We had a meeting yesterday after school; I'd like to hold the next meeting on Tuesday, the 23rd, at 7:45 in room 305. If we can hold two meetings every month that will be terrific. If you can't make a meeting please be sure to check the blog for updates.
One important point...Mia will be heading up the AP Vertical team; see Mia for details, and I'm sure she will post updates and meeting teams on the blog. The AP Vertical team, for those who do not know, is designed to improve students readiness for AP courses.
Pts. from yesterday's meeting:
1. Summer reading: Allow the students to complete a makeup assignment, but for less points and in a short time frame. If you allow students to use any book, then take some points off.
2. Portfolio assessment: We would like to have portfolios for students. If at all possible, students will leave McKinley High School with a folder of their best work from freshman to senior year. This will also give teachers a focus for writing assignments for each grade level. I will distribute copies of the form and we will solidify what we cover each year at the next meeting.
3. I need to talk to all junior year teachers to confirm January Regents testing as part of our SIP plan.
4. Book distribution: if you need any more books, please see me. Also, I have organized the small room n 305 as a book center. I am organizing extra copies of books that were found in classrooms or lockers; if you are short a few books, come up to the room or see me and I'll see what I can do.
5. Miscellaneous:
- Please let me know what class sets of novels you have.
- Lauren suggested organizing a Slam Poetry Festival. Lauren you're in charge! :)
- Amy Chase has contemporary books that students can borrow if they sign them out.
- Amy also is interested in suggestions or copies of books that appeal to male students.
- Lastly, the library may be closed this year; we will need to get very creative in terms of research and book assignments.
Thanks a bunch!
Cheryl
1 comment:
I still think the 9-12 portfolio is too difficult a task. but definitely a portfolio of material required to pass each grade level. i am already doing it with my students. we just need to decide what is necessary at each grade level: how many pieces, etc. we waited too long last year. i have various novels in my room if you are interested you can see me at any time. let's try not to cross paths though at different grade levels--it might be something we want to do--map out our year as far as lit goes-- i have already done mine. sorry i couldn't attend.
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