Minarets High School Curricular and Instructional Profiles

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Sunday, May 2, 2010

Curricular and Instructional Profiles

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Curricular and Instructional Profiles
take a look how our teachers are
meeting standards and using 21st century resources

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Minarets Curricular and
Instructional Profile
Jon Corippo

Key Standards: Literary & Word Analysis, Grammar Key Curriculum and Resources:
and Mechanics of Writing
•!Compare and contrast the presentation of a similar theme or topic across genres
• Students apply their knowledge of word origins to determine the meaning of
new words
• Identify and correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate), phrases (e.g.,
gerund, inﬁnitive, and participial), and mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semicolons,
colons, ellipses, hyphens).

Key Eng/Comm Projects This Year:
Lunsford's Top 20 Grammar Errors, The Raven, Animal Farm, Literary Key Programs and Tech Tools in Eng/Comm:
Device videos, Latin Roots Presos, Lord of the Flies Projects and Presos,

English
Professional Brochures, Personal Yearbook Pages

Highlights from Student Surveys:

Rate your
success in this
class

Current Favorite Educational Quote:
"Until the teacher and student are of
one mind, the teacher is hammering
cold iron." -Anon

Current Curricular and Instructional Goals:
Rate the teacher's
To maximize my English Communications students' skills in
knowledge of the subject
comprehension, writing and grammar; preparing them to
perform better in any class as a Junior or Senior.

The Literary Devices Videos, Top 20 Grammar Errors
Presentations, Evernote Activities and Lit Studies should
be an excellent platform for them to springboard from.

Key Student Quotes From This School Year:
"I want this class all through high school." "It's been fun! One of the better(best) English classes I've been in. I've
ended up straightening out kinks I previously had, and improved my writing ability in general" "I gave you mostly 2s
because there is always room for improvement; you are hilarious. "I learned how to write a complex sentence, they're
easy now. My spelling has improved. Learning English can be fun with the right teacher."

Sunday, May 2, 2010


Jamie Smith
English Communication Arts 9 &10
http://teachersmithela.wikispaces.com
http://minaretsmustangs.ning.com

Key Standards: Key Curriculum
Reading • Pro-Con.org • Thatquiz.org
1.0 Word Analysis, Fluency and Systematic Vocabulary • Freerice.com
• Newspapers in Education
Development
E-Bee • Ning.com
2.0 Reading Comprehension - Focus on Informational
Materials • The Hunger Games • Canadianshakespeare.ca
3.0 Literary Response and Analysis • Shmoop.com • Teachersﬁrst.com
Writing • Nofearshakespeare.com • HSJ.org & The Reynolds
1.0 Writing Strategies • Quizlet.com Foundation/ASNE
2.0 Writing Applications

Key English The Raven Professional Key Programs and Tech Tools in English:

English
Lord of the Flies Brochures
Projects This William The Roundup
Year: Shakespeare Author Studies
Urban Legends Yearbook Character Studies
Blogging Romeo & Juliet
Lit Rocks Podcast

Current Favorite Educational
Quote:
“The future ainʼt what it used to be.”
Yogi Berra

• Engage students in activities and projects that
address California Content Standards.
• Teach the whole child relevant skills and strategies
to live a successful and fulﬁlling life beyond high
school.
• Create a safe and collaborative classroom
Highlights from Student Surveys: community.
Column 1 = Students success in English Competitions, Public Publications and Contests:
Column 2 = Timely feedback and support from Mrs. Smith • Doodle 4 Google
Column 3 = Increased desire to read as a result of class • California Streaming Photography Contest
Column 4 = Students who recognize an increase in • Teen Ink Writing Contests
vocabulary and writing skills. • The America Library of Poetry 14th Annual Student
Poetry Contest
• The Roundup @ HSJ.org
• Staff and Student Presenters CUE, CVCUE
“I am better at summarizing, I know how to use ; and :. I know the Latin
Roots of some common words now.” Zena
“I learned how to write better sentences. I blog better now and I
developed better reading skills.” Erik

Sunday, May 2, 2010


Ryan Hansen
Algebra 1 and Algebra 2

absolute-radical-math.wikisapces.com
A
Key Standards:
http://www.cde.ca.gov Key Curriculum
Mathematic Content Standards for California •Glencoe McGraw-Hill • Thatquiz.com
•California Algebra 1 Standards •Study Island.com • Lessonplanet.com
•California Algebra 2 Standards •Quizlet.com • Geometersketchpad

Key Programs and Tech Tools in Math:
Key Math Projects This Year:
•Cell Phone Project
•Population Growth and Decay

Math
• Quadratic Project
• Conic Keynotes

Personal Educational Quote:
Highlights from Student Surveys: "The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles,
but to irrigate deserts."

