Romeo High School ACT/MME ACHIEVEMENT SUMMARY SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

College Readiness ACT has identified the minimum score needed on each ACT test to indicate a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in the corresponding first-year college course.

Romeo High School Benchmarks Michigan Merit Examination % Proficient Goal  Reading  Writing  Math  Science  Social St

Romeo High School Benchmarks ACT % College Ready Goal  English  Algebra  Biology  Social Science  All 4 Courses

Romeo High School Benchmarks Graduation Rate Goal 4 Year Cohort Goal 5 Year Cohort

RHS/RETC School Improvement Goals All goals are based on review of Explore/PLAN/ACT/MME Data/ 9 th Grade is the cohort group for all implementation of the goals School-wide Literacy Goal: All students will be proficient and college ready in reading. Continuing with Mark-It Up Strategies - school wide rubric – beginning of data collection through Data Director to monitor strategy effectiveness Introduction of Close and Critical Reading Strategy English Goal: All students will be proficient and college ready in English. Continue to emphasize persuasive writing strategies which are in-line with ACT Writing Comprehensive Grammar Instruction beginning with 9 th and 10 th Grade Language Arts Math Goal: All students will be proficient and college ready in mathematics. S.L.O.T.S - Sustained, Long-term, Over Time Strategy Implementation in the Algebra I Classes Formative Assessments used to measure student progress and to discuss the impact of the curriculum Social Studies Goal: All students will be proficient and college ready in social studies. Michigan’s Mission Possible strategies will be implemented throughout the 9 th grade social studies classrooms Close and Critical Reading Strategies will also be implemented, recorded, and analyzed to track the success of the strategy through Data Director Science Goal: All students will be proficient and college ready in science. Teachers will implement problem based learning strategies to increase scientific critical thinking abilities of all students RHS VISION: To cultivate self-fulfilled, productive, contributing members of society who are committed to making a positive difference

Romeo High School Response to Intervention Reaching Teaching Struggling Learners Link Crew Adult Mentors Literacy Support Career Academy (2012) RAND Algebra Support Geometry Support English/Literacy Support Algebra II - Two Years Credit Recovery Co-Teaching Orientation-Link Crew –PBS Before & After School Tutoring - PLC - Peer Review Peer Mediation-Challenge Day-Charity Week-Extra Curricular Activities Power School-Parent Portal TIER THREE: AT RISK STUDENTS TIER TWO : STRUGGLING STUDENTS TIER ONE: ALL STUDENTS

Reaching and Teaching Struggling Learners (RTSL) Team Members: –Mike Kaufman –Shelley Dunkle –Karen Goike –Rob Leitzel –John Anderson –Chris Scarborough –Holly Anderson –Lorri Parker-Losey –Evva Dossin Update –Monthly meetings in Lansing with RTSL Directors and training in a variety of methods to help at-risk students –Facilitator Meetings – developed leadership skills and organized approached toward reaching RTSL goals –Selected 30 students based on grades, attendance, behavior, MEAP, EXPLORE, and IEP qualifications –Million Voices Survey –REL Survey –Letter to parent –Initial Meeting –AIMS WEB Testing –School Scan –July/Aug Meetings 3days develop implementation plan –Literacy Support Class –Selection of 30 students for school year

New Opportunities Expanded Advanced Placement Course offerings with the addition of AP World History. Accelerated courses in American History, Geometry and Algebra II for advanced learners. Implementation of a Response to Intervention Model featuring a Literacy Support Course and tiered interventions that provide targeted assistance to students reading below grade level. Alternative Energy class utilizing solar panels and newest technologies. Advanced Health Occupations class for students to explore. Opportunities within the expanding health profession, including a job shadow experience. Robotics class implementing new mechatronics curriculum.

ROMEO HIGH SCHOOL GOOD TO GREAT