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Thompson Intermediate
Pasadena, ISD
Toni Lopez – Principal
Darby Hickman – Assistant Principal
Glen Russell – 7th Grade Reading Teacher
Carol Waters – 8th Grade Science Teacher
2
All About Thompson
• One of ten intermediate schools in the
Pasadena Independent School District
• Pasadena, Texas, predominately
Hispanic community on the Southeast
side of Houston
• Thompson’s demographics are
different than the majority of schools in
the district
3
2014 Demographics
935 students
8.5% Asian
8.9% White
18.7% African American
62.2% Hispanic
All About Thompson
4
2014 Demographics
• 66% Economically
Disadvantaged
• 11 Languages spoken
according to our Home
Language Survey
All About Thompson
5
Culture
• Students have a sense of belonging
• High academic expectations
• Approximately 30% of our students take Pre-AP
courses
• Teachers work as a family
• Strong parent and community involvement
All About Thompson
All About Thompson
Facilitate
Instruction and
Monitor with
Formative
Assessments
Administer
Common
Assessments
Across Teams
Analyze Data
from Common
Assessments and
Plan for Re-
teaching and
Enrichment
Develop
Assessments for
Targeted Student
Expectations and
Collaborate to
Plan Instruction
Beginning of a Unit End of a Unit
6
What We Do Differently
Scheduling
8
What We Do Differently
Rotating Block Schedule
• 6 period school day
• Core subject areas meet everyday
• Electives with the exception of fine arts
meet every other day
• Some electives are semester only
• 8th graders are offered high school credit
courses
9
What We Do Differently
Bell Schedule
Tutoring 7:45 – 8:05
1st period 8:10 – 9:14
2nd period 9:18 – 10:20
3rd period 10:24 – 11:26
4th period 11:30 – 1:14
5th period 1:18 – 2:22
6th period 2:26 – 3:30
10
What We Do Differently
Thompson Sample Schedule
7th Grade Student
Red Day
1st – Reading
2nd – Science
3rd – Writing
4th – Math
5th – Band
6th - Athletics
White Day
1st – Reading
2nd – Science
3rd – Writing
4th – Math
5th – Band
6th – Texas History
11
What We Do Differently
Thompson Sample Schedule
8th Grade Student
Red Day
1st – Science
2nd – U.S. History
3rd – ELAR
4th – Band
5th – Health
6th - Math
White Day
1st – Science
2nd – U.S. History
3rd – ELAR
4th – Band
5th – Math
6th - Athletics
What We Do Differently
Den Time
13
What We Do Differently
Den Time
• Personalized intervention and
enrichment time during the school day
• Meets 3 days a week for 24 minutes
14
What We Do Differently
Den Time
• Groups are fluid and flexible
• Teachers have choice in student
selection; draft system
• Core tested groups may change
at anytime
• Core non-tested and electives
may change students every 6
weeks
15
What We Do Differently
Den Time
Bell Schedule
16
What We Do Differently
Den Time
• Student to teacher ratio is based on
campus data
• Core tested subjects10-12
• Core non-tested subjects 15-20
• Electives minimum of 25 but most
have more
17
What We Do Differently
Den Time
• Student selection process
• Each department used a
selection criteria that met the
needs of their subject area
• Some departments chose both
intervention and enrichment
groups
18
What We Do Differently
Den Time
Lesson Design
• Core Subjects
• Data driven for both intervention
or enrichment
• Use a different delivery method –
hands on, games, technology
19
What We Do Differently
Den Time
Lesson Design
• Electives
• Enrichment based on non-state
assessment data
20
What We Do Differently
Den Time
What We Do Differently
One to One
22
What We Do Differently
One to One
• District funded student devices
• 2013- netbooks
• 2014- tablets
• Teachers received 1 to 1 staff
development the year prior to role out
23
What We Do Differently
One to One
• Teacher and classroom support
provided by campus Tech Liaison
• Tech support provided by outside
sourced technician
24
What We Do Differently
One to One – Successes
• Teachers beginning to use more of a
blended and personalized learning
approach
• Students have access to online
curriculum in all areas including
electives and fine arts
• Parents appreciate being able to
access online lessons/tutorials
25
What We Do Differently
One to One – Successes
• Students are able to communicate with
teacher while completing homework
• Enables campus wide lessons for
example – college week, drug
awareness, internet safety
26
What We Do Differently
One to One – Successes
• Teachers moving toward students
using technology to demonstrate their
learning
• Immediate feedback on quizzes and
tests
27
What We Do Differently
One to One – Work in Progress
• Student online responsibility
• Student care of device
• Teachers assumed students were
proficient in basic computer skills
 Up front additional computer
literacy support is needed
 Continued support
throughout the year
What We Do Differently
Rites of Passage
29
What We Do Differently
Rites of Passage
• Rites of Passage is a very special
event for 8th grade students, parents
and teachers
30
What We Do Differently
Rites of Passage
• During a 15 minute presentation each
student must:
 Demonstrate mastery of exit
outcomes
 Provide a visual aid with their
speech
 Present their portfolio of work
samples
31
What We Do Differently
Rites of Passage
• 7 Exit Outcomes
• Effective Communicator
• Quality Producer
• Societal Contributor
• Self Directed Learner
• Multi-Faceted Thinker
• Collaborative Worker
• 21st Century Learner
32
What We Do Differently
Rites of Passage
• Students use this time to showcase
their accomplishments as well as their
gratitude to their parents and teachers
• It is a very moving experience for
students, parents, and teachers
33
What We Do Differently
Rites of Passage
• Each teacher signs up to grade
presentations using an uniform rubric
• A committee of teachers works all year
to develop the rubric and expectations
for students and teachers
34
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NCUST Presentation - Thompson

  • 2. Toni Lopez – Principal Darby Hickman – Assistant Principal Glen Russell – 7th Grade Reading Teacher Carol Waters – 8th Grade Science Teacher
  • 3. 2 All About Thompson • One of ten intermediate schools in the Pasadena Independent School District • Pasadena, Texas, predominately Hispanic community on the Southeast side of Houston • Thompson’s demographics are different than the majority of schools in the district
  • 4. 3 2014 Demographics 935 students 8.5% Asian 8.9% White 18.7% African American 62.2% Hispanic All About Thompson
  • 5. 4 2014 Demographics • 66% Economically Disadvantaged • 11 Languages spoken according to our Home Language Survey All About Thompson
  • 6. 5 Culture • Students have a sense of belonging • High academic expectations • Approximately 30% of our students take Pre-AP courses • Teachers work as a family • Strong parent and community involvement All About Thompson
  • 7. All About Thompson Facilitate Instruction and Monitor with Formative Assessments Administer Common Assessments Across Teams Analyze Data from Common Assessments and Plan for Re- teaching and Enrichment Develop Assessments for Targeted Student Expectations and Collaborate to Plan Instruction Beginning of a Unit End of a Unit 6
  • 8. What We Do Differently Scheduling
  • 9. 8 What We Do Differently Rotating Block Schedule • 6 period school day • Core subject areas meet everyday • Electives with the exception of fine arts meet every other day • Some electives are semester only • 8th graders are offered high school credit courses
  • 10. 9 What We Do Differently Bell Schedule Tutoring 7:45 – 8:05 1st period 8:10 – 9:14 2nd period 9:18 – 10:20 3rd period 10:24 – 11:26 4th period 11:30 – 1:14 5th period 1:18 – 2:22 6th period 2:26 – 3:30
  • 11. 10 What We Do Differently Thompson Sample Schedule 7th Grade Student Red Day 1st – Reading 2nd – Science 3rd – Writing 4th – Math 5th – Band 6th - Athletics White Day 1st – Reading 2nd – Science 3rd – Writing 4th – Math 5th – Band 6th – Texas History
  • 12. 11 What We Do Differently Thompson Sample Schedule 8th Grade Student Red Day 1st – Science 2nd – U.S. History 3rd – ELAR 4th – Band 5th – Health 6th - Math White Day 1st – Science 2nd – U.S. History 3rd – ELAR 4th – Band 5th – Math 6th - Athletics
  • 13. What We Do Differently Den Time
  • 14. 13 What We Do Differently Den Time • Personalized intervention and enrichment time during the school day • Meets 3 days a week for 24 minutes
  • 15. 14 What We Do Differently Den Time • Groups are fluid and flexible • Teachers have choice in student selection; draft system • Core tested groups may change at anytime • Core non-tested and electives may change students every 6 weeks
  • 16. 15 What We Do Differently Den Time Bell Schedule
  • 17. 16 What We Do Differently Den Time • Student to teacher ratio is based on campus data • Core tested subjects10-12 • Core non-tested subjects 15-20 • Electives minimum of 25 but most have more
  • 18. 17 What We Do Differently Den Time • Student selection process • Each department used a selection criteria that met the needs of their subject area • Some departments chose both intervention and enrichment groups
  • 19. 18 What We Do Differently Den Time Lesson Design • Core Subjects • Data driven for both intervention or enrichment • Use a different delivery method – hands on, games, technology
  • 20. 19 What We Do Differently Den Time Lesson Design • Electives • Enrichment based on non-state assessment data
  • 21. 20 What We Do Differently Den Time
  • 22. What We Do Differently One to One
  • 23. 22 What We Do Differently One to One • District funded student devices • 2013- netbooks • 2014- tablets • Teachers received 1 to 1 staff development the year prior to role out
  • 24. 23 What We Do Differently One to One • Teacher and classroom support provided by campus Tech Liaison • Tech support provided by outside sourced technician
  • 25. 24 What We Do Differently One to One – Successes • Teachers beginning to use more of a blended and personalized learning approach • Students have access to online curriculum in all areas including electives and fine arts • Parents appreciate being able to access online lessons/tutorials
  • 26. 25 What We Do Differently One to One – Successes • Students are able to communicate with teacher while completing homework • Enables campus wide lessons for example – college week, drug awareness, internet safety
  • 27. 26 What We Do Differently One to One – Successes • Teachers moving toward students using technology to demonstrate their learning • Immediate feedback on quizzes and tests
  • 28. 27 What We Do Differently One to One – Work in Progress • Student online responsibility • Student care of device • Teachers assumed students were proficient in basic computer skills  Up front additional computer literacy support is needed  Continued support throughout the year
  • 29. What We Do Differently Rites of Passage
  • 30. 29 What We Do Differently Rites of Passage • Rites of Passage is a very special event for 8th grade students, parents and teachers
  • 31. 30 What We Do Differently Rites of Passage • During a 15 minute presentation each student must:  Demonstrate mastery of exit outcomes  Provide a visual aid with their speech  Present their portfolio of work samples
  • 32. 31 What We Do Differently Rites of Passage • 7 Exit Outcomes • Effective Communicator • Quality Producer • Societal Contributor • Self Directed Learner • Multi-Faceted Thinker • Collaborative Worker • 21st Century Learner
  • 33. 32 What We Do Differently Rites of Passage • Students use this time to showcase their accomplishments as well as their gratitude to their parents and teachers • It is a very moving experience for students, parents, and teachers
  • 34. 33 What We Do Differently Rites of Passage • Each teacher signs up to grade presentations using an uniform rubric • A committee of teachers works all year to develop the rubric and expectations for students and teachers
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Editor's Notes

  1. Copy of schedules in handouts.
  2. Rubric in handouts.