Technology Program Administrator

Bryan County High School Technology Center

Jessica Elmore 10/18/2013

This Technology Program Administrator is a comprehensive report about Bryan County High Schools Technology Center.

Technology Program Administrator

Executive Summary: The faculty of Bryan County High School identifies that technology must play an important role in the educational process. The ultimate goal is to utilize technology to improve and enhance the teaching and learning of each individual. Bryan County High School developed a committee to discuss essential elements that will enhance the effectiveness of the instructional process. The committee consists of administration, technology resource teacher, Media Specialists, and department chairs from each content area. The committee targeted six main essential elements: Instruction and Training, Staff development, Planning Components, Access to Technology, Administration, and Technical Services and Supports to focus on for the next school year. Members of the committee developed objectives, strategies, timelines, and budgets for the implementation of technology. The Technology Committee came up with a functional technology plan that envisions a technology rich environment for Bryan County High School. Students, staff, and the community must be inspired through the areas of critical thinking, creative communication, and analytical problem solving; thus allowing them to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to become contributing members of our society and life-long learners. The technology committee meets quarterly to evaluate the technology plan, re-prioritize needs, promote changes, and make budgetary recommendations. The technology resource teacher establishes a calendar with activities for each week, called Tech Tuesday. Tech Tuesday is scheduled for every other Tuesday of the month. A calendar, using Microsoft Outlook, is sent to all staff. The activities that the technology resource teacher will focus on this school year will be Schoolnet, Webpages, Edmodo, Google Applications for Educators, QR code generation and implementation, Web 2.0 tools to use in the classroom, ipad lab, and Powerteacher.

Organizational Chart: Link: https://bubbl.us/?h=1a2cbc/33ce2c/170Uztn8Ft5y6

Methods: The methods used in this report come from a variety of resources, interviews, checklist, and internal reports. The interviews were given to several technology participants, a teacher, technology resource teacher, administrator, and the media specialist. The interviews were completed separately. The interviewer, the observation teacher, completed each interview. A checklist of all technology used at the technology center was used in this particular report. A checklist was completed in order to know what technology was used throughout the school and in different locations of the school. Several internal reports were used for this report, needs assessment completed at the end of the 2012 school year, and the current technology plan. The needs assessment completed at the end of the last school year was reviewed to see how the technology center reviewed the needs of the school for the upcoming school year. The technology plan was reviewed to see how it was being implemented in the school by all staff. Center Context and Goals: Bryan County High School is located in the northern section of the county. The Bryan County technology center services 602 students. Based on the 2012 statistics Bryan County High School services a student population that is 72% white, 22% black, 2% Hispanic, 2% Multi-Race and 1% Native American. 64% of the students receive free or reduced lunch. The centers mission statement is to Instill Academic Excellence Every Day. The vision statement is, Preparing Students, Securing the Future. Bryan County High School Technology Center currently has 437 computers with new computers being purchased as funding allows. The school has two business labs, one instructional lab, two technology labs, three science labs, and a minimum of two computers in each classroom. The labs are equipped with printers, scanners, document cameras, Turning Point Kits, laser pointers, and digital cameras. The technology lab and the media center have a laptop, LCD projector, and a CD writer for checkout. A computer on a rolling card in the technology lab can also be checked out for classroom use. Each classroom is the main building has 5 network connections. Each portable has three network connections. Each classroom has Qumo pads, Elmo, Redcat devices, a teacher computer, and at least 2 student computers. Three Science classrooms have the capabilities of having 15 computers each that can be on the network. The internal staff at the Bryan County High School Technology Center consists of Chris Lawson, Technology Resource Teacher; Tiffany Hursey, Technology Resource Center; Christy Dyson, Media Specialist; Tracy Foxworth, Instruction and Input; Karen Lynn, Technical Services and Support; Rod Backman, Assistant Principal; and Dawn Hadley, Principal. The external staff at Bryan County School System consists of Laurie Warren, Director of Technology; Lynne McCoy, Student Information Specialist; Hugh Rimes, System Technology Specialist; Jim Allen, System Technology Specialist; and Lisa Wright, Technology Support Specialist. Center Activities: There are many different activites that are carried out within this center. The center activities include Tech Tuesdays, School District trainings, In-service trainings for teachers and students, monthly evaluations, community trainings, daily routine maintenance, and individual trainings. Each one of these activities is conducted each month. The description of Tech Tuesday is an in-service training conducted in one of the computer labs over a new or upcoming technology that will be implemented in the school or school system.

