Walnut Hills High School State of the School Setting a Course for 2014-15 Mission Statement Walnut Hills High School, a classical six-year college preparatory high school, is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in a culturally diverse community. Academic ability, respect for learning, and a will to achieve are tools for the student body and the faculty alike. Analytical and creative thinking skills equip students to draw upon the knowledge of the past, to weigh questions of the present, and to envision possibilities of the future. Involvement in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities provide additional opportunities for pursuing intellectual, social and athletic goals. We believe that intellectual achievement is intrinsically valuable in a democratic atmosphere of mutual respect, social equality ,and personal responsibility. Who are Our Students? 2013-14 2014-15 7 444 504 8 394 459 9 439 454 10 392 466 11 390 395 12 373 385 Total 2432 2663 Grade 2013-2014 In review SAT Results 2011 V 591 M 571 W 567 All 1729 2012 606 594 588 1786 2013 2014 Nation 613 611 589 1813 610 591 586 1787 497 513 487 1497 2013-2014 In review ACT Results 2011 English Math Reading Science Composite 26.0 25.1 26.2 24.8 25.7 2012 26.6 25.4 26.7 24.8 26.0 2013 26.5 25.5 26.4 25.1 26.0 2014 WHHS Nation 26.2 24.9 26.3 24.8 25.7 21.0 21.1 21.1 20.9 21.0 2013-2014 In review AP Results 2009 Total AP students Number of exams Students w/ scores 3+ % with scores 3+ 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 567 553 575 726 747 788 1342 1269 1237 1786 1787 1928 469 465 491 602 640 666 83 84 85 83 86 85 2013-2014 In review Equity and Excellence (Percent of graduating seniors passing one or more AP exams) 2011 2012 2013 2014 83% 85% 86% 85% 2013-2014 In review Failure Rate (Percent of students not able to return the following year due to excessive failing grades) Number of students 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 175 128 78 89 Total Enrollment 2181 2370 2275 2441 Percent of total 8.02 5.40 3.43 3.64 2013-2014 In review National Merit Semi Finalist National Merit Commended Senior Class Percentage 2014 20 29 384 12.8 2013 17 15 365 8.8 2012 23 23 350 12.8 2011 21 13 342 10.0 2010 17 16 345 9.6 Performance Index Year Score 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 109.5 110.7 111.8 112.2 112.7 113.2 2014-2015 Additions to Course Catalog Chinese I AA Professional Athletic Studies AP Physics I/II Irish American History Facility Updates • South Campus Christopher Facility Opens October 30, 2014 • Capital Campaign to raise funds for tennis court upgrade • Possible property acquisition New Faculty/Staff New Teachers Chris Bannister Daniel Beaven Rebecca Bogard Sam Canty Aaron Cucchetti Joseph Gerth Jill Hollander Evan Ivory Jim Martin Brian Miller Denise Pfeiffer Lauren Posta Mary Rhame Jake Riordan Mackenzie Schimizzie Barrett Smith Katie Sullivan Kim Watling Shanli Zhao Subject Math Latin English Social Studies Visual Arts SS Assistant Principal Assistant AD Technology English Science English Math English Math Latin Science Visual Arts Chinese Long-range Plan Initiatives 2013-2014 In Review Curriculum 1.a. 1.b. 1.j. 5. Ensure equal opportunity for academic success by establishing high expectations in all level of coursework Establish high standards for writing, reading comprehension and speaking Document articulation and alignment of curriculum within and across disciplinary departments Investigate adding influential, impactful world-wide languages to the Modern World Language Dep’t Teaching 5. 8. Facilitate conversations throughout the departments regarding common course standards Promote a climate of full-cycle assessment that honors critical reflection on disaggregated data Facility Enhancement 1. 2. Ensure adequate facilities for the future Install appropriate technology throughout the building to deliver programs Marketing 1. 3. Maintain a strategic, comprehensive recruiting program Increase stakeholder communications Long-range Plan Initiatives 2013-2014 In Review Con’t Support Services 6. 7. Explore ideal school/class size Expand tutoring and mentoring networks Long-range Plan Initiatives 2014-2015 Curriculum 4. 6. 8. Continue to be the leading college preparatory school in the tri-state area by providing an advanced placement program second to none in quality and variety. Research methods for expanding a STEM curriculum pathway. Utilize university partnerships to implement dual credit courses into the schedule. Teaching 2. Integrate technology meaningfully and purposefully. Support services 6. 9. Explore ideal school/class size questions Expand exit interviews. Facilities 2. Install appropriate technology throughout the building to deliver instruction. Marketing 3. Increase stakeholder communications.