Panamerican School of Porto Alegre

Pan American
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Annual
General Meeting
May
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29 ,
2012
Agenda
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President's Message
H2L2 Presentation
Director’s Report
2011/2012 financial report
2012/2013 budget and tuition
General discussion
Board President’s Message
Viviane Villas Boas Maglia
H2L2 – Enriching
Environments
Barry Eiswerth and
Donna Zalecky
Director’s Report
Jeffrey Michael Jurkovac
I. Current State of The Pan
American School of Porto Alegre
Achievement
Student Enrollment History
PAS Employment 2011-12
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MS/HS/College placement counselor
Divisional secretary
Additional school librarian
Additional part-time12th grade math teacher
Additional part-time Portuguese teacher
Additional part-time PE teacher
IT Technician
Accountant
Preschool Highlights
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Increased enrollment with two
consistent sections for each grade
level—P3 through K5
Yearlong Teacher Professional
Development foci
Section-wide Preschool Events
Parental Involvement in Units of
Inquiry
New K-5 classroom
Elementary Highlights
 Increased enrollment Grade 1
through Grade 5
 Junior Achievement Program
expanded
 Yearlong Teacher Professional
Development
 Full implementation of Math
and Word Study programs
 International Author Visit with
Writing Workshops
MS/HS Highlights
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Increased Blended Learning
Focus on technology and 21st Century
skills
Science & Portuguese Curriculum
Development
Onsite AP Course Development
Continued growth of MS/HS
Greater opportunities & outstanding
participation in Student Leadership
activities.
More active student organizations
Curricular & Program Development
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PYP Self-Study and Evaluation
4th annual PYP exhibition
Junior Achievement
Materials aquisition cycle: Social Studies
2nd annual Science Fair and Invention Convention
PYP professional development for new staff
Expanding IB/College Board programs at PAS
Brazilian Studies Highlights
 Merging the curriculum guidelines of Rio
Grande do Sul with AERO standards.
 Implementation of a new course for the last year
of High School: Contemporary Literature and
Creative Writing.
 Progressive testing of literacy skills in Grade 1.
 Yearly CESPE testing and results.
 Vestibular math course for 12th grade.
 Hosting 6th annual AASB Jornada.
6ª Jornada de Educação
Keynote Speakers:
 Currículo de Língua Portuguesa e Literatura: textos públicos em
progressão - Profa. Dra. Luciene Juliano Simões – UFRGS
 Understanding the Language of Learning - Prof. Dr. Michael P.
French PhD – Lourdes University, Ohio/USA
 Letramento e Integração das Áreas do Saber: práticas de ensino
e de avaliação - Prof. Dr. Pedro Garcez – UFRGS e Profa. Dra.
Margarete Schlatter – UFRGS
6ª Jornada de Educação
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Workshop sessions:
Um computador por aluno: as tecnologias e
as novas formas de aprender - Profa. Ms. Marta
Voelcker
O ensino da escrita ortográfica do Português
na escola – Profa. Ms. Sônia Moojen
A formação do leitor jovem: temas e gêneros
da literatura – Profa. Dra. Diana Maria Marchi
How ADHD impairs typical learning acquisition?
Improving the ability of detecting and managing
ADHD symptoms at school - Prof. Dr. Luís Augusto
Rohde
Por que e como ler textos literários na escola –
Profa. Dra. Juracy Assmann Saraiva
Achievement
Counseling Highlights
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New Student Support Policy and
system implemented
STEP program
Parents’ Nights
Electronic record keeping
Teacher feedback Surveys (G1-G12)
Admissions interviews, welcome to
new families
SAT/PSAT and now also ACT
authorized test center
Counseling Highlights
Four new affiliations for PAS
Counseling Highlights
Two College Tours - Linden and CIS - Visited PAS this
year for the first time ever
Counseling Highlights
Naviance – the premier web-based college application management
in the world, customized to PAS
Achievement
Sport Highlights
School Teams 2011/2012
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Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer and Futsal (indoor soccer)
72 students enrolled in weekly practices
61% of MS/HS students have participated in either sports teams’
games or tournaments
Achievement
Sport Highlights
Tournaments School Year 2011/2012
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ISSL Season I – 37 students from MS-HS (Boys and Girls)
ISSL Season II - 29 students from MS-HS (Boys and Girls)
Friendship Festival – 20 students are expected to participate in the last
week of May.
