Murdock High School

Welcome
August 28, 2017
 Introductions
New Staff-recruitment

Jon Brien English

Andrew Collins Technology Education
Candace Frye English
Ofelia Maskewich World Languages
Collin Shaughnessy Social Studies
Ralph Olsen Encore Interim Principal
 Staff Family Events
Congratulations!

Marcias first grandchild, Natalie

Stephen got engaged!

Laurel Johanson
Summer Work and Operational Changes

Murdock Academy for Success

Academic Support
Guidance schedule modifications
Secretarial Support
Custodial Work
Handbook Changes
Advisory
 Daily Schedule
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
7:30-8:31 1 2 3 4 5 6
8:34-8:44 Advisory/Breakfast
8:47-9:43 2 3 4 5 6 1
9:46-10:42 3 4 5 6 1 2
10:45-11:08 First Lunch classes on the third floor
10:45-12:07 4 5 6 1 2 3
11:44-12:07 Second Lunch classes on the first and second floors
12:10-1:06 5 6 1 2 3 4
1:09-2:05 6 1 2 3 4 5
Principals Personal Mission

Theme for the Year

Believe You Can Achieve!

Murdock High School Improvement Goals

Professional Development

Consistent Departmental Expectations

Superintendents Goals

Learning
Communication
 Administrators Areas for Emphasis
to Improve Learning
Consistent expectations for students
Best instructional practices Personalization
Improve order in the buildings and minimize classroom
distractions
Classroom visibility monitoring learning
Improve student attendance
Provide qualitative, honest, respectful communication
 Timely instructive evaluation process which is designed to
promote instructional growth
Programmatic changes to reflect the needs of our students
Improve school perception
Promote students to believe they can achieve
Increase student participation and support for co-curricular
activities
Provide user-friendly data for professional reflection and
improved learning
Dashboards
Grade distributions
 Administrative Commitments

Highly visible
Minimize disruptions to the teaching and learning process
Effective evaluation process
Collaborate with all sectors of the MHS community to effectuate
meaningful improvement
Work cooperatively to improve vertical communication with the
middle school
Current data is provided
 Teacher Commitments
Teach course standards and objectives; provide evidence of these
objectives (DDMs)
Make full use of instructional time
Have high expectations that all students will achieve. Accept
responsibility for helping students meet those expectations.
Treat all members of the school community with respect
Help to ensure an orderly atmosphere that is conducive to learning
throughout the building
 Teacher Commitments
Respect confidentiality
Collaborate with one another on a regular basis on current
curriculum, instruction, individual students, and school improvement
initiatives
Practice and model life-long learning
Mandatory Reporting

Jane Greenleaf
 Forms of Discipline

Classroom Management
Detention: Teacher and Office
In-School Suspension
Out of School Suspension

Ralph Borseth: grades 9 and 10

Ralph Olsen: grades 11 and 12
De-escalation

Do Dont
Remain calm Overreact
Isolate the situation Get in a power struggle
Enforce limits Make false promises
Listen Fake attention
Be aware of nonverbal Be threatening
Be consistent Use jargon
De-escalation
When dealing with an acting out student always be aware of
personal space
Invasion of an individuals personal space will increase that persons anxiety
If possible, invite the student into the hallway for a conversation
Be cognizant of your facial expressions, gestures, posture, and
movements
Your behavior can serve to escalate or de-escalate a situation
Be mindful of the tone, volume, and cadence of your voice
Avoid inflections of impatience, condescension, inattention
Keep the volume appropriate for the distance and the situation
Deliver your message using an even rate and rhythm
De-escalation
If de-escalation fails and it becomes necessary to send a student out
of the classroom, heres what administration will do:
For serious offenses, the student will be disciplined, and will not be allowed
to return to the classroom.
If the offense is not particularly egregious, we will speak with the student
about their behavior, and if we determine that they are ready to go back
into the classroom, bring them to your room.
Before allowing them into your room, we will ask the teacher if they are
willing to take the student back.
If the answer is no, the student will be place in the ISR room, no questions asked!
If the teacher is comfortable having the student back in the room, they will be
allowed to return.
 First Week
First Day Schedule
7:30-8:00 Advisory/Breakfast

8:03-8:54 1

8:57-9:48 2

9:51-10:42 3

10:45-11:08 First Lunch

Classes on the third floor
10:45-12:07
4

11:44-12:07 Second Lunch

Classes on the first & second floors

12:10-1:06 5

1:09-2:05 6
 First Week
Second Day Schedule

7:30-8:31 2
Grade 10 Assembly

8:34-8:44 Advisory/Breakfast
8:47-9:43 3
Grade 11 Assembly

9:46-10:42 4
Grade 12 Assembly

10:45-11:08 First Lunch

Classes on the third floor
10:45-12:07
5
11:44-12:07 Second Lunch
Classes on the first & second floors

12:10-1:06 6
Grade 9 Assembly

1:09-2:05 1
 First Week
Third Day Schedule

7:30-8:31 3
Hamilton Presentation

8:34-8:44 Advisory/Breakfast
8:47-9:43 4
9:46-10:42 5
10:45-11:08 First Lunch
Classes on the third floor
10:45-12:07
6
11:44-12:07 Second Lunch
Classes on the first & second floors

12:10-1:06 1
1:09-2:05 2
ELA Advanced and Proficient MCAS Scores
ELA
Percent Scoring Advanced & Proficient
86 86%

85

84

Percent Adv & Proficient

83%
83

82

81
80% 80%
80

79

78

77
2014 2015 2016 2017
Year
ELA Four Year MCAS Comparison
MHS ELA Four Yr MCAS Scores
80%
73%
70% 68%

59%
60%
52%
50%

Percent
40%

28%
30%
21% 20%
20% 17% 16%
14% 15%
13% 12%
3%
10% 5%
0%
0%
2014 2015 2016 2017

Adv Prof NI Fail

Math Advanced and Proficient MCAS Scores
Math
Percent Scoring Advanced and Proficient
62%
62

61%
61 61%

Percent Adv & Proficient

60

59
58%

58

57

56
2014 2015 2016 2017
Year
Math Four Year MCAS Comparison
MHS Math Four Yr MCAS Scores
40%
38%
35%
35% 34%
31%
30% 29% 29% 29%
27%
26%
25%
25% 24%
22%

Percent
20%
15%
15%
12% 12%

10% 8%

5%

0%
2014 2015 2016 2017

Adv Prof NI Fail

Science Advanced and Proficient MCAS Scores
Science
Percent Scoring Advanced & Proficient
70
64%
60

50% 51% 50%

50

Percent Adv & Proficient

40

30

20

10

0
2014 2015 2016 2017
Percent
Science Four Year MCAS Comparison
MHS Science Four Yr MCAS Scores
50% 49%

45% 44% 44% 44%

40% 39%
37%
35%
35%

30%
26%

Percent
25%

20%
15% 15%
15% 12%
10%
10% 8%
7%
6% 6%
5%

0%
2014 2015 2016 2017

Adv Prof NI Fail

 Important Future Dates
September 1-4: 4-Day Labor Day Weekend
First Fire Drill
September 11 Monday Moment of Silence 8:46 a.m.
September 19 Tuesday Open House 6:30-8:00 p.m.
September 27 Wednesday Blood Drive
September 28 Thursday First Term Progress Report
September 29 Friday No School; PD for Teachers
October 4 Wednesday Picture Day
Teacher Recepetion - TBA