Celebrating our Success Planning our Future
VISION PASSAIC PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL BE THE BEST URBAN SCHOOL SYSTEM IN NEW JERSEY.
MISSION PASSAIC PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION THAT PREPARES OUR STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE AND TO EARN HIGH PAYING JOBS.
FOCUS PASSAIC PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL PROVIDE EVERY STUDENT THE OPPORTUNITY TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL WITH A CAREER CERTIFICATION AND/OR 15 COLLEGE CREDITS.
THEORY OF ACTION: AN ALIGNED INSTRUCTIONAL SYSTEM CURRICULUM ASSESSMENTS INTERVENTIONS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HUMAN RESOURCES STUDENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
VICTORY IS IN THE CLASSROOM The Instructional Core content Task teacher student
Passaic Public Schools Students October 2017 1.8% 1.4% 4.5% 14,640 Students White/Other Asian Hispanic Black 92%
Passaic Public Schools Students 13.5% Special Education 2.5% 3.9% 7.1% LEP 21.1% General Ed. 40.3% General Ed. Former LEP LEP Former LEP + SpEd LEP + SpEd SpEd Former LEP 25.1%
Passaic Public Schools Students 2.5% 7.1% 3.9% 52.6% Current or Former Limited English Proficient LEP 21.1% General Ed. 40.3% General Ed. Former LEP LEP Former LEP + SpEd LEP + SpEd SpEd Former LEP 25.1%
CELEBRATING OUR SUCCESS
PARCC THE PARTNERSHIP FOR ASSESSMENT OF READINESS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS
PARCC MEETS/EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (ELA)
3rd Grade ELA % Meeting/Exceeding 50% 38% +64% increase 25% 23% 13% 14% 0% 2015 2017
4th Grade ELA % Meeting/Exceeding 50% +50% increase 38% 30% 25% 20% 13% 0% 2015 2017
5th Grade ELA % Meeting/Exceeding 50% 38% +38% increase 29% 25% 21% 13% 0% 2015 2017
6th Grade ELA % Meeting/Exceeding 50% 38% 25% 23% +26% increase 29% 13% 0% 2015 2017
7th Grade ELA % Meeting/Exceeding 50% +57% increase 38% 33% 25% 21% 13% 0% 2015 2017
8th Grade ELA % Meeting/Exceeding 50% +110% increase 40% 38% 25% 19% 13% 0% 2015 2017
9th Grade ELA % Meeting/Exceeding 30% +36% increase 23% 19% 15% 14% 8% 0% 2015 2017
10th Grade ELA % Meeting/Exceeding 30% +80% increase 23% 18% 15% 10% 8% 0% 2015 2017
11th Grade ELA % Meeting/Exceeding 50% 38% +33% increase 25% 18% 24% 13% 0% 2015 2017
PARCC MEETS/EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS MATH
3rd Grade Math % Meeting/Exceeding 50% 38% +14% increase 25% 22% 25% 13% 0% 2015 2017
4th Grade Math % Meeting/Exceeding 50% 38% +13% increase 25% 24% 27% 13% 0% 2015 2017
5th Grade Math % Meeting/Exceeding 50% 38% 25% 24% 24% 13% 0% 2015 2017
6th Grade Math % Meeting/Exceeding 50% 38% +9% increase 25% 23% 25% 13% 0% 2015 2017
7th Grade Math % Meeting/Exceeding 50% 38% 25% 13% 18% 13% 0% 2015 2017
Algebra 1 % Meeting/Exceeding 50% 38% 25% 18% +33% increase 24% 13% 0% 2015 2017
30% Algebra 2 % Meeting/Exceeding 23% +120% increase 15% 11% 8% 5% 0% 2015 2017
20% Geometry % Meeting/Exceeding 15% 10% 5% 4% 3% 0% 2015 2017
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION
Passaic High School Number of Attending 4-Year Graduates 650 + 37% 580 510 522 504 560 576 607 440 370 443 453 300 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total Graduates
Passaic High School Attending 4-Year Graduation Rate 85% + 35% 76% 77% 79% 77% 81% 73% 68% 59% 60% 62% 50% Class of 2011 Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Class of 2017
Passaic High School Total AP Course Enrollment 1400 1050 1,175 + 760% 1,298 700 350 461 616 0 151 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018
Passaic High School Total Individual AP Students Tested 700 525 + 565% 625 350 175 238 321 0 94 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017
Passaic High School Total AP Exams 1000 + 581% 987 750 500 511 250 0 145 370 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017
Total AP Exams with a 3 or Higher 150 + 300% 140 113 110 115 75 38 35 0 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017
AP Scholars 20 + 467% 17 15 12 12 12 10 7 5 3 0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Students who have achieved the distinction of receiving a 3, 4, or 5 on 3 or more exams.
