MCSCS Annual Parent Conference - Saturday, October 27, 2012

The Parent Conference is this Saturday, October 27th from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   for MCSCS parents ONLY

Lunch 12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m. 

Free Workshops 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

MCSCS visited by Tom Joyner of the TJMS Morning Show!

Veronica J. Joyner, CAO &  Tom Joyner, Nationally Syndicated Radio Personality, 100.3 FM /WRNB

Tom Joyner visits Math, Civics and Sciences Charter School of Philadelphia, Inc. (www.mcscs.org) on Thursday, October 18, 2012 on the eve of Take Your Loved One to the Doctor weekend activities in Philadelphia and gets a demonstration of students enjoying tennis in the converted lunchroom.

The USTA Middle States has partnered with MCSCS to bring tennis opportunities to students grades 1st - 12th. 

MCSCS still has High School seats available. Please inquire with the Admissions Counselor, Nicole Poitier (215) 923-4880 for more information.

Middle States www.playtenniswithus.com 

Cub Scout & Boy Scout Parent Orienation, Thursday, Sept. 20th!

Parent Orientation
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012
 Upper Computer Lab
Cub Scouts (grades 1st - 5th) @ 5:30 PM
Boy Scouts (grades 6th - 12th) @ 6:30 PM

Download 2 Page Flyer -w- Parent Orientation Meeting Agenda

Please RSVP to Mr. Joel Wilson e-mail: jwilson@mcscs.org or Tel/Txt: (267) 329-9332

MCSCS August 2012 Newsletter!

* We Are Still Enrolling 10th - 12th Grade Students for Sept. 2012 *

Must bring Last Year's Final Report Card to MCSCS for Admission Review Process

Click to download MCSCS August 2012 Newsletter

MCSCS has made AYP for 2011-2012!

The Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School has done it again! 

Yes, PASSED - Annual Yearly Progress (AYP)!

Why Adequate Yearly Progress?

Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), as part of the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), holds LEAs accountable to students, their parents, teachers, and the community. The purpose of AYP is to ensure that all students have reading and math skills that prepare them for the future. The law states that all students must reach the Proficient level or higher in Reading or Language Arts and Mathematics by 2014. School districts and schools must show Adequate Yearly Progress on several measurable indicators: Attendance or Graduation Rate, Academic Performance, and Test Participation.
AYP measures determine whether a school or district is making sufficient annual progress towards the goal of 100% proficiency.
A school that misses only one measure will not meet AYP—but this does not mean it is a failing school. Rather, AYP indicates to school leadership that areas of opportunity exist. AYP can also identify schools with persistent and pervasive problems. Measuring AYP can prompt schools that consistently miss measures to make drastic improvements. While these improvements are being made, options are available to students, from tutoring to school choice.
At the district level, performance and participation are assessed in three grade spans: Grades 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12. To meet Academic Performance or Test Participation measures for AYP, the district needs to meet the goal/target for both subjects in one grade span only.

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What does Adequate Yearly Progress Measure?

AYP measures student results for three indicators, as illustrated–Attendance (for schools without a High School graduating class) or Graduation Rate (for schools with a High School graduating class); Academic Performance; and Test Participation. The details of AYP measurement can be complicated.
AYP requires that all groups of children reach proficiency in Reading or Language Arts and Mathematics – hence the phrase "no child left behind". These groups include all racial and ethnic backgrounds, students who are English Language Learners, economically disadvantaged students, and special education students. (When these subgroups contain fewer than 40 students, the subgroup is not separately evaluated for AYP).
States determine AYP performance based on students' standardized test scores each year. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) uses the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) to determine AYP performance. Participation in and performance on the PSSA, the PSSA-M (modified), and the PASA are cornerstones of measuring AYP results. As measured by the PSSA, students' scores fall into one of four performance levels:

• Advanced (highest)
• Proficient
• Basic
• Below Basic (lowest)

Thank You Letter to Veronica Joyner from Grateful Parent!

Obama turns to 'master teachers' to improve US math scores; up to $20K stipend from Fed

Obama administration announces STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) teacher corps; up to $20K stipend for teachers

By Jordan Bienstock, CNN,

July 18th, 2012

03:16 PM ET

(CNN)– President Obama’s administration has announced plans for a national Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Master Teacher Corps. The effort is part of the administration’s plan to recruit, recognize and reward leading educators in these fields.

Plans are for the STEM Master Corps to begin with 2,500 members  - 50 teachers from each of 50 different sites - and then expand to 10,000 master teachers within four years. The Department of Education said it will work with nonprofit organizations, along with business partners and school districts, to identify teachers for the Corps through a competitive selection process.

Membership will require a multi-year commitment from educators, who will receive up to $20,000 in compensation above their base salary, as well as other rewards. In return, these teachers will be required to offer their expertise and leadership to promote and expand STEM education.

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