Staff Meeting 01.09.2018 by Manuel Nunez https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95 Discussion of 7 Period Day and PLC en-us 2018-01-09 15:33:50 UTC 2018-01-10 18:21:19 UTC hello@padlet.com I believe all students who need intervention should get intervention regardless if they are EL or not. In addition, all students should receive an elective they would like that would as be something that they can grow in. https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012334 2018-01-10 00:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012334 agreed. Students who are in top performance tier should get the two electives (!). vrivera12 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012496 2018-01-10 00:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012496 gkelly5 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012650 I see this as a possible way to further ensure we are minimizing pairs/trios/groups of students who are known to be distractions to each other.]]> 2018-01-10 00:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012650 the rotating wheel doesn't work for music! (9 weeks is not enough to develop an orchestra or band. vrivera12 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012702 2018-01-10 00:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012702 How does this look like for 6th grade? https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012759 2018-01-10 00:38:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012759 Rotating wheel maybe for 6th graders.... It goes by very quickly, and doesn't give students or teacher a chance to go in depth into the subject (which is the whole point of PBL, no?) vrivera12 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012771 2018-01-10 00:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012771 Agreed - the rotating wheel will not do AVID justice - as we build on skills throughout the year https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012798 2018-01-10 00:39:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012798 Intervention/Enrichment https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012803 Many students need intervention and support in math especially. Can we develop cross curricular support for this.]]> 2018-01-10 00:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012803 Humanities & Electives? ncatterlin https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012808 I am concerned that with 7 periods all Humanities teachers will only teach 3 blocks of Humanities. Soooo, Humanities teachers cannot teach electives? Electives will fall on teachers who are not co-teaching.]]> 2018-01-10 00:39:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012808 How does this look like for 6th grade? https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012899 2018-01-10 00:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012899 The last 20 min should be "office hours". https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012912 2018-01-10 00:40:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012912 Will all students be on the same schedule? (Not divided up by grade level) One lunch?? https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012921 2018-01-10 00:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220012921 I think the wheel may not give students enough time to "master" a subject. pgravem https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013286 2018-01-10 00:43:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013286 This isn't good for electives that need a full year (band, leadership, etc) https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013293 2018-01-10 00:43:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013293 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013342 I believe that it limits the opportunity to teachers to make those deep connections to students.

]]> 2018-01-10 00:43:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013342 Wednesday: It will be easier for humanities classes to not split period 1/2 with a break in between. caleru https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013426 2018-01-10 00:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013426 Lunch ncatterlin https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013430 I like the earlier lunch.]]> 2018-01-10 00:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013430 End Time ncatterlin https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013471 Ending school earlier than 3:45 is ideal!]]> 2018-01-10 00:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013471 I think that it is good for some students, but others that want to do music, avid, ect should have that option https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013479 2018-01-10 00:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013479 +/- https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013506 Greatest opportunity to address student needs. +
Less social mixing between mixed ability groups. -]]> 2018-01-10 00:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013506 This is a good option since most of our students are not on grade level in either reading, writing, math, or all of the above https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013540 2018-01-10 00:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013540 Bell schedule Feedback https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013567 Not that this can be solved but it needs to be said, science will only have 50 minutes for a lab. Perhaps one double period a week could solve this.]]> 2018-01-10 00:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013567 I do like collaboration time at the end of the day, starting at 3:35pm. caleru https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013594 2018-01-10 00:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013594 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013599 Rotating wheel is a very short time period to do one project on that one subject. Will students actually dive deeply into learning content in that amount of time?]]> 2018-01-10 00:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013599 maybe for 6th graders - to give an introduction to what is offered..... vrivera12 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013610 2018-01-10 00:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013610 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013634 20 minutes is not long enough for more than a check in

]]> 2018-01-10 00:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013634 I think that it is good for students that do not need intervetion classes and have earned multiple elective. https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013666 2018-01-10 00:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013666 I think we should have intervention and enrichment for all students. Students that need intervention regardless id they are ELs or not should get the support they need. And students that are exceeding standards should have the option of taking a high level "college" prep, gift class. https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013733 2018-01-10 00:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013733 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013743 Will there be more opportunity for multiple Tutorials with smaller class sizes? 

]]> 2018-01-10 00:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013743 how are we going to support all the different electives, especially when it comes to credentialling (will the teacher's credential support the elective(s) https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013937 2018-01-10 00:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220013937 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014033 More opportunities to build culture as well as academic skills!]]> 2018-01-10 00:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014033 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014036 An SMS classroom can be a challenge for brilliant, literate students that finish quickly and are eager to go above and beyond the requirements. Why not give them an opportunity to collaborate with other like-minded students and be truly challenged at their level for one period?]]> 2018-01-10 00:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014036 I like the opportunity for daily collaboration. vrivera12 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014052 2018-01-10 00:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014052 What will supervision look like? Especially if we only have one lunch or break.. https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014062 2018-01-10 00:50:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014062 Yes ncatterlin https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014188 Many non-ELs need Enrichment and supports. This would benefit any and all students who need that support!]]> 2018-01-10 00:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014188 Admin - don't fill this 20 minutes with tasks for us! vrivera12 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014315 2018-01-10 00:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014315 if we want students to have more options and "elective" opportunities how about more clubs https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014349 Have clubs avalible.]]> 2018-01-10 00:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014349 I did this as a high school student, and it didn't work well. Students didn't like to be "forced" to take 4 different classes, and didn't take the shorter classes seriously. Didn't give them a classes that matched their interests/ passions. caleru https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014441 2018-01-10 00:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014441 Yes, and yes! Especially for kids who are on track - performing at grade level or above vrivera12 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014469 2018-01-10 00:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014469 gkelly5 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014480 I like that students who are not quite sure what they want to do might be exposed to many different things in the rotation!]]> 2018-01-10 00:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014480 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014526 This seems like a great idea to expose students to several different electives, depending on what the electives end up being.

