Scofield Magnet Middle School W Who we are

Scofield Magnet Middle School

W Who we are? Scott Clayton – Principal Donna Gardner – Assistant Principal James Forde – Administrative Intern Betsy Benenson-School Counselor Je-Nean Fox-School Counselor Adrian Arango- Math Dana Annattone- Math James Fallon- Social Studies Sue De. Brisco- Social Studies Louise Mc. Minn- Technology Kathleen Brooker- Art Liz Rosano- ELA Anna Chakravarti- ELA Lauren Schneider-Special Education

Our Mission Statement: Scofield Magnet Middle School respects the unique characteristics and individuality of emerging adolescents. Our staff, in partnership with parents and students, strives to develop independent and responsible learners in both heterogeneous and homogeneous groupings. Through our unique school culture, we address the physical, social, and emotional needs that further intellectual development. While using an interdisciplinary approach to learning, special emphasis is placed on math, science, and technology. The school is strongly committed to implementing the principles of the Carnegie Foundation Report and the Coalition of Essential Schools.

Curriculum – Scofield teaches the honors curriculum. We do not track or level students. Groupings – Students are grouped heterogeneously for every class except eighth grade math and Spanish. In these classes, students are homogeneously grouped based on district criteria. Special Education – Scofield’s special education teachers practice the push-in/full inclusion model. Parents of special education students are strongly encouraged to seek out services at their district school before pursuing the lottery process.

Grade Level Teams Grades 6– 8 • Each grade is divided into two teams of approximately 100 students. • The teams are made up of five academic teachers which include: Science Math Language Arts Social Studies Art/Technology (split 50/50 for the year) Scratch, Star Logo, Photoshop, Indesign, 3 d Printing • Heterogeneous grouping/Flexible Scheduling • Remain together for three years

Advisory • The academic team teachers also serve as advisory teachers. Students have advisory every morning for 30 minutes. • The purpose of advisory is to provide students an opportunity to establish a healthy adult connection with one particular teacher in a small group setting. The advisory teacher is also the primary parent resource. • School-wide themes are developed by our advisory committee.

Scofield Strives to. . . Set high expectations Meet personal and academic goals Model positive behavior Show respect and demonstrate personal responsibility to our community.

Academic Schedules & Groupings… • Block scheduling-We do not have any Bells! • Academic class time and frequency is determined by each team • Times and frequency change throughout the year to support Scofield’s interdisciplinary approach. • Daily Common Planning time for all teachers • Teams determine the makeup of the heterogeneous class groups and throughout the year, rearrange those groups so that they too, better support interdisciplinary learning. • Exploratory classes (PE, Music, Spanish etc. ) follow a standard schedule. Every grade has two different Exploratory classes a day. Exploratory classes can be either year or semester long.

Extracurricular Activities… • Intramural Sports - Meet after school and include a variety of activities for all students • Scofield Sports Teams - Basketball, Softball, Baseball and Cross & Country • Stamford Youth Sports - Wrestling, Cheerleading • Academic Clubs - Math Team, Lego Robotics, Inventors Club, STEAM Club, Technology Club, Art Clubs, Field Hockey, Yearbook, Student Government, CPEP and Homework Club

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8 th Grade Capstone-Exhibition • Mandatory graduation requirement for all Scofield students. • Project focuses on Technology • There are four components: Written Research Paper Oral Presentation Creative and Visual Components • Annual Potluck Supper – An informational meeting for parents with a thorough breakdown of the entire project.

Accolades… New England League of Middle Schools Spotlight School for Effective Middle Level Practices CT Association of Schools Exemplary Teaming Practices Chinese Sister School Shandong University Hosted 3 visits of 15 -20 teachers/students Sent 2 teachers in 2011 and 3 teachers in 2012 CT State Dept. of Education “High-Needs” students outperform state averages. Hewlett Packard Innovations in Education Grant $265, 000 awarded to Scofield

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