Project Graduation: The Digital Project Graduation: The Digital Advantage Initiative UpdateAdvantage Initiative Update

Transformation through Technology Transformation through Technology

Board PresentationBoard Presentation

September 8, 2009September 8, 2009

METRICSMETRICS

Sunnyside Sunnyside Unified School Unified School District had an District had an outstanding outstanding year!!!!!year!!!!!

PROJECT GRADUATION: THE DIGITAL ADVANTAGE

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2010Freshmen

Cohort

2011Freshmen

Cohort

2012Freshmen

Cohort

Sunnyside High School Three Year Trend (Full Year) Unknown/Unexcused Period Absences

Freshmen Cohort

Without Advisory

Percentage of Students in Each Cohort Who Earned a GPA of 2.5 or Better in First Semester Freshman Year

59.30%

41.10%

58.90%

40.70%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

2011 2012

Cohort

2.5 or BetterLess than 2.5

Provided by GEAR UP EvaluatorsMargaret Stone and Mari Wilhelm

Evaluation Research & Development (ERAD)University of Arizona

STATS 2008-09:

ONLINE COURSES

COMPLETED………96 courses

(DVHS—22, SSHS—54, STAR—20)

CREDIT RECOVERY (07-08)………84 students completed

CREDIT RECOVERY (08-09)…………249 students completed

CREDIT RECOVERY STATISTICS

Desert ViewDesert View SunnysideSunnyside TotalTotalSpring 08Spring 08 5252 3232 8484Fall 08Fall 08 9292 3232 124124Spring 09Spring 09 9595 3030 125125

Graduation Graduation UpdateUpdate LocationLocation

(2008,2007,20(2008,2007,2006)January 06)January 20082008

September September 20082008 September 2008September 2008 January 2009January 2009 January 2009January 2009

16 credits or 16 credits or moremore

Total Total number number of of studentsstudents

598 598 Diplomas Diplomas May 2008May 2008

2009 2009 COHORTCOHORT

2009,2008,2002009,2008,20077

2009 2009 COHORTCOHORT

2009,2008,2002009,2008,20077

Academically on track Academically on track to graduateto graduate

DistriDistrictct 571571 586586 638638 661661 679679

Academically on track Academically on track to graduate to graduate DVHSDVHS 211211 219219 242242 242242 258258

Academically on track Academically on track to graduateto graduate SSHSSSHS 360360 367367 396396 419419 421421

15 – 15.75 15 – 15.75 creditscredits

Could graduate with Could graduate with credit recoverycredit recovery

DistriDistrictct 5757 5858 6868 3131 3434

Could graduate with Could graduate with credit recoverycredit recovery DVHSDVHS 3131 3535 4040 1919 2121

Could graduate with Could graduate with credit recoverycredit recovery SSHSSSHS 2626 2323 2828 1212 1313

6 – 14.75 6 – 14.75 creditscredits

Could graduate with Could graduate with credit recovery next credit recovery next year year

DistriDistrictct 8181 149149 174174 9898 111111

Could graduate with Could graduate with credit recovery next credit recovery next yearyear DVHSDVHS 5050 8484 100100 5454 6767

Could graduate with Could graduate with credit recovery next credit recovery next yearyear SSHSSSHS 3131 6565 7474 4444 4444

Fewer than 6 Fewer than 6 creditscredits

Enrolled with little Enrolled with little academic progressacademic progress DistrictDistrict 44 1515 1515 1414 1818

Enrolled with little Enrolled with little academic progressacademic progress DVHSDVHS 22 88 88 1414 1818

Enrolled with little Enrolled with little academic progressacademic progress SSHSSSHS 22 77 77 00 00

AS OF 3RD QTR-

ON TRACK 713

ACADEMIC PROGRESS OF 2009 COHORT

64.0%73.3% 70.9%

77.2%78.1%

0.0%

10.0%

20.0%

30.0%

40.0%

50.0%

60.0%

70.0%

80.0%

2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007

Sunnyside HS 4yr Grad Rate

58.2%

69.2%67.0% 64.2%

70.1%

0.0%

10.0%

20.0%

30.0%

40.0%

50.0%

60.0%

70.0%

80.0%

2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007

Sunnyside USD 4yr Grad Rate

52.0%

64.5% 62.1% 63.5%69.9%

0.0%

10.0%

20.0%

30.0%

40.0%

50.0%

60.0%

70.0%

2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007

Desert View HS 4yr Grad Rate

SUSD HAS AS ITS GOAL… 90% GRADUATION RATE BY 2012

GRADUATION TRENDS

SPONSORSHIPSSPONSORSHIPS

DIGITAL ADVANTAGE DIGITAL ADVANTAGE METRICSMETRICS

SUSD is proud to announce the awarding of 844 laptops to our students in 2008-09!SUSD is proud to announce the awarding of 844 laptops to our students in 2008-09!505 awarded to freshmen505 awarded to freshmen339 awarded to sophomores, juniors and seniors339 awarded to sophomores, juniors and seniors

