Executive Summary. Jones High School

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1 Orange County Public Schools Roderick Waldon, Principal 801 South Rio Grande Avenue Orlando, FL Document Generated On August 26, 2015

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Description of the School 2 School's Purpose 4 Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement 6 Additional Information 7

3 Introduction Every school has its own story to tell. The context in which teaching and learning takes place influences the processes and procedures by which the school makes decisions around curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The context also impacts the way a school stays faithful to its vision. Many factors contribute to the overall narrative such as an identification of stakeholders, a description of stakeholder engagement, the trends and issues affecting the school, and the kinds of programs and services that a school implements to support student learning. The purpose of the Executive Summary (ES) is to provide a school with an opportunity to describe in narrative form the strengths and challenges it encounters. By doing so, the public and members of the school community will have a more complete picture of how the school perceives itself and the process of self-reflection for continuous improvement. This summary is structured for the school to reflect on how it provides teaching and learning on a day to day basis. Page 1

4 Description of the School Describe the school's size, community/communities, location, and changes it has experienced in the last three years. Include demographic information about the students, staff, and community at large. What unique features and challenges are associated with the community/communities the school serves? is one of 19 high schools in Orange County Public Schools which is located in Orlando, Florida. It is the 11th largest school district in the nation. has a student population of 1027 students: 565(55%) are females and 462(45%) are males. Of the 1027 students, 914(89%) are Black, 11(1.1%) are White, 82(8%) are Hispanic, 3(0.3%) are Asian, and 17(1.7%) identify themselves as multiracial. Of those students, 102(10%) are English Language Learners, while 164(16%) are staffed into the Exceptional Student Education program. Of the 818 students at, 904(88%) are on free or reduced lunch, while 51(5%) have been identified as homeless, and 5 (0.5%) are teenage parents who utilized the daycare services provided through the Teen Parenting program. faculty and staff consist of 1 principal, 2 assistant principals, 2 school resource officers, 2 security guards, 3 administrative deans, 3 guidance counselors, and one each of the following: resource/instructional support, staffing specialist; advanced placement/ib coordinator; assessment and accountability coordinator; SAFE coordinator; inclusion coach; reading coach; math coach; science coach; learning resource teacher; media specialist; 73 instructional personnel; 23 classified staff; 2 paraprofessionals; school health assistant; Americorp seven member City Group team, YMCA Achievers, FSU SStride, POPS, City of Orlando Paramore Kids Zone, Tiger Den, and COMPACT mentoring. Of the 73 instructional personnel, 47 (64%) are female and 26 (36%) are male. Of the female instructional personnel, 38 (81%) are Black, 4 (8.5%) are White, 4 (8.5%) are Hispanic, and 1 (2%) is considered Other. Of the male instructional personnel, 10 (38%) are Black, 12 (46%) are White, 3 (12%) are Hispanic, and 1 (4%) is considered Other. 's physical street address is 801 South Rio Grande Orlando Florida Its principal is Mrs. Valeria P. Maxwell. The following school grades were earned, D ( ), B ( ), C ( ), C ( ), B ( ), and C ( ). The school has several feeder schools: Orange Center Elementary, Catalina Elementary, Mollie Ray Elementary, Lee Middle, Meadowbrook Middle, Howard Middle, and Memorial Middle. The elected officials for the community are Geraldine Thompson, State Senator; Corrine Brown, U.S Representative; Bruce Antone, State Representative; Kathleen Gordon, School Board Representative; Regina Hill, City Commissioner; and Victoria Siplin, County Commissioner. The surrounding communities' population for the zip code is estimated to be 22, % of this population is Black, 15% is White, and the other 5% consists of Hispanic, Asian, and Other races. There are 9,765 housing units, of which 55% are family households with children and 45% are non-family households with the householder living alone. is a unique educational institution rich in pride and tradition. It is the only school in the district with a museum highlighting the historical heroes of its past and its pioneers of the present. It is the smallest high school in Orlando, Florida both in size and enrollment. The added uniqueness about 's size and enrollment is the numerous programs that are offered to the students. is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering courses based on the IB curriculum for both the Middle Years Program (MYP) and the Diploma Program (DP). The IB programs include academic rigor, comprehensiveness, internationalism, and consistent application with an emphasis on the Learner Profile and IB Design Cycle. also offers a wide variety of Advanced Placement (AP) and Advancement via Individual Determination (A.V.I.D.) courses to meet the needs of our students. These courses are designed to better prepare our students for success in post-secondary education. also houses a Medical Arts Magnet Program where our students receive the foundation needed to become successful as they prepare themselves for their medical career upon graduation. We also work closely with local tech centers where students can begin to master their Page 2

5 craft throughout their high school career leading to potential employment immediately following graduation. The Medical Arts Magnet and tech programs allow our students to learn how to analyze, learn, and reach thoughtful conclusions related to various medical fields and disciplines. A challenge lies in the size and enrollment of. The diversity of the academic programs addressing the multiplicity of student needs present scheduling challenges. With Jones being a Title I school, each teacher must he certified in the content area. Jones High School must have teachers certified and/or in several areas in order to support and meet the students' needs within the community. Another challenge associated with scheduling is finding enough students to meet class prerequisite for the International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement class, which leads to another challenge: students passing the Advanced Placement assessments. students must take numerous Advanced Placement classes, as well as the required International Baccalaureate classes which require teachers to be trained in both Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate. Student mobility rate is also a challenge at Jones High School. If students move to another school, it is difficult to build capacity. The student mobility rate is 52( ), 59( ), 48( ), 45( ) which indicate student mobility has been a major challenge for many years. Another challenge for Jones High School is the number of students that enter the school with below grade level state test scores in reading and math. At the beginning of the school year, 82% of the students enrolled in Algebra I entered below grade level and 72% of incoming 9th grade students were also below grade level in Reading. Page 3

6 School's Purpose Provide the school's purpose statement and ancillary content such as mission, vision, values, and/or beliefs. Describe how the school embodies its purpose through its program offerings and expectations for students. The 's purpose statement was created to embrace the Mission, Vision, and Goals set forth by Orange County Public Schools. The Mission of Orange County Public Schools is to lead our students to success with the support and involvement of families and the community, along with the Vision, which is to be the top producer of successful students in the nation. To focus the school district's efforts to accomplish the mission and achieve the vision, the board and superintendent set five broad goals, which are: 1. Intense Focus on Student Achievement 2. High-Performing and Dedicated Team 3. Safe Learning and Working Environment 4. Efficient Operations 5. Sustained Community Engagement To further solidify these statements in conjunction with expectations of academic excellence, 's purpose is to foster an educational environment with a global perspective. is an institution that stands as an educational community that bases its standards on the development of its students, a challenging curriculum, and parental and community involvement. Its students are diverse individuals who are going to strive to develop and increase their creative and intellectual beliefs and goals to the highest degree. In doing so, they will be taught to accept responsibility for their learning and their actions. Academic excellence will be provided through a rigorous curriculum that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and challenges our students to extend their learning by making those connections that reflect real world relevancy. These skills will prepare the students to reach their full potential of academic achievement, as well as college and career readiness. Parental and Community Involvement will play an active role in the academic development of the students by being supportive of the teachers and the school goals. In doing so, parents will be asked to express the value and importance of education by monitoring the academic progress of their child. We offer staff development that provides faculty with opportunities that will enhance their professional skills and lead to higher expectations of student performance in their classes. We maintain a comprehensive guidance program that work with the students to build schedules from the curriculum guide so that they are successful in completing their high school tenure. We maintain a safe and orderly environment that is conducive to learning by adhering to the district student code of conduct. We have also established strong business partnerships that have enhanced student learning and we're continuously encouraging parental and community involvement in all aspects of the educational process. embodies its purpose of hoisting students to their greatest potential by hosting the International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Advanced Placement (AP)/College Board, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) curricular. The IB World School is comprised of the Diploma Program (DP) for grades and MYP for grades 9-10 (Middle Years Program). The Advanced Placement (AP)/College Board is designed to prepare students for the rigor that will be encountered with college coursework. 's primary academic programs, as well others, boast curriculum that is rigorous and prepare students for college and other post-secondary programs. In an effort to increase career opportunities through a rigorous curriculum, Jones High has a Medical Magnet, Partnership with Valencia (VCC), and Dual Enrollment Programs at various Orange County Technical Schools. These programs address varied academic and interest needs of students attending. The IB and Medical Magnet students are selected by the district during their eighth grade year while the other academic programs select students based on interest, academic needs, and teacher recommendation. Through these programs, students encounter critical skills found in the field of medicine; creative skills found in the arts; and challenging technical skills found in business and cosmetology. Students take responsibility for their learning by building Page 4

