Final

Elgin Math & Science Academy

Academic Excellence Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday May 18, 2023 at 3:15 PM CDT

Location

https://zoom.us/j/96885386766?pwd=Y3BndWQ5WGFrelVpZWZZNXZYd051QT09

 

Our Mission:
 

The Elgin Math and Science Academy is an EL Education public charter school.

 

We strive to support the whole child and develop socially responsible leaders who aspire to create a better world.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 3:15 PM
  A. Record Attendance   1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Bethea Lane
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Bethea Lane 1 m
II. GOALS of Academic Excellence Committee 3:17 PM
 
Do what's best for EMSA Students and Staff!
  
  A. Academic Excellence & 3 Dimensions of Student Achievement FYI 1 m
   

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. Special Guests
 
  • Teachers or Departments that want to share 
  
IV. Updates on Academic Programming
V. Student Achievement 3:18 PM
  A. Reviewing NWEA Data FYI Genesis Marshall 15 m
   

Genesis presents school wide data. 

 

 

1st Doc is 22-23 School Year Benchmark Data

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1StJXKvIC6E6uFCi9grDsao_sBuW5FIVNdrDi7GjOTBs/edit?usp=sharing

 

NWEA Data in Tiers for 22-23 School Year

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bX1R9nafrIBY66twG8G7GuxLLPfZspyGIio2nRpka58/edit?usp=sharing

 

  
VI. Curriculum Updates
VII. Other Business 3:33 PM
  A. 2023-2024 School Year FYI Jacquelyn Willer 5 m
   
  • Any updates about the coming year
  
VIII. Meeting Time 3:38 PM
 

Once a month on a Thursday from 3:15-4:15

  
  A. Next Meeting Discuss Bethea Lane 3 m
   
  • Date?
  
IX. Closing Items 3:41 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote