Why Are We Expanding Learning Time at Collins? We are expanding learning time at the Collins Middle School because: We need to accelerate our students’ academic progress. We need to provide more opportunities for intervention and acceleration. We need to give teachers more instructional time as well as provide teachers with more focused opportunities to plan and collaborate. We believe students will benefit greatly by increasing opportunities to learn outside core subjects in engaging enrichment classes which also allow more time for their social- emotional growth.

Grade 8 MCAS performance: Salem Middle Schools Percent of students scoring proficient or higher ELAELAELA Math Math 2012 Math 2013 STE* 2011 STE STE Collins Bowditch Saltonstall State

2013 MCAS: Cross District Comparison Percent of students scoring proficient or higher ELA Gr. 6ELA Gr. 7ELA Gr. 8 Salem Fitchburg Lynn Revere State

Collins Teachers Report That They Don’t Have Enough Time 4 Q 2.1 f Teachers have sufficient instructional time to meet the needs of all students. Q 2.1 b Teachers have time available to collaborate with colleagues. Data from the 2013 MassTeLLs Survey; Compiled by NCTL

Impact of ELT: Kuss Middle School vs. State ( ) All Grades – ELA Proficiency All Grades – Math Proficiency +32% since ELT began +41% since ELT began Data from MA Department of Elementary & Secondary Education; Compiled by NCTL

Not just Academics, but a Well-Rounded Education As the Kuss Middle School in Fall River moved from a Level 4 to a Level 1 school, the school focused on academics as well as on building a well-rounded education for students, including: -Music -Arts -Martial Arts -Mentoring Program with partner SMILES -Video Production -Swimming -Service Learning

ELT is an ingredient -- Not the Solution Priority 1: Instructional Focus The Collins Community will consistently use a common set of instructional practices to improve all students’ ability to analyze and evaluate information from a text or problem. Priority 2: School Culture The Collins Community will commit to a culture of student engagement and high academic expectations.

Overview Student Schedule th Grade7th Grade8th Grade 7:30 - 8:57Core 1 7:30 - 8:57 Specialist 7:30 - 8:57 Core 1 9: :25Specialist 9: :25 Core 1 9:00 - 9:45 Int/Acc 10: :53Core 2 10: :13 Int/Acc 9: :13 Core 2 11: :26Lunch 11: :40 Core 2 11:16 -11:46 Lunch 12:29 - 1:14Int/Acc 12:43 - 1:13 Lunch 11:49 - 1:14 Specialist 1:17 - 2:43Core 3 1:16 - 2:42 Core 3 1:17 - 2:42 Core 3 2:45 - 3:35Elective 2:45 - 3:35 Elective 2:45 - 3:35 Elective The new school day: 7:30 am to 3:35 pm Monday – Friday (including early release days) Consistent added time for math and ELA daily Increased offerings for enrichment Advisory groupings for all students Intervention and/or acceleration for all students Consistent block of time for science and social studies (alternating days)

What’s Next? Student/Family Forum August 20 th at 6:30 p.m. in the Collins cafeteria Updates on the Collins Website