ALAN SHAWN FEINSTEIN MIDDLE SCHOOL OF COVENTRY

A HIGH PERFORMING SCHOOL!

AGENDA

9:00 - Gathering / Introduction 9:15 - Brief Presentation 9:30 – Parent Questions 9:45 – School Tour 10:30 - Departure

Administrative Team / Staff

Administrators

Dr. Almeida – Principal Mrs. Whitehead – Assistant Principal Mr. Gomes – Assistant Principal

Support Staff

Mrs. Sevigny - Guidance Mrs. Dorchies – Guidance Mrs. Cronin – Guidance Mrs. Darcy – School Nurse Officer Burlingame – School Resource Officer Mrs. Sturdahl - Behavior Specialist

Mission Statement

Educational excellence…developing reliable, responsible, respectful life long learners, one student at a time.

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Be Responsible

Bringing all your materials to class.

Having your homework done.

Be Reliable

Being on time to class.

Always being honest.

Be Respectful

Treat others the way you would like to be treated.

Keep hands and feet to yourself.

Have Fun!

Differentiate Instruction Continue to Learn & Grow Establish Positive Relationships Continuously Communicate w/ Parents Develop a Student-Centered Classroom Maintain Instructional / Academic Focus Support and Collaborate with Colleagues Engage Students in Higher Level Thinking Integrate Literacy Strategies Across Curriculum Implement School Improvement Plan Initiatives Personalize the Learning Environment for Students Actively Participate in the Professional Learning Community Be “Responsible”, “Reliable” & “Respectful”

• Create and Maintain a Positive Culture • Shared Decision Making • Establish Open Lines of Communication • Be Visible • Review and Evaluate Policies, Practices, & Programs • Be Consistent & Follow-Up w/ Student Discipline • Support Teachers • Have An Open Door Policy • Be Approachable • Support & Facilitate Successful Co-teaching Relationships • Have A Sense of Humor • Provide Feedback • Be Professional • Establish Clear/High Expectations for ALL • Build Capacity by Effectively Delegating Responsibilities

General Information

STUDENT ENROLLMENT

1285 students

STAFFING

3 administrators 100 teachers 40 support staff

General Information (con’t)

School Hours

7:55 AM – 2:25 PM

Classes

English, Math, Science, Social Studies + Literacy, PE, and/or Exploratory

Advisory Program Lunch

30 minute lunches

6

TH

GRADE

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6 th Grade Teams are in the back of the building

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4 Teams

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Each team has…

– Approximately 100 students – Team Teachers: English, math, science, and social studies teacher (sometimes a resource teacher) – Students will also have a literacy class taught by a team teacher – Advisory Program

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Transition Plan

Parent Orientation Night – May 21, 2008 – 6:00 PM

– Discussion Items • Expectations • Policy / Procedures • Teams • Opportunities • Classes • Advisory Program • Etc.

– Activities • Book Fair • School Tour

Meet & Greet – August 20, 2008 – 9:00 - 10:30 AM

– Activities • Meet Team Teachers • Tour the Building

Locker Night – August 27, 2008 – 6:00 PM

• Students can practice opening their locker • Students can decorate the inside of their locker