Dual Enrollment Total Enrollment of Students in Courses Eligible for College Credit 1000 750 + 245% 908 500 559 250 263 219 342 0 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018
SAT Participation 600 + 78% 450 524 384 300 295 263 150 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 SAT
PLANNING OUR FUTURE K-8 SCHOOL ZONES HIGH SCHOOL REDESIGN
K-8 SCHOOL ZONES
WHY K-8 SCHOOLS?
K-8 SCHOOL ZONES Community Feedback - Too many transitions between schools - Children in multiple schools District Response - 2014-2015: K-6 Zones - 2018-2019: K-8 Zones
K-8 SCHOOL ZONES RESEARCH Increased Academic Success Milwaukee - Students in the K 8 schools had higher academic achievement as measured by both grade point averages and standardized test scores, especially in math. Baltimore - The researchers found that the students in the K 8 schools scored much higher than their middle school counterparts on standardized achievement measures in reading, language arts, and math more than 70 percent of the K 8 students were admitted into Baltimore's most competitive high schools, compared with only 54 percent of students from the middle schools Philadelphia - Once in high school, the grade point averages of students who had attended K 8 schools were higher than those of former middle school students As a group, K 8 schools are more effective than middle-grades schools serving similar communities. Citation: Mayhem in the Middle: Why We Should Switch to K-8 Educational Leadership, ASCD, April 2006
K-8 SCHOOL ZONES RESEARCH Smaller cohorts of middle school students leads to better experiences - Cohort size has a pronounced influence on student achievement during these school years (Rockoff & Lockwood) - Current LMS Enrollment: 1,771 in 7th & 8th Grades - Future 7th & 8th Grade Enrollment: 75 (School 5) to 300 (PGTA) Strong community of learners and citizenship model of learning - K-8 schools allow for a stronger sense of community and talk about benefits, such as teachers who have known students since kindergarten, and cross-grade collaboration opportunities like having older students read to or tutor younger children (Jacobson, 2017)
K-8 SCHOOL ZONES RESEARCH Better Student Attendance: - Absences are higher for students in middle schools than for their peers in K-8 Schools Better Overall Quality: - Parents rated elementary schools serving K-8 students as higher on Overall Education Quality, Academic Rigor, and School Safety Citation: Stuck in the Middle Rockoff & Lockwood, April 2010
K-8 SCHOOL ZONES SEPTEMBER 2018 1 2 & 9 3 5/5A 6 7 & 19 8/8A 10/10A 11
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERS School 15 & 15 Annex School 15 & 15 Annex School 16 School 16
NEXT STEPS: Adopt K-8 School Zone Addresses Policy/Regulation Inform Parents and Students with School Assignments (Spring 2018) Renovate School Facilities Move Instructional Materials and Furniture Close Lincoln Middle School effective July 1, 2018
HIGH SCHOOL REDESIGN
WHY REDESIGN? 2016 U.S. News & World Report: The best performing high schools in the nation provide students with clear programs designed to strengthen knowledge in specific areas of study, with rigorous content aligned to high expectations for student achievement.
