Gates Chili Middle School

What do you know about GCMS?

50% Free/reduced lunch, large district but small school feel, prioritizes that which can teach and inspire excellence for all learners and focuses on relationships, and rigor, and relevance of instruction. Creates an environment where staff and students feel they belong, shared responsibility for all students and all other adults, meaningful relationships

Critical Decision

All are critical past 8 months. Responding to online learning, guiding teachers down a pathway of over producing materials. Had to step back and re-assess, join all teachers google classrooms to help parents, students, and teachers. Reflect on it now and adjust as we move forward with new expectations.

School report card strength

All sub groups are in good standing, Math scores on the state test are close to on par with the state average.

Biggest Challenge with Hybrid

Creating and Maintaining a positive school culture: Check in on staff/student SEL Find ways for celebrations Engage students in classroom community Start with the person then build out to community, cant help others if not taking care of yourself Promote alternative achievement metrics Create the global citizen

4 C's

Creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, communication

Leadership Styles

Different based on need of situation but at my core a servant leader. Ex. GLM sit back and listen and then recap and offer support Ex. Stand in front of the staff at a faculty meeting and tell them what we need to do differently/better and how

School report card weakness

ELA scores are lower than state average, specifically low scores from SWD and Eco. Disadvantaged sub groups

Question on Equity

ESSA gives closer look at data ESSA gives leverage to have conversations BMS data showed African American males were highest referral/low performing rate Drill down data to see where it's coming from Try to lead teacher to realization Talked about students and their interests, she couldn't share Had to have a courageous conversation to help the teacher discover her actions Provide coaching and restorative training

ESSA

Every Student Succeeds Act Evaluates schools by breaking down to subgroups Assessment, attendance, behavior State mandate - helps difficult conversations

Courageous Conversation

Glen Singleton - Stay engaged - Speak your truth - Experience discomfort - Expect and accept non-closure

Gates Community?

Loyal, take great pride in the community, and I think it sometimes gets a bad rap but is truly a hidden gem that stays strong and united.

Philosophy of Education

Relationships, Build Capacity, Present

Spartan Way

Respect, Responsibility, Compassion, Hard Work

School Quality Rubric Components

Student Development, Learning Environment, Educational Programs, and School Culture

Job of AP

To facilitate teaching and learning and support colleagues and students. I do this through an RTI, supporting new teachers with class management, supporting veteran teachers with technology.

Mission

Together we teach and inspire excellence for all learners.

RTI/MTSS

WIN/AFS included elements of SEL

Vision

We will accomplish our mission by building healthy relationships with stakeholders. Provide instruction that is relevant and rigorous in its expectations.

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Welcoming Environment - embracing students' cultural backgrounds by modifying classroom conditions or activities to include elements that relate to the students' culture. Inclusive Curriculum - Teaching that is continuously responsive to the race, class, culture, ethnicity, and language of each student. It is based on the knowledge and active use of students' backgrounds and cultural experiences to create and implement curriculum, ensuring that all students are successful in school. Rigorous instruction - Personalized Learning Plan with pathways. Ongoing PD - restorative practices, inclusivity trainings

Book

White Fragility - For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood