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Southside Elementary Museums Magnet School2007-2008 School YearAugust 16, 2007
A place where inspiration,
creativity, and innovation chart the course for success.”
Welcome New Staff
• Ms. Cruz (4th Grade)• Ms. Pace (1st Grade)• Ms. Rohani (Kindergarten)• Mr. Amburoso (2nd Grade)• Ms. Ober (5th Grade)• Ms. Rodriguez-Berrios (Gifted)• Ms. Barreiro (Music)• TBA (PE ½ day)
Congratulations New Positions• Ms. Miranda (Kindergarten)• Ms. Fernandez-Quincoces (Kindergarten)• Ms. Gomez (1st Grade)• Ms. Moreira (1st Grade)• Ms. Rodriguez (4th Grade)• Ms. Fernandez (5th Grade)• Ms. Alonso (5th Grade)• Ms. Gonzalez (5th Grade)• Ms. Delvalle (ESE)• Mr. Cella (ESE)• Ms. Stampelos (2nd Grade)• Ms. Reyna (Full Time Art)
Congratulations!
Reading Test ComparisonFCAT Reading
88%
78%
69%
81%
92% 90%
74% 72%
50%
63%58%
50%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Meeting High Standards Making Learning Gains Lowest 25% Making LearningGains
Reading Test
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ents
2007
2006
2005
2004
Mathematics Test ComparisonFCAT Mathematics
85%
73%
83%81%77%77% 76%
69% 71%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
Meeting High Standards Making Learning Gains Lowest 25% MakingLearning Gains
Mathematics Test
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ents
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2006
2005
2004
Writing Test ComparisonFCAT Writing
98%
95%
100%
99%
92%
93%
94%
95%
96%
97%
98%
99%
100%
101%
Meeting High Standards
Writing Test
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f S
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ents
2007
2006
2005
2004
2006-2007 Results
100% of the eligible
students were tested
Reading Math Writing Science Grade Points
% Meeting High Standards 88 85 98 56 327
% Making Learning Gains
78 73 151
Adequate Progress of Lowest 25% in the school?
69 83 152
Total School Grade Points
235 241 98 56 630
John Lennon
“Life is what happens while you’re making other plans.”
Internet - Website
• Updated monthly
• Next year’s handbook mentions teacher websites
Accident Insurance Forms
• Brochure on first day
• Refer parents to handbook
American’s with Disabilities Act
• Prohibits Discrimination
• 1-800-514-0301 (Voice)
• http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada
Attendance Policy
• Intervention:– 5 unexcused absences/semester– 10 unexcused absences/year
• 6 meetings a year• Withhold grades until:
– Make up assignments– School service project– Probation period
• Permanent withhold final grade/credit
Attendance Policy con’t
• Illness (Dr. note after 5 days)
• Medical Appt (note w/ time & date)
• Death in Family
• Religious Holiday
• Field Trip
• Court Order
• Outdoor Suspensions
Attendance Policy con’t
• Vacations, personal services, non-school events
• Baby sitting
• Illness of others
• Immunization non-compliance
Birthdays
Bloodborne Pathons
• Eliminate or minimize exposure
• Report exposure immediately!
Dismissal Roster
• Front of School
• Primary Teachers daily
• 3:00 – 3:20 pm
Certification
• Current certificate
• Statement of Eligibility, if necessary
• College Transcripts, if necessary
• http://www.fldoe.org/edcert
Code of Ethics & Principles of Professional Conduct
• Ethics:– Value every person– Strive for growth– Maintain respect
• Principles:– Obligation to students– Obligation to the public– Obligation to profession
Code of Student Conduct
• Go over first day– Groups– Consequences
Comprehensive Reading Plan
• 50/40/30 + 30
• Whole group
• Small group
• Individual instruction
• Independent reading
Conferences
• Early Release Afternoon (11:45 am)– 10/16/07– 01/15/08
• Evening Conferences– 11/13/07– 02/19/08
• ½ day opt or hourly pay
• Regular conferences
Critical Incident Plan
• RED ALERT
• CODE RED-WEATHER ALERT
Curriculum Resource Material
• African American history
• Holocaust
• Hispanic Heritage
• Women’s Contribution to US
• Veteran’s Sacrifices
• Character Education
Dismissal Procedures
• No dismissal 30 min prior
• Valid ID
• Student Data Card
District Strategic Plan
• 2008 Goals:
• Strategies:– New curricula– Enhanced services– CIM
Dress Code (Employee)
• Positive dress
• Neat
• Well groomed
• Appropriate
Dress Code (Student)
• Appropriate
• Neat
• Well groomed
• Uniform
EESAC
• Once a month
• 7:30 am-8:00 am
• Elections
Employee Assistance Program• Alcoholism• Drug use• Emotional• Health• Family• Stress• Marital• Financial• Legal• vocational
Faculty Meetings 2007-2008
• First Tuesday
• Third Wednesday
• - contract: only one Wednesday a month
Federal Programs and Grant Administration
• 305-995-1289 prior to development of any grant application
• Impact Idea Expo – The Teacher Conference– October 6, 2007 at Miami Beach
Convention Center 8:15-3:30 pm
Final Preparations for Opening Day
• Class Roster• Daily Schedule• Plans• Standards and Procedures• Review Code of Conduct• Rainy Day Dismissal• Arrival and Dismissal Plan• Parent/Student Handbook• Discipline Plan• Attendance
Field Trip Procedures
• Museums are Mandatory– Chaperones needed!
• End of Year Trip– Begin fundraising and collecting now
• Additional Learning Expeditions– Real-world Experiences
• Good field trips bring lessons to life.
– Increased motivation for learning– More positive attitude
Financial Obligations for Students
• Art– $2.00 semiannual for Exhibition Night
Materials (grades Kg-5)
• Music– $4.00 per year for instruments (grades
2-5)
• Chorus– Girls: Black dress or black skirt/blouse– Boys: Black pants, white shirt, tie,
jacket optional
Fire Drill Procedures
• Single file
• Follow route assigned
• Bring attendance cards/roster
• Wait for single bell
• Tentative fire drill schedule
First Week of School Attendance
• August 20, 2007– Use electronic grade book for
attendance by 9:30 am– Pull No Shows from attendance cards– Alphabetize present students and mark
with “E” on 8/20/07– Messenger will pick up No Shows and
Count Sheet at 10:00 am
• Children not on list must be sent to the office.
First Week of School Attendance con’t
• Tuesday, August 21, 2007-August 24, 2007– Do not accept any children that did not
show up the day before (even if they are on your original list)
– Electronic gradebook by 9:30 am– Mark attendance cards with black ink.– Do not mark tardies until after Tuesday,
August 28th.
Food and Nutrition Program
• Breakfast (7:30-8:15 am)– Students - $0.00– Adults - $2.00
• Lunch– Students - $1.75– Reduced Price, Students - $0.40– Adults - $3.00
• PayPam!!!!
