Monthly Archives: December 2012

Tips for Engaging Underperforming Students (from Edutopia)

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Greece Athena

We al struggle with those students who seem to continually underperform and disengage in the learning.  One school in a high poverty region of North Carolina collaborated as a staff to develop a top ten list of Interactive Learning strategies … Continue reading →

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What are the “21st Century Learning Skills” in the NYSUT Rubric?

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Greece Athena

As you continue to explore the new NYSUT rubric that is the basis for the new teacher evaluation you will notice the phrase 21st Century Learning Skills shows up quite frequently.  In fact under many indicators it is a differentiating … Continue reading →

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Khan Academy – Using it to Differentiate Instruction

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Greece Athena

This is a fantastic video by Edutopia that shows how to use the Khan Academy in a classroom, along with some incredible supports for teachers.  This strategy leverages 21st Century Learning Skills, Self Directed learning, differentiated instruction and incredible feedback … Continue reading →

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Staff Update – Week 17

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Greece Athena

I hope this email finds your rested and relaxed from the Christmas and New Years break. By the time you read this is will most likely be 2013 and we are just 3 weeks from the end of the semester. … Continue reading →

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Collaborative Learning Builds Deeper Understanding

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Greece Athena

The new APPR rubric clearly prioritizes 21st Century Learning Skills.  Two critical skills that are woven throughout the 21st Century Learning Skills are the ability to collaborate and solve problems as a vehicle for the learning. The challenge is that … Continue reading →

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New Guidelines for Students Attending Basketball Games

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Greece Athena

Please be aware of the following guidelines for attending JV and Varsity basketball games at Athena High School. Pre-Sale Only – Tickets for all home games must be purchased at the AD’s Office by 2:30 pm on the day of … Continue reading →

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Financial Aid Night – PowerPoint Presentation

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Greece Athena

Click the image below to view the PowerPoint presentation from the Financial Aid Night last week.

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Staff Update – Week 15

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Greece Athena

December always seems to be a complex combination of festive excitement and stressed out students! We traditionally see an increase in students acting out and manifesting inappropriate behaviors during this month.  There are a wide range of factors that impact … Continue reading →

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Athena Improvement Team Framework Adopted

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Greece Athena

Click on the picture below to download a PDF version of the Athena Improvement Team Framework.   This document was adopted by unanimous staff vote in November 2012 and serves as the framework for the school improvement process at Athena. … Continue reading →

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KRA Agenda Template

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Greece Athena

Click here to download the KRA Agenda Template.

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