Robbinsdale Cooper High School

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1 ENGAGE and IGNITE the PASSION Robbinsdale Cooper High School Entry Plan Frank Herman Principal

2 Overview Introduction to Frank Herman My Professional Core Values Education Teaching and Leadership Experience Robbinsdale Cooper High School Principal Entry Plan Cooper 2.0 Professional Goals for Cooper Actions/Timeline Contact Information Telephone Numbers Address

3 Introduction to Frank Herman My Professional Core Values Collaboration and Teamwork: Students, staff members, parents, administrators, and community members must work together to develop and maintain a dynamic student-centered learning environment. Data and Accountability: The relationships among curriculum, assessment, and instruction are interactive and informative. Everyone is accountable for results. Excellence: Principals and staff members must have high expectations for themselves and their students; and work together to meet those expectations. Equity: We must be committed to treating people fairly, respecting diversity, and promoting educational opportunities for all community members.

4 Introduction to Frank Herman Education St. Cloud State University Doctoral Candidate Minnesota State University Superintendents Licensure Minnesota State University Education Specialist in Educational Leadership (principal licensure) Hamline University Master of Arts in Education Bemidji State University Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Studies Education 7-12

5 Introduction to Frank Herman Teaching and Leadership Experiences, 26 years Assistant Principal, 1 year Highview Alternative Learning Center, Career and College Readiness Coordinator, Elementary AVID Coordinator, Perkins and CTE Assistant Principal, 3 years Robbinsdale Cooper High School Principal, 5 years Spring Lake Park High School Director, 5 years Learning Alternatives Community School (ALC) Dean of Students, 3 years (part time with teaching for a total of 7 years) Grades 6-8 (St. Louis Park) and Grades 9-12 (Spring Lake Park) Teaching (Social Studies),9 years (full and part time) Cambridge/Isanti, St. Francis

6 Robbinsdale Cooper High School Entry Plan Overarching goals to guide our work: Cooper 2.0 Plan 1. Every student being supported and achieving at high levels 2. Cooper High School will be the best place to work for our Staff 3. Engage our parents and community members Focus Areas: 1. Academic Achievement 2. Teacher and Staff Professional Learning and Development 3. Climate and School Environment 4. Community Relations To do this we will: A. Intentionally invite all voices to the table; students, staff, parents and community B. Align our work with the Robbinsdale Unified District Vision

7 Robbinsdale Cooper High School Entry Plan My Professional Goals for Cooper: Establish a culture of trust among the adults that will support student learning Minimize the disruption resulting from the change in administrative leadership Develop a shared vision of what Cooper High School s strengths and weaknesses are Create an action plan to sustain Cooper High School s strengths and address areas of growth through the School Improvement Plan Establish high expectations that are clearly defined and communicated

8 Robbinsdale Cooper High School Entry Plan Actions/Timeline: May/June/July/August Set up listening sessions and or invite open communication with staff, students and parents Meet with the various ESC personnel such as Superintendent, Executive Directors such those overseeing secondary schools, Teaching and Learning, Technology and Human Resources etc Meet with the summer staff that are on duty such as the school secretary, bookkeeper, Counseling office staff, Custodians, Food Services etc Review past three years of SIP Review Master Schedule and have a clear understanding of how it works (e.g., PLC, sections, preps) Review and analyze student assessment and disciplinary data Meet with New Hope Mayor, Police Chief and others as appropriate

9 Robbinsdale Cooper High School Entry Plan Actions/Timeline: July/August (continued) Schedule a series of informal meetings with key personnel leaders, such as assistant principals, instructional coach, department heads, athletic director, social workers, special education teachers, counselors, and nurses as needed Examine Cooper High School s Instructional Framework Meet with the Instructional Leadership Team to plan and work on the Continuous School Improvement Plan and collaborate on a Professional Learning/Development calendar Establish systems for celebrating individual as well as organizational successes Conduct a meeting with student leaders such as student council officers and student leadership group members Meet with Deans

10 Contact Information Telephone: Work, up to July 1 st : (763) after July 1 st : (763) Address: frank_herman@rdale.org It s going to be a Great Year!