7 academic portfolios in the IB, AP, and AVID programs. These portfolios encompass academic progress and are evaluated on the international and national programs. Parental/Community Involvement are encouraged through the Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA); School Advisory Council (SAC); and (COMPACT), the mentoring program. Collaboratively, these programs support academic instruction and student achievement by playing an active role by following academic progress on a monthly basis. Parent/Community Involvement is solicited on a monthly basis and year round. Teachers and staff are offered various professional development opportunities which encourage high expectations. These professional opportunities address training in the areas of policies and procedures, pedagogy, and intervention and enrichment. Training sessions in policies and procedures include Professional Teaching Code of Ethics, Marzano Instructional Framework, ADDitions Volunteer Training, Student Code of Conduct/School Wide Behavioral Plan, and Teacher Mentoring. Professional learning includes, but not limited to, enhancement in literacy skills across content areas, Marzano's Strategies, Deconstructing Standards/Lesson Panning, Data Analysis/Formative Assessment, Differentiated Instruction, Collaborative Structures, Classroom Management, Integrating Technology in the Classroom, and Professional Learning Communities. Intervention and enrichment training opportunities include teachers collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to enhance student achievement. These sessions include, but are not limited to, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) best practices.the comprehensive Guidance Program at consists of the county's student support program, Student Assistance Family Empowerment (SAFE), mayoral program, Parramore Kids Zone (PKZ), Valencia Community College Scholars Program (VCC); and 100 Black Men four-year mentoring and scholarship program. Sitting principal, Valeria Maxwell, implemented an "Eyes on the Tiger" program to closely monitor the comprehensive guidance program and community support organizations in an effort to efficiently and effectively identify the academic and social needs of students so they can exit high school prepared for post-secondary education and career opportunities. Page 5

8 Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement Describe the school's notable achievements and areas of improvement in the last three years. Additionally, describe areas for improvement that the school is striving to achieve in the next three years. There have been a number of notable achievements within the last few years at. In , successfully completed its program evaluation process for the Middle Years Program. There has been an increase in 12th grade IB students from 10 in to 19 in In 2013, a Black male earned the school's first IB diploma, with a following in 2014, with a second Black male earning an IB diploma. There has also been an increase in the number of students participating in accelerated courses from 28 in to 319 students in Accelerated performance data shows that there is an increase from 2013 with a 26% passing rate to a 45% passing rate in College Readiness data for 2014 shows 65% ready in Reading and 61% ready in Mathematics. There was a 12-point increase in Biology EOC assessment scores from 2013 to 2014, which outnumbered the district and state averages at 72%. Jones High School is also considered one of the top 100 schools in the nation as reported by the Washington Post. JHS Medical Arts Magnet Program reached academic milestones by offering its student the opportunity to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) upon graduation. During , 99 students received Industry Certification, which is the first in the school's history. Another notable achievement is graduation rate progression from 77% in 2009 to 93% in Since , has received the coveted Five Star School Award. It is an award from the Florida Department of Education created by the Commissioner's Community Involvement Council and is presented annually to schools that have shown evidence of exemplary community involvement. There are a number of recent awards to highlight including, 7 BROAD Scholarship winners (2015), 1 OCPS Spirit of Excellence Winner (2015), 3 English Speak Union Central Florida Branch Annual Recognition Winners (2015), 9 College is Our Future Scholarship recipients (2015), 22 Bridges Scholarship winners (2015), and 2 OCPS College Transition Scholarship recipients (2015). Students have also received $800,000 in scholarship funds from the 100 Black Men organization in the last 5 years. students participated in the first ever, OCPS High School Battle of the Books, and ranked 3 out of the 19 participating high schools. The areas of improvement that the school is striving to achieve in the next three years are increasing student enrollment and size through the IB/MYP program and the Medical Arts Program. We would like the program to increase by 5% per year. would also like to increase the number of teachers with dual certification and required professional development like IB/MYP and/or Advanced Placement which lead to improvement. The more trained and certified teachers, the more flexibility for the master schedule as well as better scheduling for the students. Another area of improvement is the number of students to receive IB diplomas. Within the next 3 years, would like to increase the diploma by 5% each year. Jones would also like to continue to improve state standardized assessments for all students. A 5% increase each year in the College Readiness assessments, State Standardized assessments, end-of-course assessments, Industry Certification assessments, Advanced Placement assessments, and IB assessments is the goal. The school grade is currently a "C" and the school would like to increase its letter grade each year and to be able to maintain an "A", once it is achieved. Page 6

