Lanphier High SchoolThe Future of Our SIG

Efforts

Why LHS Sought SIG

The staff recognized that its hard work was not reflected in student outcomes that met expectations

Declining test scores Declining graduation rates Strong desire to meet the needs of every student

attending LHS

In 2011, Lanphier was the successful recipient of the SIG 1003 (g) grant.

What Did LHS Do?

The staff identified areas in need of improvement and developed steps to make those improvements

Within the SIG proposal, a three-tiered approach was developed toward making the desired improvements founded on research-based instructional strategies

Success in High School=Good Grades, Good Attendance and Good Behavior

Tier I A Solid Core Curriculum Teachers continue to deliver high quality

instruction that includes critical thinking, high level questioning, and student engagement in every class

Teachers work together to ensure that all courses at Lanphier are relevant, rigorous and based on high standards

Teachers participate in professional learning to extend their instructional skill sets

Success in High School=Good Grades, Good Attendance and Good Behavior

Tier II Targeted ServicesStudents will participate in class, complete

assignments and take advantage of prescribed academic supports.

Staff designed differentiated instruction based on the assessment of individual student reading levels

Implemented cross-curricular emphasis on literacy skills

Added core curriculum supports during enrichment period

Success in High School=Good Grades, Good Attendance and Good Behavior

Tier III Intensive InterventionsSome students require more intensive services as

determined by the building support team.

30-minute literacy/math intervention period

Students can take core classes and elective classes during summer school. Incoming 9th graders are offered a step-up class to prepare them for the rigors of reading and math in high school

Additional elective classes are provided for students. These classes offer additional support in the areas of literacy and math skills

More of What We Did – Literacy Focus

Literacy team analyzed reading scores from standardized tests in August to determine the specific reading skills that students need

Literacy team completed a full year calendar that identifies the skills and the amount of time needed for teaching the skills during enrichment period (pre and post tests are administered)

Literacy team meets monthly to determine the school progress in teaching and learning of the literacy skills

Literacy team introduced a rubric for assessing argumentative writing

Teachers have had the opportunity to meet daily in professional learning communities.

Looking at Student Work protocol

Writing common assessments

Professional development activities provided by the LHS administrative team and teachers

Implementation of clearly focused school wide instructional goals

More of What We Did – Collaboration Teams

Sustaining Family/Community Engagement

School-wide events for Parent Involvement Open House during Parent Conferences Incoming Freshmen Tour/Freshmen Open House Community Conversations Quarterly Making the Grade Conferences School/Business Partnerships PTO/FACE LHS Open House Freshmen Forward Program College Nights Parent Conferences

What Happened – Some Results

What Happened - Results

A significant decrease in the number of students failing classes

A steady improvement in the number of students passing all core subjects

Enrollment has increased and the mobility rate has greatly decreased

A large number of students were able obtain additional course credits by attending summer school free of charge

Dramatically reduced number of freshmen failures

Decrease in the number of out of school suspensions in all grades

Incoming freshmen participating in Step Up to High School outperform those not participating

What Needs to Happen Now

Sustain the following:

•Interventions for students developed and monitored through Tiered Academic Team

•Improved Instructional Strategies –professional development delivered by teachers and administrators through the Instructional Leadership Team

•Literacy Focus Initiatives developed by Literacy Team with support from professional development delivered by the staff members from the Literacy Team

SIG – NEXT STEPS

Sustain the following:

•Summer School—extended learning opportunities offered to all students

•Department chairs continue to transition to instructional leader model

•Family and Community Engagement Efforts (FACE Team)

•Making the Grade mentoring conferences for all students

•1.0 FTE staff position to support staff and student initiatives