Boards

and Projectors

Mobil Laptop Carts... Student assessment, remediation

and tutorials using Odyssey on-

line and A+

EOI testing on-line and practice

to prepare for EOI testing

Student research and

presentations

Using Technology through the Math Department:

Classroom Performance System (E-Instruction): Assessment of student performance and EOI preparation

In addition, scientific and/or graphing calculator technology is integrated into each course beginning in Algebra I

The math department also makes use of this technology through our Teachers’ as Advisors program.

EOI Test Results Algebra I 2006-2010

EOI Test Results Algebra I 2010 Economically Disadvantaged

EOI Test Results Algebra I 2010 Ethnicity

EOI Test Results Algebra I 2010 OPI scores

EOI Test Results Algebra I 2010 OPI scores

EOI Test Results Algebra I 2010 IEP students

EOI Test Results Algebra I 2006-2008

EOI Test Results Algebra I Standards and Objectives 2009

EOI Test Results Algebra I Standards and Objectives 2008

EOI Test Results Economic Disadvantaged 2006




EOI Test Results Algebra I Ethnicity 2006




EOI Test Results Algebra I OPI scores 2006-2009

EOI Test Results Algebra I OPI scores 2006-2008

EOI Test Results Algebra I IEP 2006




EOI Test Results Algebra II 2010

EOI Test Results Algebra II 2010 Economically Disadvantaged

EOI Test Results Algebra II 2010 Ethnicity

EOI Test Results Algebra II 2010 OPI Scores

EOI Test Results Algebra II 2010 IEP students



EOI Test Results Algebra II Standards and Objectives 2009

EOI Test Results Algebra II Standards and Objectives 2008

EOI Test Results Algebra II Economic Disadvantaged 2008

EOI Test Results Algebra II Economic Disadvantaged 2009

EOI Test Results Algebra II Ethnicity 2008

EOI Test Results Algebra II Ethnicity 2009

EOI Test Results Algebra II OPI scores 2008

EOI Test Results Algebra II OPI scores 2008-2009

EOI Test Results Algebra II IEP 2008

EOI Test Results Algebra II IEP 2009

EOI Test Results Geometry 2010

EOI Test Results Geometry 2010 Eco. Disadvantaged


EOI Test Results Geometry 2010 Ethnicity

EOI Test Results Geometry 2010 OPI

EOI Test Results Geometry 2010 IEP


EOI Test Results Geometry Standards and Objectives 2008

EOI Test Results Geometry Standards and Objectives 2009

EOI Test Results Geometry Economic Disadvantaged 2008

EOI Test Results Geometry Economic Disadvantaged 2009

EOI Test Results Geometry Ethnicity 2008

EOI Test Results Geometry Ethnicity 2009

EOI Test Results Geometry OPI scores 2008

EOI Test Results Geometry OPI scores 2008-2009

EOI Test Results Geometry IEP 2008

EOI Test Results Geometry IEP 2009

Science:

Tecumseh High School offers:

Physical Science

Environmental Science

Biology, Pre-AP Biology and AP Biology

Chemistry I and Chemistry II

Botany/Zoology and Physiology/Anatomy The Science Department objectives meet the PASS curriculum. The science courses use the following

textbooks in their instruction of the courses: Biology uses Prentice Hall; Physical Science uses Prentice Hall, Environmental Science uses Holt; Chemistry I & II uses Pearson/Prentice Hall.

What we expect students to learn through Science:


Academic Vocabulary (Comprehension, Use, and Application of Science terms)

Understanding and use of Scientific formulas and their function

Understanding and use of the Scientific method and its function

Critical thinking using Science applications, analysis, and synthesis

We would like students to leave our school with Science skills they can use in life whether in the work environment or college. We want students to be able to use higher order thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems. Students should be able to transfer knowledge and use current skills to work with unfamiliar areas. We would also like to see our students performing at or above state averages on ACT and course exit exams.

How we know when they have learned it through Science courses:



Increased total Science scores on assessments and in subject areas – Science related

Implementation of academic Science vocabulary in writing and discussion activities


learn it? (Science cont.)

