Welcome back and happy new year!
As we transition our minds from being on a break to the anticipation of being back at school and the semester ahead I am guessing the feeling might be bittersweet for some. I have enjoyed the break and hope you have too and I am excited to get back to work and look forward to seeing you all. Happy new year!
Our students might need a little nudging toward the sweet side as they return to the routine of school. You likely have ideas in your back- to -school plans, but if not please consider this a gentle reminder to take a deliberate pause to reconnect with your students, possibly reflect on their start of the school year goals, create goals, or just answer a simple prompt about how their life is going, or something about what you both need to know to help students learn today and of course, for the balance of the school year.
In the spirit of reflecting on goals, I have included this year's school goals from our strategic plan below.
Goal #1: The CHS learning community will foster positive academic relationships that ensure the achievement of rigorous learning expectations.
SPRING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT...Please mark your calendars
January 9 ~ ACT What is it? and, what do our five-year data trends tell us?
Many of you have expressed an interest in more technology-based professional development opportunities. I am happy to announce that at the end of this month, on January 30, Renda Fisk from the district technology department will be offering a workshop on Google Classroom here at CHS. The course will be divided into two sessions, one for beginners and another for intermediate/advanced. Please respond to the quick survey about which level you feel is most suitable for your needs by clicking here.
January 30 in the library
1:15-2:15 ~ Google Classroom Level 1
2:15-3:15 ~ Google Classroom Level 2
OTHER DATES TO KEEP IN MIND...
This spring Les and I along with members of the intervention team will be meeting with grade level teams in February.
February 6 ~ 1:15-2:15 Grade 9 & 10 Teachers
February 13 ~ 1:15 - 2:15 Grade 11 & 12 Teachers Will be rescheduled for April due to the Snow Day on February 6
OUR CONTINUED JOURNEY TOWARD TRUE EQUITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND INCLUSIVITY...
In March Les and I will be scheduling a time to visit with your Wednesday CTs to reflect on our work with Calvin Terrell in the fall. We will likely need to combine a few CTs. We will send a calendar invite to each of you to schedule these CTs in March.
SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW...
SPRING TESTING DATES...
March 5 ~ National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) for 100 seniors (Randomly selected by NAEP). Our school was randomly selected, again this year.
March 12 ~ AZVAB All juniors
March 11-15 ~ Civics for all who yet need to pass
April 2 ~ ACT (all juniors), Pre-ACT (all sophomores), ASPIRE (all freshmen)
May ~ AP Exams and CSAs
More details about times and locations soon.
REMINDERS FOR THE NEW YEAR...
Please do not keep students in your classroom passed the bell at the end of the period.
Please be in the hallways during passing periods.
Double check your duty station and day, as some duties change in the spring
Be good to yourself, be good to each other and enjoy the journey
Mission
Coconino High School strives to build upon the tradition of Panther Pride - A positive environment that honors yet unifies all cultures-and work in partnership with parents and the greater community to encourage each student in his/her pursuit of academic excellence and to instill a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.
Vision
To create and maintain a vibrant school culture that exemplifies academic excellence and model global citizenship.
Guiding Principles
Respect ~ Responsibility ~ Integrity
Press on! Panther Strong!
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Goal #1: The CHS learning community will foster positive academic relationships that ensure the achievement of rigorous learning expectations.
- The continuation and expansion of instructional rounds.
- Learn about the benefits of the ACT Suite to help improve academic achievement.
- On-going professional development regarding equity, diversity, and inclusivity
- Training and assemblies for students
- Improved performance data by grade level. Now that AzMerit is no longer a measurement tool, we will establish success criteria with each grade level team of teachers.
- Increase in the number of scholarship applications from the senior class
- 50% of Flinn eligible students will complete the applications for the Flinn scholarship (8 or 9 students of 17 eligible)
- Develop a data team to help guide the process
- Learn about and share academic data regularly
SPRING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT...Please mark your calendars
January 9 ~ ACT What is it? and, what do our five-year data trends tell us?
Many of you have expressed an interest in more technology-based professional development opportunities. I am happy to announce that at the end of this month, on January 30, Renda Fisk from the district technology department will be offering a workshop on Google Classroom here at CHS. The course will be divided into two sessions, one for beginners and another for intermediate/advanced. Please respond to the quick survey about which level you feel is most suitable for your needs by clicking here.
January 30 in the library
1:15-2:15 ~ Google Classroom Level 1
2:15-3:15 ~ Google Classroom Level 2
OTHER DATES TO KEEP IN MIND...
This spring Les and I along with members of the intervention team will be meeting with grade level teams in February.
OUR CONTINUED JOURNEY TOWARD TRUE EQUITY, ACCESSIBILITY, AND INCLUSIVITY...
In March Les and I will be scheduling a time to visit with your Wednesday CTs to reflect on our work with Calvin Terrell in the fall. We will likely need to combine a few CTs. We will send a calendar invite to each of you to schedule these CTs in March.
SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW...
SPRING TESTING DATES...
March 5 ~ National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) for 100 seniors (Randomly selected by NAEP). Our school was randomly selected, again this year.
March 12 ~ AZVAB All juniors
March 11-15 ~ Civics for all who yet need to pass
April 2 ~ ACT (all juniors), Pre-ACT (all sophomores), ASPIRE (all freshmen)
May ~ AP Exams and CSAs
More details about times and locations soon.
REMINDERS FOR THE NEW YEAR...
Please do not keep students in your classroom passed the bell at the end of the period.
Please be in the hallways during passing periods.
Double check your duty station and day, as some duties change in the spring
Be good to yourself, be good to each other and enjoy the journey
Mission
Coconino High School strives to build upon the tradition of Panther Pride - A positive environment that honors yet unifies all cultures-and work in partnership with parents and the greater community to encourage each student in his/her pursuit of academic excellence and to instill a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.
Vision
To create and maintain a vibrant school culture that exemplifies academic excellence and model global citizenship.
Guiding Principles
Respect ~ Responsibility ~ Integrity
Press on! Panther Strong!
Please acknowledge you have read this post by clicking here.
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