THINK DIFFERENT October 1, 2015 Terea Brown, Ed.D, Principal Miriam Hill, Assistant Principal EMMETT...

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October 1, 2015

Terea Brown, Ed.D, Principal Miriam Hill, Assistant Principal

EMMETT TILL MATH & SCIENCE ACADEMY

STATE OF THE SCHOOL ADDRESS


AGENDAWelcome – Principal, Dr. BrownStaff Introductions – Assistant Principal, Ms. HillState of School Address – Principal, Dr. Brown

TILL TEACHERSGRADE TEACHER

Pre-K Yvette Jones / Pamela ClayPre-K Kawanna Horton /Yadira SotoKdg. Wendy Hill-Rogers1st Megan Metzger / Betty Billingsley2nd Rhoda Tillman 2nd Priscilla McCastle 3rd Mae Peterson 3rd April Ness 4th/ 5th Linda Brady (Literacy & Social Science)4th/ 5th Deborah Moyenda (Math & Science)6th -8th Thomas Ziencina (Science) 6th -8th Carol Hoy (Math) 6th -8th Tracey Poole (Social Science)6th -8th Daria Pleszkiewicz (Reading)


Diverse Learning Teachers / Teacher AssistantsGRADE TEACHER/ASSISTANT

K-3 Pamela Redd / Davon Griffin

4-6 Margert Wild / Kimberly Johnson

6-8 Cricea Jennings / Darnell Frazier

Resource Teacher Roman Andrushko

Resource Teacher Giordan Gibson


Related Service ProvidersNurse Linda StewartSocial Worker Cherise JohnsonSpeech Pathologist Patricia ButtsPsychologist Denise Kennedy Counselor/Case ManagerCounselor Joyce Rosenberg AncillaryPhysical Education Curtis Nunnery Art Joy BlakeMedia Specialist Nicole Mallet Security1st Floor South Ronald Miller 2nd Floor South Bin Lubemba -Dean of Discipline/Director

of Student Services



MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Emmett Louis Till Math and Science Academy is to meet the academic and socio-

emotional needs of every student by providing rigorous and engaging instruction in a safe

environment for all students.


VISION STATEMENT

Every student will graduate armed with the academic and life skills necessary for their self-actualization,

active citizenship and post-secondary success.

CPS Pillars



CPS PillarsPillar 1 – High Standards, Rigorous Curriculum and Powerful Instruction

Pillar 2 –Systems of Support that Meet Student Needs

Pillar 3 – Engaged and Empowered Families and Community

Pillar 4 –Committed and Effective Teachers, Leaders and Staff

Pillar 5 - Sound Fiscal, Operational and Accountability Systems

NETWORK 9

Every student in Network 9, of the Chicago Public Schools district, will be engaged in a rigourous, well rounded

instructional program and will graduate prepared for success in college, career

and life.


N9 MISSION


Focused Leadership

High Schools Math

InstructionalCore

Till’s 2015-16 School Priorities1. K-2: Strengthen the foundation of our K-2 program

to increase the number of students reading at grade level.

2. Literacy and Math Instruction: Increase the number of students mastering CCSS in grades 3rd-8th in literacy and math instruction.

3. Social & Emotional Learning: implement a school wide behavior management system that supports self-awareness, self-reflection, and respect for teachers and one another.


Till’s CIWP Priorities

CCSS Literacy: Use curriculum maps, unit plans designed in alignment with the CCSS, writing and the Balanced Literacy Approach in order to increase academic achievement in Language Arts.

CCSS Math: Improve the math proficiency of students by engaging in behaviors of mathematically proficient students: Identify what the question is asking and find important information to make a plan, model how to pull out important information in math problems, and use writing so students can explain what they did and why?

Science: Improve teacher knowledge and understanding of the NGSS by providing professional development for teachers around the NGSS and developing an inquiry based curriculum.


Till’s CIWP Priorities

Attendance: Improve end of the year attendance for grades K-8 through the use and implementation of strategic best practices:

Diverse Learners: Enhance Diverse Learner success by increasing collaboration, implementing strategies such as progress and goal monitoring, research-based instructional tools, and professional development. In addition, all teachers will take part in collaborative efforts to assess and monitor students through a systematic MTSS framework.

