Welcome to CONNECT! Bondy 2017-2018 Agenda Overview
Meet the team, explore the program, and dive into the details of the CONNECT initiative at Bondy for the academic year 2017-2018. Discover the pillars of the program - mentoring, personalized learning time, and project-based learning. Students are empowered through one-on-one mentoring sessions, personalized learning plans, and real-world project challenges. The platform enables students to set goals, track progress, and access resources anytime. Grades are based on cognitive skills, content mastery, and additional tasks. Join us in shaping a dynamic learning experience where every student can thrive and excel.
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Welcome to CONNECT! Bondy 2017-2018
Agenda: Meet Our Team Program Overview Tablet Information Student Schedules 7th Grade General Meeting @ 5:30pm Cafeteria 2
7th & 8th Grade CONNECT Teams
4 3 Pillars of the Connect Program Mentoring Personalized Learning Time (PLT) Project Time Bondy CONNECT
5 Each Student will have a mentor teacher to meet with weekly. Students will set learning goals with their mentor and make plans to reach those goals. Student-driven meetings to discuss the plan for the week and reflect on the previous week. Mentoring Mentoring conversation is recorded and emailed to parents.
6 Students are working at their own pace through Focus Area content. Personalized Learning Time (PLT) Focus Areas contain Playlists. So what does this look like? Workshops, Peer Tutoring, Small Group Instruction, Whole Group Interruptions, One on One Tutoring, etc.
Project Time 7 Intended to mimic real-world problems and work. Students develop the higher level thinking and life skills, such as critical thinking, communication and problem solving. Students are graded based on the Cognitive Skills Rubric.
The Platform Every student has a Personalized Learning Plan where they: Set learning and personal growth goals. Track progress. Receive immediate feedback. Able to access resources at any time 24/7. 8
9 Projects 70%: Cognitive Skills are assessed in each project. Highest Score is Counted CONNECT Grades Power Focus Areas 21%: Essential Content Mastery is Essential to Success Students Must Pass All Power Focus Areas Additionals 9%: Important, but not Essential Students get points based on percentage completed.
10 Black Black CONNECT Math Grades Concept Units 40% Is the color of coal, ebony, and of outer space. It is the darkest color, the result of the absence of or complete absorption of light. Students receive grades for their demonstration of multiple math concepts in each concept unit. Students must complete every concept unit to pass a class.
11 CONNECT Grades Cont. Pass/Fail system is used for Progress Reports and Report Cards. Students show Mastery with 80% or higher. Students must meet eligibility requirements to participate in UIL events.
12 Tablet Information $25 Fee Tablets will be distributed to CONNECT students on Wednesday Aug. 23rd Students must have a tablet for CONNECT.
13 Thank You!!! Student Schedules may be picked up at the back table. Students may walk the building and find their classrooms following the 7th Grade General Meeting in the Cafeteria. Sign In and include your Contact Information Contact: Mrs. Griffin, CONNECT Assistant Principal tgriffin@pasadenaisd.org