Tyee High School
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Tyee High School is a small, public high school campus located in Seatac, Washington, part of the Highline School District. It actually consists of three small schools, the Academy of Citizenship and Empowerment, Global Connections High School, and Odyssey — The Essential School. Each school serves between 300 and 400 students.
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During the 2004–05 school year, Tyee High School received a $600,000 grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in order to convert to small schools to provide a better learning experience for students in the future[1]. In the inaugural 2005–06 school year, overall scores in reading and math for the Washington Assessment of Student Learning increased, particularly in reading, although scores in writing and science showed minor decreases[2]. It should be noted that not all three schools shared the same increases and decreases. The Academy of Citizenship and Empowerment increased its results over the 2004–05 Tyee school year in all sections except for science of the assessment. In 2006-2007 Tyee hired Coach Nyka Long to coach Totem Football. Long took Lindbergh High School to the State Playoffs in 2005.
In all cases, however, the school's scores as a whole fell dramatically relative to the state wide average increase in 2005-2006. In reading, for example, the state average score increased from 72.9% to 81.9%, a gain of 9%. Tyee's overall scores increased from 66.8% to 72.6%, a gain of only 5.8%. Thus, relative to the statewide average Tyee actually is further away despite its modest increase[3]. In reading, for example, the state average score increased from 72.9% to 81.9%, a gain of 9%. Tyee's scores increased from 66.8% to 72.6%, a gain of only 5.8%. Thus, relative to the statewide average Tyee actually is further away despite its modest increase[3]. Its therefore difficult to conclude that the Small Schools approach has had any impact on WASL scores. The Small School initiative might be responsible for improvements in campus climate and an increased sense of community, but measuring these types of gains is significantly more difficult. However, because details for each school separately are not readily available, it is diffcult to gauge the academic success of each school individually.
[edit] Academy of Citizenship and Empowerment
| Motto | "In a gentle way, you can shake the world." — Gandhi |
|---|---|
| Established | 2005 |
| Type of institution | Public |
| Faculty | 33 |
| Principal | Stacy Spector |
| Location | SeaTac, Washington, United States |
| Colors | Navy blue and white |
| Mascot | Percy the gnome |
| School district | Highline School District |
| Information | (206) 433-2342 |
The Academy of Citizenship and Empowerment (A.C.E.) is a small, public college-preperatory school located on the Tyee High School campus in SeaTac, Washington. It was founded in 2005, but was not recognized by the state of Washington as a separate school until the next year. The Academy's declared mission is to "empower all students for leadership and post-secondary education by improving and learning." The school operates on a set of six core values, which are
- a commitment to justice,
- a respect for democracy,
- a commitment to communication,
- a commitment to growth,
- a respect for humanity and diversity, and
- a commitment to life-long learning.
The Academy's curriculum is described as "rigorous", with emphasis on "student-centered teaching and learning". The school's principal is Stacy Spector. [4]
[edit] References
- ^ Coalition of Essential Schools Begins Rolling Out Nationwide Network of Small High Schools. Retrieved on 2006-09-19.
- ^ Washington State Report Card. Retrieved on 2006-09-13.
- ^ Washington State Report Card (1). Retrieved on 2006-12-04.
- ^ Academy of Citizenship and Empowerment.
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