WASC Visiting Committee Presentation

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WASC Visiting Committee Presentation

• Alexander Hamilton High School
• March 3rd, 2009

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Revisit Committee Members

• Dr. Greg Franklin, Superintendent
• Los Alamitos Unified School District
• Jeff Chancer, Asst. Superintendent
• Ventura Unified School District
• Karen McConnell, Teacher
• Santa Maria High School District
• Bill Schloss, Assistant Principal
• Whittier Union High School District
• John Turner, Assistant Principal
• Wm. S. Hart Union High School District

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Hamilton High
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Focus on Learning

• Thank you!!!!
• Hospitality
• Honesty and Collegiality
• Your hard work is appreciated
• Thanks for what you are doing for kids
• Site leadership- Thanks for your commitment to
  the process

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Areas of Focus from 2006

• Proficiency in English Language Arts
• Proficiency in Mathematics
• Increased Graduation Rates
• Closing the Achievement Gap
• Deepen Smaller Learning Communities

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Kaleidoscope of Hamilton
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Commendations

• Hamilton High School is to be commended for
• Establishing a schoolwide governance structure
  (Campus Council) that has provided a broad sense
  of collegiality and trust among the professional
  staff. This has brought continuity to
  instructional programs and student support.
• Identifying and working toward a clear vision of
  academic rigor and support for all students.
• Establishing systematic student support programs
  through the SLCs, the guidance department, and
  the support staff.

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Commendations

• Hamilton High School is to be commended for
• Increasing the graduation rate through the
  renewed focus on student support, instruction,
  and accurate record keeping.
• Communicating clearly on a daily basis the
  standard being addressed in each lesson and the
  agenda for the day.
• Significantly reducing the achievement gap
  between the magnet/non-magnet students, and
  between significant subgroups.
• Institutionalizing the SLC structure to better
  support student academic and vocational
  interests.

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Kaleidoscope of Hamilton
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Key Steps for Further Progress

• In order to continue its progress, it is
  recommended that Hamilton High School
• Increase the use of formative common assessments,
  and the analysis of student work and data to
  increase academic rigor and improve instruction
  in all classrooms.
• Disaggregate student achievement data by SLCs and
  significant student subgroups in a timely and
  consistent manner to ensure that all students are
  being challenged and supported at high levels.
  District support will be critical in providing
  effective data management systems to assist in
  this effort.
• Implement schoolwide the pilot student support
  and intervention plan that identifies students
  working below grade level and provides them with
  immediate targeted intervention.

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Thank You for a Great Visit!