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Hamady High highlights classroom engagement with "No Technology November" and sets growth goals
Summary
Hamady High staff reported a successful "No Technology November" in geometry that boosted engagement, and school leaders said they will set building-level targets aligned to district/state proficiency goals, aiming for 5'10% annual growth.
Hamady High School staff reported classroom initiatives they said increased student interaction and established improvement targets.
A building representative described a "No Technology November" experiment in a geometry class where students "worked exclusively on paper and pencil" and engaged in kinesthetic learning. The presenter said the approach produced noticeably higher student conversation and participation: "it was one of the best observations I've done in the classroom in a long time." The school also described holiday-themed math activities, art projects and special-education events such as a "Holidays Around the World" project.
Board members pressed for concrete, numeric performance targets. Administrators referenced state index targets (math ~38%, English ~55%) and said building goals will align with district expectations; they committed to presenting specific numeric goals next month. The high school's approach includes explicit vocabulary instruction, daily reading and writing, and evidence-based strategies drawn from federal guidance.
