LAKE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Principal Report | November 17th, 2015
Scott Grens, Principal, [email protected]
PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP: The 7 Standards School Leadership UPDATES: Continuous Improvement • Department Teams & Course Teams completed their Q1 Common Assessment, administered to students in alignment to Instructional Priority #1: “Assess to Grow” aligned to LVHS values Ownership & Mastery: We will use common assessment results to design units and lessons (1e) that shift instruction from “coverage of content” to “student growth” (3d). • The teacher-­‐led Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) is led the staff school-­‐wide on a “Learning Walk” with every teacher visiting nearly every classroom aligned to Instructional Priority #2: “Critical Thinking and Reading” aligned to LVHS Values Honor & Education: We will be critical thinkers and readers using claims, evidence, and reasoning (3b, 3c). • ILT collaborating with “Network for College Success” to plan next steps after the “Learning Walk” and determine next steps in support of LVHS staff aligned to our Targeted Instructional Area, “We will be critical thinkers and readers using claims, evidence, and reasoning (3b, 3c).” • Following teams are meeting on a regular basis: ILT, Dept. Leaders, FOT, Diverse Learning, Attendance, and the PostSecondary Leadership Team to ensure appropriate supports for students. • LSC Committee members and Liaisons introduced via email to leaders and/or team members. • Department Leaders and Course Team Leaders provided feedback to lead the work of “Assess to Instructional Leadership § Assessment Grow” using “Protocols” to support meetings in alignment with the Professional Learning Plan. § Curriculum • Department Leaders will be gaining additional support in collaboration with “UChicagoImpact” in § Instruction the work of developing team capacity to lead the instructional priority “Assess to Grow.” • “Growth Protocols” and “Re-­‐Teaching and Reflection Plans” are forthcoming from Departments/Course Teams after Q1 Assessment results. • See 11/13/2015 PD Agenda. • See Open House feedback. Student-­‐Centered • “Restorative Justice” practices reviewed school-­‐wide alongside data and staff feedback on Learning Climate 11/13/2015 to continuously improve systems and structures for student and staff support. § High Academic Expectations § Personalism and Caring • School-­‐wide posters referenced in each classroom to articulate shared mission, common § Discipline and Order behavioral practices school-­‐wide, and shared communication and support for staff at LVHS. • Attendance incentives and data is being broadcast school-­‐wide and under review from Senior Leadership Team with “Data Walls” forthcoming for department input in the improvement process at LVHS. Professional Development • Staff provided feedback regarding morning “Flex PD” Meetings as outlined on the “Professional Learning Plan” to support continuous improvement at LVHS aligned to “Critical Thinking and and Human Resources Reading” with future meetings focused primarily on supporting the staff’s use of a “Powerful Management Practice” in their department(s). § Professional Development •
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§ Recruitment and Hiring evaluative visits to the following for support and accountability: classrooms, advisory lessons, and § Staff Observation/Evaluation team meetings. and Instructional Supervision • LVHS recently was allocated six (6) additional paraprofessional roles for the positions of Special Education Classroom Assistants. These positions have been hired. • Math Teacher, Mrs. Varghese retired in mid-­‐October. LVHS offered the position to two candidates awaiting an acceptance. • LSC Elections 2016 information attached. Parent Involvement and • PAC Meeting schedule posted on LVHS Website Community Partnership • First monthly LVHS Newsletter was released to students, staff, and parents to increase § Parent Involvement engagement with our stakeholders (see attached) in October with next edition forthcoming. § Community Partnerships • LVHS receiving supportive professional development through partnership with University of Chicago’s Network for College Success to include support for Principal, Asst Principals, Counselors, College/Career Coach, Data Strategist, Department Leaders, Care Team Leaders, FOT Team Leader, and other facilitative trainings. • An announcement was made an announcement was made from local aldermanic support stating § Builds High Performing Teams § Coordinates the Work of Others § Implements the Vision Page 1 of 3
LAKE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Principal Report | November 17th, 2015
Scott Grens, Principal, [email protected]
