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- Annapolis High - Challenges to Student Success
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DEMOGRAPHICS YEAR SCHOOL OPENED 1979 ATTENDANCE RATE (%) 88.9 student Enrollment 1981 Race/Ethnicity (%) African American....................... 26.75 Hawaii/Pac. Islander.......................... White.............................. 31.55 Multiracial...................... 2.93 Hispanic......................... 35.39 American Indian/AK....................... Asian.............................. 3.03 GENDER (%) Male................................ 45.08 Female........................... 54.9 Special Services** (%) FARMS........................... 42.9 504.................................. 6.2 Special Ed..................... 8.2 LEP................................. 15.4 Title 1............................. no Annapolis High School is the oldest high school in AACPS and one of the oldest in the state of Maryland. The School opened in 1896 on Green Street in the city of Annapolis and has had three separate campuses since its inception.
Annapolis High School
Key Challenges to Student Success
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The students who attend Annapolis High School are influenced daily by events, situations, and circumstances that occur at home and in their neighborhood. While there are numerous factors that contribute to student achievement at Annapolis High, the school leadership team has narrowed its focus to the following challenges to student success, with the acknowledgement that this is not an all-inclusive list and that some students may be affected by other opportunities or issues in their young lives.
This school's key challenges to student success are also noted in the boxes shown below.
Challenges to Student Success
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Traditional MSDE and/or school-based student challenges
- Attendance Rates
- Discipline Rates
- LEP (Limited English Proficiency) Students
- Special Education student enrollment
- Student Mobility Rate
- 9th Grade pass or promotion rates
- Quarterly Assessments scores - English
- Quarterly Assessments scores - Mathematics
- PARCC Scores - Algebra I (Grade 9)
Annapolis High School is the oldest high school in AACPS and one of the oldest in the state of Maryland. The School opened in 1896 on Green Street in the city of Annapolis and has had three separate campuses since its inception. Touted and influential alumni include Patriots Head coach Bill Belichick, Former mayor of Annapolis Roger (Pip) Moyer, Janice Hayes – Williams (Mayor’s Office), Rhonda Pindell-Charles (Alderwoman), Sheila Tolliver – Politician, Ted Levitt – Restaurant Owner, Les Stanton – government, Warren Duckett - Law. Annapolis High School integrated with Bates High School in 1966. Annapolis High School is located on Riva Rd in Annapolis which is not in the city of Annapolis. The location is suburban but the student body (most diverse in AACPS: 30% Black, 36% Hispanic, 34% White) that it supports is predominantly from the city. A term to represent this dichotomy is inner-suburban. Annapolis High School is a Green School and a Wellness School of Distinction all the while being noted for its International Baccalaureate Program that offers MYP programs for all learners, Performing and Visual Arts Program, and a strong and representative comprehensive academic program as well as the largest program for English Language Learners in AACPS. Annapolis has grown significantly in population over the past few years; currently 2080 students. The student body is quite unique with 26% African American, 36% Hispanic and 32% White. There are many areas for celebration at our unique and special school including students and staff who have reported an increase in how the school makes them feel connected and supported (6% increase for staff and 5 % increase for students), highest % of students earning their IB diploma in AACPS (Average of 66% over the last three years), consistency with the percentage of students earning a 3 or higher on AP tests (58%) and an increase in percentage of students earning a 3 or better within SPED, FARMS, AA, Hispanic student groups. Annapolis High School contains and supports the Performing Visual Arts Magnet students which currently supports approximately 250 students across six majors. The English 10 and Algebra I PARCC assessments are areas for continued focus especially within certain student groups while the overall passing percentages has shown growth of 1% and 3% respectfully. Annapolis High School supports a thriving Signature Program – Change Engineering and as such is in line with AACPS expectations (two courses offered and a leadership series) while also developing an award winning AVID program (most money in scholarships in 2017). In addition AHS has a thriving NJROTC program which is consistently in the top 15% in the country and supports our students and the students of eight other comprehensive high schools. For the 2018-2019 school year Annapolis High School will focus on Strategic Plan Strategies All Means All and Ready Set Launch. Within these strategies we will focus on Indicators of Success: Increase the percentage of students who report that AACPS staff care for and support them (Relationships and Readiness) and Increase the percentage of students in grades 9-12 who meet or exceed expectations on standardized English and math assessments and Increase the percentage of ninth grader who matriculate to 10th grade status after one year (Rigor and Readiness), and Increase the percentage of students (total and unique) involved annually in clubs, organization, competitions, or other co-curricular offerings (Relationships, Rigor and Readiness). We have chosen to work on these areas as current areas of concern- the total number of referrals written this year (1,121), the disparity in discipline within certain student groups (the disparity in percentage of students referred will continue to be a point of emphasis). and the attendance rate (overall 90% but very low for Hispanic - 87%, ESOL - 85%, and FARMS - 88%). Although there was a slight increase in overall PARCC performance we are concerned by the students earning a PLD 4 or 5 on either assessment (46% for English 10 and 16% for Algebra I). These results were a contributing factor in choosing the Indicators of Success.
Although there was a slight increase in overall PARCC performance we are concerned by the students earning a PLD 4 or 5 on either assessment (46% for English 10 and 16% for Algebra I). These results were a contributing factor in choosing this Indicator of Success.
Although there was a slight increase in overall PARCC performance we are concerned by the students earning a PLD 4 or 5 on either assessment (46% for English 10 and 16% for Algebra I). These results were a contributing factor in choosing this Indicator of Success.
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Non-Traditional Socio-Economic Challenges
- Socio-Economic Issues (employment, income levels, housing costs)
- Limited English proficiency for students and/or families
During the 2017-2018 school year, Overlook was a AAA school. For the 2018-2019 school year, we are a Targeted Title I school with approximately 40% of our students who are FARM students. We also have an increase in ESOL students. Our ESOL student was allotted .5 for the 2017- 2018 school year and .7 for the current school year, 2018- 2019.
According to the 2017- 2018 MSDE Staff Survey 77% of the staff reported feeling like they belonged to the school and Overlook continues to engage the Overlook staff to increase collaboration and a sense of team as we support our students, even as new faces come on board.
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HISTORICAL SCHOOL & COMMUNITY CHALLENGES THAT HAVE INFLUENCED THE WRITING OF THIS SCHOOL'S STORY
- Socio-economic community issues (employment, income levels, housing costs)
- Limited English proficiency for students and/or families
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Faces of AACPS - Stories of Success
Strategic Indicators Chosen by Annapolis High School
Progress we are making on our strategic plan indicators