Meeting of

October 5, 2015

FOR: INFORMATION

TULARE JOINT UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

TO: MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

RECEIVE: Information regarding 2015-2016 District Priorities and Expected Outcomes,

2015-2016 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Goals, and

Linked Learning Pathways Update

Background: The Governing Board of Trustees annually reviews progress made on the previous year’s

Board/District Priorities during a Board Governance Workshop and sets new priorities and LCAP Goals

for the following year.

Current Considerations: At the August 6, 2015, and September 3, 2015, meetings the Governing Board

approved the District Priorities and LCAP Goals for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. These priorities and goals

became the roadmap for accomplishing the district’s annual goals. The TJUHSD Management Team

were instrumental in the development of the expected outcomes for the goals.

The 2015-2016 District Priorities and Expected Outcomes and LCAP Goals are included for your review

and will be highlighted by District Staff.

Tulare Joint Union High School District Board Priorities:

Improve Student Outcomes and Performance Maintain Safe Schools

Manage Facilities and Student Growth

Maintain the Fiscal Integrity of the District and Fund the Board Priorities

Staff TJUHSD with Qualified Personnel and Maintain a Positive Work Environment

Continue to Strengthen Internal and External Communication Systems

Tulare Joint Union High School District LCAP Goals:

Academic achievement in English language arts and mathematics

Ensure that all students have access to instructional technology

Full implementation of ELD standards

Full implementation of Common Core state standards

Increase the level of parental involvement

Implementation of the Facility Master Plan

To create a positive learning environment in which all students feel welcomed, valued, safe and

engaged as part of a greater community

Provide students with essential skills to be college and career ready upon graduation

SUBMITTED BY:

Dr. Sarah Koligian

Superintendent

PREPARED BY: Dr. Sarah Koligian, Superintendent

2015-2016 District Priorities

LINKED LEARNING ACADEMY UPDATE

August 2015

2014-2015 COMPLETED WITH A “C” OR BETTER

A B C

Engineering Academy

7 8 8 23

Art Academy 15 7 3 25

Ag Science Academy

5 5 1 11

Total 27 20 13 59

2014-2015 INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN

Basic – 33%

Proficient – 58%

Advanced – 10%

2014-2015 ENGINEERING ENGLISH ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Fall- Informational Writing Spring- Argumentative Writing

Academy Non-Academy Academy Non-Academy

Exemplary 13% 11.4% Exemplary 10% 9.09%

Adequate 55% 42.8% Adequate 75% 37.43%

Partial 32% 35.77% Partial 15% 40.91%

2014-2015 ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Chemistry Benchmark DataAcademy Non-Academy

1 – Far Below Basic Benchmark scores for 1 & 2 are absent due to an Aeries glitch

2 – Below Basic

3 - Basic 60.22% 57.22%

4 - Proficient 68.46% 68.23%

5 - Advanced 57.65% 65.76%

Average 62.11% 63.74%

Note: Academy consists of students who may not have taken the higher level math courses associated with Chemistry Honors.

2014-2015 ART ACADEMY 3D ART ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Academy Non-academy

Fall 2014 Benchmark 84% 85%

Spring 2015 Benchmark 88% 82%

Average 86% 84%

2014-2015 ART ACADEMY ENGLISH ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Informational Writing Assessment

Academy Non-Academy

Exemplary 0.0% 5.5%

Adequate 66.67% 34.62%

Partial 33.33% 47.25%

2014-2015 ART ACADEMY INTEGRATED SCIENCE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Academy Non-Academy

Benchmark Test 1 - Investigation and Experimentation 74.5% 63.31%

Benchmark Test 2 - Chemistry 55.26% 56.49%

Benchmark Test 3 - Cytology 77.89% 62.98%

Benchmark Test 4 - Cell Division and Genetics 86.31% 60.27%

Benchmark Test 5 - Earth Science 69.22% 63.31%

Average 72.64% 61.27%

2014-2015 AG SCIENCE PHYSICAL SCIENCE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Academy Non-AcademyScientific Method- Configural Frequency

Analysis 74.15% 53.52%

Chapter 2 Exam 54.8% 65.25%

Chapter 8 Exam 78.71%

Chapter 9 Exam 73.22% 63.7%

Rock Cycle Quiz 1 100% 80.67%

Rock Cycle Quiz 2 80.59% 53.23%

Atmosphere Quiz 1 81.43% 67.86%

Atmosphere Quiz 2 81.43% 81.21%

23.1 Quiz 73.92% 73.33%

23.1/23.2 Quiz 71.07% 69.09%

AG SCIENCE –PHYSICAL SCIENCE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE (CONT’)

Academy Non-academy

23.3 Quiz 68.13% 69.42%

Atmosphere/Oceans Exam 76.22% 70.53%

Weather Exam 76.6% 74.8%

Chapter 23-26 Exam 78.67% 65.74%

27.1 Quiz 82.5% 72.31%

Spring Final 72.4% 69.18%

Average 76.49% 69.02%

2014-2015 AG SCIENCE ACADEMY ENGLISH ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

Informational Writing Assessment Spring Argumentative Writing

Academy Non-Academy Academy Non-Academy

Exemplary 5% 47.25% 19% 17%

Adequate 39% 34.62% 50% 25%

Partial 44% 5.5% 31% 37%

Minimal 11% 0% 0% 20%

ADVISORY BOARDS

2014-2015 ACADEMY UPDATES

Ag Science students attend the Green Hand Conference and assisted at the Tulare County Fair.

