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 &
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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 & 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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Learners
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
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
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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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through columns
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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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