Climate, Culture, and Social and Emotional Learning: Improve social-emotional learning, as well as, develop a more positive school culture and climate for all students by implementing Second Step and The Responsive


SCHOOL ENROLLMENT

TOTAL ENROLLMEN

T = 364


2014-2015 NWEA/MAP


NWEA - MAPWHAT IS IT?• An assessment that measure students academic progress. • Provides information regarding a student’s mastery of grade level information as compared to national norms.• Provides information on students academic growth by comparing the student’s RIT score from Fall to Winter, Winter to Spring, Fall to Spring and/or Spring to Spring.WHO TAKES IT & WHEN?• Last year 2nd-8th took it Fall, Winter and Spring• This year 2nd will take it Winter & Spring and 3rd – 8th will take it in the Winter and Spring• Students are assessed in Reading and Math


Slide Title

READINGNORM RIT CHART

Grade Till RIT CPS Ave RIT

NWEA Norm RIT

3 175.9 195.5 199.24 189.1 204.5 206.75 194.6 210.2 212.36 199.8 214.9 216.47 210.8 220.2 219.78 214.6 220.2 221.2


Slide Title

MATHTILL/CPS/NORM RIT CHART

Grade Till RIT CPS Ave RIT

NWEA Norm RIT

3 179.7 201.7 203.14 195.4 213 212.55 119.6 220.5 2216 204.8 222.9 225.67 217.4 230 230.58 222 228.8 232.8


GROWTH PERCENTILEAverage spring-to-spring scale score growth of students on NWEA, compared to average national growth for schools with the same average pretest score. The school is assigned a percentile representing where it would fall on the national distribution.


ATTAINMENT PERCENTILEAverage Spring scale score of students on the NWEA MAP assessment, compared to average national average score. The school is assigned a percentile representing where it would fall on the national distribution.


COLLEGE READYNWEA “suggests” that students are COLLEGE READY if they score at or above the 70th percentile in reading and/or 74th percentile in Math.


Till National Average Growth PercentilePercent “at” or “above” the 50th percentile based on National norms in Reading and Math per grade


3rd – 8th Reading – 29%

Math – 41%

3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH 7TH 8TH0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

18%

76 %

37%

19%

40%

56%

20%

31%26 %

19%

44%

60%

MATHREADING


Till Attainment Percentile - Reading

3rd – 8th

33%

3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH 7TH 8TH0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

4%9%

4%

16%

22%26%

19%

44%

56%54%

48%

67%

58%

48%

28%26%

22%

7%

23%

8%12%

READING % Exceeds

READING % Meets

READING % Below

READING % AW


Till Attainment Percentile - Math

3rd – 8th

41%

3RD 4TH 5TH 6TH 7TH 8TH0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

2% 1%

16%

75%

37%

19%

40%

56%

48%

21%

33%

58%

48%

32%34%

3%

30%

23%

12% 12%

MATH % Exceeds

MATH % Meets

MATH % Below

MATH % AW


Till COLLEGE READY

2nd – 8th Reading - 18%

Math - 15%

Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grades 2-8 Combined

Grades 3-8 Combined

0.0

5.0

10.0

15.0

20.0

25.0

30.0

35.0

15.0% 14.6%

11.1%

14.3%

25.0%

18.2%

25.0%

17.3% 17.7%

33.3%

7.3%

18.2%

5.9%

16.7%

9.1

27.8%

17.1%

14.3%

Reading Math

Till’s 2015 – 2016 MAP GOALSNWEA/MAP Growth Attainment College

ReadyReading (3rd – 8th) 47% to 55% 33% to 43% N/A

Math (3rd – 8th) 39% to 45% 41% to 51% N/A

Reading 2nd N/A 33% to 43% N/A

Math 2nd N/A Not enough data N/A

Reading (2nd – 8th) N/A N/A 17 % to 24%

Math (2nd – 8th) N/A N/A 14% to 21%


2014-2015 EARLY LITERACY


EARLY LITERACY ASSESSMENTS

WHAT IS IT?

•TRC – Text, Reading & Comprehension– Identifies students instructional reading levels to inform teacher of

specific student needs– Includes print concepts, reading behaviors and oral comprehension

• DIBELS – Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literary Skills– Brief but powerful measures of critical skills that underlie

early reading success.

