Dr. Martin distributed training information that will take place on October 27 in Taylor, Michigan. They are offering training on Charity Game Tickets, Bingo, and Raffles.
Lighthouse Status
Dr. Martin congratulated Terry Joseph and the Manor community for being awarded Lighthouse Status. Terry mentioned that Manor is in its fourth year as a Leader in Me school. This program is about providing students with opportunities to be leaders and to understand what being a leader means. Student led academics is a focus, as well as teaching students to take ownership and responsibility for their choices. Manor received distinguished rankings from the Lighthouse review team in all areas.
Julie talked about the different frameworks we offer to …show more content…
The technology placed in classrooms allows our students to access a blended learning environment. Dreambox is an example of technology we use in the classroom and at home for mathematics. It allows students to enter at their level, but if they need practice at a lower level, it allows them to go back, or to accelerate to a higher level. Teachers are also using technology pieces to increase parent engagement.
Dr. Martin talked about the four major goals that have been in place for a number of years. We’re always looking at ways to increase parent involvement. The integration of technology has been the focus over the last several years. We have provided professional development for teachers on targeted instruction so they can address specific needs of students in the classroom. We want to create an environment which is all inclusive so they can enhance …show more content…
All of our buildings have cameras outside. We want to expand the placement of cameras inside our buildings. Cameras are currently inside Arborwood North and South, MHS, MMS, OCHS, Riverside and Waterloo. Having cameras in the buildings helps with discipline, especially at the secondary level. Eventually, access control will be installed at the playground entrances for assistants to use during lunch time. Custer is our primary concern, and access control will eventually expand to other buildings. We continue to use the ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) concept. This gives teachers options based on the situation to help protect kids. Next month, our Student Resource Officers will train new staff and any current staff who needs a refresher. The Raptor system is new this year, which scans for sex
Lighthouse Status
Dr. Martin congratulated Terry Joseph and the Manor community for being awarded Lighthouse Status. Terry mentioned that Manor is in its fourth year as a Leader in Me school. This program is about providing students with opportunities to be leaders and to understand what being a leader means. Student led academics is a focus, as well as teaching students to take ownership and responsibility for their choices. Manor received distinguished rankings from the Lighthouse review team in all areas.
Julie talked about the different frameworks we offer to …show more content…
The technology placed in classrooms allows our students to access a blended learning environment. Dreambox is an example of technology we use in the classroom and at home for mathematics. It allows students to enter at their level, but if they need practice at a lower level, it allows them to go back, or to accelerate to a higher level. Teachers are also using technology pieces to increase parent engagement.
Dr. Martin talked about the four major goals that have been in place for a number of years. We’re always looking at ways to increase parent involvement. The integration of technology has been the focus over the last several years. We have provided professional development for teachers on targeted instruction so they can address specific needs of students in the classroom. We want to create an environment which is all inclusive so they can enhance …show more content…
All of our buildings have cameras outside. We want to expand the placement of cameras inside our buildings. Cameras are currently inside Arborwood North and South, MHS, MMS, OCHS, Riverside and Waterloo. Having cameras in the buildings helps with discipline, especially at the secondary level. Eventually, access control will be installed at the playground entrances for assistants to use during lunch time. Custer is our primary concern, and access control will eventually expand to other buildings. We continue to use the ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) concept. This gives teachers options based on the situation to help protect kids. Next month, our Student Resource Officers will train new staff and any current staff who needs a refresher. The Raptor system is new this year, which scans for sex