Brittney Adams
12/11/2017 07:57:45 am
I think the county wide initiative of literacy has really helped our students with writing.
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steve
12/11/2017 08:07:30 am
yes. Glad to see discipline numbers down.
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Katie Davis
1/4/2018 11:57:47 am
Yes! Very proud of that!
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Kayla Aiken
12/11/2017 08:11:53 am
Glad to see that student discipline referrals are down and also that staff attendance is at a higher rate. I believe both of these correlate and allow for other teachers to not have to cover classes.
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Zach Talley
12/11/2017 08:15:43 am
The inquiry-based approach is ideal for science. I use "Intro Labs/Activities" quite often to allow students to formulate their own ideas about the concepts. These make them think "around corners"; they apply prior knowledge that they often have "forgotten" in the storage stacks in their brains. It strengthens their overall understanding of the concept and they are PROUD they have "figured it out". All the teacher has to do is correct the major misconceptions and fine-tune the students expression of the principles of the concept...Which is an easy way to also meet the literacy requirements!
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Gina Linder
1/4/2018 10:43:37 am
I have really enjoyed being in the Science teachers' classrooms for these inquiry-based lessons. I visited Mrs. House's class right before Christmas, and the students were really working hard to "THINK."
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Josh Zeigler
12/11/2017 08:20:17 am
I am glad to see attendance up and behavior down. These two have a strong correlation with the rigor in classrooms. If students are challenged, then off task behaviors decrease.
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Kip Williams
1/4/2018 11:59:09 am
I absolutely agree!
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Debbie Hahn
12/11/2017 08:40:05 am
Thanks for sharing more information about our literacy expectations and upcoming learning opportunities for January!
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Carl Koneman
12/11/2017 08:48:24 am
Making sure we tested all dual enrollment students really made a difference in the SRI/Lexile numbers seniors.
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Gina Linder
1/4/2018 10:45:01 am
Yes it did! Huge thanks to everyone who made sure all of the students were tested!
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Dana Ford
1/4/2018 01:13:23 pm
We are in Round 2 now, so let's be just as diligent to have all students take the 2nd SRI test. We should have a much clearer picture this year of where our students fall on the lexile range.
Terri Lynch
12/11/2017 08:58:32 am
I am interested in learning more about the inquiry and phenomena-based approaches.
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Kimberly Richards
12/11/2017 09:04:08 am
From what I understood about the phenomenon based approach, it seems to go hand in hand with the "authentic" assessments we use in the Physical Education Dept. These assessments work really well for our settings.
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Natalie Bruce
12/11/2017 09:07:07 am
I look forward to hearing more about phenomenon learning and assessment ideas.
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Hannah Harris
12/11/2017 09:22:43 am
The inquiry based lesson is something that the social studies department is trying to focus on and implement. I think that this model will certainly help with rigor. I am interested to see the impact and reception from students.
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Linda Dotson
12/11/2017 09:37:54 am
The phenomena based learning is what we teach everyday in CTAE. I know that it is not second nature to all subject areas, but I'm glad to see that attention is being paid to the importance of tying school work to real life experiences.
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Joshua Ensley
12/12/2017 09:25:21 am
I agree, Linda. The best moments in my career so far have come when a student develops a skill in my classroom and then implements it in real life. For example, we went through our soldering curriculum earlier this year and a student of mine had a dysfunctional computer at home but he was able to troubleshoot and repair the issue. Now he has a functioning computer and the ability to continue repairing other issues.
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Katy Sane
12/12/2017 09:28:58 am
Yes! I agree. My students are able to take their active listening skills and report writing, or jottings as we call them, and apply it in every day life. Active listening and body language has and will continue to help them tremendously as they leave high school and enter the work force.
Delyn Lusk
12/11/2017 10:20:09 am
Just in an effort to talk about something different, I don't think we will meet our attendance goal for faculty due to all the beautiful babies coming into our families.
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Dawlon Garrett
12/11/2017 10:24:56 am
the phenomena-based approach is a great way to boost interest in the lesson prior to teaching
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Jessica House
12/11/2017 10:36:21 am
Approaching the learning process from an inquiry based perspective is showing to be very challenging for many of our students because they are trained to approach labs by using a "recipe" approach. I have a great new resource from my masters program that helps to build a highly scaffolded crosswalk between traditional and inquiry based learning. It has been a valuable resource for my students that are approaching the standard and need the extra scaffolding. If anyone is interested, come by and pick up a copy from me.
