Mission Statment
“The mission of Merritt Academy is to instill in its students academic excellence, character development, a love for lifelong learning, and service to others.”
Vision Statment
Our vision is that students leave school with:
· A set of moral values-honesty, integrity, good judgment and respect for others.
· A comprehensive set of skills and a desire for knowledge in reading, writing, mathematics, science, arts, technology and health including developing a strong self-esteem and high personal expectations. We value the partnership which exists between school, parents and community and the part it plays in realizing this vision.
About me!
My name is Ms. D'Agostin and I am a first grade teacher here at Merritt Academy!
I am so excited about the upcoming school year. I absolutely love teaching this age group with their bright young minds. I received my undergraduate degree from Oakland University and my masters degree from Saginaw Valley University. This will be my eighth year here at Merritt Academy. I love the amazing atmosphere that is created for both teachers and students here and I know you will too. This school year is going to be packed with fun, and engaging learning experiences and I can’t wait to get started!
Contact information
Ms. Stephanie D'Agostin
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 586-749-6000
School Improvement Goals
ELA:
All students will improve their ELA skills across the
curriculum.
-Guided Reading
- Author’s Purpose
- Guided Highlighted Reading
-Text Features
-Remediation
-Writing
-6+1 Traits
-Collins Writing Program
Math: All students will be proficient in Math.
Algebra and Geometry (6-12)
-Spiral Review
-Technology
-Board Work
Numbers and Operations (K-12)
-Daily Interactive Practice
-Remediation
-Daily Math Questions
-Math Manipulatives
-Real life opportunities
Measurement and Conversions (K-5)
-Spiral review
-Learning groups
-Real world applications
Science: All students will be proficient in Science
Earth Science (5-8)
-Guided highlighted reading
-Interactive lessons
Physical Science (K-4)
-Guided highlighted reading
-Guided note taking
-Interactive lessons
Research Summary (9-12)
-Guided highlighted reading
-Research based activities
-Summarizing
Scientific Process/Inquiry (K-12)
-Hands on activities
-Technology
-Experiments
-Peer labs
-Using scientific tools
-Using interactive videos and websites
Social Studies:
All students will be proficient in Social Studies.
Civics and Economics
-Lesson development focused on civic practices
-Spiral Review
-Character Education
-MEAP focus areas
History and Geography
-Guided Highlighted reading
-Use of informational text
-Differentiated lessons
-Guided reading for informational text
“The mission of Merritt Academy is to instill in its students academic excellence, character development, a love for lifelong learning, and service to others.”
Vision Statment
Our vision is that students leave school with:
· A set of moral values-honesty, integrity, good judgment and respect for others.
· A comprehensive set of skills and a desire for knowledge in reading, writing, mathematics, science, arts, technology and health including developing a strong self-esteem and high personal expectations. We value the partnership which exists between school, parents and community and the part it plays in realizing this vision.
About me!
My name is Ms. D'Agostin and I am a first grade teacher here at Merritt Academy!
I am so excited about the upcoming school year. I absolutely love teaching this age group with their bright young minds. I received my undergraduate degree from Oakland University and my masters degree from Saginaw Valley University. This will be my eighth year here at Merritt Academy. I love the amazing atmosphere that is created for both teachers and students here and I know you will too. This school year is going to be packed with fun, and engaging learning experiences and I can’t wait to get started!
Contact information
Ms. Stephanie D'Agostin
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 586-749-6000
School Improvement Goals
ELA:
All students will improve their ELA skills across the
curriculum.
-Guided Reading
- Author’s Purpose
- Guided Highlighted Reading
-Text Features
-Remediation
-Writing
-6+1 Traits
-Collins Writing Program
Math: All students will be proficient in Math.
Algebra and Geometry (6-12)
-Spiral Review
-Technology
-Board Work
Numbers and Operations (K-12)
-Daily Interactive Practice
-Remediation
-Daily Math Questions
-Math Manipulatives
-Real life opportunities
Measurement and Conversions (K-5)
-Spiral review
-Learning groups
-Real world applications
Science: All students will be proficient in Science
Earth Science (5-8)
-Guided highlighted reading
-Interactive lessons
Physical Science (K-4)
-Guided highlighted reading
-Guided note taking
-Interactive lessons
Research Summary (9-12)
-Guided highlighted reading
-Research based activities
-Summarizing
Scientific Process/Inquiry (K-12)
-Hands on activities
-Technology
-Experiments
-Peer labs
-Using scientific tools
-Using interactive videos and websites
Social Studies:
All students will be proficient in Social Studies.
Civics and Economics
-Lesson development focused on civic practices
-Spiral Review
-Character Education
-MEAP focus areas
History and Geography
-Guided Highlighted reading
-Use of informational text
-Differentiated lessons
-Guided reading for informational text