Mission Preparatory

Minutes

Academic committee meeting

Date and Time

Thursday February 1, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Committee Members Present

C. Craig-Chardon, D. Goldberg

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

C. Jerez

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

C. Craig-Chardon called a meeting of the Academic Excellence Committee of Mission Preparatory to order on Thursday Feb 1, 2024 at 4:09 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

D. Goldberg made a motion to Approve minutes.
C. Craig-Chardon seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Academic Excellence

A.

Executive Director's Update

Introducing project-based learning roll out in middle school- create a sustainable city and include mapping, budgeting, etc. to connect learning to math/science and ELA. Shifting from complex text for quarter 1 and 2 to foundational skills and the science of reading. Teacher Peer Learning Communities (PLC) recently did self assessment around foundational skill teaching. For middle school, five cohorts identified for foundational skills sessions three days a week across grade levels (students identified based on MAP test). Additional roll out of cross curricular activities with older and younger students collaborating on reading and kinetic math/science activities. New school partnership with Tradicion Peruana Cultural Center which provides dance space for afternoon 3-8th grade, as well as Capoeira Arts and Culture Program which comes and works with TK-2. Tracking of where 8th graders are applying to transition to high school and preparing celebrations and activities for them. 40 students reclassified to fluent English proficient (ELPAC score of 4).

B.

Review academic dashboard & indicators

EdTech analysis of winter progress via NWEA assessment. Math performance stronger than reading in grades k-3 but reading stronger than math in grades 4-8. Percentage of students at or above grade level comparable with 2022-2023, with continued deficit from pre-pandemic levels.

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 5:04 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
C. Craig-Chardon