]]> 2018-01-10 00:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014526 Combo! slee87 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014573 I think we need a combination of the rotating wheel and intervention.  Students who NEED AVID get AVID and a rotating wheel elective.  Students who NEED read 180 get that class plus an elective wheel.]]> 2018-01-10 00:55:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014573 This would work great for 6th grade. Can it be seperate from 7th and 8th grade? https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014628 2018-01-10 00:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014628 Will there be co-teaching in 6th grade and who will be the co-teachers? Math/Sci or ELA/Social Studies? Or Math/ELA? https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014643 2018-01-10 00:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014643 I like that students can choose 2 electives, or can have an intervention and elective. Would students who need 2 interventions have the option of 0 or 8 period PE? caleru https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014691 2018-01-10 00:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014691 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014701 Good since all students get at least one elective.

]]> 2018-01-10 00:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014701 Some of our electives have enrichment (or have opportunities for enrichment) -- so we should consider more than just "remedial" types of classes vrivera12 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014705 2018-01-10 00:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014705 I know parents that have students that have a rotating wheels, don't always like them because sometimes some electives are not enrichment. In addition, if students have too many options they might not take it seriously especially the older students. https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014750 2018-01-10 00:57:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014750 STEAM ( vrivera12 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014780 2018-01-10 00:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014780 te vrivera12 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014782 2018-01-10 00:58:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014782 STEAM (stem + art), Advanced art, Advanced music classes vrivera12 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014799 2018-01-10 00:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014799 I like the option for students to choose their 2 electives (potentially) -- the "Multiple Electives" rather than this option where everyone has to take an English class... and who would teach these classes? caleru https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014818 2018-01-10 00:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014818 theater, advanced dance/movement are all ideas for enrichment..... vrivera12 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014820 2018-01-10 00:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014820 Elective Options ncatterlin https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014837 Will we be opening new electives? With more periods, we will need more teachers and more choices.]]> 2018-01-10 00:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014837 I agree with not splitting double block classes because I have had experience with that and you have to have to start the class all over again and you loose time trying to calm them down after the break or lunch. It is hard. https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014976 2018-01-10 01:00:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220014976 I like being done at 3:35 :) pgravem https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220015158 2018-01-10 01:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220015158 If we are preparing students to for the future they need the skill set. If they don't have them we need to give it to them. https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220015160 2018-01-10 01:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220015160 theatre and vocal music vrivera12 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220015167 2018-01-10 01:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220015167 I agree with the above statement "COMBO". I also think it would be cool to teach 2 main academic subjects and 2 different electives! How cool to each AVID and Garden SCIENCE! WOW! OR teach AVID and ROBOTICS! pgravem https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220015220 2018-01-10 01:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220015220 I don't think it would be fair to teach two intervention classes. Everyone should teach 1 intervention class. pgravem https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220015418 2018-01-10 01:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220015418 Is it possible to have 6th grade so the "wheel", 7th and 8th grade does the multiple electives. If a student needs intervention, then that will be one of the electives (7/8th) or year long class (6th grade). pgravem https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220015611 2018-01-10 01:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220015611 Maybe add some advanced versions of electives (see some of the comments to the left) - hitting two birds with one stone.... electives, in addition to enrichment vrivera12 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220017809 2018-01-10 01:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220017809 Colton tried this a year or two ago, and reportedly were not pleased with the outcome. vrivera12 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220018092 2018-01-10 01:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220018092 The wheel might be a good option to "test drive" some new electives, and get some good feedback from students on whether we should offer it full time. Also might be an option for kids who just don't know what they want to take, and for students with behavior issues ( vrivera12 https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220018171 --- so the teacher only gets stuck with the kid for a quarter (or two, if you have multiple wheels going on)]]> 2018-01-10 01:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220018171 I like the wheel option for all students. Also, would like to see options within the wheel, ie. remediation or enrichment, depending upon the student's need. https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220308985 2018-01-10 18:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220308985 I'd like to see specific interventions if they are on an "intervention" wheel...ie, one quarter is reading comp, another is number sense, another is writing conventions, another is a book club. This is a way to do intervention that isn't quite as tedious for everyone involved. https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220310399 2018-01-10 18:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220310399 After administering NWEA, our students need some test prep to learn best testing strategies and practices, as well as how to break down difficult or unfamiliar vocabulary. https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220311740 2018-01-10 18:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220311740 I believe we can utilize the 7-period day to be the ultimate PBIS by separating difficult students and getting their feedback on elective options that might be intriguing to them. Although, often students don't know they enjoy something until they try it! https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220312960 2018-01-10 18:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mnunez9/qhq3e4ugsj95/wish/220312960