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MATAWAN-ABERDEEN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT A LOOK AT THE YEAR AHEAD 2008-2009

MATAWAN-ABERDEEN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT A LOOK AT THE YEAR AHEAD 2008-2009. WELCOME BACK!. 3,800 (approx .) STUDENTS CP 48 LR 542 RD 353 MAMS 890 ST 474 HS 1104 CL 350 665 FACULTY/STAFF MEMBERS CP 14 LR 69 RD 50 MAMS 117 ST 55 HS 170

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MATAWAN-ABERDEEN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT A LOOK AT THE YEAR AHEAD 2008-2009

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  1. MATAWAN-ABERDEEN REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICTA LOOK AT THE YEAR AHEAD2008-2009

  2. WELCOME BACK! 3,800(approx.)STUDENTS CP 48 LR 542 RD 353 MAMS 890 ST 474 HS 1104 CL 350 665 FACULTY/STAFF MEMBERS CP 14 LR 69 RD 50 MAMS 117 ST 55 HS 170 CL 64 CO 126

  3. AVG. CLASS SIZE PreK=11 K=22 6=20 9=22 1=20 7=20 10=18-20 2=17 8=20 11= 21 3=19 12=18-20 4=20 5=20

  4. ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS • GOAL #1 • To improve student achievement for all students through high expectations, frequent monitoring of student progress and staff development activities with specific focus on standardized tests.

  5. ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS GOAL #1

  6. ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS • GOAL #2 • To provide a vigorous comprehensive and fully articulated preK-12 curriculum designed to produce high achieving students, who are both responsible citizens and life-long learners that challenge and engages all students to reach academic excellence.

  7. ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS

  8. ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS • GOAL #3 • To obtain, retain and support a superior staff that values creativity, innovation, professional growth and development, and the individuality of students.

  9. ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS

  10. ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS • GOAL #4 • To continue to examine the provision of special education services within the least restrictive environment, seek to improve the communication with parents, the quality of the instructional delivery systems to students with special needs and providing consistent procedures that are in compliance with IDEA.

  11. ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS

  12. ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS • GOAL #5 • To ensure quality management, financial integrity, meaningful accountability and an effective operating infrastructure.

  13. ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS

  14. ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS • GOAL #6 • To provide safe, clean and efficient facilities to successfully implement our instructional programs.

  15. ADMINISTRATIVE GOALS

  16. EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES • All English IV & Biology curriculum have been revised • Lab courses added to all science courses in High School • New courses for this year in High School:  Journalism 2, Algebra I Support, Entrepreneurship, Business Tech, Stock Market Analysis, Graphics Design, Digital Art 2,, Music Technology, Meteorology, Furniture Design, Mandarin II • September HSPA Prep for seniors • Junior HSPA Prep for November through February • Ed Sol Language Arts curriculum and instruction consultants integration for grades 6 through 12 • Educere On-Line Learning Opportunities (TBD) • Return of After School Teacher College for all staff • Teacher Committees created to plan specialized learning academies for the 09-10 school year (Bio-Medical and Visual and Performing Arts) • Freshmen Orientation Program  “Pumped Up for Change”- August 26, 27, 28 • Naviancesoftwarefor college planning • Senior Summer Institute – College Application Process • New TV Studio and Digital Art classroom (19 new Apple Computers)

  17. EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES • MAMS Block Schedule (75 min blocks, Math/LAL daily) • Northwest Evaluation Association (Benchmarking in grades 3-8) • New 7th Grade Honors Algebra • New 7th Grade Algebra 1A • Math 7 Pre-Algebra • 6th Grade World Language Cycle (All 6th graders rotate through Spanish, French, Italian, and Mandarin) • 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade World Language classes on trimester schedule • Mobile Laptop carts in each of the four elementary schools • One promethean board added to each school • Continuation of RTI program model • Implementation of Everyday Math in grades K-5 • Technology “special” for grades K-5 • Library “special for grades K-2 • Art & Music enrichment programs in three elementary schools • Steps to Literacy Program-Balanced Reading Program

  18. OTHER INITIATIVES • New school and administrative goals • Communication tools • District newsletter • District calendar on website • Investment into elementary school cafeterias and improve student lunch experience • Energy conservation • Updating all district policies • Working with Police Departments on mobile camera access • Mentoring program for HS & MS students • 21st Century Technology Initiatives with Rutgers University RELENTLESS COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

  19. FINANCIAL IMPACT • $376,629 TAX LEVY INCREASE • OR 0.9% increase in “08-09 BUDGET • MAXIMIZED FEDERAL GRANTS • NO ADDITIONAL STAFF FROM 2007-2008 • MAINTAINED ALL PROGRAMS FROM LAST SCHOOL YEAR • EXPANDED/UPDATED CURRICULUM PROGRAMS • REDUCED NUMBER OF TEACHER OVERLOADS • NO INCREASE IN SCHOOL LUNCH PRICES • YMCA

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