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Here are links to the Meeting Minutes for the LSC @ Jackson HS. Please attend when you can - meetings are open to the public. Dates and time will be posted on the calendar.
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Why should anyone bother attending meetings, become involved with schools or participate in any stakeholder activities? Information gathering is crucial to making solid decisions going forward. The best way to gather information is to communicate with folks, and this happens as we all attend meetings and participate in online forums. Please take the time to advocate for your community schools by participating. Bring your children – they will learn an important lesson about advocacy that will serve them well in the future. Check the schedule for your local school. If they don't post a robust calendar, then ask if you can help!
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CONTACT Sharonda Murrell Academy Leader & IB Coordinator if you have questions that you don't get answered here. Subscribe to the SEACS Google Group Email: Visit this group Join SEACS on Facebook DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEYS Review the four proposed scenarios SURVEY FEEDBACK PLEASE provide yours now! APS BLOG Check up on latest news... __SEACS met at Maynard H. Jackson High School last Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7PM. For those of you unable to attend, here are the notes from that meeting.
seacs_meeting_september_15.docDownload File _See attached document from the first meeting of the Building Renovation Kick-off meeting. We have asked that SEACS members be included on this committee.
_A letter from Ms. Murrell...
Maynard H. Jackson High School Faculty and Staff and Community Stakeholders: It is my pleasure to announce that Maynard H. Jackson High School received notification that our application for candidacy for the IB Diploma Programme was accepted! Maynard H. Jackson High School is a Candidate School for the Diploma Programme! The school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share common philosophy; a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Maynard H. Jackson High School believes is important for our students. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to many more great things to come as we complete Academic Year 2 Candidate Phase/Request for Authorization! Regards, S. Murrell Exciting Minutes from the IB Leadership Team Meeting last Tuesday... Please read! If you are interested in becoming a member of the IB Leadership Team, please email Ms. Murrell
Maynard H. Jackson International Baccalaureate (IB) Leadership Meeting Minutes Tuesday May 17, 2011 The meeting began with introductions. The team members reviewed the mission statement and made the following changes: Initial Mission Statement Ensure a rigorous academic program for all students that develop inquisitive, knowledgeable, and caring global citizens Empower our school community to foster a peaceful world through inter-cultural understanding and respect Revised Mission Statement
Ms. Leslie Grant of Southeast Atlanta Communities for Schools (SEACS) presented an idea for utilizing the rooftop to create a school garden. She suggested that this would be a great idea for students to earn community service hours through the IB Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS) component. Mr. Kamal Nuri of Truly Living Well talked about urban farmer and the possibility of Maynard H. Jackson High School students growing organic, chemical and pesticide free food on the rooftop of the high school. He proposed embedding the garden experience into the IB curriculum-particularly the Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS). Ms. Kyla Zaromoore, a community environmental educator for the Southeastern Horticultural Society, expressed the desire to partner with Maynard H. Jackson High School to assist teachers with strategies on how to use the garden as a classroom. She currently supervises summer camps for students to practice gardening. She also stated that students will enhance their technological skills by utilizing the internet to advertise the agricultural products they will grow. Coan middle school teachers will be training on developing garden-based lesson plans and units. Shannon Smith of SoulShine would like to create an entrepreneur leadership agricultural program that would be owned and operated by the students at Maynard H. Jackson High School. She currently operates a business with elementary school students; the students make crafts with the proceeds from the sale of these items being donated to impoverished women in India. She stated that some students thrive better out of the classroom and the ownership of an agricultural business would foster leadership in students and empower them to be responsible citizens. Ashley Rouse, a sustainability specialist from Sodexo-Jackmont was instrumental in recruiting experts in the field of urban farming. Ms. Etienne LeGrand, president and co-founder of the W.E.B. Dubois Society shared information about the in-school program where students are assisted with making good choices and are provided with twenty-first century skills. Dubois’ programs aim to disrupt the thinking and culture of anti-intellectualism and instill in children an appreciation for academic success and achievement. Through the Dubois experience, students learn important skills and have the opportunity to compete globally. Ms. LeGrand suggested that the phrase “critical and creative thinkers” be added to the mission statement. Her organization’s website is www.webduboissociety.org. Mr. Virgil Murray, Executive Director of the Maynard Jackson Youth Foundation provided information about Foundation and its leadership components. It is designed to assist students with developing leadership and communications skills as well as critical thinking skills. The foundation provides a nine month Leadership Academy program for high school students. The Academy focuses on leadership, critical thinking, entrepreneurship, public service and civic engagement, and college preparation and continued education. Dr. Travis Tatum, the husband of Spelman College president Dr. Beverly Tatum, teaches critical thinking skills to the foundation’s students. Isolda Antonio, program coordinator for student support spoke about the Jump Start program offered to all rising 9th graders in APS to help them transition to high school. The program focuses on skills such as organization, time management, and Avid strategies. Ms. Antonio also distributed flyers to all team members. The IB application submission deadline has been extended to May 31, 2011. There will be an informational session for parents of Pre-IB accepted students on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Maynard H. Jackson High. There will be a Pre-IB Diploma Program Discussion and Small Learning Communities’ Showcase on Tuesday May, 17, 2011 at 7:00p.m. at Maynard H. Jackson High School. Thanks to Phil Cooper and Shane Little for hosting the party last weekend! It was amazing to meet so many new faces... Thanks to Ms. Sharonda Murrell and Ms. Phyllis Earls for representing Jackson HS – Nice to chat with you! Folks, please keep an eye out for future SEACS socials and events!
We know it's been a long year!
To show their appreciation for our local teachers and to offer an opportunity for the district faculties to meet before year end, Vickery's Glenwood Park will be hosting a Teacher Social on Thursday May 19 from 3.45 - 6pm. Just show your APS ID card to Tommy or Mary at the bar and enjoy $1 Bud Light cans, Vickery's famous $6 Martinis and 20% off all food. If the weather is fine, tables will be set up outside & reserved especially for you so you can enjoy the patio, get in a game of Bocce in the square. Vickery's is located at: 933 Garrett Street, Atlanta, GA 30316 |
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