Struggling to find an effective re-assessment policy? This may help you identify practices that work -- and avoid those that don't! ascd.org/el/articles/gi…

We are TURTLEY excited for you to DIVE into this week's update. As a follow-up to the Grading and Assessment in-service, this newsletter highlights the value of chunking summative assessments. Kim Harper Jack Silva StudySync

Bethlehem Area School District is updating our Report Card Grading System for Grades 6-12 beginning in the 2023-2024 School Year. The updated report card represents our primary aim: to improve our communication about student achievement towards learning goals with you.

We are excited to announce the BASD Secondary Literacy Summer Enrichment Bingo challenge. Check your BASD email for details on how to win a copy of Pointless: An English Teacher's Guide to More Meaningful Grading.Jack Silva Kim Harper StudySync

The Board of School Directors of the Bethlehem Area School District is proud to announce their intention to appoint Dr. Maureen P. Leeson as the District’s Assistant Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer at their June 26, 2023, Regular School Board Meeting. (1/6)

Ms. Troutman’s Young Adult lit class explored Manga today in stations, investigating the genre in its themes, motifs, and artistic expressions…all while enjoying a bento box buffet! BASD Jack Silva Kim Harper BASDLiteracyCoaches Ms. Sage-FHS

Mr. Burke created an impressive Poe display in BASD’s immersive ILC room.The walkthrough included Poe’s actual home,an intro to Masque of the Red Death (w AI created rooms). It ended w an alien invasion & some coloring with mindfulness.

FHS partners w the BASD’s vision to “dismantle systemic/institutional barriers to create a culture that affirms/supports the identities,exps & voices of all students.” Dr. Martinez’s class presented their “Taking a Stand Projects” with Driving My Own Destiny by Manal al-Sharif.

FHS 10th graders enjoyed a virtual tour of Poe’s home and ventured into Masque of the Red Death today thanks to the BASD’s ILC room! 🫶🙌🔥

Freedom English Rules!

FHS students got to play “teacher” today,sharing themes and motifs from Chinua Achebe’s Civil Peace.

These students went above and beyond in the independent novel project. This Fahrenheit 451 board game will become a permanent fixture in our classroom.

Freedom ELASpirit Week…

Our Freedom ELA fam worked on some team building today via the Johari Window Model.