Team Talk
December 7, 2015
Our Mission
This story from the book emphasizes the importance of fueling our positive energy:
A man goes to a village to visit the wise man and he says to the wise man, "I feel like there are two inside me. One dog is this positive, loving, kind, and gentle dog and then have this angry, mean-spirited, and negative dog and they fight all the time. I don't know which is going to win." The wise man thinks for a moment and he says, "I know which one is going to win. The one you feed the most, so feed the positive dog."
Becoming a solution-oriented, collaborative team committed to maintaining a positive environment that fuels risk-taking and the pursuit of excellence in PBL will require us to accept responsibility for the energy we bring to our work. Let's support one another as we strive to be better than we were the day before.
Thank you for you commitment to the the vision for our work as a team so that we will become an outstanding school of choice where students are engaged in project-based learning that develops 21st century skills supported by technology that prepares them for a global competitive society.
Evening of Excellence: Stars Unleashed
It would be awesome if we all attended the event so families will have the opportunity to have a sense of who we are as a community. I look forward to seeing you there!
Climate Survey
Keep in mind that the results represent our school and will be published in the Dallas Morning News. We are by no means perfect, but New Tech is a awesome place to work, learn and grow. If there are areas that we need to address tell us directly and share a solution.
A positive school climate is a collective responsibility.
The positive energy you bring to New Tech is greatly appreciated!
The name and act should be sent via email on Sunday's by 1:00.
Your spirit of collaboration you exhibited is greatly appreciated!
Week of December 7th
12-7
EOC Retesting
12-8
EOC Retesting
12-9
EOC Retesting
12-10
EOC Retesting
Evening of Elegance: Stars Unleashed 5:30-8:00
Open House 5:30-8:00
Week of December 14th
12-5
ACP Testing 1st and 2nd
Staff Holiday Party 3:00-5:00
12-16
ACP Testing 3rd and 4th
Student Early Release 1:45
12-17
ACP Testing 5th and 6th
Student Early Release 1:45
12-18
ACP Testing 7th and 8th
Student Early Release 1:45
January 4th
Professional Development 9:00-4:00
1:00-5:00
Team Planning
1-6
Think Tank 4:45-5:30
DeVeaux's Schedule
SCEI Training
Monday, Dec 7, 2015, 02:00 PM
Ad. Bldg.
Grab and Go Breakfast Review Team Visit
Tuesday, Dec 8, 2015, 08:45 AM
A. Maceo Smith New Tech High School, Stag Road, Dallas, TX, United States
Adrian Luna, executive Director Campus Visit
Wednesday, Dec 9, 2015, 09:30 AM
A. Maceo Smith New Tech High School, Stag Road, Dallas, TX, United States
2015-16 Key Actions
Key Action 1
Increase the number of students performing at the College and Career Ready level as measured by STAAR EOC, AP, ACP, SAT, ACT exams and industry certifications by ensuring students receive high quality first instruction using a PBL model that fosters high levels of engagement supported by technology.
Key Action 2
Throughout the PBL cycle, ensure the curriculum is aligned to standards, accurately assessed and the resulting data utilized to provide improved instructional practice and strategic intervention. Specific attention will be given to underperforming student groups to ensure all students are prepared for a competitive global society.
Key Action 3
Ensure that the operational practices aligns with the mission of New Tech and fosters an evolving culture of trust, respect and responsibility amongst all stakeholders.
A.M.S. New Tech Bronze Recipient
Email: ldeveaux@dallasid.org
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/newtech
Location: 3030 Stag Road, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: (214) 932-7600