E N D
UPTOWN-THE NEXT CHAPTER Uptown School
Why are we here? • “Our mission is to develop intellectual curiosity, independent and lateral thinking, communication and problem solving skills, a respect for cultural diversity and a desire for life-long learning that will enable our students to engage actively in our global society.” UTS Mission Statement Uptown School
Format today • UTS- The story so far • Authorization Update • Faculty Presentations • Going Forward- Areas for Improvement • Q&A • Closing Point Uptown School
MYP Authorization • UTS- MYP candidate school: 3 year process • Consultancy phase • Candidate phase • MYP- The Next Chapter • Authorization Visit- December 2014 Uptown School
DP Authorization • 2/3 year process • UTS- 1 Year • Consultancy Phase • Professional development • DP Coordinator • Authorization visit- End of 2014 • UTS- 3 Programme IB World School Uptown School
Faculty Presentations • Michele McLay- MYPCO • Lisa Muntz- SEN Coordinator • Emma Dawson- PE Teacher • David Cluely and Hellene Gogos- MYP DT/VA • JackiRonalds and Rachel Oxley- C&S Coordinators Uptown School
MYP-Areas for Improvement Uptown School
1. Expand staffing in Key Areas • Diploma Coordinator- Jeremy George • IT Tech integration Specialist • SENCO • Counselor Uptown School
1. Expand staffing in Key Areas • EAL Specialist • Leaders of Learning • Grade Level Leaders Uptown School
2. Language Pathways • MYP/DP Language requirements • Ensure students are placed accordingly • Implementation of English B • EAL provision Uptown School
3. IT Integration • 3 Year MAC strategy • BYOD Policy • Tech Integration Specialist • Managebac online system • New DT/ICT suites • Explicit ATL focus Uptown School
4. Communication • Improve and expand channels • Blog • HR teachers and Grade Level leaders • Parent Information Mornings • Open evenings and exhibitions • Head of Secondary Coffee Mornings Uptown School
5. Learning Opportunities • ECAs- Model UN, World scholars • International Award- Bronze, Silver and Gold expeditions • C&S activities: Beyond UTS. Strengthen ties to NGOs. Increase parent involvement. • Enrichment trips Uptown School
6. Numeracy Strategy • Continue to analyse and modify programme based on external and internal data (IBT/MYP Data) Uptown School
Q&A Uptown School
EXIT CARD • How can you help? • How can you get involved in the school? • Do you have any special skills? • Do you know any guest speakers that can give a presentation on an interesting topic? • Contacts with community groups Uptown School