Eastview Sixth Grade 2013-2014
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Transcript of Eastview Sixth Grade 2013-2014
EASTV
IEW
SIXTH
GRADE
2
013-2014
THE NEXT S
TEPS
MIDDLE SCHOOL REDESIGN TEAM
Dr. Christopher P. Clouet Jonathan Brown & Joseph Cloherty Susan Anastacio, Caryn Capalbo, Leroy Dixon,
Laurie Dunning, Barbara Fastenberg, Joan M. Haberman,Jennifer Hammond-King, Tina Kelly, Jody Kennedy,Mary O’Connor, Judith Plant, Michael Salley, Irene Shaffer,Jane Turk, Timothy Veeder & Jennifer Watts
Special thanks to Jessica O’Donovan & the Curriculum Coordinators
Additional thanks to: UCLA Center X Dr. Elliot Merenbloom
STRATEGIC PLAN
Mission StatementThe mission of the White Plains City School District is to educate and inspire all students, while nurturing their dreams, so they learn continually, think critically, pursue their aspirations and contribute to a diverse and dynamic world.
MEETING THE NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS
CHALLENGE: Advanced, successful students
ENGAGE: Average, possibly disengaged students
SUPPORT: Struggling learners
All students benefit from strategies which result in being challenged, engaged, and supported.
TRANSITIONS
Elementary
Eastview
Highlands
WPHS
500
1,000
2,000
THE KEYSTONE GRADE
THE “ALREADY DONE” LIST
Inform MS staff of their assignments for 2013/14
Develop the teams of teachers Plan student transition activities Finalize the schedule Meet with parent groups
4 Teams 2 lunch periods (2 Teams per Lunch period) Common Planning Time AVID Cohort Advanced ELA and Advanced Math per team “Connections” period and sustained silent
reading
OVERVIEWEASTVIEW 6TH GRADE
SCHEDULE
Time Tentative Student Schedule A7:15 am Arrival
7:35-7:41 am Morning AssemblyPeriod Class
1 Great Books2 ELA Connections3 Math (Advanced/Dual Language/ 6th grade Math)4 Art/Computer Technology
General Music/HealthAVID/VRE
5 Lunch6 Science7 Social Studies8 PE/Health9 LOTE (Spanish, Mandarin Ch., French, Italian)
Time Tentative Student Schedule B - ELL7:15 am Arrival
7:35-7:41 am Morning MeetingPeriod Class
1 ELL Beginner2 ELL Beginner Connections3 Math
4 Art/Computer Technology General Music/Health
LSP/SAL
5 Lunch6 Science7 Social Studies8 PE/LSP9 LOTE (Spanish, Chinese, French, Italian)
Time Tentative Student Schedule C - Support7:15 am Arrival
7:35-7:41 am Morning AssemblyPeriod Class
1 Art/ Computer TechnologyGeneral Music /Health
AVID/VRELSP/SAL
2 LOTE (Spanish, Chinese, French, Italian)
Connections3 Math
4 Great Books
5 Social Studies6 Lunch 7 SAL/PE 8 Math 9 Science
HOW DOES MIDDLE SCHOOL REDESIGN SUPPORT THE “WHOLE” MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILD?
White Plains Middle School Student
Academic
Interdisciplinary
Experiences
Social “Teaming”
Emotional
Connections
Program
STRONGER INTERDISCIPLINARY EXPERIENCES
Strong connections to a core team of teachers
Incorporates Applied Arts Interdisciplinary Planning and
Collaboration Focus on individual learning styles Community Building
CONNECTIONS PROGRAM
“The mission of the White Plains City School District is to educate and inspire all students, while nurturing their dreams, so they learn continually, think critically, pursue their aspirations and contribute to a diverse and dynamic world.”
Connections is a structured time during the school day that provides all students the opportunity to feel connected to self, school, and community in a small group setting.
WHY A CONNECTIONS PROGRAM?
A “Connections” program provides opportunities for:
• A strong connection with at least one adult in a small group setting
• Long and short term goal-setting
• Emotional and social growth
• Meaningful participation in school and community
Creating a New 6th Grade CampusCreating a New 6th Grade Campus
Transitions
Transitions
Easing everyone in!
Opportunities to Learn More Guidance /Pupil Personnel Services Summer Visitations – Getting
Comfortable
Questions ? Library - Joe Cloherty /Leroy Dixon Guidance Office Room 106- Lisa Birke/Jessica
Rivera/Liz Verias Room 109 Dr. Clouet / Board of Education
EACH AND EVERY STUDENT!