INCOMING GRADE INCOMING GRADE 88

MARCH 14, 2013MARCH 14, 2013

The only thing we may know about education

is that inquisitive minds respond to it.

-- Paul Nix

Core Values – 4 R’s

Going through awkward stages,

inconsistent behavior, curious, preoccupied with self, desire to feel autonomous and competent

Our job is to steady the course with you

Nurture and Challenge – ‘rubber band’ analogy

Meeting Their Needs

Understand major changes are taking place Monitor and supervise online activities Help students develop to their fullest potential Support and acknowledge their successes Tell them we care Be positive role models Be honest and provide genuine praise Be a good listener Find ways for students to grow, flourish, and

succeed

What Can We Do?

Cluster Model: Stars, Stripes, Eagles Academics and Related Arts Connections and Connectedness Kelly Campbell – Dean of Students Jen Dondero – Guidance Counselor

NURTURING A COMMUNITY

English Mathematics Science Social Studies World Language, Reading

Workshop

Core Content Areas

Algebra I Accelerated

Algebra I

Algebra I Part I

Mathematics Placement

4 out of the 5 following criteria must be met:

Criteria: Grade 7 to 8

Criteria Algebra I Accelerated

Algebra I Algebra I Part I

Class Average 95% or higher Pre-Alg

86% or higher Accel.

75% or higher Below 75%

Grade 6 MCAS 260 or higher 240 or higher Below 240

Grade 7 Math Assessment

Scaled score of 88 or higher

Scaled score of 68 or higher

Scaled score below 68

Alg. Readiness Test

Scaled score of 87 or higher

Scaled score of 71 or higher

Scaled score below 71

Teacher Rec.

Anna Lassoff – Special

Education Coordinator Academic Support Learning Center Related Services (Speech,

Psych, O/T, PT)

Inclusion

Art Health Labs – Math, English, Science Related Rotation Physical Education Music (Band, Chorus,

Orchestra)

Related Arts Courses

8th Grade:

Canoe Trip Salem, MA – The Crucible Christmas in the City Russian Icon Museum Washington, D.C.

8th Grade Experiences

Physicals are required

annually for interscholastic sports – they are valid for 13 months

Tricia Williams, RN 508-242-8554Blake School Nurse

twilliams@medfield.mec.edu

Medical Notes - Physicals

General Information:Three Seasons for ~ 8 weeks1 hour sessions - $6/hour

Benefits:Meet new studentsLearn new skills/informationMake a connection with an adult in the building

Past Offerings:TV Production, Walk in the Woods, Introduction to

Wrestling, Dodgeball, Homework Club, Board Games, Creative Writing, Field Hockey, Google Sketchup, Lego Club, Game Design, Naturalist Club, What’s Cooking at Blake, Knitting Club, …

Adults in the Room: You can be involved!Share a skill and advise a club! Email Brian Gavaghan

(bgavaghan@medfield.mec.edu)

Blake Intramural Program

If you haven’t made

any mistakes lately, you must be doing

something wrong.-- Susan Jeffers

Essence of Blake

Communication – Blog and Twitter Transitional Meetings Parental Insight 8th Grade Summer Reading List Cluster Placements Transition Day Enjoy the summer! Questions???

TRANSITION

History/Structure of the Pilot Documentation and

Handouts Purpose of Initiative Logistics of Initiative Next Steps

iPad Initiative

Flexibility Portability Engagement 21st Century Skills: Critical Thinking,

Collaboration, Creativity Motivation Efficiency Executive Functioning – Organization Individualized Learning

Why Mobile Devices?

Organization Access to Presentation and Learning Tools Collaboration in and out of classroom Communication between student and

teacher Fluid adaptation with new ways to ‘think

and do’ Leveling the playing field – Learning

differences and needs

Evaluative Measures

Research, Organize, and Brainstorm Educational App Selection Write Collaborate Create audio, screencasts, video,

presentations Battery life and quick start-up time Familiarity and ease of use Ease of screen sharing

Why iPad?

Consistency across clusters – mid-year data

on placement exams Growth shown in all clusters Relative growth greatest on iPad cluster Growth in parent feedback regarding

child’s engagement in classes, organization, and collaboration

Growth in student feedback regarding student’s organization, study skills, and collaboration

Feedback

All 8th Grade Students Purchase Independently or

‘Lease to Own’ Financial/Assistance Need –

Contact Nat Vaughn Details of price program as

Example – subject to change

Logistics of Initiative

iPad 2 Admin

FeesApple Care

+Insurance

(A/D)

Retail Price $399.00 $99.00 $118.80

Discounted Price $379.00 $79.00 $118.80

Monthly Cost $14.07 $1.50 $2.76 $4.19

Estimated Net Cost $467.10 $549.90 $675.60

Estimated Costs

iPad 2 with Admin Fees = $467.10 iPad 2 with Admin Fees, Apple Care +

= $549.60 iPad 2 with Admin Fees, Apple Care

+, Accidental Damage Insurance = $675.60

Payment Schedule TBD (Potential 6 month payment up front)

Estimated Costs

App Selection and Cost Personal Media on iPads? Purchasing of keyboards, cases, word

processing, etc. Gmail and iTunes Account (non-credit card) Management of devices – training for

students/families Safety and security – filters, enabled features iPad Blog - Mobile Learning in Medfield

FAQ’s

Medfield High School BYOD Info Night – 3/27/13 Google Form Interest Inventory in late March or

early April (by April vacation) – Assessing intent of purchase or ‘lease to own’

Device sign-up/enrollment by June 1, 2013 End-of-year iPad Pilot update of current 8th grade Orientations and Deployment in mid-August, 2013 Ongoing evaluations of initiative Questions?

Timeframe and Rollout