The participants are usually teachers, staff, and administrators. On Tuesdays, the Technology Resource Teacher and content teachers will schedule appointments in order to train students on specific technologies that will be implemented in the classroom. These are usually conducted in one of the labs. The Technology Resource Teacher will conduct monthly evaluations on the technology uses in the entire school. This is usually done using a Google form, everyone including parents, staff, and students are participants in the monthly report. The Technology Resource Teacher also evaluates Edmodo, Powerschool, Websites, and Google drive uses, and positions good notes on the teachers doors of the ones who are participating. The community trainings are usually done after school hours. They are held once a month in the one of the labs. These trainings are done for parents of students who are in the high school. These trainings are used to help parents navigate through some of the programs that the school system has adapted such as, Powerschool and Edmodo. These are usually 30 minute trainings and a lot of question/answer trainings. Routine maintenance of the technology used at the center is also conducted on a daily basis. These activities include routine maintenance, scheduling labs, scheduling individualized trainings, and submitting electronic technology work orders. Evaluation: Based on the information that I have collected throughout the report process, BCHS technology center is implementing and fulfilling all expectations followed by the technology plan, needs assessment review, and the mission of the center. The goal to integrate technology into the classroom to enhance teaching and learning is increasing student achievement in the classroom. The only ongoing integration process that has not been fulfilled, based on the technology timeline, is to update the computers in the Media Center. This is a funding issue inwhich budget cuts have put a slight delay in the process. Within the administrative uses at the center, the administrators do not use multimedia tools in order to communicate and address audiences. The administration consistently monitors the school website for changes and corrections in the school website. All teachers are incorporating technology into their lesson plans and within the classroom lesson. The technology center has provided parents and students access to the parent portal, but the demographics at this end of the county is prohibiting some of the parents and students from having internet access and accessing the parent portal at home. Based on the organizational chart, the roles and duties of the technology department is becoming more and more important in the school system. The schools are depending strictly on the technology resource teachers to implement and answer all technology questions. The technology resource teacher has to provide extensive monthly data of technology use. In my observation of the center, all goals have either been mastered or in process. I feel that this center is implementing many great technology opportunities for the students and teachers. The teachers and students have access to many different technologies and are accessing technology in the classroom. Instructional technology in the classroom is a benefit for the students. As the technology increases and the students access more technology, they have a better understanding of the concepts taught. I feel that the administration could help the teachers and the students implement new technology. I also feel that the teachers should all have Ipads. The Ipad labs help increase understanding of different concepts. I also feel that web 2.0 tools could also be implemented in the classroom in order to increase student achievement. Monthly Report: Link:
https://magic.piktochart.com/output/537020-dark

Appendix:

Interview 1. Who works on the technology plan for this center? 2. Who is involved with this center? 3. What are the demographics of the school? 4. What technology is used in the classroom? 5. How many computers are there in the center? 6. How many labs are used in the center? What kind of labs? What are included in each lab? 7. Have you me all requirements of the previous technology plan? 8. What technology is available to students who may have a 504, SST, or special education IEP? 9. What technology is available to students with disabilities? 10. What types of in-service or outside training have been or are going to be provided for teacher use, administrative use, community use, or student use? What are some for instructional purposes? 11. What is the main fall back for not providing new technology? 12. What procedures are set for technology use? 13. What are the goals, mission, and vision for the center? 14. Who are the stakeholders? 15. What are some new and upcoming technologies that will be implemented this upcoming year? 16. Who is in charge of implementing the technology being taught? 17. Who is responsible for looking at the webpages to make sure all information is correct and current?

Bryan County High School Technology Plan

Dr. Dawn Hadley, Principal Dr. Rod Backman, Assistant Principal Bryan County High School 1234 Camellia Drive Pembroke, Georgia 31321 912 626-5060

2012 - 2013

Table of Contents
Page Review of Previous Plan Executive Summary Planning Process Technology Committee Coordination with Other Local Planning Initiatives Bryan County High School General Information Mission Statement Vision BCHSs Access to Technology Access to Technology Gap Analysis Instructional Technology Administrative Components Access to Technology Parent/Community Uses of Technology Appendix 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 10 20 21 22 27 30 32 36

Review of Previous Plan

Bryan County High School continually strives to provide students with the best possible education, preparing all students to function effectively in the society in which they live. Therefore, we believe all students at Bryan County High School must develop competencies in using and applying a broad range of technology to support lifelong learning. Bryan County High School utilizes the current technology plan to ensure students develop the necessary proficiencies in technology. The technology committee meets quarterly to review the current plan. Each year the technology committee revises the schools technology plan to ensure that students have the latest technology trends available.

Executive Summary
The faculty of Bryan County High School realizes that technology must play a major role in the educational process. The ultimate goal is to utilize technology to improve and enhance the teaching and learning process. Bryan County High School (Technology Subcommittees): Instructional and Training Staff Development Planning Components Access to Technology Administrative Technical Services and Support. Members of the subcommittees seek to develop the objectives, strategies, timeline, and budgets for the technology plan devised. The results of the Technology Committee are a far-reaching, aggressive technology plan that envisions a technology rich environment for Bryan County High School. Students and staff must be empowered through the use of technology to think more critically, communicate more creatively, and solve problems more analytically, thus allowing them to gain those skills necessary to become contributing members of our society and life-long learners. The full Technology Committee will meet quarterly to evaluate the plan, re-prioritize needs, promote changes, and make budgetary recommendations.

Planning Process
The purpose of the technology plan is to guide the direction Bryan County High School will take in integrating technology with instruction to enhance the teaching and learning process throughout the community. The integration of technology will also serve to create a more efficient and effective workplace.

Bryan County High School

Technology Committee
2012-2013
Committee Chairman
Chris Lawson Technology Specialist

Subcommittee Chairmen Dr. Dawn Hadley Tracey Foxworth Karen Lynn Planning & Administration Instructional & Input Technical Services & Support Members Christy Dyson Haley Bacon Keith Corbin Pam Crawford Lisa Safley Mark Wilson TaRee. Driggers Janki Patel Ben Hawkins Charlene Koskela Pam Anderson Tom Marlatt
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Principal Literature Business Education

Media Specialist Math Teacher Social Studies Science Fine Arts Health/P.E. Special Education Student Student Community/Parent Business Bryan County Sheriffs Department

Coordination with Other Local Planning Initiatives

Bryan County High Schools Technology Committee, School Improvement Committee, GAPPS Committee, Leadership Team, Media Committee, Special Education Department, Vocational Department, Instructional Department Heads, and ESL instructors provide input into the schools technology plan. Careful coordination with these individual groups insures that Bryan County High Schools plan includes all the necessary components for successful integration of technology into the curriculum.