Grading PolicyKg
GradesNumerical
ValueVerbal Interpretation Grade
Point Value
E
90-100% Outstanding Progress 4.0
G 80-89% Above Average Progress 3.0
S 70-79% Average Progress 2.0
M 60-69% Lowest Acceptable Progress 1.0
U 0-59% Failure 0.0
Grading Policy1-12
GradesNumerical
ValueVerbal Interpretation Grade
Point Value
A 90-100% Outstanding Progress 4.0
B 80-89% Above Average Progress 3.0
C 70-79% Average Progress 2.0
D 60-69% Lowest Acceptable Progress 1.0
F 0-59% Failure 0.0
I 0% Incomplete 0.0
Conduct
• Student’s Behavior
• Citizenship Development
• Independent of Academic and Effort
Honor Roll QualificationsPrincipal’s
Honor Roll
Superior Honor
Roll
Regular Honor Roll
Citizenship Honor Roll
Academic Average 4.0 3.6 3.50-3.59
Academic Grades All A’s All A & B
All A & B
Effort All 1’s All 1 & 2
All 1 & 2
All 1 & 2
Conduct Average 4.0 3.6 3.0 or higher
4.0
Conduct Grades All A’s All A & B
All A & B
All A’s
Interim Progress Reports
• September 9, 2007
• November 28, 2007
• February 27, 2008
• May 14, 2008
Report Cards Distribution
• November 6, 2007
• February 6, 2008
• April 22, 2008
• June 24, 2008
Hall/Hall Passes
• Bathroom Breaks
• Out of class in pairs
• Hall Passes
HIV/AIDS Information
• Comprehensive AIDS education program (5th grade)
Important Dates - TestingKg 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
FLKRS DIBELS DIBELS DIBELS DIBELS DIBELS
DIBELS Writing Writing Writing Writing Writing
Writing NNAT SAT Alterna. NNAT Interim
CELLA SAT CELLA Interim Interim FCAT
Aprenda CELLA Aprenda Mid-Yr Writing + CELLA
DAR Aprenda DAR Portfolio FCAT CELLA
OLPS DAR OLPS FCAT Aprenda Aprenda
OLPS CELLA DAR DAR
Aprenda MAT MAT
DAR OLPS OLPS
OLPS
Incident Reporting
• Report any arrests
• Keep relationships professional
• Alternative Measures to Suspensions
• Violence not tolerated
• Personnel Investigative Model (PIM)
Handling of Funds• Money collected given to treasurer on
same day• Money submitted by collector• Principal must approve collection of
money• No checks may substitute cash• Cash may substitute checks• ARTICLE X -- NON-TEACHING
DUTIES/ACTIVITIES - Section 1. Limitations– Collection of money for any purpose
Limited English Proficient (LEP)
• LEP Plans online
• All LEP students must receive 90 min of Language Arts/ESOL strategies
Maintenance of Appropriate Student Behavior
• Student Code of Conduct• Check Group Violation for
Appropriate Plan– Plan A– Plan B– Plan C– Plan D– Plan E– Plan F
Make Up Assignments
• Excused absences
• Student must request assignment
Media Services Information
• Teacher’s Choice
• Instructional Television Video Library
Network Security Standards
• Sensitive data– Personnel records– Student records– Accounting records
• Acceptable Use Policy
• Monitoring
• Disciplinary Actions for Improper Use
Nondiscrimination Policy
• Equal Opportunity Employment and Assignment
• Discrimination/Harassment (employees)
• Discrimination/Harassment (students)
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
• PTA:– Leverage volunteer power– Improve communication– Provide measurable results– Discover more dollars– Tap into proven programs– Boost children’s wellbeing
Parental Involvement• Parents as Teachers
– Set guidelines– Quiet place– Attendance– Communication– Materials– Be there (after school activities)– Health– Voice problems– Good self-image– Emergency information
• Volunteers and Tutors– Learning expeditions– Small group instruction
Procedures for Addressing ConcernsTeacher
Mrs. Espinosa, Counselor
Mrs. Locke, Assistant Principal
Mr. Schiavone, Principal
Regional Center IV(305) 642-7555
District(305) 995-1000
The Seven DomainsI. Planning for Teaching and Learning
II. Managing the Learning Environment
III. Teacher/Learner Relationships
IV. Enhancing & Enabling Learning
V. Enabling Thinking
VI. Classroom-Based Assessment of Learning
VII. Professional Responsibilities
PACESPACES
Domain I: Domain I: Planning for Planning for Teaching and Teaching and
LearningLearning
I.A. Goals and I.A. Goals and ObjectivesObjectives
I. B Teaching I. B Teaching Methods and Methods and Learning TasksLearning Tasks
I.E. Home LearningI.E. Home Learning
I.F. I.F. Assessment Assessment and and EvaluationEvaluation
PACES Domain II: Managing the Learning EnvironmentManaging both student behavior and student learning
Domain II: Managing the Learning Environment
II.A. Time Management
II.B. Learning Routines
II.C. Learner Engagement
II.D. Managing Engagement in Learning
II.E. Monitoring and Maintaining Learner Behavior
PACESPACESDomain III:Domain III:Teacher/Learner Teacher/Learner RelationshipsRelationships
A. Interpersonal A. Interpersonal Relations Relations
B. Learning EquityB. Learning Equity
Domain III: Domain III: Teacher/Learner Teacher/Learner RelationshipsRelationships
Can You Sense These in the Can You Sense These in the Classroom?Classroom?
