Transcript Intermediate School Model

Intermediate School
Model
West Allis-West Milwaukee
School District et al.
Presented by Mrs. Joan Delaney
K 12 Coordinator, Strategic Structural Plan for Student Success
Intermediate School Model
What is the Intermediate
School concept and
specifically how will the
Intermediate School
function?
Approved Recommendations of the Structural Review Committee
to the School Board of the District of West Allis – West Milwaukee
et al.
Strategic Structural Plan for Student Success
Focused and
aligned curriculum
and instruction.
Intermediate Levelmust contain more
than two grades.
A specialized or
“focus” schools
should be
considered
The alternative high
school/related
programs relocated
into an adequate
facility.
Why
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Student Achievement
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Reading
Math
More time for learning
Need to continue improving
Student Behavior
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Less transitions
Focus on student/teacher relationships and building a
child-centered classroom.
Give students and parents greater opportunities to
remain connected to school.
Measure of Academic Progress
Data
Measure of Academic Progress
Data
(Behavior trend data using 06/07 data as an example)
2006-07 School Year Behavior Summary by Grade Level
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2,605
Number of Events
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2,359
2,000
1,380
1,500
1,075
890
1,000
588
500
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Grade Level
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Child Centered – At the Intermediate School level learning will be
geared to meet the needs of each student while stressing rigor in a
supportive and connected learning environment. The Teacher role
is to help students inquire, formulate questions and solve
strategically and think critically in an age of information. The
program delivery is formatted after a K-8 concept which includes
less transitions and greater student-teacher connections.
The Intermediate Schools will focus on applying 21st Century
Skills through all the content areas.
Grade level designated area of the building and grade level
assigned lunch times.
A hand picked teachers and staff that are highly qualified
according to NCLB with a keen interest in working in a smaller
learning community and an ability to work in a child-centered
approach with intermediate level students.
Enrichment opportunities through the district GCT program.
Ongoing support through ESL and Special Education
programming.
Intermediate Students will be challenged and supported in all
content areas with a highly qualified teaching team.
Sixth Grade Schedule Highlights
Before Core Classes
Breakfast, Support and Enrichment
Teacher 1
Up to 90 minutes of Literacy - Reading/Language Arts
Up to 45 minutes of Social Studies - World Cultures/History
Up to 45 minutes of World Languages or Double Dose
30 minutes Lunch/Recess/activity period - 6th grade only
Up to 45 minutes of Performing Arts Class or General Music/Life
Skills (each one semester)
Up to 45 minutes of PE alternating with Technology Media/ Art
Foundations (each one semester)
Teacher 2
Up to 90 minutes of Math
Up to 45 minutes of Science
After Core Classes Opportunities
Seventh Grade Schedule Highlights
Before core classes breakfast, enrichment, and support
Teacher 1
Up to 90 minutes of Math - beginning pre-algebra or /pre-algebra
Up to 45 minutes of Science - Integrated physical science
Up to 45 minutes of World Language or Double Dose (reading and/or math)
30 minutes Lunch time and recess/activity time
Up to 45 minutes of Fine Arts Block—(everyday all year) band, chorus, orchestra or
Art Design (one semester)/ 21st Century Life Skills (one semester)
Teacher 2
Up to 90 minutes of Literacy—Reading/Language Arts
Up to 45 minutes of Social Studies (American History through U.S. Revolution)
Up to 45 minutes of PE/ alternating every other day with specials (information
media II, fabrications)
After Core Classes Opportunities
Sixth and Seventh Grade Model
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Teacher 1 will teach the language arts/reading block and social studies.
Language Arts/Reading lessons will use a balanced literacy approach to
reading instruction for each child based on assessments integrating 21st
Century communication skills. Each day children will read, speak and listen.
They will also write using the Six Traits of Writing model.
Social Studies lessons will use the literacy skills developed in Language
Arts/reading to support understanding of themes that relate to World
Culture and history.
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Teacher 2 will teach the math and science block.
Math lessons will be leveled appropriately for each child based on MAPS
assessments focusing on the areas of algebra, geometry, number reasoning
and problem solving.
Science lessons and curriculum will apply math strategies through physical
science concepts which are found in themes of earth, environmental, life,
oceans, plant and space sciences.
Eighth Grade Schedule Highlights
Before core classes breakfast, enrichment, and support
Up to 55 minute classes
World Language or Double Dose (reading and/or math)
Teacher 1—Language Arts
Teacher 2—Social Studies
Teacher 3—Math pre-algebra and algebra placement
Teacher 4—Science physical science, energy and forces focus
30 minutes Lunch time and recess/activity time
Fine Arts Block— students attend class everyday
(Performance music: band, chorus or orchestra Or
Art Design II (one semester ) — Life Skills 8 (one semester)
PE/ alternating every other day with FCE or Publication Media
After Core Classes Opportunities
Integrated 21st Century Skills
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Art will be offered alternating gym for one semester in 6th grade and as
a fine arts option in 7th and 8th grade.
Fabrication class will support the engineering and technology emphasis
or school specialty.
FCE class will focus on 21st century skills in consumer economics, family
living and nutrition science.
Fine Arts Block will allow students to develop and pursue music
options in 6th and fine arts options including performance music in 7th
and 8th.
Success Highways student services program which will help students
make good choices and provide a structure for goal setting.
Technology/Information Media class will offer students the
opportunity to develop skills using software and media formats on the
computer.
World Language class will offer 6th and 7th grade Intermediate
students the opportunity to begin level one of a world language.
Physical Education skills will build personal wellness skills and
promote an understanding of health literacy
After School Programming
Research shows that upper grade school children who are
involved in activities are more highly motivated and
academically successful.
“Reach for the Stars”—age appropriate after school program
similar to SAFE.
Academic enrichment and support—similar to PASS
Special Interest Areas under development include:
Art
Chess/Checkers
Future Cities
Math Activities
Music Activities
Science Fun
Public Speaking
Dance
Web Page Design
Computer Activities
Recreational Games
Intermediate School Extra
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Athletics: please have your son/daughter see a physician during
the summer to fill out physical forms before the beginning the 20082009 school year.
Cross country— boys and girls—September/October
Basketball—boys—November/December
Basketball—girls—January/February
Wrestling—boys and girls—February/March
Track—boys and girls—April
Drama
Band, Chorus and Orchestra
Pom Pons (Recreation Department)
Student Council
Video Club
Incentives/Activities
Celebrations that support academic achievement, effort
and citizenship will be a part of the Intermediate School’s
culture. These will include:
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Assemblies and/or weekly/monthly celebrations
Student of the Month—academic, effort and citizenship
Honor Rolls will be kept on a quarterly basis
Lock-In—an activity filled evening of fun to celebrate
positive academic and behavioral choices
Recreation dances and activities are available
through the recreation department
Parent Partnerships
Parents/Guardians will be kept in close communication through:
- Website
- Newsletter
- Email communication of announcements
- Newsletter
- Email communication between teachers and parents
- I-Campus communication of learning progress
Parents/Guardians will be invited:
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To work as a team with the Intermediate School staff to ensure that
each child is meeting his/her learning goals.
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To participate in the Intermediate School Learning Community
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To join and become involved in the PTA
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To volunteer for special events including: “Back to School Day”,
assemblies, celebrations, dances, lock-in, ect.
Intermediate School Model
Thank you for coming this evening. If you
have further questions or concerns that
you would like to discuss please call me
at 414.604.3022.