Bryan County High School General Information

Bryan County High School is located in the northern section of a county divided by a federal military installation. The 49-acre campus is located in the city limits of Pembroke, the county seat. Students attending BCHS live primarily in the large unincorporated area of the surrounding county, some as far as 20 miles away, and most must be transported by bus. Bryan County High Middle School is physically attached to Bryan County High School. The two schools share the media center, cafeteria, and physical education facilities. Bryan County High School serves a community in transition. Bryan County is fourth on the list of Georgias fastest growing counties. The population is 69.3 per square mile. The median age is 30. In 2011, per capita income equaled $28,365.00. In spite of the steady population growth, the north end of Bryan County has not experienced significant growth in industry. The majority of citizens commute to work outside Bryan County. The community maintains a rural nature with a large percentage of families below the poverty level. It should be noted that despite population growth, Bryan County High School has experienced no significant changes in the ethnic composition of the student body. The 2012 statistics reveal Bryan County High School has a student population that is 72% White, 22% Black, 2% Hispanic, 2% Multi-Race, and I% Native American. Sixty-four percent of the students at BCHS receive free or reduced lunch. The needs of BCHS students are assessed by reviewing and analyzing testing programs and statistics listed below: 1. End-of-Course Test 2. Georgia High School Graduation Tests 3. County Benchmark Tests 4. GRASP Testing 5. Grade Distribution Reports calculated at the end of each semester 6. Informal surveys of staff, parents, and students 7. Drop-out statistics calculated at the end of each year. 8. Vocational Testing These scores are used as pretest and posttest data to determine the level of improvement in each area and to assess individual and program needs. Objectives are measured using testing and other school data. The BCHS School Improvement Committee meets regularly to discuss school needs and analyze progress towards the goals. Input is sought both formally and informally from all faculty and staff members. Parents and students provide input through the school improvement committee and other school related committees. Other groups and committees that assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Bryan County High Schools improvement include the Technology Committee, School Improvement Com mittee, GAPSS Committee, Leadership Team, Media Committee, Special Education Department, Vocational Department, Instructional Department Heads, Guidance Committee, and Boosters Club. A majority of the committees include students, parents, teachers, and business and community members.

The various test scores are used to establish specific achievement goals and performance goals. Course objectives, guides, and rubrics are correlated to the tests and to state standards. Teachers daily lesson plans are correlated to course guides and the state standards. Lesson plans provide documentation that students are being taught and evaluated regarding their progress toward meeting state standards. Standardized measures, county benchmark tests, and teacher-made assessments are used to evaluate student and program objectives and goals. A scope and sequence of skills is established, materials are matched to instructional goals and objectives, and long-term and short-term instructional plans are designed. BCHS staff members use a variety of formal and informal evaluation techniques such as ASVAP, Compass, GRASP, GHSGT, EOCTs, County Benchmark Tests, SAT, parent, student, and staff surveys, and Grade Distribution Reports to establish progress towards achievement of student and program goals and objectives. The various committees and clubs at Bryan County High School meet regularly to assess progress towards course objectives, plan improvements, and establish programs between grades, courses, and schools. The committees suggest materials and activities to meet individual and program needs when special funding becomes available and on a recurring basis in the schools and systems budgetary process.

Bryan County High School EOCT/Graduation Rate Data School Year ending 2012
Gray areas indicate subgroup scores that do not count, but we have data for that subgroup
# Tested 131 * 29 * * 102 * 13 * 92 2011 Proficiency Rate 79.0 * 69.0 * * 81.0 * 46.0 * 75.0 # Tested 117 2 30 3 1 77 4 9 73 2012 Proficiency Rate 85.5 50.0 66.7 33.3 100.0 91.0 75.0 33.3 78.1 2012 Performance Target 83.6 87.5 76.2 78.3 84.5 90.6 89.9 50.0 50.2 76.2

School

Assessment

Student Group All Students Asian/Pacific Islander African American Hispanic American Indian Caucasian Multi-Racial SWD EL (LEP) Econ. Disadv.

Bryan County High

9 Lit/ Comp

th

Male 73 tested (83.8%) Female 43 tested (88.4%)

School

Assessment

Student Group All Students Asian/Pacific Islander African American Hispanic American Indian Caucasian Multi-Racial SWD EL (LEP) Econ. Disadv.

# Tested 121 * 24 * * 88 * * * 70

2011 Proficiency Rate 79.0 * 67.0 * * 83.0 * * * 77.0

# Tested 127 1 29 1 95 1 12 74

2012 Proficiency Rate 86.6 100. 75.8 100. 89.4 100. 41.6 83.8

2012 Performance Target 88.7 92.6 83.6 84.0 91.3 93.6 91.8 58.9 59.0 83.3

Bryan County High

American Lit/Comp

Male 73 tested (84.9%) Female 54 tested (88.9%)

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School

Assessment

Student Group All Students Asian/Pacific Islander African American Hispanic American Indian Caucasian Multi-Racial SWD EL (LEP) Econ. Disadv.

# Tested 125 * 36 * * 88 * 12 * 88

2011 Proficiency Rate 59.0 * 33.0 * * 69.0 * 33.0 * 57.0

# Tested 123

2012 Proficiency Rate 69.1

2012 Performance Target 71.7 84.1 57.7 65.8 74.2 83.9 78.4 40.4 42.5 60.7

Bryan County High

Biology

30 4 85 10 86

43.4 100. 75.3 10.0 62.8

Male 66 tested (72.8%) Female 57 tested (64.9%)

School

Assessment

Student Group All Students Asian/Pacific Islander African American Hispanic American Indian Caucasian Multi-Racial SWD EL (LEP) Econ. Disadv.