U17 Practice + Friendly Basketball Game – 8 students
U15 Basketball Tournament – Jogos Abertos de Porto Alegre at
Colégio Champagnat - 8 students
U13 Basketball Tournament – Jogos Abertos de Porto Alegre at PAS –
8 students
Basketball and volleyball tournament at PAS – 15 students
Friendly Games: Basketball, Volleyball, Field Soccer, Futsal – More
than 50 students in different games
Saturday Practices: Field Soccer – More than 65 students in different
Saturdays (ELE/HS)
USA Cup – 4 students (2009), 13 students (2010), 16 students (2011),
18-20 students expected to participate – (ELE/ MS)
Futsal League - Games once a month - more than 40 students from G2
to G10
Achievement
Sport Highlights
After School Activities 2011/2012
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Activities offered:
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Futsal G1-G4; Futsal G5-G8; Futsal G8-12;
Baby Soccer (P3-K5) – 2 times per week
Outdoor soccer at União (G1-G5)
School Teams: Basketball (Boys & Girls);
Volleyball (Boys & Girls) – 2x per week; Soccer
(MS-HS Boys); Soccer (MS Boys & MS-HS Girls);
Futsal(HS Boys); Soccer (MS-HS Girls);
Baby Tennis (P3-G1) – 3 times per week
Gymnastic (G1-G4)
Cheerleading (MS-HS Girls);
Capoeira (G1-G8);
Art Club (K5-G5);
Roller Skating (K5-G12) – 2 times per week;
Robotics (P3-G5);
Science Club (K5-G5) – 3 times per week
Spanish classes (G2-G4)
Yoga (K5-G12)
Math support (G4-G12)
Dance (G1-G4)
Guitar club (G1-G8); Piano (G1-G8)
MS Band; HS Band
Achievement
Library Resources
Achievement
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I.T. Advances
16 New Computers for 1st and 2nd floor computer
labs
Installation of 9 Interactive Projectors
Student Information System (Powerschool)
RM TOTVS ( ERP Software) new implemented
modules
Replacement all CRT screens to LCD
Addition of a dedicated Internet link
Wireless network enhancement
Long Term I.T Planning
Periodic meetings of the Technology Committee
World Virtual School Project
5 new Document Camera
Digital Telephone System
Professional Development
Achievement
Grounds and Buildings
Lounge cafeteria
Lounge Labs
Gym
New teachers lounge
Library
Official Events
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Events Committee Membership
Events 2011-2012:
1. Farroupilha Day
2. Halloween
3. Family Day
4. Culture Week / Book Fair
5. International Day
6. Teachers’ Day
7. Festa Junina
Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
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Revised AdvancED standards and benchmarks
Uniforms
Cafeteria
Admissions procedures
AdvancED accreditation process
School buildings and future plans
II. Current State of Education
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More information has been produced in the last 50
years than in the previous 500 years.
We are preparing our students for jobs that do not
exist.
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We are living in exponential times.
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We live in the age of Disruptive Innovation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWkUtaRCppo
18th/19th/20th Century Learning
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Reading
Writing (wRiting)
Arithmetic (aRithmetic)
21st Century Learning
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Critical Thinking / Problem Solving
Creativity and Innovation
Communication
Collaboration and Leadership
Cross-cultural Understanding
Character
Computing and IT literacy
21st Century Fluency Project
PAS General Highlights
PAS VISION STATEMENT:
To be an exemplary international learning
community nurturing confidence to embrace
change.
PAS MISSION STATEMENT:
The Pan American School (PAS) strives for
excellence; inspiring global and caring learners to
build their future.
Core Beliefs
Taken from the retreat exercise “What makes PAS great?”