• warmthwarmth• courtesycourtesy• respectrespect• friendlinessfriendliness• concernconcern• supportsupport• fairnessfairness• acceptanceacceptance
• praisepraise• encouragemeencourageme
ntnt• patiencepatience• empathyempathy• understandinunderstandin
gg• enthusiasmenthusiasm• sensitivitysensitivity
Interpersonal Interpersonal RelationsRelations
There’s There’s nono place in a place in a classroom for:classroom for:
• sarcasmsarcasm• ridiculeridicule• humiliationhumiliation• derogatory derogatory
commentscomments
III.B Learning III.B Learning EquityEquityIII.B.1 Comments, questions,
examples, demonstrations, and/or other contributions are sought from or by learners throughout the lesson.
III.B.3 Fairness and impartiality are evident in interactions with and among learners.
continued
III.B Learning EquityIII.B Learning Equity
continuedcontinued
III.B.4 Learners are given reasons for actions, decisions, and/or directives as needed.
Give Give allall your your learners the same learners the same
consideration.consideration.
Have you Have you ever had a ever had a
favorite favorite student?student?
Domain IV: Enhancing and Enabling Learning
IV.A Initial Motivation to Learn
IV.B Teaching Methods and Learning Tasks
IV.C Resources for Learning
IV.D Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy
IV.E Clarification of Content/Learning Tasks
IV.A. Initial Motivation to Learn
IV.D. Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Learners have opportunities to learn on more than one cognitive and/or performance level or to integrate knowledge and understandings (IV.D.1).
Content knowledge is accurate and logical to learners (IV.D.3). continued
IV.E. Clarification of Content/Learning Tasks
Different words or examples are used in clarification **OR** no clarification is needed (IV.E.2).
Misunderstandings or difficulties are successfully clarified as appropriate **OR** no misunderstandings or difficulties occur (IV.E.4).
V.A. Higher Order Cognitive Skills
• Learners are actively engaged and/or involved in developing associations (V.A.1).
• Learners are actively engaged and/or involved and encouraged to generate and think about examples from their own experiences (V.A.4).
Involvement in the development of thinking skills suggests more in depth cognitive activity than being at task.
Keys to Meaningful Association Forming
• Link new associations to prior learning experiences.
• Actively involve learners.
V.A.4Generating and Thinking About Examples from Learner Experience
PACES Domain V:Enabling Thinking
V. B. Questioning Strategies
Questioning StrategiesIndicators
• A variety of questions that enable thinking are asked and/or solicited (V.B.1)
• Wait time is used as appropriate to enhance the development of thinking skills (V.B.2)
Compare
Contrast
Justify
Speculate
Predict
Synthesize
and...
When learners are asked to:
Stimulate higher order thinking skills
Generated
Structured
Restructured
Transferred
Transformed
and...
Knowledge is:
Variety of Purpose
Wait time is the duration of the pause separating speakers.
