Maya High School School Improvement Plan

Required Credits for Graduation

• 4 English
• 4 Math
• 3 Science
• 3 Social Studies
• 1 Fine Arts
• 1 PE/Health
• 2 Foreign Language**
• 4 Electives

22 Total Credits

Pass AIMS Reading, Writing, Math

**Can take extra electives if not attending 4 year college to cover 2 credits of foreign language

Dates to Remember!

Grading

• Grades are used to determine the mastery of a concept or performance objective
• Progress Reports are available mid-block through PASS
• Report Cards are sent out after the block ends
• Grades are updated and posted to PASS weekly

• AIMS Retake:
• Writing – October 23rd, 2012
• Reading – October 34th, 2012
• Math – October 25th, 2012

Credit Recovery Programs

• CBE (Computer Based Education)
• Students may complete courses at own pace
• Summer School
• Two 2-week sessions in June
• $75 cash or money order per session
• Evening Classes
• 4th Hour runs from 2:04 to 3:54
• 5th Hour runs from 3:58 to 5:48
• Dinner runs from 5:48 to 6:06
• 6th Hour runs from 6:10 to 8:00

Student Programs

What Makes Maya Special?

• Work Credit
• Student must maintain a C or better in ALL classes
• 130 hours of work = .5 elective credit
• Maximum number of credits a student can receive through Work Credit is 2 credits
• English Language Development Department
• AZELLA Test used for placement and to show growth
• Students currently in program can take ELA classes in addition to regular course requirements
• On order to exit program, student needs to test out
• Special Education Department
• Student Services Coordinator
• Paraprofessional

Federal Lunch Program

• Senior, Junior and Sophomore Database includes the following information:
• Attendance, schedule, flex, grades and any additional relevant information
• English and Math classes are taken consecutively and coupled with support courses in necessary
• Starting Block 2, there will be enrollment testing for reading and math
• Galileo Benchmark Testing – twice per year
• Special Workshops aligned to specific concepts and performance objectives that are areas of concern, determined through formal assessments
• Extra-Curricular Activities – including, but not limited to:
• Varsity Sports
• Student Council
• Film Club
• Art Club
• Incentive programs to celebrate success in attendance, academic performance, and citizenship

• What do we provide?
• Free Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
• What can you do to take advantage of this opportunity?
• Be enrolled at Maya!
• Be in good academic standing

We are...Maya!!!

New for 2012 - 2013

• New catering service
• Free breakfast served from 7:30 – 7:55 daily, including Fridays
• Two paraprofessionals

About Maya

John Anderson - School Leader

Jon Kronstedt - Assistant Principal - School Activities

Sharifa Rowe - Assistant Principal - Academics

Sarai Canada - Office Manager

Indira Martinez - ELL Coordinator

Jennifer Olson - Enrollment Specialist

Jazmin Rojo - Attendance Clerk/Receptionist

Yesenia Torres - Meal Coordinator/Receptionist

English Teachers - Kendra Baker, Nancy Hill, Willi Sanchez

Math Teachers - Nathan Cumpton, AmyLee Kinder, Samantha Schneider, Rikkee Van Duyn

Science Teacher - Tiffany Shipman

Art Teacher - Kerriann Schmoldt

CBE Teacher - NB Long

School Information

Our Expectations

• Maya High School has been open since 1998
• We have been AdvancEd Accredited since
• School wide Title 1
• Based on enrollment test scores and free/reduced lunch paperwork

• Contribute to maintaining a respectful school environment
• Attendance – see handbook for specific policies
• Be serious and dedicated to academics
• Behave appropriately for a professional and academic environment
• Abide by the school guidelines and expectations, including, but not limited to:
• We are a closed campus
• You must wear your ID at all times
• Encourage parent support and involvement

How can it help you?

Title 1

• Money from the government that provides services for struggling students to help them achieve success
• Free program for those students enrolled
• Allows us to provide supplemental services to all of our students

What is Title 1?

