MRHS Shark Sightings Post 23 3.28.17

TODAY! AGENDA

1. Welcome- Shark Shout Outs 
2. Grading Committee Presentation (Grading Committee)
3. NEASC: Core Values, Beliefs & 21st Century Learning Update (Rachel/Deb)
4. Turn it in  - Rachel
5. Jawsome Update (Mike & Jawsome Data Team)
6. Ad Lucem - Bob
7. Summer Reading - Sarah/Rachel
8. Department Heads
9. Good of the order
10. Adjourn

Five Guidelines to Make School Innovation Successful

Principal Reflection:

I consider MRHS an innovative school on the move.  I make this statement based on the tremendous progress we've made in just under 3 years.  From our first year when we were just learning each other's names to a place where our culture is thriving as a "Home Away from Home."  Innovation to me is a mindset, it is about taking risks, being comfortable with failing (but not satisfied), and sharing and celebrating great ideas.   Just look at our new Jawsome hour and the positive impact that is having on our school.  Remember, no one else around is doing this!  We are also rolling out a new Global Studies program, again unique to our area and risk we are willing to take to allow our students more opportunities.  We have addressed the third rail of education - homework and did so relatively smoothly.  We are also reviewing and revising our grading practices and not afraid to challenge ourselves to do better for kids.  And finally, we are developing our collective Core Values, Beliefs and 21st Century Learning Expectations this year to guide our decisions moving forward.  The list goes on and on.  

This article may help us as we implement our new values and beliefs.  It points out some simple truths that have been successful in moving the Science Leadership Academy forward.  Do you agree with the five guidelines? Would you replace any? Add to the list? 

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