# Tested 230 * 44 * * 176 * 18 * 134

2011 Proficiency Rate 78.0 * 52.0 * * 84.0 * 44.0 * 72.0

# Tested 131 1 30 1 97 2 13 82

2012 Proficiency Rate 77.8 100. 63.4 100. 81.4 100. 53.9 74.4

2012 Performance Target 77.1 88.0 66.3 74.1 79.5 87.1 84.4 50.3 55.6 70.1

Bryan County High

Physical Science

Male 70 tested (71.5%) Female 61 tested (85.2%)

School

Assessment

Student Group All Students Asian/Pacific Islander African American Hispanic American Indian Caucasian Multi-Racial SWD EL (LEP) Econ. Disadv.

# Tested 136 * 29 * * 107 * 14 * 96

2011 Proficiency Rate 47.0 * 31.0 * * 50.0 * 7.0 * 41.0

# Tested 125 1 30 3 1 86 3 12 85

2012 Proficiency Rate 62.4 100 36.7 67.7 100. 68.6 33.3 16.7 51.8

2012 Performance Target 64.3 85.1 50.9 59.4 65.3 75.1 70.0 31.1 43.7 52.6

Bryan County High

Math I

Male 74 tested (63.5%) Female 51 tested (60.8%)

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School

Assessment

Student Group All Students Asian/Pacific Islander African American Hispanic American Indian Caucasian Multi-Racial SWD EL (LEP) Econ. Disadv.

# Tested 150 * 29 * * 115 * 11 * 88

2011 Proficiency Rate 52.0 * 45.0 * * 52.0 * 27.0 * 47.0

# Tested 128

2012 Proficiency Rate 62.5

2012 Performance Target 60.8 83.8 45.7 56.2 63.5 72.2 65.9 31.5 47.4 48.3

Bryan County High

Math II

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38.7

96 1 14 93

44.8 100. 21.4 38.7

Male 67 tested (32.8%) Female 61 tested (54.1%)

School

Assessment

Student Group All Students Asian/Pacific Islander African American Hispanic American Indian Caucasian Multi-Racial SWD EL (LEP) Econ. Disadv.

# Tested 138 * 33 * * 100 * 10 * 74

2011 Proficiency Rate 72.0 * 45.0 * * 81.0 * 30.0 * 57.0

# Tested 110 2 22 1 82 9 61

2012 Proficiency Rate 61.0 100. 40.9 100 65.9 22.2 55.7

2012 Performance Target 75.0 88.7 62.9 69.3 74.5 84.9 79.5 42.2 49.6 63.8

Bryan County High

Economics

Male 53 tested (64.9%) Female 57 tested (56.6%)

School

Assessment

Student Group All Students Asian/Pacific Islander African American Hispanic American Indian Caucasian Multi-Racial SWD EL (LEP) Econ. Disadv.

# Tested 119 * 24 * * 88 * * * 71

2011 Proficiency Rate 47.0 * 17.0 * * 55.0 * * * 41.0

# Tested 116 1 27 1 86 1 6 61

2012 Proficiency Rate 60.3 100. 40.7 100. 65.1 100. 50.0 57.4

2012 Performance Target 67.6 85.7 54.7 62.2 74.5 78.1 73.7 39.9 40.4 55.8

Bryan County High

U.S. History

Male 65 tested (61.5%) Female 51 tested (58.8%)

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School

Assessment

Student Group All Students Asian/Pacific Islander African American Hispanic American Indian Caucasian Multi-Racial SWD EL (LEP) Econ. Disadv.

# Tested 163 * 37 * * 121 * 16 * 88

2011 Proficiency Rate 84.0 * 91.9 * * 81.8 * 43.8 * 83.0

Cohort #

2012 Proficiency Rate

2012 Performance Target 82.4 94.0 77.8 79.5 83.7 85.7 86.5 49.0 66.1 78.0

Bryan County High

Graduation Rate

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Bryan County Test Data Analysis Georgia High School Graduation Test Grade 11 (First Time Test Takers) All Students Subject Site Georgia RESA Bryan BCHS RHHS English/Language Arts
2009 2010

Mathematics

Social Studies
2011 2012 2009 2010

Science

2011 2012 2009 2010

2011 2012 2009 2010 2011 2012

90 88 94 90 95

90 88 88 84 90

91 93 85 95 27

94 93 96 93 97

91 90 94 93 95

84 88 71 93 33

87 85 90 81 93

78 73 80 72 84

80 85 66 90 61

88 87 93 88 95

90 89 90 92 89

93 96 93 97 43

Regular Program Students Only Subject Site Georgia RESA Bryan BCHS RHHS English/Language Arts
2009 2010

Mathematics

Social Studies
2011 2012 2009 2010

Science

2011 2012 2009 2010

2011 2012 2009 2010 2011 2012

93 96 94 97

93 91 90 92

93 93 86 95

96 99 97 99

95 97 96 97

95 97 96 97

90 92 83 95

81 82 74 86

83 86 67 91

91 95 89 97

93 92 93 92

95 97 94 97

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Students Earning Advanced Proficiency and Honors Subject Site Georgia RESA Bryan BCHS RHHS English/Language Arts
2009 2010

