March 23, 2015
Welcome◦ Education Vice-Chair: Mrs Lynn ErenbergEducation Vice Chair: Mrs. Lynn Erenberg
Pledge of Allegiance Curriculum Revisions◦ New & Updated Course Offerings ◦ World Languages
McMurray Schedule Updates McMurray Schedule Updates STEM/Innovation Initiatives Public Comment Public Comment
PTMS◦ Critical Analysis of Text (Replaces GOAL 7)◦ GOAL 8 (Revised) New course topics will include: New course topics will include: Study Skills Career exploration
Fi i l d Financial and resource management Community involvement and citizenship
◦ Computer Apps 8 (Revised with STEM Emphasis) Partnership with Cal-U Center for Innovation Reflective of changes to Computer Apps 7 that
occurred with the 2014 - 2015 school yeary
PTHSA i G◦ American Government Final change in Social Studies realignment◦ Artt Ceramics III/Hand-building Ceramics III/Wheel-throwing New courses to provide additional options for New courses to provide additional options for
students◦ Biology Lab – 1 Day a Week (Exploring)
O l i ith t l b i d Only science course without a lab period Provides additional time for students to study
Biology topics in-depth with hands on experiences
PTHS (Continued)◦ Media Department ChangesMedia Department Changes Course Revisions Two full year courses changed to semester courses to provide
new options for students and scheduling flexibilityM di I Media I
Basic Visual Editing and Design Course Name Changes Advanced Multi-Media Project-based course with in-house mentorship Formerly Media IV Mentorship
Media Web Page Development and Design Formerly Web Page Development and Design
New Course Option Media On-Air Talent
PTHS (Continued)◦New Courses Adapted Physical Education Theatre Exhibit and Design STEM Realignment
P hi i h C l U C f I i Partnership with Cal-U Center for Innovation◦ Eliminating Course Duplication Eliminating Family Consumer Science Eliminating Family Consumer Science Student will utilize WACTC Program
Curriculum will be revised Grades 1-12◦ Phase One: Research◦ Phase One: Research Teachers visited area school districts Teachers attended ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching
of Foreign Languages) Workshop in October 2014S l i f d b k (T b k ill b Selection of proposed textbooks (Textbooks will be presented at May Education Committee.)
◦ Phase Two: Writing Scope and Sequence Workp q March 2015 Summer 2015
◦ Phase Three: Implementation 2015 2016 School Year 2015 – 2016 School Year
◦ New Course Proposal Global Outlooks
Spring 2014 – Listened to parent and faculty concerns regarding current schedule and music ensemblesregarding current schedule and music ensembles
Fall 2014 – Sought input through faculty survey and consultation with music education professionals
Winter 2015 – Created draft schedules based on Winter 2015 Created draft schedules based on survey, parent feedback, and student need
March 2015 – Shared draft schedules with McMurray staff, solicited feedback, and made modificationsMarch 2015 – Share schedules with K-3 teachers to increase ease of grade-to-grade transitions for students (improve K-6 continuity)A il t M 2015 C ti t li it f db k d April to May 2015 – Continue to solicit feedback and make adjustments as recommended
June 2015 – Finalize schedule
Uninterrupted time for Academic Subjects Planned time for acceleration and remediation Planned time for acceleration and remediation◦ Reading Response to Intervention and Math Lab
Increased instructional time for the Related Increased instructional time for the Related Arts Courses, i.e., Art, Music, Physical Education, and World Languages
Music ensembles back into the school day◦ Collaborated with a world renowned local musicianC l i ti f t h Common planning time for teachers
Reduce course conflicts for students
Professional Development and pTraining◦ Carnegie STEM Excellence Pathway g yPartner Workshop◦ Cal-U Center for Innovation Collaborative PTMS 3-D Printing and Coding K – 12 STEM Vision Training with Teachers
Course Alignment and Activities◦ K – 12 Curriculum Alignment Scope and Sequence Work Computer Applications 8 Computer Applications 8 Be the Boss Program
Theatre Exhibit and Design Class◦ Student Activities Highlights Future Cities Competition Future Pilots League Future Pilots League The Hour of Code K’Nex Design Challenge
Expanding Partnerships◦ National Math & Science Initiative (NMSI)◦ Peters Township Library Finch Robots◦ Cal-U Center for Innovation LabCal U Center for Innovation Lab◦ Pennsylvania FIRST Robotics Hosted First Tech Robotics Competition
Exploring more STEM Career Fair and Exploring more STEM Career Fair and Mentoring Opportunities◦ Carnegie Mellon Universityg y◦ Robert Morris University◦ Westinghouse
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