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 Day 7:50 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 support Connecticut 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 21 st Century After-School Program Wesleyan University Partnership YMCA Partnership Middletown HS Vocational Agriculture Program Jonah Center for Earth and Art Liberty Bank

21 st 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 School Communication Progress Reports Report Cards Parent Conferences – November and February Individual or Team Conferences Honeywell Alert Flyer Day Newsletters Phone Calls 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 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 Exchange Keigwin 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!