To help my students have a greater
understanding of the basic concepts of
mathematics and to encourage them all to be
conﬁdent and independent problem solvers.

Competitions and Contests:
Minarets First Math Competition Jan. 2010
•Winners: 1st: Luke Dahlin; 2nd: Heather
Reichard; 3rd: Zack Carter
Second Math Competition March 2010
•Winners: 1st: Daniel Hooker; 2nd: Jack
Sanders; 3rd: Daphne Norman

“I like doing the notes at home and you helping us in class with the problems we don't get.” - Sophia
“The whole homework in class thing because if it werenʼt for that i most likely wouldnʼt be doing my homework.” - Kristle
“Not giving lectures really helps!!!!” - Anthony

Sunday, May 2, 2010


Denise Alvarez
Algebra AB/CD, Algebra 1 & Geometry

http://mathalvarez.wikispaces.com

Key Standards:
http://www.cde.ca.gov Key Curriculum
Mathematic Content Standards for California •Glencoe McGraw-Hill • Thatquiz.com
•California General Mathematics Standards •Study Island.com • Lessonplanet.com
•California Algebra 1 Standards •Quizlet.com • Geometersketchpad
•California Geometry Standards
Key Programs and Tech Tools in Math:
Key Math Projects This Year:
• Properties of Real Numbers
• Two-D & Three-D Formulas Key Note

Math
• Cell Phone Project
• Quadratic Project
• Real-Life Quadratics Project

Highlights from Student Surveys: Personal Educational Quote:
Always be the best you can be and one day you will realize
your are better than you thought you could ever be.

To help my students have a greater
understanding of the basic concepts of
mathematics and to encourage them all to be
conﬁdent and independent problem solvers.

Outstanding Poor
• Students rate their success in math Minarets First Math Competition Jan. 2010
• Students rate their class participation •Winners: 1st: Luke Dahlin; 2nd: Heather
• Students rate my success as their teacher Reichard; 3rd: Zack Carter
Second Math Competition March 2010
80% of students say their understanding of the •Winners: 1st: Daniel Hooker; 2nd: Jack
math concepts has improved since the
Sanders; 3rd: Daphne Norman
beginning of the school year.

“I am so excited because I really understand the Quadratic Formula.” - Efﬁe
“Even though I still don’t like math, I try because I like my math teacher.” - Amber
“I am actually having fun in math class, because I understand it now.” - Sarah
“Last year I didn’t understand anything, but this year you have helped me understand and it feels good.” - Craig

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Ag
Science
Sunday, May 2, 2010


Austin Large
Agriculture Earth Science/Agriculture Chemistry

http://agatlarge.wikispaces.com

http://www.cde.ca.gov •CK-12 OpenSource Text
Mathematic Content Standards for California •StudyIsland.com
•California Grades Nine through Twelve •Ag Earth Science Lab Manual
Science Standards •EduSoft
•California Earth Sciences Standards Key Programs and Tech Tools in Ag Science:
•California Chemistry Standards
•California Career Technical Education

Ag
Standards
•Agriscience Career Pathway Standards
Key Ag Science Projects This Year:
•Hands on Labs
•Volcano Construction and Eruption
•Chemistry Keynotes and Videos
•Astronomy Wiki Project Personal Educational Quote:
•Alternative Energy Presentations “Education is for improving the lives of others, and
leaving the community and world better than you
Highlights from Student Surveys: found it.” - Marion Wright Edleman
To help my students have a greater understanding of
the basic concepts in science, as well as the
agriculture industry. By the time students complete an

Science
Ag Science, they should not only have mastery of the
standards, but an understanding about how they
inﬂuence agriculture.

“This class is AWESOME!” - Nathaniel Roller
“Thank you for being so interactive. Your attitude helps
a lot when it comes to Science.” - Dee Reimer
“Honestly, this is one of my favorite classes.”
- Sarah Bradshaw
“This is a LOT better than my old school. I understand
things more now!” - Sarah Goodfellow
“Awesome!” - Cheryl Brost
“This was a great year!” - Cayla Bordwine
“This class is one that everyone should pass.”
- D.J. Nabors

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Kristann Silkwood Mattes
Integrated Agriculture Biology, Ag Science and
Ornamental Horticulture
http://mattesmagic.wikispaces.com

http://www.cde.ca.gov •Prentice Hall Biology Text
Science Content Standards for California •StudyIsland.com
•California Grades Nine through Twelve •Ag Biology Lab Manual
Science Standards •EduSoft/Discovery Streaming/Adaptive Cur.
•California Biology Standards Key Programs and Tech Tools in Ag Science:
•California Career Technical Education
Standards
•Agriscience Career Pathway Standards

