Time to write a blog post. It is not quite time to welcome everyone back, but thought I would send a glimpse of some good news and what to expect as we start the 2016-17 School Year. In the meantime keep swinging in the hammock and enjoying the lazy days of summer.
Celebrating Success
What to say when your office mate says "I have some great news to tell you"...
You have to share this Cris!
The good news from Cris:
Academic Update
After looking over AZMerit data, and classroom level data
the old adage “slow and steady wins the race” comes to mind. Each and every
year for the last four years our students have made significant academic gains.
This is a reflection on the wonderful teaching staff here at CHS, the culture
of collaboration, and the beginnings of a robust academic intervention approach
where every student can be successful.
I want to share with you the increase in our AZMerit scores
from the spring of 2015 to the spring of 2016. We increased in every area!
ELA/ Math Spring 2015 Percentage Passing
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ELA/ Math Spring 2016 Percentage Passing
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ELA 9- 13%
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ELA 9- 30%
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ELA 10- 16%
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ELA 10- 21%
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ELA 11- 14%
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ELA 11- 20%
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Algebra I- 17%
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Algebra I- 26%
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Geometry- 18%
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Geometry- 30%
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Algebra II- 16%
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Algebra II- 25%
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Congratulations CHS!!! Remember leaps in performance are neither miraculous nor accidental. They are the result of clear direction and hard work. Way to go CHS!
This information gives us much to celebrate and much to
ponder.
How do we continue to make these remarkable gains?
The importance of formative assessments, meaningful
feedback, and timely intervention, to name a few.
I look forward to the 2016-2017 school year as we continue
on this very exciting path together.
Cris
More Celebrations, Summer Style
One of our own CHS Family members was featured in the New York Times. To read a heart warming story about "summer" Greg Rieff click here. More Celebrations, Summer Style
What's New?
We have many new faculty & Staff Members to welcome to CHS (Stay tuned for the official welcome in the back to school blog).
Please note that I have added numerous documents to the Frequently used Documents link on the right side of the Panther Report. This way you will have essential forms and documents at your fingertips. Of special interest for your pre-planning for the school year, you might want to peek at the following docs: Bell Schedule for 2016-17, Duty schedule, Testing Calendar, FUSD Calendar and Lesson Plan templates 1&2. I will continue to add documents as need be.
Looking Ahead
For your planning purposes below is an outline of the first few days back for the 2016-17 school year
AUGUST 8
301 DAY AT SMS - Build your super powers at the FUSD Professional Development Day! This is a conference style P.D. with a variety of break out sessions to choose from. You will need to log in to TNL to choose sessions.
For session descriptions click here
AUGUST 9
- 8:00-9:00am - FUSD Welcome Back and Opening Address at CHS
- 9:30am-11:00am Work in Classrooms
- 9:30am-11:00 - CHS New Teacher Orientation
- 11:00am - Lunch for CHS Faculty & Staff Provided in the Cafeteria
- 12:00pm- Work in classrooms
- 2:30pm -Afternoon Treats in the new and improved Outdoor Classroom ( OKA the marsh between the stadium and the school building)
AUGUST 10
- 7:30am - Welcome Back Breakfast Hosted by CHS Student Council
- 8:30-10:45am - Faculty Meeting in the Mini Theater
- 10:45am-3:00- Work in Classrooms & Lunch on your own
- 2:30pm - Snacks Provided Outdoor Classroom
50 Years Panther strong!