West Chatham Middle School
April 9, 2026
West Chatham Middle School
"Champions in the Making"
School Council
April 9, 2026
7:30 am
Meeting Details
Agenda & Minutes
WCMS School Council
Date: April 9, 2026 7:30 AM
Location: Virtual
Time: 0730-0830
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Team Members Check-in/sign-in: Dr. Jones, Dr. Lott-Hicks, Mrs. Hollis, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Hodge Norms -
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| 20 Minutes |
Objective 1: Instructional Leadership
Innovative Schools Conference Conference team presented Ted Talk Tuesday 6 sessions Making Words Work Executive Function Lost Boys-Closing the Academic Success Gap Changing the Game in Math Classrooms Strategy Slam Reset Strategy -A survey was sent out to staff for feedback regarding the professional development sessions given by those who attended the Innovative School Summit. Staff provided positive feedback and seemed to enjoy the professional development sessions. CT3 Realtime Teacher Coaching Academic Coach-New implementation MAP Growth/Achievement Overview Growth Percentile 42nd Math Winter Achievement 43rd percentile Math Spring Achievement 40th percentile Growth Percentile 44th Reading Winter Achievement 42nd percentile Reading Spring Achievement 41st percentile -There was a decline for Spring MAP administration. The district changed their decision from not requiring EOY MAP to requiring it. The decline is most likely due to student testing fatigue.
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Objective 2: Family and Community Engagement 13 April 2026 GMAS Pep Rally -Motivational for students. There will be a DJ 16 April 2026 Science Department Family Engagement Night 6:00-8:00 pm -Band and chorus concert as well 18 April 2026 West Chatham 2nd Annual Family & Friends Tailgate Planning Committee 20 April- 1 May 2026 GMAS Testing Window Community Partnership Reports JC Lewis Oil Change Event Goodwill Clothes Drive $1000.00 Jeremiah Ice $690.00 Kona Ice Givebacks- $721.99 |
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Objective 4: Attendance Recovery-State Mandate Seat Time Saturday School - 18 Apr, and 2 May 21st Century students - Mon-Thurs Non-21st Century students- Mon-Fri -Right now, there are 87 students who have not met attendance requirements. |
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Questions, Concerns, Comments None |
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