1. Community and Schools Coming Together - be a part of the experience

2. Assessment Requirements NCLB requires Illinois to ensure that 100% of students meet or exceed the Illinois learning standards in at least reading/language arts and mathematics by the end of 2013-2014. Schools must make adequate yearly progress (AYP) toward that goal.

3. Determination of AYP 95% participation by all subgroups (45 as N size) and composite, per school, per district And Meeting another academic indicator ◦ High schools: graduation rate threshold ◦ Elementary and middle schools: attendance rate threshold And Making academic achievement goals ( 77% in 2010, and 85% in 2011)

4. Graduation and Attendance Rates In 2010, high schools need to have a 80% graduation rate. The required graduation rate would gradually increase to the ultimate target of 85% by 2014. Elementary and middle schools need an attendance rate of 91% in 2010. The required attendance rate would gradually increase to the ultimate target of 92% by 2014.

5. Adequate Yearly Progress & Academic Achievement Targets 2002 2003 40% 2003 2004 40% 2004 2005 47.5% 2005 2006 47.5% 2006 2007 55% 2007 2008 62.5% 2008 2009 70% 2009 2010 77.5% 2010 2011 85% 2011 2012 92.5% 2012 2013 92.5% 2013 2014 100% Target 2013 - 2014

6. Disaggregation of Subgroups Low income status + Students with disabilities + Limited-English proficient + Race/ethnicity 6 groups

7. ReadingReading Math AYP is determined by making it over all 20 hurdles (10 hurdles for reading and 10 for math) by disaggregation of data. Composite American Indian American Indian Asian Black White Hispanic Students with Disabilities Students with Disabilities Low Income Low Income LEP Multi- Racial Multi- Racial

8. States must set the size of the group in order to “…Yield statistically reliable information…” Subgroups of 45 or more count for NCLB/AYP purposes. To ensure confidentiality in reporting, subgroups of less than 10 are not reported individually. Subgroup Size (N)

9. Sandwich Middle School Did not Make AYP in 2010 State target is 95%. 99.7% participation State target is 91%. 96.2% attendance rate State target is 77.5%. 77.1% meet and exceed in Reading 65.7% Hispanic 41.1% Students with Disabilities 83.8% meet and exceed in Math 50.0% Students with Disabilities

19. Sandwich High School Did Not Make AYP in 2010 State target is 95%. 99.5% participation State target is 80%. 95% graduation rate State target is 77.5%. *55.6% meet and exceed in Reading *55.1% meet and exceed in Math

37. SMS was built in 2001 85,000 sq. ft. 3 story building - 23 General Classrooms - 4 Science Labs - 2 General Science Classrooms - Band and Choral rooms - 2 computer labs - Gymnasium with Locker Rooms - Multiuse Cafeteria with Kitchen - Middle School Administrative Offices - New Bus Drive and Parking Areas

38. Sandwich High School AdvancED Accredited Moving From the State Standards to the Common Core Standards Development of Power Standards for each high school course to meet the Common Core Standards

39. Graduation Requirements GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Graduates from Sandwich Community High School will have earned a minimum of 23 credits upon completion of their course work. All students must carry a minimum load of 6 credits per year. Credits are earned by passing semester classes with a grade of A, B, C, or D. The following items must be incorporated into the credit requirements for graduation: 1. Eight Semesters of English (4 Credits) – Classes of 2012 and 2013, including one semester of Speech (1/2 credit). 2. Four Semesters of Science (2 Credits) - Must include one life and one physical science 3. Six Semesters of Math (3 Credits) 4. Four Semesters of Social Studies (2 Credits) (Must include one credit in American History) 5. Six Semesters of Physical Education (3 Credits) 6. One Semester of Health Education (1/2 Credit) 7. One Semester of Consumer Education (1/2 Credit) 8. One Semester of Driver’s Education (1/2 Credit) 9. One Semester of American Government (1/2 Credit) – Class of 2015 and later. 10. Two Semesters Chosen From: a. Music b. Art c. Foreign Language or Vocational Education (1credit)

