Welcome to Skyline High School Incoming 9 th

Welcome to Skyline High School! Incoming 9 th Graders & Transfer Students ~ 10 th, 11 th, & 12 th Graders March 18, 2015

OUSD Graduation Requirements 1) 230 Credits 2) Pass all required a-g courses 3) at least a 2. 0 grade point average 4) Senior Project 5) Pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE - math and English)

OUSD and A-G Requirements Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) High School Graduation Requirements A-G College Entrance Requirements A. History 3 years B. English 4 years C. Math 3 years 4+ years recommended D. Lab Science 3 years 4+ years recommended 2 years same language 2 years 3+ years recommended 1 year 50 credits equivalent to 5 one-year long courses 10 credits a-g approved electives 2 years Fulfill OUSD graduation requirements E. World Language F. Visual/Performing Arts G. Electives Physical Education

OUSD and A-G Review Sally Jims 1) Is Sally on-track for OUSD grad requirements? Why/Why not? 2) Is Sally on-track for a-g college entrance requirements? Why/Why not? Course Grade Algebra 1 B Big History A English I A Beg Dance B+ Biology A- Art I C+ Mandarin B- GPA 3. 12 Credits Attempted 35 Credits Earned 35

OUSD and A-G Review Sally Jims 1) Is Sally on-track for OUSD grad requirements? Why/Why not? Answer: Yes. Sally earned D- or higher in all of his classes, she has at least a 2. 0 gpa; and she earned all her credits (35/35). 2) Is Sally on-track for a-g college entrance requirements? Why/Why not? Answer: Yes. Sally earned C- or higher in all of her classes. Course Grade Algebra 1 B Big History A English I A Beg Dance B+ Biology A- Art I C+ Mandarin B- GPA 3. 12 Credits Attempted 35 Credits Earned 35

OUSD and A-G Review Jason Jilson Course Grade Algebra 1 D 1) Is Jason on-track for OUSD grad requirements? Why/Why not? Big History A English I C+ 2) Is Jason on-track for a-g college entrance requirements? Why/Why not? PE C- Biology A- Art I D+ Mandarin B- GPA 2. 00 Credits Attempted 35 Credits Earned 35

OUSD and A-G Review Jason Jilson 1) Is Jason on-track for OUSD grad requirements? Why/Why not? Answer: Yes. Jason earned D- or higher in all of his classes; he has at least a 2. 0 gpa; and he earned all his credits (35/35). 2) Is Jason on-track for a-g college entrance requirements? Why/Why not? Answer: No. Jason earned a D in Algebra and a D+ in Art I. Colleges do not accept D(-/+). Course Grade Algebra 1 D Big History A English I C+ PE C- Biology A- Art I D+ Mandarin B- GPA 2. 00 Credits Attempted 35 Credits Earned 35

9 th-Grade Atlas Program A community where all are held accountable to support student achievement. Accountability. Community.

9 th-Grade Atlas Program Achievement Student Teacher Meet a-g requirements (C or higher) Hold high expectations with appropriate scaffolded supports and interventions and utilize student evaluation to inform teaching practices Lexile levels will improve by at least one grade level as measured by SRI testing Implement reading and writing across content areas Self-monitor a-g requirements and ABI Provide goal setting tools, incorporate college and career readiness, and update ABI

9 th-Grade Atlas Program Accountability Student Teacher 95% attendance 98% attendance Practice professionalism (materials, organization, track workload, meet deadlines) Provide and teach organizational tools Support student tracking of workload and deadlines Advocate for quality education and individual needs Advocate for student needs and interventions

9 th-Grade Atlas Program Community Student Teacher Celebrate individual and collective successes Create structures for student recognition and appreciation Recognize fellow teachers and staff Take pride in the house Execute Restorative Justice practices Stewardship: Practice and model respect for self, space, and others

9 th-Grade Atlas Program Gaia Green House Goddess of Earth Metis House God of Wisdom Prometheus House God of Civilization Themis House Goddess of Justice approx. 150 students Core Classes: ● Math (Alg/Geo) ● English I ● Biology 9 Elective Classes: (choose one) Advisory ~ Support Class (for OUSD graduation credit ONLY) Big History ~ a-approved course (for graduation and a-g credit) PE 9 all 9 th graders are REQUIRED to take Physical Education during their freshmen year SPED Support Teacher

9 th-Grade Atlas Program Atlas Teacher Collaboration Interdisciplinary Teams ● Gaia ● Metis ● Prometheus ● Themis ● ● Content Area Teams ● English I teachers ● Biology 9 teachers ● Math (Alg/Geo) teachers ● ● once a month Atlas Lead Teacher Meetings ● One lead teacher (one representative from each house) ● ● plan All-Atlas meetings liaison between Atlas teachers and administrator once a month All-Atlas Teacher Meetings ● 16 teachers from all four Atlas houses ● share best practices (classroom management & instructional practices) analyze all-Atlas data to plan next steps to increase a-g passage rate across Atlas houses Monday Wednesday Friday Tuesday Thursday ● ● ● share best classroom-management practices meet with Metis parents (parent teacher conferences, IEPs, SSTs) analyze data to plan next steps to increase a-g passage rate in each house/team share best instructional practices create common unit/lesson plans and assessments analyze data to plan next steps to increase a-g passage rate in each content team

