The 2009-2010 Lions will hold back to school night on September 10, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.
It would be great for as many alums as possible to join the Lions on campus for this event.
Thank you very much.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Minimum School Performance Score Going Up
State superintendent Paul Pastorek now indicates that the minimum score is going up. According to a recent Times story, Louisiana started its improvement journey in 1999. In the beginning of the process, the minimum score was 30.. It moved to 45 and in 2005 it moved to the present 60 out of a possible 150.
Apparently the superintendent did not indicate when he wants to make this move.
The state average performance score is 86.3.
This of course places additional pressure on BTW and others striving to exit AUS status.
I can easily see a recommendation to move the minimum to 75.
I would certainly approach things from now until the change is debated and actually implemented as if it were something in the 75 to 78 range. Clearly, 60 is on its way out.
Apparently the superintendent did not indicate when he wants to make this move.
The state average performance score is 86.3.
This of course places additional pressure on BTW and others striving to exit AUS status.
I can easily see a recommendation to move the minimum to 75.
I would certainly approach things from now until the change is debated and actually implemented as if it were something in the 75 to 78 range. Clearly, 60 is on its way out.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
School Performance Scores for AUS Schools Released
On August 28, 2009, the Louisiana Department of Education released the 2008-2009 school performance scores for the AUS schools. The four AUS high schools in Caddo scored as follows:
BTW...58.4
Fair Park...51.0
Green Oaks...49.4
Woodlawn...49.4
Click on the FACTS label for additional information.
BTW...58.4
Fair Park...51.0
Green Oaks...49.4
Woodlawn...49.4
- A score of at least 60 is needed to shed the AUS label
- The state goal is for all schools to be at 120 by the year 2014
Click on the FACTS label for additional information.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
ACT Scores for Louisiana-2009
A national tool for evaluating college readiness is the ACT score. The results for the 2009 graduating class are now in, and being reported by ACT at http://www.act.org.
On a national level some 23% of all students tested met the readiness benchmark in all four subjects, as compared with 15% in Louisiana.
Louisiana Composite Scores
Asian American/Pacific Islander... 22.3
Caucasian American/White.......... 21.5
National Average Composite.......21.1
Hispanic ......................................... 20.3
Other/no response......................... 20.2
Louisiana Average Composite... 20.1
American Indian/Alaska Native... 19.4
African American/Black................17.3
It is very important as parents and alums that we are aware of these scoring trends and that proper steps are taken to improve our results.
We must consider that Louisiana's Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) requires a score equal to the prior year's state average to be considered for the OPPORTUNITY AWARD. Currently a minimum score of 20 is required.
As college costs continue to increase, scholarship money can not and should not be left on the table due to lack of performance.
On a national level some 23% of all students tested met the readiness benchmark in all four subjects, as compared with 15% in Louisiana.
Louisiana Composite Scores
Asian American/Pacific Islander... 22.3
Caucasian American/White.......... 21.5
National Average Composite.......21.1
Hispanic ......................................... 20.3
Other/no response......................... 20.2
Louisiana Average Composite... 20.1
American Indian/Alaska Native... 19.4
African American/Black................17.3
It is very important as parents and alums that we are aware of these scoring trends and that proper steps are taken to improve our results.
We must consider that Louisiana's Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) requires a score equal to the prior year's state average to be considered for the OPPORTUNITY AWARD. Currently a minimum score of 20 is required.
As college costs continue to increase, scholarship money can not and should not be left on the table due to lack of performance.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Welcome to the 2009-2010 School Year
The alumni community wishes to welcome the entire Lion family back to school for an exciting new year.
It has been a long hot summer, and we suspect everyone is ready get started. Time to renew old friendships and of course establish new ones.
This is a critical point in our school history. Our new theme around technology offers great promise. Once fully implemented , we believe our students and parents will embrace this approach to learning.
Although new tech starts with the 9th and 10th grades this year, it will eventually encompass the entire student body.
Our 11th and 12th graders are the campus leaders and we know they will continue to pursue academic excellence as they close in on "life after high school."
Best wishes to all for nothing less than a highly successful 2009-2010 school year.
It has been a long hot summer, and we suspect everyone is ready get started. Time to renew old friendships and of course establish new ones.
This is a critical point in our school history. Our new theme around technology offers great promise. Once fully implemented , we believe our students and parents will embrace this approach to learning.
Although new tech starts with the 9th and 10th grades this year, it will eventually encompass the entire student body.
Our 11th and 12th graders are the campus leaders and we know they will continue to pursue academic excellence as they close in on "life after high school."
Best wishes to all for nothing less than a highly successful 2009-2010 school year.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
BTW Leadership Team (Other Key Information)
According to the most recent principal assignment document, the following individuals comprise the core leadership team for 2009-2010:
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School
2104 Milam Street
Shreveport, LA 71103
Phone: 318.222.2186
FAX: 318.226.0628
We offer our congratulations and best wishes to this new team and the entire Lion organization as you begin a new era.
- Betty Jordan-Principal
- Nathaniel Adams-Assistant Principal
- Deloris Lynch-Assistant Principal
- Thedra Green-Assistant Principal
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School
2104 Milam Street
Shreveport, LA 71103
Phone: 318.222.2186
FAX: 318.226.0628
We offer our congratulations and best wishes to this new team and the entire Lion organization as you begin a new era.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Mr. Emmanuel Hudson is our new Band Director
According to a July 9, 2009 story in the Shreveport Sun, Emmanuel Hudson is now leading the marching Lions. Hudson has an impressive resume including being an honors grad from Southern University, Baton Rouge, with a degree in Music Education.
A parents only meeting with Hudson is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on July 13, 2009.
The Sun announcement also indicates that band camp registration and orientation will be Monday, July 20. Practice will take place from July 20 to August 13.
In addition, those interested in Flag Line, Majorette or Dance Line should attend a 4:00 p.m. meeting on July 16, 2009.
Please call 318.425.2501 or 318.572.8515 for additional information
We look forward to seeing the Lions high stepping during the upcoming season.
Welcome and best wishes to Mr. Hudson from the Alumni Foundation.
A parents only meeting with Hudson is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on July 13, 2009.
The Sun announcement also indicates that band camp registration and orientation will be Monday, July 20. Practice will take place from July 20 to August 13.
In addition, those interested in Flag Line, Majorette or Dance Line should attend a 4:00 p.m. meeting on July 16, 2009.
Please call 318.425.2501 or 318.572.8515 for additional information
We look forward to seeing the Lions high stepping during the upcoming season.
Welcome and best wishes to Mr. Hudson from the Alumni Foundation.
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