Continuing to SOAR!

Committed to ongoing renewal to meet the needs of ALL students

Plan for today?

Overview from Andy Questions as a whole

group #1 and #2 finished by 3:00pm 3:05-3:20-Group 1 3:25-3:40-Group 2 3:45-4:05-Group 3 4:10-4:15-SLC facilitators share out Ticket out the door

Historical Context
2005-Hug labeled a failing school. Had never made AYP. Least safe high school in Washoe County School District Curriculum path that did not align with HIGH

expectations for all students Consistent decisions made that had marginalized kids, despite good intentions. Unstable school community. Lack of vision, direction. Lowest academic performer in the State of Nevada Superintendent/Board concerned with performancecontemplating ALL interventions including school closure

Growth: 2005-2011
Yearly and incremental gains in EVERY measureable category Implementation of four, small, heterogeneously linked houses, each

serving students in grades 9-12 First high school in Nevada history to work its way off of the Failing Schools List. Made AYP 4 of the last 6 years Changed reputation in WCSD, Nevada and Nationally 2011 will be the largest graduating class in Hugs modern history. (Since the opening of McQueen HS in 1982) ALL kids are supported with rigorous curriculum that makes HSPE success and college access a reality Phenomenal school community-teachers and classified staff engaged in meeting the needs of ALL kids Hug becomes Title 1 school in 2009-10 school year bringing in excess of $500K in resources to the school yearly to support kids!

If were improving, why more change?

Our rate of change has not

quenched our need to support each student now! Allocation of resources Create more rigor THROUGH increased relevance Tightly align our school community with district vision (signature programs and open enrollment) We still have much room to improve! Our kids deserve it! The economic future of our community relies on our leadership and innovation.

What changes are coming?

2011-12-Hug will shift from four houses to three small learning

communities. Hug will reduce administrative support by 1 Assistant Principal, 1 Dean of Students to preserve teacher allocations By 2012-13 Hugs 3 Small Learning Communities will be Thematic/Signature Programs focused on increasing rigor through relevance.
Bilingual SLC is fully approved by WCSD for 11-12
Will continue to explore ideas for other two SLCsour best

thinking currently is shared within this presentation

Beginning in 2011-12 staff and students will be realigned into

three SLCs focused on thematic lenses through which we view the new national core academic standards.

Bilingual School

Academia Bilinge
@ Hug High School
Bilingual School-Goal will be 50% native Spanish speaker

students and 50% native English speaker students All graduates fluent/bilingual in both English/Spanish. AP English and AP Spanish integral capstone courses for this school. Kids receive core instruction in both Spanish and English. Goal would be to get to 100% bilingual staff.
Possible names: S.E.I.S Academy at Hug High School

(Spanish English International School) or Academia Bilinge @ Hug High School Located in current A building

Health and Human Services Academy

George Washington Buckner Academy or Antonia Novello Academy at Hug High School
Who is George Washington Buckner? (1855-1943) African American Doctor Born into slavery Became the first US black to serve as an ambassador to a foreign country (191315) Who is Dr. Antonia Novello, born 8/23/1944 First Female Surgeon General in the United States (1990-1993) First Hispanic Surgeon General in the United States Health and human services themed small learning community. National common core standards viewed through the lens of health and human services Partnerships with TMCC school of nursing, UNR school of medicine, Northern Nevada Medical Center, local police, fire fighters, paramedics, etc. Opportunities for all students in GWB Academy to participate in AP work

experience internships prior to graduation Located in B building because of physical plant

Middle College Academy

Accelerated Diploma Option

By 2018, the state will be short 200,000 workers who are educated enough to meet the needs of area businesses 4/1009th graders graduate with a bachelors degree in 4 years Track 1-Student graduates with AA as a senior Track 2-Student graduates with one year left toward an AA Track 3-Student graduates with 2 years left toward Bachelors degree Track 4Student graduates with 3 years left toward Bachelors degree *TMCC has many Associates degree options for students *May reside in all three housesumbrella counselor to oversee *Some Hug teachers will need to apply at TMCC and be approved for TMCC credit Title I could pay for fee *Classes taught on Hug campus by Hug (TMCC approved) teachers, credit fee to TMCC is minimalTitle I could pay fee for students ($10 per credit) *Provides Bridge support in summer school programs *TMCC/UNR provide a part-time counselor for support/liaison *Heavily endorsed by local businesses, the district and the colleges *Official start 2012-2013 at Hug High School! *Parent support essential

S.O.A.R. Academy at Hug High School

Students on the Academic Riseother name possibilities

include:
University Tech High School at Hug Genesis Academy at Hug High School Mane Contraho at Hug High School

Middle College themed small learning community at Hug. Goal would be for all students to earn both a diploma and AA

degree prior to graduation

Hug to pilot new accelerated diploma in WCSD with Reno HS

Academic partnerships with UNR, TMCC, and other distance

learning college options Located in C building

Ticket out the door.3/16/11

Given what you know today.which thematic SLC feels

like the best fit for you given your strengths, passions, and energy. Label your 1st choice with a #1 and your second choice with a #2 Given your discussions todaywhat are you most EXCITED about? Given your discussions todaywhat are you most NERVOUS about?

Timeline for moving forward

Conversations today Leadership team reflection of

tickets Examination of staff with alignment of new SLCs Conversations with current 9, 10, 11th graders during the week of 3/21 Conversations with incoming 9th graders the week of 3/28 Parent meetings with all stakeholders between 3/21 and 4/1 (no fooling) Final assessment of plan, themes, concerns

Next Steps
Before Spring Break Staff SLC assignments complete Dream Dates set with Title 1 dollars for evening/Saturday planning Timelines established using backwards planning for first day of school Student assignment process finalized

Long Range2011-2014
Hug High continues to be a thought-leader in WCSD

utilizing the best, most current school reform thinking nationally to ensure that we meet our students where they are, personalize, offer rigor through relevance, and ensure that ALL kids graduate prepared for college. Hug works to align all curriculum with the Common Core Standards through the lens of their thematic small learning community. Hug supports and plays an integral role in the high school renewal and reform efforts in WCSD to ensure that our school and district meet essential performance targets.