Physical Education & Health Sandwich High School & STEM Academy Matt Costello, Department Chair May 24th, 2017

Health & Physical Education Overview Accomplishments Professional Development Sessions Anxiety Rigor Botvin Life Skills Teaching Diversity Future Goals

Accomplishments High participation rate Use of all athletic facilities Very rarely – students are sitting out Use of all athletic facilities Turf, track, fields, fitness room Pool – in and outside of school All Schools Inclusive to all students New 1.0 Health Teacher Amy Delgado Teacher – Coach

Professional Development Sessions Health, P.E., Fine, Applied, & Performing Arts Physical Education Jamie Conners SHS School Psychologist Discussed Student Anxiety Tactics and Methods For Teachers to Use Rigor In Physical Education What Does That Look Like? Ex. Lifeguarding Class 21st Century Learning Skills Problem Solving Teamwork

Professional Development Sessions Botvin Life Skills Curriculum Grades 7 – 9 Skills Based Top 3 Approved Curriculum in MA Social Skills, Controlling Anger & Anxiety, Decision Making Traci  Wojciechowski  Caron Organization (Non-Profit) Training Professional Development Sessions Health Education

Teaching Diversity Diversity & Competence Guest Speakers High School GSA Group Scott Fitzmaurice BaFá BaFá Cultural Competence Cultural Awareness Implicit & Explicit Biases

8th Grade Health: BaFá BaFá Game

Future Goals Strength and Conditioning Class More P.E. Electives New Weight Room Facility Equipment – Tread Mills, Elliptical, Stationary Bikes More P.E. Electives Freshman & Sophomore Mandatory regular P.E. Junior & Senior to find niche Racket Sports Class Team Game Class *Fitness For Life Pool Aquatics Class

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Fine, Applied, & Performing Arts Sandwich High School & STEM Academy Matt Costello, Department Chair May 24th, 2017

Fine, Applied, & Performing Arts Interview Accomplishments STEM & HS Art Shows Music Shows & Performances Cape Community Involvement Professional Development Sessions K – 12 Alignment Future Goals

Accomplishments: Art Fiesta High School Art Fiesta In and out of school day Collaboration with Sandwich Soul Students from band

High School Art Fiesta

Accomplishments: STEM Art Shows Winter & Spring Art Shows Open to community Collaboration with Sandwich Soul Students in band

Winter STEM Art Show

Accomplishments: Blue Knights Theater Company Fall Show “It’s A Wonderful Life” 62 cast & crew members Winter Show “Grease” 85 cast & crew members 700 audience members

Homecoming & Collaboration Schools Staff Opening Day Homecoming Oak Ridge

Giving Back To The Community Christmas Carol In Town Town Hall Performance

Choral Festival At Westfield State 1st place – Superior Rating Won highest overall points out of all groups Band & Chorus

Accomplishments: Band More active in Cape Cod Music Association Hosted “All Cape Music Festival” Auditions Spring & Winter Concerts Thursday 5/25

Future Goals: Band Pep band 7th Grade strings Excitement with growth 1st time next year Excitement with growth Set up students for success Purchase more string instruments Professional Development Opportunities NAFME webinars Geared specifically towards music educators

Professional Development K – 12 alignment Music & Art Created documents to display assessments Working with colleagues gave another lens Brainstorming ideas to inspire young artists, singers, and musicians Teachers are limited in number Enough opportunities to collaborate Discuss future goals

Art Curriculum Alignment Pictures Different grades & classes

Future Goals: High School Art New Department Chair 7 – 12 Help further embody local-community connection A Champion for the Arts Department Grateful and Very Appreciative for New Leadership Provide more opportunities for multiple art classes to develop skills over time College Level Photography, Fashion, Metals, Print Making, Textiles

Future Goals: High School Art 7 – 12 Art Shows Band & Chorus students Beautiful blend of collaboration Reboot of Graphic Arts Program Opportunity to think about CAD in the arts as well as in engineering Broadcasting & Video Program New Staff, development of a pathway in broadcasting

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