Middle School Highlights

Context

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Updated MS Mission

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-19(Word Walls, Technical Vocabulary, Text Tagging, etc.) LEARNING WALKS

MS Commitment to Reading in Content Areas

Interdisciplinary Instruction

Re-aligned Specials in

Master Schedule

HF-L Middle School Mission

2018-19 SIT Goals

By June 2019 (Window 3 of iReady Reading assessments),

53% of students will demonstrate one full year's worth of scaled

score growth and 74% of students will score on grade level.

(This represents a 3% growth over the 2017-18 iReady Results.)

Learned how to

use the tool.

Improved how we

analyzed data.

Shifting focus to

using data.

2015-16

Laptops and iPads on carts

Uneven distribution throughout District

Vision 2020 established

- Adjusted how students devices are distributed.

2016-17 Grade 6 piloted 1 to World laptops

2017-18 Grades 2-8 provided 1 to World laptops

July 2018

Parents participated in a forum to offer input about

the roll out of 1 to World program and the laptop

protection plan.

2018-19 Grades 1-12 provided 1 to World laptops

Grades 6-12 can now take laptops home

2016-17 2017-18

The mission of Honeoye Falls-Lima School District is to ensure

students display the knowledge, skills and character qualities needed

to realize their aspirations and succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Success will be measured by students who:

• Think critically, creatively, and independently.

• Communicate effectively.

• Solve problems efficiently and collaboratively.

• Lead with passion and integrity.

• Engage in relevant and rigorous curricula.

• Participate in a variety of experiential and extracurricular activities.

• Demonstrate respect and kindness for themselves and others.

• Make their own decisions, and better understand how their decisions

impact others.

• Believe in themselves.

• Practice healthy living.

• Embody life-long learning.

2018-19 SIT Goals

By June of 2019, all students in grades 7 and 8 will demonstrate

proficiency in collaborative problem solving and communication skills

through the development and completion of a student-driven Project

Based Learning experience. Projects must adhere to the Buck Institute’s

8 Essential Elements of a Gold Standard Project.

Day 1Wednesday

September 19thEntry Event

Fieldwork at R.I.T.

Day 2 Wednesday

September 26thPre-search

Explore topics of interest and choose a topic

Day 3Wednesday

January 9thResearch

Gather and organize high quality information

Day 4Wednesday

January 16thRefine Research

Dig deeper...investigate the topic further

Day 5Friday

May 10thPrepare Learning Showcase

Making a presentation engaging and effective

Day 6 Friday

May 17th

Assess the Practice ShowcaseGroups practice presentations/get feedback

3D Printing

Adaptive/ assistive technology

Alternative Energy Sources

Amazon

Antibiotics

Artificial Intelligence

Augmented / Virtual Reality

Biometric ID

Cell Phones

Cloning

Crypto Currency

Cybernetic Implants

Data Mining

Digital Assistants

Online Media/Online News

Personal Electronic Devices

Plastic

Recycling

Robots

Self-driving Vehicles

Smart Cities

Smartphones

Social Media

Stem Cells

Uber

Vaccines

Vertical Farming

Video Games

Digital Societies

DNA Testing

Drones

Electronic Banking

Emissions Trading

Facial Recognition Software

Fast Food

Genealogy Databases

Genetic Engineering/Editing

Glass Technology

Internet

Magnetic Levitation

Motorized Exoskeletons

Online Education

Train Staff Teach Students Complete PBL Tasks

Learning with

students…

Project Coaches

Quality Research Engage Audience

Multiple Perspectives

2018-19 SIT Goals

Middle school students will demonstrate an understanding of

how to use technology effectively and responsibly in order to

become empowered, future-ready learners.

• Learning Targets

• PBIS Efforts

• Resources for Staff

• Modeling for Students

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Middle School Budget Recommendations

1. Sustain staffing consistent with 2018-19(see staffing recommendations w/ minor adjustments)

2. Sustain funds for materials and supplies consistent with 2018-19 (w/ minor adjustments)

3. Continue laptop replacement cycle at grade 6

4. Sustain subscriptions for instructional software (eDoctrina, Schoology, iReady, etc.)

5. Funds for curriculum writing: Next Gen Standards, new textbooks, revise assessments.

6. Funds staff development: Schoology, Differentiated Instruction, Edoctrina, PLCs, PBL