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6th Grad ade T Tran ansition to
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6th Grad ade T Tran ansition to o Middle S School ool May 4 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
6th Grad ade T Tran ansition to o Middle S School ool May 4 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
6th Grad ade T Tran ansition to o Middle S School ool May 4 4, 2017 17 Presenters: Scott Allensworth, Tom Burns, Matt Flores, Rob Hoover, Bridget Jones, Kristopher Schuh Goals of the e Pres esen entation Ben enef efits o of t
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Ben enef efits o
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the e 6-8 Mo Model
E ducational V alue: Three years to provide a variety of opportunities and pathways to assist adolescents in discovering their potential through flexible course
- fferings/electives.
An additional year to create a culture of positive & rigorous educational experiences for students and families to prepare students for high school. Expanded offerings of mathematics Expanded elective choices beyond AMP:
Tech Ed, Family Consumer Science, Drama/Theater, Orchestra, Band, Computer Applications, W
- rld Language/Cultures, Health & Fitness, Robotics, etc.
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Ben enef efits o
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the e 6-8 Mo Model
During this time of developmental change, additional time and resources will be dedicated to meet the academic and socio-emotional needs.
Advisement (addressing school-wide needs such as intervention/ extensions/ bullying presentation/ literacy School Counselors Social Emotional Learning Specialists
G etting to know students earlier in order to help them with their six year graduation plan. 7-8 grade model is a “transitioning in and transitioning out” model
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~I'm challenged more as a sixth grader in a middle school because they expect more. ~You get more responsibility, more independence. ~In an elementary school, being in the same classroom for hours on end isn't good for me. I like moving and having passing period. I like switching around and being with different people.
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Prin incip ipal P Perspectiv ive: :
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Jeffco 20 2020 20 V Vision
Jeffco Public Schools has a long tradition of excellent education. The Jeffco 2020 V ision defines the characteristics of a successful graduate and its corresponding strategic plan sets priorities for the district to provide all students— from Pre-K to 12th grade— the educational experiences necessary to achieve the Jeffco 2020 V ision.
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ulture & C limate
- Innovative
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Bene nefits t to
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ng With a a Systemic Approac ach
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Cons nsiderations ns M Movi ving ng Forward
Organize resources to support the transition. Plan and provide professional learning for leadership, and teachers regarding instructional models that meet the needs of our 21st learners. Create structures for family/community meetings to gather feedback and ideas. Continue to consider and determine programmatic supports, A SD, SED, GT, ESL, DL, DTLs, ICs, etc. Consider staffing needs/ transitions.
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MS V Vis isio ion: Jeffco 6-8 middle school students will be engaged in their
learning and discover their talents and passions aligned with the Jeffco 2020 vision resulting in increased student growth and achievement.
What t will i it t ta take?
Leadership High expectations Instruction Quality teachers Culture & Climate Professional learning Family engagement
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