9 th-Grade Atlas Program Atlas Support Programs Reading Strategies Provides scaffolding and various strategies to improve reading comprehension and overall academic performance. Latino Men and Boys The Latino Men and Boys program provides comprehensive educational and academic support, mentorship, health and wellness programs, career development, and culturally based activities for young male students (open to all ethnicities). African-American Male Achievement Mastering Our Identity: African American Male Image draws on contemporary youth culture to support students as they explore their identity options, learn how to manage their emotions, channel personal will, develop a positive sense of purpose in their roles in family and community. Understanding of family and community roles is expanded further as students become familiar with the Education, Child Development and Family Services industry and the college/career preparation necessary to have their new definitions of identity inform a career within the Family and Human Services Pathway.

9 th-Grade Atlas Program Atlas Support Programs Special Education ● ● Resource Program (RSP) Special Day Class (SDC) Atlas Advisory helps students monitor their progress under the guidance of a caring teacher, build supportive relationships with peers and with their advisor, develop the behaviors that lead to success in school and beyond and be provided with the resources necessary to make thoughtful decision about the future. Each week students will set goals, learn and practice study skills, and get support with core class curriculum. Restorative Hour (RH) After-school tutoring (for all subjects) from an Atlas teacher. RH is every Tuesday and Thursday from 3: 15 -4: 15 pm in Portable 85.

9 th-Grade Atlas Program * all four schedules meet OUSD graduation and a-g college admittance requirements Sample Schedule #1 Sample Schedule #2 Sample Schedule #3 Sample Schedule #4 English I Biology 9 Math (Alg/Geo) *Adv Alg = non-Atlas teacher) PE 9 World Language: Spanish 1/2 French 1/2 Mandarin 1/2 Big History or World Language Atlas As (Daily Advisory) Big History Atlas As (Daily Advisory) Elective

Offered during 10 th and 11 th Grade Years

Offered during 10 th and 11 th Grade Years

Offered during 10 th and 11 th Grade Years

Offered during 10 th and 11 th Grade Years

Green Academy the only academy offered to 9 th graders Academy Focus: ❏ Science-Based Program ❏ Energy, Environment, & Utilities Sector Green Courses Required: ★ 9 - Biological Connections to Energy and The Environment ★ 10 - Environmental Chemistry ★ 10 - Sustainability I (Intro to Sustainable Energy) ★ 11 - Physics of Energy Science ★ 12 - AP Environmental Systems or Sustainable Systems

Focus On College And Career Industry Visits College Visits Classroom Connections Internships

College Visits SFSU (10 th) UC Davis (11 th)

Career Exploration Energy Biosciences Institute Mission Motors Bay Area Air Quality Management Waste Management

Integrating Science and Technology

Skyline Electives Log onto http: //www. ousd. k 12. ca. us/skyline to access the full 2015 -16 Menu of Courses. ● ● Media, Law, and Democracy Performing Arts 2 D-3 D Arts JROTC Note: You may sign up for elective courses indicated on your grade-level course request sheet; however, the elective courses are not guaranteed unless each class section is filled with at least 32 students. Thus, it is important that you fill out your back-up choices just in case the class is full or no longer offered.

Media, Law, and Democracy Electives Courses Grade Level Journalism 9 -12 Debate 1 9 -12 Advanced Debate 10 -12

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Elective Program ● Partnerships with US Army and Oakland Police Department ● Skills Learned: Discipline, Oral and Written Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, and Relationship Building ● Courses Offered (9 -12) o JROTC 1 o JROTC 2 o JROTC 3 o JROTC 4 o JROTC Leadership (8 th Period)

Choosing Classes for the 2015 -16 School Year ● Pass out sample Course Request Sheets ● Take Notes

Mandatory Elective (Choose One) ❏ Big History (P) ❏ fulfills graduation elective credit ❏ a-approved course (UC/CSU approved) ❏ students who are willing to complete an additional core class during their freshman year (English I, math, Biology 9, and Big History) ❏ Atlas As Advisory ❏ fulfills graduation elective credit ❏ students who would appreciate additional support in English I, math, and Biology 9

Elective Courses EXAMPLE Course ID Course Title Elective #1 E 6314 Debate Elective #2 P 0611 E Beg. Dance (this is in addition to PE course) Back-up Choice #1 P 9401 Back-up Choice #2 N 6101 JROTC 1 (this is in addition to PE course) Orchestra

Do you have any questions? If so, please stay for 15 minutes to ask the Skyline panel members any clarifying questions. Panel Members: ● Atlas Teachers ● Big History Teacher ● 9 th-Grade Administrator ● Principal ● Mr. Anderson (Leadership Teacher) ● Skyline seniors ● Mrs. Loo (Parent Teacher Student Association member)