Transcript Freshman Academy - Kenton County School District

As the twig is bent, so is the tree inclined
The Goals of the Kenton County School
District
 All students will perform at or above grade level in numeracy
and literacy at each transition point.
 All ‘professional practices' will be based on a common
understanding of quality instruction and best practice for every
student, in every classroom, every day.
 Beginning in the fourth grade, all students will participate in at
least one activity providing a meaningful connection to school
beyond the regular classroom each year.
Freshman Academy Goals
 Ease transition between Middle School and High
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Improve promotion rates to Sophomore Status
Build a “CORE FOUNDATION” in Academics,
Attendance, Social Growth and Development, and
School Involvement
Enhance Communication between Staff,
Administration, Parents, and Students
Develop an individual Graduation Plan
Explore post-secondary options
Easing Transition
The transition from Middle School to High School is a
more difficult transition for students than the
transition from Elementary to Middle School.
A Plan Unique to Scott
In order to help your student make a successful
transition from Middle School to High School, we have
developed a new schedule model to meet the unique
needs of this age student.
 Students will be in their CORE classes all year.
 CORE classes will be about 45 minutes long.
 Class sizes are expected to be smaller than the Upper
High School Classes.
 Academy teachers are expected to be familiar with all
available data relevant to your students’ success.
 Debbie Lowry
 Bachelor's in Elementary Education with Math
Endorsement Grades 9-12
 Master's in education
 Currently working with the Gates Foundation on
incorporating innovative math techniques and technology
in the classroom.
 SBDM committee member
 Michele Jones
 Bachelor of Arts in English from University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati,
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Bachelor of Science in Education University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati,
Ohio
Master in Education in Supervision & Curriculum from Miami
University, Oxford, Ohio
Publishing a literary magazine, From the Class with No Door, through
Writing Club
I published a personal narrative entitled "The Last Wisteria Blossom," a
poem entitled "Where I Am From," and a feature article entitled,
"Where U.S. 52 Leads to Mecca" in the Northern Kentucky Writing
Project
 Brandon Griffith
 B.A. Thomas More College (Education/Social Studies
'04)
 Masters in Education from Xavier University (Special
Education '10)
 Golf Coach
 USTA Certified tennis coach
 Published - Northern Kentucky Heritage Magazine
'John Hunt Morgan - The Rebel Raider' (2004)
 Paul Krusling
 Bachelor Arts Biology Thomas More College 1995
 Masters Education College of Mount Saint Joseph
2004
 Adjunct Research Associate, Cincinnati Museum
Center, Geier Research and Collections Center 1981 Present
 Field Biologist, Ohio Department of Natural
Resources, Current Project: A Turtle Survey of Ohio
2007 - Present
 Judy Gammon
 Bachelors of Science from Northern Kentucky
University
 Licking River Watershed Watch
 Sierra Club
 Field Biologist, Ohio Department of Natural
Resources, Current Project: A Turtle Survey of Ohio
2007 - Present
 Beth Pawsat
 Bachelors of Science in education from UK ‘98
 Masters of Science in education from NKU ‘99
 Currently working with the Gates Foundation on
incorporating innovative math techniques and
technology in the classroom.
 Erin Maley
 BA in Journalism from NKU
 Master's In Education From NKU
 Rank I in Administration from NKU
 Jeff Trame
 Bachelors Degree from NKU
 Masters Degree from Xavier
 Head Boys Basketball Coach 11 years (1993-94 - 2003-
04),
 Assistant Volleyball Coach (Past 4 years).
A True Transition
 Your Freshman Academy students at Scott will have
the optimum conditions necessary to achieve their
CORE credits: English—Math—Science—Social
Studies.
 They will also experience Upper High School classes
for 2 periods each day on a trimester basis. Their
Upper High classes will usually be mixed grades,
longer periods of time, and a faster pace on the
trimester.
 They will have a chance to earn 8 credits their 1st year.
Sample
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
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English---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Math-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Science (Biology)---------------------------------------------------------------
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5
Social Studies-------------------------------------------------------------------
6 Intro Computers
German 1A
German 1B
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Life Skills
CTA: Word Excel
General Art
Improving Promotion Rates
 Your students will need to earn 28 credits in order to
graduate with a Scott High School Diploma.
 They can earn 8 during the first year—7.5 during
second year—7.5 during 3rd year—and 7.5 during 4th
year=30.5.
 If a student fails to move to Sophomore status during
his 2nd year, it puts that student at risk of dropping out
of high school.
Core Foundation
 Year long CORE classes to increase learning potential
 Strong teacher-student relationships to promote
attendance.
 Support classes to teach study skills and time
management as well as help students navigate more
complex social situations.
 Support classes to encourage school involvement.
Enhanced Communication
 You should receive phone calls or e-mails each term
from your students’ teachers.
 You can meet with all the CORE teachers at one time if
your student is experiencing difficulty.
Individual Graduation Plans
 We will help your student create a Graduation Plan
that meets his or her goals.
Begin with the End in Mind
 The time to think about your students’ graduation is
NOW!
 The time to think about POST HIGH SCHOOL
options is NOW!
March 25, 2014 will be too late.
Services Available at Scott
 FRYSC
 Safety Resource Officer
 Counseling Center
 Crisis Counseling
 Student Assistant Team
 Dedicated Principal and Counselor Teams to follow
your student until graduation
 Credit Recovery
 RTI through WEEKLY Data Analysis
Opportunities Available at Scott
 Prep Academy
 Regional College Connections
 School Based Scholars
 Dual Credit Opportunities
 Gatten Academy
 Governor’s Scholars
 4 Diploma Options
 3 World Languages to the AP level
How Can you Help Your Child
Succeed?
 Stay Involved
 Support our discipline policies
 Let your child know that attendance is important
 Join the EAGLE CLUB
 Review Grades, attendance, and behavior on-line
 Review your child’s ILP
 Read the Newsletters
 Look at the marquee
Know What’s Going On
 Newsletters
 FRAC Web page
 Community Safe Calls
 E-Mail
 Facebook
 Twitter
 Attend SBDM meetings
They Still Need You
12-18 Year Olds:
Neither Child nor Adult
Trying to find their own identity
Struggle with social interactions
Grapple with moral issues
Separate from family of origin into members of wider society
Withdraw from responsibilities
Establish a philosophy of life
Think in terms of ideals not reality (substitute ideals for experience)
Strong devotion to friends and causes
BASIC STRENGTH: Devotion and Fidelity