St. Helena High School Program Overview 2013-2014
Comprehensive High School serving exactly 510 students Curricular Offerings: College Preparatory Advanced Level (AP & Honors) English Language Learner Special Education Career Technical Education Elective Independent Study Extra- and Co-Curricular Offerings: Academic Decathlon Interscholastic Athletics Future Farmers of America Club Activities Drama Productions Choir Leadership Activities (ASB) Band Community Service
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS UNITS REQUIRED English One class each year in grades 9-12 40 Mathematics Science Social Studies Each year, at least one math course must be taken in grades 9-11 at least one course shall meet or exceed the California State Content Standards for Algebra 1 ( 2014) / Integrated Math ( 2015). Biological & Physical Sciences at least one course must be taken in three of four years United States History & Geography; World History, Humanities/Information Technology, American Government & Civics (1 Semester); Economics (1 Semester) 30 30 35 VPA Visual & Performing Arts 10 CTE Career & Technical Education 10 WL World Language 20 PE Physical Education 20 Essen. Freshmen Essentials 05 Elec. Electives 50
SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS New Learner Outcomes / 21 st Century Skills Framework Two-Day Block Schedule with ACCESS period (Wednesday and Thursday) ASB led Freshman Mentor Program: Team Connect Student Recognition: Student of the Month Character Recognition Student of the Quarter Academic Recognition Honor Roll, 52% of students with 3.00 and above (2013-2014 1 st Semester): High Honors = 3.86 and above 70 students Honors = 3.50-3.85 = 66 students Honorable Mention = 3.00 3.49 = 128 students Strong AVID Program, 95% College Admission Rate Community Service changes from a Requirement to Voluntary Measure B & C Building Construction and Tech Endowment Naviance Rollout - College and Career guidance platform
Growing AP Program Statistics (previous) US History (previous) Spanish Language (previous) English Language (previous) Biology (previous) French (previous) Studio Art (2012-2013) English Literature (2012-2013) Psychology (2013-2014) Calculus BC (2013-2014) Comp. Gov t (2014-2015) World or Euro. History (2014-2015) College & Career Readiness: 4 Year College Plan Grade 9 IDEAS inventory and Career Project in Essentials Grade 10 California Career Zone, Lifestyle Survey, PSAT, PLAN, College Board Search Grade 11 Major/Minor Finder, PSAT, College Board Search Grade 12 Hands on direction regarding college and/or technical education, Financial Aid and Scholarships New Course Offerings for 2013-2015 Statistics Mrs. Paige Rios AutoCAD Mr. Randy Mendes Culinary Arts I & II Mrs. Goff Independent Study and RtI (various courses)
ACT SHHS Mean Scores / Mean Scores State Subject 2011 2012 2013 English 23.7/21.6 23.8/21.6 24.0/21.6 Math 23.6/22.7 23.1/22.8 23.4/22.8 Reading 24.1/22.0 23.4/22.1 23.6/22.3 Science 22.6/21.4 22.2/21.5 22.0/21.5 Composite 23.6/22.1 23.3/22.1 23.3/22.2 SAT Data - # of Students Tested / SHHS Mean Scores / State Mean Critical Reading 2010 2011 2012 2013 51/532/501 75/511/499 72/527/495 63/517/498 Mathematics 2010 2011 2012 2013 51/554/516 75/506/515 72/521/512 63/525/512 Writing 2010 2011 2012 2014 51/538/500 75/533/499 72/530/496 63/533/495
Support Services Two Academic Counselors Team Connect AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination Student Support Services Various support organizations Library Media Specialist-Research and Documentation Skills Wellness Clinic Transition Services for Students with Disabilities Marriage and Family Therapist Paraprofessional Support Access Period All teachers available weekly
TECHNOLOGY 9 th Grade Chromebook / Chemistry MS Surface Pilot and Spring Rollout LCD projectors in every classroom ELMO document cameras in every classroom Upgraded Wi-Fi Multiple laptop carts Multiple internet database subscriptions, e.g., turnitin.com, questia.com, etc. Graphing calculators in Math courses Updated Computer Lab Commitment to Professional Development
2013-2014 Totals represent only Fall and Winter. We are on track to surpass previous years.
STUDENT ACCOLADES 99% Graduation Rate and 85% Post-Secondary School attendance 95-100% AVID college acceptance rate 2006-2013 Senior student acknowledged by National Hispanic Recognition Program, 2012-2013 Nine AP Scholars, Four AP Scholars w/ Honor, and Five AP Scholars w/ Distinction, 2012-2013 Two National Merit Scholar Recipients, 2011-2012 Second highest scoring Academic Decathlon team (small school) in the state of CA, 2011-2012 Third highest scoring Academic Decathlon team (small school) in state of CA, 2013 Third Place team at North Bay Regional Academic Decathlon Competition, 2013 Five overall subdivision high scorers at North Bay Regional Academic Decathlon Competition, 2013 Three gold medals and one silver at 2013 State Championships Two Northern CA Chapter of the Nat l Football Foundation and Hall of Fame Scholar Athletes, 2011-2012 Seven Thespian scholars and Three Int l Thespians, 2011 Three Thespian scholars and Seven Int l Thespians, 2012 Three Int l Thespians, 2013 State Champion Vine Judging Team, 2010 & Vine Pruning Team, 2011 State Champion Floriculture Judging team 2013 23 State FFA Degrees in 2012, 24 in 2011, 20 in 2010 (SH holds North Coast Region Record for % of chapter members receiving degrees) Seven American FFA Degrees in 2012, Two in 2011; Two in 2010 35 livestock exhibitors 2013 - grand champion market goat, reserve grand champion market hog, 1st place FFA showmanship in hogs (intermediate and advanced) and goats (advanced). Third place for the Napa Ag Report Art Contest
STAFF ACCOLADES Napa County Teacher of the Year, 2011 CA Ag. Teaches Association 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 Outstanding Young Teacher CA Athletic Director of the Year, 2011-2012 CA American History Teacher of the Year, 2011-2012 North Coast Region Outstanding FFA Officer Award North Coast Region Outstanding FFA Advisor, Numerous Years Outstanding 2-3 Person Secondary Program, 2011 Overall Outstanding Agricultural Education Program State Winner, 2011 Literacy for Life, Outstanding Vocational Educational Award, 2010 Western Association of Schools and Colleges Full Accreditation 2008-2014 FFA Northern Region Counselor of the Year 2011-2013 CATA Teacher of Excellence - 2010 North Coast Region Outstanding FFA Advisor- 2008, 2011, 2013 FFA State Superior Chapter, 2002-2011 CATA Outstanding Program (State Winner) 2011
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