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Orientations2013-2014

DEVELOPING INSPIRED LEARNERS TO BECOME LEADERS OF CHARACTER IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY

AgendaMrs. Bell talking with parents & students at the 2013 Middle School OrientationSign InIntroductions Overview of New School PlansAnnual Education ReportPledge of Allegiance (new law) Expectations Dates Parent InvolvementQuestions/Closing Schedules & Locker Assignments

Mrs. Bell-New School LeaderLeading the school during its Reform Redesign Plan with MDEMs. DanielsFamiliar Face from 6th gradeNew Instructional Coach- leading teacher in more engaging instruction.Mrs. RiceLiteracy Coach/RtI CoordinatorBuilding literacy among the middle school students & 9th graders

Mr. Powell-New Behavior CounselorWill assist with providing interventions to minimize the number of suspensionsLicensed counselor to develop student behavioral plans

New Staff & New Positions

Overview of New School PlansIf you do what youve always done, youll get what youve always gotten. -Tony Robbins Extended Day8:00am-3:58pmFriday Early Dismissals at 2:16pm for additional Professional Development for Staff.We are a Priority School.Purpose: To provide additional instructional time for academic improvementsNew ProceduresCell phone Drop-offTo prevent disruption and infractions.Uniform Policy3 shirt selections (Navy, Gray & White)No Cargo pantsPledge of AllegianceNew state law grades K-12

After School Program4:00pm-6:00pmRobotics/Game DesignELA/Math TutoringWriting EnrichmentBook Club Young Ladies on a MissionMusic AppreciationArt EnrichmentMad ScienceDance ClubStudent Advisory CommitteeDiscuss & Participate in school changes

ExpectationsWe are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.AristotleAnnual Education ReportAvailable on our website on August 20th See Letter on front table

Attendance Late ArrivalsIncentivesErase Truancy progamLast years attendance concerns

Academic ExpectationsHonors CoursesTo provide more rigorTesting1st round of District Test starts first week of schooLState Assessments-Must meet the precentages of proficiency

We need your help in thisAttend all or as many Parent Meetings Our goal is to work in a partnership with you to assist your child with academic growth.Contact Mrs. Dennison for all family eventsParent Punchcard-End of the Year Prize

We are in this together! The partnership between the parents and the school must be strong for a child to succeed at their highest potential.

Parent Involvement

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Schedules (Guerra)&Locker Assignments(Powell)

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