alan shawn feinstein middle school of coventry a high performing school!

ALAN SHAWN FEINSTEIN MIDDLE SCHOOL OF COVENTRY

A HIGH PERFORMING SCHOOL!

AGENDA

6:00 - Gathering / Introduction

6:15 - Brief Presentation

6:30 – Parent Questions

7:00 – School Tour

7:30 - Departure

Administrative Team / Staff

AdministratorsDr. Almeida – Principal

Mrs. Whitehead – Assistant PrincipalMr. Gomes – Assistant Principal

Support StaffMs. Fram - Guidance

Mrs. Dorchies – GuidanceMrs. LeBrun – Guidance

Mrs. Larsen – School NurseOfficer Fraatz – School Resource Officer

Mrs. Sturdahl - Behavior Specialist

Mission Statement

Educational excellence…developing

reliable, responsible, respectful life

long learners, one student at a time.

• Be ResponsibleBringing all your materials to class.Having your homework done.

• Be ReliableBeing on time to class.Always being honest.

• Be RespectfulTreat others the way you would like to be treated.Keep hands and feet to yourself.

Be Responsible

Differentiate Instruction

Integrate Literacy Strategies Across Curriculum

Maintain Instructional / Academic Focus

Engage Students in Higher Level Thinking

Be Reliable

Continuously Communicate w/ Parents

Implement School Improvement Plan Initiatives

Actively Participate in the Professional Learning Community

Continue to Learn & Grow

Be Respectful

Establish Positive Relationships

Develop a Student-Centered Classroom

Support and Collaborate with Colleagues

Personalize the Learning Environment for Students

Have Fun!

Follow PLC Norms

Be Responsible

Review and Evaluate Policies, Practices, & Programs

Create and Maintain a Positive Culture

Support & Facilitate Successful Co-teaching Relationships

Build Capacity by Effectively Delegating Responsibilities

Establish Clear/High Expectations for ALL

Be Reliable

Shared Decision Making

Support Teachers

Provide Feedback

Be Consistent & Follow-Up w/ Student Discipline

Be Visible

Be Respectful

Establish Open Lines of Communication

Be Approachable

Be Professional

Have A Sense of Humor

Have An Open Door Policy

Follow PLC Norms

• Get involved with PTSA• Communicate with teachers & administrators• Check your son/daughter’s agenda nightly• Ensure your son/daughter reads at home• Provide him/her with a quiet workspace• Ask your son/daughter about his/her day• Encourage your son/daughter to get involved in

extracurricular activities• Volunteer at least 3 hours

PTSAPTSA

• Contributions to the School

• Membership Drive

• Fundraiser

General Information

STUDENT ENROLLMENT1240 students

STAFFING3 administrators

100 teachers40 support staff

General Information (con’t)School Hours

7:55 AM – 2:25 PM

ClassesEnglish, Math, Science, Social Studies,Keyboarding, Family Consumer Science

+Literacy, PE, and Exploratory

Advisory Program

Lunch30 minute lunches

6TH GRADE

• 6th Grade Teams are in the back of the building

• 4 Teams

• Each team has…– Approximately 100 students– Team Teachers: English, math, science, and social studies

teacher (sometimes a resource teacher)– Students will also have a literacy class taught by a team teacher– Advisory Program

Student Supplies 6th Grade

$20Includes the following:

• Student Agenda

• All notebooks, folders, binders, & composition books

ADVISORY PROGRAMADVISORY PROGRAMWhat? A program in which a group of students and an advisor (teacher) get together…

Goal? To establish relationships for learning between students and teachers… When? Once a week (mainly on Tuesday)

50 minutes

Individual Learning Plan Individual Learning Plan ILPILP

• All students 6-12

• Individualized student plan that includes standardized assessments, interests & hobbies, career exploration, and goals

• WaytoGoRI

• Advisory Program

Proficiency Based Graduation RequirementsProficiency Based Graduation RequirementsPBGRPBGR

• Portfolio

• Capstone

• Grades

• NECAP Scores

More information will be provided in the fall.

BREAKFAST PROGRAMBREAKFAST PROGRAM

7:35 – 7:55 AM

Multipurpose C

LUNCH PROGRAMLUNCH PROGRAM

All free / reduced lunch

applications are due by

September 30th.

ULSSUnified Learning Support Services

• ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL TO A RIGOROUS CURRICULUM

• LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT• HIGH EXPECTATIONS• INCLUSION• COLLABORATION & CO TEACHING• IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION

(RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION) RTI• FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

Special Education Department

• CASE MANAGERS- oversee implementation of IEP- communicate progress to parents- hold annual IEP review meetings

• COORDINATOR- chair all evaluation/re evaluation meetings- oversee programs, students, resources,

department goals, etc.

Extracurricular ActivitiesExtracurricular Activities• Sports:

Fall: Coed SoccerWinter: Wrestling & Basketball (Boys & Girls)Spring: Softball & Baseball

• Cheerleading• Student Council• Yearbook• Robotics Club• Showcase (Cabaret)• Band• Chorus• S.A.V.E.

SUMMER READINGSUMMER READING “We read to know we are not alone .” “We read to know we are not alone .” C.S. LewisC.S. Lewis

Requirements

• Read two books totaling at least 250 pages.

OR• Read three or more books totaling at least 250 pages. • Select and complete one response per book

Responses are due by the first Wednesday (Sept. 2nd) following the opening of school.

AVENUES OF AVENUES OF COMMUNICATIONCOMMUNICATION

• Telephone (401) 822-9426– Team mailbox

• School website - asfms.netSchool website - asfms.net• Parent ListservParent Listserv• Student agenda• Parent conferences• PTA meetings• Email

SURVEILLANCE SURVEILLANCE CAMERASCAMERAS

Cameras are in the school in the hallways and outside the building

monitoring all activity.

HEALTH ISSUESHEALTH ISSUES

Mrs. Kathy LarsenMrs. Kathy Larsen(School Nurse)(School Nurse)

Student Assistance CounselorStudent Assistance Counselor

Ms. Sue Davis

Parent Volunteer Program

Transition Plan• Principal Walk & Talk – 9:00 - 10:30 AM

– Tuesday, June 16th • Western, Washington Oak, Oak Haven

– Thursday, June 18th

• Blackrock, Hopkins Hill, Tiogue

• Meet & Greet – August 19, 2009

4:00 – 5:30 PM

Activities• Team Placement• Meet Team Teachers• Tour the Building

• Locker Night – September 1, 2009

5:00 – 7:00 PM• Students can practice opening their locker• Students can decorate the inside of their locker