Southside Elementary Museums Magnet School

inspiration,
creativity, and
innovation chart the
course for success.”
Southside Elementary
Museums
Magnet
School
2007-2008 School Year
August 16, 2007


Welcome New Staff
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Ms. Cruz (4th Grade)
Ms. Pace (1st Grade)
Ms. Rohani (Kindergarten)
Mr. Amburoso (2nd Grade)
Ms. Ober (5th Grade)
Ms. Rodriguez-Berrios (Gifted)
Ms. Barreiro (Music)
TBA (PE ½ day)

Congratulations New Positions
• Ms. Miranda (Kindergarten)
• Ms. Fernandez-Quincoces
(Kindergarten)
• Ms. Gomez (1st Grade)
• Ms. Moreira (1st Grade)
• Ms. Rodriguez (4th Grade)
• Ms. Fernandez (5th Grade)
• Ms. Alonso (5th Grade)
• Ms. Gonzalez (5th Grade)
• Ms. Delvalle (ESE)
• Mr. Cella (ESE)
• Ms. Stampelos (2nd Grade)
• Ms. Reyna (Full Time Art)


Congratulations!


Reading Test Comparison


Mathematics Test Comparison


Writing Test Comparison


2006-2007 Results

100% of the
eligible
students were
tested

Reading

Math

Writing

Science

Grade Points

% Meeting High
Standards

88 

85 

98 

56

327 

% Making
Learning

Gains

78 

73 

 

 

151 

Adequate
Progress of
Lowest 25%
in the
school?

69 

83

 

 

152 

235 

241 

98 

56

630 

Total School
Grade
Points


John Lennon

“Life is what
happens while
you’re making
other plans.”


Internet - Website
• Updated monthly
• Next year’s handbook mentions
teacher websites


Accident Insurance Forms
• Brochure on first day
• Refer parents to handbook

American’s with Disabilities Act
• Prohibits Discrimination
• 1-800-514-0301 (Voice)
• />

Attendance Policy
• Intervention:

– 5 unexcused absences/semester
– 10 unexcused absences/year
• 6 meetings a year
• Withhold grades until:

– Make up assignments
– School service project
– Probation period
• Permanent withhold final
grade/credit


Attendance Policy con’t
• Illness (Dr. note after 5 days)
• Medical Appt (note w/ time & date)
• Death in Family
• Religious Holiday
• Field Trip
• Court Order
• Outdoor Suspensions

Attendance Policy con’t
• Vacations, personal services, nonschool events
• Baby sitting
• Illness of others
• Immunization non-compliance


Birthdays


Bloodborne Pathons
• Eliminate or minimize exposure
• Report exposure immediately!


Dismissal Roster
• Front of School
• Primary Teachers daily
• 3:00 – 3:20 pm


Certification
• Current certificate
• Statement of Eligibility, if
necessary
• College Transcripts, if necessary
• />

Code of Ethics & Principles of
Professional Conduct
• Ethics:

– Value every person
– Strive for growth
– Maintain respect
• Principles:

– Obligation to students
– Obligation to the public
– Obligation to profession


Code of Student Conduct
• Go over first day

– Groups
– Consequences


Comprehensive Reading Plan
• 50/40/30 + 30
• Whole group
• Small group
• Individual instruction
• Independent reading


Conferences

• Early Release Afternoon (11:45 am)

– 10/16/07
– 01/15/08
• Evening Conferences

– 11/13/07
– 02/19/08
• ½ day opt or hourly pay
• Regular conferences


Critical Incident Plan
• RED ALERT
• CODE RED-WEATHER ALERT


Curriculum Resource Material
• African American history
• Holocaust
• Hispanic Heritage
• Women’s Contribution to US
• Veteran’s Sacrifices
• Character Education