1 Board of Education Presentation Updated: February 13, 2007 Ninth Grade Academy

2 Julie Bowers, DOGina Osik, EMMS Jody Dallas, MHSAnne Park, RMS Kelley Donohoe, MHSVonnie Perrine, MHS Felecia Duggins, MHSCindy Porcelli, MHS Shelley Flickinger, MHSAndrea Rashbaum, DO Jenna Hall, MHSKittie Rehrig, DO/Parent Kyle Husni, Student, RMSWill Rehrig, Student, EMMS Steve Johnson, MHSMarsha Rogers. Parent Patrick Kelly, Student, MHSGayle Rutter, MHS Tomika Long, RMSRob Schumacher, MHS Dave Maloney, DOLaura Smith, MHS John Martin, MHSSandra Smithers, DO Peggy McKibbin, RMS Donna Mitchell, MHS Steering Committee Members

3 Sub-Committees Academic Program Advisory Period PBS (Positive Behavior Support) Transitioning

4 The Transition to Ninth Grade is a Process Not an Event Jay Hertzog

5 Academics Sample Student Schedule Semester 1 2/3 4/5 6 7 F A L E L E C M A Science E N G E L E C S P R I N G T I V E T H (1-math credit, 1-elective credit) Social Studies L I S H T I V E

6 Benefits Smooth Transition from 8 th grade to 9 th grade. (Hybrid Schedule) Allows all students to take math all year within a block. (SREB Report) Promotes depth of instruction with additional class time for guided practice of learning. Maintain the semesterized block for science and social studies. (Lessens student load/Promotes depth of instruction) Allows all students to take ELA all year. Maintains 2 elective periods.

7 Advisory Period Implement a structured, designed curriculum which sets the stage for a comprehensive advisory program, grades th grade – Character Development To meet regularly, i.e. weekly, bi-weekly.

8 PBS Maintain the current PBS system as it exists at MHS. Expectations: Character, Attitude, Vision, and Success Ticket system for reinforcement Establish a 9 th grade sub-committee to oversee program. Review 9 th grade discipline for planning purposes Use RMS Fishes and MMS Sigma Rho as student leaders.

9 Transitioning Parent Preview Night – February 28, 2007 Student Preview Program – 9 th grade students Mix It Up/Combined Field Day (including MOT Charter School and St. Anne students) – June 4, th Grade Summer Social – August 22, 2007 Logistics and additional activities TBD

10 Summary Academic Program Professional Development Advisory Professional Development PBS Maintain Current Program Transitioning