• International mindedness
• Participatory
• Family feeling /safe/welcoming
• Open minded
• Multi-lingual
• Strong academic programs
• Commitment to excellence
• Caring
• Respectful
• Forward thinking
• Risk-taking
• Curiosity to learn
Values Rubric Example
Shanghai American School — Strategic Objective Rubric — High School
By 2016, all students will continually demonstrate passion for learning and spirit of curiosity in the pursuit of personal excellence.
Inquisitiveness
Exemplary
Proficient
Developing
Beginning
Consistently seeks out,
creates
and leads others to new
knowledge/ideas;
consistently
asks probing questions on
a
variety of topics; actively
engages in learning;
effectively
synthesizes new
information
(processes and applies
information in new ways);
pursues and engages in a
breadth of coursework and
activities.
Seeks out new
knowledge/ideas;
asks probing questions
on a variety
of topics; actively
listens;
synthesizes new
information
(processes and applies
information
in new ways); is
engaged in a
breadth of coursework
and
activities.
Focuses learning/inquiry
on school
requirements;
sometimes extends
learning beyond what is
required on
topics of particular
interest.
Focuses learning/inquiry
on school
requirements; with
strong
encouragement, actively
engages in
learning.
Strategic Planning 2011-12
2020
600 Students
2015
450 Students
2012
340 Students
Strategic Planning 2011-12 Infrastructure
Project Description
 Enable the school for
450 students by 2015 & 600
students by 2020
Deliverables
 Facility
master plan that
would support the growth
for the Board to take a
decision
Responsible Team
 Viviane
 Sergio
 Rosanne
 Jeff
 Carlos
Timeline
Milestone
Deadlin
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Hire H2L2 to develop a
master plan for PAS
Dec
2011
Negotiate the old house
Jun
2012
Negotiate the church
Jun
2012
H2L2 to present master
plan
Board to decide
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Strategic Planning 2011-12 – Human
Resources
Project Description
 Attract & Retain most
qualified professionals who
share PAS values
Responsible Team
 Jeff
 Rodrigo
 Fernando
 Dirk
Deliverables
 Define PAS HR Policy:
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Job Descriptions
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Compensation (Local/Imported)
 Compliance
with Labor Laws
 AVG Stay (Local/Imported)
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Evaluation Model for PAS
Timeline
Milestone
Deadline
Hire an ext. consultant to
define a PAS HR Policy
with the deliverables on
the left
Forster teacher’s
professional development
Training more admin for
recruiting (4 eye
recruiting)
April 2012
March
2012
March
2012
Strategic Planning 2011-12 Governance
Project Description
 Review
& update PAS
Governance Model and ByLaws document
Responsible Team
 Carlos
 Sergio
 Mario
 Board
Timeline
Deliverables
 Reviewed
& updated PAS
Governance Model
 Reviewed & updated BY-Laws
document
Milestone
Deadline
Review & update
Governance Model
Review & update By-Laws
Dec 2012
Dec 2012
Strategic Planning 2011-12 –
Academic Excellence
Project Description
 Define the 21st century
academic model for PAS
Responsible Team
 Board
 Jeff
 Admin team
Timeline
Deliverables
 Current academic
programs
that should be kept & and new
academic programs that
should be implemented at PAS
Milestone
Deadline
Identify, understand and
decide which recognized
academic programs
should be implemented at
PAS
March
2012
Quality Assurance through
International Accreditation
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Adherence to standards that improve student
learning
Brazilian & U.S. High School diplomas
Greater access to federal loans and
scholarships that require regional U.S.
accreditation
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IB Learner Profile through 12th aims to create
students who are: caring, communicative,
risk-takers, principled, inquirers, reflective,
open minded, balanced, knowledgeable, and
thinkers.
