Students in Mrs. Burton's social studies class at West Middle digging into texts to provide evidence in their writing!
Ms. Kesten and Ms. Hobbs have a great PLC where instruction is planned using HQIRs and summative assessments that detail success criteria for learning.
Ms. Whipple helps her students understand their mastery level by providing a checklist of success criteria for a standard.
Thanks JELV for recognizing JCS Transportation's Mario Ross for going above and beyond to help their school and students. We are proud to have him as part of our Transportation team!
Mr. Newton’s diesel tech students are working hard this semester!
Second year students are rebuilding engines in a shop simulation. Each engine has a Forman, parts rep, and tool rep. They are communicating with each other and other groups for engine torque specs and engine building techniques.
First year students have begun pre-trip and preventive maintenance inspections, as well as learning about tire maintenance. Way to go! 🛞
Mr. Pitney's students applied formulas for surface area and volume... to their entire project! Great job utilizing non-linguistic representations and cooperative learning to engage your students, Mr. Pitney!
Our East and West High marching bands had a great start to their seasons this past weekend!
In Mrs. Napier’s health science class, they are studying the integumentary system and did a lab activity last week to simulate a skin wound! 🩹
Students were tasked to develop their own case study of a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th degree burn. They created the burn out of glue, toilet paper, gasoline, paint, powder make-up and popsicle stick. Students then presented their case study with details on the type of injury, and how to prevent the injury!
They also reviewed the importance of fire safety and burn prevention by educating students on checking for working smoke detectors in their home 🧯
Scroll to the end if you have a strong stomach - these students did a great job making them look REAL! Good job!
Congrats to Paul Rodrigues, nominated by Eli Cox for the Extra Yard Teacher recognition! Both were featured on the SEC channel this weekend. Go Colts...Go Cats!
Custodial Services, Taking Care of Business!
EJMS teachers engage in a collaborative debrief after a restorative circle, reflecting on strategies to support student behavior and foster a positive classroom environment. Great work Hilltoppers Team!
Our district arts teachers worked hard on growth, collaboration, and content area PLCs. It's going to be a great year!
District CRAs developing team missions to guide their collaborative work.
Mr. Ditzenberger is a model for his use of the Instructional Framework to keep students engaged and learning how to breakdown the themes in poetry.
Impressive PLC Meeting at Brookside - intentionally focused on triangulating multiple fall sources of data to assign groups to maximize stretch growth for all students! #BESPLC
Mr. Tingle led a training for JCTC teachers on implementing Blended Learning in their classrooms.
Special educators Christina Tyson, Erin Gullette, and Tara McInturf collaborated with Kim Gayheart’s first-grade classroom at Nicholasville Elementary to address the various emotional and academic needs of students.
Thank you all for your dedication to every student!
Elementary administrators and instructional coaches were trained on providing feedback and tools for math teachers as they facilitate productive struggle with students! Our elementary schools are building amazing math learning experiences for JCS students.
Opening meeting of the JCS MSD Cadre for the 24-25 school year. Intentional collaboration and professional growth for all students!
Circle Up! East Middle teachers spent their day training with Margaret Sumney- thank you to KDE for selecting EJMS as your partner school for restorative practice support! #proudtoroar