Ag
Key Ag Science Projects This Year:
•Hands on Labs
•DNA Construction
•Genetic Engineering Podcasts
•Cell Model Construction Personal Quote:
•Cell Videos “You can be what you want to be, You can do what
you want to do, and there is nothing that’s to difficult
Highlights from Student Surveys: or impossible for you. The stars are just a step away
the thing you would achieve are at your very fingertips
if you will just believe”


Science
To give each student an understanding of science
and how it fits into agriculture and the real world.
To provide a variety of learning modalities to insure
each student will be able to grasp the concepts
necessary for true understanding. To make science
relevant.

“The Labs and activities really help me understand.”
- Breanna Cairns
“The class is successful if I’m learning and having fun.”
- Daphne Norman
“I enjoyed most the podcast on genetic engineering.”
- Craig Talbot
“More breeding......................yeah!!!” Paul LaSpada

Sunday, May 2, 2010


Scott Lewis
Geography, World History, IT
http://coachlewis559.wikispaces.com

10.5 Students analyze the causes and course of the • Wikipedia • Thatquiz.org
First World War. • Histroychannel.com • hippocampus.org
10.8 Students analyze the causes and consequences of • playinghistory.org • Google Earth
World War II • Shmoop.com • voicethread.com
10.9 Students analyze the international developments • activehistory.com • vimeo.com
in the post-World World War II world. • uccp.org • scratch

Key Projects This Year:
Fall of Rome Video
WWI highlight video Key Programs and Tech Tools in Math:
Geography Google Earth tour
IT Training Video
IT WIFI campus map

imovie 09 wikispaces internet

"Who dares to teach must never cease to learn."
-- John Cotton Dana

Engage students in authentic projects that address
California Content Standards.
Teach real world skills for successful life outside of the
classroom.
Create a collaborative classroom.

America: The Story of US
iPad presentation
Iron Chef presentation
Powerpoint-Karaoke
Key Student Quotes From This School Years:

We are able to discuss things a lot with Mr. Lewis and other classmates rather than reading it
straight out of a textbook. -Jessie

[I like] the fact that we can watch history videos, that Lewis answers all [our] questions and how fun
the class is”-Ashley P.

Sunday, May 2, 2010


Scott Lewis
Geography, World History, IT
http://coachlewis559.wikispaces.com

10.5 Students analyze the causes and course of the • Wikipedia • Thatquiz.org
First World War. • Histroychannel.com • hippocampus.org
10.8 Students analyze the causes and consequences of • playinghistory.org • Google Earth
• voicethread.com

Social
World War II • Shmoop.com
10.9 Students analyze the international developments • activehistory.com • vimeo.com
in the post-World World War II world. • uccp.org • scratch

Key Projects This Year:
Fall of Rome Video
WWI highlight video Key Programs and Tech Tools in Math:
Geography Google Earth tour
IT Training Video
IT WIFI campus map

imovie 09 wikispaces internet


Science
"Who dares to teach must never cease to learn."
-- John Cotton Dana

Engage students in authentic projects that address
California Content Standards.
Teach real world skills for successful life outside of the
classroom.
Create a collaborative classroom.

America: The Story of US
iPad presentation
Iron Chef presentation
Powerpoint-Karaoke

We are able to discuss things a lot with Mr. Lewis and other classmates rather than reading it
straight out of a textbook. -Jessie

[I like] the fact that we can watch history videos, that Lewis answers all [our] questions and how fun
the class is”-Ashley P.

Sunday, May 2, 2010


Marjorie Berry
Spanish I and II
http://sraberryspanish.wikispaces.com/
http://mhsstudent.wikispaces.com/senora_berry

Tech Tools Used for Learning Languages:
Apple Keynote - for cultural presentations, iTunes - for podcasting, music appreciation &
illustrated vocabulary with voiceovers, cultural awareness
country reports On-line Textbook - Realidades for guidance
Google Forms - for warm-up/review, quizzes, Prentice Hall Software: Teacher Express,
polls Presentation Express
iMovie & PhotoBooth- for audio/video projects Wordmonkey.info: Translator

Favorite Websites:
•BBC World Languages Interactive programs •DoInk: drawing animated cartoons
“Spanish Steps,” “La Vida Loca,” “Cool •The Fresno Bee: Vida en la Valle

