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We Are Not Average or Common!The average educator during this time of the year is commonly saying things such as, "X number of days left!" Average students are not doing too much because they feel the year is over and they are ready for the summer. We are average or common! There are nineteen more opportunities to get the best out of our students. We have to use these chances to the best of our abilities. Testing season is upon us and we have to have our students to their very best. Let's prepare them to raise the bar and increase our results. Ultimately, this is how we will be judged. Please share what we are focusing on with your students and parents. 1. Practicing Explicit Direct Instruction (E.D.I) strategies for student engagement. 2. Taking a closer look at individual students and employing interventions with the help of parents. 3. Reducing student tardies and holding students accountable for being to class on time. 4. Wearing ID's (Our ID machine had ID issues at the start of the school year, but we will have more focus on ID's this week) 5. Interpreting student data and making decisions for student improvement. Reflecting and Refocusing is key to being the best professional educators for the success of our young Raiders! We are W.J. Keenan High School, Home of the Champion Raiders! | Featured Points To Focus On
| Raider Dates To RememberMonday, May 9, 2022 Faculty Meeting 3:30 p.m. in the theater / Bring your devices Student Climate Surveys Make Up STAR Testing Make Up EOC Testing
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 EOC Testing Student Climate Surveys Make Up
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 EOC Testing
Thursday, May 12, 2022 Athletic Physicals, 5:00 pm EOC Testing Friday, May 13, 2022 EOC Testing Plan Ahead
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We Are Not Average or Common!
The average educator during this time of the year is commonly saying things such as, "X number of days left!"
Average students are not doing too much because they feel the year is over and they are ready for the summer.
We are average or common!
There are nineteen more opportunities to get the best out of our students. We have to use these chances to the best of our abilities.
Testing season is upon us and we have to have our students to their very best. Let's prepare them to raise the bar and increase our results.
Ultimately, this is how we will be judged.
Please share what we are focusing on with your students and parents.
1. Practicing Explicit Direct Instruction (E.D.I) strategies for student engagement.
2. Taking a closer look at individual students and employing interventions with the help of parents.
3. Reducing student tardies and holding students accountable for being to class on time.
4. Wearing ID's (Our ID machine had ID issues at the start of the school year, but we will have more focus on ID's this week)
5. Interpreting student data and making decisions for student improvement.
Reflecting and Refocusing is key to being the best professional educators for the success of our young Raiders!
We are W.J. Keenan High School, Home of
the Champion Raiders!
Featured Points To Focus On
- Talk with our students about what we stand for and how to define our school in a positive light.
- Assign students at least one NewsELA article per week in your class.
- Use Schoology daily to upload assignments and require students to use it as a resource.
- Require students sign out before using the restroom and turn your signature record in at the end of the day.
- Continue to discuss the dress code with students and the importance of avoiding being tardy by getting to class on time.
- Make sure to take attendance every block and communicate to students the importance of being on time (Please check your email regarding attendance and allow time to teach our students expectations.)
- Submit your lesson plans to your Department Leader and Subject Administrator weekly.
- Make sure you communicate your standards, objectives, and agenda when teaching. Also, write them on your board or have them clearly posted in the room.
- Constantly check for understanding using different methods.
- Contact parents regarding attendance/ behavior/academic issues. Maintain a contact log, which will be turned in each Wednesday to your subject administrator.
- Develop rapport, build strong relationships, and set expectations for students.
Raider Dates To Remember
Monday, May 9, 2022
Faculty Meeting 3:30 p.m. in the theater / Bring your devices
Student Climate Surveys Make Up
STAR Testing Make Up
EOC Testing
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
EOC Testing
Student Climate Surveys Make Up
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
EOC Testing
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Athletic Physicals, 5:00 pm
EOC Testing
Friday, May 13, 2022
EOC Testing
Plan Ahead
- May 6-May 25 - EOC Testing
- May 23 - Athletic Awards, in the theater 6:00 pm
- May 24 Senior grades due
- June 3 Final Grade Verification due/last day for students
- June 3 Last Day for Teachers
W.J. Keenan High School
Our Mission
The mission of W. J. Keenan High School is to provide engaging educational opportunities through a rigorous curriculum, cutting edge technology, and partnerships to extend to our diverse community and produce first class citizens who will contribute to the present and excel in the future. WE ARE KEENAN!
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a nationally known high school that is highly regarded for its academic excellence, leadership in cutting edge technology, science, environmental, and career based programs. A high school that builds strong relationships with all stakeholders and continues a culture where the expectation is to lead, set the example, and raise standards for all to follow.
