School Leaders School Selection Questions by Michelle Golobish https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi en-us 2023-03-28 14:00:49 UTC 2023-04-05 02:13:38 UTC hello@padlet.com 5 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538961516 2023-03-30 21:08:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538961516 Very = 4 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538961609 I help the counselor and my 8th grade families decide on best fits for students.
 ]]> 2023-03-30 21:08:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538961609 1 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538961632 2023-03-30 21:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538961632 5 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538961680 2023-03-30 21:08:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538961680 3 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538961755 2023-03-30 21:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538961755 3 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538961926 My involvement has just been around having conversations with my Principal who is on the committee. We have been advocating for our students.]]> 2023-03-30 21:08:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538961926 3 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538961938 2023-03-30 21:08:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538961938 1 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538961971 2023-03-30 21:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538961971 My students are more than a test score https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538962118 I think other factors need to be weighed during the process. Having more than one path. ]]> 2023-03-30 21:09:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538962118 Have a test run before it goes live. https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538962206 2023-03-30 21:09:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538962206 1 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538962223 PVA is not part of any selection process although we are open to district-wide admission.

]]> 2023-03-30 21:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538962223 I think there needs to be an focus on teacher or staff recommendations and overall report card versus standardized assessments. Perhaps there should be a tiered system of selection (Tier 1=criteria, tier 2=other criteria). Also 8th graders should not have to apply to their HS if they are in a MS/HS https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538962595 2023-03-30 21:09:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538962595 5 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538962642 Enrollment via school selection affects funding and critical staff to provide stellar learning opportunities for our students. ]]> 2023-03-30 21:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538962642 Let schools select cut criteria scores for testing. Students are more than their score with what they can provide in HS. https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538962668 2023-03-30 21:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538962668 No favoritism https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538962978  The reality is sometimes it is who you know or who you are to get in to some schools. ]]> 2023-03-30 21:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538962978 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538963040 I would hope that Principals and team would have a say because there are so many other factors to consider when choosing a child for a particular school.]]> 2023-03-30 21:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538963040 Establish a school selection day for elementary schools and middle schools. School selection for HS seems odd to do. https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538963266 2023-03-30 21:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538963266 Start earlier in the school year. Allow middle schoolers to remain in place for high school https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538963352 2023-03-30 21:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538963352 For comprehensive HS this selection process is now creaming off students who are doing well with us and we have invested time into who will now move to select admit schools. What movement should we expect over the years. It impacts enrollment. https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538963379 2023-03-30 21:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538963379 What are the negotiables https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538963485 Sometimes exceptions are made and we are not aware of them]]> 2023-03-30 21:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538963485 Many aspects should be changed https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538963610 School selection criteria should be eliminated for middle schools.
Middle schools should start in 6th grades. 
Many families are concerned where their children will go for middle school, so they pull them out of K-5 schools early.
Special admit schools should be start at 6th or 7th grade, not 5th. ]]> 2023-03-30 21:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538963610 Restructure "special admit" schools if they are not focused on a specific area. By doing this, you make neighborhood HS's more representative of the bell curve https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964043 2023-03-30 21:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964043 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964050 Anticipate that there will be students who might be within a few points and consider how they can be considered and not just dismissed.]]> 2023-03-30 21:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964050 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964127 Definitely more than a test score, also more transparency. I don’t actually feel like I know how it works and I’m a school leader]]> 2023-03-30 21:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964127 Teachers need training and it should not just be put on the counselor https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964226 2023-03-30 21:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964226 Input from sending school https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964260 Principals should be able to recommend students. I would trust my colleagues' judgement over PSSA scores.]]> 2023-03-30 21:12:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964260 It would appear we need a dedicated counselor to help students apply away from our high school. https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964265 2023-03-30 21:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964265 Physical material and electronic https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964415 We need flexibility/ multiple platforms for some. A video or virtual experience would be awesome.]]> 2023-03-30 21:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964415 Utilize weekdays and weekends for school selection fairs. A special highlighted week would be helpful to the process near the end of the timeline for selecting a school. https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964430 2023-03-30 21:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964430 FACE office to run workshops on school selection and the different types of schools. Multiple languages need to be offered. https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964548 2023-03-30 21:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964548 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964575 Also communication after acceptances, just emailing the counselor is not it]]> 2023-03-30 21:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964575 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964895 Well, we were unaware of the cut scores for entry. That information would have helped us prepare our students this year but we are well prepared for next year.]]