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COLONEL JOHN WHEELER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Mark Gianfermi – Principal Board Presentation July 23, 2018

Standard 1.4 The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support institutional effectiveness. School Quality Factor –Clear Direction

The shared beliefs, written and unwritten rules, assumptions and behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s social norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful

School Quality Factor –Clear Direction

The shared beliefs, written and unwritten rules, assumptions and behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s social norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful Entering a new educational leadership position the following were considered;

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ships ps and d Im Immedi diat ate e Needs Get to know who you are serving while also addressing immediate needs that get in the way of culture, function and student outcomes

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ems and St Structures uctures Fine tune systems and structures, such as behavioral expectations, collaboration, and teacher leadership

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Stude dent t Learn rning ng and Teaching hing Focus on teaching, drive discussion and action towards student cultures, needs, and learning styles so that teachers can provide instructional approaches and activities that are both universal and relevant for our students

 Transition from Elementary (Partnerships with elementary schools)  Curriculum Targets / Structure (Working collaboratively on courses and teaching)  Social Emotional Programming (Working collaboratively around students)  Transition to High School (Partnerships with the high school)

Middle School Philosophy

School Quality Factor –Clear Direction

The shared beliefs, written and unwritten rules, assumptions and behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s social norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful

School Quality Factor –Healthy Culture

The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rule, assumptions ad behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful.

Curriculum Targets / Structure

(Working collaboratively on Teaching and Learning)

• Professional Learning Communities

Teachers collaborate with others who teacher their course. Curriculum, assessment, course structure and instructional strategies are planned and implemented in courses

• School Improvement Committee Structure

Creating a clear vision which is data driven through the collaboration of all stakeholders

• Team Meeting Commitment

Student Advisory time in which a group of teachers work around a group of student

School Quality Factor –Healthy Culture

The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rule, assumptions ad behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful.

Standard 1.9 The institution provides experiences that cultivate and improve leadership effectiveness.

School Quality Factor –Healthy Culture

The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rule, assumptions ad behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful.

Curriculum Targets / Structure

(Working collaboratively on Teaching and Learning)

• Course-based Professional Learning Communities
• Sixth Grade Teacher Assignment = 1 subject
• Meeting 2-3 times a week
• Collaborating with Taft Middle School
• Analyzing Data

School Quality Factor –Healthy Culture

The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rule, assumptions ad behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful.

Curriculum Targets / Structure

• School Improvement Committee Structure

(Increase from 8 teachers to 42 teachers)

Sub-Committees Form

• Instruction and Learning
• Assessment and Data
• Technology
• Student Services
• Professional Development

Professional Development created from needs assessment developed by school improvement committee; Examples- Using GoGuardian, Verbal De-escalation, Using BUZZ Agendas for Parent Communication,

Working with IEPs in the general education classroom, etc.

School Quality Factor –Healthy Culture

The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rule, assumptions ad behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful.

Curriculum Targets / Structure

(Working collaboratively on Teaching and Learning) Renewed Team Commitment By Grade Level

7Th Grade

 Responsibility Learning how to be a responsible student, take responsibility for yourself and the choices you make. (Helping student take ownership of their learning)  Involvement with School / Community Helping students contribute to their class, school, and community. Emphasis

• n guiding students toward involvement in extra-curricular activities to

promote success in school.  Social Empathy and Respect Focus on developing empathy and respect for their peers as well as their school and community.

 Transition to high school Working with students to navigate the changes from to middle school to high school.  Social Leadership Modeling empathy and respect for each other.  Involvement with School / Community Helping students contribute to their class, school, and community Emphasis

• n guiding students toward involvement in extra-curricular activities to

promote success in school.  Increased Individual Academic Ownership Learning how to be a responsible student, take responsibility for yourself and the choices you make. (Helping student take ownership of their learning)

Standard 2.4 The institution has a formal structure to ensure learners develop positive relationships with and have adults/peers who support their educational experiences. School Quality Factor –Healthy Culture

The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rule, assumptions ad behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful.

School Quality Factor –Healthy Culture

The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rule, assumptions ad behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful.

Guidance Department – Supporting Students

2016-2017 School Year Total Guidance Visits 2,458 Average 13.6 students in Guidance per day Month Number of Visits August 2017 109 September 2017 285 October 2017 342 November 2017 324 December 2017 219 January 2018 300 February 2018 309 March 2018 464 April 2018 396 May 2018 398 TOTAL 3,146 Average 17.4 students in Guidance per day

2017-18 School Year

School Quality Factor –Healthy Culture

The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rule, assumptions ad behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful.

Guidance Department- Supporting Students

Reason for Guidance Visit Total Number Family 37 Class Schedule 60 Personal 80 Social 221 Mental Health 74 Behavior 69 Academic 30 Attendance 26 TOTAL 597

Data Breakdown 8/17/17 - 1/23/18* *Data represents a portion of Guidance visits within the dates listed above.

School Quality Factor –Healthy Culture

The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rule, assumptions ad behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful.