TRC & DIBELS


PRIMARY ASSESSMENTSTRC/DIBELS & mClass Math

WHO TAKES IT?• TRC – Kindergarten – 2nd Grade• DIBELS – All students who receive a Red or Yellow score on TRC• mClass Math – Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

WHEN DO THEY TAKE IT?• 3 times a year • Fall, Winter, and Spring

HOW ARE STUDENTS MONITORED?• Red students are monitored every 2 weeks• Yellow students monitored every 4 weeks



2015-2016 mCLASS NORMSReading TRC Proficiency Levels

BOY MOY EOY

Kindergarten RB B C to E First Grade C to E F to G I Second Grade I J to K L to M

TRC - READING K-2

Grade K 1 2 Overall0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

25 2428

77

1 4 611

5 38

2 3 5

Far BelowBelowProficientAbove Proficient

Number represents # of Students


TRC & mClass MATHOUR GOALS FOR TRC & mClass Math in 2015-2016 are: 75% at or above the Reading and Math benchmark

TRC GoalsKindergarten – Level E1st – Level I2nd – Level M


2013-2014 DIVERSE LEARNERS



Till’s Goal

• Provide quality instruction across the school setting.• Develop students’ strengths and improve areas of

weakness to ensure each student meets and exceeds high individual academic and social

emotional expectations• Effective parent school partnership designed to increase student achievement to meet challenges of

high school and careers.


Formula For Success


Services Offered

Diverse Learner Services


Systems of Support

Resource Services

Cross – Categorical Self Contained

2013-2014 ATTENDANCE



Why Attendance Matters

From preschool through high school, absenteeism has serious implications for academic outcomes. Students who are chronically absent have (CCSR, 2013):

• Lower test scores • Lower likelihood of being on-track in high school

• Lower likelihood of graduating • Lower course grades limiting college acceptance and hindering completion

Strong attendance is the foundation for success in college, career and life:– Attendance is a pre-requisite to engage in instruction

– Helping chronically absent students get caught up through remediation is a far more challenging and expensive way of educating them than if they move through

the system engaged and on-track at every grade level

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Every Student, Every Day, On Time We need your child in school every day so:

• They are a part of our school family• They stay on top of their education• They learn about new things that help them get ready for

their future• They understand how to work with others• They understand the importance of school

What happens when they do not come every day?• They feel out of place• They fall behind in their work• They miss important opportunities that can inspire their

future• They have a hard time working with others• They do not see how school is important to their future

Office of College and Career Success/ Office of Student Support and Engagement41 THINK DIFFERENTTHINK DIFFERENT


Let’s Talk About Being On Time• Start the day on time to make the day go well.

• Coming late to school starts your child’s day feeling rushed, frustrated, and behind.

• When the bell rings, an elementary school child should be in line to start the day with their class.

• An elementary school student that receives fewer than 300 minutes of instruction on a regular attendance due to a tardy is recoded to an absence.

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Important Attendance Definitions Attendance rate = percentage of days present out of total

days enrolled; attendance rate includes both excused and unexcused absences

Truant = A student with one or more unexcused absences Chronic absentee = A student with 18 or more excused or

unexcused absences (10% or more of days enrolled) Chronic truant = A student with 9 or more unexcused

absences for the school year (5% or more of days enrolled)

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An Excused Absence An Unexcused Absence

1. Student’s illness2. Observance of a religious holiday (absence

note must be provided prior to absence) 3. Death in the immediate family4. Family emergency5. Circumstances which cause reasonable

concern to the parent for their child’s safety or health (approved by the principal)

6. Other situations beyond the control of the student (as determined by the principal)

1. A student absence that is not for one of the six valid reasons is deemed unexcused

2. An unexcused absence for all or part of a school day, by a student in grades K-12, is deemed a truant absence and the student is designated a truant student

3. A chronic truant is a K-12 student that has 9 or more full-day truant absences for the school year

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Important Attendance Definitions


When Is It Time for Vacation?CPS provides time through out the year for families to take a vacation. Families should plan their

travel around the time given so children do not fall behind. Additionally, there are 4 School Improvement Days; students are not in attendance on these days because teachers and staff are

working as a team to review instruction and data to better plan for your child’s success.When Is It Time For Vacation?

September 7st Labor DayOctober 12th Columbus Day

November 13th School Improvement DayNovember 11th Veterans Day

November 25th through 27th Thanksgiving BreakDecember 21st through January 1st Winter Break

January 18th Martin Luther King DayFebruary 5th School Improvement Day

February 15th President’s DayApril 8th School Improvement Day

April 18th through April 22th Spring BreakMay 30th Memorial Day

EMMETT TILL ATTENDANCE DATA


2014 – 2015 ATTENDANCE

Our Goal is 97% for 2015-2016

2013-2014 2014-2015 CHANGE

91.3% 91.6% +.3%


ATTENDANCE GOAL

What will Till do?• Monitor students’ attendance daily• Call home when students are absent• Provide wrap-around and intervention services as

needed• Distribute incentive to students with perfect attendance

and homerooms with 95% or above attendance• Facilitate raffles for parents who student(s) have perfect

attendanceTHINK DIFFERENTTHINK DIFFERENT

2014-2015 5 ESSENTIAL DATA


What does it do? • Predicts school improvement based upon 5 key factors: Ambitious Instruction Effective Leaders Collaborative Teachers Involved Families Supportive Environment

How is it used?• As apart of the “Schools Quality Indicator Policy” (former School

Performance Policy)• To determine the areas to improve the school’s overall climate and

culture

Who completes the survey? Teachers Students (6TH – 8TH) Parents

5 ESSENTIAL SURVEY


5 Essentials 2014Ambitious Instruction – Classes are challenging and engaging Not Enough Data

Effective Leaders – Principals and teachers implement a shared vision for success Very Weak

Collaborative Teachers – Teachers collaborate to promote professional growth Very Weak

Involved Families – The entire staff builds strong external relationships Very Weak

Supportive Environment – The school is safe, demanding and supportive Not Enough Data

5 ESSENTIAL SURVEY


5 ESSENTIALS SURVEYMAJOR LESSONS LEARNED:

Build a community of trust between staff and the Principal– Increase open dialogue between staff and the Principal (monthly PPC

and PPLC meetings)– Involve staff in more decision making and budgeting

Create an environment where students feel safe and supported – SEL and 2nd Step Initiative

Involved Families– Monthly Stakeholder Chat and Chews (Staff, Parents, Community, etc.) – Volunteer Opportunities


PARENTAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT


Till Parent Meeting and Events• Monthly Parent Newsletter – Till Tribune• Monthly Chat & Chew – Third Thursday of the month

Till Partnerships• University of Chicago – Tutoring• CBM – Young Men’s Leadership• CCM – Young Men’s Leadership • Metropolitan Family Services• KAPPA – Tutoring and Sports• AKA – Gardening Project• Best Practices in Education – Arts Education• Mount Vernon Baptist Church• Skyway Alderman Partnership• Woodlawn Promise Communicty

GRADE SCALE

A 100-90B 80-89

C 70-79

D 60-69

F 99 and below

CATEGORIES WEIGHTS

Assignments 20%

Homework 15%

Exams 30%

Quizzes 25%

Participation 10%

GRADING SCALETill will utilize the following Grading and Weight Scale school-wide:

Please check Parent Portal weekly to monitor your child’s academic progress.


Attendance MAP Growth 3rd – 8th

mClass MAP Attainment

College Ready 2nd – 8th

Students 97%Staff 96%

2015 Academic Goals

Reading 75%Math 75%

Reading 55%

Math 43%

Reading 3rd – 8th 43%Math 3rd – 8th 51%Reading 2nd 50%

Math 2nd N/A%

Reading 24%

Math 21%


2015-2016 SCHOOL DISCIPLINE AND

POLICY INFORMATION


THE FOUR B’sStudents are important to us! The Till team works hard to provide a school

which is safe, supportive and caring students can learn as much as possible while they are at Emmett Till Math & Science Academy.


BE SAFE

BE RESPECTFUL

BE RESPONSIBLE

BE KIND

APPROACH TO DISCIPLINE • Instructive• Corrective• Restorative

CLEAR EXPECTATIONS • Expectations are taught• Expectations are modeled• Expectations are practiced • Adherence to expectations is celebrated

PARENT/SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP• Parent/ School communication is critical to student success • Parent/School enforcement and reinforcement of school wide expectations make the process

effective.• Parent/School collaborative problem solving brings closure and resolution to challenges. • Parent/School shared efforts bring overall improved academic achievement.

