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!