Scofield Magnet Middle School Home of the Explorers

Scott Clayton – Principal Donna Gardner – Assistant Principal James Forde – Administrative Intern Betsy Benenson – Guidance Counselor Je-Nean Fox – Guidance Counselor

Our Mission Statement… Scofield Magnet Middle School respects the unique characteristics and individuality of emerging adolescents. Our staff, in partnership with parents and students, strives to develop independent and responsible learners in both heterogeneous and homogeneous groupings. Through our unique school culture, we address the physical, social, and emotional needs that further intellectual development. While using an interdisciplinary approach to learning, special emphasis is placed on math, science, and technology. The school is strongly committed to implementing the principles of the Carnegie Foundation Report and the Coalition of Essential Schools.

Scofield Information… Lottery – Student acceptance is based on an economically advantaged and disadvantaged selection. Curriculum – Scofield teaches the honors curriculum. We do not track or level students. Groupings – Students are group heterogeneously for every class except eighth grade math and Spanish. In these classes, students are homogeneously grouped based on district criteria. Special Education – Scofield’s special education teachers practice the push-in/full inclusion model. Parents of special education students are strongly encouraged to seek out services at their district school before pursuing the lottery process.

Grade Level Teams… Grades 6–8 Each grade is divided into two teams of approximately 100 students. The teams are made up of five academic teachers which include: Science Math Language Arts Social Studies Art/Technology (split 50/50 for the year) Scratch, Star Logo, Photoshop, Indesign, 3d Printing Heterogeneous grouping/Flexible Scheduling Remain together for three years

Advisory… The academic, team teachers also serve as advisory teachers. Students have advisory every morning for 30 minutes. The purpose of advisory is provide students an opportunity to establish a healthy adult connection with one particular teacher in a small group setting. The advisory teacher is also the primary parent resource. Themes vary per grade level

Academic Schedules & Groupings… Block scheduling-We do not have any Bells! Academic class time and frequency is determined by each team Times and frequency change throughout the year to support Scofield’s interdisciplinary approach. Daily Common Planning time for all teachers Teams determine the makeup of the heterogeneous class groups and throughout the year, rearrange those groups so that they too, better support interdisciplinary learning.

Exploratories… Exploratories at Scofield follow a block schedule. Each block of time is 45 minutes long. Every grade has two different Exploratory classes a day. Exploratory classes can be either year or semester long. Exploratories – Physical Education, Global Information Systems (GIS), Kahn Academy, Music, Chorus and Band. Classes are mixed across teams

Exploratories Continued… Spanish – Daily to about 60% of students. Three successful years, students eligible for Spanish 3 in 9th grade and AP Spanish in 10th . Academic Enrichment & Interventions offered in lieu of Spanish class Math and Reading support Need based on past and present individual, academic student standings – what is best for the student.

6th Grade Advisory 8:00-8:30 Team Class 8:30-11:00 Lunch (W/G)   Advisory 8:00-8:30 Team Class 8:30-11:00 Lunch (W/G) 11:00-11:25 11:25-1:00 Lunch (T) Exploratory 11:30-11:55 1:00-2:30 2:30-2:40 7th Grade 8:30-10:00 10:00-12:45 Lunch 12:45-1:10 1:10-2:30 8th Grade 8:30-10:45 10:45-12:15 12:15-12:40 12:40-2:30

Extracurricular Activities… Intramural Sports - Meet after school and include a variety of activities for all students. Scofield Sports Teams - Basketball, Softball, Baseball and Cross & Country. Stamford Youth Sports - Wrestling and Football. Jazz Band Musicals/Concerts Academic Clubs - Math Team, Lego Robotics, Inventors Club, STEAM Club, Technology Club, Yearbook, Student Government, CPEP and Homework Club.

School Instructional Focus Authentic Student Engagement-what does it look like? Using content language Higher order questions Peers helping peers Laughter Students staying after class Low disciplinary #’s Interdisciplinary connections Students debating “Cold Calls” Webb’s “Depth of Knowledge”

2016 Science CMT’s Grade 8 2016 Science CMT’s State:          60% goal       76.7% proficient Stamford:   56%                      72 Scofield:    72%                     85   Grade 5 2016 Science CMT’s State: 60                        79.2 Stamford: 53                           76 Scofield: 63             87

2016 SBAC

2017 Final Exams

8th Grade Capstone Exhibition – Is a mandatory graduation requirement for all Scofield students. The project focuses on Technology. There are four components: Project Process Written Research Paper Oral Presentation Creative and Visual Components Annual Potluck Supper – An informational meeting for parents with a thorough breakdown of the entire project. Presentations are typically at the end of May, early June. Counts for 20% of Fourth Quarter Grade

Meet personal and academic goals Model positive behavior Scofield Strives to… Set high expectations Meet personal and academic goals Model positive behavior Show respect and demonstrate personal responsibility to our community.

Accolades… New England League of Middle Schools Spotlight School for Effective Middle Level Practices CT Association of Schools Exemplary Teaming Practices Chinese Sister School Shandong University Hosted 3 visits of 15-20 teachers/students Sent 2 teachers in 2011 and 3 teachers in 2012 CT State Dept. of Education “High-Needs” students out perform state averages. Hewlett Packard Innovations in Education Grant $265,000 awarded to Scofield

Thank You and Please visit us at… http://www.magnetmiddle.org/ @ScofieldMagnet