Secondary School Reform (SSR) Phase III Forums February 3, 2010 PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS • www.pgcps.org

Prince George’s County Board of Education Verjeana M. Jacobs, Esq., Chair Ron L. Watson, Ph.D., Vice-Chair Donna Hathaway Beck Pat J. Fletcher Heather Iliff Rosalind A. Johnson R. Owen Johnson, Jr. Linda Thornton Thomas Amber P. Waller Edward Burroughs, III, Student Member William R. Hite Jr., Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools and Secretary/Treasurer

High School Clusters FIVE CLUSTERS CLUSTER 1 CLUSTER 2 Dark Blue (CLUSTER 1) Yellow (CLUSTER 2) Light Blue (CLUSTER 3) Pink (CLUSTER 4) Red (CLUSTER 5) CLUSTER 2 CLUSTER 3 CLUSTER 5 CLUSTER 4

Space Availability By Cluster Schools Capacity Seats Bowie 2,734 -279 DuVal 2,254 575 Eleanor Roosevelt 2,164 -558 Laurel 1,870 -7 Total Capacity: -269 Seats

Space Availability By Cluster Schools Capacity Seats Bladensburg 1,923 119 High Point 2,253 64 Parkdale 1,896 -276 Northwestern 2,053 -490 Total Capacity: -583 Seats

Space Availability By Cluster Schools Capacity Seats Central 1,118 30 Fairmont Heights 1,139 189 Charles H. Flowers 2,200 -456 Largo 1,849 424 Total Capacity: 187 Seats

Space Availability By Cluster Schools Capacity Seats Frederick Douglass 1,283 202 Friendly 1,505 -22 Gwynn Park 1,203 65 Surrattsville 1,235 276 Dr. Henry A Wise, Jr. Total Capacity: 329 Seats

Space Availability By Cluster Schools Capacity Seats Crossland 1,947 504 Forestville 1,015 157 Oxon Hill 1,902 -13 Potomac 1,410 120 Suitland 2,635 73 Total Capacity: 841 Seats

Why do we need to reform grades 6-12? 23 out of 30 middle schools are in school improvement 11 out of 22 high schools are in school improvement 85% graduation rate Of the students that drop out, 57% of them are 9th graders Average SAT Score 1296 (National Average - 1509) Only 43% of students passed the Algebra HSA on the first attempt

What is Secondary School Reform? Transforming the educational experience of all middle and high school students to ensure they are provided with the skills and competencies to compete in the 21st century. “Graduating every student college and workforce ready.”

Secondary School Reform Team The mission of the Secondary School Reform Team is to design, implement, track and monitor curricular and instructional programs that move PGCPS substantially forward in graduating all students college and workforce ready.

Secondary School Reform Team Departments Represented High School Consortium Accountability Curriculum and Instruction Human Resources Area Office Student Services Budget Office Special Education

Secondary School Reform Plan Diagnostic Where are we? Visioning Where are we going? Planning How do we get there? Implementation How do we get it done?

Secondary School Reform Plan Based on best practices in secondary school reform research Includes a detailed profile of a PGCPS college/career ready graduate based on stakeholder input (Stakeholder’s Meetings, Spring 2009) Addresses chronically low-performing schools Increases rigor in all courses to continue to move our students from proficient to advanced

Secondary School Reform Plan Linked to existing PGCPS work where appropriate and relevant Includes a detailed program that reflects both academic and personal development of students Reflects both current financial realities and our hope for the future Long-term plan with a phased-in approach

Secondary School Reform Framework Four (4) Levers of Secondary School Reform* Raise Expectations Options and Opportunities Student Transition Success Empowered Teachers, Leaders and Schools Options and Opportunities Raise Expectations Graduating Every Student College and Workforce Ready Student Transition Success Empowered Teachers, Leaders and Schools * Based upon the Advocacy Framework Model developed by the National High School Alliance (2005) and Chicago Public Schools Secondary Reform Framework.

Current Profile of a PGCPS Graduate Subject Area PGCPS Graduation Requirements* State College System MINIMUM Requirements English 4 Mathematics 3 (1 Algebra, 1 Geometry, 1 optional course) (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) Science (1 in Biology 2 that include labs) (Two lab experiences) Social Studies Fine Arts 1 None specified Physical Education 1/2 Health Technology None Specified Foreign Language None 2 * MSDE requires that students be fluent in environmental literacy, financial literacy, and career awareness as a part of their becoming informed citizens. This knowledge will become a part of the course offerings and experiences currently in place PreK-12.

