Final

Elgin Math & Science Academy

Academic Excellence Committee

Date and Time

Monday December 6, 2021 at 4:45 PM CST

Location

EMSA Conference Room, Neil Building
1600 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 4:45 PM
  A. Record Attendance   1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order  
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes 1 m
   
No minutes--first meeting of this newly formed committee
  
II. Academic Excellence & 3 Dimensions of Student Achievement 4:47 PM
  A. EL Education 3 Dimensions of Learning Discuss 10 m
   
MASTERY OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
  • Demonstrate proficiency and deeper understanding: show mastery in a body of knowledge and skills within each discipline
  • Apply their learning: transfer knowledge and skills to novel, meaningful tasks
  • Think critically: analyze, evaluate, and synthesize complex ideas and consider multiple perspectives
  • Communicate clearly: write, speak, and present ideas effectively in a variety of media within and across disciplines
CHARACTER
  • Work to become effective learners: develop the mindsets and skills for success in college, career, and life (e.g., initiative, responsibility, perseverance, collaboration)
  • Work to become ethical people: treat others well and stand up for what is right (e.g., empathy, integrity, respect, compassion)
  • Contribute to a better world: put their learning to use to improve communities (e.g., citizenship, service)
HIGH-QUALITY WORK
  • Create complex work: demonstrate higher-order thinking, multiple perspectives and transfer of understanding
  • Demonstrate craftsmanship: create work that is accurate and beautiful in conception and execution
  • Create authentic work: demonstrate original thinking and voice, connect to real-world issues and formats, and when possible, create work that is meaningful to the community beyond the school

 

  
  B. Test Scores Update Jacquelyn Willer 10 m
   

 

  • IAR
    • Scores from last year
  • ACCESS/English Learners
    • Upcoming Testing
  • NWEA  
    • Winter testing completion  
    • Data will be discussed at January's meeting
  
III. ISBE Academic Rubric
IV. EMSA's Academic Model & Policies 5:07 PM
  A. New Behavior Policy FYI Jacquelyn Willer 5 m
   
5th and 6th Grade Meetings
  
  B. Review of EMSA's Staffing Model Vote Jacquelyn Willer 10 m
   
Proposed shifting of TA allocation and other recommended staffing adjustments
  
  C. Neil Building Academic Space Vote Jacquelyn Willer 10 m
   
Proposed modifications to Neil Building
  
V. GOALS of Academic Excellence Committee
VI. Other Business
VII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote