2110 HORSESHOE ROAD
LANCASTER, PA 17601
School/Subject Area: Science & Technology Education
Administrator/Supervisor: Daniel Daneker
Date: March 31, 2014 /
Monthly Report
I. Items for the Administration
Curriculum:
· 2014 North Museum Science & Engineering Fair: On March 26th CVSD competed in the 61st annual science fair for Lancaster County. CV was well represented with the wide range of winners. Over half of the CV students attending the science fair walked away with an auxiliary or category award! Congratulations to all of the students, parents and teachers that worked hard to make this event a shining success.
Category Winners:
Animal Science
Honorable Mention - Anna Hess
Behavioral Science
1st Place - Megan Henderson
2nd Place - Benjamin Cutler
Behavioral Science
Honorable Mention - Emily Wilczek
Chemistry
3rd Place - Rachel Pfennig
Honorable Mention - Christopher Haines
Computer Science
3rd Place - John Kinsey
Energy and Transportation
3rd Place - Alex Grigas
Engineering: Electrical & Mechanical
2nd Place - Eric Graff
3rd Place - Evan Templin
Engineering: Materials & Bioengineering
3rd Place - Mitchell Daneker
Honorable Mention - Brenna Williams
Environmental Science
Honorable Mention - David Mosemann
Medicine and Health Science
1st Place - Joan Miller
Physics and Astronomy
1st Place - Jenna Lile
Auxiliary Award Winners:
American Chemical Society, Southeastern Chapter
HM - Rachel Pfennig
American Meteorological Society
1st Place - Rachel Ashmore
American Psychological Association.
1st Place - Megan Henderson
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. – Engineering
1st Place - Brandon Le
ASM International (South Central PA Chapter)
Senior Division - Josephine Rodgers
GENIUS Olympiad Award
1st Place - Tristan Chaudhry
Lancaster County Firemen’s Association
1st Place, Fire Prevention - Mitchell Daneker
Lancaster Lebanon Psychological Association
1st Place - Megan Henderson
Millersville University Summer Science Award
High School - Joan Miller
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
1st Place - Tristan Chaudhry
Ricoh Corporation
1st Place - Dominick Falcon
Sahd Metal Recycling
2nd Place, High School - David Mosemann
Stockholm Junior Water Prize
2nd Place - Rebekah Sipe
Union Fire Co. No. 1
1st Place, High School - Mitchell Daneker
U.S. Army
1st Place, Overall – Tristan Chaudhry
1st Place, Engineering – Tristan Chaudhry
1st Place, Environmental Sciences – Jack Coble
U.S. Navy/U.S. Marine Corps
High School - Tristan Chaudhry
High School - Mitchell Daneker
U.S. Public Health Service
1st Place - Megan Henderson
· Chemistry Olympiad: On Saturday March 29th, four AP Chemistry students competed in the Southeastern Pennsylvania regional Chemistry Olympiad. The rigorous exam is an opportunity to quality for competition in the National Chemistry Olympiad. This year, Brandon Le has been invited to participate in the US National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO), to be held at Penn State Harrisburg on Saturday, April 26th. Good luck Brandon!
· Technical School Presentations: The Sci-Tech department hosted a presenter from the Universal Technical Institute "UTI" to speak to several students about training and careers related to the automotive field this past month. The presentation was well received by the students and based on the questions and requests for additional information, it peaked their interest. Berks Technical Institute also recently presented to the Innovations (CVSI) team and was likewise well received.
· Regional TEEAP Meeting: The middle school technology education teachers hosted the regional Technology & Engineering Education Association of Pennsylvania’s (TEEAP) meeting. The meeting, which was sponsored by Pittsburgh Technical Institute, was well attended with over 30 guests from districts across the region. During the meeting, CV teachers Mr. Chris Miller and Mr. Andy Zellers shared curricular changes made over the years to the middle school technology education program as well as the updated middle school TV Studio courtesy of a recent CVEF grant. The visitors were impressed with the program, changes, and CV’s commitment to technology education for all students.
Instruction: I conducted a series of walk through observations and a formal observation using the new PA ETEP on-line teacher evaluation portal for educators.
Assessment:
· Keystone Remediation Efforts & Results: The math and science departments each developed a remediation response team to evaluate student needs as we prepare the non-proficient students for the spring re-test of the Algebra and/or Biology Keystone Exam. Using a prescription approach, the departments developed a shared Google Doc with the options listed below and each team member was asked to prescribe a plan to help move each student forward. Working with the high school office, the department will contact each family regarding the best plan for remediation and hopefully proficiency on these state mandated exams. (*Note: Extra Learning Labs will be required during the few weeks preceding the spring testing window. This will necessitate an increase in the Learning Lab staff (one math and one science teacher) for this time frame.)
Math Department Prescriptions:
o All students currently enrolled in a General Algebra 2 class will automatically be remediated in preparation for the spring administration of the Algebra Keystone Exam
o All Algebra Keystone Exam non-proficient juniors not currently assigned to a General Algebra 2 class will participate in assigned Learning Labs and Study Island review before the spring administration of the Algebra Keystone Exam*.
o All other Algebra Keystone Exam non-proficient students (9th or 10th grade) will receive a letter from my office offering home and school Study Island access. They will also have Learning Lab offered as an opportunity to remediate before they attempt the mandated Algebra Keystone Exam re-take in the spring.
o Ms. Evans and Mrs. Hovan are already planning remediation efforts for their students and they would not be included in any mailing form my office indicating their mandated or offered participation in Learning Lab.
Winter 2013 Algebra Keystone Exam Results
Advanced / 11%Proficient / 24%
Basic / 51%
Below Basic / 15%
Science Department Prescriptions:
o Concentrated Notes Packet & Review Questions : This is a packet of core understandings and essential questions developed by the biology teachers using 2013 summer curriculum hours. These concentrated information packets outline the key elements of each unit within the Biology Keystone Exam.
o Additional Learning Lab before exam: The remediation by a certified biology teacher will be essential for students that were very close to proficient. The Learning Lab time will be an excellent opportunity to review the various aspects within the concentrated notes packets*.
o Study Island: The use of Study Island for the Biology Keystone Exam is twofold; 1) the questions are based on eligible content. 2) The on-line nature of Study Island mimics the on-line nature of the Biology Keystone Exam. As a department, we decided to administer the Biology Keystone Exam on-line for all of our students.
o On-Line Remediation (Odessyware): Several students would benefit from individual attention via an on-line tutorial.
o 2 Day Summer Remediation ʺBoot Campʺ: The science department is proposing a two day, hands-on remediation prior to the summer testing window. However, with the new spring testing window, student data will not be ready for this to be a reality in 2014.
o Biology Plus in 2014-2015: The science department proposed a remediation course for those that were not successful with these remediation options.
Winter 2013 Biology Keystone Exam Results
Advanced / 26%Proficient / 50%
Basic / 19%
Below Basic / 6%
II. Items for the Board Report.
All items in part I
III. Special Recognition:
· Mrs. Melissa Hess was accepted as a Teacher Researcher for the prestigious Stroud Water Research Center for the summer of 2014. Mrs. Hess will be working with Dr. Eldridge to non-invasively investigate aquatic organisms using eDNA.
IV. Questions/Concerns: None at this time
V. Highlights: None at this time