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SATO Grade 5 Total Mathematics: 7% performing at or above the 50^ percentile. Goals: 100% of our students shall perform at or above the proficient level in grade 4 mathematics on the State Benchmark Examination. 65% of our students in every sub-group of race and gender shall perform at or above the 50^ percentile in mathematics on the SATO One-Year Benchmarks: In 2000-2001, Badgett School shall improve by 10 percentage points (from 0% to 10%) so that at least 10% of the students will perform at or above the proficient level on the State Benchmark Examination in grade 4 mathematics. In 2000-20001, Badgett School shall improve by 5 percentage points (from 7% to 12%) the percentage of students performing at or above the 50*^ percentile on the grade 5 SATO mathematics test.School: Badgett Elementary School Improvement Plan Date 2000-2001 Intervention: I-1 Increase computer-based mathematics instruction. Actions Investigate grant opportunities for funding to purchase computers and software. Apply for grant(s) to purchase additional computers, printers, and software. Person(s) Responsible M. Wroten, Title I Specialist M. Golston, Principal, J. Wakelyn, Media Specialist M. Golston, Principal Timeline Nov. 2000- Dec. 2000 Nov. 2000 - April 2000 Resources Internet Badgetts Partners in Education: Jerry Peters, Webster University District Budget N/A Title I Budget N/A APIG/Other. Budget n7a Provide professional development for selected staff in computer applications. Purchase 5 new computers and software for classroom use. M. Golston, Principal M. Golston, Principal Oct. 2000- June 2001 Dec. 2000- Feb. 2001 Identified Sources for Grant funding, Leon Adams, Title I Director Staff Development Office Technology Dept. J. Wakelyn, Media Specialist Purchasing and Procurement Title I Dept. N/A N/A N/A N/A $3,000 N/A N/A $3,000School: Badgett Elementary School Improvement Plan Date 2000-2001 Priority 1: Improve student achievement in mathematics. Supporting Data: State Benchmark ExamGrade 4 Mathematics
100% performing below proficient level and 82% performing at below basic level
SATO Grade 5 Total Mathematics: 7% performing at or above the 50^ percentile. Goals: 100% of our students shall perform at or above the proficient level in grade 4 mathematics on the State Benchmark Examination. 65% of our students in every sub-group of race and gender shall perform at or above the 50 percentile in mathematics on the SATO One-Year Benchmarks: In 2000-2001, Badgett School shall improve by 10 percentage points (from 0% to 10%) so that at least 10% of the students will perform at or above the proficient level on the State Benchmark Examination in grade 4 mathematics. In 2000-20001, Badgett School shall improve by 5 percentage points (from 7% to 12%) the percentage of students performing at or above the 50^ percentile on the grade 5 SATO mathematics test.School: Badgett Elementary School Improvement Plan Date 2000-2001 Intervention: I-2 Increase use of literature and writing in the teaching of mathematics. Actions Provide professional development on using literature to teach mathematics. Research strategies on using literature in the teaching of mathematics. Increase library holdings of mathematics-related literature. Person(s) Responsible M. Golston, Principal M. Golston, Principal, M. Wroten, Title I Specialist J. Wakelyn, Media Specialist Timeline Aug.2000 June 2001 Nov. 2000 April 2001 Oct. 2000- June 2001 Resources Paula Smith, Mathematics Specialist Internet Paula Smith, Math Specialist Book Lists from Mathematics Dept, and Research findings. Reviewing Sources (School Library Journal) District Budget N/A N/A $400 Title I Budget N/A N/A N/A APIG/Other Budget n7a N/A N/ASchool: Badgett Elementary School Improvement Plan Date 2000-2001 Priority 2: Improve student achievement in reading and writing literacy. Supporting Data: State Benchmark ExamGrade 4 Literacy 88% performing below proficient level and 76% performing at below basic level
100% of these students are African-American. SATO Grade 5 Total Reading: 21% performing at or above the 50^ percentile Developmental Reading Assessment,.Grades K-2 78.4% performing below readiness in Kindergarten
94.1% performing below readiness in Grade 1, and 88.2% performing below readiness in Grade 2 Goals: 100% of our students shall perform at or above the proficient level in grade 4 Literacy on the State Benchmark Examination. 65% of our students in every sub-group of race and gender shall perform at or above the 50^ percentile in Reading- on the SATO. 100 % of students in grades K-2 shall reach the readiness level on the Developmental Reading Assessment. One-Year Benchmarks: In 2000-2001, Badgett School shall improve by 9 percentage points (from 12% to 21%) so that at least 21% of the students will perform at or above the proficient level on the State Benchmark Examination in grade 4 Literacy. In 2000-2001, Badgett School shall improve by 5 percentage points (from 21 % to 26%) the percentage of students performing at or above the 50^ percentile on the grade 5 SAT9 reading test In 2000-20001, Badgett School shall improve by 10 percentage points in each grade the percentage of students performing at readiness level on the Developmental Reading Assessment (from 21% to 31% in grade K
from 5% to 15% in Grade 1, and from 12% to 22% in Grade 2).School: Badgett Elementary School Improvement Plan Date 2000-2001 Intervention: II-1 Increase computer-based reading and literacy instruction. Actions Investigate grant opportunities for funding to purchase computers and software. Apply for grant(s) to purchase additional computers, printers, and software. Person{s) Responsible M. Wroten, Title I Specialist M. Golston, Principal, J. Wakelyn, Media Specialist M. Golston, Principal Timeline Resources Nov. 2000 - June 2001 Nov. 2000 - April 2000 Provide professional development for selected staff in computer applications. Purchase 5 new computers and software for classroom use. M. Golston, Principal M. Golston, Principal Nov. 2000- June 2001 Dec. 2000 - April 2001 Internet Badgetts Partners in Education Leon Adams, Title I Identified Sources for Grant funding, Ann Freeman, Broker Leon Adams, Title I Director Staff Development Office Technology Dept. J. Wakelyn, Media Specialist Purchasing and Procurement Leon Adams, Title I Director District Budget N/A N/A N/A N/A Title I Budget N/A~ N/A N/A $3,000 APIG/Other Budget N/A N/A N/A $3,000School: Badgett Elementary School Improvement Plan Date 2000-2001 Priority 2
Improve student achievement in reading and writing literacy. Supporting Data: State Benchmark ExamGrade 4 Literacy 88% performing below proficient level and 76% performing at below basic level
100% of these students are African-American. SATO Grade 5 Total Reading: 21% performing at or above the 50 percentile Developmental Reading Assessment, Grades K-2 78.4% performing below readiness in Kindergarten: 94.1% performing below readiness in Grade 1, and 88.2% performing below readiness in Grade 2 Goals: 100% of our students shall perform at or above the proficient level in grade 4 Literacy on the State Benchmark Examination. 65% of our students in every sub-group of race and gender shall perform at or above the SO*' percentile in Reading on the SATO. 100 % of students in grades K-2 shall reach the readiness level on the Developmental Reading Assessment. One-Year Benchmarks: In 2000-2001, Badgett School shall improve by 9 percentage points (from 12% to 21%) so that at least 21% of the students will perform at or above the proficient level on the State Benchmark Examination in grade 4 Literacy. In 2000-2001, Badgett School shall improve by 5 percentage points (from 21% to 26%) the percentage of students performing at or above the 50'^ percentile on the grade 5 SAT9 reading test. In 2000-20001, Badgett School shall improve by 10 percentage points in each grade the percentage of students performing at readiness level on the Developmental Reading Assessment (from 21% to 31% in grade K
from 5% to 15% in Grade 1, and from 12% to 22% in Grade 2).School: Badgett Elementary School Improvement Plan Date 2000-2001 Intervention: II-2 Utilize the Soar to Success (grades 3-5) and Early Success (1-2) Supplemental Reading programs. Actions Provide professional development for staff on Early Success" program Identify targeted students (1 or more years below grade level) Person{s) Responsible M. Wroten, Title I Specialist M. Wroten, Title I Specialist Timeline Nov. 2000- March 2001 Sept. 2000 Resources Consultant, Soar to Success District Budget N/A Title I Budget N/A APIG/Other Budget N/A Include daily small group instruction, reinforcement of skills, reading for fluency, and creative writing exercises in each classroom, grades K-5. M. Wroten, Title I Specialist Sept.2000- June 2001 Teacher Recommendations Test data Grade monitoring reports Soar to Success and Early Success programs. Title I Specialists Reading Specialists (IRC) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/ASchool: Badgett Elementary School Improvement Plan Date 2000-2001 Priority 2: Improve student achievement in reading and writing literacy. Supporting Data: State Benchmark ExamGrade 4 Literacy 88% performing below proficient level and 76% performing at below basic level
100% of these students are African-American. SATO Grade 5 Total Reading: 21% performing at or above the 50'^ percentile Developmental Reading Assessment, Grades K-2 78.4% performing below readiness in Kindergarten: 94.1% performing below readiness in Grade 1, and 88.2% performing below readiness in Grade 2 Goals: 100% of our students shall perform at or above the proficient level in grade 4 Literacy on the State Benchmark Examination. 65% of our students in every sub-group of race and gender shall perform at or above the 50 percentile in Reading on the SATO. 100 % of students in grades K-2 shall reach the readiness level on the Developmental Reading Assessment. One-Year Benchmarks: In 2000-2001, Badgett School shall improve by 9 percentage points (from 12% to 21%) so that at least 21% of the students will perform at or above the proficient level on the State Benchmark Examination in grade 4 Literacy. In 2000-2001, Badgett School shall improve by 5 percentage points (from 21 % to 26%) the percentage of students performing at or above the 50 percentile on the grade 5 SAT9 reading test. In 2000-20001, Badgett School shall improve by 10 percentage points in each grade the percentage of students performing at readiness level on the Developmental Reading Assessment (from 21% to 31% in grade K
