Friday, January 20, 2012

January 23 - January 27

Monday,

January 23

Tuesday,

January 24

Wednesday,

January 25

Thursday,

January 26

Friday,

January 27

5th Period:

Green PNA Club

9th Period Regents Prep:

English

US History

Integrated Algebra

3:00 – 3:50:

Video Game Club

AM Exams:

Integrated Algebra Regents

RCT in Global Studies

PM Exams:

Comprehensive English

AM Exams:

Living Environment Regents

Living Environment Mock Regents

RCT in US History & Government

PM Exams:

Algebra 2/Trigonometry

RCT in Mathematics

Fall Term Grades Due by 8:00 am

AM Exams:

US History & Government Regents

Geometry Regents

RCT in Science

PM Exams:

RCT in Reading

AM Exams:

Global History & Geography Regents

RCT in Writing

Proctor Schedule

The proctor schedule has been distributed. An electronic copy can be found at the following link:

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B6WHFcu0bs1kOTgxM2I4YzAtMTY0OS00YWFkLWIzNzMtOTZhOTIxODNkYjQ2&hl=en_US

If there are any conflicts with the schedule, you will need to secure a replacement by switching with another proctor. See Mr. Liu for a list of teachers who may be willing to switch. All other questions regarding proctoring should also be directed to Mr. Liu (dliu2@schools.nyc.gov).

Preparing Classrooms for Exams

Please ensure that by the end of the day on Monday (January 23rd) you prepare your classroom for exam administration. Cover all instructional information posted on the walls and boards inside of your classroom. See Ms. Franqui if you need paper. Also, at the end of the day on Monday, please organize student desks in rows so they are ready for Tuesday morning exams. See Ms. Heller (aheller@schools.nyc.gov) if you have questions.

Fall Term Grades Due

The last day of the fall term is on Monday, January 23rd. Grades are due by 8:00 am on Thursday, January 26th. These grades will appear on student transcripts. Due to the quick turnaround time for creating the Spring Program, it is essential that you meet this deadline. Extensions will not be granted. See Mr. Liu (dliu2@schools.nyc.gov) if you have questions.

Mid-Year Self-Assessment

This year, mid-year assessment meetings will take place with Ms. Cook January 30th through February 3rd. Part of the mid-year assessment involves all teachers completing a mid-year self-assessment. The PNA Teacher Mid-Year Self-Assessment can be found at the following link:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dDl4RFpKSnBaRDRPNFNzTTVLUFVDd1E6MQ#gid=0

Please complete the self-assessment by Monday, January 30th at 8:00 am so it is available for your assessment meeting. The following resources will assist you in completing the form:

PNA Instructional Framework Rubric:

https://sites.google.com/site/frameworkrubric/

PNA Professional Contributions Rubric:

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B6WHFcu0bs1kYmQ3ODViMTMtOGUwZi00YmQxLWIzNDMtODRlYmZlNmNiODcx&hl=en_US

Updated Spring Curriculum Maps

Updated spring curriculum maps are due to department heads in electronic format on Friday, February 3rd. See Ms. Cook (scook6@schools.nyc.gov) if you have any questions.

Academic Rigor Best Practices

Recently, department heads and our instructional coach conducted instructional walkthroughs. The lens for the walkthroughs was Academic Rigor. A list of best practices was developed as a result of the data that was collected. The academic rigor best practices can be found at the following link:

https://sites.google.com/site/scholarshipbestpractices/academic-rigor-best-practices/academic-rigor-walkthrough-best-practices

See Ms. Cook if you have any questions (scook6@schools.nyc.gov).

Test Administration Handbook (REMINDER)

As stated in last week’s Staff Meeting, in preparation for the upcoming exams, please ensure you familiarize yourself with the Test Administration Handbook (located at the link below):

https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B6WHFcu0bs1kNWYyZDViODctMWMwNy00NjNlLWI5MjgtMGYzNjhhNzI5MDk3&hl=en_US