Hallandale Magnet High School

HALLANDALE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL MARK HOWARD, PRINCIPAL Michelle McNab, SAC Chair

SAC Minutes December 19, 2016

1. Community Meeting Eric Houston from the City of Hallandale spoke to community members about the Safe Routes to School Grant Application. He described the various improvements that the grant would pay for, and asked for community input. He also described the various phases of the sidewalk and bike lane proposed project. The S.A.C. agreed that the goals of the project were needed for this community and unanimously offered their support for project’s completion.

2. Principal’s Report a. Curriculum Review Team Members of the McNicol and Hallandale leadership team, along with cadre directors, completed walkthroughs in our math, reading, and social studies classes. They discussed areas of strength and weakness. As a team, we will be focusing on increasing critical thinking and higher order questioning through all departments. We also discussed the RTI process and articulation between the High School and the Middle School. The next steps will involve our leadership team visiting McNicol to help ensure a seamless transition from middle school to high school. b. Mentoring Programs - Aside from the mentoring programs; LIA, Women of Tomorrow, SWAG, etc. the NTL mentoring program is to be conducted at HHS twice a week to enhance academic achievement. This was proposed by Ann Murray SBBC Board Member c. Business Professionals of America (BPA) - Received 42 awards recently ranking above the best in the county. The program is headed by Marcia Notkin d. Linking Education and Employment Outcomes (LEEO) - Last week’s showcase focused on taking business concepts and actively applying them e. South Area Showcase - Hosted at the Hallandale Cultural Center. Many of the high schools and middle schools in the area met to showcase their programs f. Magnet Open House - Showcase highlighted HHS’s Magnet Programs g. Block Schedule - Block schedule was voted in for the 2017-2018 school year and now constructing a Master Schedule and providing PD for teachers is forth coming h. Graduation - Will commence on Sunday June 4th 2016 at 2:00pm at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts i. SAT/ACT - HHS conducted an 11th and 12th Grade practice test to gather data to drive instruction. Professional development will be given to prepare teachers for the new tests j. Graduation Requirements: Concordant Scores accepted in lieu of the FSA and EOC requirement

Parent question: What is used for the progress monitoring tools? Principal Howard Responds: We use an in-house progress monitoring system utilizing applications like Write Score and Test Prep Tools, then data is analyzed during PSDs and PLC’s and curriculum adjusted to meet the needs of the students Parent Question: What can parents do to help get more parents involved? Principal Howard Responds: We’re going back to grass roots approach, in that we are using every resource possible to get to students to graduate. We are currently doing a great deal; putting out flyers, making announcements and alike to get parents to participate, but we are open to suggestions. Parent Questions: How do the students get the tutoring they need at SSA? What is the criteria? Mrs. Igberaese Responds: Saturday Success Academy (SSA) is formed on a rotation, students receive and hour of reading, math and science respectively, for the 11th and 12th grade students, AP, ACT and SAT prep is a so available. If the student has already taken an algebra class, for example, and subsequently did not passed the algebra EOC, but now he or she is in a Geometry class, the student can go to algebra tutoring to help them pass the algebra EOC. Mrs. Igberaese also informed parents about the afterschool programs available and the fact that students receive free transportation and breakfast and lunch at SSA and dinner during the afterschool tutoring. Parent Question: There’s a concern to help those parents who are not proficient in the English language; can we volunteer for a parent workshop, perhaps call parents to recruit and involve them? Mrs. Igberaese respond: Yes, we have teachers that speak the respective languages and they do call parents to inform them about the goings on at Hallandale, but we will certainly consider a parent night soon exposing parents to pinnacle as well. Parent Commented: Parents can volunteer to be contact people for ELL parents. Ms. McNab elaborated on the development of a parent University addressing the needs of the ELL students. Mrs. Sherman added that we’ve just been approved for an enrichment program which will be incorporated into the extended learning programs. Mrs. Igberaese spoke about the PSAT scores and the utilization of Khan Academy and College Board. When all students are signed on to those platforms the PSAT score will be pulled into the platforms and a prescription for academic remediation is formulated. Mrs. Igberaese explains the new SAT is now aligned with State Standards, thus the teachers need to be trained on how to use and present ACT and SAT curriculum. Teacher training will cost almost $5,000. 00. Hallandale will have send 4 teachers to the Princeton Review session, which is about $1000.00 per teacher, plus $75.00 for 14 students to attend. Note: monies will not be asked for tonight. Parent Question: Can 9th and 10th graders be trained on SAT/ACT as well? Principal Howard Responds: Right now, we are concentrating on the 11th and 12th grade as we have to get them graduated

Department Reports Ms. McNab presents only the English Language and Math department data due to the time factor. Grade 9th and 10th is working on: - The writing process; Students just completed WriteScore exam (practice test) scores will be back soon and disseminated - Close reading and analyzing of Literature and informational text - Naviance + Achieve 3000 - Stop Drop and Write (SDW) Word of the Day (WOD) Grade 11th and 12th is working on: - Review of ACT and Sat practice test + Prep for exams - Close reading and analyzing of Informational text, utilizing various sources to draw on one common theme. - College applications and entry letters - Stop Drop and Write (SDW) Word of the Day (WOD)

Math teachers are encouraging students to - Attend afterschool tutoring and Saturday school for additional assistance. Students can earn extra credit by turning in the tickets they receive from each program. - Earlier this school year, the school purchased math nation workbooks for Geometry and Algebra 2 students. The books arrived two weeks ago, and have been issued to all students. The math nation curriculum is driving our instructional focus calendar. - All Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 students will be working on their math nation workbooks for their winter break assignment. - Students are expected to watch the tutorial videos and fill in the workbook pages. This is a great tool to reinforce and introduce topics covered in the classroom. Attendance Parent Question: Why are we getting calls and my child is present in school? Principal Howard Responds: The attendance is taken in real time and the absences are recorded on a delay. It’s important to check the attendance later just to check as the Ms. Lee updates absences throughout the day. The concerns are system wide and Mr. Howard will take the issues to the attendance committee.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:20pm