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Site Demographics:
Tecumseh High School has maintained approximately 650+
students in grades 9-12 for some years now. There is a full
time equivalency of 46.5 regular classroom teachers who
are divided into the following area: Language Arts,
Sciences, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Foreign Language,
Instructional Technology & Vocational, Information
Literacy/Library Media Specialist, and Special Education.
In addition, the high school has 1 Principal, 2Assistant
Principals, Athletic Director, 2 Counselors, 3 Secretaries, 1
Library/Media Specialist, 7 Cooks, and 1 Custodian.
Tecumseh H.S. EOI Results
YEAR English II
Site/State
U.S. Hist.
Site/State
Alg. I
Site/State
Biology
Site/State
2015-16 88/86 86/69 63/83 49/55
2014-15 80/85 83/79 80/85 47/56
2013-14 87/90 80/86 70/82 52/56
2012-13 83/91 91/80 89/86 51/56
2011-12 90/88 95/77 83/84 86/79
Language Arts:
Tecumseh High School offers: English I, II, III, IV
Pre AP English I, Pre AP English II
AP English III, AP English IV
Speech, Creative Writing, Current Events, Yearbook, and Recreational Reading.
Students enrolled in Pre-AP and AP coursed can earn a 5-point A. Our teachers have aligned the PASS standards with their curriculum and they have developed curriculum maps for their content area.
The textbook materials being used currently include Holt, Elements of Literature, and Holt, Elements of Writing, as well as assorted novels and literature.
What we expect students to learn through Language Arts:
• All PASS Standards and Objectives
• Academic Vocabulary
• Multiple word meanings
• Techniques for using context clues to decipher unknown words
• Development of writing skills and ability to express ideas in writing
• Reading strategies targeting comprehension and understanding text
How we know when they have learned it through Language Arts:
Increased vocabulary and comprehension scores on quarterly assessments
Increased overall vocabulary scores on Explore, CRT, Plan, SAT, and ACT tests
Increased total reading score on Explore, CRT, Plan, SAT, and ACT tests with specific emphasis in textual reading comprehension and vocabulary
Implementation of academic vocabulary in student writing
How do we respond when they do not
learn it? (L.A. cont.)
Implement academic vocabulary practice
Integrate academic vocabulary in word wall activities, word webs, word of the week, lexicons, computer activities, etc.
Expose students to a variety of reading genres
Incorporate specific reading strategies designed to assist in the comprehension of non-fiction, content area text
Provide additional instruction through peer tutors, mentors, volunteers, etc.
Targeted skill practice with technology programs (focus on remediation of skills)
Using Technology through the Language Arts Department:
Attendance
Recording and managing grades
Organizing and managing lesson
plans
Generating and storing
assessments
Research projects (researching
Internet and EBSCO/typing
papers)
Accessing wireless Internet supplemental sources by teacher and students
Writing projects that are not research based and that are research based
ACT prep in AP classes
EOI practice
Accessing textbook ancillaries (one-step planner, HRW website, Virtual file cabinet, Mindpoint Quiz Show, PowerNotes)
Smart board and Projector Projects: (L.A. cont.)
Daily language activities
Showing of pertinent DVD and VHS videos (e.g. A&E authors, time period visuals –civil rights videos, etc.
Projection of classic art for writing prompts
Power Point
presentations (teacher
made and found)
Projection of notes in
an organized format
Utilization of textbook
ancillaries
Math:
Tecumseh High School currently offers: Introduction to Algebra
Algebra I
Geometry
Math of Finance
Algebra II
Trigonometry
AP Calculus
Introduction of Algebra is designed to meet the needs of those students whose skills will not allow
them success in Algebra I. The course content includes a brief review of Pre-Algebra skills, but will
also include concepts of Algebra in the context of real life situations. Many topics of this course
overlap with Algebra I to help ensure student success at the high school level. The textbooks being
used are as follows: Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry use Holt; Math of Finance course utilizes
Mathematics of Money by South-Western
What we expect students to learn through Math:
All PASS Standards and Objectives
Academic Vocabulary (Comprehension, Use, and Application of Math terms)
Understanding and use of Algebraic formulas and their function
Understanding and use of Geometric formulas and their function
Critical thinking using mathematical applications, analysis, and synthesis
We would like students to leave our school with math skills they can use in life whether in personal business, work environment, or college. We want students to be able to use higher order thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems. Students should be able to transfer knowledge and use current skills to work with unfamiliar areas. We would also like to see our students performing at or above state averages on ACT and course exit exams.