Freshmen who received laptops participated in after-school programsFreshmen who received laptops participated in after-school programsON-LINE: 60 students enrolled for .5-credit coursesON-LINE: 60 students enrolled for .5-credit coursesCS&C ELL COMPUTER-BASED PROGRAM: 80 students enrolledCS&C ELL COMPUTER-BASED PROGRAM: 80 students enrolled

Parent meetings/training: sponsored by school sites, GEAR UP, and Pima CollegeParent meetings/training: sponsored by school sites, GEAR UP, and Pima College

Parent Engagement meetings throughout the year to update on the progress of Parent Engagement meetings throughout the year to update on the progress of Project Graduation and other District informationProject Graduation and other District information

Cox partnership:Cox partnership:Audio/visual for graduation ceremoniesAudio/visual for graduation ceremoniesInternet for students receiving laptopsInternet for students receiving laptopsFinancial contributors to the Digital AdvantageFinancial contributors to the Digital Advantage

DIGITAL ADVANTAGE DIGITAL ADVANTAGE ANNOUNCEMENTS/ AWARDS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ AWARDS/

RECOGNITIONS/ PRESENTATIONSRECOGNITIONS/ PRESENTATIONSMedia announcementsMedia announcements

NewspapersNewspapersE-journalsE-journalsRadio spotsRadio spotsTelevision broadcasts - interviews/ eventsTelevision broadcasts - interviews/ events

RecognitionsRecognitions2009 ASPRA*tions Award to SUSD Public Relations for Excellence with a Specific Program from 2009 ASPRA*tions Award to SUSD Public Relations for Excellence with a Specific Program from Arizona School Public Relations AssociationArizona School Public Relations AssociationCity of Tucson Proclamation declares April 9, 2009 as Digital Scholars DayCity of Tucson Proclamation declares April 9, 2009 as Digital Scholars Day

PresentationsPresentationsGoal One: Graduate Summit – America’s Promise Alliance Youth Symposium, Nov. 13, 2008 at Goal One: Graduate Summit – America’s Promise Alliance Youth Symposium, Nov. 13, 2008 at Sunnyside High SchoolSunnyside High SchoolNational LULAC – Campaign for High School Equity Dropout Prevention Discussion and Parent National LULAC – Campaign for High School Equity Dropout Prevention Discussion and Parent Advocacy Workshop, March 5, 2009 at Sunnyside High School.Advocacy Workshop, March 5, 2009 at Sunnyside High School.Presenters at: Presenters at:

ALAS Conference - San Diego, CA (2009)ALAS Conference - San Diego, CA (2009)AHSAA Conference- Tucson, AZ (2009)AHSAA Conference- Tucson, AZ (2009)Native American Dropout Prevention Conference - Phoenix, AZ (2009)Native American Dropout Prevention Conference - Phoenix, AZ (2009)

AwardsAwardsLULAC - SUSD Superintendent Dr. Manuel Isquierdo, 2009 National Presidential Citation Community LULAC - SUSD Superintendent Dr. Manuel Isquierdo, 2009 National Presidential Citation Community Service AwardService Award AHSAA - Superintendent Dr. Manuel Isquierdo, 2009 Outstanding Administrator AwardAHSAA - Superintendent Dr. Manuel Isquierdo, 2009 Outstanding Administrator AwardMetropolitan Pima Alliance 2008 Common Ground Award finalist, November 2008Metropolitan Pima Alliance 2008 Common Ground Award finalist, November 2008

GRANT AND ENDORSEMENT GRANT AND ENDORSEMENT OPPORTUNITIESOPPORTUNITIES

SITE-BASED GRADUATION PLAN

PHASE I

Graduation 2009Graduation 2009

Graduation UpdateGraduation Update LocationLocation(2008,2007,2006)(2008,2007,2006)January 2008January 2008 May 2009May 2009 September 2009September 2009

