Keigwin Middle School

Keigwin Middle School

…A Transition School

Grade 5- various elementary schools

Grade 6- Keigwin Middle School

Creating smaller schools within a larger school through teaming

Transition Activities

Elementary schools visit Keigwin Incoming parent orientation Mrs. Koff and Mr. Fournier meet with fifth grade

teachers to review information sheets Mr. Fournier visits schools to discuss plans for

students with IEPs Parents invited to June 1 meeting of Keigwin

PTO Summer mailing Student academic data reviewed Beginning of Grade 6 -Fall Open House

Team Structure Creates smaller

communities of learners- (75 students / 5 teams)

Three academic teachers per semester

Allows teachers to better get to know students

Provides feeling of identity within team.

Allows students to develop new friendships

Enables teachers to design flexible schedules, if needed

Increases collaboration on lessons and instructional units

Provides for development of academic and behavioral improvement plans

Improves support and communication between

school and home

A Typical Day7:50 AM – 2:41 PM Homeroom with Advisory Three Academic Blocks

Language Arts Mathematics Science ( 1 semester) World Cultures (1 semester)

Double block scheduling for Maximizing instruction Less transitions during the day Providing differentiated

instruction and flexible grouping Developing cohesive class

groups

Two Special Area Blocks Music and Physical Education

Alternate days for full year

3 Encore classes Art EducationalTechnology (computers) “ I ROCK” Daily for 1/3 year

Intervention instruction Tier 2 math in class Tier 2 Language Arts in

additional class Tier 3 Language Arts & Math in additional class

X Day- Activity period (Wednesdays)Full ensemble rehearsals:Band, chorus, strings

Instructional Data Teams Content area teachers collaborate

frequently to: Align learning objectives to standards Collaborate on lesson plan development Select effective teaching strategies Develop and implement common formative

assessments Collect and analyze student achievement data Adjust instruction to meet student needs Implement action plans that align with the

school and district improvement plan

Ongoing Professional Development – CALI supportConnecticut Accountability for Learning Initiative

Teachers have been trained in the following: Data-Driven Decision making Improving School Climate Effective Teaching Strategies Common Formative Assessment Differentiated Instruction Scientific Research-Based Interventions Using the workshop model

Positive Behavior Support Schoolwide Climate Model ROCKS Advisory sessions Consistency of Language Monthly review of behavior data Monthly school activities ROCKS Ambassadors Incentives-ROCKS cards and weekly

stamps

Continued Monitoring of Student Progress Grade Reports

Progress reported to parents Report cards (4) and interim reports (4)

Parent conferences—November and February Intervention Plans (academic and behavioral)

Progress Monitoring-How are we doing as a school? …aligned with School Improvement Plan

Check and Connect Student Assistance Team School-Based Health Center

Support Services

Social Worker School Psychologist Rushford Counselor School Nurse Advisory/

Homeroom teacher Administrators Mentor Program

Keigwin School Based Health Center Family and Individual

Counseling Nurse Practitioner Outreach Worker Student Groups

Cafeteria Services

$2.50 full lunch No weekly tickets

sold Ala Carte menu Breakfast Program Free and Reduced

Services Weekly payments

accepted

Health and Wellness School/District Health & Wellness Policy Communication with Parents

Be sure to update health information Monthly newsletter article

Connected to Community Infused into Curriculum

Science Physical education DARE program

School-Family--Community Partnerships

Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) Family Education Workshops Principal’s Coffee-monthly informal sessions Monthly Newsletters School Family Community Partnership committee Middlesex Community College Middletown Police Department 21st Century After-School Program

Wesleyan University Partnership YMCA Partnership Middletown HS Vocational Agriculture Program Jonah Center for Earth and Art Liberty Bank

21st Century Afterschool Program: Scholars in Action

Your world. Your chance to change it.

•Daily homework help from Keigwin teachers ***********•Daily choice enrichment ( cooking, sports, fashion, physical fitness, film)•Collaboration with community partners•Daily science enrichment *************•Pathways to Success career awareness component•Awesome field trips•Daily healthy snack ***********•Initiation of Scholars Program

Parent SchoolCommunication

Progress Reports Report Cards Parent Conferences –

November and February

Individual or Team Conferences

Honeywell Alert

Flyer Day Newsletters Phone Calls E-mail Parent

Workshops Homework

posted online

*Be sure to update your contact information throughout the year*

What To Bring on First Day of School Homeroom

information Zipper binder Pens, pencils, colored

pencils, supplies, etc. Non- rolling backpack Lunch money Good Attitude

Summer mailing will contain supply list.

Extracurricular Activities(subject to change, based on adoption of 2011-2012 budget)

Football* Basketball* Drama Club* Student Council* Rushford Groups Wrestling* ROCKS

Ambassadors

Yearbook* Future Teachers* Kids to College Saturday Math

Academy Prospect Math Scholars in Action

(afterschool program)

Sister School ExchangeKeigwin MS and Houyanji MS in China

This partnership helps students to understand similarities and differences between cultural and educational topics in the two countries.

China Day held in May to align with Cultural Dinner

Keigwin ROCKS!