Benchmark 1: School Design
Benchmark 1 - School Design (Artifacts for 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.11)
- 1.6 P-TECH/IHE Leadership Agendas
- 1.6 Board of Regents Presentation
- 1.6 Strategic Priorities
- 1.7 Committee Members
- 1.8 P-TECH/IHE Liaison Minutes
- 1.9 Mentor/Induction Program Plan
- 1.9 Training Plan
- 1.11 Advisory Board and Leadership Meetings
- 1.11 List of Strategic Partners
1.6 P-TECH/IHE Leadership Agendas
1.6 Board of Regents Presentation
1.6 Board Presentation
IHE Board of Trustees
Introduction to P-TECH | TCC South/FWISD Collegiate
Introduction to P-TECH | TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School Presentation
State of School | TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School
State of School | TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School Presentation
1.6 Strategic Priorities
1.6 Strategic Priorities
TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School's strategic priorities for 2023-2024 include:
- Striving to ensure equity in access and achievement for all students regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender, socioeconomic status or nation of origin;
- Striving to meet 100 percent college, career, and military readiness for graduates;
- Striving to attain 50 percent of students earn 9 college credits (any) by the end of 11th grade; and/or
- Striving to attain 30 percent of graduates earn an associate’s degree; and/or
- Striving to attain 40 percent of graduates earn a level I or level II degree.
- Ensuring to improve the social and emotional well-being of all students.
1.7 Committee Members
1.7 Committee Members
Roles and Responsibilities
The following list is the leadership team from the district, campus, business/industry partners, and IHE who have decision-making authority to execute changes and serve on the committee.
District Leaders:
- Dr. Robert Wright: Fort Worth ISD | College, Career & Military Readiness Director
- Internal director
- Stephanie Tennyson: Fort Worth ISD | Career & Technical Education Coordinator
- Internal stakeholder
- Dr. Meghan Self: Fort Worth ISD | Postsecondary Success Coordinator
- Internal stakeholder
- Dr. Quanda Collins: TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School Principal
- Acts as committee co-chair
- Lori Hufnagle: TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School Assistant Principal
- Oversees state testing, textbooks, master-scheduling and supervises students
- Millie Hsueh: TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School | Postsecondary Success Specialist
- Recruits students, coordinates programs of study, organizes TSIA 2.0 and collegiate testing, oversees the P-TECH program, collaborates with IHE and industry partners, and evaluates program effectiveness
- Carrie Kinzer: TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School | Lead Counselor for 9th and 10th grade
- Oversees student schedules in partnership with TCC, builds student schedules, oversees student academic plans, monitors student success, and advocates for students
- Katricia Rubell: TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School | Counselor for 11th and 12th grade
- Oversees student schedules in partnership with TCC, builds student schedules, oversees student academic plans, monitors student success, and advocates for students
IHE Leaders:
- Felisha Battles: Tarrant County College South Campus | Director of Academic Affairs - Educational Partnerships
- Acts as committee co-chair
- Caitlin Guerrero: Tarrant County College South Campus | Dual Enrollment Coordinator
- Addresses front-line college obstacles for TCC South/FWISD High School students
Business/Industry Partners:
- Dr. Thalia Chaney: Educate Texas Leadership Coach
- Acts as committee co-chair
- Antonella Guadagno: Oncor HR Business Partner
- External advisor
- Eilene Williams: City of Fort Worth Water Department | Workforce Development Coordinator
- External advisor
- Dr. Nikkie Champagnie: City of Fort Worth Water Department | Workforce Manager
- External advisor
1.8 P-TECH/IHE Liaison Minutes
1.9 Mentor/Induction Program Plan
1.9 Mentor/Induction Program Plan
Fort Worth ISD New Teacher Academy
The district's New Teacher Academy is an onboarding program for those new to the district. Find out more here.
Campus-based initiatives
September – May
New teachers will meet at least twice a month with their departments or those teaching in a similar content area in order to plan. This should allow the teacher to:
- Teach to the rigorous standards expected at TCC South;
- Evaluate the impact of instruction on student performance;
- Use student and classroom achievement data for planning and curriculum;
- Design instruction to meet specific learning needs; and
- Contribute to a positive school culture.
January – May
Once every three weeks—for a total of six observations—new teachers will be partnered with experienced teachers or staff leaders to observe peers and discuss best practices and strategies for the classroom.
1.9 Training Plan
1.9 Training Plan
District-level Training
The Fort Worth Independent School District provides a wide array of professional learning opportunities throughout the year. More information can be found here.
Campus-level Training for 2023-2024
August 7 – August 11, 2023
Monday, 8/7 | 8 - 4 |
Tuesday, 8/8 | 8 - 4 |
Wednesday, 8/9 | 8 - 4 |
Thursday, 8/10 | 8 - 4 |
Friday, 8/11 | 8 - 4 |
Professors & Staff will engage in Campus Professional Learning |
Professors will engage in the District Professional Learning |
Teacher Prep Day |
Professors & Staff will engage in Campus Professional Learning |
Teacher Prep Day |
8:00 – 8:30
8:30 – 9:00
9:00 – 11:30 TCC South: Where No Student Falls Through the Cracks!
