September 15,2011

• Fund raisers cannot begin until field trips are approved.• Discussion Notes:

FIELD TRIP/GRADE LEVEL ACTIVITIES

Kaci will submit paperwork.

• Revised Copy will be sent out in Google Docs for your editing pleasure.

• It was decided to leave the specific attendance goal to the Attendance Committee; sign up in the main office if you

want to join.

SIP REVISED DRAFT

Conclusion statements contain factual observations of the data.

Work in groups to write 5 conclusion statements about the Math and 5 statements about the ELA data.

Notes:

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS FROM DATA

ELA Conclusions

1)Not enough Level 42)Level 2 #s has increased3)Most students @ Level 34)Numerous high Level 2s5)Level 1 #s decreased from the previous year

MATH Conclusions

1)Level 2 #s increased dramatically over 2 years2)Level 4 #s decreased3)Level 3 #s increased 10%4)Level 1 #s increased from ’10 to ‘115)Level 2 #s increased 6x in 2 years

Pick one conclusion statement and ask why 5 times.

(Conclusion stmt: Level 2s increasing in both ELA & Math)

Make predictions about why:

1)State changed cut-off scores

2)Individuals making decision about state testing w/out recent classroom experience

3)Students are “blowing it off” because of no accountability

4)The lower test scores creates a fabricated need for APPR

5)Kids are over-tested

What additional data is needed to help draw conclusions?

Not at this time

WHY

Jen is working with the counselors to determine how many students have 2 study halls per day (every other day). We will be discussing these numbers at the next Core Team

meeting. See your Core Team Rep if you have creative ideas for use of time.

Ex. Online keyboarding programs, Study Quizlet for LOTE

1)Hire teachers back to fill the schedules

2)Change to the 8th period schedule

3)Student service while in school (attendance notes, health office aide, recycling, wellness program, etc.)

STUDY HALL STATS

Staff Meeting: September 20, October 11

Technology Staff Development (optional): September 22 Gradebook Help in CL 208

DASA Presentation: September 29

Department Meetings: October 13 & November 3

Committee Meetings (sign ups are in the main office): October 27

Pay Day Breakfast tomorrow at 7:30 in the faculty cafeteria!

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