Center Moriches Administration: Making Progress for Academic

SuccessMr. Edward Casswell Ms. Linda GreeningMs. Kim HardwickDr. Melissa ReggioMr. Dennis Ricci

Mr. Jeremy Thode

February 7, 2018

Current Offerings

FrenchSpanishPre-CalculusCollege AlgebraFinite MathPsychologySociologyCriminal JusticeEconomicsState & Local PoliticsCareer & Financial ManagementAccountingVirtual Enterprises Music FundamentalsMarine Science First Aid & CPR Astronomy *Concepts in Nutrition *

2017-2018Applied

Mathematical Reasoning

Statistics

2018-2022Pursuits/Explorations

Social and/or Emotional Wellness

Social Media in Society

Fine Arts

English

Health and Physical Education

Excelsior Courses at CMHS

*Implemented 2017-2018 school year

Current Offerings

US History Global History Human Geography Government & Politics Comparative Government Literature and Composition Language and Composition Environmental Science Biology Chemistry Studio Art 2D/3D Calculus AB Physics I * Computer Science A *

2018-2019 Additions

Computer Science Principles

Statistics

2019-2022 Explorations

See IB Exploration Slide

Advanced Placement Courses at CMHS

*Implemented 2017-2018 school year

2015-2016: A Look Back Formed Exploratory Committee Faculty Presentations Committee Meetings

2016-2017: Consideration PhaseSite Visitations:

- Dobbs Ferry (November)- Long Beach (January)- Northport (March)- Sag Harbor (May)

● Post Visitation collaborations

● Category I Administrator and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) Training

● Curriculum Committee and BOE presentations

● Final Exploration Debrief in June

2017-2018: Application Process

● DP Coordinator Selection Fall 2017

● Pre-Application Process initiated Fall 2017

● Weekly Administration and Coordinator Meetings

● IB Application Submission Spring 2018

Professional Development to Date: Category Training

- Language and Literature- Administrator II- IB Coordinator I- History of the Americas I- Librarian I- Visual Arts I and II

In-House PD - Intro to IB DP- Faculty meetings- Language Department meetings -

Field Expert- Visitations

2018-2021: Candidacy and Authorization

Planned Professional Development: Category Training

- Physics 1- Language B- TOK- Math Studies 1- Environmental Science 1- CAS

In-House PD- Pilot Instructional Rounds- Develop Socratic Dialogue- Begin a HS Collegial Circle- Develop release time schedule for

interdisciplinary collaboration

● Curriculum Writing Projects

● Continue BOE and Curriculum Committee Presentations / Updates

● Work with IB consultant

IB DP “For All” Action Plan

IB DP TimelineConsideration Phase (Fall 2016-Spring 2018)

Request for Candidacy (April 2018)

Candidate Phase (2018-2020)

Request for Authorization (Spring 2019)

IB Decision on Authorization and Review (2020-2021)

* Dates are estimates based on our anticipated timeline – may be adjusted after IB consult and review process.

Center Moriches High

School2017-2018

Clubs at the High SchoolCurrent Clubs 2018-2019 2019-2022

Future Club Considerations

Art Club Bible Club Debate DECA Drama Club Fitness Club Friends and Buddies Future Teachers Club Gay Straight Alliance Keyhole Club Multicultural Club Peer Leadership Pep Band Robotics SADD Student Council Technology Club Yearbook Youth and Government Book Club * Serious about Science *

Model United Nations

Mindfulness and Yoga

Social Studies Honor Society

Chess Club

Science Quiz Bowl Mathletes Environmental Club Gaming Club

*New Clubs Added 2017-2018

2015-2016: Consideration Phase• Appointed an IB MYP Coordinator – Ms.

Horoszewski• Long Beach Middle School visits to observe MYP in

action (Spring and Fall 2015)• BOE, Curriculum Committee, PTA, faculty and staff

presentations/updates• IB MYP professional development workshops

during monthly faculty meetings• Weekly grade level IB MYP discussions

• Implementing the IB Learner Profile• Collaborating with staff to develop and write a

middle school mission statement• Collegial circle to read Mindset: The New

Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck• IB MYP professional development (to date):

• IB MYP Orientation Seminar• Principal/teachers attended MYP category 1

training:• Head of Schools• MYP Coordinator• Sciences• Individuals in Society

• Weekly turnkey training for Sciences and Individuals in Society during professional period

• Character Education Raffle Ticket Program

A Look Back CMMS…

2016-2017: Candidacy Phase Year 1• Ongoing communication with IB MYP consultant• “Launching the MYP” Workshop held for entire staff on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 • IB MYP professional development workshops (during professional period)

• The Online Curriculum Centre• ManageBac• The Approaches to Learning (Part 1 – whole group)• The Approaches to Learning (Part 2 – smaller groups)

