Ranchland Hills Middle School

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How to Start a PLC on Your Campus
TSI Conference Region XIII
Ranchland Hills Middle School Ysleta Independent
School District El Paso, Texas
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YISD Vision Statement
All students who enroll in our schools will
graduate from high school, fluent in two or more
languages, prepared and inspired to continue
their education in a four-year college,
university or institution of higher education so
that they become successful citizens in their
community
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Video
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Bel Air Feeder Area
One High School
Two Middle Schools
Five Elementary Schools
One Pre-K Center
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Ranchland Hills Demographics 2005 - 2006
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Ranchland Hills Demographics2004-2005
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RHMS Facts
RHMS Facts

• 2005-2006 Only recognized middle school in El
  Paso County
• National Blue Ribbon School 2001-2002
• Only campus in the Ysleta district
• that uses 4MAT model in all classrooms
• Recognized for six consecutive years from 2000 -
  2005

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Voice to Consensus
We have arrived at consensus when all points of
view have been heard, and the will of the group
is evident even to those who MOST oppose it.
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Fist to Five

• 5 - Ill champion
• 4 - Strongly Agree
• 3 - Agree
• 2 - Reservations
• 1 - Oppose
• Fist - Veto

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Norms
The standards of behaviors by which we agree to
operate while we are in a group.
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Why are Norms Important?

• Creates consistency
• Addresses the I dont know
• Gives emphasis on what is important in ..a
  group.
• Sets forth expectations and ..requirements
  for participation.

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Steps for Establishing Norms

• Members identify own needs and share their norms.
• Brainstorm missing norms that might be helpful to
  the group.
• Ask for agreement from total group and work
  toward consensus.
• Get commitment to norms from all members.
• Post norms and review frequently.

By J. Killion/NSDC
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Needs Assessment

• Academic Concerns
• Discipline Concerns
• School Environment
• One Good / Great Idea

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Pyramids of Interventions

• Pyramid of Behavior
• Pyramid of Academics
• Pyramid of Dress Code
• Pyramids of Absences

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Pyramid of Intervention Academic
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4MAT
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4MAT
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Traveling Trophies

• Curriculum
• Student Advocacy
• Creativity
• Leadership

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Closing
PLC Definition
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Questions and Answers
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Thank you very much!
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