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Morrow
12/13/2017 08:00:59 am
Please share with me as well!
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David Anthony
12/11/2017 10:37:53 am
It would be interesting to also see tardies and lunch detention referals. Its great to see referrals are down, I believe it is due to the better behavior students. Pushing the PBIS initatives are due.
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Drew Smythe
12/11/2017 11:01:43 am
It's good to see the discipline numbers have decreased from last year. I hope that continues throughout the year.
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Matthew Miller
12/11/2017 11:14:59 am
It is always a great sign to see a decline in student referrals since that means the students are in their classes more than in ISS or OSS. The more they are in class the more likely they will learn additional skills and increase the % of graduation rates in Murray County Schools.
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Summers
12/11/2017 11:31:09 am
Glad to see referrals are down-- time is class is imperative to student success.
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Jennifer Plemons
12/11/2017 11:55:22 am
Glad to see that discipline is down-- it helps when we as teachers are present in the building.
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Scott Moat
12/11/2017 12:00:42 pm
The IBO (International Baccalaureate Organization) program is steeped in inquiry based teaching and has been around for decades. Many teachers, program coordinators, directors, etc have social media accounts (FB, twitter, Websites, etc.) that have great inquiry based lessons plan. Even as a teacher it is hard to flip the script and get students to explore.
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Gina Linder
1/4/2018 10:48:16 am
Do you mind to send some of those plans to Dana to post on the weebly, please?
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Avery Hamilton
12/11/2017 12:45:17 pm
I am glad we have not been hit with the flu bug this year. The Kelly Gallagher website is a great source for phenomenon-based exercises for all subjects. You can look through the article of the week archive to find issues impacting your particular subject area.
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Ginger Figg
12/11/2017 12:53:04 pm
I believe that the county wide literacy program is a wonderful idea which will have wonderful ramifications in the years to come. We will be able to show our neighboring counties and states that we only aim to succeed, and starting from the lowest educational level (kindergarten) to the highest high school level of education is definitely the way to go build upon great success. Way to be movers and shakers Murray County!
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Matt Harris
12/11/2017 02:34:44 pm
The literacy focus has seemed to help students become more comfortable and confident in their writing
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Angie Greeson
12/11/2017 02:46:21 pm
I am also glad to see that our discipline numbers are down from last year. I hope everyone stays healthy going into the spring semester so that we can reach our staff attendance goal.
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Wendy Owens
12/11/2017 03:07:11 pm
I really think writing across the curriculum is a GREAT idea. It will help students in all areas. I have noticed my students are actually writing better than they did at the first of the year.
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Wade Owens
12/11/2017 04:11:48 pm
Cant believe that 2017 is almost over. I have noticed a great improvement in the wring of my students.
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Ruth Brooker
12/12/2017 03:52:29 am
To: Delyn,
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Aleatha Plott
12/12/2017 07:29:03 am
Good to see that discipline referrals are down!
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Nancy Adams
12/12/2017 07:39:02 am
Attendance for the faculty and the student are critical to the success of learning and advancement in any program. With that said, I hope all of our expecting mothers have easy deliveries and the chance to rest during their leaves.
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C. Longmire
12/12/2017 07:39:22 am
The phenomenon approach to standards/lessons works well in science. I've tried doing the lab first, then refer back to it continually as I go through the unit/lesson. Connections are made at a more rapid rate by the students.
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Anderson
12/12/2017 08:31:04 am
Various university writing centers have an abundance of digital resources for writing in the disciplines. These supports might be helpful to students writing longer texts.
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Jeff Williams
12/12/2017 09:47:09 am
It would be interesting to see the number of tardies per month.
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Gina Linder
1/4/2018 10:50:30 am
It is a "bunch" and I think it is a good idea to start tracking these and setting a goal for our students. I will work on this on our end and get that information in the next January Faculty Focus.
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Shelby White
12/12/2017 12:18:57 pm
I am very glad to see that discipline is down. I have seen improvements in my classroom. I think tardiness, especially to first period, has been an issue this year.
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Josh Hensley
12/13/2017 07:55:31 am
Low discipline numbers are great, however, tardies are a bit of a concern.
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Kassandra Martin
12/13/2017 10:08:01 am
Inquiry based and authentic learning have been stressed throughout my graduate program. Anchoring conceptual knowledge to relevant contexts can be especially helpful for ELs. It's great to see it being implemented here!