• IB MYP CATEGORY 1 professional development to date:• Head of Schools/MYP Coordinator (Cat 1 and 2)• Individuals in Society • Language Acquisition • Language and Literature• Mathematics • Physical and Health Education• Sciences

• Release time provided for teacher collaboration and MYP unit development with MYP Coordinator

• Curriculum Writing with MYP Coordinator • Pilot MYP Units and use of assessment rubrics• Review and revise academic honesty and assessment procedures• Fall Collegial Circle formed to read Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess• Spring Collegial Circle - Etched in Sand by Regina Calcaterra• Mission Statement developed in collaboration with the Site Based Management

Team, MS teachers, Curriculum Committee, Student Council• MS Brochure developed in collaboration with the Site Based Management Team, MS

teachers, and Curriculum Committee • Incorporating the Learner Profile into MS Character Education and classrooms• Beautification Committee formed to incorporate our student-centered philosophy into

the physical aspects of the Middle School• Community updates via BOE, Curriculum Committee, PTA presentations/updates,

and local newspaper

IB MYP “For All” Action Plan 2017-2018: Candidacy Phase Year 2

• Continued support/consultation with MYP Consultant - Consultant visit: April 2018

• Continued focus on collegiality, collaboration, and professional development:• MYP Category 1 professional development requirements COMPLETE as

of February 2018– MYP Category 2 and 3 Professional Development Completed:

• MYP Coordinator/HOS (Cat. 2)• Health and Physical Education (Cat. 2)• Language and Literature (Cat. 2)• Individuals in Societies (Cat. 2)• Sciences (Cat. 2)• Learning Diversity & Inclusion (Cat. 3)

• Monthly MYP PD sessions during professional period • Unit planning/collaboration sessions for teachers (release time)• Curriculum writing projects • Fall and Spring Collegial Circles

– Fall 2017: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer

– Spring 2018: Wonder by R.J. Palacio• Continue to implement MYP principles and philosophies into our

approaches to teaching and learning– Implementation/standardization of assessments and rubrics– Teaching through concepts– Inquiry based unit/lesson design (not just acquisition)– Explicit teaching of Approaches to Learning skills– Collaborative/experiential activities to enhance the inquiry process– Incorporation of the Learner Profile into classroom

• Community updates via BOE, Curriculum Committee, PTA presentations/updates, and local newspaper

• Parent/Student MYP activity night

2018 - 2022: Authorization and Implementation 2018-2019: Authorization Year

• Fall 2018: Apply for MYP Authorization• Appoint and train MYP Community Project Coordinator• Develop implementation plan for Community Project (Grade 8)• Continued support/consultation with MYP Consultant • Continued focus on collegiality, collaboration and professional

development:– Category 1 MYP training as needed– Continue IB MYP Category 2 and 3 professional

development – Utilize staff conference days and professional period for

MYP professional development– Continue to provide release time for teacher

collaboration and MYP unit development with MYP Coordinator

– Curriculum writing projects– Fall and Spring Collegial Circles

• Continued implementation of MYP units and assessment rubrics• Continue BOE, Curriculum Committee, PTA,

presentations/updates, MYP community education events • Spring 2019: IB Authorization Visit• Summer or Fall 2019: Authorization Decision

*Work for next three years will be driven by Action Plan received at Authorization Visit

2019 - 2020: Full MYP Implementation 2020 - 2022: Preparation for MYP 5 year self study and evaluation

IB MYP TimelineConsideration Phase (Spring 2015 and 2015-2016 school year)

Request for Candidacy (April 2016)

Candidate Phase (2016-2019)

Request for Authorization (Fall 2019)

IB Decision on Authorization and Review (2019-2020 school year)

* Dates are estimates based on our anticipated timeline – may be adjusted after IB consult and review process.

Center Moriches

Middle School2017-2018

Center Moriches Middle School strives to celebrate diversity in a student-centered learning environment that is rigorous and relevant, while developing inquisitive, compassionate students who appreciate and contribute to the

world in which they live - one student, one classroom, one interaction at a time.

Mission Statement

Current Clubs 2018-20192019-2022

Future Club Considerations

Art Club Drama Club Foreign Language (LOTE) Club Friends and Buddies Club FTC (Robotics) Club Home & Careers (FACS) Club Student Council National Junior Honor Society Yearbook Club Higher Challenges Club Science Quiz Bowl Book Club Strategic Games Club * Jazz Chorus * Jazz Band * Youth and Government * Knit and Crochet Club * Coding Club

*New clubs for 2017-2018 school year

IB MYP Community Project

History Club

Mathletes

TBD - Student Generated

Athletes Helping Athletes

Debate Club

Clubs at the Middle School

(Effective beginning with the 2019-2020 school year)● Each district shall have a comprehensive school counseling program for all

students grades K-12

✓ Each school district shall ensure all students in grades K-12 have access to a certified school counselor

✓ In grades K-5 the program will be designed by a certified school counselor in coordination with teaching staff and appropriate pupil personnel services

