Mallory Shackelford

DSISD

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

DSMS Tigers are back and the future is here! 8th grader Eva Somerville started us off with a beautiful performance of the #nationalanthem and the staff spent time thinking about new systems and sharing laughs together! At DSMS we’re #drivingsuccess! #iamdsisd @DSISD @DSMStigers

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

We had such a fun day welcoming our new DSMS teachers to the Tiger family! @dsmstigers @drippingspringsisd #iamdsisd DSISD staff are Champions

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

8th grade parade - something to celebrate: you’re graduating and heading to high school! @DSMStigers We will miss you and good luck!

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

The @DSMStigers Shadow a Student Challenge starts today with Ms. Keri Gohlke leaving her classes for the day to shadow a student through his typical day as a middle schooler. #gainperspective #backtomiddleschool #avisionforschoolimprovement @DSISD #IamDSISD

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

Julie Zahara and her DSHS Kindness Club are writing [student designed] letters to https://t.co/M7BOQwKFHy.student! 😳WoW! #Inspirational @DSISD @GamezAngelaD @racheltole5 #IamDSISD @InnovateDrip @DSHSCounselors

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

#lead4ward #review20 #IamDSISD @DSMStigers @DSISD Our fabulous teachers gettin’ ready for STAAR!

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

@Simpchem That's going to have to be number 1 on our agenda for the 20th - defining our mission so that we can align our process back to that with every decision. #DSGrading

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

Thank you for participating! We are jazzed for our time together on January 20th, see you then! #DSGrading #IamDSISD

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

@bchenry81 Well said. I would say, I hope that we can come up with a policy that speaks to that sentiment.

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

@MrsDanielsDSHS Yes, when it's a learning target absolutely.

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

@MarybethHundl Agreed. I've seen schools that have Agency grades as part of their average. Agency can be defined by the school/district but usually includes on time, participation, works well with others.

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

Q5: Should a grade include points for group participation, responsibility, creativity, neatness, and formatting expectations? #DSGrading

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

@ForemansRoom @adaige I absolutely, whole-heartedly agree! I have made stress and anxiety in secondary students a major focus of what I try to battle in my teaching.

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

@bchenry81 I do really like advisory time.

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

@MarybethHundl True!

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

@ForemansRoom @adaige Cindy, I really like this. Especially time to complete work in class. Even for students with ideal circumstances at home, should time at home be reserved for that?

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

@LauraBl25402632 @MarybethHundl I especially found that to be true when I was teaching and the assessment was static and compartmentalized. Ss have a hard time understanding how one assessments concepts support the other assessments comments.

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

@LauraBl25402632 Do you feel like they do that and reflect on what they need to do better on?

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

Q3: Are grades meaningful feedback? What do you do to provide clear feedback that reflects if they met the learning intentions? #DSGrading

[Mallory Shackelford @mdashack]

@MarybethHundl Those formative assessments, if used well, can really be a stress reliever for students going into the assessment.