Mathematics

Social Studies
2011 2012 2009 2010

Science

2011 2012 2009 2010

2011 2012 2009 2010 2011 2012

54 59 38 66

57 54 47 58

55 60 43 64 0

61 54 35 61

58 78 70 81

49 62 37 67 2

42 47 26 54

38 40 26 49

43 50 33 55 17

51 50 35 54

57 41 51 55

61 69 63 71 0

Special Education Students Only Subject Site Georgia RESA Bryan BCHS RHHS English/Language Arts
2009 2010

Mathematics

Social Studies
2011 2012 2009 2010

Science

2011 2012 2009 2010

2011 2012 2009 2010 2011 2012

56 48 56

54 39 54

57 75 22

63 48 59

54 59 50 63

45 44 0

56 64 67

41 50 54

45 56 39

55 61 61

58 56 50

64 81 29

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Bryan County Georgia High School Graduation Test Historical Summary (County, Schools, SPED)

English/Language Arts 2007-2008 2008-2009

% Pass % Does Not Meet % Pass % Does Not Meet

2009-2010
% Pass % Does Not Meet

2010-2011
% Pass % Does Not Meet

2011-2012
% Pass % Does Not Meet

Bryan BCHS RHHS SPED

90% 82% 93% 67%

10% 18% 7% 33%

94% 90% 95% 48%

6% 10% 5% 52%

88% 84% 90% 39%

12% 16% 10% 61%

93% 85% 95% 62%

7% 15% 5% 38%

27%

73%

Mathematics 2007-2008 2008-2009

% Pass % Does Not Meet % Pass % Does Not Meet

2009-2010
% Pass % Does Not Meet

2010-2011
% Pass % Does Not Meet

2011-2012
% Pass % Does Not Meet

Bryan BCHS RHHS SPED

96% 91% 97% 76%

4% 9% 3% 24%

96% 93% 97% 48%

4% 7% 3% 52%

94% 93% 955 545

6% 7% 5% 46%

88% 71% 93% 44%

12% 29% 7% 56%

33%

67%

Social Studies 2007-2008 2008-2009

% Pass % Does Not Meet % Pass % Does Not Meet

2009-2010
% Pass % Does Not Meet

2010-2011
% Pass % Does Not Meet

2011-2012
% Pass % Does Not Meet

Bryan BCHS RHHS SPED

90% 80% 94% 81%

10% 20% 6% 19%

90% 81% 93% 64%

10% 19% 7% 36%

90% 72% 84% 43%

10% 28% 16% 57%

85% 66% 90% 43%

15% 34% 10% 57%

61%

39%

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Science 2007-2008
% Pass % Does Not Meet

2008-2009
% Pass % Does Not Meet

2009-2010
% Pass % Does Not Meet

2010-2011
% Pass % Does Not Meet

2011-2012
% Pass % Does Not Meet

Bryan BCHS RHHS SPED

90% 85% 93% 85%

10% 15% 7% 15%

93% 88% 95% 61%

7% 12% 5% 39%

90% 92% 89% 53%

10% 8% 11% 47%

96% 93% 97% 90%

4% 7% 3% 10%

43%

57%

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GHSGT Content Scores by Content Area & Category 2008-2012 English/Language Arts 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 # Tested 15 117 149 109 117 Below 11 (73.3%) 18 (15.4%) 28 (18.8%) 20 (19.8%) 21 (17.9%) Meets 4 (26.7%) 50 (42.7%) 57 (38.3%) 52 (47.7%) 47 (40.2%) Exceeds 0 (0%) 49 (41.9%) 64 (43.0%) 37 (33.9%) 49 (41.9%)

Mathematics 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

# Tested 54 111 146 101 123

Below 36 (66.7%) 32 (28.8%) 11 (7.5%) 9 (8.9%) 15 (12.2%)

Meets 54 (31.5%) 38 (34.2%) 82 (56.2%) 58 (57.4%) 55 (44.7%)

Exceeds 1 (1.9%) 41 (36.9%) 53 (36.3%) 34 (33.7%) 53 (43.1%)

Science 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

# Tested 21 114 146 107 149

Below 12 (57.1%) 9 (7.9%) 12 (8.2%) 18 (6.5%) 29 (19.5%)

Meets 9 (42.9%) 36 (31.6 %) 62 (42.5%) 55 (51.4%) 73 (49.0 %)

Exceeds 0 (0%) 69 (60.5%) 72 (49.3%) 34 (31.8%) 47 (31.5%)

Social Studies 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

# Tested 107 121 146 110 128

Below 42 (39.3%) 39 (32.2%) 44 (30.1%) 27 (24.5%) 34 (26.6%)

Meets 47 (43.9%) 41 (33.9%) 65 (42.5%) 58 (52.7%) 64 (50.0%)

Exceeds 18 (16.8%) 41 (33.9%) 37 (25.3%) 25 (22.7%) 30 (23.4%)

Writing 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

# Tested 136 118 144 111

Below 10 (7.4%) 10 (8.5%) 20 (13.9%) 14 (12.6%)

Meets 117 (86.0%) 100 (84.7%) 119 (82.6%) 94 (84.7%)

Exceeds 9 (6.6%) 8 (6.8%) 5 (3.8%) 3 (2.7%)

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GHSGT Content Scores by Content Area & Category 2008-2012 English/Language Arts 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 # Tested 15 117 149 109 117 Below 11 (73.3%) 18 (15.4%) 28 (18.8%) 20 (19.8%) 21 (17.9%) Meets 4 (26.7%) 50 (42.7%) 57 (38.3%) 52 (47.7%) 47 (40.2%) Exceeds 0 (0%) 49 (41.9%) 64 (43.0%) 37 (33.9%) 49 (41.9%)

