1. Copyright and Fair Use “Certain materials are included under the Fair Use Exemption of the U.S. copyright Law and have been prepared according to the multi-media fair use guidelines and are restricted from further use.”

2. Welcome to East Lyme Middle School

3.  One School  Three Houses  Eleven Teams  The Town of East Lyme  Neighborhood  Individual Family

4. Sound House Bay House Ocean House

5. The National Middle School Association identifies 14 practices that create successful schools for young adolescents.  High Expectations  Courageous, Collaborative Leadership  Adult Advocate  Shared Vision  Safe Environment  Knowledgeable Educators  School-initiated Partnerships http://www.nmsa.org/

6.  Assessment & Evaluation  Relevant, challenging, Integrative, Exploratory Curriculum  Organizational Structures  Multiple Learning and Teaching Approaches  Health, Wellness and Safety  Guidance and Support http://www.nmsa.org/

8. A group of teachers and students brought together as a learning community. At ELMS, 95 students with 5 teachers delivering the East Lyme curriculum.

10. School-wide Positive Behavior Intervention Supports involves using proactive strategies for defining, teaching, and supporting appropriate student behaviors to create positive school environments. www.pbis.org

11. Scientifically Research Based Intervention places emphasis on providing more effective instruction for all children, primarily in the general educator’s classroom, using core curricula and interventions that are research- based.

12.  Differentiation of Instruction  Integration of Content  Active Learning  Cooperative Group Work  Multiple Intelligences  Overt Instruction  Field Experiences  Inquiry-Based Learning  Integration of Technology

13.  Daily work  Short/Long term projects  Portfolios  Subject Journals  Homework assignments  Cooperative group work  Presentations  Participation/ Discussion  Teacher observation  Teacher/student conferences  Student effort  Self assessment  Rubrics  Tests/quizzes  Common grade level assessments

14.  Global Language  Spanish or French  Physical Education  Music  Band, Orchestra, Choir or General Music  Art, Life Skills and Technology Education Life Arts Classes are scheduled across Houses

15.  Cross Country  Web Club  Ski Club  Video Journalism  Math Counts  Jazz Band  Flute Ensemble  Chess Club  Volleyball Club  Leaders Club  Intramurals  Game Club  Guitar Club  Soccer Club  Pokemon Club  Yearbook Club  Art Club  Wellness Club  Drama Club  Lego Club Other Activities As Requested By Students

16. Looping is the practice which allows a team of teachers and students to remain together for a period of two or more years.

17. The multiage team is the deliberate grouping of students across grade levels into a single learning community.

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