How we know when they have learned it through Math:
Increased percentage of students scoring satisfactorily on benchmark assessments and on state assessments
Increase grade level equivalents on Explore, Plan, SAT, and ACT assessments
Increased total Math scores on assessments and in subject areas – Math related
Implementation of academic math vocabulary in writing and discussion activities
How do we respond when they do not
learn it? (Math cont.)
Implement a subject wide math remediation
computer program – Odyssey and A+
Greater implementation and emphasis on math
academic vocabulary
Targeted skill practice through computer programs
Department meetings targeting specific Math goals,
objectives, and interventions
Using Technology through the Math Department:
Laptops and desktop
computers. . . Daily attendance
Online grade book
Parent/Teacher conferences and
communication
Lesson Planning
Lesson presentation in
conjunction with Smart Boards
and Projectors
Mobil Laptop Carts... Student assessment, remediation
and tutorials using Odyssey on-
line and A+
EOI testing on-line and practice
to prepare for EOI testing
Student research and
presentations
Using Technology through the Math Department:
Classroom Performance System (E-Instruction): Assessment of student performance and EOI preparation
In addition, scientific and/or graphing calculator technology is integrated into each course beginning in Algebra I
The math department also makes use of this technology through our Teachers’ as Advisors program.
Science:
Tecumseh High School offers:
Physical Science
Environmental Science
Biology, Pre-AP Biology and AP Biology
Chemistry I and Chemistry II
Botany/Zoology and Physiology/Anatomy The Science Department objectives meet the PASS curriculum. The science courses use the following
textbooks in their instruction of the courses: Biology uses Prentice Hall; Physical Science uses Prentice Hall, Environmental Science uses Holt; Chemistry I & II uses Pearson/Prentice Hall.
What we expect students to learn through Science:
All PASS Standards and Objectives
Academic Vocabulary (Comprehension, Use, and Application of Science terms)
Understanding and use of Scientific formulas and their function
Understanding and use of the Scientific method and its function
Critical thinking using Science applications, analysis, and synthesis
We would like students to leave our school with Science skills they can use in life whether in the work environment or college. We want students to be able to use higher order thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems. Students should be able to transfer knowledge and use current skills to work with unfamiliar areas. We would also like to see our students performing at or above state averages on ACT and course exit exams.
How we know when they have learned it through Science courses:
Increased percentage of students scoring satisfactorily on benchmark assessments and on state assessments
Increase grade level equivalents on Explore, Plan, SAT, and ACT assessments
Increased total Science scores on assessments and in subject areas – Science related
Implementation of academic Science vocabulary in writing and discussion activities
How do we respond when they do not
learn it? (Science cont.)
Implement a subject wide Science remediation
Greater implementation and emphasis on Science
academic vocabulary
Targeted skill practice through computer programs
and classroom labs and activities
Department meetings targeting specific Science
goals, objectives, and interventions
Using Technology through the Science Department:
Laptop notebooks and Desktop computers:
Daily attendance
Daily recording and managing student grades
Accessing wireless interenet for teacher tube and other supplemental lessons
Generate and store lessons (Power Point, etc), Tests, Assignments, Lab write ups, project guidelines, and Rubrics
Laptop notebooks and
Desktop computers: (cont.)
Vernier Lab Pro technology
utilization for demonstrations,
lab experiments and explanation
of concepts
Pupil Cam utilization
Accessing textbook ancillaries
Inter-office communication and
communication with parents
(Email)
Using Technology through the Science Department: (cont.)
Smart Board and Projector:
Daily bell work activities
Power Point Presentations and class
lecture notes
Showing pertinent DVD videos and
downloads
Textbook ancillaries (Prentice Hall
Lecture Launcher)
Internet created review games
Projection of Vernier data
tables/graphs and Pupil Cam slides
EOI practice and review
Mobile Laptop Carts:
Student access to wireless Internet for research projects and web-based lessons
Writing assignments (outlines and reports)
EOI practice
CPS units (E-Instruction):
Topic Introduction questions (Anticipation sets)
Test Review
Quizzes/Tests
EOI Practice
Social Studies:
Tecumseh High School offers:
Geography
Oklahoma History
Ancient World History
Modern World History
U.S. History
Democracy
A.P. U.S. History
Current Events
Leadership
What we expect students to learn through Social Studies:
All PASS Standards and Objectives and Common Core State Standards
Academic Vocabulary (Comprehension, Use, and Application of Social Studies terms)
Students will use strategies which promote higher level thinking skills, acquisition of social studies skills, and basic knowledge of course content.
We will see continued progression of test scores, above state and national averages, including making Adequate Yearly Progress and remaining above the state average on the U.S. History Endo of Instruction Exam.