Social Emotional Programming

(Working collaboratively around students)

 FIERCE – 3 year rotation completed  Dan Massa Challenge Education training  Challenge Education lessons built in BUZZ Course  FIERCE Friends (8 th Graders Mentor 6 th Graders)  CASS Mentors – Partnership with CPHS supporting 6 th graders  Grade Level Advisory Period for all students -2018-19

Standard 2.3 The learning culture develops learners’ attitudes, beliefs, and skills needed for success. School Quality Factor –Healthy Culture

The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rule, assumptions ad behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful.

School Quality Factor –Healthy Culture

The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rule, assumptions ad behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful.

100 200 300 400 500 600 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

Violating School Rules

Violating School Rules 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 2016-17 2017-18

Horseplay in School

Horseplay in School

Discipline Wins for 2017-18

Creating ting a sense se of pride in oneself self, , school,

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unity.

School Quality Factor –Healthy Culture

The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rule, assumptions ad behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful.

No Signatures or Office Referrals Reward those who have no missing assignments and no discipline referrals

Creating ting a sense se of pride in oneself self, , school,

• l, and community

unity.

School Quality Factor –Healthy Culture

The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rule, assumptions ad behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful.

Creating ting a sense se of pride in oneself self, , school,

• l, and community

unity.

Veteran’s Day Outreach

School Quality Factor –Healthy Culture

The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rule, assumptions ad behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful. 8th grade teacher worked with students with the goal of social awareness and empathetic behaviors. coordinated with American Red Cross to acquire needed goods for disaster relief kits. This eLearning and service-learning project was recognized by Indiana Association of School Principals as a model project.

Creating ting a sense se of pride in oneself self, , school,

• l, and community

unity.

School Quality Factor –Healthy Culture

The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rule, assumptions ad behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful. Bags of Hope – School-wide – 377 bags created for foster kids in Lake County

Creating ting a sense se of pride in oneself self, , school,

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unity.

Standard 2.2 The learning culture promotes creativity, innovation and collaborative problem- solving. School Quality Factor –Healthy Culture

The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rule, assumptions ad behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful.

School Quality Factor –Healthy Culture

The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rule, assumptions ad behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful. Creat ating ng a sense se of prid ide e in in onesel self, , scho hool,

• l, and communi

nity ty. Examples

• Exceptional Learners Programming - continues to grow and be one of the finest in

the area. (Paw Pals, Special Olympics, Unified Track, inclusive in all areas of the school.

• Project –Based Learning – Wax Museum, Science Fair, Egg Drop, Concert Series,

etc.

• Reality Store – Partnership with the Chamber of Commerce to host this learning

experience for students. Preserve existing programming which is part of the school’s DNA

PTA

• All School Fundraiser
• Halloween Bash
• Teacher Appreciation
• Student Recognition
• WheelerPalooza
• Art Showcase
• Support School Initiatives

and much more……..

School Quality Factor –Healthy Culture

The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rule, assumptions ad behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful.

Transitioning

Transition from Elementary Schools

 5th Grade Parent Spring Meeting –Welcome to Col. Wheeler  5th Grade IEP Transition Meetings- Individual Plans  6th Grade Parent Night – Nuts and Bolts (August)  6th Grade Bulldog Rush – Student Orientation (August)  Open House – Meet the Teacher Night (August) Emphas hasis s on;

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Transitioning

Academic Super Bowl Art Club Athletics – Volleyball, Football, Cross-Country, Basketball, Wrestling, & Track Cheerleading Colonel Journal Dance Team Drama Club Music Department (Band, Choir, and Orchestra) National Honor Society Science Olympiad Spell Bowl Student Council Vex Robotics Yearbook

Get Involved!

2017-18 Extra-Curricular Highlights

• ISSMA Total Department Award - Band & Orchestra and Choir, only 1 of 3

middle schools in the state to receive this distinction;

• Vex Robotics Team State Qualifier
• Geography Bowl State Qualifier (Over 200 participants at the building level)
• Science Olympiad—State Qualifier
• Dance Team—State Runner-up;
• Cheerleading—State Qualifier
• 6th Grade Track & Field Conference Champions
• Art Students-Participate in the South Shore Tri-County Junior Exhibit -

Special Recognition to 3 Award winners that received Awards of Distinction

• Lake County Bulldogs Exceptional Learners Track Team – Multiple 1st and 2nd

Place Finishes

Transition to the High School

 8th Grade Parent Scheduling Meeting  8th Grade IEP Transition Meetings  9th Grade Parent Orientation  Parent Technology Information Night  CPHS Open House

Transitioning

CJWMS Achievement

CJWMS MS IS ISTEP+ P+ Ac Achie ievem ement ent ELA Trends ds CJWMS MS IS ISTEP+ P+ Ac Achie ievem ement ent Math h Tre rends nds 2018-19 ILEARN – New Indiana State Standardized Assessment

ACADEMIC SUPPORTS

• After School Math Tutoring

NO CEILING FOR STUDENTS

Communication Highlights

Web-Page Updates New Interactive Newsletter Format

School Quality Factor –Healthy Culture

The shared values, beliefs, written and unwritten rule, assumptions ad behaviors of stakeholders within the school community that shape the school’s norms and create opportunities for everyone to be successful. Creat ating ng a sense se of prid ide e in in onesel self, , scho hool,

• l, and communi

nity ty. HAVE PRIDE IN YOURSELF AND IN THE BULLDOGS

CJWMS Programming

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