1. Operation Preparation Warren Central High School 2014

2. What is Operation Preparation? Operation Preparation is a joint effort of the Kentucky Department of Education and the Department of Workforce Development and provides a powerful opportunity for schools, students, parents and communities to collaborate in the process of effective advising and focus attention on the importance of planning for college and/or career. (Smith, 2014)

3. What is Operation Preparation? During March, trained volunteer community advisors will meet one-on-one with every 8th- and 10th-grade student. The community advisor will use the student’s Individual Learning Plan or ILP (including career interest inventory and EXPLORE/PLAN results) to discuss the student’s: career aspirations, required education/training and workforce skills whether the student is on target to meet their goals whether the student is taking the courses recommended to prepare them for a successful future (Smith, 2014)

4. Stakeholders Parents Community Members Business Partners College Representatives Warren Central Faculty/Staff

5. Operation Preparation at WCHS Importance WCHS is diligent in preparing ALL Dragons to graduate College and/or Career Ready (CCR) WCHS has a goal to graduate 100% of our students each year It is pivotal to instill a sense of direction and establish goals for our Sophomore Dragons (Class of 2016) Increase the activity of our Dragon Community and Stakeholders

6. Operation Preparation at WCHS The Data 2011 Senior Class % CCR: 32% 2012 Senior Class % CCR: 42.7%Graduation Rate: 76.8% 2013 Senior Class % CCR: 38.2%Graduation Rate: 90.9% 2014 Senior Class % CCR goal: 57.4%Graduation Goal: 91.7% 2015 Junior Class Average PLAN: 16.1 2016 Sophomore Class Average PLAN: 16.5

7. Operation Preparation at WCHS Goals: Establish a tradition of success at WCHS Increase the CCR of WCHS Dragons Increase the Graduation Rate at WCHS Develop a mentor/advisor relationship with community partners, local colleges, and community members Educate WCHS’s Class of 2016 about CCR opportunities & outline a plan/degree program to ensure success

8. Operation Preparation at WCHS Timeline: March 24, 2014 – March 28, 2014 During School Hours (8:00 – 3:02) After School Hours (TBA) Daily Rewards for Students Recognized for participating March 24 Begin Door Decoration Contest Sophomore Class Meeting March 25 ePrep Sign Up College Research March 26 After School Advising For 2014/15 School Year Scheduling March 27 Guest Speakers Based on 10 th Grade ILP Interest Inventory March 28 WCHS Faculty & Staff Wear College Shirts Door Decoration Winner Announced

9. Discussion, Questions, Modifications If you have any questions or possible modification ideas, please email me at: joey.norman@warren.kyschools.us or call 270-781- 2401joey.norman@warren.kyschools.us Brainstorm Contacts and a Schedule of Implementation prior to March 24, 2014