Spanish
Spanish •PurposeGames: maps
•Colby.edu Spanish Language & Culture: •Quia: vocabulary games
literature, poetry & music •Quizlet: ﬂash card
•ClassTools.net: stopwatch, random Favorite search engine:
name picker, animated book, venn diagram

Favorite Educational Quotes:
“There is no teaching, only learning.”
Source unknown
“Learning and laughter go hand-in-
hand... “ Diana Loomans
The Laughing Classroom
“To give encouragement, to impart
sympathy, to show interest, to banish
fear, to build self conﬁdence and
awaken hope ... is to render the most
precious service.”
Quoted in First Things First,
by Stephen Covey

Projects ’09-10 Curricular and Instructional Goals:
Podcasts & Videos Keynotes To make learning Spanish fun, to discover
The New Student Me Gusta new cultures and for students to be so sure of
Weather Reports Mi Horario themselves that they actually use what they
Country Visits PSAs learn.
Taxi Rides

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Special
Ed
Sunday, May 2, 2010


GeGe Drozen
Special Day Class
English 9 & Pre-Algebra 9
http://drozensclass.wikispaces.com

Key Curriculum
Key Standards:
•Holt California - Algebra Readiness
All 9th grade English Standards
Vol. 1-4
All Pre-Algebra Standards
•Cengage Learning English Resources
including Legacies: Fiction, Poetry,
PROJECTS THIS YEAR Drama, Nonﬁction

Special
•GoAnimate used to teach math
concepts Key Programs and Tech Tools
•Prezi used to teach new vocabulary
•Keynote used for research projects
•IMOVIE used for character analysis
•GoogleDocs used for writing

Websites and Programs Used This Year: Current Favorite Educational Quote:
•Thatquiz.com " We are not all born with equal talent but we
•Quizlet.com should all be given equal opportunity to
•Math Evolver develop our talent."--- John F. Kennedy
•Shmoop.com

Ed
•GoAnimate.com
•Prezi.com
•Keynote Current Curricular and Instructional Goals:
•Bitstrips.com • Address all IEP goals and student needs in
•Imovie the classroom.
•Numbers • Continue to engage students in lessons
•ReadWriteThink.org and projects that address California
•E-Bee Content Standards.
•Brainpop.com • Inspire special needs students to step out
of their comfort zone and dare to be
•Englishexercises.org
excellent because they have discovered
•any many,many, more...
they can.
“For the first time, I really like reading.” -Tyler
“I love math now because I am enjoying it.” -Nathan

Sunday, May 2, 2010


Jay Smoljan
Physical Education
Health
http://extremphysicaleducation.wikispaces.com

Key Curriculum
Key Standards:
•Discovery Education
California 9-12 P.E. Standards
•Holt Online Textbook
California 9-12 Health Standards
•National Association of Sports and
Physical Education
PROJECTS THIS YEAR
•Extreme Physical Education Showcase
•Disaster Relief Health Class Showcase Key Programs and Tech Tools
•P.E. Electronic Portfolios
•Anti Drug Use Commercials
•Health Infomercials

•Discovery Education “Education is what remains after one has
forgotten everything he learned in school”
•NASPE
Albert Einstein
•Vimeo
•Photo Booth
•IMovie
•IPhoto
• Continue to modify instructional
approaches that will address the need of
each student.
• Continue to address the approach that the
skills for lifelong ﬁtness need to be taught.
• Inspire my students to embrace the use of
technology in our P.E. classes.


“P.E is an amazing class that really brings out the best in us.”

“I used to hate p.E., but now it is my favorite class.”

“I Like how interesting Mr. Smoljan makes our health class.”

Sunday, May 2, 2010


Jay Smoljan
Physical Education
Health
http://extremphysicaleducation.wikispaces.com

Key Curriculum
Key Standards:
•Discovery Education
California 9-12 P.E. Standards
•Holt Online Textbook
California 9-12 Health Standards
•National Association of Sports and
Physical Education

PE
PROJECTS THIS YEAR
•Extreme Physical Education Showcase
•Disaster Relief Health Class Showcase Key Programs and Tech Tools
•P.E. Electronic Portfolios
•Anti Drug Use Commercials
•Health Infomercials

•Discovery Education “Education is what remains after one has
forgotten everything he learned in school”
•NASPE

& Health
Albert Einstein
•Vimeo
•Photo Booth
•IMovie
•IPhoto
• Continue to modify instructional
approaches that will address the need of
each student.
• Continue to address the approach that the
skills for lifelong ﬁtness need to be taught.
• Inspire my students to embrace the use of
technology in our P.E. classes.


“P.E is an amazing class that really brings out the best in us.”

“I used to hate p.E., but now it is my favorite class.”

