Delta Receives Innovative School Designation by OSPI

November 21

Delta High School has recently been designated as a 2011 Innovative School by Washington State's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).

Washington's Innovative Schools program celebrates our state’s most inventive and exciting school models and encourages bold, creative and innovative thinking across Washington’s public schools. In accordance HB 1521and E2SHB 1546, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction has established selection criteria and outlined a process for school districts and educational service districts to recognize existing innovative schools and create new innovative schools and programs.

The major characteristic of Delta High School is an integrated, interdisciplinary program of study that weaves science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and humanities concepts together through the use of hands-on, project and problem-based, and inquiry focused instruction. Delta enrolls 100 students in each grade, and students are selected by lottery. Delta is supported through a partnership between three school districts, a state university, a community college, a national laboratory, a foundation, and additional community partners. Unique features of the school include:

A trimester schedule and 90 minute instructional blocks.
Standards focused grading throughout.
Focus on core preparation in grades 9 and 10, electives options in grades 11 and 12, and senior seminars.
Mentoring of students and teachers by STEM professionals.
Advisory classes support student learning and preparation for post-secondary education and career.
Internships, tours, job shadows, and career mentoring are integral part of student experience.
Electives, sports and extracurricular activities available at boundary schools.

For More Information Visit: http://www.k12.wa.us/InnovativeSchools/DesignatedSchools.aspx