How we know when they have learned it through Social Studies courses:
Increased percentage of students scoring satisfactorily on benchmark assessments and on state assessments
Increase grade level equivalents on Explore, Plan, SAT, and ACT assessments
Increased total Social Studies scores on assessments and in subject areas – Social Studies related
Implementation of academic Social Studies vocabulary in writing and discussion activities
How do we respond when they do not
learn it? (Social Studies cont.)
Implement a subject wide Social Studies
remediation
Greater implementation and emphasis on Social
Studies academic vocabulary
Targeted skill practice through computer programs
and classroom activities
Department meetings targeting specific Social
Studies goals, objectives, and interventions
Using Technology through the Social Studies Department:
Laptops and desktop computers
General use by teachers:
Daily attendance
Online grade book
Parent/Teacher communication
Lesson planning
Lesson presentation in conjunction with Smart Boards and projectors
Computers on Wheels (C.O.W.s)
Student assessment
EOI testing on-line
Student research and presentations
Classroom Performance System (eInstruction)
Assessment of student performance
EOI preparation
Ipads
The Arts
Tecumseh High School offers: Art I, Art Humanities, Ceramics I, II, & III, AP Art, and AP Art History.
Every student that graduates from Tecumseh High School completes two fine art classes.
Each class has a PASS based curriculum and includes studio production, development, and student competition.
Each class introduces the students to creative, historical, and technical areas of art and art mediums.
Art Humanities provides a foundation to art and art history. Through study and art production many of the students discover a desire to continue in visual arts after completing a course.
The Arts:How we monitor & assess
We will continue to look at the enrollment numbers from year to year to assess the growth in the upper level Ceramics classes and the AP Studio Art class. We will review the students’ portfolios to determine if there is an increased production of computer graphic related projects and or digital mediums.
By monitoring the pre-test and post-test scores from year to year, and making educational improvements as needed, we can improve the level of learning in our students.
Using Technology Through The Arts
Gateway Notebooks/Desktop Computer
Daily Attendance
Daily Recording and managing student grades
Accessing wireless Internet for teacher tube and other supplemental lessons, information and activities
Generating and storing lessons (PowerPoint etc.), test and assignments
Accessing textbook ancillaries (Teacher Works CD-ROM, Exam View Pro Testmaker, Art Showcase DVD, Vocabulary PuzzleMaker CD-ROM and National Museum of Women in the Arts CD –ROM
Inter-office communication (Email)
Smart Board and Projector Weekly Art History PowerPoint
presentations
Power point presentations and class lecture notes(teacher made or found)
Showing of pertinent DVD videos
Textbook ancillaries ~ Art Showcase DVD (interactive lessons and games, fine art images, technique videos, artist biographies
Internet created review games –(Jeopardy etc)
Class fine art criticism exercises and activities
Using Technology Through The Arts
VCR/ TV Monitors /
Desktop Computers (2)
Showing of pertinent DVD/VHS
videos
Internet image search for visual
art references and resources
Slide show images
presentations for project
examples step by step project
construction (teacher made or
found)
Laptops - C.O.W. / Student Desktops (2)
Student access of wireless Internet for research for Art History Unit
Student access of wireless internet image search for visual art examples for Art History Unit and other research assignments
Writing assignment ~ typing artist outlines and reports
Music
Tecumseh High School offers: Marching Band, Concert Band, Choir (trained), Choir (training), Music Theory, and Music Appreciation.
These classes all address and follow PASS objectives and standards.
Band and choir offer many performance opportunities and enrichment activities and both provide opportunities for students to participate in competitive events.
Enrichment activities and rehearsals give students experience in music, drama, acting, choreography, etc.
Music:How we monitor & assess
We believe that we can increase the enrollment in band and
choir through a more progressive middle school program.
We will look at enrollment numbers from year to year to
assess growth in the choir and band programs. The
instructors will monitor and test students progress in music
reading.
Better retention between the M.S. and H.S. programs would
eventually result in the ability for these groups to play and
sing greater variety and more difficult literature.
Foreign Languages:
Tecumseh High School offers: French I, II, & III and Spanish I, II, & III
The language department offers students the opportunity to become acquainted with other languages. Students are given the opportunity to understand and communicated in other languages.
Level I courses, students speak isolated words and learn small phrases, using basic vocabulary groups. Students are able to read and write short phrases.
Level II courses, students reach the Beginning Level proficiency as outlined in the OK PASS curriculum. Students are able to ask and answer common questions, to initiate and to sustain limited conversation. Students are able to read and comprehend main ideas for simple writings, and they are able to construct some sentences.
Level III courses, when offered, allow students to work at the Intermediate Level of proficiency as outlined by OK PASS curriculum. Students ask and answer questions about familiar topics; they understand sentence-long speech; they can read and interpret written materials; and they are able to compose original material using present, past, and future tenses.