Mathematics 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

# Tested 54 111 146 101 123

Below 36 (66.7%) 32 (28.8%) 11 (7.5%) 9 (8.9%) 15 (12.2%)

Meets 54 (31.5%) 38 (34.2%) 82 (56.2%) 58 (57.4%) 55 (44.7%)

Exceeds 1 (1.9%) 41 (36.9%) 53 (36.3%) 34 (33.7%) 53 (43.1%)

Science 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

# Tested 21 114 146 107 149

Below 12 (57.1%) 9 (7.9%) 12 (8.2%) 18 (6.5%) 29 (19.5%)

Meets 9 (42.9%) 36 (31.6 %) 62 (42.5%) 55 (51.4%) 73 (49.0 %)

Exceeds 0 (0%) 69 (60.5%) 72 (49.3%) 34 (31.8%) 47 (31.5%)

Social Studies 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

# Tested 107 121 146 110 128

Below 42 (39.3%) 39 (32.2%) 44 (30.1%) 27 (24.5%) 34 (26.6%)

Meets 47 (43.9%) 41 (33.9%) 65 (42.5%) 58 (52.7%) 64 (50.0%)

Exceeds 18 (16.8%) 41 (33.9%) 37 (25.3%) 25 (22.7%) 30 (23.4%)

Writing 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

# Tested 136 118 144 111

Below 10 (7.4%) 10 (8.5%) 20 (13.9%) 14 (12.6%)

Meets 117 (86.0%) 100 (84.7%) 119 (82.6%) 94 (84.7%)

Exceeds 9 (6.6%) 8 (6.8%) 5 (3.8%) 3 (2.7%)

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Mission Statement
To Instill Academic Excellence Every Day

Vision
Preparing Students, Securing The Future

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Bryan County High Schools Access to Technology

Bryan County High School currently has 437 computers with new computers being purchased as funding allows. The school has two business labs, one instructional technology lab, two technology labs, three science labs, and a minimum of two computers in each classroom. The labs are equipped with printers, scanners, document cameras, Turning Point Kits, laser pointers, and digital cameras. The technology lab and the media center have a laptop, LCD projector, and a CD writer for checkout. A computer on a rolling cart in the technology lab can checked out for use. Each classroom in the main building has 5 network connections. Each portable has three network connections. Three science classrooms have the capabilities of having 15 computers each that can be on the network.

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Access to Technology Gap Analysis

Bryan County High School is very fortunate to have the technology that is presently in the school. One goal of the school technology committee is to purchase peripheral computer equipment. The problem is funding. Certain software needs to be updated and can be cost prohibitive. Since many of the computers in the classroom have been purchased within the past three years, many upgrades are needed.

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Instructional Technology
Current instructional strategies within BCHS include thematic/unit approaches, team teaching, lecture, cooperative grouping, differentiation, and teacher assisted learning. Integration of technology into the classroom is based on needs, the availability of funds, is steadily moving forward.

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Bryan High School Technology Plan

Area I: Instructional Uses of Technology

School Year 2012-2013

Timeline For

Chart Page 24 Evaluation: Instrument/Scores

Person(s) for Conducting Evaluation: System Technology Director, School Technology Specialist, System and School Administration, & School Technology Committee Members.

Goal: To integrate technology into Instruction to enhance teaching and

student learning.

Benchmark

Cost/Funding

Implementation
Person (s) responsible for implementing: System Technology Director, School Technology Specialist, System and School Administration, & School Technology Committee Members

Pre Post Evaluation

Pre

Post

Strategies:

1.

To equip each classroom and lab at BCHS to a 21st Century Classroom standard.

1 Increase the number of classroom at BCHS with audio enhancement equipment to 100%.

$ 13,000.00 *SPLOST *Local Technology Funds *School Technology Funds *Vocational Funds $ 7,750.00 *SPLOST *Local Technology Funds *School Technology Funds *Vocational Funds

Fall, 2012 & Ongoing

Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

SAT scores, EOCT scores, GHSGT scores, County Benchmark Test scores, Graduation Rate, Pass/Fail Rate by Grade, and Number of Students on Honor Roll. 2011-2012.

SAT scores, EOCT scores, GHSGT scores, County Benchmark Test scores, Graduation Rate, Pass/Fail Rate by Grade, and Number of Students on Honor Roll. 2012-2013.

2 Increase the number of classrooms at BCHS to 100% with Qumo pads.

Fall, 2012 & Ongoing

Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

Bryan High School Technology Plan

School Year 2012-2013

$ 16,000.00 *SPLOST *Local Technology Funds *School Technology Funds $ 16,000.00 *SPLOST *Local Technology Funds *School Technology Funds $ 16,000.00 *SPLOST *Local Technology Funds *School Technology Funds $ 8,320.00 *SPLOST *Local Technology Funds *School Technology Funds *Vocational Funds Winter, 2012 & Ongoing Fall, 2012 & Ongoing Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

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3 Purchase a minimum of one 30 unit IPad lab for the Science Department.

4 Purchase a minimum of one 30 unit IPad lab for the Math Department.

Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

5 Purchase a minimum of one 30 unit IPad lab for the ELA Department

Spring, 2012 & Ongoing

Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

6 Update Classroom projectors to industry standard as needed.

Winter, 2012 & Ongoing

Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

Bryan High School Technology Plan

School Year 2012-2013

$3,000.00 *SPLOST *Local Technology Funds *School Technology Funds *Vocational Funds $ *SPLOST *Local Technology Funds *School Technology Funds *Vocational Funds $19,020.00 *SPLOST *Local Technology Funds *School Technology Funds *Vocational Funds $4,500.00 *SPLOST *Local Technology Funds *School Technology Funds *Voc. Funds Winter, 2012 & Ongoing Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

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7 Increase the number of classrooms at BCHS to 100% with network printers.

