Administrators

I looking for a job description of a person on the high school or middle school staff that collects, disaggregates or aggregates, then gives or presents that data to Administration, teachers, school board, etc.

If you have seen any candidates this summer you can forward them to Robb Tidd Director of H.R. in the Anchor Bay Public Schools?

We are investigating what software other Michigan districts use for student managment/student services (master schedule building, etc...).  Please share any information/companies you have worked with.

Hello!

We are again hosting an academy this August 25th to present our work in four main areas: Algebra I, English 9, Freshmen Transition program, and Senior Relevance and Rigor!

A link to the brochure is available at my MASSP blog (Center 8). Likewise, it will be available on Monday at www.milanareaschools.org/hs (Click on Principal's Notes).

For more information, e-mail me at rreed@milan.k12.mi.us.

Thanks,

Ron Reed

Our Student Leadership program has about 125 sport-style water bottles (good for sports teams or daily use) and about 70 red cinch sack backpacks from past conferences.

We would like to give them to a school/students IN NEED of these items - if you have students you know can benefit from these and the items will get put to use, please respond to this post or email me directly:

kadi@mymassp.com

MIDDLE SCHOOLS: Do you have an innovative intervention program that helps struggling students get ready for the high school level?

HIGH SCHOOLS, CTE PROGRAMS, ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS: Do you have unique scheduling options, programs or classes that restore credit and keep students on track for graduation?

If so, please consider signing up to be a presenter at the MASSP Credit Recovery Summit, January 28, 2009 by completing this short survey!

Survey link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2b7D4FqN6krmk7KdN_2b8mL4w_3d_3d

Do any schools have a district curriculum team that helps determine the direction, compliance, changes, etc. to curriculum? Please send details to rbelous@athertonschools.org, thanks.

We are restructuring and in need of descriptions for the following:  Special Education Director, Curriculum Director, Title I and Title II a.  Thanks for your response.

South Haven High School has 19 copies of C++ for You++ for sale. This is an AP course.

1998 copyright. GREAT PRICE! GREAT CONDITION!

Anyone interested should contact South Haven Public School at 269-637-0501

We are a school of 875 students and we are looking into starting an advisory/homeroom for about 15minutes a day.

We have a number of seniors who wish to retake classes in which they received an A- earlier in their high school careers.  The purpose is to restore their 4-points so they may be considered for Valedictory honors.  This is uncharted territory for us. This situation has come about because we base class rank solely on an unweighted GPA. Thus, Val and Sal often become a farce, going to the kids who are the most GPA conscious and not those who learn the most!!!!!!  Any ideas or suggestions?????

Thanks,

 Dennis Peacock

Hesperia High School

Does anyone have a handbook for class advisors to give them some direction in their activities? If you do, I would love to see a copy of it. Thanks.

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Does anyone know where to find a copy of the Student Grade Appeal Law from 15-20 years ago?  Is it still valid??

Please share your policies you may have developed or implemented for employees/volunteers district-wide regarding background checks, etc.

MASSP would like to hear from you about professional learning opportunities you would like to participate in during the 2008-09 school year.
We have already scheduled:

Classroom Discipline: Establishing Respect and Responsibility--Todd Johnson, November 13, 2008 and February 25, 2009

MASSP Spring Law Update--Lisa Swem, April 29, 2009

Thanks for taking a couple of minutes to respond.

1. Does your school/district mandate completion of the MME for graduation?

2. Does your school/district charge book fees for textbook use?

3. Does your school/district mandate the use of face masks during softball/baseball practice and games (besides the catcher)?

Thanks for the help,

Tony Habra

I am doing a study on teacher evaluations. I would like to collect evaluation tools and teacher contract (only the page that pertains to the evaluation) from any and all districts. I realize this is a busy time and appreciate your help in getting my task completed. You can fax them to 517-741-5205, email me at rsteel@unioncityschools.org or send them by regular mail at 430 St Joseph St. Union City MI 49094. Thanks!

Hello,

Just inviting you to visit my blog regarding the Milan
High School Academy, especially regarding Algebra I success. We have
been fortunate at Milan High to work with a consultant on High School
transformation the last few years and would like to present the work on
Monday, June 16th (a brochure is available on the blog).

I am looking for a tutoring or remedial program for students who are classified as homeless.  I found out today that Title 1 funds are available for this program and need to have something in place soon.  Any suggestions or resourses would be greatly appreciated.

Does anyone have a good solution or policy dealing with the excessive amount of times students are missing from school during the spring due to athletics, field trips, etc?  

Pete Kelto

Munising High School 

In light of the cohort graduation rate, are any schools eliminating attendance policies that deny credit due to a certain amount of absences?

Pete Kelto

Munising High School

If so, please identify the school/program and give a brief description of your model. MASSP will pass the information along to MDE. (See related story in Featured News)

How do students get selected for the class? What curriculum do you use for it?

Does anyone have policy on senior debt collection? Do you or are you able to withold their ability to attend things like Prom or other after school activities?

We have several parents/board members that have voiced concerns about kids drinking monster drinks and the potential for health problems.

We have a student who, as a kindergartner, was hit by one of our school buses and killed.  2008 was her graduating date and we are honoring her during the ceremony.  We have an empty chair for her in the row and we are presenting the family with an honorary diploma.  Also, her picture will be part of our slide show before graduation begins.

What I am looking for is any protocal or procedures anyone has used for such presentations in the past.

How many high schools require their students to take the state assessment, currently the ACT/MME, as a graduation requirement and has that it caused any problems?

Saginaw Valley State University holds the site licence to host the Teacher Cadet training for the South Carolina Teached Cadet curriculum.  We are interested in starting a program and I am looking for other districts that might be interested in the training at SVSU.  They would like around 28 participants to host a training.  Please let me know if you are interested in the Teacher Cadet Training Program.

Cathy Wildes

MCESA

It is my understanding that the State is moving away from demanding "seat time" and absences/tardies will not be able to affect a student's academic performance directly.  Is this true?  If so, can you direct me to some more information?

Jarrad Grandy

Assistant Principal

Kent Career Technical Center