1
Teacher - Learner
2
Learner - Teacher
3
Learner - Learner
4
Teacher - Teacher
PACES Domain V:Enabling Thinking
V.C. Problem Solving and Creative Thinking
Domain VI: Classroom-Based Assessment of Learning
A. Monitoring Engagement and/or
Involvement in Learning
B. Informal Assessment
C. Feedback
Adjustments may involve changing:
the difficulty of content
teaching methods
aids and materials
pace
assigning new learning tasks
providing additional resources
Adjustments could also be made by:
Teaching and Learning Component VI.C
FEEDBACK
QUESTIONS???????
Personnel Files
• School Board Rule 6Gx13-4.103
Phone Calls/Hall
• Cell phones off or on silent mode
• Personal calls to voice mail
• No uncovered hot beverages in hall
Progress Monitoring Plan (PMP)
• Discussed further during SST Training
Removing Disruptive Students from Class
• Immediate notification to administration and/or counselor
• Statement detailing misbehavior and previous action taken
• Parents informed same day
Safety to Life
• Zero Tolerance towards violence
• Visitor Waiver form
School Board Rules
• Be familiar with School Board Rules– Chapters 4 and 5
School Hours and Teacher’s Hours
• PK-1st: 8:30-2:00 pm
• 2nd-5th: 8:30-3:00 pm
• Wednesdays (all students: 8:30-2:00 pm)
• Teachers 8:15-3:20 pm
• Pick up students at 8:20 am
School Support Team
• More information to come
Reporting Incidents
• New!
Staff Members Absences
• Ms. Archer
• Contagious disease from student– Name of child– Name of disease
Standards of Component Professional Performance
• Motivate students
• Identify long range goals
• Short range objectives
• Social skills
• Directions
• Relevant materials
Student Absences
• Report absences by 9:00 am using electronic gradebook
• More information under Attendance Policy
Student Accidents
• Detailed explanation
• Fill out and sign report
• Notify parents
• Request assistance (if necessary)
• Inform administration
• Ensure child is comfortable (no medication)
Student Progression Plan
• Student Progression
• Promotion
• State and Local Requirements
Title I School Wide Program
• Funds: Upgrade entire educational program
• 40% on free/reduced lunch
Volunteers
• New Form• Level 1:
– Day chaperones– Classroom assistance– Tutors
• Level 2:– Certified volunteers– Mentors– Listeners/Oyentes– Athletic/PE Assistants– Overnight Chaperones
Staff Attendance
• OPS Manual and Contract:– Unauthorized Absence
• Any absence without pay, which has not been requested by the employee and approved by the supervisor, in writing, at least five days in advance.
• Require documentation
Appendix
• Visitor’s Waiver Form
• Early Release (new)
• Copy form
• Cause of Absence (new)
• School Volunteer Form (new)
• Guide for Prevention of Head Lice (new)
• Flag and Pledge Guidelines
ELECTRONIC STAFF HANDBOOK
• Accessing• http://ehandbooks.dade
schools.net/policies/29.pdf
• Table of Contents• Navigation• Downloading• Printing
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGESUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE
Miami-Dade County Public
Schools
““Your function is not to reinvent the work you did last year Your function is not to reinvent the work you did last year but to identify and organize the students who need help the but to identify and organize the students who need help the
most and to teach them.”most and to teach them.”
Sit Back and Enjoy!
"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan,
but also believe."
-- Anatole France
Be kind, for Be kind, for everyone everyone
you meet is you meet is fighting a fighting a
hard battle.hard battle.
- Philo- Philo
Everything keeps its best nature Everything keeps its best nature only by being put to its best use.only by being put to its best use.
- Phillips Brooks
Life is a Life is a succession of succession of moments. To moments. To live each one live each one is to succeed.is to succeed.
- Corita Kent- Corita Kent
Laboring toward Laboring toward distant aims sets distant aims sets the mind in a the mind in a higher key, and higher key, and puts us at our best.puts us at our best.
- C.H. Parkhurst
Have a GREAT Year!!!