Implement a subject wide Science remediation

Greater implementation and emphasis on Science

academic vocabulary


and classroom labs and activities

Department meetings targeting specific Science

goals, objectives, and interventions

Using Technology through the Science Department:

Laptop notebooks and Desktop computers:

Daily attendance

Daily recording and managing student grades

Accessing wireless interenet for teacher tube and other supplemental lessons

Generate and store lessons (Power Point, etc), Tests, Assignments, Lab write ups, project guidelines, and Rubrics

Laptop notebooks and

Desktop computers: (cont.)

Vernier Lab Pro technology

utilization for demonstrations,

lab experiments and explanation

of concepts

Pupil Cam utilization

Accessing textbook ancillaries

Inter-office communication and

communication with parents

(Email)

Using Technology through the Science Department: (cont.)

Smart Board and Projector:

Daily bell work activities

Power Point Presentations and class

lecture notes

Showing pertinent DVD videos and

downloads

Textbook ancillaries (Prentice Hall

Lecture Launcher)

Internet created review games

Projection of Vernier data

tables/graphs and Pupil Cam slides

EOI practice and review

Mobile Laptop Carts:

Student access to wireless Internet for research projects and web-based lessons

Writing assignments (outlines and reports)

EOI practice

CPS units (E-Instruction):

Topic Introduction questions (Anticipation sets)

Test Review

Quizzes/Tests

EOI Practice

EOI Test Results Biology 2006-2010

EOI Test Results Biology 2010 Economic Disadvantaged

EOI Test Results Biology 2010 Ethnicity

EOI Test Results Biology 2010 OPI

EOI Test Results Biology Standards and Objectives 2010

EOI Test Results Biology 2010 IEP



EOI Test Results Biology Standards and Objectives 2009

EOI Test Results Biology Standards and Objectives 2006-2008

EOI Test Results Biology Economic Disadvantaged 2006




EOI Test Results Biology Ethnicity 2006




EOI Test Results Biology OPI Scores 2006-2008

EOI Test Results Biology OPI scores 2006-2009

EOI Test Results Biology IEP 2006




Social Studies:

Tecumseh High School offers:

Geography

Oklahoma History

World History

U.S. History

Democracy

A.P. U.S. History

Current Events

Leadership

What we expect students to learn through Social Studies:


Academic Vocabulary (Comprehension, Use, and Application of Social Studies terms)

Students will use strategies which promote higher level thinking skills, acquisition of social studies skills, and basic knowledge of course content.

We will see continued progression of test scores, above state and national averages, including making Adequate Yearly Progress and remaining above the state average on the U.S. History Endo of Instruction Exam.

How we know when they have learned it through Social Studies courses:



Increased total Social Studies scores on assessments and in subject areas – Social Studies related

Implementation of academic Social Studies vocabulary in writing and discussion activities


learn it? (Social Studies cont.)

Implement a subject wide Social Studies

remediation

Greater implementation and emphasis on Social

Studies academic vocabulary


and classroom activities

Department meetings targeting specific Social

Studies goals, objectives, and interventions

Using Technology through the Social Studies Department:

Laptops and desktop computers

General use by teachers:

Daily attendance

Online grade book

Parent/Teacher communication

Lesson planning

Lesson presentation in conjunction with Smart Boards and projectors

Computers on Wheels (C.O.W.s)

Student assessment

EOI testing on-line

Student research and presentations

Classroom Performance System (eInstruction)

Assessment of student performance

EOI preparation

EOI Test Results U.S. History 2006-2010

EOI Test Results U.S. History 2010 Economic Disadvantaged

EOI Test Results U.S. History 2010 Ethnicity

EOI Test Results U.S. History 2010 OPI

EOI Test Results U.S. History 2010 standards and objectives

EOI Test Results U.S. History 2010 IEP



EOI Test Results U.S. History Standards and Objectives 2006-2008

EOI Test Results U.S. History Standards and Objectives 2009

EOI Test Results U.S. History Economic Disadvantaged 2006




EOI Test Results U.S. History Ethnicity 2006




EOI Test Results U.S. History OPI Scores 2006-2008

EOI Test Results U.S. History OPI Scores 2006-2009

EOI Test Results U.S. History OPI Standards and Objectives 2006-2008

EOI Test Results U.S. History Standards and Objectives 2006-2009

EOI Test Results U.S. History IEP 2006




The Arts

Tecumseh High School offers: Art I, Art Humanities, Ceramics I, II, & III, AP Art, and AP Art History.

