Highland Tech High School

For the school in North Carolina, see Highland School of Technology.
Highland Academy Charter School
Address
Highland Academy Charter School
5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd. #1
Anchorage, Alaska 99504
United States
Coordinates 61°11′38″N 149°46′33″W / 61.1939°N 149.7758°W / 61.1939; -149.7758Coordinates: 61°11′38″N 149°46′33″W / 61.1939°N 149.7758°W / 61.1939; -149.7758
Information
School type Charter School
Motto Educating for Leadership, Educating for Life.
Established 2003
School district Anchorage School District
Principal Michael Shapiro
Faculty 18
Grades 6-12
Enrollment 224
Student to teacher ratio 12:1
Campus type Secondary
Color(s) Green and silver          
Mascot Phoenix
Information 907-742-1700
Website www.highlandtechhigh.org

Highland Academy Charter School is a standards based school in Anchorage, Alaska in the Anchorage School District. It is a charter school whose focus is a learning approach in which all students must demonstrate proficiency in a selection of standards. It was the first standards based school in the Anchorage School District (ASD) and had its first graduating class on May 31, 2006. Highland Tech is a member of the Reinventing Schools Coalition, which is a division of Marzano Research Laboratory. Highland Tech draws its student population from all over the municipality of Anchorage. The curriculum attempts to holistically support a more modern approach to learning, incorporating standards in career development and technology, as well as social, public service, and personal learning. All students are part of an advisory team where academic coaching, goal setting, team building, and parent connections are focused. Highland Academy was formally known as Highland Tech High and Highland Tech Charter School.

ILP Forms and C.O.R.E.

Students have the opportunity to fill out an "Individual Learning Plan," or "ILP," so they can show progress on standards they missed or standards they would like to address independently. The student may choose one or more standards and create an activity or project that addresses these standards. The process is designed to allow flexibility in the learning environment to support anytime, anywhere learning opportunities for students.

Highland's model for mutual respect is called C.O.R.E. (Culture of Respect for Everyone). The model is designed to engage all stakeholders in an environment of respect. This includes teachers, parents, students, and administrators. To reinforce a culture of respect, Highland uses a conflict resolution tool (the C.O.R.E. form), which encourages both parties to provide their perspective. Highland Tech also celebrates respect on a regular basis through the SuperCORE process.

Staff

Current Administration[1]

Former Principals and Assistant Principals

Graduation rates

Highland Tech High School is known for having an abysmal on-time graduation rate. The graduation rate during the 2013-2014 school year was an unusually high 34.5%. Even compared to the state's depressing 69.4%, this is quite low. In previous years, it has been below 20%.[2]

References

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