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ISB MIDDLE SCHOOL NEW “MIDDLE SCHOOL” SCHEDULE CONCEPT

ISB MIDDLE SCHOOL NEW “MIDDLE SCHOOL” SCHEDULE CONCEPT. More Choices! More Electives! More Individualized Learning Opportunities!. CURRENT “ JUNIOR HIGH ” SCHEDULE 8-Period, Fixed-Time Model. PROBLEMS/ISSUES WITH OUR “ JUNIOR HIGH ” SCHEDULE MODEL. Lack of Flexibility

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ISB MIDDLE SCHOOL NEW “MIDDLE SCHOOL” SCHEDULE CONCEPT

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  1. ISBMIDDLE SCHOOLNEW “MIDDLE SCHOOL”SCHEDULE CONCEPT More Choices! More Electives! More Individualized Learning Opportunities!

  2. CURRENT “JUNIOR HIGH” SCHEDULE 8-Period, Fixed-Time Model

  3. PROBLEMS/ISSUES WITH OUR“JUNIOR HIGH” SCHEDULE MODEL • Lack of Flexibility • Numerous Schedule Conflicts & Imbalances • Wellness & Thai Language Requirements • Limited Elective Choices for Students • Limited Teacher Common Planning • Managing Homework Loads • Common Assessments & Rubrics (Consistency) • Collaborative Analysis of Student Work • ISB Mission Initiatives • Challenge/Enrichment • Guiding Principles 2020

  4. ISB GUIDING PRINCIPLES 2020 • Choice • Challenge • Creativity, Innovation & Passion • Authentic, Real-World Situations • “Whole Student” • Growth Mindset • Research-based • eLearning

  5. SCHEDULE RESEARCH • “Middle School” Philosophy & Scheduling • Assoc. for Middle Level Education (USA) • Middle Years of School Assoc. (AUS) • Other Schools • Catlin Gabel School (Private USA) • Dixon Middle School (Public USA) • Hong Kong International School • Shanghai American School • Taipei American School

  6. ISB CONSULTATION/ENDORSEMENT Middle School: Bridge to the Future Head of School Deputy Head of School Curriculum Director & Specialist HS Principal & Vice-Principal IB Coordinator ES Principal & Vice-Principal

  7. NEW “MIDDLE SCHOOL” SCHEDULE:LEARNING-FOCUSED GOALS • Holistic “Whole Student” Approach to Adolescent Development • Academic, Social, Emotional, Ethical & Physical • Challenge, Enrichment & Support • Creativity, Design & Innovation • “Learning to Learn” (Metacognition) • Regular Teacher Common Planning • Teaming to Support Developmental Needs

  8. FLEXIBLE ENRICHMENT PERIOD DAILY/WEEKLY STRUCTURE: Challenge, Enrichment, Support Student Needs and Interests Focus on ISB Mission & Definition of Learning L2L “Learning to Learn” Literacy, Metacognition, & Wellness Community Meetings Leadership, Community, Wellness, Demonstrations & Celebrations

  9. C.E.S.: CHALLENGE Math Counts Science Expo Creative Writing Music Composition Model United Nations Computer Programming Independent Research Studies Destination Imagination

  10. C.E.S.: ENRICHMENT *Thai Language & Culture Native Spanish/Mandarin Public Speaking/Debate U.S./World History Honors Band/Orchestra/Choir Music Ensemble Personal Fitness/Team Sports 3D Design *new requirement for non-Natives

  11. C.E.S.: SUPPORT Transition Skills (G6) Study Skills Reading Support Writing Applications Math Enrichment English for Academic Purposes Intensive Studies

  12. ENGLISH LANGUAGE OPTIONS

  13. MATHEMATICS OPTIONS

  14. ENCORE + ELECTIVE +EnrichmentOPTIONS

  15. L2L “LEARNING TO LEARN” SSR – SUSTAINED SILENT READING ePORTFOLIOS WELLNESS Delivered by Grade Level Counselors

  16. COMMUNITY MEETINGS Assemblies (G6-8) Grade Levels “Houses” Single-Gender Trip Meetings Wellness Groups Service-Learning Groups

  17. FLEXIBLE ENRICHMENT PERIOD DAILY/WEEKLY STRUCTURE: Challenge, Enrichment, Support Student Needs and Interests Focus on ISB Mission & Definition of Learning L2L “Learning to Learn” Literacy, Metacognition, & Wellness Community Meetings Leadership, Community, Wellness, Demonstrations & Celebrations

  18. NON-CLASS TIME • BREAK: 15 Minutes • LUNCH: 35 Minutes • Staggered G6,7,8 = shorter lunch lines • TRANSITIONS: 5 Minutes • Reduced from 3 > 2 per day

  19. NEW “MIDDLE SCHOOL” SCHEDULELet’s Review... ISB Mission Academic Potential, Caring Global Citizens, Passionate& Reflective, Healthy, Active & Balanced “Whole Student” More Choice & More Challenge Individualized Learning Opportunities Creativity, Design & Innovation “Learning to Learn”

  20. ISB MAP TESTING:MATH - FALL 2012

  21. ISB MAP TESTING:READING - FALL 2012

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