Captain's Log
PASS CHRISTIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Ahoy, Pirates!
March 16, 2020, we begin to write a new chapter in our history. We wondered how we would fully reach the depths of our district. Would we be able to overcome barriers and reach students of poverty? special needs? gifted? ELL? Tier 3? without computers? no wifi in the home? To say that we have been a ship out on rough seas may be an understatement. Over the last two weeks, you have controlled the sails and turned our district back toward our mission by putting our beliefs to work. As I looked at the parents' posts, like the one that serves as our backdrop this week, it became apparent that YOU made it happen! What a testament to the Pirate Legacy!
You are all to be applauded for the work you continue to do for our children, district, and community. Remember to be creative and to find joy as you continue to work through this challenge. Never surrender! With that, I submit the Captain's Log. #nosurrender #2020vision #committedtoeXcellence #eXcellencemarksthespot cje
Photo Credit: Proud Pirate Parent -- Notice the Battle Flag Signifying NO SURRENDER!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Expiring Educator License?
How to Apply for a One-Year Extension on Your Standard License
Those educators holding a standard Mississippi educator license that is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2020, may request a one-year extension by printing and completing a paper Licensure Application for renewal. Please upload the application to your Educator Licensure Management System (ELMS) account for processing.
This extension applies only to standard Mississippi educator licenses held by administrators, teachers, and instructional support personnel that will expire on June 30, 2020. Those educators who have already completed all requirements for licensure renewal are encouraged to complete the application process for obtaining their five-year license.
Visit the MDE Licensure page for further updates: www.mdek12.org/OTL/OEL/Updates
NOTE: You must submit your license renewal application to receive the one-year extension. If you have completed all requirements for licensure, please submit your application ASAP.
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MEALS 2 GO & GRAB AND GO UPDATE
Friday, March 27, 2020, Student Meal Count (x2 to for total meals served):
DeLisle Elementary School
Drive-Up - 212
Bus 1 - 58
Van - 36
Total - 306
K-8 Center for Excellence
Drive-Up - 177
Bus 1 - 153
Bus 2 - 89
Total - 419
District Total: 725 Students/1,450 meals
New Policy Suspensions Allow Us to Protect Our Work
It is important that we protect the work that has been done with our children to keep them progressing on their grade-level standards. Feedback is critical to our students' growth. Make sure you are providing timely feedback to our students and parents each week. Be sure that the work is meaningful; yet, be mindful of the type and amount of work that is being assigned.
Principals are collecting information regarding the number of students you have reached and who are engaging in their work to give us usable data when devising our policy addenda.
SPRING BREAK 2020: APRIL 6-10
MDE UPDATES_NEW!
Thursday, the SBE suspended several statewide policies to manage the impact of extended school closures due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) public health crisis. The policy suspensions apply only to students and educator candidates in the 2019-20 school year and educator preparation program applicants through December 2021.
Below is a summary of the key policy suspensions for 2019-20. View the SBE meeting back-up material on the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) website for full details and a complete list of SBE policy suspensions for the 2019-20 school year.
- Graduation for the Class of 2020
Current seniors who meet all district and state requirements may graduate this school year. The requirement that students take end-of-course assessments in Algebra I, English II, Biology and U.S. History has been suspended for seniors because these assessments cannot be administered in spring 2020. Statewide, students are required to earn a minimum of 24 Carnegie units to graduate.
- Students Scheduled to Take High School End-of-Course Assessments
Any student in grades 7 through 12 who is currently enrolled in Algebra I, Biology, English II and/or U. S. History during the 2019-20 school year will not be required to take and/or pass the corresponding end-of-course subject area test(s) or meet one of the options in lieu of passing the test(s) to meet graduation requirements.
- High School Credits (Carnegie Units)
School districts shall determine a process for awarding a Carnegie unit credit for courses that are incomplete for school year 2019-20. Local school boards have the authority to suspend or amend their graduation policies for the 2019-20 school year, provided the policies continue to meet state standards.
- 3rd Graders
Current 3rd graders will be promoted to 4th grade for the 2020-21 school year if the student meets all other district requirements for promotion.
- Education Preparation Program Entry
Candidates seeking admission to an SBE-approved traditional or non-traditional educator preparation program on or before December 31, 2021, are exempt from the educator preparation program entry testing criterion. The exemption extends through the 2021 calendar year to mitigate the impact of a prolonged suspension of candidate testing nationwide.
- Education Preparation
Spring 2020 educator licensure candidates no longer need to meet the minimum of 12 weeks of full-day student teaching to become licensed. The MDE will continue to work collaboratively with Education Preparation Providers (EPP) to determine the acceptable experiences necessary for student teaching and demonstration of teaching competency prior to licensure.
- Previous SBE Actions
The SBE voted on March 19 to suspend all required federal and state assessments for the 2019-20 school year, to seek a waiver from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for federal accountability requirements and to allow school districts to forego the requirement of a 180-day school year per state law for school closure. ED informed MDE on March 20 of its intention to issue a formal approval of MDE’s waiver request in the coming weeks.
- Local Policies
Local school districts have the authority to establish additional policies regarding grading, promotion, retention and graduation. Contact school districts for details on local policies.
To listen to the board meeting, click the video below.
MDE Webinars: Review of State Board of Education Actions
The MDE will host two webinars on Friday, April 3, 2020, to review the State Board of Education actions taken on March 26, 2020, related to assessment, accountability, graduation requirements, course grades and licensure requirements.
- COVID19 Changes Impacting Accountability, Assessment, Graduation, and Course Grades
Friday, April 3, 2020
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
No registration required. Use this link to join the webinar at 9 a.m. April 3.
- COVID19 Changes Impacting Licensure and Educator Preparation Programs
Friday, April 3, 2020
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
No registration required. Use this link to join the webinar at 10:30 a.m. April 3.
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Pirate e-Learning Academy is in Full Swing!! #excellence
PELA RESOURCES
Weekly Logs
Where's the Superintendent?
APRI 01: MASS Webconference w/Lt. Governor Hoseman @ 1:30 pm
APR 03: COVID19 Changes Impacting Accountability, Assessment, Graduation, & Course Grades @ 9 am
Contact Info
Email: cevers@pc.k12.ms.us
Website: www.pc.k12.ms.us
Location: 6457 Kiln Delisle Road, Pass Christian, MS, USA
Phone: 228-216-9184
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passpiratepride
Twitter: @pcppridealerts