Observed veterinary and breeder at the high school farm.

12 Engineering students received CAD Certification

TJUHSD Engineering Team placed 5th at the State Chevron engineering Challenge

Art Academy toured of the Getty Museum and Galaxy Theater

Art Academy students designed and created academy t-shirts at S&S Shirts

INNOVATE Tulare/Kings recognized Steve Shahan of S&S Shirts and Freddie Gonzalez of Galaxy Theater as Outstanding Partners of 2014-2015.

Pre-Med and Engineering began the 2015-2016 school year with 2 cohorts.

2014-2015 AG SCIENCE UPDATE

Discontinued the 10th grade cohort.

9 of the 10 remaining academy students are enrolled in Ag Biology.

4of the original 10 are enrolled in English (H) & World History (H).

3 were enrolled in English (H) and 3 others were enrolled in World History (H).

Letters and personal phone calls were made to the parents making them aware that all courses in the sequence are available to their student.

Meetings were held with each Head Counselor asking them to follow up with the students on the course offers also.

1 added English (H) and 3 added World History (H).

4 chose not to add any Honors courses.

2015-2016 AG SCIENCE ACADEMY PLAN

The Ag Science Academy utilized Ag Advisory for initial approval of the Sequence of Courses and Student Outcomes, TJUHSD will create a Ag Science Academy Advisory Board in 2015-2016.

Move Ag Science Physical Science class to the farm.

Incorporate English into Ag Science 1 class & utilize the same instructor for next year.

2015-2016 ENROLLMENT

9th Grade – Cohort 1 9th Grade – Cohort 2 10th Grade

Engineering Academy 29 29 16

Pre-Med Academy 28 26 0

Art Academy 36 0 25

Ag Science Academy 32 0 0

Total 125 55 41

For More Information:

www.tjuhsd.org/

(559)688-2021

Director of State and

Federal Programs:

Marie Pinto:

marie.pinto@tulare.k12.ca.us

Tulare Joint Union High

School District

426 North Blackstone Street,

Tulare, CA 93274

LINKED LEARNING CAREER PATHWAYS

Small Learning Communities

College Preparation

Career-Theme Focus

Academic Rigor Blended with Technical Relevance

Project-Based/Hands-On Learning

Work-Based Learning Opportunities

In partnership with:

Academy of Agriculture Science (AAS)

If you want to be part of California’s and the nation's

most vital industry, then the Agriculture Science

Pathway is designed for you!

In this pathway, you will have the opportunity to experience education in

a variety of forms. The high school farm is a living laboratory consisting

of more than 98 acres, greenhouse, an 80 cow working dairy, and other

animal units, all of which are used to enhance and be a part of your educa-

tion. The teachers of the Agriculture Science Pathway use the Tulare

High School farm to make learning interesting, engaging and interactive

for you the students.

Academy of Engineering (AOE)

If you love math and science,

the Academy of Engineering is for you!

Students in the Engineering pathway will begin building their under-

standing of the fundamental laws of engineering through cutting-edge

design and hands-on, computer-generated prototypes that lead to the de-

velopment of fully functional products. AOE electives include Introduc-

tion to Engineering Design, Digital Electronics, Principals of engineer-

ing, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Biotechnical Engineering,

Civil Engineering and Architecture, Engineering Design and Develop-

ment.

Pre-Med Academy (PMA)

Do you dream of being a doctor or helping people?

This is where you belong!

The Pre-Med Academy is the premier health sciences pathways that al-

lows students to explore the many professional careers in the medical

field. The Pre-Med pathway incorporates Honors and Advanced Place-

ment math and science courses, as well as electives that include Health

Careers Exploration, Biotechnology, Principles of IT (Information Tech-

nology) in health Careers, and an on-site internship at a local health care

facility.

Academy of Art (AOA)

Are you an aspiring arts or future film maker?

Welcome to the world of art!

Students in the Academy of Arts prepare for college and

career through projects and presentations highlighting student’s love of

visual art, performing art, and computer generated art. Students are given

educational opportunities through museums, plays, college mentors, and

business partnerships from the community.

AOA courses include 3D Art, Drama, Digital Design, Film and Video,

Web Design, Technical Core, Media Technology, Photography, Ad-

vanced Photography, Oil Painting, Drawing/Sketching, AP Art History,

Art Concepts, Orchestra, and Choir.