School Management & Daily Operations § Daily Operations § Fiscal Management Interpersonal Effectiveness § Communications § Interpersonal Sensitivity that the 2016 Budget for the City of Chicago will include a “multi-­‐million dollar investment for Lake View High School” so that our HOME can be the “crown jewel of our community” with “stronger connections to area elementary schools.” I am looking forward to sharing developments with the LSC and working to serve you, our students, and our community by ensuring these investments from our city and community best support our students, staff, and school (see attached staff memo). Mr. Grens will be learning more about these developments in the near future to share with LSC. • Report Card Pick Up is 11/19 from 12:00-­‐6:15pm. • Alumni from the Class of 1962 are planning for increased involvement at LVHS. • Ongoing Capital Improvements Improving the Building and Concluding Over Breaks: Masonry • Grinding / anchors East Side of Building mostly complete. • Tuckpointing East side – mostly complete. • Grinding / Anchors North side of building – this work is expected to begin as early as 9/25 (pending a sidewalk closure permit issuance by the City) and should be complete in ~10 days once it starts. • Tuckpointing North Side – mostly complete. • Grinding / Anchors West Side – The goal is to start that work somewhere in the middle of the grinding work for the North side and it expected to last approximately 3 weeks or less. • Tuckpointing West Side – should be completed approximately 2 weeks after grinding. Fire Escapes • East Side (2 fire escapes) -­‐ Mostly comlete welding work on the north one and the south escape on this elevation is mostly complete also. • West side – The work at this elevation will start after the East elevation is complete and should take approximately 1 ½ weeks. • Bridge on the roof – Will start after the West side is done and should last approximately 1 week. Painting and Interior Repair • Much of the necessary hallway, staircase, classroom, and office repairs and repainting will take place during the non-­‐attendance hours of school breaks, such as Winter and Spring Break, as well as the Summer of 2016. • Several office spaces are almost complete. • MEMOs provided to staff and Office Hours solidified school-­‐wide for stakeholders. • Scott receives regular coaching and mentorship from the Network for College Success and New Leaders (organization Scott graduated from). • Staff feedback and involvement in decision-­‐making from SY2014-­‐2015 was used in designing the Professional Learning Plan for SY2015-­‐2016 and additional feedback was sought from staff for planning the use of Flex PD time to accomplish the Targeted Instructional Area on 11/13/2015. CIWP (SY2015-­‐2016): 1)
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CCSS Literacy: Through the development of a vertically aligned “Course of Study” in SY2014-­‐2015, LVHS will now focus on using common formative and summative assessment results to design units and lessons (1e) that shift instruction from “coverage of content” to “student growth” (3d). (Ownership & Mastery). CCSS Math: Through the development of a vertically aligned “Course of Study” in SY2014-­‐2015, LVHS will now focus on common formative and summative will now focus on using common formative and summative assessment results to design units and lessons (1e) that shift instruction from “coverage of content” to “student growth” (3d). (Ownership & Mastery). Science: Through the development of a vertically aligned “Course of Study” in SY2014-­‐2015, LVHS will now focus on common formative and summative will now focus on using common formative and summative assessment results to design units and lessons (1e) that shift instruction from “coverage of content” to “student growth” (3d). (Ownership & Mastery). Specialized Academic Programs: As an Early College STEM School, staff-­‐wide collaboration will identify a Targeted Instructional Areas (TIA) (TBD in August/September as one area of student need school-­‐wide); the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) will then lead the staff through a series of professional development opportunities in a “Professional Learning Cycle” centered around “Powerful Practice(s)” that support the TIA that "We will be critical thinkers and readers using claims, evidence, and reasoning (3b, 3c)." (Honor & Education). College Access & Persistence: Through the development of a Post-­‐Secondary Leadershp Team using the College and Career Lab, LVHS will increase College Enrollment, College Persistence, and Early College/Career Credentials with a focus on progress monitoring the “Post-­‐Secondary Data Tracker” so every student finds his/her “College Match.” (Education). Page 2 of 3
LAKE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Principal Report | November 17th, 2015
Scott Grens, Principal, [email protected]
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Climate, Culture, and Social Emotional Learning: The establishment of an Advisory Curriculum will now engage all students in learning activities aligned to ASCA standards and SEL skills. The Care Team will ensure a necessary Multi-­‐Tiered Systems of Supports reaches students. The focus on Restorative Justice climate practices will increase supports for all at-­‐risk students and support staff with tired professional development. Additionally, the development of a Freshmen On-­‐Track Team will increase supports for at-­‐risk 9th grade students. (Honor & Ownership). NOTES: Page 3 of 3