Another session of PSAP training will be conducted on April 4th at 2:00PM. Please share with any new staff or staff members that need to attend the training. Potential participants can sign up for the session in PLZ using code number 32801. Only administrators, counselors, family engagement specialists or behavior specialists should attend. Contact Thomasena Stuckett at stucketttd@scsk12.org with any questions. 

Attention all K-12 ELA Admin Leads and Teachers! 
 

We want teacher feedback around the current ELA curriculum resources as well as input around other resources needed to further support your planning.  Please click on the appropriate link to complete a short survey.  All those who complete the survey will be entered to win MSCS Swag!  Three winners per grade band will be selected. Additionally, be on the lookout in the upcoming weeks for opportunities to be a part of the LIVE in-person and/or virtual ELA Curriculum Reviews. (Curriculum Survey Flyer)
 

Survey Links:
 

                  K-2             3-5              6-8              9-12

Questions? Email ci_ela_team@scsk12.org.

Greetings Principals,

The AOSS Manual (Section 2 - Academics) contains information on important topics that related to academic operations within schools.  Please take some time to review this information and share it with the appropriate members of your team.

School leaders, as you know, spring is approaching, and misbehavior begins to occur more frequently during this time. As you determine discipline, please remember that Alternative School seats are NOT infinite and that students should receive progressive discipline supports before expulsion. 

Alternative School spaces for high schools are currently at capacity, and middle school seats are rapidly filling up. The superintendent encourages using our Early Return Review Process, Wellness Center Referrals, and other Restorative Practices to address non-violent misbehavior. Please be sure to think creatively and restoratively when determining discipline consequences. The SEED Office and Division of Alternative Schools are reviewing student expulsions to identify those who may qualify for an early return to maintain seating opportunities for students who may be expelled during the remaining quarters. 

School administrators should submit a student withdrawal form when referring students to the Alternative setting by using the following link: https://registration.powerschool.com/family/gosnap.aspx?action=33810&culture=en

If you have questions regarding discipline implementation, please email Dr. Blocker at  BLOCKERJ@scsk12.org. 

Our school for the month of April to be highlighted is our very own Booker T. Washington High School was spotlighted for drastic improvements within their first semester Year Over Year comparison rates for exclusionary consequences. Their video is below. 

KUDOS Principal Harris and team, please keep up these excellent trends! 

Booker T. Washington High School WKNO Commercial Broadcast (Use Safari Browser-Click here)

SEED wants to encourage principals who are making extreme turnarounds and who are exhibiting high levels of growth and improvement, as the result of decreased suspensions and reductions in chronic absenteeism (Year over Year Comparisons). The EDI (Equity, Discipline & Intervention) team continues to highlight 10 schools on the WKNO television broadcast whose data reveal year over year comparison improvement from the first semester! Please enjoy the broadcast videos from our latest schools below.

 Grandview Heights Middle School's Broadcast Video (Click Here)

 LaRose Elementary School's Broadcast Video (Click Here)

We are so proud of you Principal Barber and Principal Hendrix!!! Please keep up the great work as we continue to bring positive attention to MSCS!

Are you interested in becoming a high-quality MSCS Assistant Principal? The Aspiring Leader Fellowship Program, Track 1 Assistant Principal Pipeline provides intense support, practical application opportunities, and tailored coaching to fellows in preparation for a rigorous assistant principal selection process. Join us for an info session on 4/20, 5/11, 6/1, or 7/31 to learn more about program benefits. Applications will be accepted August 1-15, 2023.

*Program completion required for ALL internal Vice/Assistant Principal applicants*

Visit https://bit.ly/MSCSALFPTrack1Info to access application materials & FAQs.

For more information, contact Tari Harris, at harristc1@scsk12.org.

PL&S is excited to announce a professional learning opportunity for teachers to attend virtually through Microsoft Teams on Monday, April 3. As a result of this session, participants will leverage MSCS curricular resources to plan for small-group instruction within the "We do" and "You do Collaboratively" phases of the Gradual Release.

For more information, please see the course offerings in PLZ.

Course Numbers

ELA - 33271

Math - 33273

Science - 33275

Please see the April edition of the PL&S Professional Learning Catalog.