Final

Elgin Math & Science Academy

Academic Excellence Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday November 2, 2022 at 3:15 PM CDT

Location

Virtual

 

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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Approve Minutes
II. GOALS of Academic Excellence Committee
 
Do what's best for EMSA Students and Staff!
  A. Academic Excellence & 3 Dimensions of Student Achievement
   
EL EDUCATION 3 DIMENSIONS OF LEARNING

 

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
III. Updates on Academic Programming
 

Special Education Reorganization

Advanced Math Policy
  A. Staffing
  B. Conferences
IV. Student Achievement
  A. NWEA Testing
V. Charter Renewal
  A. Questions asked during Charter Renewal that were academic programming based.
   
  • What will enrichment instruction look like?
  • Why a new science curriculum?
  • What about social studies?
  • Why do we anticipate higher special education numbers?
  • Additional information on MLL and SPED.
VI. Curriculum Updates
  A. FYI Social Studies Curriculum
VII. Other Business
  A. Additional Items
   

Middle School Planning Committee

Schedule Committee for next year

Start times for school?
VIII. Meeting Time
 

First Wednesday of the month from 3:15-4:15
IX. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting