Socorro Middle SchoolSocorro Middle School

Coffee with Coffee with the Principalthe Principal

August 18, 2014August 18, 2014

New Faculty & Staff

• New Faculty:– SCEIC - Frenda Serda-Gerardo– Choir – Cynthia Hill– CIS – Angelica Morales– Robotics – Ramiro Magallanez

• Celebrations:

SUPERINTENDENT’S 5 DIRECTIONS:

1. Safe and supportive learning environments

2. College and career readiness3. Highly qualified, effective faculty and staff4. Home, school, community Partnerships5. Accountability for “All”

CELEBRATE! CELEBRATE!

GREAT JOB!ON OUR WAY TO BEING THE

BEST!!!

STAAR SUMMARY COMPARISON

SUBJECT 2013 2014 GAINS/LOSS

2014-2015EXPECTATION

Reading 67% 74% 7% 90%

Math 68% 72% 4% 90%

Science 64% 61% -3 90%

Social Studies

68% 52% -15% 90%

Writing 59% 74% 14% 90%

STAAR SUMMARY BY GRADE LEVEL

READINGGRADE 2013 2014 GAINS/

LOSS

2014-2015EXPECTATION

6TH 62% 73% 11% 90%

7TH 65% 75% 10% 90%

8TH 75% 73% -2% 90%

STAAR SUMMARY BY GRADE LEVEL

GRADE

2013 2014 GAINS/LOSS

2014-2015EXPECTATION

6TH 65% 72% 7% 90%

7TH 63% 67% 5% 90%

8TH 76% 77% 1% 90%

MATHEMATICS

STAAR SUMMARY BY GRADE LEVEL

WRITINGGRAD

E2013 2014 GAINS/

LOSS

2014-2015EXPECTATION

7TH59% 74% 14% 90%

STAAR SUMMARY BY GRADE LEVEL

SCIENCEGRADE 2013 2014 GAINS/

LOSS

2014-2015EXPECTATION

8TH63% 61% -3% 90%

STAAR SUMMARY BY GRADE LEVEL

SOCIAL STUDIESGRADE 2013 2014 GAINS/

LOSS

2014-2015EXPECTATION

8TH

68% 52% -15% 90%

#1 - Accountability for allGRADING PROCEDURES

Every effort should be made to assist all students to achieve mastery of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.Students will have two days for each day absent to make up missed workGiving a zero as a grade for missed work is not a best practice

GRADING POLICY:• Two grades entered into the gradebook each week

reflective of SE’s (participation grades are not acceptable)– This is imperative in order to allow timely

feedback to students of UIL eligibility• Minimum number/types of grades

– 15 daily grades (50%)– 2 test grades (30%)– 1 nine weeks test (20%)– 18 total grades

Attendance

• Attend School Every Day• Bring Doctor’s Note for excused

absence• Make up work (talk to teacher)

#3 - College and Career Readiness

• Know and understand each student’s individual needs: (SPED, GT, ELL)

• Follow (YAG) Year at a Glance– Cover all SEs, student master SEs

• Create a “Data Driven Mindset”• HB5 – House Bill 5: Prepare students

for College and Career

___ STEM

___ Arts and Humanities

Multidisciplinary

___ Business and Industry

___ Public Service

Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form

___ STEM

Science Technology Engineering and Math

___ Arts and Humanities

Multidisciplinary

___ Business and Industry Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesVeterinary Technology (EDHS /EHS)Landscape Management (EDHS/EHS)Floral Design (EDHS/EHS)Architecture and ConstructionArchitectureHVAC Technology (EDHS)A/V Technology & CommunicationsAnimationAudio and Video Production/Media Tech and Film Production (Broadcasting)Fashion Design (MHS)NewspaperPublic SpeakingJournalismBusiness Management and AdministrationBusiness ManagementFinanceBanking and Financial ServicesHospitality and TourismCulinary ArtsInformation TechnologyComputer and Network SystemsComputer ProgrammerDigital Interactive MediaManufacturingWelding (AHS/EDHS)MarketingMarketing and Sports Promotion (EDHS/AHS/SHS/EHS)Transportation, Distribution and LogisticsAutomotive Technology

___ Public Service Education and TrainingTeacher Preparation(AHS) Government and Public AdministrationLibertas Academy-Government (Libertas accepted students only)Libertas Academy-Public Administration (Libertas accepted students only)Health ScienceAthletic/Personal Trainer*Biomedical Engineering under STEMHealth Occupations (Non Academy)Dentistry (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Emergency Medical Technician (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Pharmacy Technician (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Physician (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Pre-Nursing (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Human ServicesCosmetologyEarly Childhood Development (Child Care Management)Law, Public Safety and SecurityCorrections*Emergency and Fire Management Services (EDHS, SHS)Police Officer and Law EnforcementSecurity and Protective ServicesLibertas Academy-LAW (AHS Libertas accepted students only)*Legal Services will move to Arts and Humanities

Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form

___ STEM

Science Technology Engineering and MathProject Lead the WayEngineering and Design*Biomedical Engineering Synergi (MHS) Computer Science-SATA (EHS) IB (EDHS)

___ Arts and Humanities

Performing Arts (art, dance, etc.) (Find Performing Arts in the Arts and AV Technology in the CCRP)AP Social StudiesThe same language in a language other than English (LOTE)*Legal Services (Find Legal Services in Law & Public Safety in the CCRP)

Multidisciplinary

___ Business and Industry Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesVeterinary Technology (EDHS /EHS)Landscape Management (EDHS/EHS)Floral Design (EDHS/EHS)Architecture and ConstructionArchitectureHVAC Technology (EDHS)A/V Technology & CommunicationsAnimationAudio and Video Production/Media Tech and Film Production (Broadcasting)Fashion Design (MHS)NewspaperPublic SpeakingJournalismBusiness Management and AdministrationBusiness ManagementFinanceBanking and Financial ServicesHospitality and TourismCulinary ArtsInformation TechnologyComputer and Network SystemsComputer ProgrammerDigital Interactive MediaManufacturingWelding (AHS/EDHS)MarketingMarketing and Sports Promotion (EDHS/AHS/SHS/EHS)Transportation, Distribution and LogisticsAutomotive Technology

___ Public Service Education and TrainingTeacher Preparation(AHS) Government and Public AdministrationLibertas Academy-Government (Libertas accepted students only)Libertas Academy-Public Administration (Libertas accepted students only)Health ScienceAthletic/Personal Trainer*Biomedical Engineering under STEMHealth Occupations (Non Academy)Dentistry (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Emergency Medical Technician (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Pharmacy Technician (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Physician (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Pre-Nursing (SHS/HPA accepted students only)Human ServicesCosmetologyEarly Childhood Development (Child Care Management)Law, Public Safety and SecurityCorrections*Emergency and Fire Management Services (EDHS, SHS)Police Officer and Law EnforcementSecurity and Protective ServicesLibertas Academy-LAW (AHS Libertas accepted students only)*Legal Services will move to Arts and Humanities

Socorro ISD HB5 Endorsement Verification Form

#4 – Highly Qualified, Effective, Faculty and Staff

• Follow “Standards of Conduct”• Stay knowledgeable of “PDAS” expectations• Seek/attend research based professional

development for consistent professional growth

• Adopt core values: Accountability, Commitment, Trust, Respect, Integrity, high expectations, “TEAMWORK: is the belief in the pursuit of excellence!”

#5 – Home, School, Community Partnerships

• Attend/Participate games, carnivals, etc.

• Contact Parents regularly• Create strong partnerships between

school and home• Response to Intervention (RTI)

Safety

• Safety Procedures followed by students and Parents:– Enter through front door only– Students should not open doors for

anyone (no matter who it is)– Drills (one per month)

2nd Annual OLWEUS Anti-Bullying Kick-Off

andCar Show