from 5% to 15% in Grade 1, and from 12% to 22% in Grade 2).School: Badgett Elementary ' School Improvement Plan Date 2000-2001 Intervention: II-3 Increase literacy by expanding time spent in recreational reading at all grade levels. Actions Promote reading with Rally for Reading Incentive Program, to include kickoff, classroom posters, prizes, monthly incentives and volunteer readers. Encourage reading through the Book It! Program: Earning pizzas for reaching monthly reading goals Implement and supervise Accelerated Reader program Purchase additional books and computer-based quizzes for Accelerated Reader Promote reading through scheduled DEAR times (Drop Everything And Read) Person(s) Responsible Jerry Peters, Webster Univ. Jack Lankford, Disney Radio. J. Wakelyn, Media Specialist Classroom teachers J. Wakelyn Media Specialist J. Wakelyn Media Specialist M. Golston, Principal Classroom teachers Timeline Resources Sept. 2000- June 2001 Oct. 2000- March 2001 Sept. 2000 - May 2001 Oct. 2000- April 2001 Sept. 2000- June 2001 J. Peters, Webster J. Lankford, Disney, and additional Partners in Education Pizza Hut Badgett Media Center Badgett Media Center Advantage Learning Systems School Library Journal Advantage Learning Systems Publisher catalogs Book Lists Specialized collections from Media Center District Budget N/A Title I Budget N/A APIG/Other Budget N/A N/A N/A $1000 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/ASchool: Badgett Elementary School Improvement Plan Date 2000-2001 Priority 3: Increase Parent-Community Involvement Supporting Data: VIPS volunteer hours (363 in 1999-2000) Goal: Increase involvement of parents and the community in the educational program of the school. One-Year Benchmarks: In 2000-2001, Badgett School shall improve by 10 percent (from 363 to 400) the number of volunteer hours as reported to VIPS.School: Badgett Elementary School Improvement Plan Date 2000-2001 Intervention: III-2 Develop and implement a communications plan to increase parental and community awareness of school volunteer opportunities. Actions Brainstorm possible formats of communication (i.e. flyers, newsletters, phone calls, district newsletters, brochures). Research strategies of communicating with parents for What Works within and outside the district. Select methods of communication best suited for increasing parental / school communication. Person(s) Responsible M. Golston, Principal, M. Wroten, Title 1 Specialist M. Golston, Principal, Ethel Campbell, Chair, Parental Involvement Comm. Ethel Campbell, Chair, Parental Involvement Comm. Timeline Oct. 2000- Dec. 2000 Oct. 2000- March 2001 Nov. 2000- April 2001 Resources VIPS SueEllen Vann, Communications Dept. Title I Parental Involvement Committee Communications Dept. Title I Parental Involvement Committee Internet Schooldays and Mailbox magazines Selected research findings District Budget N/A N/A N/A Titie 1 Budget N/A N/A N/A APIG/Other Budget N/A N/A N/ASchool: Badgett Elementary School Improvement Plan Date 2000-2001 Actions Develop forms for documentation of school / parent communications. Person{s) Responsible J. Wakelyn, Media Specialist Timeline Resources District Budget Title I Budget APIG/Other Budget Dec-2000 - Jan. 2001 Improve documentation and reporting methods to reflect actual volunteer hours Increase school / parental communication contacts. Ethel Campbell, Chair, Parental Involvement Comm. Mary Golston, Principal Staff M. Golston, Principal Dec. 2000 -June 2001 Dec. 2000 - June 2001 Communications Dept. Title I Parental Involvement Committee Selected sample forms Documentation forms. Record of hours reported to VIPS Documentation forms N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A2000-2001 -Report d Cdrd^5 Bale Staff 25 certified teachers 72% have over nine years of experience 56% have Master's degrees 20 support staff Elementary School 6501 w. sand st LWIe Rock, AR 72204 501-570-4050 .sj I 8 Facts about Bale 334 students 376 PTA members 771 Volunteer hours for 1999- 2000 school year 96% of the students did NOT receive a reportable discipline sanction , ' Developmental Reading Assessment The percentage of students who have developed reading readiness skills for their grade level J Kindergarten - 58.5% First Grade - 66.7% Second Grade - 72.1% 3- J ,{ '{ School Improvement Plan Improve reading by using Accelerated Reading program. Provide academic assistance tor below proficient students: 1. ShareAmerica/UALR will provide tutoring with Kid's Club, Homework Center, and Student Literacy Program 2. AR State Department of Human Services will provide mentoring and tutoring 3. Small group instruction 4. Parent involvement using a reading contract Improve reading using Literature Circles in the classroom Emphasize writing with the use of standard writing prompts Follow Great Expectations teaching philosophy emphasizing life principles Improve mathematics with the use of computers and tutors t BALE elementary SCHOOL LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT ARKANSAS y C^^OMDOED SCHOOL improvement plan 2000-2001 Arkansas Consolidated School Improvement Plan Bale Elementary School Contents I. Introduction A. Bale School Creed B. Mission Statements C. Core Beliefs D. School Improvement Committees E. Introductorv Introductory Summary 3 4 5 6 7 II. School and Community Information 10 III. Data Analysis Narrative 12 IV. School Improvement Plan Priorities and Actions A. Mathematics B. Writing C. Reading 1. Parent Involvement Through Contracting 2. Small Group Tutoring 3. Great Expectations 4. 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new challenges are I will accept responsibility for my behavior and consequences. I challenge myself to the classroom quietly and on time with enter necessary materials. I will complete all assignments and be satisfied with nothing but my best. I will respect myself and others because I am a sagacious and tenacious person. I promise to uphold this creed each day. I accept the challenge! 3Mission Statement of the Little Rock School District the sS with the skills and knowledge to realize their aspirations think *e fif independently, learn continuously and face the tore as productive contributing citizens This mission is accomplished through open access to a diverse, innovative and challenging cuiricuto in a secure environment with a staff dedicated to excellence and empowered with the trust and support of our community. Mission Statement of Bale Elementary School cnfp of Bale Elementaiy School is to provide a safe, nurturing environment in which all children will develop academic, emotional and cvauemic, emotional and social skills that will lead them to be productive citizens in the new millennium. 4J Core Beliefs WE BELIEVE ... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Teachers should respect themselves and others. Teachers should be open-minded. Teachers should always keep a positive attitude. All children can learn. Teachers need the skills in order to teach. Each child is unique. We do not know all we need to know. Students should be taught at their level. Basic skills are the foundation to learning. Participation is necessary. We should praise the little accomplishments, as well as the big successes.School Improvement Committees Committee on Mathematics Improvement: Kim Cole Jennifer Pafford Leigh Moravec Terri Littell Kathleen Shute Jeanie Conley Carolyn Hill Vanessa Miller Valerie Scarborough Romunda Owens Amy Young Committee on Reading Improvement: I Paula Padilla Jean Rouse Clara Brown Lisa Cunningham Cindy Price Linda Davis Kim Rosby Mary Hutto Ramona Geurin Lynn Francis Katherine Dockery Carthoria Johnson Committee on Writing Across the Curriculum: Paula Funk Mary Balenko-Tucker Steve Tarkington Debbie Fitzpatrick Helen Talley Peggy Collins Renee Heard Cindy Shenep Ollie Bradford Frances Childs Mary Hudson Bobbie Homer 6Introductory Summary 1001 ,?^^?MPREHENSIVE outcomes evaluation for Bale began in the 1993-94 school year. After changes in the school administration, we continued the process with completion in March of 1995. At that point, all staff signed a commitment to the new pl^. After four full years under the approved COE plan, we as a staff feel that the plan has worked and been successful. As we start our final year of this COE cycle we want to review and evaluate our plan to define which areas have been successful and to align our goals with the needs of our students. The goals set forth in the COE plan involve
Clear School Purpose, Positive School Climate, Momtormg and Assessment of Student Achievement and Parent and Community Involvement. In the area of CLEAR SCHOOL PURPOSE our goals were to improve , . It,. -----------------------. Vfcxx lu UUUIUVC achievement and reduce disparity, reduce school incident reports and develop and mamtam a well-tramed and motivated staff. We feel all these goals have been achieved ^Jassrooms have added leammg centers, provided "Weekly Readers" on all grade levels language tutors. SHARE AMERICA provided extra field trips GT students participated m the district wide Quiz Bowl. We had our first ndvcc < the district wide Quiz Bowl. We had our first Odyssey of the compete and win locally in their division in the 1997-98 school year Two OM teams competed last year. To decrease school incidents and increase student participation m extracurricular activities we incorporated D.A.R.E, Peer Helpers tudents of the Month, Awards Assemblies and positive reinforcements To develop and maintain a well-trained and motivated staff, our administration provided appropriate m-services and sent over 80% of the staff to Chicago for intensive raining m the philosophy on which the Great Expectations Program is based. Grade level planning was implemented along with success story time at each faculty meeting. Bale staff continued to recognize special days for staff and students The area of POSITVE SCHOOL CLIMATE may well be our area of greatest gains. The development of a Morning Assembly for all students and staff has set in motion a time every day for school pride and unity. Students are allowed to shine and sh^e^ Speakmg, hstening, and presentation skills are the key elements addressed. Celebrations begm each day on a positive note. Expectations for behavior are set forth daily in these assemblies. The counselor still implements many of our extracurricular activities such as Peer Helpers, Conflict Managers, and the Just Say No Club. improvements on the school building and grounds have been amazing Murals painted throughout the building have added an element of creativity and warmth to the campus. Children enjoy seemg their stoiybook friends displayed. Pride in the school has developed and everyone pitches in to take care of the budding. Monthly displays in the schwl entiy have become recognized district wide. Bale has become a place where people CHOOSE to send their children. Our enrollment records support this fact. ---------------- V hAXAO lavi. In the target area of MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT we have implemented all the programs outlined in the COE plan. ome programs have been discontinued for lack of progress. Nevertheless improvements have been dramatic. Retention ----' ... m prunary grades has dropped. Title I testing has shown a dramatic improvement in the first and second grade placement test. Students who 7This information IS began at Bale in kindergarten are staying at or above grade level. Reading and comprehension have improved. Honor roll numbers and straight-A students have increased. Although teachers, parents and administrators feel a real change in the problem in the area of standardized test scores. . analyzed thoroughly to find out why we can feel improvement m so^ny areas, but not see the results in our test scores. This will be the most unportant element to address in our new school improvement plan. The area of PARENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT is another success story without question. Every action outlined in the COE plan was implemented Initiating a comection with UALR turned out to be one of the keys to really improving a Partnership with UALR our school has become a SHARE ^WCA school with f^ds to provide field trips, health exams, a homework center Md after care for a least 80% of our students. Hundreds of volunteers and ^7 received awards from the local PTA organizations for ost volunteer hours and most improvement in the area of volunteer hours. Math P^^P^ofcssional students along with student teachers have all become a part of the Bale educational program. SHARE AMERICA has also helped to implement many of the actions that involve i ' Jas shown a tremendous increase in attendance along with our PTA^ni^sK' T^e . had many successful fundraisers and have been able to provide a new sign for hours have parents and parent training. Our Open House the front of the school, along with purchasing instructional materials for use in th! classrooms. 8! SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION A e. 4 < I I V A ' I . I *i I .9' A '.'i ^' ..