“I Like how interesting Mr. Smoljan makes our health class.”

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Instructional Proﬁle
________________
Bill Samuelson

Curriculum Used:

Easy to Medium Jazz Band and Percussion Literature
SATB Vocal Literature
Beginning to Medium Classical Guitar Literature

Instructional Goals:
Projects Completed this Year:
For students to understand the fundamentals of
Pitch, Rhythm, Articulation, Dynamics, Intonation,
* School Jam Songwriting
Type Tempo, Phrasing, Blend, Balance, Breath Support
Contest
to and Attitude and to apply these principles through
* Madera County Teacher
musical performance.
Awards performance: Jazz

Music
Band
enter text
* Madera County Teacher
Awards performance:
Vocal Ensemble
* CMEA Choir Festival
* CMEA Jazz Festival
* Disney Performing Arts participation:
Combined Middle School and High School
Choirs
* Winter Concert and School Assemblies
* ʻStang Fest Rock Concert by Guitar Class
and special guests
* Madera County Crystal Tower Awards Courses Offered:
performance: Vocal Ensemble Guitar One
* Ernaʼs Elderberry House performance: Guitar Two/ Recording
Vocal Ensemble Choir
* Various School Open Houses and Jazz Band/ Percussion
Dedication Ceremonies: Jazz Band,
Percussion, Courses to be Added
Choir Next Year:

Concert Band
Beginning Band
Advanced Music Production

Sunday, May 2, 2010


Carol Gordon
Art I & II
http://minaretsart.wikispaces.com

Key Standards: Key Curriculum (Texts, Websites, Resources, etc.):
2.0 Students apply artistic processes and skills using a The new Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain,
variety of media to communicate meaning and intent in ! by Betty Edwards
original works of art.
2.4 Design and create an expressive ﬁgurative ART in Focus, 5th Edition, by Gene A. Mittler
sculpture.
2.6 Use perspective in an original work of art to create
Key Programs and Tech tools in Art:
a real or imaginary scene.

Key Art Projects This Year:

Jackson Pollock Party, 4’ Paper Mache
Characters, Extreme Perspective Drawing w/

Art
Ink, Digital Drawing, Painting Vermeer’s
Chiaroscuro, Pandplastermask, jewelry and
watercolor.



“An education isn't how much you have committed
to memory, or even how much you know. It's being
able to differentiate between what you know and
what you don't.” - Anatole France

To guide students to experience a variety of art
media, vocabulary, history, techniques, and to
be able to express themselves through art.
!

Madera/Chowchilla County Fair
Various On-Line Art Contests

“Art is fantabulous. I love all forms of art,” said. Katy Prather. “I love making paper mache
ﬁgures out of garbage,” said Cayla Brodwine. “I didn’t know that I could draw eyes so well,”
said Danielle Reimer. “I love the way that pointillism works,” said Cheyenne Mangan.

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Media
Production
Sunday, May 2, 2010


! ! ! ! Jon Corippo

Key Standards: Key Curriculum and Resources:
•!Analyze the way in which technical design (e.g., color theory,
lighting, graphics, typography, posters, sound, costumes, makeup)
contributes to a performance or presentation.
•!Know the component steps and skills required to design, edit, and
produce a production for audio, video, electronic, or printed
presentation.
• Use technology to create a variety of audio, visual, written, and
electronic products and presentation
• Evaluate the structural elements of the plot (e.g., subplots, parallel
episodes, climax), the plot’s development, and the way in which
Key Programs and Tech Tools in Media:
conflicts are (or are not) addressed and resolved.
Key Video Projects This Year:

Media
"Night of the Mustangs", "The Classroom", "Minarets
Milkquarious", "The Weekly Show", "Stang Fest 2010", "Ghost
Lab", "Video Yearbook", "Minarets TNT", Digital Signage,
Community Service Projects


Rate your Success in
this class (all periods) Current Favorite Educational Quote:
"Until the teacher and student are of

Production
one mind, the teacher is hammering
cold iron." -Anon
More technically advanced, continuously higher quality
video projects for MHS Freshman and Sophomores
Rate the class content
(all periods) Competitions and Contests:

"This is a straight-up great class all-around. It's just a class where you *make stuff* which is great..And now we have a show,
which is effectively a portal to get your stuff some views." "I've learned numerous things in this class! I've learned the
workings of a camera, how to film certain obejcts/people, and what Corippo expects in this class." "I have improved my
timing skills, my leadership skills, and my video making skills. =) I LooooovE This CLASSSSSS!!!!!!!" "My video skills have
skyrocketed through the semester, too much to say. Lots of insignificant improvements, lots of larger ones."

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