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YEAR-ROUND MIDDLE SCHOOL

The Possibilities…

STRATEGIC PLAN TIMELINE REVIEW

2011-12 2012-13

32 SWOT meetings 26 Task Force meetings (As of today) Community Phone survey Inclusion of parents in TF leadership District PAC meetings Enrollment presentation to Board Staff meetings Task Force page on website Strategic Planning link on website Visit to Bloomfield Hills Local service group presentations Year Round interest survey Several mailers and interest surveys Year Round Information meeting 7 Town Hall meetings Task Force Chair meeting OMNI Council presentation TF Board presentations (March-May) Community Leader breakfast Development of Guiding Principles 10 Focus Panels District PAC meetings Task Force Creation Staff meetings Published Strategic Plan Proposals Publish Strategic Plan Timeline

STRATEGIC PLAN ADJUSTMENTS

Adjustments that have already been made

based on community voice:

 Community HS not moving in 13-14  Kids & Company not moving in 13-14  Kids & Company final location change  West Complex Focus more developed  Final Location of Virtual Program  Development of 9th Grade Program

GOALS FOR TONIGHT

Review year-round concept

Share perspectives from staff,

parents and students

Review the middle school

concept

Share a vision for blending

both ideas

Answer Questions

Why Consider Year- Round Programming?

ADVANTAGES OF YEAR-ROUND SCHOOL CALENDAR

 Balanced school calendar-same # of school days

with the option to attend more

 Flexible schedules-off peak vacation time  Extending learning opportunities for all students  Intervention available for struggling students  Enrichment opportunities during intercession

periods

 Increased student retention and decreased need

for review (Decreases Summer Loss)

 Longer time in school prior to state assessments

TURRILL ELEMENTARY YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM

 Year-Round Calendar  Truth and Myth  Feedback  Students  Parents  Staff  Advantages  Academic  Family/Students  Choice

INTERSESSIONS

 An opportunity for learning during the “off

weeks”

 Theme-based unique learning experience

(assemblies, field trips, presentations, etc.)

 A modest weekly participation fee with qualified

instructors

 A childcare option  Free universal breakfast and busing provided  Access to Free/Reduced Lunch for those who

qualify

YEAR ROUND STAFF MEMBER PERSPECTIVES

 Students are retaining more from the previous year due to the

shorter summer break

 More frequent breaks to rejuvenate the students and staff  I feel less stressed and therefore can give my students more  We have barely been sick this year, shorter stretches and

frequent breaks give their minds and bodies time to recuperate

 Breaks up traditional 3 month summer enhancing continuity and

pacing of instruction

 Review went quickly and we went right into grade level learning  My students are still engaged, love coming to school, and even

complain when the breaks are more than a week

 “Teaching happens on the outside. Learning happens on the

inside.”

YEAR ROUND PARENT PERSPECTIVES

 Academic Benefits For At Risk Student  As a result of not falling as far behind and a shorter

recovery time we now can concentrate on other areas

• f support

 Benefits of Year Round Calendar  Benefits of Intersession

Year Start of Year DRA Score End of Year DRA Score 10-11 16 28 11-12 20 40 12-13 38 *50 – end of tri 2

Year Round Student Perspectives

Year-Round Middle School Program

FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM

 Developmentally Responsive: An environment

that recognizes the young adolescent learner as unique, with different needs than high school or elementary students

 Interdisciplinary Teaming: A set of teachers

share a common group of students, providing

• pportunities for collaboration and support

 I-Connect: A program to establish positive

relationships and a meaningful connection to the school for each student

 Exploratory Courses: A robust program that

allows students to explore a variety of areas prior to High School

FUNDAMENTALS OF YEAR ROUND MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAM

 Team-Based: Students will share a common set of teachers

for core subjects, (Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies) consistent with our practices on the traditional calendar

 Exploratory Courses: Students may have the opportunity

to enroll in the same courses as those on the traditional calendar

 Advancement Opportunities: Students who need

additional challenges will be able to find acceleration

• pportunities through advanced math courses and

individual plans consistent with current practices

 Additional Support: Students with special needs, 504

plans, or other challenges will receive the support that they need to be successful

 Athletics / Clubs: All year-round students are still

Bulldogs / Wolves and will be able to play sports, act in plays, play music, go to dances, and otherwise fully engage in all school-sponsored activities

TARGET: 120 STUDENTS

 Allows for students to experience different

teachers throughout the school day

 Students will have the opportunity to interact

with different peers during the day

 Economy of Scale Factors – More Students

Means…

 More teachers  More opportunities for support  Stronger expertise in content areas  More variation in interaction with peers

*** Survey Results Will Determine Timeframe***

STRUCTURE POSSIBILITIES

 6th Grade- 120 students  4 Content Area Teachers – 4 Classrooms of students  Full Team – 6th Grade Only

•  6th Grade-60 students

 7th Grade-60 students  4 Content Area Teachers – 4 Classrooms of students  Full Team – ½ 6th Grade / ½ 7th Grade

•  6th 60 students

 7th 30 students  8th 30 students  4 Content Area Teachers – 4 Classrooms of students  Full Team – ½ 6th Grade / ¼ 7th Grade / ¼ 8th Grade

LOGISTICS

 “School within a School”  “Team within a School”  Sharing with Turrill Year-Round Program  Busing  Staff Members (particularly exploratory staff)  Vacations / Intersessions  Zemmer / Rolland-Warner / Both???  Location dependent upon interest, geography, and

capacity

 Core Classes and Exploratory Classes  Core to run on a year-round calendar  Exploratory courses may be shared with traditional

calendar (art, music, PE, etc.)

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

 Feb. 4 -14: Parent Interest Survey (due 2/14)  Feb. 11: Year-Round Middle School Parent

Information Meeting @ Zemmer 6:30pm

 March 13: Year-round MS Task Force Meeting

6:00pm @ Zemmer (look at survey results)

 March 26: Year-round MS Task Force Meeting

6:00pm @ RW

 April 11: Year-round MS Task Force

recommendation to Board of Education @ ASC

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Will my child still be able to participate in extra- curricular activities? A: Yes, students will have access to all clubs and athletics. Q: Will there be intersession opportunities? A: Yes, we anticipate enough interest from families for these programs. Q: Will busing and breakfast be available? A: Yes.

Questions?