Foreign Language:How we monitor and assess
Students currently learn vocabulary words and phrases, incorporating them into useable
skills.
We use Total Physical Response (TPR) activities, attaching meaning to words and phrases.
Such activities make the student more involved in the acquisition of language and so make
the students more likely to utilize acquired words and phrases.
Students’ progress is monitored daily with oral questions in the target language. The
process is repeated daily, incorporating new vocabularies and sentence structure.
Testing is used to assess the students’ ability to read and write in the target language.
The students’ spoken response to a spoken question demonstrates their listening and
speaking skills. A student should be able to respond correctly at least 70% of the time. A
willingness to participate is a primary indicator of a successful learning process. Teachers
have immediate feedback each day in the classroom.
Assessment will also be done through the use of written tests, reading, writing, and
entrance & exit exams.
Using Technology through the Foreign Language Department:
Gateway Notebooks/Desktop
Computer
*Daily Attendance
*Daily Recording and managing
student grades
*Accessing wireless Internet for
teacher tube and other supplemental
lessons, information and activities
*Generating and storing lessons
(PowerPoint etc.), test and
assignments
*Accessing textbook ancillaries
(Teacher Works CD-ROM, Exam View
Pro Testmaker, Vocabulary
*Inter-office communication (Email)
Smart Board and Projector
*PowerPoint presentations
*Power point presentations and class
lecture notes(teacher made or found)
*Showing of pertinent DVD videos
*Textbook ancillaries
*Internet created review games –
(Jeopardy etc)
Laptops - C.O.W. / Student Desktops
*Student access of wireless Internet
*Writing assignment ~ typing outlines and
reports
Instructional Technology
Tecumseh High School offers: Keyboarding, Accounting, Computer App. I & II, Information Processing, Passport to Financial Literacy, Adobe Desktop Publishing, PowerPoint, In Design, and Web Page Design.
Tecumseh High School has 2 stationary desktop computer labs, computers in the library, at least one desktop in each classroom, and 4 mobile laptop computer labs.
All computers have internet access.
Instructional Technology: How we monitor and assess
Pre-testing of the computer application students allow us to move them to information processing based on their skill level.
The course is standardized based on PASS terms and requirements.
We will continue to upgrade software products and projects and continue to train staff on new software.
Pre- and post- tests will be a major indicator of progress.
The enrollment numbers in the business course sections will indicate a demand for the content (even though state requirements is at least one computer course.)
ACT scores will indicate the success of the Test Prep courses and their use of technology in the regular classroom settings.
The full extent of computer technology is used in these courses.
Physical Education /Health & Safety
Tecumseh High School offer a course called PE/Health & Safety
Physical Education students are currently examining and exploring physical activities, our bodies preparation for activity, and its response to activity. Students are lifting weights, running, and participating in various games and activities.
In Health & Safety, we introduce students to the systems of the human body-nervous, circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, digestive, endocrine, and male and female reproductive systems.
Physical Education/Health&Safety:How we monitor and assess
100% participation is expected
Motor skill improvement should occur through hand-eye coordination exercises; through a continued variety of activities.
Improved health awareness should occur through the health awareness lessons and concepts of wellness/safety and what it means to be healthy.
Periodic skills tests will be used to assess. Improvement in strength and stamina are our targets. Health & Safety students will be expected to show growth in knowledge as per their test scores.
The mobile laptop computer carts are checked out and used to explore health topics and to do health research.
Information Literacy
The Tecumseh High School Library has more than 1,500 titles of audio-visual software (including DVD, videos, filmstrips, audiocassette tapes, records, and slides).
The computers in the library allow the students to access the library catalog, the internet, and online databases as well as several software based research programs.
We purchase research based software for reference materials to allow for increased availability by students and faculty.
Career & Technology Education Programs
The Tecumseh High School offers in the consumer science
department: Family Consumer Science I & II, Adult and Family
Living, Parenting and Child Development, and Food and
Nutrition. We have one consumers science instructor.
The Tecumseh High School offers in the Agricultural Education
department: Agriscience I & II, Equine Management,
Horticulture I and II, Natural Resources, Animal Science,
Agriculture Power Technology I and II, Biotechnology,
Agricultural Communications, Food Science, We have three
Vocational Agriculture instructors.
Career & Technology Education Programs:Monitoring and assessment
Career and Technical programs are continually assessed and monitored by the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technical Education, which is based in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
Competency testing on-line is now available to help assess specific skill areas in which students need improvement. Students who pass the competency tests may be judged to receive up to nine hours college credit in the indicated areas.
We have competitive speech and judging contest opportunities that are offered by the student organizations, FFA and Family Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).
Using test scores we will monitor our program and we will use student performance as our performance indicators.