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. .'i }^ I i V % t ' School and Community Information Schools Mailing Address: Bale Elementary School 6501 West SZ"** Street Little Rock, Arkansas 72204 Schools telephone number: 501-570-4050 Persons who may be contacted concerning the school improvement process: Name Telephone Position Assignment Barbara Anderson 228- 5857 Judith Courtney Paula Padilla Renee Heard 663-7272 834-3208 666-7063 Mary Tucker-Balenko 227-687 Jean Rouse 661-0522 Principal Speech Therapist Gifted Specialist Self-Contained Teacher Title 1 Specialist Counselor Campus Leadership Team Steering Committee Chairperson Campus Leadership Team Campus Leadership Team Campus Leadership Team Campus Leadership Team Description of the Community where the School Is Located: Bale is located in the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas. It is in the neighborhood of Broadmoor, one of the first neighborhoods organized in Little Rock. The neighborhood boundaries are University Avenue, Asher Avenue and Twelfth Street. It is an integrated s neighborhood with a middle class socio-economic background. Because of the proximity to the Umversity of Arkansas at Little Rock, the neighborhood provides homes for many attendmg college and acquiring postgraduate degrees. Major Businesses and Industries in the Immediate Area: The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and many small businesses such as service stations, fast food restaurants, and physician offices are within a one-mile radius of Bale. There are also strip malls housing other businesses and grocery stores that vary in size from a large discount store, K-Mart, to a small pawnshop within the same one-mile radius. Nearest Institutions of higher education: Bale IS within five blocks of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Philander Smith College is within five miles of the school. District Expenditure per pupil: $2162 District mill tax rate: 41.4 (32-Maintainance and Operations, 9.4-Debt Service) 10Data Analysis Narrative The populations in the Little Rock School District that are evaluated have radically c anged from our past self study. This school improvement plan reflects the current policy of only fifth grade students being assessed. Testing has also changed from 1 spring of the year to the fall. With this change in mind, achievement data was gathered using the SAT9 for the past three years from the fifth grade students. Data was also gathered for the Benchmark Exam that is given to the fourth grade students in the spring. the After viewing the videotape from Doug Reeves concerning the importance of data driven goal making, the staff analyzed the results of the SAT9 and the Benchmark V* AIIU (lie
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Mathematics eSma" eX-* I' Mathenratloe portion of the Benchmark Exam, 14 /o of the 5* grade students scored at or above the 50" oementilA on cat.q m. at or above the 50" percentile on the SAT-9 in Total Mathematics on the SAT-9 peX^inXTa percentege points <14% 1. - ... _ 17-/.) the percentage of students at or above proSXSIk **** performing at or above the 50*^ percentile '0 to 19%) the percentage of students00 School: Bale Elementary School Improvement Plan Intervention: Utilize Best Practices in Mathematics to improve math achievement Actions 1. Utilize the Campus Leadership Committee to oversee and insure use of all funding 2. Implement student writing involving the process of solving math problems 3. Encourage the use of board games involving math and counting 4. Improve continuity between grade levels through the use of curriculum mapping 5. Place emphasis on problem solving skills i.e. word problems, applications, and investigations Year: 2000-2001 Person(s) Responsible Campus Leadership Team Teachers, IRC Specialists Teachers, Parents Teachers, Administration Teachers, Adminis- T ration Timeline Sept. 2000- June 2001 Sept. 2000- June 2001 Sept. 2000- June 2001 Sept. 2000- June 2001 Sept. 2000- June 2001 Resources UALR Share America IRC Paula Smith (Math specialist assigned to Bale)________ Request to Share America for gifts IRC District Budget Title I Budget APIG/Other Budgeto School: Bale Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Best Practices in Mathematics Actions 9. Address the language barrier with students/families with English as their second language by clustering students with 1 teacher at each grade level to promote communication 10. Improve comprehension by using math word walls, vocabulary list, and visual cues 11. Purchase additional math manipulatives for classrooms 12. Provide grade level homework for math two nights weekly 13. Purchase software for classroom computers Year: 2000-2001 Person(s) Responsible Teachers, Interpreters, P. Padilla Teachers Principal, Title 1 Specialist, CLT Teachers Principal, Title 1 Specialist, CLT Timeline Sept. 2000- June 2001 Sept. 2000- June 2001 Sept. 2000- June 2001 Sept. 2000- June 2001 Sept. 2000- June 2001 Resources UALR IRC Math committee Games, math manipulatives District Budget Title I Budget $500 APIG/Other BudgetSchool: Bale Elementary School School Improvement Plan Year: 2000-2001 Intervention: Best Practices in Mathematics Actions 14. Utilize Benchmark release items from state standards 15. Continue parent workshops during parent/conference day 16. Purchase computers for the classrooms 17. Implement Family math and Science night and grade levelparent meetings Person(s) Responsible Teachers J. Rouse, M. Tucker, P.Padilla, H. Talley CLT, M. Tucker,Title 1 Specialist Francis,Talley Jones,Tucker Timeline Resources District Budget Title I Budget APIG/Other Budget Sept. 2000- June 2001 Oct. 4 and Feb. 19 Sept. 2000- June 2001 Oct.2000 -Math- Jan. 2001-Sci. Arkansas Department of Education $2000 $22,000 $200 IRC^0 J t < > i / / t \'i V..- / (f f L,5-^*r*575 Ji' 1^ 41 I f i.!iwii..,,wu
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^Wrii^ S'.** I >8School: Bale Elementary School School Improvement PlMii Year: 2000-2001 Priority 2: Writing Supporting Data: 8% of the 4* grade students scored at or above proficient on the Literacy portion of the ACTAP Goal(s): 100% of the 4' grade students will score at or above proficient on the Literacy portion of the ACTAP One-Year Benchmark(s): Improvement of Bale students by 9 percentage points (8% to 17%) the percentage of students at or above proficient on the ACTAP UJSchool: Bale Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Building wide writing program Actions 1. Provide inservice for the whole school on Benchmark preparation 2. Implement daily writing at all grade levels to be completed as a yearly class project tied to each teachers' Individual Improvement Plan 3. Research and write guidelines for n utilizing Best Practices in Writing 4. Incorporate knowledge from inservice for writing strategies/formulas for K-5 5. Promote student ownership of writing mechanics and grammar by daily oral language Year: 2000-2001 Person(s) Responsible 4" grade Teachers Teachers Teachers Teachers Teachers Timeline Sept. 2000- June 2001 Sept. 2000- June 2001 Sept. .2000- June 2001 Sept. 2000- June 2001 Sept. 2000- June 2001 Resources Materials from curriculum associates Writing prompts across the curriculum Best Practice: New Standards for Teaching and Learning in Americas Schools Kathy Tilson District Budget Title I Budget APIG/Other Budget LSchool: Bale Elementary School School Improvement Plan Year: 2000-2001 Actions Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources District Budget Title I Budget APIG/Other Budget 6. Display examples of advanced writing on bulletin board for ail to see 7. Share examples of writing with students (teachers will model for their class). 8. Write and use writing prompts that include three components: Scenario, Think About It, and Directions 9. Create a Writing Prompt Bank Teachers Teachers teachers Tarkington, Talley, Collins, Moravec Sept. 2000- June 2001 Sept. 2000- June 2001 Sept. 2000- June 2001 Sept. 15, 2000 Krista Underwood, ADESchool: Bale Elementary School School Improvement Plan Year: 2000-2001 Priority 3: Reading Supporting Data: 8% of the 4* grade students scored at or above proficient on the Literacy portion of the ACTAP
14% of the 5* grade students scored at or above the 50'^ percentile on the SAT-9 in Total Reading Goal (s): 100% of the 4*^ grade students will score proficient in Literacy on the ACTAP
100% of the 5'^ grade students will score at the 50"^ percentile on the SAT-9 One-Year Benchmark(s): Improvement of Bale students by 5 percentage points (14% to 19%) the percentage of students performing at the 50*^ percentile on the SAT-9
Improvement of Bale students by 9 percentage points (8% to 17%) the percentage of students performing at or above proficient on the ACTAP toSchool: Bale Elementary School School Improvement Plan Year: 2000-2001 Intervention: Parent involvement Through Contracting Actions 1. Contract Reading: Contract with child/parent/teacher at beginning of school year to determine amount of time spent at home on reading Person(s) Responsible Johnson, Cunningham, Shute, Baggett Timeline Sept. 7, 2000 Resources Printing Service a. b. c. Develop a contract Send contract home for parent signature Check contract at every conference 2. Send home weekly word list for parent signature a. b. c. d. Compile list of words for each grade level Send list home for signature Check words at each nine weeks Review with parents at conference 3. Provide training and materials for Make and Take workshops for parents to use in helping their children. District Budget Title I Budget $150 APIG/Other Budget Tucker, Cunningham, Jones, Littell Rouse, Padilla, Talley Sept. 7, 2000- Oct. 4, 2000 and Feb. 17,2001 Teachers Title 1 Specialist Title 1 Specialist Counselor G/T Teacher $500School: Bale Elementary School School Improvement Plan Year: 2000-2001 Intervention: Parent Involvement Through Contracting Actions Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources District Title I Budget Budget APIG/Other Budget a. b. c. Inservice on parent Make and Take workshop Provide one workshop per semester Retain list of parents who attended the workshop for conference information 4. Provide resources to help improve parent reading skills a. b. c. Develop an area to provide resources for each grade level in reading Provide sign-in and check-out list Update resources each nine weeks d. Send letters home with interim reports to remind parents of available resources Rouse, Cole, Baggett, Conley, Pafford Oct. 4, 2000 and Feb, 19, 2001 IRC Library $500School: Bale Elementary School School Improvement Plan Year: 2000-2001 Intervention: Parent involvement Through Contracting Actions 5. Distribute refrigerator curriculum Person(s) Responsible Teachers, Heard, Fitzpatrick, Moravec Parents Timeline Sept, 7, 2000 Resources ADE District Budget Title I Budget APIG/Other BudgetSchool: Bale Elementary School School Improvement Plan Year: 2000-2001 Intervention: Small Group Tutoring Actions 1. Continue Share America tutoring program a. b. c. d. Identify bubble students Pair students with mentor Implement contracts for mentors and students Conduct pre/post testing e. Obtain tutor feedback 2. Implement peer tutoring a. b. c. d. Pair high readers with low readers for reading practice Use modeling Use cross-grade tutors Provide daily opportunities for peer tutoring 3. Provide faculty small group tutoring a. Principal will tutor small groups b. Teachers will tutor different grade level students c. Non-certified staff will tutor small _____groups of students___________ Person(s) Responsible B. Anderson Share America Teachers J. Rouse, Johnson, Dockery Staff as assigned. Brown, Conley, Cole Timeline Sept. 2000- June 2001 Octi, 2000 June, 2001 Oct 31 Resources Share America District Budget Title I Budget APIG/Other BudgetSchool: Bale Elementary School School Improvement Plan Year: 2000-2001 Intervention: Great Expectations Actions Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources District Budget Title I Budget APIG/Other Budget 1. Communicate expectations to students and parents a. Communicate grade level reading requirements b. Provide immediate feedback to students from evaluations 2. Implement literature circles a. Using different types of literature form groups according to interests b. Use literature in all curriculum areas c. Use supplemental materials for book choices d. Develop competition through the literature circles 3. Utilize Benchmark release items from state standards 4. Label structures and areas of the school in Spanish/English Teachers Parents Geurin, Littell, Shute, Fitzpatrick, Pafford Teachers Padilla, Courtney Sept. 2000- June 2001 Oct 1, 2000- June 1, 2001 Sept. 2000- June 2001 Sept. 7, 2000 Parent Handbook School/ Classroom Communiques Best Practices: New Standards for Teachinq and Learninq in Americas School Arkansas Department of Education Boardmaker by Mayer JohnsonSchool: Bale Elementary School School Improvement Plan Year: 2000-2001 Intervention: Accelerated Reading Actions 1. Form AR Committee involving PTA and CLT in planning AR Committee-Fitzpatrick, Tucker, Jones, Geurin 2. Visit and collaborate with other schools to observe implementation 3. Attend AR Workshop 4. Purchase Star" Assessment Tool and AR program 5. Evaluate and access students' l reading level using STAR' assessment Person(s) Responsible Principal Teachers Media Specialist Title 1 Specialist CLT_______ AR Committee AR Committee AR Committee Fitzpatrick, Tucker Timeline Aug. 2000 Aug. 2000 Oct. 1, 2000 Octi, 2000 Oct. 2000- Nov. 2000 Resources Mabelvale Media Specialist Mablevale Otter Creek Rockefeller Permabound and Follett Publishing Companies Permabound and Follett Publishing Companies Media Specialist Title 1 Specialist District Budget Title I Budget $3200 APIG/Other BudgetSchool: Bale Elementary School School Improvement Plan Year: 2000-2001 Intervention: Accelerated Reading Actions 6. Purchase software, printer, and library books for program implementation 7. Communicate information concerning AR to parents 8. Plan and develop school wide incentive for AR Program Person(s) Responsible Principal AR Committee Media Specialist Title 1 Specialist AR Committee Media Specialist Title 1 Specialist AR Committee Media Specialist Timeline Oct .2000- Dec. 2000 Oct. 2000- June 2001 Oct. 2000 Resources Permabound and Follett Publishing Companies Staff 9. Review program effectiveness and make recommendations for 2001-2002 AR Committee June 2001 Staff District Budget Title I Budget $5600 $400 $1000 APIG/Other BudgetChicot students will be-featured on KSSH RADIO CELEBRITIES! The following CHICOT RADIO ou^ Americans give their pledge and Jaliso Cooper, Thongsoy Singkhek, and Trelaine Punches. Chicot PTA Poll Comivnh Yur help is still needed for the foil uM thet will be held on ?ctXr 28, from l00 - 2 pm. here t the school. If you would be willing to help, coll Danielle Conroy at 570-4062 between 8
00 a.m, and 12 noon any day. I leiecTion sheela w.cre sent home today for grades 3-5. Please assis yo selection. Clubs will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis, n ay October 13. If you arc interested in helping, contact Delwin Smith, Friday Clubs: Selection sheets were child in making a Clubs will begin on Assistant Principal, at 570-4062. IMPORTANT DATES
October 4 - Parent Conference Day - NO School October 23 - Teacher Record Day - NO School October 28 - Fall Carnival, 10
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0Q p.m. ri' Chicot Ele I I j I Students Enrolled514 I I Percent of Average lWAttendance-g4-i% Otodmom = wo%) tfercent UI/kvisixigc xyeuv ' '--------------------- 1ii Percent of students in grades Kr2 who developed appropriate reading readiness stalls tor the next grade level Kindergarten-56.1% ist Grade26.8% and Grade-38.6% Percent of students not receiviug a reportable discipline sanctions99.99% (By Btate hm dnelptoe aiittk>n. meat he reported end taduded acts UivoMng drugs, uiaolu,aloohol,weapons or gongs
I <Bstiictwide.Metthsn 496 of our smdenuwere involved in these types of oflonoes.) Number of Teachers39 Percent of Teachers with Masters38% Staff Number of Support Staff35 Percent of Teachers with 9+ Years of Experience43% Involvement Number of PTA Members Last Year (1999/2000) 51 Volunteer Hours Last Year1,601 hrs. School Improvement Flap The following era priorities for our school and are included in our school improvement plan: the complete school improvement plan is available in the office and includes SpSdfiC SCtlOIlS ffild {6301111^ needed for implementation. 1J Sixty percent of Chicots K-2 students will perform at or above readiness for the next grade level on the Spring 2001 Developmental Reading Assessment 2.)Eighty percent of Chicot students in grades 3-5 will meet or exceed their personal growth scores on the Spring 2001 Achievement Level Tests.Cd Chicot Elementary School Improvement Plan 2000-2001 Achievement is Chief at ChicotSchool: Chicot Elementary School Improvement Plan Year: 00-01 Priority 1: Improve students reading and writing achievement Supporting Data: ACTAAP scores for April 2000 are unavailable. On the 98 SAT 9, total reading NCE for 5 grade was 31.9. On the 99 SAT 9, this score was 28.7-a decrease of 3.2. Goals
1) 100% of Chicot 4** graders will perform at or above the proficient level in grade 4 reading on the State Benchmark Examination. 2) To be set by CLT, Fall 2000 One-Year Benchmark(s)-To be set by CLT, Fail 2000School: Chicot School Improvement Plan Year: 2000-2001 Intervention: Focus on literacy instruction with Title I staffing and funds Actions Implement Reading Recovery for first grade Person(s) Responsible G. Bryant L. Harrison Timeline Sept. 00 Resources IRC Staff UALR Staff District Budget Title I Budget $4000 APIG/Other Budget Provide small group instruction in writing process for grades 2-4 using Title I specialist and instuctionai aide Implement Native American and Puppetry Artists in Education Program to facilitate student writing Implement Voyager Afterschool Program J. Burgin G. Marts J. Burgin J. Harkey Sept. 00 Oct. 00 Sept. 00 IRC Staff T. Boley inservice $500 $8000 Voyager Staff $22,000School: Chicot School Improvement Plan Year: 2000-2001 Intervention: Utilize technology to increase reading and writing achievement Actions Person(s) Responsible C. Crawford Timeline Resources Maintain Accelerated Reader Program Sept. 00 District Budget Title I Budget $1000 APIG/Other Budget Continue use of Compass Software correlations to LRSD Objectives N. Galyean L. Fields D. Sabo Sept. 00 Instructional technology staff Continue use of Smart Start/Smart Step performance assessments Sept. 00 ADE materials Computer disks Develop new technology plan J. Harkey 12-00 IRC staff LRSD Standards Half-day monthly planning by grade levels using mapping template J. Harkey Oct. 00 UI Mapping the Big Picture, IRC staffSchool: Chicot School Improvement Plan Year: 2000-2001 Priority 2: Improve student achievement in mathematics Supporting Data: ACTAAP scores for 2000 are unavailable. On the 98 SAT 9, total math NCE for S** grade was 29.4 on total math. On the 99 SAT 9, this score was 25.9, a decrease of 3.5. Goal(s): 1) 100% of Chicot 4* graders will perform at or above the proficient level in grade 4 math on the State Benchmark Examination. 2) To be set by CLT, Fall 2000 One-Year Benchmark(s): To be set by CLT, Fall 2000School: Chicot School Improvement Plan Year: 2000-2001 Intervention: Utilize Title I funding and materials to increase math achievement Actions Person(s) Responsible J. Harkey Timeline Sept. 00 Resources Voyager Staff District Budget Title I Budget $22,000 APIG/Other Budget Implement Voyager afterschool program Conduct quarterly Family Math Nights J. Burgin Oct. 00 Distribute former math lab materials in an equitable manner to classroom teachers J. Harkey Aug. 00 IRC Staff TERC materials IRC Staff $1000School: Chicot School Improvement Plan Year: 2000-2001 Intervention: Utilize technology to increase math achievement Actions Continue use of Compass Software correlations to LRSD objectives Person(s) Responsible N. Galyean L. Fields D. Sabo Timeline Sept. 00 Sept. 00 Resources Instructional technology staff Continue use of Smart Start/Smart Step performance assessments ADE materials Computer disks J. Harkey Dec. 00 Develop new technology plan IRC staff LRSD Standards J. Harkey Oct. 00 UI Mapping the District Budget Title I Budget APIG/Other Budget Half-day monthly planning by grade levels using mapping template Big Picture, IRC staffSchool: Chicot School Improvement Plan Year: 2000-2001 Priority 3: Improve stakeholder/community involvement and create an environment of collaborative responsibility Supporting Data: VIPS hours for 98-99 were 1787. VIPS hours for 99-00 were 1601 (a decrease of 186 hours). PTA goal of 100% increase from 98-99 to 99-00 was met. Goal(s): 1) 100% of Chicot parents and staff will join PTA. 2) VIPS hours will increase to 10 hours per student yearly. One-Year Benchmark(s): VIPS hours will increase from 1600 to 2000 (25%). PTA membership will also increase 25% from 99-00.School: Chicot School Improvement Plan Year: 2000-2001 Intervention: Improve stakeholder/community involvement Actions Title I stipend paid to Family Involvement Coordinator-5 days/wk, 4 hrs/day CLT to determine Average Daily Attendance incentive for families Family Involvement Committee formed to determine ways to increase parental involvement Person(s) Responsible J. Harkey J. Harkey P. Kerr Timeline Aug. 00 Oct. 00 July 00 Resources Family Resource Center, Title I staff LRSD Recognition and Rewards LRSD Restructured Parent Program District Budget Title I Budget $5500 APIG/Other Budget To be determined To be determinedSchool: Chicot School Improvement Plan /...} I Year: 2000-2001 Priority 4: Discipline Supporting Data: Out-of-school suspensions for 98-99 totaled 151. The total of 44 for 99-00 was only 29% of the 98-99 total. Goal(s): A non-violent education component will significantly reduce behavior sanctions. One-Year Benchmark(s): Out-of-school suspensions for 00-01 will decrease by 10% of the 99-00 total.I School: Chicot School Improvement Plan Year: 00-01 Intervention: Provide non-violent education component Actions Implement uniforms Person(s) Responsible D. Smith G. Bryant Timeline Aug. 00 Resources District Budget Title I Budget APIG/Other Budget D. Smith Sept. 00 Continue Conflict Managers by Centers therapist D. Smith Oct. 00 Continue Friday Club behavior incentives Implement Peaceable Place Curriculum M. Smith J. Gunderman Sept. 00 Curriculum materials Full-time Centers Therapist on site J. Harkey Aug. 00 nLETTER TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS On the reverse side of this letter you will find some basic data about David O. Dodd Elementary School. The Developmental Reading Readiness Assessment was begun last school year. This was a result of the switch in programming required by the state. Our school begins in Pre-K to develop the skills necessary to develop sound reading skills. Small guided reading groups, interactive writing between teacher and student, lots of hands on time for both independent and large group reading allows the students to see, hear and interact with words, language, reading and writing strategies. This continues through the 2 grade and picks up in 3* grade with a more intense and focused emphasis on writing skills. Self-expression through daily journal writing and creative stories enhances the skills they will need for 4*^ grade. These strategies are tested on the statewide ACTAAP test given in May of the 4* grade school year. McRat Multicultural higher level thinking skills build on what the student has learned in the previous years and focuses on critical thinking, predictions of story outcome, analysis of character development and subjective writing. This encourages the student to use these specific skills across the curriculum in social studies, science and other c_or_e su_bje_ct_ ar_ea_s a*t the c5t*h grade lleAivzeail , uw/kh{i<c>hh prepares ssftuiiddeennttss for the next level of their education. The math program is the result of a multi- million-dollar grant received by the LRSD to enhance critical thinking and broad-based math understanding. Problem solving is a major strategy as students work in-groups where the right answer is any way it can be solved! It is not like the cut and dried math any of us grew up doing in school! If you have any questions about the curriculum or any part of the initial school report please do not hesitate to call me. The statewide report card should be released and sent to you in midOctober. / I School Name: Teachers'i 21 Attendance: David 0 Dodd EXernentary Support Staff: 6 92.21% (% of average daily attendance