Students taught through inquiry
Focus on international mindedness
AASB
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Student centered events / real-life exchanges:
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BRAMUN,
ISSL sporting tournaments, STUCO leadership training,
Math counts,
CIS college fairs
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Leadership training
Resource sharing and professional
development
Continuous Improvement / External
Verification of Effectiveness
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Administered to all students grades 2-10
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Administered to students grades 5, 9 and 11
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PSAT (grade 10-11); SAT (grade 11-12); AP Exams
(grades 10-12)
MAP – RIT Averages Grades 2-5
Fall 2011
Achievement
Achievement
MAP – RIT Averages Fall 2011
Achievement
Expected Growth Rate Fall 2011
CESPE 2011 – 5th Grade
CESPE 2011 – 9th Grade
CESPE 2011 – 11th Grade
PSAT
Class of 2012
Advanced
Placement
Professional Development 2011/12
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Orientation Week for staff (all staff)
AASSA Board training (3) AASB Board training (3)
AdvancED / SACS (2)
PTC training for principals (3)
AASSA Pre-Conference and General Conference (3)
PYP training for new staff plus two current staff members
AASB Jornada hosted at PAS (all staff)
Everyday Mathematics staff/parents
PowerSchool training (all staff)
AASSA Business Manager’s Conference (1)
SUNY Master’s program (25)
Webinars (all staff)
Study assistance (8)
Technical courses (4)
Language support (2)
School wide goals 2011-12
1. In order to enable our staff to make timely decisions that impact
student performance while creating a collaborative environment for
parents, teachers and students; PAS will pilot the
school information management system (with RM software).
2. PAS will conduct the
with input from all stake
holders in order to evaluate and improve the implementation of the
Primary Years Program.
3. Develop a professional learning community at PAS as part of the
implementation of
4. PAS will systematically monitor our Key Performance Indicators and
make any necessary adjustments required to reach these indicators.
5. Implement the
and related policies (purchasing,
ordering, etc.).
III. Preparing for the Future
Student Enrollment Projections
PAS Employment 2012-2013
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MS/HS Curriculum Specialist
Divisional secretary (Pre/Ele & MS/HS)
Additional P4 teacher (P4A/P4B/P4C)
Additional 4th grade teacher (4A/4B)
MS English
MS Social Studies
Increase Portuguese teacher to full-time
Increase PE teacher to half-time
All preschool assistants full-time
Professional Development Plan 2012/13
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Orientation Week for staff (all staff) Dr. James Stronge W/M
AdvancED / SACS (2)
PTC training for principals (1)
CTC training for counselor (1)
AASSA Pre-Conference and General Conference (10)
PYP training for new staff
AASB Jornada (5)
Everyday Mathematics staff/parents
AASSA Board training (3) AASB Board training (3)
AASSA Business Manager’s Conference (1)
SUNY Master’s program (25)
Webinars (all staff)
Study assistance (8)
Technical courses (4)
Language support (2)
Student Achievement & Recognition
Admission Success: Class of 2012
* Yale University
* University of St. Andrew´s (UK)
* University of York (UK)
* University of Edinburgh (UK)
* Emerson College
* Hampshire College
* University of Miami
* Pepperdine University
* Sarah Lawrence College
* Syracuse University
* Drexel University
* Florida Institute of Technology
* University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne
* Illinois Institute of Technology
* Pennsylvania State University
* Suffolk University
* American University
* Purdue University
* Rochester Institute of Technology
* Rutgers University
* Virginia Institute of Technology
* Boston College
* University of British Colombia
* Indiana University
* UNC Chapel Hill
* Portland State University
* Villanova University
* Fisher College
* George Mason University
* Nichols College
* Pace University
* Rollins College
* The George Washington University
Achievement
Student Achievement & Recognition
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VESTIBULAR and ENEM 2011
Grade 12 students entered Brazilian universities through the results obtained in
Vestibular and Exame Nacional do Ensino Médio, a Portuguese Language Test:
Victoria Antunes – PUCRS - Law
Camila Clemente –Rollins University – Business
Caio Flores – UniRitter – Mechanical Engineering
Ana Luisa Fonseca – UFRGS – Graphic Design
Pedro Johannpeter - PUCRS
Mathias Jung – currently studying for Vestibular
Gabriela Martel – UFRGS – Public & Social Administration
Isabela Martel– UFRGS – P.E. & PUCRS - Journalism
Eduardo Rech – University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Bettina Voelcker –Brown University – Neuroscience
-----------------------Former PAS Students--------------------Mª. Cristina Andrade - Studying Economics at PUCRS
Gabriella Berger - Studying Business Administration at PUCRS
Rafael Cameira – Serving in the armed forces
Lucas Cardoso - Studying in the Faculty of Engineering & Science at the University of Waterloo in Canada
Heike Knebel - Studying Publicity at PUCRS
Matheus Leao - Studying Music at UFGRS
Arthur Copstein – Tufts University
Alice Becker – Carnegie Mellon University
Gabby Fleck– NYU
Thomas Elbling – Babson College
Where is the class of 2012 going?
