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Eastview Sixth Grade 2013-2014

Eastview Sixth Grade 2013-2014. The Next Steps. Middle School ReDesign Team. Dr. Christopher P. Clouet Jonathan Brown & Joseph Cloherty

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Eastview Sixth Grade 2013-2014

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  1. EastviewSixth Grade 2013-2014 The Next Steps

  2. Middle School ReDesign Team • Dr. Christopher P. Clouet • Jonathan Brown & Joseph Cloherty • Susan Anastacio, Caryn Capalbo, Leroy Dixon,Laurie Dunning, Barbara Fastenberg, Joan M. Haberman,Jennifer Hammond-King, Tina Kelly, Jody Kennedy,Mary O’Connor, Judith Plant, Michael Salley, Irene Shaffer,Jane Turk, Timothy Veeder & Jennifer Watts • Special thanks to Jessica O’Donovan & the Curriculum Coordinators • Additional thanks to: • UCLA Center X • Dr. Elliot Merenbloom

  3. Strategic Plan • Mission Statement • The mission of the White Plains City School District is to educateand inspireall students, while nurturing their dreams, so they learn continually, think critically, pursue their aspirations and contribute to a diverse and dynamic world.

  4. Meeting the Needs of All Students CHALLENGE:Advanced, successful students ENGAGE:Average, possibly disengaged students SUPPORT:Struggling learners All students benefit from strategies which result in being challenged, engaged, and supported.

  5. 2,000 Transitions WPHS 1,000 Elementary Highlands 500 Eastview

  6. The Keystone Grade

  7. The “already done” list • Inform MS staff of their assignments for 2013/14 • Develop the teams of teachers • Plan student transition activities • Finalize the schedule • Meet with parent groups

  8. OverviewEastview 6th Grade Schedule

  9. How Does Middle School Redesign Support The “Whole” Middle School Child?

  10. Stronger Interdisciplinary Experiences • Strong connections to a core team of teachers • Incorporates Applied Arts • Interdisciplinary Planning and Collaboration • Focus on individual learning styles • Community Building

  11. Connections Program • Connections is a structured time during the school day that provides all students the opportunity to feel connected to self, school, and community in a small group setting. “The mission of the White Plains City School District is to educate and inspire all students, while nurturing their dreams, so they learn continually, think critically, pursue their aspirations and contribute to a diverse and dynamic world.”

  12. Why A Connections program? A “Connections” program provides opportunities for: • A strong connection with at least one adult in a small group setting • Long and short term goal-setting • Emotional and social growth • Meaningful participation in school and community

  13. Transitions Creating a New 6th Grade Campus

  14. Transitions Easing everyone in!

  15. Opportunities to Learn More • Guidance /Pupil Personnel Services • Summer Visitations – Getting Comfortable Questions ? • Library - Joe Cloherty /Leroy Dixon • Guidance Office Room 106-Lisa Birke/Jessica Rivera/Liz Verias • Room 109 Dr. Clouet / Board of Education

  16. Each and Every Student!

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