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GRADE CONFIGURATIONS PROPOSALAugust 16, 2016Dr. Wanda H. Legrand, Deputy Superintendent for Academics
overview3
guiding statements and imperatives4
outreach and engagement5OutputsBroadcast spotsMedia RoundtableMeetingsSurveysTown hallsFamily preference Harshman waitlistConnect Ed calls,emails & textremindersPrint adsCoffee chatsFamily preference Crispus AttuckswaitlistFrequently askedquestions (FAQ)The AchieverStudent focusgroupsFamily preference Grades 4, 5, 7 & 8Flyer distributionSocial media(district andschools)School communitiesAcademypreferencesHome mailingsWeb posts (districtand schools)Public Boardmeetings
6middle grades revisioning, 2017-18proposed middle grades options
middle grades dynamics7 Arlington, Broad Ripple, Crispus Attucks, George Washington, John Marshall andNorthwest Francis W. Parker Montessori School - 151 seats Daniel Webster School 46 - 5 seats Harshman Middle School (choice STEM programming) has no available seats;560 candidates on waitlist K-8 Schools 7-8 Schools
middle grades dynamics8a true middle grades experiencetransition efforts include: comprehensive timeline strategic staffing plan project team(s) professional development stakeholdercommunication & customerservice launch activities forstudents, families & msAdvisoryPrograms
middle grades decisions9considerations Safe environment, separate from high school Address uniqueness of middle schoolers; developmentally appropriate curricularoptions and teaching approaches Engaging activities and clubs Early exposure to career tracks and high school options Open new K–8 schools Expand existing K–6 schools Open new 7–8 schools
middle grades proposal10K–8 Conversion(4)New 7–8 School(1)Community High SchoolConversion to7–8 School(1)New K–8 School(1)
middle grades proposal11New Medical/STEM Middle School* relocate Crispus Attucks MSreplicate Harshman STEM program* alleviate waitlist (560)New Reggio School* replicate William Bell School 60Reggio program*alleviate waitlist (182)James Whitcomb Riley School 43** convert to K–8 school**replicate Frederick Douglas “SUPERSchool” 19 kinesthetic learningprogram**alleviate waitlist (160)JamesWhitcombRiley School43**Community HighSchools(Grades 8–12)
middle grades proposal12John Marshall Middle School middle grades programmingreceive Arlington middle gradesstudentsin-house community agencies tosupport students, families &communityStephen Foster School 367,Washington Irving School 14 &Wendell Phillips School 63 convert from K-6 to K-8maintain combined rising 7th gradeenrollment (163)Phase-out community high schools(grades 8-12) Broad Ripple, George Washington& NorthwestJamesWhitcombRileySchool43**Community HighSchools(grades 8-12)
13high school revisioningstrategic long-range planning proposal
strategic long-range planning14below the surface Middle grades revisioning High school revisioning Attractive and rewarding options Scholarships and apprenticeships On-time graduation/3E’s Efficient utilization of operationalresources
school reconfiguration rubric15key factors for consideration: performanceBroad Ripple2012–20132013–2014George Washington2014–2015John �20142014–2015End of Course Assessments (ECAs)Alg 164%68%69%61%49%33%33%44%20%18%27%24%Eng 1073%73%73%41%42%49%35%37%41%37%46%40%A–F Letter GradeHigh duation Rate93.6%
school reconfiguration rubric16key factors for consideration: operationsBroad RippleGeorge WashingtonJohn MarshallNorthwestCurrent Building Utilization22%(Available seats 1,800 )21%(Available seats 1,500 )32%35% 1,363,034 1,323,4073.89 miles2.95 miles7.6 miles7.1 miles(Available seats 1,000 )(Available seats 1,300 )Total Annual Operational Cost 1,836,698 1,324,690Average Student Distance to School7.39 miles2.95 milesDistance from School to Center of District5 miles4.3 miles
high school decisions17current choice offerings ArtsHumanitiesInternational Baccalaureate Medical MagnetSTEMCareer Pathways: Animal Science Computer Science Fire and Rescue Architectural Drafting and Design Construction Technology/HVAC Graphic Imaging Technology Automotive Careers Cosmetology TV Broadcasting Certified Nursing Assistant Culinary Arts Welding Technology Computer Network Technology Dental CareersNote: There are no recommendations being made regarding the discontinuation of existing choiceprograms.
