Transcript Monson Public School’s Restructuring Proposal First Public Forum October 6, 2010 Granite Valley Middle School October 6, 2010 First Public Forum Monson Public Schools A Community of Learners Our Mission &

Monson Public School’s
Restructuring Proposal
First Public Forum
October 6, 2010
Granite Valley Middle School
October 6, 2010
First Public Forum
Monson Public
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A Community of
Learners
Our Mission & Vision
Prepare students for living, learning and
working in the 21st Century
Maximize learning for students to reach
their academic, social and civic potential.
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The Challenge
Look deeply into:
 What we do
 How we do it
 How it will impact educational opportunities
for students
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Considerations
Academic rigor
Differentiation of individual students needs
Post High School expectations
Co-curricular & Extra-curricular opportunities
and experiences
Fiscal responsibilities
Sustainability as a quality organization
Ability to be a learning and growing
organization
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PROPOSAL
Two Major changes in the present organizational
structure of the Monson Public Schools
 Students in grades 11 and 12 would have the
opportunity to participate in an individualized
educational model consisting of the following
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Traditional High School Model
Project Based educational Model
Dual Enrolment opportunities
Community/Work Based experiences
Virtual School opportunities
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PROPOSAL
 Small school environment grades 8-10 (at
Monson High School). Integrated approach to
instruction and learning with the focus on
meeting High School, District, State and
National standards and assessments
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Post Secondary Education
Paths to Individual Student
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Grades 11 and 12: Individually designed program to address the student’s
strengths, aspirations and expectations. Focus of program is to prepare
students to have the skills necessary to be successful in post-secondary
opportunities as well as having the necessary skill to be a productive individual
in the 21st century.
Grades 8 to 10: Traditional integrated approach to instruction and learning.
Programs to focus on meeting High School, District, State and National
Standards. Achievement is measured by successful completion of required
assessments.
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What will the 8th Grade
Look Like at MHS?
“Hybrid” Model combines benefits of high school
environment with middle school teaming.
8th graders will follow same 4x4 long block
 84 minute periods
 Freshmen survey data shows they prefer the pacing
of a long block more than traditional schedule:
• 94% in favor in 2008
• 98% in favor in 2007
• 92% in favor in 2006
Honor Roll status will be available
for 8th graders
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Facility Layout
8th graders will have lockers on 1st floor
 Separates 8th graders from 11th & 12th graders
who have lockers on 2nd and 3rd floors
8th grade content teachers will be located
near their content area colleagues
 Improves collaboration within content areas
 8th grade content teachers will have
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common prep period to allow for
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TEAM collaboration and consultation
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Academic Schedule
“A” Block will be 8th grade Exploratory
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Music (Band and/or Chorus)
Art
Technology Education
Physical Education
Health
Career Exploration
Each Exploratory runs for 8 weeks
Music option runs all year with
alternating days
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Schedule (Cont.)
8th Graders will choose between Spanish I or
Global Studies
 Spanish I will result in MHS credit
 Both options will run for full 90 day long block
(FY equivalent)
8th Graders will choose between Algebra I or
Math 8
 Algebra I will result in MHS credit
 Both math options will run for the entire
year (equivalent of two years of math)
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Schedule (Cont.)
English 8 and Science 8 will alternate
days for the entire year.
 Equates to FY for both courses.
 Ensures students are exposed to both
courses leading to Spring MCAS tests
History will run for 90 day long block
(FY equivalent)
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Sample Schedule
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Exploratory
Spring
Exploratory
History
Spanish I or
Global Studies
Science 8 and
English 8
Algebra I or
Math 8
Science 8 and
English 8
Algebra I or
Math 8
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Lunch
A new lunch block will be added to the
schedule
This new lunch will ONLY include 8th
graders
 This ensures 8th graders are separate from
high school students during lunch
 Lunch will split students’ third block class
 Students report to class, then lunch,
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then return to class
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Curriculum: What will remain?
Relative to 8th grade
 Still experience 8th grade curriculum that is
aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum
Standards and local objectives for the grade
level
 Encore will continue to be offered
 Will maintain grade level teaming
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Curriculum: What will remain?
Relative to grades 9-12
 Will continue to experience curriculum that is
aligned to the state curriculum standards and
local objectives
 Will have access to programs that are
currently available
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Curriculum: What will be added?
Relative to 8th grade
 Expanded content teaming would become a
resource for 8th grade teachers
 Block Schedule
 Time on learning would be increased in core
content areas
 Access to co/extra curricular activities
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Curriculum: What will be added?
Relative to grades 8-12: College and
Career Readiness
 MassCore Recommendations
 How Proposal Relates to MassCore
 Foreign Language will become available to students in
grade 8
 Career Education would be offered to 8th grade in the
high school environment
 Flexibility and option to accelerate
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What will effect be at GVMS?
Greater flexibility with scheduling
Additional Science Lab for grades 5 and 6
Access to Kitchen for special projects
More space for test-taking and other
accommodations
Possible expansion of Encore Choice Day
to all grades
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Curriculum: What will remain?
 Students in grades 5-7 will continue to
experience curriculum that is aligned to
the state curriculum standards and local
objectives
Will continue to have access to programs
that are currently available
Horizontal and limited vertical teaming
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Curriculum: What will be added?
Provides ability to develop more supports
for students by the creation of a smaller
learning environment
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Special Education
Services will continue to be I.E.P driven
Transition meetings will occur for the
purpose of scheduling and communicating
student needs
Annual reviews for current 7th and 8th
graders will be scheduled for an additional
transition meeting
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Psychological and Emotional Impact
of Transition for Students
Developmentally 8th and 9th graders are
the same; this is not really different from
the former Jr./Sr. High model
The grade 8-10 school-within-a school
model will provide structure and support
Opportunities to continue current grade 8
traditions will be available in the new
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Psychological and Emotional Impact
of Transition for Students cont.
Additional support mechanisms will be provided
 Additional counselor who can focus on grade 8
emotional and academic needs
 Advisory program for all 8th graders
 Added career exploration class as part of exploratory
Appropriate closure and transition activities will
occur for current 7th graders to move to 8th grade
at MHS
Parental attitude and beliefs will influence
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how your child feels about moving to theMonson
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high school as an 8 grader
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Next Steps
Establish working groups to:
 Further develop details about specific areas of
this proposal
 Address concerns and identified obstacles
 Gather additional input from staff, students,
parents and the community at large
 Prepare further recommendations to the
Administrative Team
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Working Groups
Virtual Education
Dual Enrollment
Capstone Project Based Education
Work Community Based Education
Graduation Requirements/Student Services
8th Grade Transition
Cost Budget Impact
 Contact – Pat Dardenne - 267-4150
[email protected]
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For More Information or Questions
Please visit our web site at
http://www.monsonschools.com
Email
 Mr. Patrice Dardenne, Superintendent
[email protected]
 Mrs. Linda Carrier, Director of Curriculum
[email protected]
 Mrs. Cheryl Clarke, Principal at GVMS
[email protected]
 Mrs. Nicole Heroux, Director of Pupil Services
[email protected]
 Dr. Andrew Linkenhoker, Assistant Principal MHS
[email protected]
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Questions and Answers
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