We want your input! We’re writing to inform our school community about our campus Targeted Improvement Plan (or TIP), and asking for your feedback on our strategies and curriculum. Our goal is to continue with implementation of these curriculums at A.C. Blunt Middle School by applying for the grants that will allow us to do so.
We are working on a Targeted Improvement Plan to improve learning at A.C. Blunt Middle School. A Targeted Improvement Plan is a strategy designed to address specific areas of underperformance or concern by identifying clear goals, implementing focused interventions, and closely monitoring progress to pinpoint and improve student achievement.
This past year we implemented a new curriculum, Amplify ELA, in all of our ELAR classes 6th-8th grade. Amplify ELA, also known as Amplify CKLA, focuses on building strong reading and writing skills through a content-rich approach, integrating foundational skills learned in earlier grades with increasingly complex texts while emphasizing knowledge acquisition across various subjects like science, social studies, and the arts, all grounded in the science of reading principles. Lessons include close reading, vocabulary development, writing practice, and diverse text types to foster comprehension and critical thinking abilities.
This is our third year of implementation with our math program Carnegie 6-8. Carnegie Math curriculum for grades 6-8 focuses on building a deep conceptual understanding of math concepts through a coherent progression of topics, emphasizing the “why” behind the mathematical operations, with a strong focus on visual models and real-world applications, while incorporating regular fluency practice an opportunities for students to to apply their knowledge to solve complex problems across different contexts.
If you would like to provide feedback regarding the Targeted Improvement Plan, our strategies, or curriculum, please complete the form linked here by Friday, February 7: https://forms.gle/wieHTs2mMz8evW999
We appreciate your support and input.