high school decisions18potential academies of interestProposed Academies BusinessTechnologyHealth stics &Manufacturing MilitarySecurity ltureAdditional AcademiesProposed by Stakeholders: ntingHospitalityHuman ResourcesLeadership & Civic EngagementNASA
high school decisions19considerations Good quality, safe schools, separate from middle gradesCollege prep, college credit and additional vocational opportunitiesPreparation for life after high schoolSeveral extracurricular activities and athleticsAwareness of building under-utilizationSchool pride; passion and commitment All IPS graduates will be prepared to successfully:Enroll in a 2-year or 4-year college or universityEnlist in the armed forcesBecome gainfully employed
high school proposal202017–2018 redesignall choice academies: connections Career OutlookLocal UniversitiesLocal BusinessesIndustry Certifications/Dual Credit
high school proposal21academy rOutlookComputer SoftwareEngineerMedian Pay - 70,860LocalUniversities TeacherMedian Pay - 57,200EducationPrincipalMedian Pay - 90,410 Indiana WesleyanITTIndiana Institute ofTechnologyIndiana UniversityIUPUIVincennes UniversityUniversity ofIndianapolisIndiana UniversityBall State UniversityLocalBusinesses cations Indianapolis PublicSchoolsDual CreditUS Armed ForcesNAInfantryMedian Pay - 48,990MilitaryNAHuman Intel CollectorMedian Pay - 83,470MicrosoftTechnologyAssociate (MTA)Dual Credit
high school proposal22Current distribution of high school enrollment among eight (8) schools(15,000 total high school seats – 5,343 students 9,600 available seats)Arlington*752/2,175 35%286 (466 John Marshall enrollment)George Washington392/1,900 21%Arsenal Tech1,999/3,000 67%Broad Ripple531/2,400 22%Crispus Attucks584/1,375 42%John Marshall*(466/1,475 32%)Northwest743/2,125 35%Shortridge342/1,475 23%current enrollment included with Arlington
high school proposal23NOT RECOMMENDED (shown for illustration purposes only):Distribution of current high school enrollment among three (3) schools(6550 seats – 5,343 students 1,200 available seats)Arsenal Tech3,000/3,000 100%Arlington2,175/2,175 100%Crispus Attucks168/1,375 12%Note: This depiction serves to show building utilization only. It does not take into account the followingcritical factors for school locations: Geography, Academic Programming/Academies, Facilities &Amenities, Community Resources, etc.
recommendation for approval24SY 2017–2018SY 2018–2019K–8 School ExpansionAll Choice High School Model Stephen Foster School 367 Career Outlook Wendell Phillips School 63 Local Universities and Businesses Washington Irving School 14 Industry Certifications and Dual Credit James Whitcomb Riley School 43 “SUPER School”* New Reggio School*No Community High Schools (all 9–12) 7–8 School Expansion New Medical/STEM Middle School* John Marshall Middle SchoolCommunity High School Phase-out Arlington, Arsenal Tech, Broad Ripple,Crispus Attucks, George Washington,Northwest, ShortridgeSY 2019–2020PENDING: Reduce number of high schools Arlington (9–12) Broad Ripple (8–12) Further data review Crispus Attucks (9–12) Additional community input George Washington (8–12) Location(s) TBD by Fall 2017 Northwest (8–12)*Replication of high-interest program Communityhigh schools phase-out
decision timeline25stakeholder communications risk mitigationAugust 2016 – IdealPlanned, phased and extensive outreach and communication, includingstrategically crafted messaging for students, families and communityvia various modesSeptember 2016 – ReasonablePlanned comprehensive outreach and communication with students,families and community via various modesOctober 2016 – ManageablePlanned communication with students, families and community viavarious modes. Implementation of grassroots rapid response tactics toaddress misconceptions/correct misinformationNovember 2016 – ChallengingPlanned, but swift communications with students, families and communityvia various modes. Limited strategic response opportunities
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broad ripple high school27
george washington high school28
john marshall high school29
northwest high school30
crispus attucks middle school31
harshman middle school32
Dental Careers Fire and Rescue . Arlington, Arsenal Tech, Broad Ripple, Crispus Attucks, George Washington, Northwest, Shortridge. SY 2017–2018 SY 2018–2019. 24 *Replication of high -interest program.