Every student that graduates from Tecumseh High School completes two fine art classes.

Each class has a PASS based curriculum and includes studio production, development, and student competition.

Each class introduces the students to creative, historical, and technical areas of art and art mediums.

Art Humanities provides a foundation to art and art history. Through study and art production many of the students discover a desire to continue in visual arts after completing a course.

The Arts: How we monitor & assess

We will continue to look at the enrollment numbers from year to year to assess the growth in the upper level Ceramics classes and the AP Studio Art class. We will review the students’ portfolios to determine if there is an increased production of computer graphic related projects and or digital mediums.

By monitoring the pre-test and post-test scores from year to year, and making educational improvements as needed, we can improve the level of learning in our students.

Using Technology Through The Arts

Gateway Notebooks/Desktop Computer

Daily Attendance

Daily Recording and managing student grades

Accessing wireless Internet for teacher tube and other supplemental lessons, information and activities

Generating and storing lessons (PowerPoint etc.), test and assignments

Accessing textbook ancillaries (Teacher Works CD-ROM, Exam View Pro Testmaker, Art Showcase DVD, Vocabulary PuzzleMaker CD-ROM and National Museum of Women in the Arts CD –ROM

Inter-office communication (Email)

Smart Board and Projector Weekly Art History PowerPoint

presentations

Power point presentations and class lecture notes(teacher made or found)

Showing of pertinent DVD videos

Textbook ancillaries ~ Art Showcase DVD (interactive lessons and games, fine art images, technique videos, artist biographies

Internet created review games – (Jeopardy etc)

Class fine art criticism exercises and activities

Using Technology Through The Arts

VCR/ TV Monitors /

Desktop Computers (2)

Showing of pertinent DVD/VHS

videos

Internet image search for visual

art references and resources

Slide show images

presentations for project

examples step by step project

construction (teacher made or

found)

Laptops - C.O.W. / Student Desktops (2)

Student access of wireless Internet for research for Art History Unit

Student access of wireless internet image search for visual art examples for Art History Unit and other research assignments

Writing assignment ~ typing artist outlines and reports

Music

Tecumseh High School offers: Marching Band, Concert Band, Choir (trained), Choir (training), Music Theory, and Music Appreciation.

These classes all address and follow PASS objectives and standards.

Band and choir offer many performance opportunities and enrichment activities and both provide opportunities for students to participate in competitive events.

Enrichment activities and rehearsals give students experience in music, drama, acting, choreography, etc.

Music: How we monitor & assess

We believe that we can increase the enrollment in band and

choir through a more progressive middle school program.

We will look at enrollment numbers from year to year to

assess growth in the choir and band programs. The

instructors will monitor and test students progress in music

reading.

Better retention between the M.S. and H.S. programs would

eventually result in the ability for these groups to play and

sing greater variety and more difficult literature.

Foreign Languages:

Tecumseh High School offers: French I, II, & III and Spanish I, II, & III

The language department offers students the opportunity to become acquainted with other languages. Students are given the opportunity to understand and communicated in other languages.

Level I courses, students speak isolated words and learn small phrases, using basic vocabulary groups. Students are able to read and write short phrases.

Level II courses, students reach the Beginning Level proficiency as outlined in the OK PASS curriculum. Students are able to ask and answer common questions, to initiate and to sustain limited conversation. Students are able to read and comprehend main ideas for simple writings, and they are able to construct some sentences.

Level III courses, when offered, allow students to work at the Intermediate Level of proficiency as outlined by OK PASS curriculum. Students ask and answer questions about familiar topics; they understand sentence-long speech; they can read and interpret written materials; and they are able to compose original material using present, past, and future tenses.

Foreign Language: How we monitor and assess

Students currently learn vocabulary words and phrases, incorporating them into useable

skills.

We use Total Physical Response (TPR) activities, attaching meaning to words and phrases.

Such activities make the student more involved in the acquisition of language and so make

the students more likely to utilize acquired words and phrases.

Students’ progress is monitored daily with oral questions in the target language. The

process is repeated daily, incorporating new vocabularies and sentence structure.

Testing is used to assess the students’ ability to read and write in the target language.

The students’ spoken response to a spoken question demonstrates their listening and

speaking skills. A student should be able to respond correctly at least 70% of the time. A

willingness to participate is a primary indicator of a successful learning process. Teachers

have immediate feedback each day in the classroom.