16 credits or more16 credits or moreTotal number Total number of studentsof students

598 Diplomas 598 Diplomas May 2008May 2008

2009 2009 COHORTCOHORT 2009,2008,20072009,2008,2007

Academically on track to Academically on track to graduategraduate DistrictDistrict 571571 715715 805805Academically on track to Academically on track to graduate graduate DVHSDVHS 211211 278278 335335

Academically on track to Academically on track to graduategraduate SSHSSSHS 360360 406406 470470

14 – 15.75 credits14 – 15.75 credits

Could graduate with credit Could graduate with credit recoveryrecovery DistrictDistrict 5757 3434 9191Could graduate with credit Could graduate with credit recoveryrecovery DVHSDVHS 3131 2121 5454

Could graduate with credit Could graduate with credit recoveryrecovery SSHSSSHS 2626 1313 3737

12 – 14 credits12 – 14 credits

Could graduate with credit Could graduate with credit recovery next year recovery next year DistrictDistrict 8181 149149 3636Could graduate with credit Could graduate with credit recovery next yearrecovery next year DVHSDVHS 5050 8484 1616

Could graduate with credit Could graduate with credit recovery next yearrecovery next year SSHSSSHS 3131 6565 2020

Fewer than 6 Fewer than 6 creditscredits

Enrolled with little Enrolled with little academic progressacademic progress DistrictDistrict 44 1515 NANA

Enrolled with little Enrolled with little academic progressacademic progress DVHSDVHS 22 88 NANA

Enrolled with little Enrolled with little academic progressacademic progress SSHSSSHS 22 77 NANA

Academic Progress of 2010 Cohort

Potential Graduates As

of 8/6/09

896

OBJECTIVE:   Each high school will have a graduation plan that is site-based and that is developed by all stakeholders 

New Strategies:New Strategies:

• Implementation of an electronic portfolio system for freshmen

• Greater empahsis on students being able to track their academic performance and attendance online

• Specific lessons during ECCAP/Advisory on goal-setting and postsecondary plans at both high schools

CREDIT RECOVERY/ ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

PHASE II

OBJECTIVE:  Increase the number of seniors on track to graduate and increase the number of on-time grade promotions at the high school level through the use of credit recovery courses and online opportunities 

  New New Strategies:

• Credit recovery classes have begun at all high schools with an emphasis on juniors and seniors

• Online credit recovery is now being offered at the two high schools with weekly teacher support for students

• Online opportunities will be expanded for all students grades 10-12

FRESHMANINTERVENTION

PHASE III

 OBJECTIVE: Identify freshman needs and challenges prior to the school year and throughout the freshman year experience to ensure academic success and on-time promotion to the next grade level  

New Strategies:

• Reading Plus Program being implemented to assist students who are FFB and/or two or more reading levels below grade level

• Serving 200 freshman and sophomore students at each high school (includes special education and Reclassified ELL students)

• ELL Program will be implemented for second quarter to assist with language/reading needs

• Piloting CLAW-type program for older freshmen and struggling sophomores with excessive truancy issues (school within a school)

ADVISORY /ECCAPPPHASE IV

OBJECTIVE: Connect all students with school and develop opportunites for belonging while an adult supports their academic and attendance progress; do this with an emphasis on research-based curriculum that is relevant and improves student achievement

New Strategies:

• Scholarcentric Success Highways Resiliency Program being implemented during 8th grade advisory

• Success Highways Assessment Profile Assessment being implemented at 9th and 10th grades with follow-up through counselors

• Ongoing site-based curriculum development by site leadership teams

ATTENDANCEMONITORING

PHASE V

OBJECTIVE:  Increase the daily attendance rate & decrease the number of truancies for freshmen while creating a culture that connects attendance to academic achievement

  New New Strategies:

• Central monitoring team will assist advisors with interventions

• Data tracking of 100-day impact

• Intrinsic motivation focus during ECCAP/Advisory time

Attendance Intervention Plan

Central Office, Principal and Project Manager At 10 unexcused absences in one class, a mandatory parent meeting will be held

with the Project Manager for Attendance Contract and Student Profile Evaluation. Attendance Project Manager will monitor and refer student to the Principal and/or

Central Office Personnel as necessary.