maximum = 100%) (Enro Ilmen tT 232 ] Developmental Reading Readiness Assessment - % of students in grades K-2 who have developed appropriate reading readiness skills for their grade level: Kindergarten: 86.5% First Grade: 63.3% Second Grade: 89.65% of F I'A Members Last Y ear: 232 % ot I'eachers with Masters iJegree: 50.1% [Volunteer Hours Last Year: 3,545 1 [% of I eachers with 9 + Years ot l eaching Lxpenence: 51^ [ 94% Discipline & Safety - % of students NOT receiving a reportable discipline sanction: (By state law discipline sanctions must be reported and include acts involving drugs, assaults, alcohol, weapons or gangs
districtwidc, fewer than 2% of our students were involved in these types of offenses.) School Improvement Plans - the following are priorities for our school and are included in our school improvement plan
the complete school improvement plan is available in the office and includes specific actions and resources needed for implementation: 1. Improve reading by'using Reading Recovery, Early Literacy strategies (ELLA), Effective literacy and HcRat Multi cultural higher level thinking skills. 2. Increase mathfemtics understanding by using the LRSD professional development team. 3. Increase use of manipulatlves in grades K-5.David O. Dodd Elementary School Improvement Plan 2000-2001David 0. Dodd Elementary School Mission Statement WE, at David O. Dodd Elementary, believe students, staff and parents will woik together cooperatively in a safe, positive environment demonstrating mutual respect for cultural diversity and academic achievement I !School David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Year Priority 1: Improve Student Achievement in Reading and Writing Literacy Supporting Data: 65% of fourth grade students performed below proficiency on the 1999 ACTAAP. 71% of fifth grade students scored below the 50% in total reading on the 1998 SAT9. 71% of fifth grade students scored below the 50* percentile in Reading Vocabulary on the 1998 SAT9. 33% of first grade students were identified for service in Reading Recovery based on Observation Survey. 21% of second grade students were identified for service in Early Literacy Groups based on Observation Survey. 20% of third grade students were identified for service in Early Literacy Groups based on Observation Survey. Goal (s): 2000-01 K 90% of Dodds kindergarten students shall perform at or above the proficient level in literacy. 2000-01 1 90% or Dodds grade 1 students shall perform at or above the proficient level in literacy. 2000-01 2-5 90% of Dodds students shall perform at or above the proficient level in grades 2-5 reading each semester on the CRT. 2000-01 4 100% of Dodd's students shall perform at or above the proficient level on the ACTAAP. 2000-01 5 65% of Dodds students shall perform at or above the 50* percentile in reading on the SAT9.School David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Year Priority 1: Improve Student Achievement in Reading and Writing Literacy Goal(s): 2000-01 K-5 100% of Dodds certified staff will complete at last 60 hours of approved professional development annually. One-Year Benchmark(s): In 2000-01, 80% of Dodds kindergarten students shall perform at or above the proficient level in literacy. In 2000-01, 80% of Dodds first grade students shall perform at or above the proficient level in literacy. In 2000-01, at least 80% of the students in grades 2-5 shall perform at or above the proficient level, on the LRSD Criterion Reference Test. In 2000-01, Dodd School shall improve 10 percentage points (from 35% to 45%) in the percent of students performing at or above the proficient level on the grade 4 ACTAAP. In 2000-01, Dodd School shall improve by 5 percentage points (from 29% to 34%) the percentage of students performing at or above the 50* percentile in Total Reading on the SAT9. In 2000-01, Dodd School shall improve by 5 percentage points (from 29% to 34%) the percentage of Students performing at or above the 50*^ percentile in Reading Vocabulary on the SAT9.School David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Reading Recovery/Literacy Group Support Actions Provide Reading Recovery for first grade students identified by Observation Survey Establish Literacy Support Groups for second grade students identified by Observation Survey Establish Literacy Support groups for third grade students identified by teacher recommendation Establish Kindergarten Emergent Groups for students identified by Observation Survey Expand the number of students serviced by Reading Recovery by utilizing the Reading Recovery Teacher Leader in Training Person(s) Responsible Yeager Timeline August- June* Resources District Yeager Yeager Yeager Harr August- June* January- June* January- June* August- June* Pat Busbea, . LRSD UALR Dept of Ed. Linda Dorn Debbie Williams Reading Recovery/Early Literacy Training Site UALR UALR UALR Reading Recovery Training Site Budget: $0 Title I Budget $0 APIG/Other Budget $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0School David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Increase time on task to impact student achievement in reading and writing Actions Identify by name all students in fifth grade who scored below the 50**^ percentile in reading on the 2000 SAT9 to focus on specific, individual needs.______________ Identify by name all students in fourth grade who scored below the proficient level on the 2000 ACTAAP to focus on specific, individual needs.______________ Implement the Accelerated Reader reading incentive program to promote independent reading.__________________ Conduct RIF (Reading Is Fundamental) distributions for grades PreK-5 to promote independent reading. Form Writing for Success study groups for fourth grade students to provide instruction and practice for thinking and writing skills. Person(s) Responsible Goldmon Goldmon Kennedy Classroom Teachers Kennedy Lowe Timeline Nov. * August* January- May* August- May* October- April* Resources SAT9 Dr. Ed Williams ACTAAP Dr. Ed Williams RIF Scholastic West Little Rock Kiwanis Club.CSR Grant Internet ADE District Budget $0 $0 $0 $0 Title I Budget $0 $0 $0 $0 APIG/Other Budget $0 $0 CSRD Grant LRSD Kiwanis $150.00 SCRD Grant $1,000.00 $0School David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Increase time on task to impact student achievement in reading and writing Actions Form Writing for Success study groups for fourth grade students to provide instruction and practice for thinking and writing skills Use levelized books for guided reading to increase instructional and independent reading activities Implement LiNKing to integrate reading, writing and technology into the curriculum for grades 3-5. Utilize Literacy One, Literacy Two and Literacy Three students from UALR to provide additional reinforcement for emerging literacy skills with K-2 students scoring below the proficiency level. Person(s) Responsible Lowe Yeager classroom teachers Kennedy Grades 3-5 classroom teachers UALR students Classroom teachers Timeline October- April* August- May* August- May* Sept.- May* Resources Internet ADE Pat Busbea UALR Dept, of Education Reading Recovery/Early Literacy Training Site Barb Bumgardner Seattle, WA UALR District Budget $0 $0 Title I Budget $0 $0 APIG/Other Budget $0 SR Grant $16,500.00 SR Grant $10,000.00 $0School David 0. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Increase time on task to impact student achievement in reading and writing Actions Utilize the computer lab attendant to provide additional opportunities for reading and writing using the computer in the classroom setting. Implement ELLA practices in the Resource and Primary Special Education Self-contained Classroom to promote effective literacy____________ Purchase class set of AlphaSmart to provide additional opportunities to develop writing and word processing skills for grades 2-5 Person(s) Responsible McLaughlin Buchanan Classroom teachers Schouweiller Kennedy Timeline Jan.- June* August- June .* August* Resources Computers MS Office products Internet Jump Start ADE IRC Intelligent Peripheral Devices, Inc. District Budget Title I Budget APIG/Other Budget CSRD Grant $6,300.00School David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Support Vocabulary Development. Actions Create word-building centers in kindergarten through second grade to reinforce literacy instruction. Provide dictionaries in the writing and word building centers in first and second grades to promote vocabulary growth.___________________________ Provide journals for PreK-4'" grade students to encourage daily practice of writing skills._______________________ Provide multiple sets of magnetic letters for Reading Recovery and centers for PreK- 2 classrooms to provide for practice in word building skills._____________________________ Incorporate the use of lexicons for grades 3-5 to increase proficiency in language mechanics. Person(s) Responsible Grade K-2 Timeline August- June* Yeager Yeager Gaddy Yeager Classroom Teachers August* August- June* August- June* August - May* Resources Pat Busbea IRC Books: Apprenticeship in Literacy and Guided Reading Silver Burdette Modern Learning Press Arch Ford Co-op LRSD Arch Ford Co-op Marva Collins Teacher Training Manual District Budgets Title I Budget APIG/Other Budget CSRD Grant $2,000.00 CSRD Grant $500.00 CSRD Grant $600.00 CSRD Grant $2,400.00 $15.95School David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Support Vocabulary Development. Actions Use levelized books in grades K-3 to develop vocabulary in content areas. Person(s) Responsible Yeager Classroom Teachers Timeline August- June* Resources Rigby, Wright Group Scholastic, and Steck-Vaughn District Budget Title I Budget APIG/Other Budget CSRD grantSchool David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Reading Recovery/Literacy Group Support Actions Identify first grade students utilizing Observation Survey to provide Reading Recovery services for students needing intervention. Establish Literacy Support Groups for second grade students identified by Observation Survey to promote literacy skills. Establish Literacy Support groups for third grade students identified by teacher recommendation to promote literacy skills. Establish Kindergarten Emergent Groups for students identified by Observation Survey to promote literacy skills. Person(s) Responsible Yeager Yeager Yeager Yeager Timeline August- June* August- June* Jan.- June* January- June* Resources Pat Busbea, LRSD UALR Dept of Ed. Linda Dorn Debbie Williams Reading Recovery/Early Literacy Training Site UALR UALR District Budget Title I Budget APIG/Other BudgetSchool David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Staff Development Actions Attend McRat (Multicultural Reading and Thinking) training to facilitate implementation in the classroom. Attend Continuing Contact for Reading Recovery to maintain effective teaching strategies._________________________ Attend Effective Literacy training sessions for third grade teachers to facilitate implementation in the classroom.