8 Update classroom computers as needed.

Winter, 2012 & Ongoing

Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

9 Update the computers in the technology lab in room 308.

Winter, 2012 & Ongoing

Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

10 Update software at BCHS

Winter, 2012 & Ongoing

Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

Bryan High School Technology Plan

School Year 2012-2013

$4,500.00 *SPLOST *Local Technology Funds *School Technology Funds *Vocational Funds $17,864.00 *Vocational Funds $6,340.00 *SPLOST *Local Technology Funds *School Technology Funds Winter, 2012 & Ongoing Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

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11 Purchase new software based on deficiency areas in instruction

12 Update the computers in the Vocational lab in room 101.

Winter, 2012 & Ongoing

Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013 Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

13 Update the computers in the Media Center.

Winter, 2012 & Ongoing

14 Increase the number of classrooms at BCHS to 100% with student response systems.

$16,900.00 *SPLOST *Local Technology Funds *School Technology Funds *Vocational Funds ? Media Funds

Winter, 2012 & Ongoing

Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

15. Add eBooks to the Media Center collection.

Winter, 2012 & Ongoing

Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

Administrative Components
Bryan County High School has been networked in all administrative areas, media center, gym, and classrooms within Bryan County High School. Bryan County High School is currently on the county WAN. Each school administrator has a desktop computer, laptop, and an IPad. The principal has an IPhone furnished by the BOE.

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Bryan County High School Technology Plan

Area II: Administrative Uses of Technology

School Year 2012-2013

Timeline For

Chart Page 29 Evaluation: Instrument/Scores

Person for Conducting Evaluation: System Technology Director, School Technology Specialist, System and School Administration, & School Technology Committee Members.

Goal:

Administrator will demonstrate efficient use of technology and establish an ongoing process of assessing technology to improve instructional planning.

Benchmarks

Cost/Funding

Implementation
Person (s) responsible for implementing: System Technology Director, School Technology Specialist, System and School Administration, & School Technology Committee Members

Pre Post Evaluation

Pre

Post

Strategies:

1.

Administrator will communicate effectively with all audiences through the use of technology.

1. 100% of the administrators will use technology to create and enhance communication and multimedia presentations.

$0

Fall, 2012 & Ongoing

Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

Daily usage reports. 2011-2012

Daily usage reports. 2012-2013

2. All administrators will monitor the school website to make sure the information is current.

$0

Fall, 2012 & Ongoing

Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

Percentage of current teacher webpages. 2011-2012

Percentage of current teacher webpages. 2012-2013

Bryan County High School Technology Plan

Area II: Administrative Uses of Technology

School Year 2012-2013

Timeline For

Chart Page 30 Evaluation: Instrument/Scores

Person for Conducting Evaluation: System Technology Director, School Technology Specialist, System and School Administration, & School Technology Committee Members.

Goal:

Administrator will demonstrate efficient use of technology and establish an ongoing process of assessing technology to improve instructional planning.

Benchmarks

Cost/Funding

Implementation
Person (s) responsible for implementing: System Technology Director, School Technology Specialist, System and School Administration, & School Technology Committee Members

Pre Post Evaluation

Pre

Post

Strategies:

2.

Administrative personnel will observe and document technology use as integrated in teacher lesson planning and technology planning.

1. 100% of the teachers will include two forms of technology in their daily lesson plans.

$0

Fall, 2012 & Ongoing

Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

Teacher lesson Plan Evaluations 2011-2012

Teacher lesson Plan Evaluations 2012-2013

Access to Technology
Bryan County High School purchases software and hardware as funds are available. Funds that are used include grants, SPLOTS, vocational, state funds, and local funds to provide Bryan County High School students with access to the latest technology. Bryan County High School also maintains a school web page which includes pertinent information for the students, parents, and community.

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Bryan County High School Technology Plan

Area III: Access to Technology

School Year 2012-2013

Timeline For

Chart Page 32 Evaluation: Instrument/Scores

Person for Conducting Evaluation: System Technology Director, School Technology Specialist, System and School Administration, & School Technology Committee Members.

Goal:

To maintain and support the network infrastructure at BCHS in order to provide all students and staff members access to and emerging technologies.

Benchmarks

Cost/Funding

Implementation
Person (s) responsible for implementing: System Technology Director, School Technology Specialist, System and School Administration, & School Technology Committee Members

Pre Post Evaluation

Pre

Post

Strategies:

1.

Increase the number of wireless points in the building.

1. 50% of the school will have wireless access points.

$ Unknown

*SPLOST *Local Technology Funds *School Technology Funds *Vocational Funds

Winter, 2012 & Ongoing

Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

Number of wireless points 2011-2012.

Number of wireless points 2012-2013

Parent/Community Uses of Technology

Bryan County High School utilizes email, teacher and school websites, Notify ME, and newsletters to promote better communication between schools, staff, parents and community members. Parents have the opportunity to stay abreast of student performance through Power School, our new student information system. This program allows parents access to automatic updates being sent to them daily, weekly, monthly or updates sent to them immediately at the time the parent connects to the program. Parents and teachers are able to track progress through the parent portal portion of Power School. By using any computer with Internet access, students and parents have the opportunity to view scores on their childs last quiz taken, view overall progress and see which assignments are coming due.

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Bryan County High School Technology Plan

Area III: Access to Technology

School Year 2012-2013

Timeline For

Chart Page 34 Evaluation: Instrument/Scores

Person for Conducting Evaluation: System Technology Director, School Technology Specialist, System and School Administration, & School Technology Committee Members.