Advisor Team Leaders

Advisory Team Leaders will assign detention, half-day ISS, or Saturday Detention as appropriate. They may also assign credit recovery to return to credit status if appropriate. Students not responding to interventions that have been administered will have a mandatory parent meeting with assigned Team Leader. Each Team Leader will support 10-12 teachers respectively.

Outreach Team

The Outreach Team consists of the Truancy Office, PIA, ACO, and Prevention Staff. This team will make home visits to hard-to- reach students/parents and to students who have three or more consecutive unexcuse d absences. Attendance Staff and Truancy Officers will send letters out to parents informing them of student truancies at 6 and 10 unexcused absences respectively.

Level II Monitoring: Central and Site-Based Support Staff

A team of school and district personnel will partner with advisory teachers to monitor student attendance of a designated group of students. Monitoring will consist of communicating with the teacher to assist in making phone calls to parents, meeting individually with students who h ave absences, making referrals to Outreach Team or Team Leader for needed intervention, and/or assigning interventions as necessary.

Level I Monitoring: ECCAP /Advisory

Teachers will take responsibility for a class of students as part of their ECCAP/Adv isory. They will monitor each student’s attendance for the entire week, making Phone calls home on unexcused absences and referring students as needed to the Outreach Team, Advisory Team Leader assigned to their classes, Central Support

staff or Project Manager as needed.

PROJECT GRADUATION: ATTENDANCE INITIATIVE

Project Graduation Update 2009: Lessons Learned

Central Office SupportCentral Office Support

Sunnyside HSSunnyside HSKeith MaynardKeith MaynardJuanita DigginsJuanita DigginsYvonne FerreiraYvonne FerreiraJim HeintzJim HeintzDiane McDonaldDiane McDonaldJim RidgeJim RidgeElvira SeezoxElvira SeezoxRenee SingletonRenee SingletonRobert SternerRobert SternerConnie GreenbergConnie GreenbergAndrea FosterAndrea FosterBrittnie HebnesBrittnie HebnesAdelfo HuertaAdelfo HuertaMelissa SternMelissa SternMary Grace WendelMary Grace Wendel

Desert View HSDesert View HSBecky RidgeBecky RidgeMoises DuranMoises DuranBrenda HarfordBrenda HarfordDr. Julia LindbergDr. Julia LindbergHans SchotHans SchotCheryl SiqueirosCheryl SiqueirosStanley SmithStanley SmithAnong Turner-RileyAnong Turner-RileyFelicia EspinosaFelicia EspinosaJacquie CroteauJacquie CroteauPam HopkinsPam HopkinsBrandon ProtasBrandon ProtasDenise MurrietaDenise MurrietaKen KmakKen KmakLisa GallardoLisa Gallardo

THE DIGITAL ADVANTAGE

PHASE VI

OBJECTIVE:  Provide laptop computers to freshmen who achieve the 4 A’s by the end of the first semester

New Strategies:

• Parent Digital Advantage Initiative: Family-Friendly Schools

• Digital students focus groups

• PERC proposal for resarch on technology and its use in the classroom

• Program evaluation efforts expanded

Parent Digital Advantage (PDA)Parent Digital Advantage (PDA)

Expanding to parents!Expanding to parents!

45 laptops per middle school45 laptops per middle school

50 laptops per high school50 laptops per high school

Specific criteria for receiving laptopsSpecific criteria for receiving laptops

Family effort - partnership between parent Family effort - partnership between parent and every SUSD student in the familyand every SUSD student in the family

Middle School PDA Parent Responsibilities

Must complete laptop computer training (5 sessions)

Must have a 6th-, 7th- , 8th-grader attending an SUSD middle school

Must complete UA CAP/GEAR UP program (8 sessions)

Student Responsibilities

Attendance – 98% (All SUSD students in home)

Academics – 3.0 GPA(6th-, 7th-, 8th-graders only)

Parent Digital Advantage (PDA)

High School PDA Parent Responsibilities

Must complete laptop computer training (5 sessions)

Must have a 10th-grader attending DVHS or SHS

Must complete UA CAP/GEAR UP program (8 sessions)

Student Responsibilities

Attendance – 98% (All SUSD students in home)

Academics – 2.5 GPA(10th-grader only)

Parent Digital Advantage (PDA)

PROJECT GRADUATION: THE DIGITAL ADVANTAGE

Classrooms of the FutureClassrooms of the Future

•Promethium pilot pending (44 boards)

•T-4 Initiative - Classroom teachers supported by State Farms grant

•Intel partnership

•Virtual high school