Graduation Changes

The Ohio Department of Education has released updates to the requirements for graduation in August 2019.  These changes will impact our graduates of 2020 and beyond.  This information can be found on our district website under Ross High School or by following this link.

Ohio's Graduation Requirements

The administrators and counselor at Ross High School are prepared to discuss the graduation pathways for our students. 

Math Resources Made Easy

As educators, we can easily determine when our students struggle with our content.  We have shared the concept, modeled what to do with it, and provided time to practice with others and independently. We can see that some students still struggle to own the material.

Many times it is more challenging to determine what to do next.  INFOhio has provided some easy access to resources.  Take some time to check these out!

INFOhio Math Resources

Enjoying Your Summer!

It is important for educators to utilize their summer to recharge and regroup.  Deb Delisle, Executive Director of the Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development, shared an article this month encouraging educators to recharge during their summer vacation.  She discussed the important role that we, as educators, play out on a daily basis for our students.  We offer them security, excitement, wealth of knowledge, and understanding every day that we have the opportunity to be among them.  

Enjoy your summer fun and relaxation with family and friends!  I hope it helps prepare you for an exciting school year to facilitate learning with students.  

Spelling?...Sure!

Spelling is usually a literary component that is widely discussed.  I found a short article for reflection.  Happy Reading!


Multisensory Spelling

Research Writing Made Easier

Infohio has a great new resource to assist the teaching of the research writing process.  Key steps of the process are divided into six learning modules. Students can work through each module in three steps.  These three steps allow for an opportunity to LEARN, PRACTICE, and MASTER the topic. 

Teachers can utilize the modules in class to teach full lessons or in a mini lesson to introduce or review a new step.  Small group learning could take place as students practice and develop good writing habits. Infohio is available for students to utilize at home and makes a great resource. 

Not only does this new resource assist students in learning the research components, it allows them to think critically about their writing process. Writing across the curriculum is vital for student success as they develop as writers.  Standards for literacy in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects are applicable to all content teachers in grades 6-12. We hope this resource benefits many!

http://r4s.infohio.org/

Other State Test Practice Sites Similar to Ohio

Below are links to other state test practice sites similar to Ohio's OST. This may give your students some extra practice before the OST assessments. 

Other State Test Practice Sites Similar to Ohio:

http://wv.portal.airast.org/

West Virginia

http://wa.portal.airast.org/

Washington

http://sageportal.org/training-tests/

Utah

http://fsassessments.org/

Florida

http://azmeritportal.org/

Arizona

Positive, supportive relationships

Positive, supportive relationships help students develop socially and emotionally, and help you to effectively manage your classroom. The link below provides tips for building positive relationships with students. Here's to a wonderful 2017-2018 school year!

http://www.nea.org/tools/29469.htm