Small Learning Communities Grant
At-A-Glance

Main Goal

1. WHS is committed to personalized, rigorous, post-secondary preparatory programs of study for all students including those traditionally under-represented in high achievement groups.

2. WHS is committed to effecting high levels of achievement so that all students meet state learning standards in preparation for post-secondary education, advanced training, or the workforce.

3. WHS is committed to supporting students by providing interventions that lead to student success.

4. WHS is committed to supporting and maintaining a highly qualified staff.

valuation

Increase:
Student
Enrollment in advanced courses 5%
Involvement in work-based learning experiences 20%
Use of Career Center 10%
Connections with businesses and post secondary institutions 10%
Sense of connectedness with WHS staff 5%
SAT participation 5%
Average daily attendance 1%
CIM attainment before 11th grade 10%
CAM attainment 10%
Career Pathway endorsement 20%
Success of SpEd, ELL, poverty students 5%
Enrollment in post-secondary training or work 5%
Algebra 1 completion rate by end of 9th grade 10%
Meet/Exceed scores in all subgroups 10%
Staff
Retention 5%
Teacher use of reading strategies 10%
Teacher self-assessment of professional development 20%

Organizational Restructuring
• Grade 9/10 Academies
• Expeditionary Learning
• Career Pathways
• Reorganized Advisories
• PBIS

Research-Based Strategies &
Post-Secondary Preparation

• Plan and Profile
• Expand School-to-Work Program
• SpEd Mainstreaming
• SIOP, Assessment, Reading Best Practices
• Attendance and Transition
• AP Expansion
• Technology Course Expansion

Learning Strategies & Support
• New Courses
• Tutoring
• Literacy Coach/Team
• ELL Assist Team
• ELL Period Blocking
• Capped Classes – 9/10
• Reorganized Access Tutorial
• Transitions

Professional Development
• Critical Friends Groups

• Positive Behavior and Intervention