High Schools That Work
The key practices of High Schools That Work are as follows:
Higher Expectations
Revising Vocational Curriculum
Revising Academic Curriculum
Challenging Program of Study
Teachers Working Together
Change Instructional Process
Guidance and Advisement
Extra Help and Extra Time
Work-Based Learning
Assessment and Evaluation Information
Recommended Curriculum: At least four English credits in courses with content equal to that of college preparatory
English. At least four credits in mathematics and three in science, with two credits in each subject from courses with
content equal to that of college preparatory mathematics and science courses. The program of study should include
science in the 11th or 12th grade and mathematics in the senior year. At least three social studies credits in courses with
content equal to that of college preparatory courses. At least four related credits in a broad field of vocational studies. At
least two credits in related academic or technical fields, including one-half credit in a basic computer course.
Advisor/Advisee Program: The purpose of a teacher advisement program is to provide guidance and counseling to assist
students in establishing the connection between what they are learning in school and their goals beyond high school.
Listed below are some guidelines for implementing this program:
Teachers will serve in the capacity of a career advisor.
Students are assigned to an advisement class by grade level.
Advisement class assignment should be limited to 20-25 students per advisor.
Students remain with the same advisor until graduation or until they transfer to another school.
After a four-year cycle the teacher/advisor will be assigned to a new ninth grade group.
Students meet with the advisor to participate in TEAM lessons designed by a select group of teachers as an aid to enable
students to maximize their career potential.
Advisor/Advisee/Parent(s) meet to discuss and plan the studentsÂ’ Five-Year Educational Plan at registration time.
The key practices of High Schools That Work are as follows:
Higher Expectations
Revising Vocational Curriculum
Revising Academic Curriculum
Challenging Program of Study
Teachers Working Together
Change Instructional Process
Guidance and Advisement
Extra Help and Extra Time
Work-Based Learning
Assessment and Evaluation Information
Recommended Curriculum: At least four English credits in courses with content equal to that of college preparatory
English. At least four credits in mathematics and three in science, with two credits in each subject from courses with
content equal to that of college preparatory mathematics and science courses. The program of study should include
science in the 11th or 12th grade and mathematics in the senior year. At least three social studies credits in courses with
content equal to that of college preparatory courses. At least four related credits in a broad field of vocational studies. At
least two credits in related academic or technical fields, including one-half credit in a basic computer course.
Advisor/Advisee Program: The purpose of a teacher advisement program is to provide guidance and counseling to assist
students in establishing the connection between what they are learning in school and their goals beyond high school.
Listed below are some guidelines for implementing this program:
Teachers will serve in the capacity of a career advisor.
Students are assigned to an advisement class by grade level.
Advisement class assignment should be limited to 20-25 students per advisor.
Students remain with the same advisor until graduation or until they transfer to another school.
After a four-year cycle the teacher/advisor will be assigned to a new ninth grade group.
Students meet with the advisor to participate in TEAM lessons designed by a select group of teachers as an aid to enable
students to maximize their career potential.
Advisor/Advisee/Parent(s) meet to discuss and plan the studentsÂ’ Five-Year Educational Plan at registration time.
| Students preparing for an advisory session. |