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Purdue University
The George Washington University
University of British Columbia
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Pepperdine University
University of St. Andrew´s
Yale University
Achievement
Student Achievement & Recognition
Our Huskies girls soccer team won
their first game EVER in the ISSL
tournament (Season II).
Our Huskies boys team was only one place
away from receiving medals in the ISSL
tournament (Season II).
João Pedro Dreschler earned an Advanced Placement International Diploma, as well
as the AP Scholar with Distinction award.
Marc Llebot, Jesus Rasgado and Bettina Voelcker all earned the AP Scholar award.
Achievement
Student Achievement & Recognition
Thirteen students participated in the PAS BRAMUN
delegation:
BRAMUN
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Felipe Scardoelli
Katrin Wagener
Frederico Froes
Henrique Ranzolin
Gabriela Pitten
Luiza Hoefel
Thomas Lima
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JP Drechsler
Juliana Boff
Nicole Gheller
Paola Pilla
Roberta Allem
Victoria Rotta
This year, two PAS high school students acted as Chairs in MUN
Conferences: Victoria Rotta & João Pedro Drechsler.
One student was elected as Vice Chair for the 2012-13 BRAMUN Conference:
Thomas Lima
Achievement
Student Achievement & Recognition
2011-2012 School Musical
ALADDIN WITH A TWIST
Narrator 1 (ensemble)--Laura P. Lacroix
Narrator 2 (ensemble)--Marina Balestrin
Narrator 3 (ensemble)--Louise Leitão
Narrator 4 (ensemble)--Chloe Lansade
Narrator 5 (ensemble)--Nicole Gheller
Iago--Elisa Roithmann
Razoul--Maria Eduarda Teixeira
Jasmine--Roberta Allem
Jafar--Julia Garicochea
Sultan--João Pedro Dreschsler
Genie--Thomas de Lima
Aladdin--François Lansade
Monkey (Abu)--Gabriel A. Elbling
The Magic Carpet --Gabriela Zaffari
Visiting Prince Da Doo Ron Ron--Bruna Souza
Visiting Prince Baba of Ganoush--Isabella Scardoelli
Visiting Prince The Prince Formerly Known as the Artist--Marina Balestrin
Simone Camelback--Helena Prolla
Riana Sandcrest--Lauren Capucci
Paula Abdullah of the Desert--Adriana Llebot
Randella Jacksand--Marcella Flammia
Guard #1--Helena Prolla
Guard #2--Eduardo Guerra
Guard #3 --Adriana Llebot
Guard #4--Isabella Scardoelli
Guard #5 --Marcella Flammia
Citizens of Agrabah (Chorus)-- Luisa Paim, Lauren Capucci, Eduardo Guerra, Sarah
Louise Over, Martina Agostini , Catarina Rhode, Gali Dancygier, Gabriela Feijó, João Manuel
Almeida
Achievement
Student Achievement & Recognition
In January, two PAS high school students attended
the Yale MUN and the Ivy League MUN Conferences:
Thomas de Lima
João Pedro Drechsler
One student made the ISSL All Star Team for
Futsal: Felipe Druck
Six students participated in the BRMUN:
Gabriela Martel, Roberta Allem, João Pedro Drechsler,
Luiza Hoefel, Thomas de Lima, and Victoria Rotta.
BRAMUN Delegates – Victoria Rotta and João Pedro
Drechsler
BRAMUN
Treasurer’s Report
General Discussion