9 Additional Information Provide any additional information you would like to share with the public and community that were not prompted in the previous sections. A 5-Star School,, has created strong business ties which begin locally with the Jones High Alumni and Boosters; Gilchrist Enterprises, a fast food restaurant/chain business supplying incentives to teachers and students throughout the school year; 100 Black Men, an international mentoring and scholarship organization that includes successful local African-American businessmen reaching out to support students academically and socially through a 4-year program; Nephron, a national pharmaceutical company; the Marriott World Center; and Blown Away, a Central Florida property service franchise. offers courses to support students in becoming college-ready based on essentials indicated by the Post-secondary Education Readiness Test (PERT). Students are encouraged to receive college credit simultaneously with high school credit by enrolling in dual enrollment courses. Additionally, students can begin and complete Orlando Tech courses offered within any of eighteen programs in the areas of arts & technology, business, consumer service, education, and heath care. Students can participate in these courses during their junior and senior years as their elective components in conjunction with required core classes for graduation while receiving post-secondary certification. Students who participate in the Medical Magnet program have an opportunity to experience partnerships with UCF, Valencia, and Orlando Tech's Post-secondary Patient Care Assistant program. The first week of school is dedicated to character education, tolerance, behavioral expectations, academic expectations, and relationship building. A unified focus calendar is used school-wide to address a specific lesson progression for character education and relationship building. In August 2014, implemented Unity Attire for all students with the belief that this effort would positively impact student behavior. This initiative has been well-received, and about 90% of the student body has embraced this opportunity to develop a stronger team mentality. offers After-School & Saturday Tutoring Programs developed for students experiencing difficulty in core content areas. Parents are notified of mandatory tutoring requests and play an integral role in ensuring student attendance and participation. During tutoring sessions, the covered content include standards that have not been mastered. This is determined through common assessments. Students are assessed during tutoring sessions and remain in the program until mastery occurs or the desire to be further challenged exists. During the school year, the program was well-attended by students and was critical in helping to impact successful student performance on state and district assessments. To support the school's goal of effective technology integration to assist in data analysis, delivery of instruction, and student engagement during the learning process, 476 computers have been purchased since January Also, since this time, 333 computers have been repurposed to classrooms, 5 computer labs added with 3 additional labs repaired to full capacity, and 37 classrooms have been out-fitted with 4 or more computers. The school year begins with the Back-to-School/Meet Your Teacher Orientation and Open House in August/September. Academic subgroups which include, but are not limited to, Exceptional Education and the Second-Language Learners (ESOL) parental support groups meet quarterly. SAC and PTSA meet monthly. Academic achievements are celebrated during IB/AP, AVID, and Curriculum Family Nights which are strategically scheduled through the winter and spring semesters to display and recognize the academic progress of students. A safe, orderly environment at is clearly defined at the doors of the facility. Teachers are assigned duty areas during preplanning and it is executed throughout the school year. School rules, consequences, and "non-negotiables" are visible in the main office and throughout the classrooms and where students congregate. A Behavior Plan, Dress Code, and Consequences are presented quarterly and Page 7

10 enforced daily. A school map displaying fire drills and the safety plan (with calling tree) is displayed in each classroom along with red, blue, and yellow code cards. Page 8