Transcript Seven Hills Elementary

2011-2012
Seven Hills Elementary
Futures Under
Construction
Mission Statement
• In preparation for college, every student will
leave their grade at or above grade level, no
matter where they start.
• Teachers, students, families, and community will
work in partnership to create a school all
children want to attend.
Title 1
Seven Hills is a Title 1 campus:
• More than 40% of our students are considered
low income.
• We receive federal funds to assist all students.
• Title 1 funds are flexible and are used for
additional personnel, professional development,
improve curriculum, enhance parental
involvement, extend learning time for students,
and provide other activities that are tied to
student achievement.
• Parent-School Compacts
TAKS Scores
2011 TAKS Scores
• Reading – 94%
• Math – 97%
• Writing – 90%
• Science – 90%
The State of Texas will no longer administer the
TAKS test. We will now have the STAAR test.
STAAR
• State of Texas Assessment of Academic
Readiness
• Given in grades 3-5
• Test is now timed
• More difficult than previous test because it
will require higher level thinking and
multiple step problems.
• Builds on previously learned knowledge.
Attendance
• Goal 98% - Last year was 95.5%
• Students cannot learn if they are not in
school. Making up work at home does not
make up for the teacher’s instruction.
• School district gets money when students
are in school. If NISD could improve
attendance by 1% it would save the district
1 million dollars.
Tardies
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School hours – 7:45-2:45
Breakfast is served from 7:20-7:40
Instruction begins promptly at 7:45
3 Tardies = 1 Absence
NISD is going paperless
• Progress Reports and Report Cards
• Monthly Class Newsletters
• Principal’s Monthly Newsletter
• Check out our Websites for information!
• If we have your email address then we can
email you school and class information.
Internet Grade Viewing
• Students daily and 6-week grades can be
viewed online at any time.
• Attendance is also available online.
• Can set up notifications
• Please pick up directions if needed.
• Letter with login information was sent
home last week. We can reprint it for you if
needed.
Communication
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STAR Binder
Teacher and School Websites
Emails from teachers and principal
School messenger phone system
Internet Grade Viewing
Parent Conferences – these will be
completed by October 10th.
Parent Volunteers
• We always need help with making copies,
organizing books, etc.
• Must complete a background check to be
able to volunteer or be a chaperone.
• If you would like to volunteer, contact
Patrice Brake. [email protected]
Classroom Management
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STAR Binders
STAR Parties
STAR Awards
Social & Quality Contracts
PAT time
Pushing Students to Excel
• All instruction is at student’s academic
level.
• Workshop Model of Instruction
– Reading
– Writing
– Math
– Science
Reader’s & Writer’s Workshop
• Personal Goal Setting
• Small group instruction based on needs
• Students practice concepts using books at
their reading level.
• Students perfect writing based on their
specific needs, levels, and goals.
• Students share their thinking at the end of
each work period.
Math Workshop
• Concepts are introduced
• Students explore a variety of ways to solve
problems through games and practice
within small groups, partners, or as
individuals.
• Students share their thinking, showing a
variety of strategies.
Science Workshop
• Workshop model that mimics Language
Arts and Math
• Inquiry based
Million Word Challenge
• 3rd Year for the Challenge
• 25 “Just Right” Chapter Books
• To earn credit for a book, the book must
be at the student’s reading level!
• Read at home – Reading Homework
counts!!
• Use Reading Logs
Book of the Month
• Each month a new book is introduced to
the entire school.
• The book centers around the month’s
character trait.
• Mrs. Morales does character building
lessons for that character trait.
• Classroom teachers do content lessons
centered around the book (Language Arts,
Math and Science)
Meet the Specials Teachers
Extra-Curricular Activities
• Battle of the Books– Fall- 3rd-5th grades
– Spring- 1st-2nd grades
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More information about
each of these activities
will be emailed as the
dates get closer.
U.I.L- 2nd-5th grades
Scrabble/Chess Club- 4th and 5th grade
Photography/Yearbook Club- 4th-5th grade
Choir- 4th and 5th grade
Dance Team- K-5
Benefits of Homework
• HW may be assigned throughout the
week. Homework should take no more
than 45 minutes.
• Students should read at least 20 minutes
every night.
• Math-Practice and repetition is very
important.
How you can help your child!
• Making sure my child is rested and prepared for
school each day.
• Make sure your child is at school and on time for
school.
• Knowing how your child is doing by
communicating with the teacher by STAR binder,
email, in person, or by phone.
• Monitor your child’s homework and make sure
study time is in a quiet place.
• Limit TV viewing and read together daily.
• Be an active participant in your child’s education.