Math teachers are working together to share strategies in presenting lessons so that students will continue to improve and sharpen their math abilities. Grade 9 teachers work with the citywide math coach to evaluate the new math curriculum being introduced in the ninth grade. Teachers in all other disciplines, language arts, social studies, science, and electives work together in interdisciplinary teams with teacher facilitators and Annenberg caoches. These teachers meet three times a week to focus on literacy strategies that will help students better comprehend the text books they are using. Teachers bring student work to these sessions so that student progress is constantly being evaluated.
Teachers exchange the strategies they are using to produce high quality work.
Results from last year's Stanford 9 indicate that Brighton High School students are making strong progress in mathematics and steady progress in reading. It is our strong feeling that Common Planning Time is responsible for the successful test scores. We will continue to focus on literacy and math by bringing teachers together to evaluate student work and share their promising teaching practices. The Transitional Program in the Grade 9 Academy provides students with the academic supports they need to enter high school successfully. The focus of all classes is rigorous academic preparation for the Grade 10 MCAS exam.