40. Sandwich High School 4-Year Plan College Preparatory Recommended subjects for students who plan to continue their education Freshman Year Sophomore Year Course CreditCourseCredit English I/Adv. English I 1 English II/Adv. English II 1 Algebra I/Adv. Geometry 1 Geometry/Adv. Algebra II 1 Intro to Phys. Science/Biology I 1 Biology I/Chemistry 1 Physical Education 1 Health 1/2 Foreign Language _________________ 1 Driver’s Education 1/2 Social Studies ____________________ 1/2 Foreign Language ______________ 1 Social Studies ____________________ 1/2 Social Studies _________________ 1/2 Elective/Study Hall _________________ Social Studies __________________ 1/2 Elective/Study Hall _________________ Speech 1/2 Elective/Study Hall ________________ Junior Year Senior Year Course Credit English III/Adv. English III 1 English IV/Adv. English IV 1 American History/Adv. Am. History 1 Consumer Education 1/2 Physical Education 1 Algebra II/Trig/Pre-Calculus (Adv). 1 Trig/Pre-Calculus (Adv)/Calculus 1 Chemistry I/Bio II/Chem II 1 Biology II/Chem II/Physics 1 Social Studies ____________________ 1/2 Elective _____________________ 1/2 Elective/Study Hall _________________ Elective _____________________ 1/2 Elective/Study Hall _________________ Elective/Study Hall ________________ Elective/Study Hall ________________ *23 Credits are required for graduation. *2 semesters of elective classes MUST be Social Studies courses. *2 semesters of elective classes MUST be humanities or vocational education.

41. Sandwich High School 4-Year Plan General/Technical Curriculum Freshman Year Sophomore Year Course CreditCourseCredit English I 1 English II1 Math _________________ 1 Math _________________ 1 Science ___________________ 1 Science _________________ 1 Physical Education 1 Health 1/2 Elective ____________________ 1/2 Driver’s Education 1/2 Elective ____________________ 1/2 Speech 1/2 Elective ____________________ 1/2 Elective ______________________ 1/2 Elective/Study Hall _________________ Elective ______________________ 1/2 Elective/Study Hall _________________ Elective/Study Hall ________________ Elective/Study Hall ________________ Junior Year Senior Year Course Credit Course Credit English III 1 Consumer Education 1/2 American History 1 Physical Education 1 Physical Education 1 English (Class of 2012, 2013) 1 Math __________________ 1Elective ______________________ 1/2 Elective__________________________1/2 Elective______________________ 1/2 Elective _________________________ 1/2 Elective_______________________1/2 Elective__________________________1/2 Elective ______________________ 1/2 Elective _________________________ 1/2 Elective_______________________1/2 Elective/Study Hall _________________ Elective_______________________1/2 Elective/Study Hall _________________ Elective/Study Hall _________________ Elective/Study Hall _________________ *23 Credits are required for graduation. *2 semesters of elective classes MUST be Social Studies courses. *2 semesters of elective classes MUST be humanities or vocational education.

42. Classes to meet the needs of all students Implementation of AP courses at the high school Multi-level courses to help students meet the common core standards Courses developed specifically for students with learning difficulties in math and English

43. Testing for students EXPLORE PLAN ACT Practice Tests PSAE Auto-Skill (Reading and Math) AIMSWEB Common Assessments

44. Educational Opportunities Life After High School Seminar ART CLUB BASS FISHING CELEBRATION ASSEMBLY COMPUTER CLUB DRAMA CLUB FINE ARTS CLUB FUTURE EDUCATORS OF AMERICA (FEA) HISTORY CLUB MATH TEAM NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY STUDENTS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (S.A.D.D.) and DCP-SAFE SCHOLASTIC TEAM SCIENCE CLUB SPANISH CLUB SPEECH TEAM STUDENT COUNCIL STUDENT LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE PROGRAM (SLIP) WRITING CLUB WORLDWIDE YOUTH IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (WYSE)

45. Guidance Opportunities Freshman Orientation Night Welcome to Senior Year Night College Night over 20 colleges visit our high school to talk to area students Career Cruising software use during Drivers Education Curriculum Nights for all grade levels Incoming Freshman Night Financial Aid Night Career Expo for Seniors at WCC in October Course Selection Presentations American History Junior Orientation to ACT, transcript, and scholarship search website registration. College application info assistance Letters of recommendation Incoming Freshman meetings for each student and their parents

46. Fine Arts Opportunities Fall Play Spring Musical Band, Chorus Marching Indians Renegade Regiment Pep Band Jazz Band Madrigal Singers Jazz Choir Men's Choir

47. Athletic Opportunities FALL Football (Boys) - Volleyball (Girls) - Cross Country (Both) - Golf (Both)Soccer(CoEd) WINTER Basketball (Both) - Wrestling (Boys) SPRING Softball (Girls) - Baseball (Boys) - Track (Both) POM PONS & CHEERLEADING: Poms (Football & Basketball) Football Cheerleaders (Varsity & Sophomore) Basketball Cheerleaders (Varsity & Sophomore) Competitive Cheer Squad (Varsity)