Introductions and New Additions to our Staff

Kristyn Leigh

Derrick Zimmerman

Laurie Taylor

Dave Conlan

Eric Owens

Sara Colborn

Administrative Secretary

CELEBRATIONS

Why is NTHS a great choice for you and your child?

Culture

Instructional Approach

Opportunities

NT CULTURE Small School; Nurturing Community

Strong relationships

Focus on growth of the whole child

Advisory

Core Values Project

Respect

Responsibility

Teamwork

Fun

Instructional Approach Focused on Student Learning

Promoting 21st Century Skills

Incorporating Technology

Project Based Learning

Curricular Pathways All Courses A-G Approved!!!!

English Spanish Math Construction Science

English 9/9H Spanish 1 /Spanish for Spanish Speakers (3)

Algebra I / Geometry

Construction 1 Biology

English 10/10H Spanish 2 / Spanish for Spanish Speakers (4)

Geometry / Algebra II

Construction2/EST

Chemistry

English 11/AP English Language

Spanish 3 / AP Spanish Language

Algebra II / Pre-Calculus

Physics

English 12/AP English Literature

AP Spanish Language / AP Spanish Literature

Pre-Calculus / AP Calculus

AP Biology AP Chemistry Anatomy/Phys

Social Studies Art Band Culinary

Art Symphonic Band Culinary 1

MW History Ceramics Wind Ensemble Culinary 2

US History / AP USH

Photography Jazz Band ROP

Gov’t/Econ / AP G/E

AP Music Theory

Data Successes:

AYP – met 6 of 6 required criteria – met our AYP

Continued Increase in student success on AP

Significant improvements in math CST performance

Challenges:

Continued Achievement Gap

Decreased performance on 9th and 11th grade ELA CST

Next Steps: School-Wide Goals Increase by 10% each year the percentage of students scoring proficient

and above on the math and ELA CSTs

Increase Student Achievement through Improved Support Systems:

Advisory – Core Values

Year-long 9th grade English, Algebra I, Algebra II

After School Tutoring and Intervention

Bilingual and resource push-in to help with differentiation

Student-centered, positive behavior modification approach to discipline

Wellness Center

Align Instructional and Assessment Strategies

A-G approved courses all 4 years

Articulated essential standards, rubrics, and common assessments

Focus on formative assessments to guide instruction

Multiple opportunities to demonstrate proficiency

Educational experiences that promote true understanding through inquiry, collaboration, and critical thinking

Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

Designated time each week to review data regarding student achievement and improve instruction.

Departmental focus

Team approach to instructional challenges

Priorities: develop instructional consistency for 9th and 10th graders, increase academic rigor in 11th and 12th grade classes

Professional Development Last year: Assessment, Project Based Learning, Integrated coursework,

Focus on Common Core Standards, Identifying essential standards, Creating rubrics to determine different levels of mastery, Common assessments that directly measure different levels of mastery

Summer: AP training for all new AP courses and teachers

This year: Using Assessment to Drive Instruction - Implementation of last year’s curricular work (teaching essential standards to at least 80% mastery), using frequent, formative assessments to gauge student learning, adjusting instruction in direct response to student learning

Current Professional Reading: Ahead of the Curve: The Power of Assessment to Transform Teaching and Learning edited by Douglas Reeves

OPPORTUNITIES Students Getting Involved:

Clubs: Leadership, Yearbook, Mariposa, Environmental, Interact, CSF, Prom Committee, Youth in Action, Academic Team

Sports: Football, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Golf, Cross-Country, Cheerleading, Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track & Field

Band, Culinary, Art, Construction

Community Partnerships

Excellence in Education

VIPs – Ski Swap

Measure A

Boosters

ARC

Sierra College

Parents as Partners We want and need your active participation in your

child’s high school education.

Talk with students about there successes, challenges, and grades

Follow up with teachers regarding questions or concerns – email, phone, conference

Assist in identifying students’ academic and personal needs

Check Aeries, teacher and school websites

Review Dress Code requirements

Parent Resources NTHS Website: http://nths.ttusd.org/

Emails and Robocalls

ARC – Weekend Retreats and Summer Program

Wellness Center coming this Spring

After School Tutoring and HW Club– Tues/Thurs 4pm

Aeries Student and Parent Portal – link to set up and access account on NTHS website

Site Council, VIPS, ELAC Elections If you would like to run for Site Council, VIPS, and/or

ELAC please sign up in the lobby

NTHS will send out an electronic ballot for Site Council elections

ELAC elections will occur at the first ELAC meeting at KBE – October 4

Need Volunteers!

Classroom Support

Chaperones

Event Assistance

Tutoring

NT Boosters

Purpose of Back to School Night Meet and Greet the staff!

Understand the expectations of each course of study.

Schedule meeting times with teachers

Ask questions to staff members on any of your specific “need to knows”

Why is NTHS a great choice for you and your child?

Culture

Instructional Approach

Opportunities

Reflection/Feedback/Question Cards

The more you learn, the more you earn

Did you know…

Two-thirds of first-time college students in

California begin at a community college

Approximately 60% CSU graduates

and 30% UC graduates

transferred from a community college

Exceptional Teaching

Core academics + Career & Technical Education

Small Classes

Most classes range from 12 to 30 students

Affordable

Current high school students

pay $1 / unit plus materials.

After graduation, the rate is

$36 / unit.

California Community

Colleges

CSU UC Independent

Annual tuition

$864 5,855 12,686 30,144+

What’s not included? • Book and materials –$1,500 to 2,000+ • Housing / lodging – $4,200+ • Miscellaneous fees – health, parking…

• High school students beginning in 9th grade

• Full and part time college students

• Working professionals

• Retired adults

• AB 540 Students who have attended high school in CA for 3+ years and have

received a high school diploma (or equivalent) can apply to receive a nonresident tuition exemption and attend Sierra College.

Sierra College

The Process in a Nutshell

1. Apply online at www.sierracollege.edu by January 1

2. Complete Academic Enrichment Form (signatures from Parent/Guardian, Counselor, Principal)

3. Take an Assessment Test for any ENGLISH or MATH class

4. Complete online orientation

5. Enroll in classes using “My Sierra”

Registration for academic enrichment students begins

November 29 for spring 2012.

Why Sierra College, Tahoe Truckee?

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