Family Orientation 2010-11

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• Family Orientation 2010-11
• Waterside class of 2012 College Grad of 2020
• Waterside class of 2013 College Grad of 2021

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The Sobering Facts.

• The NYC graduation rate in 2008 is 60.7. Of
  those students, 45 still need remediation in
  their first year of college.
• Stats show an increase in over-aged and
  under-credited 9th graders entering high school
• 47.2 percent of African-American scholars and 43
  percent of Hispanic scholars graduate from high
  school in four years (NYSED)
• Negative feelings regarding education begin
  during middle school transition

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Transitioning to Middle School

• Preparation for High School and beyond
• More ownership for students
• More engaging and difficult work
• Different teachers for each subject
• Social and emotional development
• Freedom

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Our Mission

• Preparing scholars to Lead their Lives, Learning
  and Community.

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Leading Their Lives..

• Leadership course work will support scholars in
  effectively working with and leading groups,
  families, and friends by actively demonstrating
  respect for the voices of others and their own
  ability to express themselves.

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Leading Their Lives.

• Goal Setting
• Participation in supporting leadership activities
  (scholar government, ambassador program, peer
  mentoring)
• Strong public speaking skills by confidently
  expressing ideas, opinions, and information
  through portfolio presentations, Community
  meetings etc.
• Professional group discussions and debates.
• Character Education with an emphasis on respect,
  empathy and responsibility

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Leading their Learning.

• Setting ILP goals and plans to achieve goals
• Leading in all classes and attaining at least 1
  year progress in math and ELA on standardized
  exams
• Scholar roundtables and book talks where they
  will be asked to communicate and defend learning
• Comprehensive leadership vocabulary to express
  leadership growth.
• WATERSIDE portfolio presentations before an exit
  panel of peers, teachers and family members.
• Knowing data strengths, weaknesses and supports
  for learning

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Leading Their Community.

• Learn the value of giving to others
• Impact change in the community.
• Community service hours in preparation for high
  school
• Service Learning Projects that integrate
  technology and art
• Meeting community meeting speakers, scholar
  Government

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Our Expectations

• The only way we will have a strong community is
  if we are all on the same page.
• Grades 6 and 7 shape the school culture and
  teaches that culture to others.

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THIS IS WATERSIDE!
Daily Communication
Staff, Family and Scholars
High Academic High Behavioral
Expectations Expectations Professional
Presence and Expectations
Participation
Planner, Family Folder, Phone, Email
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THIS IS WATERSIDE!
High Academic Expectations Homework Essays Tests and Assessments Presentations Progress Reports ON TIME, NEAT and COMPLETE High Behavioral Expectations Discipline Code No touching and no disrespect Positive Language Merit Points and Incentives Detentions and Suspensions
Professional Behavior Perfect Uniform Prepared for School Hallway Behavior Limited resources Focus on class work, SELF and assignments Presence and Participation ATTENDANCE at 800 am Family Attendance at least 5 events Active Participation when here Positive Attitude
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Academic Expectations for Promotion

• Progress Reports
• Class work assignments complete and on time
• Homework turned in so no HW club
• Projects and reports according to rubric and
  explained expectations
• Pass tests and quizzes OR revise
• ILP goals created and achieved
• Standardized assessments (Lvl 2)

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WSL Behavioral Expectations

• Everyone deserves to feel safe and comfortable at
  Waterside!
• No touching another scholar or staff member!
• Positive Language No cursing, teasing or
  Bullying!
• Respect all Waterside property, community members
  and expectations!

