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

2. 6:00 - Gathering / Introduction
AGENDA
6:00 - Gathering / Introduction
6:15 - Brief Presentation
6:30 – Parent Questions
7:00 – School Tour
7:30 - Departure
Not sure about these times.

3. "WALKING
THE TALK
TOGETHER"

4. Administrative Team / Staff
Administrators
Dr. Almeida – Principal
Mrs. Whitehead – Assistant Principal
Mr. Gomes – Assistant Principal
Support Staff
Ms. Fram - Guidance
Mrs. Dorchies – Guidance
Mrs. LeBrun – Guidance
Mrs. Larsen – School Nurse
Officer Fraatz – School Resource Officer
Mrs. Sturdahl - Behavior Specialist

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

6. 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.

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

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

9. Parent Expectations Get involved with PTSA
Communicate with teachers & administrators
Check your son/daughter’s agenda nightly
Ensure your son/daughter reads at home
Provide him/her with a quiet workspace
Ask your son/daughter about his/her day
Encourage your son/daughter to get involved in extracurricular activities
Volunteer at least 3 hours

10. PTSA
Contributions to the School
Membership Drive
Fundraiser

11. General Information STUDENT ENROLLMENT 1240 students STAFFING
3 administrators
100 teachers
40 support staff

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

13. 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

14. Student Supplies 6th Grade
$20
Includes the following:
Student Agenda
All notebooks, folders, binders, & composition books

15. ADVISORY PROGRAM What? A program in which a group of
students and an advisor (teacher)
get together…
Goal? To establish relationships for
learning between students and
teachers…
When? Once a week (mainly on Tuesday)
50 minutes

16. Individual Learning Plan ILP
All students 6-12
Individualized student plan that includes standardized assessments, interests & hobbies, career exploration, and goals
WaytoGoRI
Advisory Program

17. Proficiency Based Graduation Requirements PBGR
Portfolio
Capstone
Grades
NECAP Scores
More information will be provided in the fall.

18. BREAKFAST PROGRAM
7:35 – 7:55 AM
Multipurpose C

19. LUNCH PROGRAM All free / reduced lunch applications are due by
September 30th.

20. ULSS Unified Learning Support Services
ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL TO A RIGOROUS CURRICULUM
LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT
HIGH EXPECTATIONS
INCLUSION
COLLABORATION & CO TEACHING
IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION
(RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION) RTI
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

21. Special Education Department
CASE MANAGERS
- oversee implementation of IEP
- communicate progress to parents
- hold annual IEP review meetings
COORDINATOR
chair all evaluation/re evaluation meetings
oversee programs, students, resources, department goals, etc.

22. Extracurricular Activities
Sports:
Fall: Coed Soccer
Winter: Wrestling & Basketball (Boys & Girls)
Spring: Softball & Baseball
Cheerleading
Student Council
Yearbook
Robotics Club
Showcase (Cabaret)
Band
Chorus
S.A.V.E.
S.A.V.E?

23. SUMMER READING “We read to know we are not alone .” C.S. Lewis
Requirements
Read two books totaling at least 250 pages. OR
Read three or more books totaling at least 250 pages.
Select and complete one response per book
Responses are due by the first Wednesday (Sept. 2nd) following the opening of school.

24. AVENUES OF COMMUNICATION
Telephone (401)
Team mailbox
School website - asfms.net
Parent Listserv
Student agenda
Parent conferences
PTA meetings

27. and outside the building monitoring all activity.
SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
Cameras are in the
school in the hallways
and outside the building monitoring all activity.

28. HEALTH ISSUES Mrs. Kathy Larsen (School Nurse)

29. Student Assistance Counselor
Ms. Sue Davis

30. Parent Volunteer Program

31. Transition Plan Principal Walk & Talk – 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Tuesday, June 16th
Western, Washington Oak, Oak Haven
Thursday, June 18th
Blackrock, Hopkins Hill, Tiogue
Meet & Greet – August 19, 2009
4:00 – 5:30 PM
Activities
Team Placement
Meet Team Teachers
Tour the Building
Locker Night – September 1, 2009
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Students can practice opening their locker
Students can decorate the inside of their locker

32. "WALKING
THE TALK
TOGETHER"