Progress Report

School Operations

Digital Conversion• Learning Management System selection

• Digital curriculum review

• Communication with digitally converted school systems

• Development of digital repository

• Device acquisition and allocation

• Parent communication plan

• Identification of professional development and support needs

5th Grade Curriculum

Core

•Language Arts• Standard and Gifted

•Math• Standard and Gifted

•Science

•Social Studies

Specials

•Physical Education

•Art

•Music

•Library

•Guidance

6th – 8th Grade Curriculum

Core

•Language Arts• Standard, Enriched, and Gifted

•Math• Standard and Enriched

•Science

•Social Studies

Specials•Physical Education

•Art

•Music

• Band, Strings, Choir

•Library

•Guidance

6th – 8th Grade Curriculum

Electives

•Algebra I

•Spanish I

•Physical Science

Exploratory

•STEM

•Facing History

•World Language

8th Grade 6th – 8th Grades

STEM Exploratory PathwaysGrade 6 – STEM Explorers

• Focused on thorough understanding of interdisciplinary approach to problem solving

for societal benefit

Grade 7 – STEM Innovators

• Reinforces practices of developing and using models, conducting investigations, and

data analysis and interpretation

Grade 8 – STEM Designers

• Focuses on mathematical and computational thinking, designing solutions, evidence

based claims, information collection, interpretation, and communication

Integrated STEM within Core Content

• Learning Blade Modules

Facing History Exploratory Pathways

Identifying, Belonging, Positive Choices• Identity and Community Unit

• Sounds of Change: Stax Records Unit

• Novel Studies Focused on Identifying, Belonging, Positive Choices

Holocaust and Human Behavior• Decision-Making

• Argumentation Writing Prompts and Strategies

• Memoir Studies

Civil Rights in the United States• Reconstruction Era and Fragility of Democracy Unit

• Mockingbird Unit

• Choices in Little Rock Unit

• Democracy in Action

• Civil Rights Historical Investigations Unit

World Language Exploratory Pathway

World Language

• 6th – 8th Grades

• Overview of various cultures and basic introduction to several different foreign

languages

Spanish I

• 8th Grade

• Students must qualify for the class

• High School Elective Credit

• Introduction to culture and language

Scheduling5th Grade

• Focus on team teaching

• Academic and physical activity requirements are different from higher grades

• Teachers will assist with transitions and escort students to MAPS courses

6th – 8th Grade

• Departmentalized instruction

• Students will transition from one class to another

• Schedule will differ from 5th grade due to different state requirements

Schedule finalizations will occur when more information regarding student enrollment is known.

Grade Level Room Assignments

5th Grade

6th Grade

2nd Floor1st Floor

7th and 8th

Grades

School Support Staffing

Clerical

• General Office Secretary

• Attendance Secretary

• Financial Secretary

• SPED Secretary

Health and Fitness

• Registered Nurse

• Occupational Therapist

• Physical Therapist

Facilities Management

• Plant Manager

• Day Custodial: 2

• Night Custodial: 5

Nutritional Services

• Cafeteria Manager

• Cashiers: 2

• Line Servers: 2

• Cook/Dishwasher

Instructional StaffingStaff Allocation Dependent on Student Enrollment

General Education

• 5th Grade: 6-7 Teachers

• 6th Grade: 7 Teachers

• 7th Grade: 6 Teachers

• 8th Grade: 5 Teachers

Fine Arts

• Art: 1 Teacher

• Band: 1 Teacher

• Chorus: 1 Teacher

• Strings: 0.5 Teacher

Physical Education

• 1 Teacher

Exceptional Children

• English Learners: 1 Teacher

• SPED: 3 Teachers

• APEX: 1 Teacher

Support Personnel

• Paraprofessionals: 5

• Interventionist

• Media Specialist

• Instructional Technology Specialist

• Guidance Counselor

Athletics Support

• Will focus on identifying individuals that meet

classroom and athletic needs

Extracurricular Activities

Clubs and Student Organizations

• A variety of choices related to academics and interests will be offered for our students.

• Choices will be aligned with staff talents.

Athletics

• Football

• Cheerleading

• Dance

• Cross Country

• Volleyball

• Girls Basketball

• Boys Basketball

Based on community survey results

Facility Management

Bid Draft PreparationFood Service Equipment

• Delivery and Install April 1, 2017 – May 1, 2017

Science Lab Casework

• Delivery and Install May 1, 2017 – June 1, 2017

Musical Instruments

Furniture

• Delivery and Install June 15, 2017 – July 15 2017

Library Casework

• Delivery and Install June 1, 2017 – June 21, 2017

Gymnasium Bleachers

• Delivery and Install June 1, 2017 – June 21, 2017

Legend

Flow of Car Traffic

Flow of Bus Traffic

Flow of ES Bus Traffic

Cars will stop and unload without entering the circle. After drop off, they will pass the exceptional needs bus in the left lane of the circle.

Arrival

and

DismissalTraffic Flow

Legend

Crossing Guard

Staff Member

Flow of Car Traffic

Flow of Bus Traffic

Flow of ES Bus Traffic

Cars will stop and unload without entering the circle. After drop off, they will pass the exceptional needs bus in the left lane of the circle.

Arrival

and

DismissalCrossing Guard and Staff Positions

Professional Development

• TEAM Training

• Learning Blade

• Illuminate Training

• Assessment Tool for Teachers

• Principal’s Networking Day

• RTI2

• Conditions for Learning Conference

• Bullying and Crisis Prevention Seminar

• Southwest TN Special Education

Conference

• IEP and 504 Plan Legal Workshop

• December 13th

• LEAD Conference

• ASCD Educational Leadership

Conference

• Tennessee Educational Technology

Association Conference

• December 6th – 9th

Ongoing Tasks

• Teacher handbook

• Student/parent handbook

• Vetting of digitally aligned curriculum

resources

• Master schedule

• Construction progress meetings

• Furniture, fixtures, and equipment bid

specifications

• Building community relationships

• Participation in community events

• Website

• Social Media

• Principal chats

Future TasksRegistration

• Coordination with LES and Arlington Community Schools

Hiring

Student Management System

• Student, teacher, and course data entry

FF&E Acquisitions

• Coordinate deliver and install of school equipment

Grading Policy

RTI2 – B

• Positive Behavior Plan development

Questions, Comments, Concerns?