At HPS a priority is how our teachers grow in their instructional practices. We correlate our teacher evaluations to our instructional framework to determine what our expectations are when the principal performs the formative and summative evaluations. The district uses the Marzano Evaluation Model.
Congratulations to Devin Dubois on receiving a NDFFA Foundation Grant for his SAE Project in Beef Cattle Production.
Mr. Rieger teaching HHS Physical Science students by performing a density demonstration. Mr. Rieger is student teaching in the science department. Mr. Rieger will graduate from Valley City State University this spring.
To emphasize effective teaching strategies, the School District commits tax payer dollars to researched based curriculum. We are utilizing more digital curriculum for areas such as business, AgEd, and technology courses. Currently our FACS and Arts classes are the most hands on/project based learning for our students.
You know you purchased a great reading curriculum when you have personalized training from the author, Dr. Sharon Walpole, one day and the next day she goes into each classroom to observe, takes notes, and gives corrective criticism to help teachers teach it better. She also met with the Reading Team Strategists to help strengthen their work in differentiated instruction. Thank you ND Department of Public Instruction for the NDSLI grant to make this possible. #BurroPride
Effective teaching in the Hillsboro School District requires time for reflection and feedback for our students. Our strategic plan priorities & HRS levels 3 & 4 include guaranteed & viable curriculum and standards-referenced reporting. Examples of this are proficiency scales, grades, immediate feedback on projects, rough drafts with recommendations and edits, peer evaluation, and group reflection. #BurroPride
Hillsboro Elementary teachers are getting some great Bookworms reading curriculum 📚🐛 training from the author today, Dr. Sharon Walpole. 👏👏
An area of priority for Hillsboro Schools is effective teaching which consists of engaging and motivating our learners. In order to do this, we strive to continue building positive relationships among students and staff and getting to know them outside of school. Our staff does this by attending the student's school and community events they are involved in. We are also working on making homework relevant, and incorporating additional targeted interventions for students. You will find that our teachers are no longer “the rage on the stage”, but are engaging students by being the “guide on the side”. We expect our teacher to immerse our students in an environment that fosters lifelong skills, including creativity, curiosity, risk taking, collaboration, and design thinking.
Hillsboro Elementary is HIRING!
HPS continues to work on Common Vocabulary in our K-12 classrooms for HRS Level 2. It is important for teachers to create a comprehensive vocabulary program that includes basic vocabulary, advanced terms, cognitive verbs, guaranteed academic words, and words that support the academic terms.
Looking for a career at a great school and community? Hillsboro Public Schools is looking for a Superintendent starting in July 2024! Apply by January 31, 2024.
Check out https://www.hillsborok12.com/page/supt-search
Parents/Guardians: Check out this website for Protecting Children From Online Drug Dealers: https://www.addicted.org/supe/teachers/ #BurroPride
Just a regular day for HHS seniors...hanging out with ND Governor Doug Burgum. 😎@GovDougBurgum #BurroPride
Hillsboro HS seniors at the State "WE THE PEOPLE" Competition today in Bismarck. #BurroPride
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 15th!
Parents/Guardians:
Check out this website for Effects of Social Media & Why It Can Lead to Peer Pressure:
https://www.addicted.org/supe/parents/parents-guide-to-peer-pressure/
#BurroPride
Check out the Books of the Month at the HHS/Public Library for January if you need a new read! #BurroPride
Our HPS CURRENT STRATEGIC PRIORITY #2 is Effective Teaching in Every Classroom. With HRS Level 2 this relates to developing and maintaining effective instruction in every classroom. This includes learning goals posted in classrooms, pacing guides, “chunking” instruction of the lesson, defining common vocabulary. In grades K-12 we use a variety of assessment formats like written exams, oral presentations, project-based learning, and classroom labs. This allows students with different learning styles and strengths to highlight their abilities.
Please make sure your children have gloves or mittens and a hat to wear at recess. We have some in the lost and found. Winter has arrived and by the end of next week it will be cold at recess. Thanks for thinking about this now.
At the Hillsboro School data is used to identify priorities and goals. Our main device to understand if the district is showing growth is by analyzing the stakeholder surveys, PLC meeting notes, and HRS committee meeting minutes. Breaking down the data, we were able to identify our leading and lagging indicators in level 1. A safer and more secure environment fosters a sense of well-being among student and staff, which is more conducive to optimal learning. To address our priorities, we continue to monitor areas by having Homeland Security inspections and facility assessment evaluations completed. Annually, we review and update our school district policies, handbooks, crisis intervention plans, mentor guidelines, and annual report.
