1. Building for the future…
5/6 in Methacton

2. 5-6 Committees January, 2006 June, 2008 August, 2008
5-6 Building Instructional Planning Study Committee
June, 2008
Curriculum Committees
August, 2008
5-6 Steering Committee

3. Committee Members Presenting
Original 5-6 Building Instructional Planning Study Committee, 5-6 Curriculum Committee, and 5-6 Steering Committee:
Jenifer Brucker, K-5 Math Coordinator, Math Coach
Melissa Gorla, Principal – Audubon Elementary
5-6 Curriculum Committee and 5-6 Steering Committee:
Janice Conger, Librarian – Arrowhead Elementary

4. Today in Methacton…
A class at Arcola

5. A converted closet at Audubon

6. Converted space behind the stage at Arrowhead

7. A divided classroom at Worcester

8. Challenge at Audubon – held in a room created from a part of the library

9. The History of the “5/6 Committee”
5/6 Building Instructional Planning Study Committee -January 2006
Learner Traits
Interview Questions
Visits to 5/6 schools

10. What we know from the work of the 5/6 Building Instructional Planning Study Committee …
Prepubescent learners:
Constantly learning
Eager
Personal Connection
Energy
Structure

11. The 5/6 Building Curriculum Committee
This committee first met on June 3, 2008.
Kick off for summer work took place on July 9, 2008.
Sub-Committees: ILA, Math, Science, Social Studies, World Language, Physical Education, Guidance, Gifted, Special Education, Library, Nurses, FCS, Technology Education, Art, Music.

12. Reporting out on Findings
Math
60 minute block for daily instruction
Everyday Math – 5th in
Science
40 minute block
Heterogeneous grouping

13. ILA
Harcourt Storytown
Heterogeneous grouping
Social Studies
Daily block
Library
Incorporate computer skills into program

14. World Language
Addition of exploratory World Language instruction being considered for 6th grade.
Developmentally appropriate time for language instruction.
FCS/Tech Ed
Under consideration as special area subjects
State standards will be heavily considered

15. Art
Special Area subject
PA state standards to be addressed
Music
Special Area Subject
Scheduling of music groups
Separate ensembles for grade levels

16. Physical Education/Health
Special Area Subject
Facilities
Recess daily
Nurses

17. Gifted
Homogeneous grouping suggested
Staffing
Special Education
Continuum of services
Guidance
Developmental Guidance

18. 5-6 Steering Committee Charges: Make recommendations to administration
Master Schedule
Staff List and Configuration
Plan for summer curriculum work
Plan for initial 5/6 faculty meeting
Identifying “soft costs”
Extracurricular activities
Transition activities

19. Looking ahead… Building Naming Process Kick Off November 18th
Short list of names compiled for voting by community
Name presented at January 2009 meeting
5-6 Steering Committee - November 4, 2008
Respect Responsibility Work Habits Enthusiasm