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Randy
12/13/2017 10:40:52 am
Always glad to see a decrease in discipline referrals. I am trying to emphasize literacy and writing in Social Studies.
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Chad Stafford
12/13/2017 03:24:32 pm
Good to see our discipline referrals down from last year. Also good to see the emphasis in literacy.
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Chad Thornton
12/14/2017 06:29:02 am
Taking your time when reading is so important. I was just reminded of this as I was looking through and reading the Faculty Focus. When "Inquiry/Phenomenon based instruction" is read as Injury/Phenomenon based instruction, one should slow down the reading and pay attention.
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C. Wheeler
12/14/2017 08:09:28 am
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Sandra Johnston
12/14/2017 09:06:28 am
Looking forward to learning new literacy strategies.
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Chad Brewer
12/14/2017 09:09:36 am
Low discipline is great... maybe when we start school again at 8:15 tardies will be lower...
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Gina Linder
1/4/2018 10:52:59 am
They weren't. Tardies have been an issue since I was teaching here, and from what I understand, well before that. When I ask other principals if tardies are an issue at their school, it is always a "Yes." We seem to have the best "process" in place for addressing tardies compared to other high schools, but it is imperative that everyone follow the process so we are consistent.
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Eric Weaver
1/4/2018 12:27:03 pm
I assumed tardies would decrease if we started school later as well. I know that a 9:30 start time for 1st period seemed to be more productive for my students today. I know 9:30 isn't realistic but maybe an 8:15 or 8:30 start time and end the school day for students at 3:45 or 4. It would interesting to see the numbers for other schools that have later start times. Then again, they are high school students and they may just shift their sleep pattern to fit the schedule and remain tardy.
Jake White
12/14/2017 10:14:22 am
glad to see discipline referrals are lower. The kids love the indian head hunt days.
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Kimberly Parrish
1/2/2018 08:31:35 am
Sorry this is late, but I'm glad to see discipline referrals are down!
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Breann Dooley
1/4/2018 11:28:46 am
I am glad that we are incorporating phenomenon/inquiry learning into our classroom since that is how the real world operates!
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Alderdice
1/4/2018 11:32:06 am
Co-teachers I’m with have great classroom management (i.e. fewer discipline issues)
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Becky Quast
1/4/2018 11:48:01 am
I really like the phenomenon based approach because it shows the students that the information and skills we teach are relevant to them.
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Greg Linder
1/4/2018 11:54:43 am
Glad to see that discipline referrals are down and also that staff attendance is higher. I believe both are important to student success.
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Nick Ross
1/4/2018 11:56:04 am
I like the inquiry based question approach. This is a great tool to use in a math classroom to get students interested in the material, and to make it applicable to their lives.
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Marco Burgueño
1/4/2018 12:11:31 pm
Glad to see referrals are down. Hopefully we can keep improving.
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Keri Blackwell
1/4/2018 12:46:47 pm
It is great that our discipline numbers are down and with the teachers doing a great job of keeping the students engaged and learning I believe this contributes to the lower referrals. The students are more active in the classroom and not acting out in other ways due to not being engaged or frustrated. It's an all around team effort that is obviously successful!
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Andrew Bowen
1/4/2018 01:54:52 pm
I am glad to see student discipline is down from previous years Novembers. Our staff attendance is up, but that will change given that the governor did not approve my proposal to outlaw teachers having babies during the school year...
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Cliff Higgins
1/4/2018 04:22:19 pm
It would be very interesting to me to see our faculty attendance and discipline numbers compared to the system numbers as a whole.
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Lisa Oakes
1/5/2018 05:04:31 pm
As I near the completion of my third decade in teaching Spanish, one does tend to see similarities in many methods and strategies that come and go. The Phenomenon Based Teaching is quite similar to what World Language teachers in Wisconsin and Minnesota have been adapting and tweaking over the past 20 years. We call it Cultural Based Thematic Teaching where teachers create curriculum by asking themselves, what do we want our students to be able to do... at the end of the unit or level of language. What speaking, listening, writing, reading and cultural understanding skills will our kids be walking away with as they leave the classroom. The tricky part of this approach is evaluating these skills. Often times, the standardized testing method is not the best way to evaluate the acquisition of such skills.
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Bill Steele
1/8/2018 11:03:20 am
Discipline has also been down in my shop. Great things ahead.
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