Looking Back at the Last 11 Years….

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2002 – 2003 Demographic Data

1840 Students
 79.7% - White
 10.0% - Hispanic
 6.5% - African American
 3.5% - Asian/Pac. Islander

10.2% - Economically Disadvantaged


2013 – 2014 Demographic Data

2225 Students (+385 students)
 58.4% - White
 19.8% - Hispanic
 13.6% - African American
 5.0% - Asian/Pac. Islander

24.4% - Economically Disadvantaged

Total Number of
Students
White
Hispanic
African American
2002 2014
1840 2225 +385 Students
79.7% 58.4%
10.0% 19.8%
6.5% 13.6%
Asian/Pac. Islander 3.5% 5.0%
Economically
Disadvantaged
10.2% 24.4%
Difference
-21.3%
+9.8%
+7.1%
+1.5%
14.2%

EOC TEST
Writing
Reading
World Geography
Biology
Algebra
Geometry *
*Only Pre AP Students took test
Midway
74
80
86
95
92
100
State
55
68
81
87
83
98

School Year
Reading/English
Language Arts
Mathematics
2013–2014
2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14
100%
87%
83%
100%
100%
100%

Looking at the data, Midway High School has a need to address Accelerated Instruction within the school day.
Having an 8 Period School Day will help our struggling learners, ESL and At Risk population stay on track for graduation
Increases choice for all students
Allows Career Exploration for students that have previously lacked that opportunity
(Academies of Study)

Is necessary to address the State required intervention
We feel that Accelerated Instruction is needed to take place during the school day
Subjects in which Accelerated Instruction is required: 2011-12, 2013-14
Math (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II)
Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Social Studies (World Geography, World History, US History)
English (Reading and Writing tested on 3 2 grade levels)

8:10 Version
1 st
Period
2 nd
Period
3 rd
Period
4 th
Period
5 th
Period
A Lunch
B Lunch
C Lunch
6 th
Period
7 th
Period
8 th
Period
Lunch
(33 min)
START
8:10
9:00
10:00
10:50
11:40
11:35
12:08
12:40
1:15
2:05
2:55
Lunch Schedule Breakdown
A Lunch 11:35 – 12:10
(35 min – release at 12:05)
Class 12:10 – 1:10 (50 min)
Class 11:40 – 12:08 (28 min)
B Lunch 12:08 – 12:42
(34 min – release at 12:37)
Class 12:42 – 1:10 (28 min)
Class 11:40 – 12:40 (60 min)
C Lunch 12:40 – 1:15
(35 min – release at 1:10)
END
8:55
9:55
10:45
11:35
12:10
12:42
1:15
2:00
2:50
3:40
35
34
35
45
45
45
45
55
45
45

8:10 Version Lunch (33 min)
1 st Period
2 nd Period
3 rd Period
4 th Period
A Lunch
B Lunch
C Lunch
D Lunch
5 th Period
6 th Period
7 th Period
START
8:10
9:06
10:02
10:58
10:52
11:23
11:54
12:25
12:58
1:54
2:50
Lunch Schedule Breakdown
A Lunch 10:52 – 11:25 (33 min – release at 11:20)
Class 11:25 – 12:27 (62 min)
Panther Time 12:27 – 12:52 (25 min)
Panther Time 10:58 – 11:23 (25 min)
B Lunch 11:23 – 11:56 (33 min – release at 11:51)
Class 11:56 – 12:52 (56 min)
Class 10:58 – 11:54 (56 min)
C Lunch 11:54 – 12:27 (33 min – release at 12:22)
Panther Time 12:27 – 12:52 (25 min)
Panther Time 10:58 – 11:23 (25 min)
Class 11:23 – 12:25 (62 min)
D Lunch 12:25 – 12:58 (33 min – release at 12:52)
END
9:00
9:56
10:52
11:25
11:56
12:27
12:58
1:48
2:44
3:40
50
50
50
33
33
33
33
50
50
50

