what do we stand for? p promoting r responsibility i independence d decision-making e employability
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What Do We Stand For?
P Promoting R Responsibility I Independence D Decision-Making E Employability
Meet The Staff
Kristina Masso: Teacher Marie Bren: Teacher’s Assistant Brenda Newton: Paraprofessional
Meet The Students
Holly Arment-11th Grade Shyla Gagne-11th Grade Ryan Lewis-10th Grade Angelina Mulroney- 12th Grade+ Matthew Pike-Post
Graduate/Employed
It Takes More Than Just 4 Walls of a School….
To Build a Community
HOW Do We Promote: Responsibility? Manage MHS School Store Assist MHS with Food
Preparation/Hosting Bake Sales
Positive Social Interactions with Mentor Program Peers
Assisting MHS teachers with clerical jobs
Participating in MCAS Alternative Assessment Portfolios
How do we promote Independence?
Promoting transitions from classes independently Building money skills to be more independent making
purchases in school and out in the community Learning how to prepare meals independently for self
and others! Utilizing a variety of foods for cooking homemade
recipes for MHS staff parties , meetings and bake sales for fundraisers. For example: when in season utilizing pumpkin , apples, tomatoes, to prepare homemade tomato sauce , cookies and party trays.
How do we promote: Decision –Making?We Rule Classroom by
Democratic Vote!
By Choosing leisure/recreational activities for Field Trips
By making good choices with our
Health and Wellness
We choose which inclusion classes to take
For example: ceramics, printmaking, health, photography or digital imaging???
How do we promote: Employability? Transportation Training Career Exploration/Work Study Program Volunteering in our community(senior center) Supporting Fund Raising Activities(“R”-Word campaign,
special Olympics, diversity week) Doing our work with a positive, “ I can do it “ attitude! Becoming College Students through our ICE Partnership
through HCC
Our program offers this unique blend of skills that will support your child to succeed not only in high school and college, but also in life!
Our Curriculum
Functional Academic s
MathMath gets easier. Love it or hate it, math plays a big role in both school and everyday life. Learn strategies to make math more natural . For our “Academics” group we have the Saxon Math Series. For our “transition” and post grads we have the PCI Life Skills Math Program
EnglishRead faster, comprehend more, move on. Plan, write, polish. For our “academics” group we have the McGlaughton Basic Reading and Writing Skills and PCI Reading Intervention Program. For our “transition” and post grads we have our PCI Life Skills English Program.
Science/HealthLearn all about the human body through our PCI Life Skills Biology Unit.
Social StudiesCome and explore US and World History through our PCI Program.
ElectivesRemember anything, anytime. Whatever your interests are we have a class fit for you!
Our Curriculum Continued…
Functional Life Skills
Communication and RelationshipsConvey your needs, opinions, frustrations and feelings in a positive manner. Learn new tools to communicate clearly, resolve conflicts with family and friends, listen , and make your points heard.
Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving Learn creative thinking skills and the steps to solving problems.
Breaking Through Personal Barriers As you learn how to break through barriers, you also gain confidence in your ability to give 100% in every task. As you gain confidence, you become more motivated to tackle new challenges.
What Else makes our Program Rock?
Great Peer Mentor Program to build valuable friendships
Great diversity with students and staff !!!
Our unique grouping of students by age, learning needs, and learning styles……
The PRIDE Cycle
It’s All in the Connections HCC/ICE Partnership DDS MRC Stavros Field Trips Person Centered Planning IEP Meetings Peer Mentors as Job Coaches
Connections Continued….
Fundraising Local Newspaper-The Journal Registrar Federation for Students with Special
Needs Special Olympics Work Study Programs School Principal Special Education Director YOU
Questions?