1. EASTVIEW SIXTH GRADE 2013-2014 THE NEXT STEPS

2. MIDDLE SCHOOL REDESIGN TEAM  Dr. Christopher P. Clouet  Jonathan Brown & Joseph Cloherty  Susan Anastacio, Caryn Capalbo, Leroy Dixon, Laurie Dunning, Barbara Fastenberg, Joan M. Haberman, Jennifer Hammond-King, Tina Kelly, Jody Kennedy, Mary O’Connor, Judith Plant, Michael Salley, Irene Shaffer, Jane Turk, Timothy Veeder & Jennifer Watts  Special thanks to Jessica O’Donovan & the Curriculum Coordinators  Additional thanks to:  UCLA Center X  Dr. Elliot Merenbloom

3. STRATEGIC PLAN Mission Statement educateinspirenurturing contribute  The mission of the White Plains City School District is to educate and inspire all students, while nurturing their dreams, so they learn continually, think critically, pursue their aspirations and contribute to a diverse and dynamic world.

4. MEETING THE NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS CHALLENGE: CHALLENGE: Advanced, successful students ENGAGE: ENGAGE: Average, possibly disengaged students SUPPORT: SUPPORT: Struggling learners All students benefit from strategies which result in being challenged, engaged, and supported.

5. TRANSITIONS Elementary Eastview Highlands WPHS 500 1,000 2,000

6. THE KEYSTONE GRADE

7. THE “ALREADY DONE” LIST Inform MS staff of their assignments for 2013/14 Develop the teams of teachers Plan student transition activities Finalize the schedule Meet with parent groups

8.  4 Teams  2 lunch periods (2 Teams per Lunch period)  Common Planning Time  AVID Cohort  Advanced ELA and Advanced Math per team  “Connections” period and sustained silent reading OVERVIEW EASTVIEW 6 TH GRADE SCHEDULE

9. Time Tentative Student Schedule A 7:15 am Arrival 7:35-7:41 am Morning Assembly Period Class 1 Great Books 2 ELA Connections 3 Math (Advanced/Dual Language/ 6 th grade Math) 4 Art/Computer Technology General Music/Health AVID/VRE 5 Lunch 6 Science 7 Social Studies 8 PE/Health 9 LOTE (Spanish, Mandarin Ch., French, Italian)

10. Time Tentative Student Schedule B - ELL 7:15 am Arrival 7:35-7:41 am Morning Meeting Period Class 1 ELL Beginner 2 Connections 3 Math 4 Art/Computer Technology General Music/Health LSP/SAL 5 Lunch 6 Science 7 Social Studies 8 PE/LSP 9 LOTE (Spanish, Chinese, French, Italian)

11. Time Tentative Student Schedule C - Support 7:15 am Arrival 7:35-7:41 am Morning Assembly Period Class 1 Art/ Computer Technology General Music /Health AVID/VRE LSP/SAL 2 LOTE (Spanish, Chinese, French, Italian) Connections 3 Math 4 Great Books 5 Social Studies 6 Lunch 7 SAL/PE 8 Math 9 Science

12. HOW DOES MIDDLE SCHOOL REDESIGN SUPPORT THE “WHOLE” MIDDLE SCHOOL CHILD? White Plains Middle School Student Academic Interdisciplinary Experiences Social “Teaming” Emotional Connections Program

13. STRONGER INTERDISCIPLINARY EXPERIENCES Strong connections to a core team of teachers  Strong connections to a core team of teachers  Incorporates Applied Arts  Interdisciplinary Planning and Collaboration  Focus on individual learning styles  Community Building

14. CONNECTIONS PROGRAM “The mission of the White Plains City School District is to educate and inspire all students, while nurturing their dreams, so they learn continually, think critically, pursue their aspirations and contribute to a diverse and dynamic world.” Connections is a structured time during the school day that provides all students the opportunity to feel connected to self, school, and community in a small group setting.

15. WHY A CONNECTIONS PROGRAM? A “Connections” program provides opportunities for: A strong connection with at least one adult in a small group setting Long and short term goal-setting Emotional and social growth Meaningful participation in school and community

17. Transitions

18. Opportunities to Learn More  Guidance /Pupil Personnel Services  Summer Visitations – Getting Comfortable Questions ?  Library -  Library - Joe Cloherty /Leroy Dixon  Guidance Office Room 106-  Guidance Office Room 106- Lisa Birke/Jessica Rivera/Liz Verias  Room 109  Room 109 Dr. Clouet / Board of Education

19. EACH AND EVERY STUDENT!