Assessment will also be done through the use of written tests, reading, writing, and

entrance & exit exams.

Using Technology through the Foreign Language Department:

Gateway Notebooks/Desktop

Computer

*Daily Attendance

*Daily Recording and managing

student grades

*Accessing wireless Internet for

teacher tube and other supplemental

lessons, information and activities

*Generating and storing lessons

(PowerPoint etc.), test and

assignments

*Accessing textbook ancillaries

(Teacher Works CD-ROM, Exam View

Pro Testmaker, Vocabulary

*Inter-office communication (Email)

Smart Board and Projector

*PowerPoint presentations

*Power point presentations and class

lecture notes(teacher made or found)

*Showing of pertinent DVD videos

*Textbook ancillaries

*Internet created review games –

(Jeopardy etc)

Laptops - C.O.W. / Student Desktops

*Student access of wireless Internet

*Writing assignment ~ typing outlines and

reports

Instructional Technology

Tecumseh High School offers: Keyboarding, Accounting, Computer App. I & II, Information Processing, Passport to Financial Literacy, Adobe Desktop Publishing, PowerPoint, In Design, and Web Page Design.

Tecumseh High School has 2 stationary desktop computer labs, computers in the library, at least one desktop in each classroom, and 4 mobile laptop computer labs.

All computers have internet access.

Instructional Technology: How we monitor and assess

Pre-testing of the computer application students allow us to move them to information processing based on their skill level.

The course is standardized based on PASS terms and requirements.

We will continue to upgrade software products and projects and continue to train staff on new software.

Pre- and post- tests will be a major indicator of progress.

The enrollment numbers in the business course sections will indicate a demand for the content (even though state requirements is at least one computer course.)

ACT scores will indicate the success of the Test Prep courses and their use of technology in the regular classroom settings.

The full extent of computer technology is used in these courses.

Physical Education / Health & Safety

Tecumseh High School offer a course called PE/Health & Safety

Physical Education students are currently examining and exploring physical activities, our bodies preparation for activity, and its response to activity. Students are lifting weights, running, and participating in various games and activities.

In Health & Safety, we introduce students to the systems of the human body-nervous, circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, digestive, endocrine, and male and female reproductive systems.

Physical Education/Health&Safety: How we monitor and assess

100% participation is expected

Motor skill improvement should occur through hand-eye coordination exercises; through a continued variety of activities.

Improved health awareness should occur through the health awareness lessons and concepts of wellness/safety and what it means to be healthy.

Periodic skills tests will be used to assess. Improvement in strength and stamina are our targets. Health & Safety students will be expected to show growth in knowledge as per their test scores.

The mobile laptop computer carts are checked out and used to explore health topics and to do health research.

Information Literacy

The Tecumseh High School Library has more than 1,500 titles of audio-visual software (including DVD, videos, filmstrips, audiocassette tapes, records, and slides).

The computers in the library allow the students to access the library catalog, the internet, and online databases as well as several software based research programs.

We purchase research based software for reference materials to allow for increased availability by students and faculty.

Career & Technology Education Programs

The Tecumseh High School offers in the consumer science

department: Family Consumer Science I & II, Adult and Family

Living, Parenting and Child Development, and Food and

Nutrition. We have one consumers science instructor.

The Tecumseh High School offers in the Agricultural Education

department: Agriscience I & II, Equine Management,

Horticulture I and II, Natural Resources, Animal Science,

Agriculture Power Technology I and II, Biotechnology,

Agricultural Communications, Food Science, We have three

Vocational Agriculture instructors.

Career & Technology Education Programs: Monitoring and assessment

Career and Technical programs are continually assessed and monitored by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technical Education, which is based in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Competency testing on-line is now available to help assess specific skill areas in which students need improvement. Students who pass the competency tests may be judged to receive up to nine hours college credit in the indicated areas.

We have competitive speech and judging contest opportunities that are offered by the student organizations, FFA and Family Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).

Using test scores we will monitor our program and we will use student performance as our performance indicators.

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TECUMSEH HIGH SCHOOL GRADES 9-12 - Amazon S3 · Instructional Technology & Vocational, ... the high school has 1 Principal, 1Assistant Principals, 1 Athletic Director, 2 Counselors,