• Federally funded program based on at-risk population
• Funds given out based on number of free and reduced lunch numbers
• Used to fund supplemental programs to core curriculum
• Math
• English
• Science
• Social Studies

• AIMS Workshops on Fridays for all students
• Study Island (online tutoring)
• CPS Response systems
• 1 Mobile Computer Cart
• Mobile Lab (laptop computers will need to be purchased to uphold mission and vision for all students)
• Continued professional development for staff in areas designated through surveys (technology)
• Remedial English and Math courses to bring students to high school grade level academia

Title 1 Programs

• Tutoring –Fridays all subject areas
• Math support for AIMS for 10th – 12th graders who have not passed AIMS
• Algebra Cohort Class with Support Built In
• Math Tutoring
• English support for AIMS for 10th who have not passed AIMS
• English Tutoring
• Paraprofessional

Classroom Expectations

• All courses are aligned to Arizona State Standards and National Standards
• The school day begins at 8:00 am and ends at 8:00 pm
• The 21st Century Classroom promotes and produces student achievement and growth. Some of the tools we use to ensure this is happening include, but are not limited to:
• iPads for instructional use
• Mobile Laptop Cart
• SMART Boards

Requirements During 2012 - 2013

• Activity Fee for all students: $20
• This will help provide on and off campus activities for students throughout the year
• Athletic Fee: $50 per student per sport
• This will help pay for jerseys transportation, facility fees, etc.
• All students must have a physical in order to participate in any sport

What you can do

• Be involved!
• Committee involvement
• Student Activities
• Athletic Support
• Festivals
• Volunteer
• Attend school events
• Let us know your strengths
• Give suggestions/share ideas for improving Maya
• Community Outreach
• Other skills

Parent – School Collaboration

Parent Agreement

School Agreement

Data Use and Evaluation

• Parents have access to PASS and grades will updated weekly
• Progress Reports will be available on PASS mid-block
• Phone calls will be made to parents/guardians to ensure communication regarding:
• Positive performance
• Celebrations of success
• Behavior concerns
• Attendance concerns

• During enrollment, you signed a school agreement
• PLEASE look over this agreement carefully and let us know about any suggestions, questions or concerns on the copy of the agreement you were given
• Additional suggestions, questions or comments are encouraged. Please leave those with our Office Staff

• What can we find out?
• Benchmark (Galileo) and AIMS results guide curriculum decisions
• Analysis of test information reveals areas of weakness
• How do we use this information?
• Daily refresher activities (Warm Ups) in reading, writing, math and science to address areas of concern
• Weekly workshops to extend learning and offer opportunities for further study
• Comprehensive Math PO Matrix
• Math Lab and Algebra 1 alignment
• English Essentials and English alignment

Standardized Testing

• AIMS (10-12)
• Take for the 1st time in the spring of the 10th grade year (Writing, Reading, Math, Science)
• Can take again in fall and spring of 11th and 12th grade year until the tests are passed (Writing, Reading, Math)
• Programs Offered
• Math Courses that support AIMS, English Courses that support AIMS, Workshops every Friday prior to taking AIMS tests, Tutoring, AIMS Bootcamp over Fall and Spring Break
• GALILEO (9-12)
• When?
• Required for all students two times each Block (Pre and Post Testing)
• Why?
• Used to see progress of students even after passing AIMS
• Tracking and Progress used for accreditation
• AIMS replica for Reading, Math
• STANFORD 10 (9)
• 9th grade year only (April)

Welcome to Maya High School!!!

Goals for Maya

• Writing – FAY students 75%
• Reading – FAY students 75%
• Math – FAY students 75%
• AMO Levels for 2012 – 2013
• Reading – 75%
• Math – 75%

Let’s continue to work together to bring pride and success to Maya High School!

WE ARE

MAYA!!

Title 1 School Improvement

Planning Meeting