Huntington School

Theory of Action If the entire Huntington School, as a professional learning community, engages in a redesign effort focused on changing the structure, instruction and culture of the school, then… Teacher Student Content Learning time will be optimized providing increased support for individual students Teaching will be strengthened through focused professional development Students’ academic proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics will increase A school climate and culture will be created where every student and his/her family feels a sense of belonging to the school, and parents will be active participants in the school community

Mission  The Huntington School is an exceptional learning community that provides quality instruction and holds high academic expectations for all students.  We recognize: each child as an individual each child is creative each child needs to succeed  Our school promotes a safe, orderly, caring and supportive environment.  Our parents, teachers and community members are welcomed partners in our students' learning.

Vision  All students at the Huntington School are members of a learning community that prepares them to reach academic proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics.  Individual students will receive the support needed to be successful.  Students will be engaged in learning that instills social responsibility and civic pride. The Huntington School will nurture a partnership among educators, family and community.

Core Values Diversity Excellence Accountability School Culture and Environment Community 21 st Century Skills  Prepare all Huntington students with the 21 st century skills needed to be responsible, hardworking lifelong learners  Contribute to our school community through participation in service learning, instilling the knowledge that giving back to your community is essential in being socially responsible  Provide our students with high quality instruction and learning experiences that will allow them to achieve proficiency on academic standards  Apply high standards of excellence in teaching and learning  Validate and affirm differences in others and create the conditions where all have opportunities to succeed  Develop and maintain a safe and respectful learning community where all members are valued and have a voice

Grade Level Community Service Projects  Kindergarten: “Children’s Garden” - fall/spring flower plantings in the Huntington courtyard  Grade 1: “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” – school-wide beautification and recycling project  Grade 2: “Second Grade Ambassadors” – a project to welcome new students to the Huntington School  Grade 3: “Trim a Tree with Mittens” to benefit families in need and a spring can drive to benefit a local food pantry  Grade 4: “Everyone Has a Story” - pen pals and interviewers of local senior citizens  Grade 5: “Support Our Troops” - honors local veterans as well as collect, organize and send care packages to help support our troops overseas

Uniforms Navy blue or white short or long-sleeve shirts $5.98-$12.00 Available at Walmart, Kmart, Sears and Target Khaki pants, skorts or shorts $4.18-$16.99 Available at Walmart, Kmart, Sears and Target Huntington School Apparel also sold at the school (with or without Huntington logo) $6.00- $10.00 Parent Information Night – June 2010 Fashion show Slide show of uniform options Informational hand-out with pricing and options

Professional Development Rationale  SIOP (Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol): English Language Learners (ELLs) – 43.6% Makes teaching subject matter concepts more comprehensible Promotes students’ academic English language development  QAR (Question and Answer Relationships): Shared language focused on making higher level thinking visible Prepares students for high-stakes testing  Math Instruction: Needs Assessment Survey: 94% of teachers supplement the Investigations curriculum, with 53% supplementing more than half of their lessons. Ensure consistency in grade level instruction o Create a more effective curriculum map that aligns with standards o Organize supplementary materials for each grade level unit.

Professional Development Schedule  SIOP: Beginning with Category 2, trainings for 18 teachers during the school year using full school day in-service (utilizing Huntington staff and Bilingual/ESL department staff as instructors). In-house coverage will be required.  QAR: Julie Andrade will provide a half day in-service for all staff on June 2, Text readings will be assigned during the summer. Follow-up discussions will be conducted during common planning time to discuss teacher implementation and to monitor student progress in the school year.  Math Instruction: Grade levels will meet to create a curriculum map and to plan supplemental materials to coincide with the Investigations program on June 21 and 22, 2010, for a total of 12 hours.

Building Level Accountability Instructional Rounds  Instructional rounds is a collaborative process that focuses on the relationship between students, teachers and content – The Instructional Core. Teaching staff develops a “focus of instruction” Classroom observations Data collection Analyze data Look for patterns & trends Make predictions Next Level of Work

Extended Learning Time School Hours and Sample Schedules Full Day HoursHalf-Day Hours Student Day 8:00 – 3:00M-F Teacher Standard Days 7:45-3:10M, W, F Teacher Data Meeting Days 7:45-4:00T, TH Primary Student Schedule MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 7:50- 8:00 Student Arrival 8:00- 10:00 ELA Walk to Read 10:00- 11:40 Math 11:45- 12:25 Lunch/Recess 12:25- 12:55 Character Education 12:55- 1:25 Specialist 1:30 - 2:00 Social Studies/Science Intervention Central 2:00- 2:35 Writing Block 2:35- 2:50 Independent Reading 3:00Dismissal Intermediate Student Schedule MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 7:50- 8:00 Student Arrival 8:00- 9:40 Math 9:40- 11:10 ELA 11:00- 11:40 Character Education 11:40- 12:10 Specialists 12:20- 1:00 Lunch/Recess 1:00- 2:00 Writing Block 2:00- 2:35 Social Studies/Science Intervention Central 2:35 - 2:50 Independent Reading 3:00Dismissal Student Day 8:00 – 12:00 Teacher Standard Day 7:45-3:10

Primary Student Schedule MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 7:50- 8:00 Student Arrival 8:00- 10:00 ELA Walk to Read 10:00- 11:40 Math 11:45- 12:25 Lunch/Recess 12:25- 12:55 Character Education Character Education 12:55- 1:25 Specialist 1:30 - 2:00 Social Studies/Science Intervention Central 2:00- 2:35 Writing Block 2:35- 2:50 Independent Reading 3:00Dismissal

Intermediate Student Schedule MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 7:50- 8:00 Student Arrival 8:00- 9:40 Math 9:40- 11:10 ELA 11:10- 11:40 Character Education 11:40- 12:10 Specialists 12:20- 1:00 Lunch/Recess 1:00- 2:00 Writing Block 2:00- 2:35 Social Studies/Science Intervention Central 2:35 - 2:50 Independent Reading 3:00Dismissal