________________________ Schedule staff development for LiNKing to coordinate with LRSD calendar. Attend LiNKing staff development to facilitate implementation of the program. Person(s) Responsible Goldmon Dilday Timeline August - June* Yeager August- May* Resources ADE UALR LRSD Knapp James August- June* ADE Kennedy August- May* District Budget Title I Budget APIG/Other Budget ADE $0 $0 $0 ADE grades 3-5 Classroom Teachers August- May* Barb Bumgardner, consultant Seattle, WA Barb Bumgardner, consultant Seattle, WA $0 $0 $0 CSRD Grant $5,000.00School David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Staff Development Actions Form Literacy Study groups to study current research and practices. Person(s) Responsible Yeager McLaughlin Classroom teachers Timeline August- May* Resources District Budget Title I Budget Provide opportunities for school site visits for teachers of grades kindergarten through second to observe literacy strategies. Attend AlphaSmart workshop to facilitate integration of technology and writing in the third through fifth grade classrooms.______________________ Attend Arkansas Reading Conference to explore current resources and research. Yeager McLaughlin grades 3-5 classroom teachers Kennedy, Yeager, classroom teachers August- May* March* Nov.* Pat Busbea UALR Dept, of Ed. Books: Apprenticeship in Literacy, Guided Reading, and Whole-to-Part Phonics UALR ADE Kennedy IRC Dept, of Instructional Technology Arkansas Reading Association $0 $0 $0 $0 $200.00 APIG/Other Budget CSRD Grant $200.00 $0 $0 CSRD Grant $300.00School David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Staff Development Actions t.-. Attend Hot Springs Technology Institute to acquire additional knowledge for implementation in the classroom.______________________ Attend Arkansas Early Literacy Conference to explore current resources and research. Attend Basic Computer Tool Box inservice to initiate the exploration of the world of technology and implications for use in the classroom. Train a Literacy Coach to provide leadership in literacy, manage the schools literacy program and provide professional development promoting a school-based professional community. Person(s) Responsible Kennedy Knapp Yeager McLaughlin Classroom Teachers Classroom Teachers Chambers Timeline June 2001 March* Nov.* August- June Resources Hot Springs School District UALR Reading Recovery IRC Pam Crawford UALR District Budget Title I Budget $200.00 $0 $0 ADE APIG/Other Budget CSRD Grant $98.00 CSRD Grant $500.00 $0School David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Year Priority 1: Increase Parent/Community Involvement Supporting Data: 30% of the parents responding to a 1999 Dodd Elementary Parent Survey do not read with their children nightly. 40% of the parents report on the Dodd Elementary Parent Survey that they do not assist their children with homework. 35% of the parents attend parent-teacher conferences on Parent Conference Day. Goal (s): 2000-2001 100% of the parents will read with their children nightly. 2000-2001 100% of the parents will assist children with homework. 2000-2001 100% of the parents will attend parent conferences. 2000-2001 The Partners In Education partnerships will increase by 100%. One-Year Benchmark(s): tn the 2000-2001 school year, 80% of the Dodd parents will read to their children nightly. In the 2000-2001 school year, 80% of the Dodd parents will sign homework nightly. In the 2000-2001 school year, 80% of the Dodd parents will attend parent conferences. In the 2000-2001 school year, two new Partners In Education will be added for Dodd Elementary.School David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Improve Student Achievement through Parent Workshops Actions Host Pig Out on Books for PreK-2 to encourage parents and students to read at home. Host Write Night for third grade through fifth grade students and parents to inform and promote effective writing skills at home. Stage a Science Fair Workshop to provide students and parents with information necessary to complete a successful Science Fair Project. Conduct a G/T Parent Night to inform parents of the responsibilities of the students in the program. Explain the Title I program at a PTA meeting so parents will understand the benefits and criteria of the program. Person(s) Responsible Yeager PreK-2 Teachers Kennedy Yeager Kennedy 3-5 Teachers Fleming Davis Yeager Timeline October* April April Oct*. Sept.* Resources'* District Jan Wolfe Scholastic IRC IRC LIAMS Partners In Education G/T Department Title I Department Budget $0 $0 Title I Budget $137.00 $100.00 $100.00 $0 $0 APIG/Other Budget SCRD Grant $237.00 SCRD Grant $1000.00 SCRD Grant $1500.00 $0 $0School David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Provide accommodations for parents. Actions Provide an interpreter for parents who have difficulty speaking or understanding English so they are able to participate in their students school life. Explore options for training in the English as a Second Language Program to further facilitate communication with students and parents. Person(s) Responsible McLaughlin McLaughlin Timeline Ongoing* Second Semester * 6 staff members summer ESL training Resources Edie Ax LRSD Foreign Language Teacher IRC District Budget $0 $0 Title I Budget $0 $0 APIG/Other Budget $0 $0School David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Increase Opportunities for Parent/Community Involvement Actions Participate in the Jump Rope for Heart program to foster community service. Schedule the Healthy Lungs Program for first and fourth grades to reinforce the dangers of tobacco and utilize community volunteers in the classroom. Invite the Orchestra and You Program for the primary grades to explore the instruments of the symphony. Person(s) Responsible Crosby Lowe Jefferson Timeline March* October Nov. Resources American Heart Association American Lung Association Arkansas Symphony District Budget $0 $0 $0 Title I Budget $0 $0 $0 APIG/Other Budget $0 $0 $0School David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Increase Opportunities for Parent/Community Involvement. Actions Provide space for the Stagecoach-Dodd Neighborhood Association to meet to provide a link to our neighborhood. Report school activities, meetings, and accomplishments through monthly newsletters to maintain informed patrons. Invite parents, guardians, and community members to visit classrooms on Grandparents Day, Career Week to share careers, read to students and interact with students. Provide alternative times for Parent/Teacher Conferences to accommodate working parents. Recognize academic achievement in an assembly to provide a public forum for celebrating student success. Person(s) Responsible McLaughlin President of the Association McLaughlin Knapp Davis Hospitality Committee McLaughlin Lowe Goldmon Dilday PreK-5 Teachers McLaughlin Lowe McLaughlin Pre-K to 5 Teachers Timeline All year August- Feb. * August- May* Ongoing* Aug.- June* Each quarter Resources Stagecoach- Dodd Neighborhood Association Kennedy Lowe Printshop Publisher VIPS Lowe Mitchell McLaughlin Food Services Custodians McLaughlin Darrel Jones Backyard Burger, Dixie Cafe, Tias, Pizza Hut District Budget $0 $200.00 $0 $0 Title I Budget $0 $0 $0 APIG/Other Budget $0 Activity Fund $200.00 $0 $0School David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Staff Development Actions Recognize parental contributions by hosting a Parent Recognition Tea Host Study Circles to increase communication between school, parents, staff and community and to provide a platform to discuss the educational focus of Dodd Elementary School Person(s) Responsible Hospitality PTA McLaughlin Timeline May May* Sept. Resources* Community Bakery Kroger Title I Diane Vibhakar Arkansas School Board Association Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families District, Budget Title I Budget $135.00 APIG/Other Budget CSRD grant $50.00School David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Year Priority 1: Increase Student Achievement in Math Supporting Data: 86% of the students scored below Proficient in Math based on the 1999 ACTAAP results. 79% of the students scored below 50% in Math based on the SAT-9, Fall of 1998. Goal (s): 2000-01 2-5 The percent of Dodds students performing above the lowest quartile in mathematics will meet or exceed the trend and improvement goals each year. 2000-01 2-5 The percent of students demonstrating gains from the grades 2-5 mathematics pretest to the post-test will meet or exceed the improvement goal each year. 2000-01 4 100% of a schools students shall perform at or above the proficient level on the State mandated Criterion Referenced Grade 4 Mathematics test. 2000-01 5 65% of a schools students shall perform at or above the 50* percentile on the SAT9 in Grade 5 mathematics. One-Year Benchmark(s): In the 2000-2001 school year, David O. Dodd Elementary students shall improve 8.6 points so that at least 22.6 % of the students (14 + 8.6) will perform above the first quartile on the grade 5 SAT-9 SAT9 mathematics test. In the 2000-2001 school year, David O. Dodd Elementary students shall improve 4.4 points so that at least 25.4 % of the students (21 + 4.4) will perform at or above the proficient level on the 2000 ACTAAP.School David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Year Priority 1: Increase Student Achievement in Math In the 2000-2001 school year, 90% of the David O. Dodd students shall achieve proficient or above on the Criterion Referenced Test in grades two through five..School David 0. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Increase time on task for students in math experiences. Actions Implement an Economics Mini-Mall to culminate a Prek-5 unit to develop economic awareness. Identify fourth grade students who perform below the proficient level on the ACTAAP for supplementary supporting activities. Person{s) Responsible All staff Fleming Principal Timeline Dec.* Sept. 2000 Resources Teachers Parents IRC ADE LRSD District Budget $0 $0 Title I Budget $0 $0 APIG/Other Budget $0 $0School David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Increase time on task for students in math experiences. Actions Provide additional individual and small group instruction and reinforcement for students performing at the Basic or Below Basic level. Use resources from Curriculum Associates at the fourth grade level to provide practice similar to the ACTAAP. Participate in the St. Judes Math-a- Thon to provide Math practice at home with parent supervision. Identify fifth grade students who score below the 5Cr^ percentile on the SAT-9 to participate in supplemental math activities. Person(s) Responsible Crosby Burton Fleming Price Goldmon McLaughlin Lowe Timeline August- June .* August- June* March October* Resources UALR Partners in Education Curriculum Associates St. Judes Hospital ADE LRSD District Budget $0 Title I Budget $0 APIG/Other Budget $0 Activity Fund $150.00 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0School David 0. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Provide additional materials for Math. Actions Use the Everyday Math Calendar to support number patterns. Use the JumpStart Math computer program to reinforce math skills. Purchase additional manipulatives to strengthen the math program. Person(s) Responsible PreK-5 Teachers 3-5 fifth grade Teachers McLaughlin K-2 Classroom Teachers Timeline August- June* August- June* August- June Resources -2,. Teacher made activities Office Depot Educational Resources ADE IRC District Budget $0 $45.00 $200.00 Title I Budget $0 APIG/Other Budget $0 Activity Fund $200.00School David O. Dodd Elementary School School Improvement Plan Intervention: Expand integration of math in the specialist areas. Actions Focus on counting, time measurement, and fractions in Music. Use specialists to incorporate specific math skills and information into their lesson presentations upon request by a teacher to reinforce classroom instruction. Person(s) Responsible Jefferson Davis Jefferson Lowe Kennedy Crosby Timeline August- June* August- June Resources Teacher provided materials Teacher made materials and activities. Library materials District Budget $0 Title I Budget $0 APIG/Other Budget $0 $0 $0 $0Forest Park Elementaiy
