Optimizing Student Success Through Cambridge Equity and Excellence
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Optimizing Student Success through Cambridge Equity and Excellence Fort Lauderdale High School Priscilla B. Ribeiro, Principal Jennifer B. Muha, Magnet Coordinator The Oldest School in BrowardCounty… Fort Lauderdale High 2017 – 2018: 1,930 Students African • 994 1,200 American • 52% 1,000 • 514 800 White • 27% 600 400 • 312 Hispanic • 16% 200 0 • 110 Other • 5% Economically Disadvantaged 68% - 1,314 students English Language Learners 6% - 119 Students Students with Disabilities 9% - 357 Students Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) A-level and AS-level courses and exams AICE Diploma Established at FLHS in 2004 Why Cambridge International? ● Honors vs. A.P. vs. I.B. vs. Cambridge • Offers an aligned system of education that is flexible and robust but with desired flexibility and autonomy and at a competitive price point. Holistic program at competitive cost and greater flexibility. • Increased grade point average • College credits in high school, exempts students from many of the larger classes in college • Academically ready students for college - PSAT, SAT and ACT preparation • Financial Assistance – Full Florida Bright Future Scholarship with AICE diploma A Culture of Success Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma program AICE Diploma Requirements Group 1:Science and Math • Combines At least 1 point breadth of study with choice and flexibility Group 2: Languages • Selection comes from three At least 1 point 4 Required curriculum areas and one Core : 1 : point + Group 3: Arts and Humanities 3 Choice • Total of 7 points = At least 1 point required: at least Required 7 points one from Groups 1-3; one from Group 4: Interdisciplinary Skills Based Core; three from Courses learner’s choice Optional: Max of 2 points and Research Perspectives Core: Global • Passing scores are required on all exams to receive Diploma Fort Lauderdale High School 42 College-Level Courses Cambridge AICE Advanced Placement • • AICE Art & Design AP Biology • • AICE Biology AP Calculus AB • • AICE Business Studies AP Calculus BC • • AICE Classical Studies AP Comparative Politics • • AICE Digital Photography AP Computer Science • • AICE English Language AP Computer Science (Robotics) • • AICE English Language for AP Chemistry Cambridge students • Lawyers AP English Language & • AICE Environmental are encouraged to Composition • Management take a rigorous AP English Literature • • AICE French Language schedule which AP Environmental Science • • AICE General Paper includes both types of AP French Language • • AICE Global Perspectives AP Human Geography advanced courses. • • AICE History AP Macroeconomics • • AICE Information Technology AP Physics • • AICE Marine Science AP Psychology • • AICE Media Studies AP Research • • AICE Music AP Seminar • • AICE Psychology AP Spanish Language An “A” Counts as a • • AICE Sociology AP Statistics • • AICE Sociology (A level) AP Studio Art/2-D 6.0 on 4.0 Scale • • AICE Spanish Language AP U.S. History • • AICE Thinking Skills AP U.S. Government & Politics • AICE Travel & Tourism Students Who Took 1 or More Cambridge International Exams 1000 900 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 Students Taking 1 or More Cambridge Exams by Demographic Groups 400 350 300 250 African American White 200 Hispanic 150 Other 100 50 0 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Cambridge at FLHS Today 2016-2017 • Administered 2,103 exams • Passing rate of 77% 2017-2018 • Administered 2,440 exams • Passing rate TBD Grades 9 & 10 Proficiency in Reading & Math New State 80% Math EOC launched 70% 60% 50% 2013 2014 40% 2015 30% 2016 20% 10% 0% Reading Math Since 2016, our Reading and Math Proficiency percentages have increased to reach 68% and 74%, respectively. FLHS Achievement Compared to BCPS Schools with similar SES 80 74 72 67 59 60 40 20 0 ELA Level 3+ Math Level 3+ Bio Level 3+ USH Level 3+ District Grade FORT LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL BLANCHE ELY HIGH SCHOOL DEERFIELD BEACH HIGH SCHOOL STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL MONARCH HIGH SCHOOL PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL FLHS Gains Compared to BCPS Schools with similar SES 100 80 60 58 52 40 37 32 20 0 ELA Gains ELA Low25 Math Gains Math Low25 District Grade FORT LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL BLANCHE ELY HIGH SCHOOL DEERFIELD BEACH