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ORIENTATION MEETING Governor Thomas Johnson Middle School

ORIENTATION MEETING Governor Thomas Johnson Middle School. March 2, 2011 6:30 pm. Staff. Mr. Case – Principal Mrs. Buckman / Ms. Hairston – Assistant Principals Mr. Gunter – Guidance Counselor Mrs. Long – Guidance Counselor Mrs. Rudy – Guidance Counselor

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ORIENTATION MEETING Governor Thomas Johnson Middle School

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  1. ORIENTATION MEETINGGovernor Thomas Johnson Middle School March 2, 2011 6:30 pm

  2. Staff • Mr. Case – Principal • Mrs. Buckman / Ms. Hairston – Assistant Principals • Mr. Gunter – Guidance Counselor • Mrs. Long – Guidance Counselor • Mrs. Rudy – Guidance Counselor • Mrs. Cole – Enrichment Specialist • Mrs. Chumbris – Literacy Specialist • Mrs. Alpert – Math Specialist

  3. AGENDA • Core Beliefs and Values • PBIS • Leveling Process • Leveling Sheet • Tiered Reading Programs • Mathematics • School-wide Enrichment Program • Typical Day • Question / Answer

  4. Core Beliefs and Values Rigor Character High Expectations aligned to core standards taught by caring teachers with rigorous assessments are fundamentals to student success Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle parents, faculty and staff value building caring relationships with students and believe our students are not defined by one measure Commitment 21st Century Working together students, parents, staff, and community members are responsible for all facets of a student’s educational success. Our staff is committed to preparing students to meet the demands of a continuously changing world.

  5. Leveling Process Mrs. Laura Rudy Counselor

  6. Honors • Exceed objectives and expectations, emphasis on abstract material, extensive independent work, self discipline and commitment, prepares students for post-secondary education.

  7. Merit • Generally exceed objectives and expectations, balance of concrete and abstract material, both teacher directed and independent work, prepares student for post- secondary education.

  8. What Criteria is Used for Making a Leveling Decision? • Current Level • Work Habits • MSA Scores • SRI Scores • Formative Assessments (i.e. CRES) • Informal Observations • Fifth Grade Team • Meet with teachers, counselor, reading specialist, math specialist and special education teachers.

  9. Leveling Sheet Mrs. Kim Long Guidance Counselor

  10. 4 Tiers of Reading Intervention Mrs. Daren Chumbris Literacy Specialist

  11. Reading Intervention • Designed to meet the needs of students who are reading two or more years below grade level • Any student who scores basic on the MSA is automatically placed in a reading intervention • Takes the place of the elective/exploratory in the sixth grader’s schedule

  12. Tier 1- Classroom-teacher directed strategies Tier 2- 18 weeks or less-Tutoring in appropriate skills. Tier 3- 18 weeks or more in special programs such as Reading Writing Workshop. Tier 4- All school year fluency and decoding programs (Corrective Reading or Read Naturally) for Special Education students. The 4 Tiers of Reading Intervention

  13. Mathematics Leslie Alpert Mathematics Specialist

  14. Mathematics—Course Sequence Course 1 – 6th grade merit Course 2 – 6th grade honors, 7th grade merit Pre-Algebra – 7th grade honors, 8th grade merit HS Algebra – 7th grade accelerated, 8th grade honors (HS credit course) HS Geometry – 8th grade accelerated (HS credit course)

  15. Mathematics Intervention • There are four levels of intervention for students scoring basic on the math MSA test: • Tier One involves differentiation in the classroom with enrichment for the students. These students are invited to the after school ELO math program. • Tier Two involves the students being enrolled in a Math Workshop class every other day during their specials time. iLearn is taught in the computer lab and Moving with Math is taught in a classroom. • Tier Three involves the students going to resource with a special education teacher for additional support, using targeted intervention materials. • Tier Four is corrective math, which is an individualized program for special education students who need one on one instruction.

  16. Mathematics Intervention • There is an after school math ELO program that runs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:15 – 4:30. Students are taught by a mathematics teacher in a classroom setting. This is tutoring directly related to MSA skills. It is not a homework club. Buses are available to students who normally ride a bus home. • The ELO program also includes a homework club where students can get additional help. • We also have Math Counts available for students who are interested in math enrichment and county competitions. This group of students meet Friday afternoon. Transportation is not provided.

  17. What is the MSA? Maryland School Assessments (MSA) test reading, math, and science achievement. These tests provide educators, parents and the public valuable information about student, school, school system and state performance. Testing is scheduled for four days in March—two days for mathematics and two days for reading. A Science MSA is given to 8th graders only. Results are typically back from the state the middle of June. These are mailed home to the parents with 4th term report cards. (Handouts are available with more information.)

  18. School-wide Enrichment Program Mrs. Kerri Cole Enrichment Specialist

  19. Role of the Enrichment Specialist: • Provide teachers with resources and strategies for extending and enriching the curriculum. • Work with teachers to plan and co-teach lessons that meet the diverse needs of our learners. • Provide staff development on differentiated and rigorous instruction. • Work with large and small groups of students on content area enrichment. • Facilitate students’ advanced research skills and independent investigations. • Advocate for highly-able students and former magnet students.

  20. How may students begin participating in the School-Wide Enrichment Program? • Classroom teachers and parents may refer highly able students and/or students with intense interests. Also, interested students may contact the Enrichment Specialist. • Then, the Enrichment Specialist and classroom teacher collaborate to schedule opportunities for students to participate in enrichment activities.

  21. Typical Day Mr. Reggie Gunter Guidance Counselor

  22. Bell Schedule 8:12-8:58 Period 1 8:58-9:38 Period 2 9:42-10:22 Period 3 10:22-11:02 Period 4 11:05-11:35 Lunch 11:39-12:20 Period 5 12:20-1:00 Period 6 1:04-1:44 Period 7 1:44-2:24 Period 8 2:28-3:12 Patriot Time

  23. Question and Answer • A copy of this presentation can be found at our school’s website (linked from the FCPS website). http://gtjms.sites.fcps.org

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