incoming grade 8 march 14, 2013. the only thing we may know about education is that inquisitive...
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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
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
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