600 North Tyler Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 (501)671-6267 t ' -------- FOREST VVoolluummee 3 August/September 2000 Issue 1 [ PARK Welcome New Students! The following students have entered Forest Park for the 2000-2001 school year. We are so glad to have them and their families, Pro-K - Houston Angel, Marcus Burton, Hans Chen, Ruby Cordell, Carly Cortinez, Graham Coutts, Harrison Houser, Lauren Hudgens, Madison Jaros, Emily Claire Mackey, Katie Mowery, Remington Remmell, Peyton Robinson, Marit Scott, Andrew Willoughby, Jackson Woodliff, Kindergarten - Josh Cissell, Kevin Cunningham, Jacob Currence, Preston Fore, Hank Fuller, Quionte Hayes, Sammye Kogy, Ellis LaGrone, Lexie Levin. Keyira Martin, Cmeron Matson, Jackson Moore, Patrick O'Brien, Jim Rogers, Rachel Russell, Dinah Stewart, Alfred Warren, Clayton Williams, Maurice Green, Hayden Angel, Darrell Bailey, Briana Carter, Alex Coombs, Cote Dunn, Andrew England, Carson Gramling, Kennedy Hammond, John Law, Janie Blair Luft, Kevionna Lyons, Aaliyah Matthews, Nelson McCain, John Stanley McCay, Jordan Muir, Dasiah Ray, Anne Thomas Rystrom, Ray Thomas, William Willoughby
First Grade - Josh Aldana, Lisa Brown, Jamira Flowers, Tyler Gulley, Ola Stewart, Hunter Ray Campbell, Paris Hosley, Jovante Minor, Brandon Rekow
Second Grade - Tyler Clinger, Sarah Frazier, Sarah Mowery, Jarvis Flowers, Artez Irvin, Angel Allen, Tyler Gramling, Kader Riddick
Third Grade - April Allen, Saxton Exposito, Alexandra Frazier
Fourth Grade - Jacaquese Flowers, Troy Thompson, Allison Justiss, LaDiamond mith, Jennifer Stewart
Fifth Grade - Yancey Farmer, Raymond Bird, Jasmine Wingo, Levi Cissell, Jamar Flowers. Forest Park School Recognized by the American Heart Association by Deanor Coleman Forest Park school was recognized by the American Heart Association at their Annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon, August 19, 2000 at the Excelsior Hotel, Forest Park participated in the Jump Rope for Heart Project and raised an average of $89.03 per participant. This was the highest amount per participant p raised in the state of Arkansas. Students raising the top dollar amount were as follow
Sophie Hollenbert - $380
Hamilton Eubanks - $352
and Lundon Walker - $270. There were several other Forest Park student who raised $100 plus. Thanks to all our parents who helped and suf^'orted this most worthy cause. Stop by and see our Too Morket Penetrotion Trophy. From The Principals Desk Ueresa Gouriney^ T^rincipaf HELPING YOUR CHIU! SUCCEED rips from educators Have you ever heard the expression "Well begun is half done'? One secret to a successful school year is to set good routines right from the beginning. How can you help your child become more successful in school? We asked educators from across the country to share their Ideas. here are some tips from teachers and administrators. Take time to make time "One key to success is to follow a schedule, ' says one school superintendent, "Children need a schedule they can depend onone that includes definite times for homework, meals, and sleep. Then they can work around those times to include the extras.* An elementary school principal suggests, Limit TV A and video games.' Decide j how much of z this kind of free time to allow and stick to It. Otherwise, these activities can consume too much of children's time. Read, read, read fchool Uniform/ needed If you hove uniforms that your child/children con no longer wear, please consider donating them to the school closet. We have distributed most of what ve had on hand. We can use all sizes. Thank you for all you do for Forest Pork School. You have really helped us ide for so many students. A reading teacher offers this reminder. "Continue to share reading with children, even after they can read by themselves. This allows them to enjoy stories that may be too difficult for them to read alone. For variety, try reading newspapers, magazineseven the comic strips. You'll send the message that reading is important.' Check into it An elementary teacher recommends, "Take a few minutes every day to look at what your child brings home from school. You'll probably see work that teachers thought was important enough to send home. Talk about the schoolwork together. This shows that you care about the things your child spends most of the day doing.' Continued on page 3 Page 2 September 2000 Issue 1 Enhance He Chance ft ETC Enrichment classes are taught in kindergarten through sec- ^id grade by Mrs. Laughlin. The kindergarten students are participating in a discovery unit, the first graders are studying a logic unit, and the second graders are being challenged by a questions unit. The third grade ETC students are getting their first taste of ETC v4th their teacher Ms. Scherer. These students are working on a unit about Space, during this unit, students will be researching facts about space as well as learning how to develop a web. The fourth grade ETC students are studying a unit entitled 'Drawing' from Art History with their teacher Mrs. Laughlin. These students are researching various artists and experimenting with those artists' techniques. Students will learn many new vocabulary words. The fifth grade ETC students are studying a unit about the electoral process with their teacher Ms. Scherer. During this unit, the stu-, dents will research the presidential candidates' platforms. The students will also hold a mock presidential election. Counselors COrneif "TFT by Eleanor Coleman The counselor has been busy this week rneeling .with who are new to Forest Park School. The counselor has a persohol, conference with each new student to welcome and introduce
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him or her to Forest Park and to let them know she is here to^ help them have a good school year. Each student Is given a : pamphlet that tells how the counselor can helpj^rp. , She Is also visiting each classroom to discuss the role ofit , counselor and how and when students should yl^lt tliie coun^ltFlQ,: 'J'? center. The Counselor has moved to f<?Q^ 214, She. having a larger roc^ Meet the Teacher Did you miss the chance to meet your child's teacher on Parents' Night? If so, introduce yourself with a short note, telling a little something about your child. Also, ask the teacher to contact you if your child needs any help. l^dd it up! Coupons that you don't use at the store can give your child math practice. Spread them out on a table. Then take turns asking each other questions such as, 'How much will we save if we buy this brand of toothpaste?' Did You Know? There is good news for teachers, parents, and kids. Compared to students around the world, American Fourthgraders are among the best in math and science. (Source: Third International Mathematics and Science Study) Spanish classes are off to a great start. We have been singing and speaking in Spanish since the first day of school. The older students remember so much from last year and the youngest are picking up words and phrases quickly. We are listening carefully to the ending sounds of Spanish words and our Spanish accents are good. There will be many students members of the Parrot Club (for excellent Spanish pronunciation). We have learned two songs to help us with greetings and farewells. We sing to them in each class, we also practice v4th the calendar, review the word of the week in Spanish and recite our class motto. Second graders are demonstrating their beautiful writing in sentences about themselves, which we will share with children in Argentina. Third graders are studying about communities in Spanish and in their classrooms. We will build a model of a commu- .lity in Spanish class. Fourth grade will study continents, oceans and land forms. Fifth graders have already written and performed short skits in Spanish. They will begin a unit on the Olympic Games. Gracias to all parents and teachers and muchas gracias to the PTA for making the Spanish program possible. Nuestra escuela es Numero Uno! ving room. student Council 0ecttorvirill ^i^eli^ in late_S^teiT Health Room News We hope you had a fun, healthy summer and are ready for some successful learning and grov/th here at Forest Park. The big news for most of you is the change in the immunization requirements. 1) All students now are required to have a 2nd Measles vaccF nation - MMR on your immunization record. This had been required by 7th grade in past years. Check your records and get the MMR If It is missing. Warning: a few doctors and their staff are not aware of this yet. Don't let them turn you away. Many local doctors. Health Department, ACH, and Baptist After Hour Clinics hove been busy giving the vaccine this past month. 2) All K and Pk must have proof of the Chicken Pox (Varicella) vaccine called Varivax or proof of having the disease. PK also must have Hep B and HIB. We need for everyone to comply with the new regulations so we are not forced to start excluding students from school. Contact Mrs. Janssen if you have questions. We will start screening for hearing and vision in the next month. If you hove any old glasses (Adult and Children) sitting around the house, please donate them. There are organizations that can put those to good use for those in need. Any medication sent to school must be In the original container and have a written note from the parent or guardian. We will give only medication that must be given during the school hours. Most 3 times a day medicines can be given am. afterschool, and bedtime. It is always a good idea for the parent to bring the medicine and to pick it up from school. Thanks for your cooperation. Mediil Center SSevrs The Forest Park Media Center is open for businessll We are getting ready for another year of Accelerated Reader. We have an updated version of the program and new readability levels have been assigned to the books. Students will start.|< the year with a clean slate of points. As | points accumulate we will have our Accelerated Reader store and students may spend points on items at the store. Names will again be on the bulletin board in the cafeteria as the Star Levels are reached. We had a great year last year and I am sure it will continue on this year. If you have any questions about the program, see Mary Boyce in the Media Center. Issue 1 September 2000 Page 3 PRE-KINDERGARTEN........... We are having a great beginning of lool in Pre-K. Everyone is settling in and joying reading, center time, and playtime. Many even enjoy rest timel Our units this month are "All About Me", "Families", and "Apples". We have had fun doing lots of activities which go along with our units. More next time. Ms. Bauman Mrs. Cunningham 1ST GRADE................................. First Grode got off to o great start for the 2000-2(l school yeorl We ore busy making new friends and learning many new things. In reading, we have read counting and alphabet stories and poems