DISCIPLINE GUIDING PRINCIPLES


SCHOOL-WIDE POLICIES

DRESS CODE– All students are required to wear the following to school:

TOPS: White – solid, no print (unless Till issued shirt); long and/or short sleeve (tank tops not permitted) Sweaters: solid navy blue

BOTTOMS: navy blue pants, skirts and/or jumpers (shorts and mini-skirts are not permitted)

SHOES: Dark black or brown closed toe shoes BELT: Black and/or brown APPEARANCE: All shirts must be tucked. Socks can not be worn over pants

Earrings are prohibited for boys and only post or small hoops are allowed for girls.Headbands are only permitted for girls


SCHOOL-WIDE POLICIESUniform PolicyEmmett Till Math and Science Academy Students wear a white collared polo or button down shirt, navy blue pants and black, navy or brown shoes. Shirts must be tucked in at all times. Pants must be pulled all the way up and belted.

Emmett Till Math and Science Academy believes strongly in the value of our students wearing uniforms to school. Students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade dress in uniform. The uniform is part of School policy. Occasional exceptions occur, such as certain field trips and special school events. Students will be notified in advance when these exceptions apply. In all cases of student dress, the principle of neat and clean will apply; clothes must fit properly and neatly. Parents may be called to bring a change of clothes if a student is not dressed in uniform. Students will be held accountable for being in uniform by staff and administrators. THINK DIFFERENTTHINK DIFFERENT

SCHOOL-WIDE POLICIESHealthy Foods and Beverage Policy – In compliance with the CPS Healthy Foods and Beverage Policy, food items can not be brought to schools for celebrations during the school day. Additionally, parents may not bring outside food for other students. Parents/guardians are not allowed to bring in outside food during lunch or for any occasion.

Instructional Time – Parents please make arrangements to meet with teachers before or after school or during the teacher’s prep in order to allow for bell to bell instruction. Your cooperation is appreciated.


Use of Cell PhonesCell Phone Use Is Prohibited in the building.

Emmett Till Math and Science Academy does not allow the possession of telecommunications devices by students on campus during the regular school day. Our school policy also states that electronic devices may not be kept on the student’s person. This means that electronic devices must be turned in to security at the beginning of the school day. Cell phones cannot be kept in the pocket of pants, coats, etc. During the school day (defined as being from the time a student arrives at school each morning until school is dismissed for the day), these devices must be turned in and may not be used by students. There is no reason that a student should need to use a cell phone during the regular school day. In any instance requiring an emergency communication with a student, our school will immediately assist the student, a parent, or other responsible adult with that situation by using a school telephone.

SCHOOL-WIDE POLICIES


SCHOOL-WIDE INITIATIVES AND COMMUNICATION



Till SCHOOL WIDE INITIATIVES 2015-2016ACADEMICS• STRIDE ACADEMY • Second Step – Social/Emotional Learning Program• After School All Stars• Garden Project• Eureka Math• University of Chicago Tutoring• Think Through Math • SEPUP Science• Targeted Invention Period (6th-8th)SOCIAL• Seasonal Sports (Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Cheerleading/Pom Pom)• After School All Stars• 6th – 8th grade girls group• School Newspaper• After-School Programming at Mount Vernon Baptist Church


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please make sure that the school has the following items on file:Emergency / Medical Forms

Updated address, phone number(s) and email addresses

Lunch ApplicationsMedia Release forms

COMMUNICATIONTill will communicate information regarding event, activities, meetings, and updates on school and districts policy and procedures in the following ways: Email blast (please ensure school has your current email on file) Robo Calls (please provide update phone numbers) Marquee Filers sent home by students Two Communication logs (where applicable) Monthly Newsletters and calendars Website Old Fashion “direct phone calls” Snail mail (where deemed necessary) Parent Portal Facebook Page (Emmett Till)THINK DIFFERENTTHINK DIFFERENT

PARENT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

How to become a volunteer– Coordinate with teacher for

activities with limited access with students

– Complete a volunteer packet for more consistent interactions with students

Who can Volunteer– Parents, Guardians, relatives

and community members

PARENT INVOLVEMENT VOLUNTEERING

Types– Trips, Committees, School

Events– Classroom assistance, office

assistance, tutoring


2015-2016 PARENT & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND PAC/TITLE I


TITLE ONE PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEECIWP – CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT WORK PLANTill’s Parent Involvement BudgetTill’s Title I Parent Involvement Compact & PolicyTill’s Title I BudgetTill’s Title I Parent Funds BudgetCPS Title I Parent Involvement PolicyCPS Title I Parent Involvement Program Guidelines and PAC

BylawsTill’s Annual PAC Organizational Meeting

October 15, 2015 @ 9:30 am in the Parent Room (113)



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