1. WELCOME
ALAN SHAWN FEINSTEIN MIDDLE SCHOOL OF COVENTRY A HIGH PERFORMING SCHOOL!

2. 9:00 - Gathering / Introduction
AGENDA
9:00 - Gathering / Introduction
9:15 - Brief Presentation
9:30 – Parent Questions
9:45 – School Tour
10:30 - Departure

3. Administrative Team / Staff
Administrators
Dr. Almeida – Principal
Mrs. Whitehead – Assistant Principal
Mr. Gomes – Assistant Principal
Support Staff
Mrs. Sevigny - Guidance
Mrs. Dorchies – Guidance
Mrs. Cronin – Guidance
Mrs. Darcy – School Nurse
Officer Burlingame – School Resource Officer
Mrs. Sturdahl - Behavior Specialist

4. Mission Statement Educational excellence…developing
reliable, responsible, respectful life
long learners, one student at a time.

5. Student Expectations Be Responsible
Bringing all your materials to class.
Having your homework done.
Be Reliable
Being on time to class.
Always being honest.
Be Respectful
Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
Keep hands and feet to yourself.

6. TEACHER EXPECTATIONS Have Fun! Differentiate Instruction
Continue to Learn & Grow
Establish Positive Relationships
Continuously Communicate w/ Parents
Develop a Student-Centered Classroom
Maintain Instructional / Academic Focus
Support and Collaborate with Colleagues
Engage Students in Higher Level Thinking
Integrate Literacy Strategies Across Curriculum
Implement School Improvement Plan Initiatives
Personalize the Learning Environment for Students
Actively Participate in the Professional Learning Community
Be “Responsible”, “Reliable” & “Respectful”

7. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPECTATIONS
Create and Maintain a Positive Culture
Shared Decision Making
Establish Open Lines of Communication
Be Visible
Review and Evaluate Policies, Practices, & Programs
Be Consistent & Follow-Up w/ Student Discipline
Support Teachers
Have An Open Door Policy
Be Approachable
Support & Facilitate Successful Co-teaching Relationships
Have A Sense of Humor
Provide Feedback
Be Professional
Establish Clear/High Expectations for ALL
Build Capacity by Effectively Delegating Responsibilities

8. General Information STUDENT ENROLLMENT 1285 students STAFFING
3 administrators
100 teachers
40 support staff

9. General Information (con’t)
School Hours
7:55 AM – 2:25 PM
Classes
English, Math, Science, Social Studies +
Literacy, PE, and/or Exploratory
Advisory Program
Lunch
30 minute lunches

10. 6TH GRADE 6th Grade Teams are in the back of the building 4 Teams
Each team has…
Approximately 100 students
Team Teachers: English, math, science, and social studies teacher (sometimes a resource teacher)
Students will also have a literacy class taught by a team teacher
Advisory Program

13. Transition Plan Parent Orientation Night – May 21, 2008 – 6:00 PM
Discussion Items
Expectations
Policy / Procedures
Teams
Opportunities
Classes
Advisory Program
Etc.
Activities
Book Fair
School Tour
Meet & Greet – August 20, 2008 – 9: :30 AM
Meet Team Teachers
Tour the Building
Locker Night – August 27, 2008 – 6:00 PM
Students can practice opening their locker
Students can decorate the inside of their locker