1. French Creek elementary SchoolOwen J. Roberts School DistrictBack to SchOOL NIGHT – September 23, 2010 Mrs. Malinda McKillip French Creek Elementary School Principal

3. Agenda

4. Comments from Academic Coach, IST, Nurse

5. Parent Session in the APR – 7:00 PM – 7:25 PM

6. Standards-Based Report Cards (SBRC)

7. Implementation of Everyday Math Program

8. General Announcements

9. Sessions with Teachers in Homerooms

12. Communicate clear learning expectations

14. Communicates progression toward defined learning goals

15. Provides direction for future performance

17. An individual teacher’s expectations

18. Student effort

19. Completion of homework assignments

20. Student behavior

21. Student knowledge of content area.Traditional Report Cards Standard Based Report Cards All subjects are defined by content standards. Numerical levels indicate a student’s progress towards meeting the standard. Scoring guides/rubrics define and assess performance levels. Achievement and learning traits are reported separately Effort Homework Completion Behavior

22. The Standards-Based Reporting Scale

23. Teachers A better understanding of: Knowledge and Skills at Each Grade Level Students Increasing awareness of: Academic and social expectations Parents Detailed outline of : Content area expectations Social Development Student Responsibilities. Benefits of the SBRC

24. Progress Reporting Dates Trimester Reporting Reporting Dates December 7 March 14 June 14

26. Electronic Communication

27. Parent/Teacher Conferences

29. Everyday Math Program Background and Rationale for Implementation Developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project Based on research about how children learn and develop mathematical power Provides the broad mathematical background needed in the 21st century

30. Everyday Math Program In Everyday mathematics, you can expect to see… A problem-solving approach based on everyday situations Key mathematical ideas repeated over time in slightly different ways

31. Everyday Math Program In Everyday mathematics, you can expect to see… Learning through age-appropriate, playful activities A broad range of mathematical topics that are aligned to state standards

32. Everyday Math Program Opportunities to Do Math at Home Parents’ Guide to Everyday Mathematics Family Letters Home Links/Study Links Student Reference Book and My Reference Book Everyday Math Online Resources

33. Everyday Math Program Mathematical Wisdom for Enhancing Student Performance Family Involvement Is Vital! “The essence of mathematics is not to make simple things complicated, but to make complicated things simple.” Trust the Spiral!

34. Classroom presentationsquestion-and-answer opportunities French Creek Staff