HIGH SCHOOL STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL MONARCH HIGH SCHOOL PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL FLHS Graduation and Acceleration Compared to BCPS Schools with similar SES 100 96 80 69 60 40 20 0 Grad Rate HS Accel District Grade FORT LAUDERDALE HIGH SCHOOL BLANCHE ELY HIGH SCHOOL DEERFIELD BEACH HIGH SCHOOL STRANAHAN HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL MONARCH HIGH SCHOOL PLANTATION HIGH SCHOOL NORTHEAST HIGH SCHOOL Closing the Achievement Gap FLHS Graduation Trends by Race Black Hispanic White Total 98 97 96 94 91 90 92 92 91 91 91 87 89 89 84 85 81 76 76 67 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 FLHS Graduation Trends by Sub Group 100 92 92 94 90 89 91 85 83 82 80 75 76 76 73 73 59 60 57 53 50 46 39 40 20 0 ELL FRL SWD Total 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 FLHS vs District Graduation Rates % FLHS Graduates % BCPS Graduates Our Action Steps… Master Scheduling Schedule a Path to College and Career- Readiness Data-Driven Scheduling Low Risk – Student Friendly Scheduling Vertical Alignment Align Core Subjects to AICE Culminating Classes IGCSE to A/AS Levels Align Applied Classes to Core Support Classes Horizontal Alignment Common Assessments Common Instructional Focus Calendar Common Grading Policy Common Planning for the PLC PLC by Subject Pre-AICE & AICE Strategies Cambridge Professional Student-Centered Development Strategies What is the Advantage of the Cambridge Curriculum? Coherent, Aligned Instructional System Spiral of Learning Coherence: Maximizes learner‘s’ Progress How does the Curriculum Help? Rigor is automatically embedded in the standards set by the Cambridge International curriculum Level of Performance Increased Cognitive Skills Student Ownership of Learning COGNITIVE STUDENT COMPLEXITY AUTONOMY Individualized Planning “Push” Basic High to Flyer Success • After school •Saturday tutoring review sessions • Finding balance • Relationship •Personalized with star invitations to •Time teachers review management Student-Driven Instruction Student-Centered Learning Collaborative Learning - Social Learning is Effective Peer Editing - Learning Must be Explicitly Taught Teacher as Facilitator – Students Must be Accountable Supporting Student Success Honor Roll Breakfasts College Acceptances Announced by Principal College Acceptance Luncheons Cambridge Awards Ceremonies Student Rewards for Achievement College Trips College Night on Campus Pre-AICE & AICE Strategies Imbed the Cambridge Learner Attributes by: Common Language of Cambridge Instruction Analytical Writing – Synthesis of Information Understanding & Evaluating Evidence Socratic Seminar & Debate Time Management Student Agendas Cornell Notes Technology-Based Instruction Differentiated Support Free After-School Tutoring Teacher Review Sessions After-School and Saturday Cambridge Review Sessions Personalized Reviews by Invitation Mentoring Professional Learning and Development Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) based on Common Subjects Connect Within the School: . Cambridge Teachers Across Content Areas . Content Teachers Across Instructional Levels . Grade Level Teachers Across Content Areas Connect With Other Schools: . Teachers Across Schools and Across Districts who use the Cambridge Program Increased Achievement www.fortlauderdalehigh.org Jennifer B. Muha – Magnet Coordinator [email protected] Appendix Student-Driven Instruction AICE Marine Science: Paper 1 Student-Driven Instruction AICE History: Paper 1 AICE Thinking Skills: Paper 2 Student-Driven Instruction AICE English Language: Paper 1 AICE English Language: Paper 2 Cambridge A/AS Subject Groupings AS Global Perspectives is compulsory Cambridge Diploma at FLHS To obtain an Cambridge International Diploma, students must accumulate 7 credits by passing Global Perspectives and at least one exam from three different subject groups (within 25 months). Group 4 is optional. *Global Perspectives – Mandatory Course Group 1: Group 2: Group 3: Group 4: (optional) Math and Sciences Languages Arts & Humanities Interdisciplinary Biology English Language Art & Design General Paper Chemistry French Language Business Studies Thinking Skills Environmental Science Spanish Language Classical Studies Information Technology European History Marine Science Media Studies Math Music Psychology (grp 1 or grp 3) Psychology (grp 1 or grp 3) Sociology Travel & Tourism Plus Any one credit one credit one credit Other 3 credits.