> 2023-03-30 21:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538964895 Schools that actually recruit, visit or allow students who are undecided to shadow. https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538965102 2023-03-30 21:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538965102 Eliminate middle school special admit https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538965112 If every school is "special" admit who will attend neighborhood schools?]]> 2023-03-30 21:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538965112 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538965154 Put 'special admit' programs in neighborhood schools. That is how all students get an equal shot.]]> 2023-03-30 21:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538965154 Allow interview days for applicants versus subjective data https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538965259 2023-03-30 21:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538965259 There's a need for specific supports for new comers and immigrant families. Not many know about the process and may have difficulty navigating it, and obtaining all required information for their application. https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538965412 2023-03-30 21:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538965412 Outreach at community centers, and churches, and sporting events. https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538965638 2023-03-30 21:14:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538965638 How are special admit schools supporting newcomers and sped students? https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538966049 2023-03-30 21:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538966049 School staff are the most helpful https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538966690 Many families are unaware of their options. Or they are overwhelmed by the many choices. ]]> 2023-03-30 21:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538966690 Have students do a project or action based learning to showcase them being the right fit w/ a rubric https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538967566 2023-03-30 21:17:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538967566 Writing https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538968067 Essays and letter writing are key. There is no where in the curriculum that suggests teaching it. So some students have an unfair advantage when it is not mandated and often left in the hands of counselors to support students through this process. ]]> 2023-03-30 21:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538968067 There is also an assumption that the communication from the District or schools reaches parents and students. Perhaps a district led zoom meeting or info session? https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538968239 2023-03-30 21:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538968239 The school staff need to be well versed on what the process is, the options students will have, and how each can support from their roles (admin, teachers, counselors. etc.). Right now, it appears to be confusing at best, with very few people able to provide clarity on it. https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538968247 2023-03-30 21:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538968247 The District needs to revise the types of "special admit schools" The are antiquated https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538968871 2023-03-30 21:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538968871 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538968923 Communities need more information and resources about schools and transportation. Teachers don’t always know enough to help and families are wary of leaving their neighborhoods or putting their kids on septa]]> 2023-03-30 21:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538968923 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538969071 Teachers and counselors need to understand admission requirements for schools. Perhaps there could be a website with short videos/commercials from each school.]]> 2023-03-30 21:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538969071 External supports https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538969276 What external supports are available when schools lack a counselor (Sick, maternity, etc.), writing centers, etc. to support students?]]> 2023-03-30 21:20:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538969276 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538969644 A more robust system for visiting high schools would work wonders. Not just high school fairs but a structure for shadowing days. When I did this for public high school in Philly it completely changed my perspective as an 8th grader of what high school was and how it was different ]]> 2023-03-30 21:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538969644 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538971350 Counselors approach this task really differently. If you don’t have a counselor really invested in this process and helping kids explore their options a whole community is impacted and school leaders are stuck if they only have one counselor]]> 2023-03-30 21:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538971350 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538972842 What went wrong this year that so seriously impacted numbers for high schools? What additional transportation solutions could we consider? How could we set up 2-3 shadow days for every 7th/8th grader?]]> 2023-03-30 21:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538972842 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538973806 A Q&A session with the team who created the process]]> 2023-03-30 21:28:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538973806 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538974612 More advertising about high school and what matters for kids in the high school process. Kids and families don’t understand the weight of PSSAs and how 6th and 7th grade affect their chances for admission]]> 2023-03-30 21:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538974612 Transparency https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538985234 We are submitting feedback, but where is this information going? How is it being considered?]]> 2023-03-30 21:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2538985234 5 https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2540183391 2023-03-31 17:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2540183391 Make it hybrid...some lottery, some criteria and some discretion https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2540185185 2023-03-31 17:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2540185185 be more specific about k-7 options and families who are currently not attending Philadelphia Public schools. The incoming kindergarten families need specific communications regarding selection a year prior top attending. https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2540187325 2023-03-31 18:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2540187325 Provide open houses for interested families. https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2540187765 2023-03-31 18:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2540187765 School teams need to prepare students in 4-7 for the HS selection process. https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2540189097 2023-03-31 18:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mgolobish/cbx4biseza6tddpi/wish/2540189097