Hillcrest Middle's Objectives

What is personalized learning? What is personalized learning?

1:1 Objectives

The mission of the 1:1 Chromebook initiative at Hillcrest Middle School is to collaboratively foster learning with an engaging and challenging environment that will prepare our students for high school and beyond. The Chromebook will enable teachers to create a student-centered, student-driven environment that encourages innovation and creativity. In an ever-growing, globalized society, students will be able to use their personal device as a gateway to information, and as a means to collaborate with others. The staff will be provided with continual support and professional development to assist in the development of high-quality instruction for all students.

Goals and Objectives of the program

Goal 1: Increase literacy skills through classroom instruction for students including fluency and reading for pleasure and to gain information for personal and academic use.

Objective 1: Provide necessary technology and training for students and teachers to facilitate pleasure reading and for informational text.

Objective 2: Provide reading materials to students and staff.

Objective 3: Utilize specific programs/applications for supplemental instruction in reading, math, science, and social studies.

Objective 4: Provide supporting accessories for technology for staff and students.

Goal 2: Increase student achievement by implementing state standards through the use of technological applications of informational text.

Objective 1: Utilize text-books, when available, in science, social studies, ELA, and math for instruction.

Objective 2: Implement the use of virtual field trips and video conferencing to fill gaps in background knowledge and vocabulary deficits.

Objective 3: Implement literary studies and information analysis in Gifted and Talented English/Language Arts and English I Honors through digital media.

Goal 3: Hillcrest Middle School teachers will utilize available technology to prepare and engage students in 21st Century learning.

Objective 1: Provide professional development for teachers and staff on utilizing tech books and e-readers.

Objective 2: Provide students and parents with the skills necessary to engage themselves into a digital world.

Objective 3: Provide opportunities for students and parents to become financially invested in 21st century education.