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Middle School Research Committee

The Middle School Research Committee explores transitioning to 5-6 and 7-8 buildings, focusing on collaboration, curriculum, and logistics for optimal student development and parental involvement.

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Middle School Research Committee

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  1. Middle School Research Committee Board Presentation January 26, 2009

  2. Purpose of Committee • Explore the possibility of moving from two current 6-8 grade middle schools to a 5-6 building and a 7-8 building • Review the current research • Visit Districts with 5-6 and 7-8 buildings

  3. Scranton Middle School Principal- Henry Vecchioni Assistant Principal- Debra Higgins 6th grade- Brad Borgeson 7th grade- Pam Wikman 8th grade- Marygrace Britt Exploratory- Tom Nisbet Special Ed.- Korina Staruch Parent- Jackie Palmer Matlby Middle School Principal- Scott Brenner Assistant Principal- Jeff Eisele 6th grade- Wendy O’Keefe 7th grade- Anita Epperly 8th grade- Cathy Grieve Exploratory- Bonnie Kelly Special Ed.- Lisa Baravik Parents- Rachel Foster, Aime Konieczny, and Randy Swain Committee Membership

  4. Committee Membership Elementary Principals Hawkings Jack Yates Lindbom Kay Short 5th Grade Teachers Hawkins- Ronnie Powers Hilton- Christina Mitte Hornung- Sarah Tchoryk Lindbom- Brian Bihlmeyer Spencer- Judy Nacy Elementary Parents Hawkins- Joanne Giardini Hilton- Giannine Corrigan Hornung- Diane Powers Lindbom- Laura Sosnowski Spencer- Gigi Vailliencourt K-8 Fine Arts- Gabrielle Hoffman PE- Dan D’Arcy Administrators Curriculum Director-Baiba Jensen Special Ed.- Marcy Moloney

  5. Committee Meeting Dates • December 3, 2008 • December 16, 2008 • January 14, 2009

  6. School Visits • Novi Community Schools: Novi Middle School and Novi Meadows School • Dexter Community Schools: Mill Creek Middle School and Creekside School • Hartland Consolidated Schools: Ore Creek Middle School and Farms Intermediate School • Saline Area Schools: Saline Middle School and Heritage School

  7. Developmentally Appropriate Increased District-wide collaboration and consistency among teaching staff. Curriculum Instruction Assessment Grade level appropriate TEAMING Grade level/team collaboration Common prep times Meet the needs of all students Advanced At risk Exploration of elective offerings Curriculum

  8. Flexibility in scheduling All grade levels in one building. Transitioning of grade levels Restructuring of lunches and recess. Flexibility in Parent/Teacher conferences Implementing building philosophy from the “ground up”. Efficient utilization of resources and materials. Enhancing parent involvement. Logistics

  9. Co-teaching Teaming Special Education teacher mastering one grade level content expectations Developmentally appropriate Things to Consider Self-contained programs Each building? Least restrictive environment Age appropriate grouping Transitioning from level to level Ancillary staff Special Education

  10. 5/6 Building 5th grade camp After school opportunities Not “babysitting”, more than elementary, but not quite MS. Athletics, fine arts, academic Playground and recess PTO efforts concentrated for all 5th and 6th graders. Activity Afternoons Once or twice per year 7/8 Building Maintain sports teams At least 2 teams per grade level Transition experience Both day and evening Leadership opportunities Activity Nights/dances After school programs Co-Curricular

  11. Curriculum Identify staff ASAP Build effective teams Common philosophy Common Report Card for 5/6 Instructional Delivery System Advanced Placement Options Magnet? Remedial and support options Communication Plan Full time Counselors 2.0 FTE at each building 1.0 FTE Media Specialist at each building Logistics Teaming w/Common Prep Present ratio of counselors Teacher/Parent community forums Tech Support 1.0 FTE in each building Timely and effective transition plan 2 hours of elective offerings in 7/8 Band and World Languages in 5/6 5th grade camp Playground equipment at 5/6 Key Elements

  12. Co-Curricular Transition Programs in Fall 2009 5th grade camp 7th grade team building activity Playground equipment at 5/6 Retain sports teams at 7/8 At least 2 teams per grade level Mixed ability teams Structured and supervised after school program at 5/6 Special Education “Time away” place in each building Transportation review District and LESA Transition plan for exiting students Program decisions What, where Identify staff to assist in programming and transitions Key Elements, continued…

  13. Timeline • Decisions for staffing • Parent Forums • Course offerings • Transportation needs

  14. Parent ForumQuestions and Answers

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