✓ In grades 6-12 school counselors will provide an annual individual progress review plan which will reflect each student’s educational progress and career plans

✓ Each school district will establish a comprehensive school counseling/guidance program advisory council to review the program plan and advise on the implementation of the program

Amendments to NYS School Counseling Regulations

http://www.regents.nysed.gov/common/regents/files/517brca14.pdf

• Meet as a department on a weekly basis NEW Spring 2018• Enhance the monthly calendar of guidance activities Spring 2018/Fall 2019• Enhance department website and communication tools for parents and students

Spring 2018/Fall 2019• Department mission statement 2018-2019• Monthly Career Cafes 2018-2019• Four college visits 2018-2019• Enhance utilization of Naviance including using Naviance at the Middle School

2019-2020• Eighth Grade College Visit 2019-2020• Eighth Grade Attendance at College Fair - 2019-2020• Develop district-wide and building level comprehensive school

counseling/guidance plans that meet new State regulations 2019-2020• Ensure all students (K-12) have access to a guidance counselor 2019-2020• Improve the aesthetics, accessibility, and functional capacity of the guidance suite

and college room 2019-2021• Establish an advisory council 2019-2021• Develop and utilize exit surveys 2020-2021• Develop and utilize alumni surveys 2020-2021• Organize alumni College Chats and develop alumni college connections 2020-2021

Moving Forward...

& Much More!

Enhancing Student Performance at Clayton Huey

Current Programs/ Academic Experiences 2018-2019 2019-2022

● Huey’s Heroes Character Education Program and Road Runners Program● 15 Clubs New additions for 2017-2018 school year: Grade 2 and 3 LEGO Clubs●Additional Math AIS support for grades K-1● In-house professional development - Teachers College Writing Units, SS Units of Inquiry, Enhancing Math Instruction●First annual STEM event facilitated by Math Honor Society students for grades 4-5, Full school STEM event at end of year● Building Level Committees: Math, Beautification, Character Education, Family Engagement for non-English speakers, TAC (Teacher/Administration Council), Student Behavior Management Committee, Scheduling●Form an IB PYP Exploratory Committee - Spring 2018●Investigated FLES/FLEX Program and shared options at Board presentation

https://sites.google.com/cmschools.org/claytonhuey/home

● Continue to build and strengthen Huey’s Heroes program to include student leaders

●Add 2 Clubs: Ideas include STEAM and Culture Club● New Science Lab – grades K-5 (Construction Completed 2017-2018, Full Utilization 2018-2019)● Enhance enrichment opportunities during library such as hands-on science and technology/Google Classroom

●Possible FLES/FLEX Program

●Attend IB Primary Years Program (PYP) Introductory Workshop/ Orientation - Consideration Phase

●Pending Outcome of Consideration Phase: Category 1 IB Primary Years Program (PYP) Professional Development

●PYP Site Visitations

●All science and social studies units developed using inquiry model (as per NYSED regulations)

● Continue to develop Science, Technology Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) opportunities

Current Clubs 2018-2019 2019-2022Future Club

Considerations Art Drama Student Council Yearbook Book Chats Strategic Games Safety Patrol First LEGO League (Competition Team) JV LEGO (Grade 4-5 only) Science Exploration Newspaper Technology and Coding Enrichment Opportunities for Students (advisor does not meet with students but organizes events for K-5) *Grade 3 LEGO Club *Grade 2 LEGO Club

*New clubs for 2017-2018 school year

STEAM

Culture Club

Leadership Club

Debate Club

Clubs at the Elementary School

Interscholastic AthleticsCurrent Varsity

TeamsCurrent JV

TeamsCurrent Middle

School2018-2019 2019-2022

ConsiderationsCheerleading Fall &

WinterFall Cheerleading

Winter CheerleadingHS Badminton

Wrestling Wrestling Wrestling

Football Football Football HS Winter Bowling

Golf Golf JV Cheerleading

Boys & Girls Soccer Boys & Girls Soccer Boys & Girls Soccer

Baseball Baseball Baseball Assistant Varsity Coach

Boys & Girls Tennis Boys & Girls Tennis Girls Tennis MS Boys Tennis

Boys & Girls Volleyball Boys & Girls Volleyball

Boys (2*) & Girls (2) Volleyball

Varsity Assistant Coaches

Softball Softball Softball Assistant Varsity Coach

Boys & Girls Basketball Boys & Girls Basketball

Boys (2) & Girls(2) Basketball Assistant Varsity Coaches

Boys & Girls Lacrosse Boys & Girls Lacrosse Boys & Girls Lacrosse

Boys & Girls Winter & Spring Track

Boys & Girls Cross Country

Boys & Girls Spring Track

Boys & Girls Cross Country

Middle School Intramurals* **Individual competitor for swimming

MS Cross Country* New 2017-2018