Shortly after we return from mid-winter break, our juniors will be tested once again with the Michigan Merit Exam. This test necessitates an adjusted schedule that impacts every grade in the high school during the March 11-13 testing cycle. If you go to the South website, and click on calendars, you will be able to see how the testing schedule will impact students in the respective grades.
The MME is the high-stakes test required of every junior attending a public high school in the state of Michigan. It involves the ACT along with various Michigan subtests to assess progress on the Michigan Merit Curriculum. Taking the test is also a prerequisite for the Michigan Promise Scholarship funds that are designed to assist students in thier pursuit of a post-secondary degree.
We wish all of our juniors well on these assessments!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Juniors...It's Almost Time for the MME
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Recent News
Tim Bearden (North HS Principal) and I recently attended an educational technology workshop in Dearborn. During the workshop, we saw many of the items of hardware and software that other school districts around the state are using. For example, Brandon Community Schools (Ortonville, south of Flint) have implemented the use of interactive whiteboards across half of the district's classrooms last fall, with the remainder to be updated next fall. These pieces of technology help create the atmosphere for increased student engagement and interest.
We are hopeful of getting at least a few units for demonstration purposes into our high schools. This is just one of the examples of the technology that is out there.
Monday, January 28, 2008
PBS Frontline Special
This 9 minute-clip describes the use of technology at suburban Chatham H.S. (NJ). Their integration of technology definitely outpaces the Grosse Pointe high schools, but the clip also shows some disturbing trends, including students who honestly can’t remember the last book they have read (why read, when you can Sparknote). The clip is very thought-provoking and correlates well with much of the information we have read recently.
After viewing the clip, please feel free to share any relevant comments as it relates to our technology plan.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/video/flv/main.html?pkg=2606&seg=2&mod=0
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
I Need Your Input...
The district is looking to upgrade our technology plan. Regarding technology what do we need to consider as we move forward?
