Central Heights High School

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Central Heights High School

• A Combined Classroom Approach
• Computer Applications/English 9

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Deb Hampton EnglishMichael Carey Computer
Applications
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USD 288
We Are Here!

• Formed 1964
• First Graduates 1966
• 3-A
• Enrollment 333
• Grades 6-12
• Class of 2011 34

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Four Home Towns Franklin County, Kansas
Richmond
Lane
Rantoul
Princeton
Rantoul
Lane
Richmond
Princeton
Central Heights USD 288
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Traveling in the best circles

• Original Building Design

CH Middle/High School
CH Gym/Tech Classes
CH Elementary
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ACTIVITIES
Drama
Athletics
Team Botman Robotics Club
Music and Dance
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The IssuePerceived English Need
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The IssuePerceived CTE Need
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Solution! Integrate?
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How?
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How?Administrative Issues
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How?Control Issues
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How?Implementation Issues
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How?Basic Concepts
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Basic Concepts1. Full Integration
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Basic Concepts 2. Preparation for Future Success
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Basic Concepts 3. Toolbox Development
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Basic Concepts 4. Student Accountability
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Basic Concepts 5. Benchmark vs
CompetencyCompetency vs Benchmark
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• English 9 Standards and Benchmarks
• Standard Reading The student reads and
  comprehends text across the curriculum.
• Benchmark 1 The student uses skills in
  alphabetics to construct meaning from text.
• Benchmark 2 The student reads fluently.
• Benchmark 3 The student expands vocabulary.
• Benchmark 4 The student comprehends a variety
  of texts (narrative, expository, technical, and
  persuasive).
• Standard Literature The student responds to a
  variety of texts.
• Benchmark 1 The student uses literary concepts
  to interpret and respond to text.
• Benchmark 2 The student understands the
  significance of literature and its contributions
  to various cultures.
• Standard Listening Learners will participate
  effectively as listeners within formal and
  informal groups.
• Benchmark 1 The effective listener is attentive.
• Benchmark 2 The effective listener
  identifies/recognizes verbal and nonverbal cues
  accurately.
• Benchmark 3 The effective listener understands
  the message.

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BenchmarksCompetenciesTools
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Benchmarks / CompetenciesTools

• English
• Assignments/Activities

• Computer Applications
• Keyboarding
• Operating System
• Hardware
• Windows

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Example
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Benchmarks / CompetenciesTools

• English
• Reading
• The student reads and comprehends text across the
  curriculum.

• Computer Applications
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheet
• Database

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Example
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Benchmarks / CompetenciesTools

• English
• Literature
• The student responds to a variety of texts.

• Computer Applications
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheet
• Database

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Example
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Benchmarks / CompetenciesTools

• English
• Listening
• Learners will participate effectively as
  listeners within formal and informal groups.
• Viewing
• Students will demonstrate skills in viewing for a
  variety of purposes.

• Computer Applications
• Presentation Software
• Listening Skills
• Human Relation Skills

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Example
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Benchmarks / CompetenciesTools

• English
• Speaking
• Learners will speak effectively for a variety of
  audiences, purposes, occasions, and contexts.

• Computer Applications
• Presentation Software
• Listening Skills
• Human Relation Skills
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork

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Example
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Benchmarks / CompetenciesTools

• English
• Information Retrieval
• Communicators will retrieve information from a
  variety of appropriate sources.

• Computer Applications
• Internet
• Communications
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork

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Example
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Benchmarks / CompetenciesTools

• English
• Media Products
• Communicators effectively use and create media
  products for a variety of audiences, purposes,
  occasions, and contexts.

• Computer Applications
• Word Processing
• Design
• Publisher
• Data Base

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Example
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Benchmarks / CompetenciesTools

• English
• Research
• The student applies reading and writing skills to
  demonstrate learning.

• Computer Applications
• Internet
• Word Processing
• Publisher
• Presentation
• Teamwork

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Example
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Observations and Modifications
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Mottos

• becoming a successful Sophomore.
• Give the teacher what the teacher wants.
• Something is better than nothing.
• Just do it.
• Get it done.
• Dont tell me why you cant, tell me how you will.

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Observations and ModificationsChanges Over Six
Years
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Tools

• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking
• Listening
• Note Taking
• Letter Format
• MLA Format
• Diagramming
• Plot Line
• Story Board
• 2-Column Notes

• Publisher
• Word
• Excel
• Access
• Internet Explorer
• Power Point
• Audacity
• Photoshop
• Acrobat
• Exam View
• Accelerated Reader

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Some Assignments and Activities

• Accelerated Reader
• SOD
• Vocabulary Database
• Depression
• Romeo and Juliet
• Proofreading/Editing
• Calendaring
• Letter Writing/Format
• My Freshman Year
• Storybook
• Plot Line Template
• Debate

• Changes
• Introducing Me
• The Endless Steppe
• Odyssey
• MLA Report/Writing
• Harlem Renaissance
• Edgar Allen Poe
• Character Database
• Posters
• Flyers
• Speeches
• State Writing Assessment

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Future?
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Michael Carey- macarey_at_usd288.orgDeb
Hampton-dhampton_at_usd288.org