Lever 1: Raised Expectations PGCPS staff will raise their expectations of what our students can achieve. Revise current course and credit requirements Profile of A Graduate sub-committee Redesign ILP instrument to better track academic progress (SY 2010-2011) Train and hold counselors accountable for enrolling students in rigorous academic coursework (SY 2010-2011) Provide information to students and parents about student course selection and college access (SY 2010-2011) Provide content specific training for parents through various mediums (SY 2010-2011)

Lever 1: Raised Expectations (continued) Develop a strategic plan for creating a systemic college-going culture that begins in PreK (SY 2010-2011) Develop and implement advisories in all middle schools for transition grade (6th or 7th) Continue, monitor and adjust implementation of advisories in all high schools (SY 2010-2011)

Lever 2: Options and Opportunities All students will be provided quality educational options and equal access. The County’s high schools have been divided into five (5) clusters based upon geographic proximity. Those clusters are as follows: Cluster 1 - DuVal, Roosevelt, Laurel and Bowie Cluster 2 - High Point, Parkdale, Northwestern and Bladensburg Cluster 3 - Flowers, Central, Largo and Fairmont Heights Cluster 4 - Wise, Douglass, Surrattsville, Friendly and Gwynn Park Cluster 5 - Potomac, Suitland, Forestville, Crossland, and Oxon Hill (SLC)

Lever 2: Options and Opportunities (continued) CLUSTER 1 FIVE CLUSTERS Dark Blue (CLUSTER 1) Yellow (CLUSTER 2) Light Blue (CLUSTER 3) Pink (CLUSTER 4) Red (CLUSTER 5) CLUSTER 2 CLUSTER 3 CLUSTER 5 CLUSTER 4

Lever 2: Options and Opportunities (continued) Each cluster may offer the following programs: Science and Technology International Baccalaureate Comprehensive Career and Technical Education (CTE) Offerings Possible North and South Program Offerings: Visual and Performing Arts World Languages Non-Traditional High School Alternatives

Lever 2: Options and Opportunities (continued) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Offerings Engineering Technologies Pre-Engineering (PLTW) Health & Medical Sciences Nursing Barbering Cosmetology Culinary Arts Hospitality and Restaurant Management Human Resources Services Early Childhood Education Teacher Academy Information Technology CISCO Transportation Automotive Technology Arts Media and Communication Graphic Design and Printing Business Management, and Finance Business Administrative Services Accounting & Finance Academy of Finance Marketing Management Construction and Design Carpentry Electricity HVAC Plumbing Masonry Architecture & Design (Drafting)

Lever 2: Options and Opportunities (continued) Receive community input on high school programs through the Phase III forums Survey students and families to solicit their input on high school programs Determine which programs are needed for each cluster Develop and implement the programs with equity across clusters Ensure that criteria for program entry is the same in each cluster

Lever 2: Options and Opportunities (continued) Approve and support innovative schools of choice that expand opportunities (e.g., STEM Possibility Charter School, Spanish Immersion Program (K-8)) Implement interventions to turnaround chronically low-performing schools Implement the Middle College Program Increase access to dual-enrollment offerings (SY 2010-2011) Increase access to credit recovery programs

Lever 3: Student Transition Success All students will successfully transition to the next educational level. Develop and implement 6th/7th and 9th Grade Transition and Personal Management Program (SY 2010-2011) Develop a model for on-going articulation between elementary, middle and high school (SY2010–2011) Provide tuition-based summer school for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students who have not yet met course outcomes (SY 2010–2011)

Lever 3: Student Transition Success (continued) Implement a quarterly “freshman on track” monitoring system Develop and implement a comprehensive dropout prevention plan (including habitual truancy) (SY 2010-2011)

Lever 4: Empowered Teachers, Leaders and Schools Develop staff capacity to enhance effective teaching and school–based leadership. Develop master schedules that support common planning in the core content areas for middle and high schools Enhance collaborative/team planning, inclusive of frequent analysis of student work and formative assessment results (SY 2010-2011) Develop systemic formative and summative assessments for non-HSA courses needed for graduation

Lever 4: Empowered Teachers, Leaders and Schools Provide, monitor and enhance professional development to secondary teachers in the following areas: (SY 2010-2011) Advanced Placement Potential Adolescent Development Capstone Projects for High School Seniors College and Careers Core Content Classes (Middle School Teachers) Education That is Multicultural Integrating Technology into the Instructional Program Interdisciplinary Lesson Planning Peer-to-Peer Support Professional Learning Communities Teaching Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses

Lever 4: Empowered Teachers, Leaders and Schools Provide, monitor and enhance professional development to principals in the following areas: (SY 2010-2011) Identification and interventions for at-risk teachers Identification and interventions for at-risk students Implementing Advisories (Middle School Principals) Secondary Reform Model Culturally Proficient Schools

Next Steps for the SSR Team Engaging additional stakeholders both external and internal parents, community, students principals, teachers, central office Phase III Forums Jan 28th - Forestville HS Feb 3rd - Gwynn Park HS Feb 4th - Frederick Douglass HS Feb 16th - Parkdale HS Defining success Finalize metrics and determine data collection methods

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