COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS - Modern Languages, Political Science/Law, Visual Arts

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Information Management, Computer Science, Applied Sciences

COLLEGE OF MATH & SCIENCE - Mathematics, Life Sciences, Health & Wellness

REQUIRED - CLASS OF 2004 & AFTER

English 4 units
Oral Communications ½ unit
English Language Arts ½ unit
Mathematics 3 units (4 units for Class of 2007 and after)
Science 3 units*
Social Studies 3 units * *A fourth year of both science and Physical Education ½ unit social studies is encouraged, as are at
Health & Safety ½ unit least 2 units of a foreign language.
Fine Arts 1 unit
Technology 1 unit
Electives 5 units (4 units for Class of 2007 and after)

College Major 4 units

TOTAL 26 units

LITTLE ROCK SCHOLARS - CLASS OF 2004 AND AFTER

English 4 units
Oral Communications ½ unit The Board of Education
English Language Arts ½ unit recommends that students
Mathematics 4 units elect the challenge of a
Science 4 units more rigorous graduation plan
Social Studies 4 units than the minimum requirements,
Foreign Language 2 units including at least 8 Pre-AP, or AP,
Physical Education ½ unit or University Studies courses.
Health & Safety ½ unit
Fine Arts 1 unit
Technology 1 unit
Electives 2 units

College Major 4 units

TOTAL 28 units

HALL HIGH SCHOOL
"CHOOSE YOUR PATH"

You are here 9th GRADE WARRIOR ACADEMY

Choose your college "COLLEGES" (10th - 12th GRADE)
HALL'S SMALLER LEARNING COMMUNITIES

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, COLLEGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, COLLEGE OF
MATH & SCIENCE

English Computer Science Life Sciences

Communications/ Information Management Health & Wellness
Journalism
Mathematics
Foreign Languages
Sciences
Social Studies Choose your major
Applied Sciences
Political Science/
Law

Visual Arts

Performing Arts

This program is for the Class of 2006 and after. The Classes of 2004 and 2005 will follow the "Career Focus" Plan.

The "Colleges" at Hall are Smaller Learning Communities (SLCs) which divide the school into 4 smaller schools. On January 8, 2002, President George W. Bush signed into law the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, which outlined the important purpose of Smaller Learning Communities. Research suggests that:

Smaller learning environments are a condition for boosting student achievement (Williams, 1990)

School size has positive effects on student outcomes as evidenced by students' attendance rates, frequency of disciplinary actions, school loyalty, use of alcohol or drugs, satisfaction with school and self-esteem (Raywid (1995) and Klonsky (1995).

An effective size for secondary schools is in the range of 400-800 students (Williams, 1990).

Enrollment size has a stronger effect on learning in schools with large concentrations of poor and minority children (Cotton, 1996).

Research ultimately confirms what parents intuitively believe: that smaller schools are safer and more productive because students feel less alienated, more nurtured and more connected to caring adults, and teachers feel that they have more opportunity to get to know and support their students (Fowler & Walberg, 1991; Gregory, 1992; Stockard & Mayberry, 1992).

If you have any additional questions contact:

Marshall Sladyen, HSTW/SLC Site Coordinator
Hall High School
6700 "H" Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
501.447.1960 (voice)
501.447.1901 (fax)
Email: marshall.sladyen@lrsd.org

WHAT IS HALL HIGH SCHOOL DOING TO ADDRESS YOUR CHILD'S ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT?

Double-blocking Algebra I
Double-blocking English I
Read 180 Program to improve reading skills
RiverDeep software for Algebra I and Writing
Drop Everything and Read and Drop Everything and Write
Literacy Coach to assist teachers in addressing literacy needs at Hall High School
Restructuring school into Smaller Learning Communities called "colleges" to provide better support and guidance to students. Hall was the recipient of a Smaller Learning Communities Grant to assist in the No Child Left Behind Act
Follow the 10 Key Practices of High Schools That Work which serves as the driving force behind our reform efforts
Applying for a Magnet School Grant which will provide monies for the purchase of technology equipment and other needed resources
Only High School to receive 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant which provides:
Before-School (1 hour) and After-School Tutoring (2 hour)
Super Saturday Test Preparation and Study Skills
Summer Bridge Program to ease transition from Middle School to High School
Free Summer School for 9th graders who fail Algebra I, English I, or Physics I
Support Services (counseling, drug abuse prevention, parenting) for students and parents

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