Beverly Middle School Community Communication Plan School Community Presentation March 12, 2018
Agenda Technology ● 1:1 Access ○ Grades 5 and 6 - Grades 7 and 8 ○ Routines ● Pick up and Drop off ○ Bus and parents ■ Movement in the building ○ Transportation ○ Security ● Design elements to address security ○
Technology Beverly Middle School Vision & Plan
Grade 5 Centerville took a look at this problem..... ● Project Based Learning (PBL) Unit designed, developed and implemented by Ms. Hopkins and Mr. Melanson. ● Is there a better way for Amazon to pack material? ● What is the problem? Why should they change? ○ Waste of cardboard! ○ Bigger boxes, need more trucks...waste of energy! ○ Waste of money.... ● The project: Design a box that efficiently contains a set of objects. Present your results to the class and a panel of judges. ○ (Shhhhhh…..this was also a MATH unit on VOLUME)
Configure the objects in an efficient way...
Determine the volume required to fit the objects..
Learn about volume from various online resources...
Create a “net” or a pattern for the box...
Use the pattern to cut out the box..
Build the box!
One final group project….
Work on their group presentation...
What drove this instruction? A. Technology B. Learning how to do the math to determine volume C. An authentic real world type question More Authentic = More Engagement = More Learning PS: Collaboration was another key skill practiced in this unit.
Technology …. ● Is a tool to support rigorous, personalized, projects based instruction. ● Should be there when you need it for learning.
Middle School Technology Plan: 1 to 1 Access Wireless, high speed internet capability, including outdoor ● education area Combination of iPads and Chromebooks ● Decision needs to be based on very latest versions ● 1 to 1 model in grades 7 & 8 ● District owned - not a lease program. ○ 16 devices per classroom in grades 5 & 6 ● Piloting both devices in a few classrooms now ● “1 to 1 devices in a classroom is a game changer” (from a piloting teacher)
Extensive Presentation & Sound ● 65” LCD flat screen monitors on carts with Apple TV in classrooms ● LED Projectors available for classrooms ● 80” LCD flat screen monitors in MakerSpaces and some other rooms ● Projection in both cafeterias for large groups ● Digital signage throughout the school ● Voice amplification system in every classroom
Media Maker Space ● A small studio space in the library ● Equipped with green screen and media production equipment for student projects ● Designed by BevCam staff ● Will also support a space in library to broadcasting meeting
Ongoing Technology Professional Development ● Teachers access to iPads and Chromebooks since 2014 Training offered continuously on Google and creative use of both ○ devices Project Based Learning - Building teacher cohort #3 this summer ● Makes extensive use of all technology ○ Many quality PBL units @ Middle School already ○ ● Discovery Education for grades 5 & 6 online Science and Social Studies Summer institutes and workshops offered during the school year ○ ● Moodle LMS: Provides a digital hub for classroom resources ● All of the above (and more!): enables project-based learning for students
Routines Beverly Middle School
Bus and Parent Drop-off and Pick-up ● Separation of cars and buses ● Gated bus area ● Separate parking area for staff ● Traffic flow in and out on Balch and Cabot
Grade Separation - Front Entrance
Grade Separation - Main Corridor
Grade Separation - Neighborhood Entrance
Neighborhood
Four C Focus
Driving Question to Begin Grade 6 Driving Question: How can we build and maintain a community that fosters everyone’s hopes and dreams?
Hopes and Dreams Displayed on Padlet in Classrooms
Norms
Accountable Talk
Transportation ● 2 or 3 Additional buses ● Designated seating ● New Bus Routes ● New Director of Transportation ● Late Bus
Security Beverly Middle School
Security ● Design features to address security ● Training for staff and students (New Building) ● Building Wide Embedded Safety Features
Safe & Secure Schools Design must create a good educational environment while providing for safety and security. Security Policies Passive Security Active Security 1. Promulgation Cohort Size: (Range 125-225) 2. Implementation Site Approach and Layout 3. Practice 1. Intrusion Detection Building Approach & Entry 4. Enforcement 2. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Controlled Access Points 3. Access Control Internal Passive Observation 4. Radio / telephone equipment Appropriately sized corridors and protocols stairs 4 Principles 1. Natural Surveillance: "See and be seen" 2. Natural Access Control: Walkways, fences, CPTED CEFPI signage, and landscaping (Crime Prevention Through 3. Territorial Reinforcement: "sphere of (Council of Educational Facilities Environmental Design) influence" - Public areas clearly distinguished Planners International) Security Standards referenced by: from private areas. MSBA/US Dept. of Ed/MA Department of Ed. 4. Maintenance: "Broken Window Theory"
Neighborhood Neighborhood Bus Depot Neighborhood Cafe Proposed Library New Media Building Service Auditorium Gymnasium Beverly Middle School - Beverly, MA March 12, 2018
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Communication Plan – Timeline of Meetings ● September Kickoff - Showcase Building Design at Elementary Schools ● October 30 - School Community (Welcome Fourth and Fifth Grade Parents/Guardians) at Briscoe ● January 8 - Program of Studies at Briscoe ● March 12 - Procedures, Routines and Security at Briscoe ● July/August - Open House at Beverly Middle School
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