Cognitive Demand of Lessons
The Sky’s the Limit! |
Support Staff will engage in self-directed activities or attend relevant district professional learning. Business & Finance Academy
Refer to Mrs. Hufnagle’s email regarding professional development registration and locations. |
Professors will report to campus to work on district/campus-related and/or self-directed activities in their classrooms for the workday. |
8:00 - 11:00 Understanding P-TECH Outcomes-based Measures
11:00 - 11:30 Finances & Fundraising
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Professors will report to campus to work on district/campus-related and/or self-directed activities in their classrooms for the workday. |
Lunch on Your Own 11:30 - 1:00 |
Lunch on Your Own 11:30 - 1:00 |
Lunch on Your Own 11:30 - 1:00 |
BBQ Lunch Provided 11:30 - 1:00 |
Lunch on Your Own 11:30 - 1:00 |
1:00 – 4:00 Comet Culture Best Practices that lead to a Positive Campus Culture
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1:00 - 4:00
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1:00 - 4:00 Professors will return to campus and continue to work in their classrooms for the workday. |
1:00 - 3:30 Freshman Success and Beyond Opening of School Bulletin: The First 5 Days of School
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1:00 - 4:00 Professors will return to campus and work in their classrooms for the workday. |
1.11 Advisory Board and Leadership Meetings
1.11 Advisory Board and Leadership Meetings
2023 - 2024 Advisory Board Meetings
Advisory Board Meeting Agenda and Minutes
CCRSM Meeting Agenda and Minutes
2023-2024 TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School Leadership
TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School Leadership meets at the beginning of every week to discuss district, campus, and community related topics.
Leadership Team Members
- Stephanie Berry - Freshman Success Coach
- Wendy Carrillo - Family Communication Specialist
- Brittney Clarke - Administrative Associate
- Dr. Quanda Collins - Principal
- Lori Hufnagle - Assistant Principal
- Trish Haynes - Interventionist Specialist
- Millie Hsueh - Postsecondary Success Specialist
- Elicia Jarratt - Data Clerk
- Carrie Kinzer - Lead Counselor for 9th and 10th grade
- Darla Robinson - Nurse
- Katricia Rubell - Counselor for 11th and 12th grade
Meeting Minutes
1.11 List of Strategic Partners
1.11 List of Strategic Partners
Roles and Responsibilities
The following list is the strategic partners providing work-based learning for students.
Campus/District Leaders:
- Carrie Kinzer: TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School | Lead Counselor for 9th and 10th grade
- Oversees student schedules
- Paulita Gordon: TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School | CTE Teacher
- Recruits and chaperons students for 10th - 12th grade level to provide Work-Based Learning Engagement activities
- Millie Hsueh: TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School | Postsecondary Success Specialist
- Collaborates with IHE and industry partners to plan Work-Based Learning Engagement activities for the school year
- Juan Rangel: TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School | CTE Teacher
- Recruits and chaperons students for 9th grade level to provide Work-Based Learning Engagement activities
- Katricia Rubell: TCC South/FWISD Collegiate High School | Counselor for 11th and 12th grade
- Oversees student schedules
- Stephanie Tennyson: Fort Worth ISD | Career & Technical Education Coordinator
- Requests and provides transportation for students related to Work-Based Learning Engagement activities
Business/Industry Partners:
- Antonella Guadagno: Oncor HR Business Partner
- Collaborates with the campus postsecondary success specialist and coordinates with organization to provide Work-Based Learning activities for students
- Eilene Williams: City of Fort Worth Water Department | Workforce Development Coordinator
- Collaborates with the campus postsecondary success specialist and coordinates with organization to provide Work-Based Learning activities for students
- Dr. Nikkie Champagnie: City of Fort Worth Water Department | Workforce Manager
- Collaborates with the campus postsecondary success specialist and coordinates with organization to provide Work-Based Learning activities for students
Work-Based Learning
The following are scheduled activities for the school year between campus and industry partners.
City of Fort Worth Water
November |
February |
March |
April |
May/June |
11/6 6 - 8 PM | GSPOC Open House |
Tentative 2/9 or 2/23 9:30 - 11:00 AM or 11:00 - 11:45 AM | 9th and 10th grade - Guest Speaker with electrical trainer activity |
Tentative 3/8 or 3/22 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 11th and 12th grade City of Fort Worth water treatment facility tour |
Tentative 4/12 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 12th grade City of Fort Worth Water hiring presentation |
City of Fort Worth Water interview Summer Bridge - first week of June |
Oncor
October |
November |
February |
March |
April |
June |
10/20 | Arcing Demo 9:30 - 11:00 AM 9th Grade SECH Cafe & Parking Lot 5 |
11/3 | Career Day Panel & Breadboard Circuit Activity 9:30 - 11:00 AM 10th Grade SETC Fusion and Classroom 11/6 6 - 8 PM | GSPOC Open House |
2/23 | Fort Worth Transmission Tour 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 11th Grade Oncor Facility |
3/29 | Fort Worth Transmission Tour 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 11th Grade Oncor Facility |
4/5 Climbing Demo & Interviews 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM 12th Grade SETC Fusion and Classroom |
Summer Bridge - first week of June |