Goal:

To use technology as a means to increase increase communication between the school, parents, and the community.

Benchmarks

Cost/Funding

Implementation
Person (s) responsible for implementing: System Technology Director, School Technology Specialist, System and School Administration, & School Technology Committee Members

Pre Post Evaluation

Pre

Post

Strategies:

1.

Technology Resource Teachers and the school administration will provide information during each semesters Open House to parents in an effort to increase their knowledge of the available technology at BCHS.

1. 100% of the parents population at BCHS will be invited to each semesters Open House.

$ Unknown

*SPLOST *Local Technology Funds *School Technology Funds

Winter, 2012 & Ongoing

Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

Sign In sheets 2011-2012.

Sign In sheets 2012-2013

Bryan County High School Technology Plan

Area III: Access to Technology

School Year 2012-2013

Timeline For

Chart Page 35 Evaluation: Instrument/Scores

Person for Conducting Evaluation: System Technology Director, School Technology Specialist, System and School Administration, & School Technology Committee Members.

Goal:

To use technology as a means to increase increase communication between the school, parents, and the community.

Benchmarks

Cost/Funding

Implementation
Person (s) responsible for implementing: System Technology Director, School Technology Specialist, System and School Administration, & School Technology Committee Members

Pre Post Evaluation

Pre

Post

Strategies:

2.

BCHS will utilize both the district and school level webpages to provide a stronger home/school connection.

1. 100% of the teachers will publish a classroom website.

$ Unknown

*SPLOST *Local Technology Funds *School Technology Funds

Winter, 2012 & Ongoing

Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

Number of teacher webpages on the school website 2011-2012.

Number of teacher webpages on the school website 2012-2013

Bryan County High School Technology Plan

Area III: Access to Technology

School Year 2012-2013

Timeline For

Chart Page 36 Evaluation: Instrument/Scores

Person for Conducting Evaluation: System Technology Director, School Technology Specialist, System and School Administration, & School Technology Committee Members.

Goal:

To use technology as a means to increase increase communication between the school, parents, and the community.

Benchmarks

Cost/Funding

Implementation
Person (s) responsible for implementing: System Technology Director, School Technology Specialist, System and School Administration, & School Technology Committee Members

Pre Post Evaluation

Pre

Post

Strategies:

3.

BCHS will provide parents and students access to a computer in the school for the purpose of accessing the Power School portal for parents and students.

1. 75% of the parents will have a Power Parent portal login.

$ Unknown

*SPLOST *Local Technology Funds *School Technology Funds

Winter, 2012 & Ongoing

Fall, 2012 Spring, 2013

Number of parents with Power Parent portal access 2011-2012.

Number of parents with Power Parent portal access 2012-2013

Appendix

Bryan County High School

Technology Lab Schedule 2012-2013

7:30 7:55 Teachers

Available to Individual Students and

First Block Students/Teachers

Available to Classes and Individual

Second Block Students/Teachers

Available to Classes and Individual

Third Block/Lunch Students/Teachers

Available to Classes and Individual

Fourth Block Students/Teachers

Available to Classes and Individual

3:05 4:00 Teachers

Available to Individual Students and

* Individual students and individual teachers may use the technology lab if unreserved or if the
teacher who has it reserved gives their approval.

Internet Use Policy

All students at Bryan County High School receive a copy of the Internet Use Policy in their student handbook. This policy is printed in the student handbook. A statement must be signed by the student and parent/guardian and placed on file in the office giving the student permission to use the internet for educational purposes. A list of those who lose their internet privilege or whose parents deny them internet access is provided to the teachers. This list is updated throughout the year.

Needs Survey for Bryan County High School

Technology Checklist Technology

Computers

# of items
27

Room #
101

Classroom
+

Lab

Usage
Vocational Instructional Teacher Vocational Instructional Teacher Instructional Teacher Instructional Teacher Teacher Instructional Teacher Vocational Instructional Teacher Vocational Instructional Teacher Instructional Teacher Instructional Teacher Instructional Teacher Teacher Instructional Teacher Data Instructional Teacher Instructional Teacher Instructional Teacher Teacher Instructional Teacher Instructional Teacher Instructional Teacher

29

102

14 16 1 4 53

103 104 105 107 108

+ +

+ + +

23

109

15 15 7 4 2 2 7 13 6 1 12 2 35

201 202 203 204 205 206 301 302 303 304 306 307 308

+ + +

+ +

+ + +

+ + + +

15 1 2 5 2 20 10 15 3 4 17

309 402 402 403 404 408 410 502 503 505 Office

+ + + + + + + +

11 3 Printers 135

Media Center SPED office

Instructional Teacher Teacher Instructional Teacher Instructional Teacher Instructional Teacher Instructional Teacher Instructional Teacher Instructional Teacher Instructional Teacher Instructional Teacher Teacher Staff Administration Instructional Teacher Teacher Data Teacher Staff Administration Instructional

BCHS

Server 1 Document Camera 35 Laptop 32 3 3 2 2 10 Mobile Mobile Media SPED Administration Mobile + + Teacher Instructional Teacher Teacher Teacher Data Administration Data Teacher BCHS + + Teacher Instructional Media Center

Instructional Turning Points 17 School Pad 55 Redcats 25 Cameras 35 BCHS Teacher Instructional Vocational Administration Data + Teacher Instructional BCHS Teacher Instructional BCHS Teacher Instructional BCHS Teacher Instructional

IPad 2 Ipad Lab 30 Mobile Administration