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Behavioral Expectations Right on Track

• Merit Tickets
• Bankable Merit Points
• Positive Praise and calls home
• Fun Monthly Merit Trips
• Shopping Sprees at School Store
• Special school Spirit Days (Dress-Down Days,
  Pajama Day)
• School dances and after-school events
• School Raffles
• Additional special privileges

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Behavioral Expectations OFF Track

• LUNCH DETENTION
• Loss of Privileges
• Family Phone Call
• Merit Funds Frozen
• Behavior Contract
• FRIDAY AFTERNOON DETENTION
• (2 30 - 345pm)
• IN- SCHOOL SUSPENSION
• OUT OF SCHOOL SUSPENSION

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Behavioral Expectations Class Rubric and
Expectations
Period 1 Period 2 Period3 Period4 Period5 Lunch Period 6 Period7 Period 8 Class Avg.
M
T
W

• 4 Class remained focused and on task throughout
  the period. All students completed tasks asked
  of them in a timely and professional manner.
• 3 Class remained focused and on task for the
  majority of the period. Most students completed
  the tasks asked of them in a timely and
  professional manner with minimal reminders from
  teacher.
• 2 Class remained focused and on task for some of
  the period. Some students completed the tasks
  asked of them in a timely and professional
  manner. Teacher needed to speak to the class or
  select students repeatedly.
• 1 Class was unfocused and off task for majority
  of the period despite numerous reminders from the
  teacher.

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Professional Behavior Uniform

• The uniform consists of a maroon polo-style shirt
  with the school logo, navy blue trousers and
  black shoes/ boots.
• TOPS
• Navy blue sweaters over their uniform shirts.
• Shirts must be tucked into pants all day.
• Bottoms
• Navy blue dress pants. Jeans are not acceptable.
• Shoes
• Solid black boots or shoes . NO WHITE or COLOR!
• Accessories Hats, head coverings, excessive
  jewelry, or distracting make-up are not to be
  worn in the school building. Anything deemed to
  be distracting to the learning process is not
  permitted.

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Professional BehaviorPrepared w/School Supplies

• Scholars should bring their HW, planners,
  binders and writing utensils to school everyday.
• Other supplies will be needed for subject
  classes.
• See website at watersideschoolforleadership.com
• Every scholar must have an INDEPENDENT READING
  BOOK!
• Ask your child what he or she is reading this
  week.

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Professional BehaviorWhat not to bring.

• Technology, Silly Bands, Toys, etc.
• First offense Scholars must pick up their
  device at the end of the school day in the main
  office
• Second offense Scholars may pick up their
  device on Friday at the end of the school day in
  the main office
• Third offense A parent must visit the school to
  retrieve the device.
• Fourth offense A parent may visit the school to
  retrieve the device end of the marking period.

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Professional Behavior

• Hallway Behavior
• Limited resources
• Focus on class work, SELF and assignments

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Presence and ParticipationAttendance

• Scholars are expected to be at school at 800 am.
  Scholars after this time will be considered
  late.
• Dismissal Mon Thurs 255 Fri 230 pm
• 90 attendance for promotion to the next grade
  level
• A hundred percent (100) attendance should be
  the goal of every scholar.
• Phone calls will be made daily if late/ absent!

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Presence and ParticipationFamily Attendance at
Events

• Family Attendance at least 5 events
• Active Participation when here
• Positive Attitude to model social interactions
  for all scholars

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Presence and ParticipationFamily Attendance at
Events
Last Year we had 32 Family Events!

• 3 Family Workshops
• 9 PTA Meetings
• Family BBQ
• 2 Award Ceremonies
• School Dance
• Family Movie Night
• Title One Meeting
• Field Day
• 5 Content Trips

• Open Office all Day
• Talent Show
• 2 Breakfast Family Chats
• 2 Parent- Teacher Conferences (am/ pm)
• Family Potluck
• International Food Fair
• Personal Meetings
• CHOOSE 5 to ATTEND!

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Presence and ParticipationFamily Attendance at
Events

• Monthly Leading Together Workshops for Parents/
  Families
• Parent- Teacher Association Meeting
• Parent Leaders
• By-Laws and Governance
• Check student planners, folders and book bags
  DAILY for correspondence
• Attend Teacher Conferences and expect frequent
  phone calls home
• Visitor Procedure!

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Presence and ParticipationKeeping you informed!

• Phone
• 718-634-1128
• School Messenger
• Monthly News
• Newsletters
• Progress Reports
• Invites
• Internet
• Email addresses!
• www. watersideschoolforleadership.com

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Any Questions?

• I look forward to a positive and productive
  2010-2011 school year together!

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Welcome To Waterside

• Thank you for coming and Welcome to Waterside!