Principal's Reflection:
During the week of November 14, DESE representatives came to our district for four days to conduct a comprehensive program review. The group met with all stakeholders and supplied us with a brief, but helpful verbal report on what we are doing well and what we need to improve on. The report recommendations, summarized by Superintendent Carpenter, were not surprising to us and will continue to be embedded in our future work.
On Saturday November 19 I received a call at approximately 7pm on from an excited Rose Richard and Amanda Kosloki informing me that a record number of our music students successfully auditioned for Cape Cod, Southeastern, and States! Over the weekend it occurred to me that in the over 40 hours of DESE's visit they never once inquired about our powerhouse music and fine arts department. Upon further discussion with staff who attended focus groups it became clear that we were never asked about many of the terrific opportunities we offer our students outside state tested content areas. Including our school culture, our diverse range of clubs, our athletic program, our world languages, wellness program offerings, our student impact on the community, our enrichment offerings, etc.
This article, and potential new state focus on assessing schools on their culture and their development of the "whole" child, give me hope that we will someday move away from the test centered school measures. I am encouraged by the Indicators of school quality or student success listing referred to in the article, and know that MRHS is already focusing on many of these indicators. We will continue to develop the "whole" child, one that is prepared for the academic, societal, and ethical challenges that lie ahead. I can't wait for the day the state catches up!
Principal's Vision & Focus (*Presentation from 11.29.30 Faculty Meeting)
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Swimming with the Sharks!
Join the admin team this Friday in A213 (7:30am-8am) to discuss any issues/concerns, or drop by to have some coffee, a morning treat and friendly conversation- great way to start your day. See you there!
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