WHY REDESIGN? Reduce the overcrowding at Passaic High School Create multiple options for rigorous academic programs and experiences Provide clearly developed Pathways for high school graduation and postsecondary success
HIGH SCHOOL REDESIGN SEPTEMBER 2018 Passaic Preparatory Academy Passaic Academy for Science & Engineering Passaic High School
Passaic Preparatory Academy Location: 252 Boulevard This school for 900 students in grades 6-12 will provide the opportunity to participate in Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment college courses in academics and the arts. Programs Offered: Humanities Visual Arts Musical Arts Dramatic Arts AP Capstone Research & Seminar
Passaic Academy for Science & Engineering Location: 291 Lafayette Avenue This school for 900 students in grades 6-12 will provide the opportunity to participate in a variety of advanced Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) courses. Programs Offered: Advanced Mathematics Biomedical Science Data Analytics Biotechology Computer Science Engineering/Aeronautical Engineering
WHY 6-12? Keep our top performing students in Passaic who have been leaving after 6th or 8th grade Provide early opportunities for high level courses Give students the opportunity to participate in college level and STEM courses as early as 6th and 7th grade.
TOP SCHOOLS IN THE NATION US News & World Report High School Rankings: 1. BASIS Scottsdale, Grades 5-12, Scottsdale, AZ 2. BASIS Tucson North, Grades 5-12, Tucson, AZ 3. BASIS Oro Valley, Grades 5-12, Oro Valley, AZ 10. Pacific Collegiate School, Grades 7-12, Santa Cruz, CA 12. Oxford Academy, Grades 7-12, Cypress, CA 14. Whitney HS, Grades 7-12, Cerritos, CA 37. Central Magnet School,Grades 6-12 Murfreesboro, TN 52. Young Women s Preparatory Academy, Grades 6-12, Miami, FL 73. Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies, Grades 6-12, L.A., CA 88. Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy, Miami, FL
TOP SCHOOLS IN THE NATION Business Insider Top Private Schools - #6 Harvard Westlake, Grades 7-12, L.A., CA - #7 Groton School, Grades 8-12, Groton, MA - #11 Flintridge Preparatory School, Grades 7-12, La Canada Flintridge, CA - #13 Roxbury Latin School, Grades 7-12, West Roxbury, MA New Jersey Monthly Best Urban High Schools - Science Park High School, Newark, Grades 7-12 - LEAP STEM Academy, Newark, Grades 7-12
Passaic High School Passaic High School will provide students in grades 9-12 clear college and career pathways. As an AVID school, students will participate in specialized programs, with clear opportunities to graduate with 15 college credits and/or a career certification. Programs Offered: Radio and Television Health Sciences Education NAF Finance Academy Automotive Engineering Information Technology Building Trades NJROTC Criminal Justice & Public Safety
HIGH SCHOOL REDESIGN Each school will have its own Principal and Assistant Principals Students will be allowed to apply to all three high schools. Board regulations will be forthcoming as to the selection process.
HIGH SCHOOL REDESIGN PHS Marching Band & Athletics will include students from all three high schools and compete under the banner of Passaic High School Individual extracurricular Clubs & Programs will be allowed at each of the schools for programs such as chorus and theatre.
HIGH SCHOOL REDESIGN Advanced Placement (AP) and Dual Enrollment (DE) courses will be offered across all three schools; specific courses may vary based on the programs offered at each school. An optional 10th period class may be offered to allow students to earn additional college-credit bearing courses. Bilingual and Special Education classes will be offered across all three schools, dependent upon the needs of the students.
NEXT STEPS: Hire 3 High School Principals Adopt a High School Student Application and Selection Policy/Regulation Provide High School Selection Brochure for Students and Community Students Apply to Schools Students Selected for Schools Phase One of School Facilities Renovation