8 Periods rather than 7 Periods
45 Minutes in each class rather than 50 minutes
3 Lunches rather than 4 Lunches
Start Time and End Time did not change

Core Teachers and LOTE will teach – 6 of 8
Electives Teachers will teach – 7 of 8
Student to Teacher Ratio will not exceed 160:1 in core subjects
Expectations:
Daily planning which provides teachers an opportunity to focus on data driven instruction, thus allowing meaningful development of common assessments
Teachers observe colleagues
PLCs will allow teachers to collaborate on strategies and innovative instruction
Great opportunities for Mentors and Mentees to work together

Collaborative teams whose members work together to achieve better results for the students they serve.
Collaborative teams who are not satisfied with the “status quo” and are constantly looking for ways to improve student learning.
Allow “practical or collaborative strategies that allow for the refocusing energies and articulating priorities” – Great for Teacher Interns
Allow a “particular appreciation of access to people” which “was a valued aspect of collaboration and community”
Data Driven Decision Making!

We can’t do what has always been done!
1. Set Group Norms – Expectations for PLC Behavior
2. Develop S.M.A.R.T. Goals (Strategic and Specific; Measurable;
Attainable; Result Oriented; Time Bound)
3. Answer Critical Team Questions
What do we want our students to learn? (Objectives)
How will we know they have learned it? (teach with the END IN
MIND!) ( Assessment)
What will we do for those that didn’t learn? ( Intervention –
Response to Intervention)
What will we do for those that have learned? ( Enrichment )

Monday – Data Analysis
Anticipating the data and responding to it
Tuesday – Technology
Creating engaging, collaborative activities; utilizing Edmodo
Wednesday – Lesson Planning
Thursday – Differentiated/Lesson Planning
Differentiation: Constructing lessons to reach all learners,
Response to Intervention (Documenting accommodations and analyzing effectiveness of interventions)
Friday – Professional Growth Day


We would like to propose that our Junior and
Senior students be allowed the opportunity to have 2 Release Periods if they meet the eligibility requirements.

These students would be allowed the opportunity to either have their release periods:
◦ 1 st &2 nd periods
◦ 7 th &8 th periods
◦ or 4 th &5 th periods (Option for Seniors Only)
 This would allow a student to come late, leave early or have an off campus lunch daily (which would alleviate pressure on the lunch room).


The only students eligible for a release period would be Juniors and
Seniors

For a Senior to be eligible, the student should meet the following criteria:
◦ Should have 21 Credits (On Recommended Track)
◦ Passed all TAKS Tests
◦ In Good Standing with Attendance (cannot be denied credit)
◦ In Good Standing with Discipline (cannot have served DAEP or JJAEP)

For a Junior to be eligible, the student should meet the following criteria:
◦ Should have 15 Credits (On Recommended Track)
◦ Met Level 2 Standard on all EOC Tests
◦ In Good Standing with Attendance (cannot be denied credit)
◦ In Good Standing with Discipline (cannot have served DAEP or JJAEP)

Must have a means of transportation to and from school


Need for increased CTE staffing because increased electives (this is positive for district budget)

Need for AI staffing to assist with Accelerated
Instruction classes

EOC TEST
ELA 1
ELA 2
Biology
Algebra
US History
Midway State
84
86
97
90
96
62
66
91
81
92
Midway
(first time)
State
(first time)
88
88
98
92
96
72
73
93
86
92

Biology AI (non-credit class) – 100% of all students in AI class passed
December administration. 4 students remaining – none were not able to have Biology AI.
Algebra AI (Math Models) – 82% of students in class passed over the course of the year. 15 students remaining. Students are also taking
Algebra II concurrently.
English 1 and English 2 AI (Practical Writing Skills) – 65% of students in the class passed over the course of the year. 33 students remaining in ELA 1 and 16 students remaining in ELA 2.
US History AI will be offered in Fall 2014 for non-credit.