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Vermilion High School

Vermilion High School. Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships: Transitioning Students to the 9th Grade. History of VHS. The past … What challenges have we faced? How have we overcome adversity?. Vision Questions. What do we expect all students to know and be able to do?

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Vermilion High School

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  1. Vermilion High School Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships: Transitioning Students to the 9th Grade

  2. History of VHS The past … What challenges have we faced? How have we overcome adversity?

  3. Vision Questions • What do we expect all students to know and be able to do? • How do we assess students’ work and performances? • What are we doing for students who do not meet our expectations?

  4. Measures of Success • Increased graduation rates • Increased attendance rates • Increased OGT passing rates ( all 5 areas) • Lower freshman failure rates • State Recognition for Excellence – 6 years • National Gold Award from HSTW

  5. Academic Rigor • Has the student taken the most challenging course load? • Has the student performed well in these courses? • Has the student taken advantage of activities at VHS?

  6. Block Scheduling • Implemented in 1999 – 2000 • 4 X 4 block schedule • 90-minute blocks • Possible to earn 8 credits per year

  7. English Math Science Social Studies Health / Phys. Ed. Computer Applications I Career Exploration Electives CREDITS 4 4 3 3 1 1 ½ 9 ½ 26 TOTAL CREDITS Graduation Requirements

  8. Math Department

  9. Graduation Recognition • Award of Merit • Honors Diploma • Diploma of Distinction 28 or more credits

  10. Educational Options • Honors classes • AP courses • Independent Study Projects • Teacher Directed Seminars • Humanities – interdisciplinary course • OCEAN classes • On-Site PSEO courses • Off-campus PSEO courses

  11. Career Pathways and Course Guide Arts & Communications Business & Management

  12. Career Pathways and Course Guide Health Services Human Services

  13. Career Pathways and Course Guide Industrial & Engineering Systems Natural Resources

  14. General description • List of Career Options • Professional Careers • Technical Careers • Entry-level Careers • Recommended Schedules • General Electives • Career Cluster Electives

  15. Departments and Course Offerings Over 100 course offerings at VHS to meet the individual needs of our students.

  16. Additional Information … • 4-year Plan Worksheet • Activities Record Worksheet • Description of Student Activities • EHOVE Career Center • Quick Reference Guide • Ohio College Directory

  17. School Profile Report • Community background • Enrollment data • Faculty information

  18. School Profile Report • Graduation requirements • Grading scale • Class rank data • Graduation class profile • ACT and SAT data

  19. Academic Rigor What are the most rigorous courses offered at Vermilion High School?

  20. Relevance Question: Why is this relevant? Why should our students find meaning in the educational process? Answer: Education transfers to more opportunities, more income and a better lifestyle!

  21. Introducing …ME! • Position as the 9th grade counselor • Transition • Liaison • Vermilion graduate and resident • Connections • Repeat caseload every 3 years

  22. Middle School Transition • Classroom presentations • Career Pathways and Course Guide • Scheduling process • Freshmen Orientation (February) • Academic showcase • Meet with Dept. Heads • Share advice from current ninth graders

  23. 8th Grade Scheduling • Middle school & high school counselors • Individual appointments (20 mins.) • Parent, child and counselor • 2:30 - 8:30 for 2 weeks

  24. Freshmen Orientation • February evening • Parent/student • Scheduling appointments • Academic showcase • Dept. chair • Meet & greet

  25. Evening appointments • Parent, child and counselor • Appointments held at Student Services Office in the high school

  26. Success 101 • Goals • Process • Guidelines • Teachers • Counselor • Parents • Student

  27. Goals of Success 101 • Increase attendance • Increase GPA • Increase OGT scores • Increase positive behavior • Increase self-esteem

  28. Success 101 • Clever Family • Designed from middle school teaming • Student led conferences • Focus on learning • IQ scores

  29. Progress Book • Parent access • Student access • Counselor access

  30. Relationships VERMILION HIGH SCHOOL ADVISOR/ADVISEE PROGRAM T.A.G. TEACHER ADVISER GROUPS

  31. WE BELIEVE THAT… every student deserves… • to be surrounded by a culture of high expectations. • to have a rich array of educational and career options. • to have a rigorous curriculum within a supportive environment.

  32. RESEARCH

  33. Students • More frequent one-on-one advice • Clearer focus on their future and a plan for getting there • Increased enrollment in higher-level academic courses • More timely help for students with problems • Improved performance

  34. Parents • Become more involved • Know there is someone with a strong interest in their child • Know there is a contact that knows their child • Have a better understanding of the need for higher-level courses

  35. Teachers • Better understand the school’s program of study and graduation requirements • Develop stronger connection with T.A.G. students • Learn to work as a team • See students from a new perspective

  36. CollegeEd • High school college and career planning program • Helps students make a connection to learning and college

  37. CollegeEd • Every student deserves to be college ready. • COLLEGE (def.) after high school education / training; i.e. 4-year university 2-year university vocational / technical programs apprenticeship programs other training programs

  38. CollegeEd and TAG • Activities in TAG • Learning styles • Time management • Career interests inventories • CollegeED helps tie all these things together; provides consistency and flow

  39. GOALS OF COLLEGE ED • Increase students’ and parents’ knowledge about the college process • Increase number of students attending college • Create a college-going culture • More information:www.collegeboard.com/counselors/

  40. RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN STUDENTS • Improve the culture of the building • Realize that transition is marked with emotional stress and anxiety • Use the upperclassmen to deliver the model

  41. FRESHMAN ORIENTATION DAY

  42. Freshman: Class of 2011 & Juniors and Seniors

  43. Freshmen Quote “The leaders did a good job of getting us to know them and each other. I wasn’t nervous on the first day.” Jackie S.

  44. Freshmen Quote “Freshmen Orientation was very interesting. It helped me learn about my school and classes. The Link Crew Leaders were very detailed and showed me around the building. I know I can talk to them if I need help. I was glad to start school.” Brittany C.

  45. Freshmen Quote “I had an excellent experience at Orientation. I had so much fun. When I am a junior, I plan on being a link crew member.” Russ T.

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