and done activities to go with them. Every week, we read new stories, songs, and poems in our reading series. We ore learning sight words and "tracking" them in print. We are reviewing all of our letters and sounds and working on blending sounds. In math, we are working on the first chapter of our new math books. We count objects, write numbers, and make o zariety of graphs. We have made a "Poem Book of Colors" and "A Book About Me". We are enjoying our own desks and personal space I For the first nine weeks of school we are concentrating on reading and math. We are learning and practicing school, classroom, cafeteria and playground rules. First graders are working hard and having a great time learningl Mrs. Isroff Mrs. Wenger From the Principal continued... Problem? Try the Team Approach What can you do If you don't agree with how a teacher is handling a problem? First, try talking with the teacher. There may be another side of the story you haven't heard. It's best to avoid putting down the teacher In front of you child. Why? Because your child may develop a negative attitude toward school. Instead, you can teach respect by supporting the teachereven if you don't agree with the decision. 2ND GRADE We hope everyone had a wonderful summer. We are ready for a new year In Second Grode. We have a new reading and math series. The theme in reading is "Celebrate Me". The theme in math is mathematical thinking. The Agenda Book is very important. Please look at it and sign it nightly. 3RD GRADE.................................. Third graders are busy and off to a great start for the 2000-2001 school yearl We are excited about studying rocks and minerals in science and also about our math Investigations. We are glad to hove Ms. Hansen and Ms. Feltus back this year for Spanish and Art. We look forward to learning a new character trait each week from our agenda books. Mrs. Coleman will work with us more on this in counseling. We all had an enjoyable summer, but we're ready to meet the challenges of third gradel Watch for our outstanding work in the hall! We invite all of our parents to Open House In September! Ms. Machen Mrs. Gestant P.T.A. NOTEBOOK By: Mary Thompson, President I want to welcome new and returning P.T.A. members. It looks like vje will again part of the first 10 schools with 100% P.T.A. membership. If you haven't joined read on. There are plenty of reasons why you should support your child s school P.T.A. It's been an exciting year already at Forest Park. The first, fourth, fifth 9TadT ai'rd music room received new air conditioners. The P.T.A. funded the Accelerated Recx^r program. The cafeteria got a face-lift with a new green velvet curtain. The front and side lawns were . refurbished and additional sprinklers were added. These improvements were made possible because of the P.T.A. Good reason to be proudl I want to congratulate and thank Mary Ann Gammill and DeAnne Thomas for another successful Innisbrook Wrapping Paper Sale. We could not afford our Spanish and Art teachers without this most important fund-raiser. Great job! Tickets are still available to the "Sea of Art" party, Thursday. September 2^. Proceeds from this event also help fund our Spanish and Art program. Tickets are 52^00 you can make your reservation by mailing your check to 4600 Cres^ood Rood. Little Rock, AR 72207. Can't come? Make a donation! For more information call Virginia Yeatman at 661-1872. Magazine Sales begin October 4th so don't buy or renew magazines until then. FOREST PARK GETS 40% OF EACH SUBSCRIPTION! Mary Millsap will kick off the sale with a |p rally for the kids. And oh yes, there will be incentives. Sale ends October 11. Support Forest Park by purchasing your subscriptions from your child! Kim Horreli, notorious Halloween Carnival Chairperson, promises to o^-dohers^f this year with the best Halloween Carnival in Forest Park history. The date is October 3Wh. Rena Hudgens says the Haunted House will be the scariest ever. And those ghoulish mom-zilla's In hair rollers and cold cream will rise again. Please come be a part of a hardworking, dedicated, fun-loving will hove fun! Cal! me, Mary Thompson with your thoughts, ideas, concerns and e agement at 664-1454. DATES TO REMEMBER Tutor Workshop-Tues.. Sept. 26-noon-l p m.-Media Center
Sm of A Sept.28-7p-Kevin & Cathy Crass
P.T.A. Meetings- Mon.. Oct.2-noon-lp.m. Media Center. Magazine Sales-Wed., Oct.4-11 Halloween Carnival-Mon.. Oct.30-5
30-8p.m. -Eastside of Building (inside if it rains) 4TH GRADE.................................. The fourth Grode is busy Integrating and applying the curriculum In fun and exciting learning experenices. Reading and writing in each subject is stressed everyday. Our agenda book has proven very useful in the classroom. Besides becoming more organized we enjoy reading the section of the book that deals with building better character. It is our goal to become better individuals. Fourth graders are destined to grow academically and socially this school year. STH GRADE.................................. The year has started off with a bangl The students ore excited to be the oldest and of course the most responsible In the school. We learned all the rules to being a fifth grader. We are prepared to keep up with our assignments with the use of our agendo books. We will begin the year reading stories from our new reading book, writing poetry, studying weather & early Americans, and so much more. There Is so much to learn during our last year as an elementary student. Being a fifth grader should be challenging and excitingl Page 4 April May 2000 Issue 1 2000 t > Ocftobfer 5.
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maximum = 100%) Enrollment: 299 Developmental Reading Readiness Assessment - % of students in grades K-2 who have developed appropriate reading readiness skills for their grade level: Kindergarten: 56% First Grade: 70% Second Grade: 90% // of PTA Members Last Year: 359 Volunteer Hours Last Year: 11,432 % of Teachers with Masters Degree: 59% % of Teachers with 9 + Years of Teaching Experience : 80% Discipline & Safety - % of students NOT receiving a reportable discipline sanction: 100% (By state law discipline sanctions must be reported and include acts involving drugs, assaults, alcohol, weapons or gangs
districtwide, fewer than 2% of our students were involved in these types of offenses.) School Improvement Plans - the following are priorities for our school and are included in our school improvement plan
the complete school improvement plan is available in the office and includes specific actions and resources needed for implementation: 1.) Improve reading by using the Harcourt Brace Reading Curriculum, Accelerated Reader Program, and Word Masters in grades three through five. 2.) Increase mathematics understanding by using the Terc Math Investigations, manipulatives, parent/community tutors, and Math Family Night for parents. 3.) Increase the number of students achieving proficiency and advancement in writing skills by integrating writing into all curriculum areas. A writing component will be provided in all subject area assessments.FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2000 - 2001 SCHOOL YEARSchool Forest Park Elementary School Improvement Plan Year 2000-2001 Priority 1: Improve student achievement in math. Supporting Data
SAT-9 Grade 5 -66% of the students scored above the 50^ percentile in Total Math on the 5* grade SAT-9. 36% of students scored in the upper quartile in Total Math on the 5^ grade SAT-9. 82% of students scored above the lowest quartile in Total Math on the 5^ grade SAT-9. Grade 4 Benchmark Exam (ACTAAP) - All students
27% below basic and 21% basic
African Americans
55% below basic and 27% basic, white
4% below basic and 18% basic. Achievement Level Tests (Grades 2-5) - Scores were higher than the District average on the math test at all grade levels. The Operations strand has more students scoring in the low category than any other math strand at all grade levels. In addition African-American students are below the school average on the ALT in all subject areas at all grade levels by 6- 12 points. Goal(s): 100% of the students will score at or above the proficient level in mathematics at the 4** grade level. 65% of students in every sub-group of race and gender will perform at or above the 50th percentile on the SAT-9 in grade 5 mathematics: at least 30% of the students will perform at the highest quartile in 5"* grade mathematics on the SAT-9: and at least 90% of students will perform above the lowest quartile in S grade mathematics on the SAT-9. One-Year Benchmark(s)
To increase the number of students who are proficient or above in math by 5% (from 52% to 57%) on the 4" grade ACTAPP
To increase to 65% the number of students in all sub-groups scoring at or above the 50th percentile in Total Math on the 5" grade SAT-9
To maintain the number of students scoring in the top quartile in Total Math on the 5'^ grade SAT-9 at 30% or above
To increase by 3% (from 82% to 85%) the number of students scoring above the lowest quartile in Total Math on the 5*^ grade SAT-9
To increase the RIT score for African-American students on the Achievement Level Test by 10 points for each subject area at each grade level, 3-5
Increase the average RIT score for all students on the Operations strand in mathematics by 10 points at each grade level, 3-5.School Forest Park Elementary School Improvement Plan Year 2000-2001 Intervention: Use the Arkansas Math Frameworks. LRSD Standards/Benchmarks, Achievement Level Test results. State Benchmark Exam for grade 4 math, SAT-9, etc, to plan and teach math Actions 1. Implement the Investigations math curriculum in grades 2-5 2. Use ACTAAP formats when assigning math practice and test
use released items from ACTAAP for practice__ 3. Purchase and utilize overhead math manipulatives for demonstration and instruction, i.e., fractions 3a. Pruchase Jostens Math Software 4. Recruit and train parent volunteers to tutor students in math 4a. Host Parent Family Math Nigh_______ 5. Analyze the ALT results to select strands in mathematics for extra emphasis - use manipulatives, Jostens software and tutors to reinforce these areas_________________________ 6. Reward students for high achievement using honors table in the cafeteria at lunchtime for those on the honor roll. Cokes forthose with perfect attendance, quarterly movie forthose receiving honor roll and having perfectattendance. 7. Identify lowest achieving students by name at each grade level for focused instruction. Person(s) Responsible Lead teacher Classroom teacher Classroom teacher Lead Teacher Principal Classroom Teachers Principal Principal PTA T utor Committee Lead Teacher______ Principal Lead Teacher Principal Counselor Classroom teachers and specialists Classroom teachers and specialists Timeline Aug 21- Ongoing Aug 21 - Ongoing Oct 1 Aug 21 - Ongoing Nov 1 Aug 21 - Ongoing Each semester Aug 14 Resources IRC Math Dept ACTAAP retired test items PRE IRC Math Dept District Budget Title I Budget APIG/Other Budget NSF funds $500 X X X8. Schedule the instructional day to provide time for teachers to work with smaller groups of students with similar academic challenges__________ 9. Paint U.S. map on playground for enhancing measurement skills___ Principal Art Specialist Classroom teachers Aug 17 Octi Priority 2
Improve student achievement in reading Supporting Data
SAT-9 Grade 5 -76% of the students scored above the 60* percentile in Total Reading on the 5 grade SAT-9. 55% of students scored in the upper quartile in "Total Reading" on the 5 grade SAT-9. 86% of students scored above the lowest quartile in Total Reading on the 5*^ grade SAT-9. Grade 4 Benchmark Exam (ACTAAP) in literacy-All students
15% below basic and 23% basic
African Americans
27% below basic and 41 % basic, white
7% below basic and 11 % basic. 61 % of all students scored at or above proficient on the 4^ grade Benchmark Exam (ACTAAP) in literacy. Achievement Level Tests - Reading scores were above the District average at all grade levels
point spread from grade 3 to 4 and from grade 4 to 5 higher than the District average in reading
point spread from grade 2 to 3 lower than the District average in reading. Grade 3 growth needs to be monitored as the 2nd administration of the ALT is done next fall. Goal(s)
100% of the students will score at or above the "proficient" level in reading and writing literacy at the 4 grade level. 65% of students in every sub-group of race and gender will perform at or above the 50th percentile on the SAT-9 in grade 5 reading
at least 30% of the students will perform at the highest quartile in 5 grade reading on the SAT-9
and at least 90% of students will perform above the lowest quartile in 5 grade reading on the SAT-9. One-Year Benchmark(s)
To increase the number of students who are proficient or above in literacy by 4% (from 61% to 65%) on the 4 grade ACTAAP. 65% of students in all subgroups will score at or above the 50th percentile in total reading on the 5^ grade SAT-9
To increase by 2% (from 86% to 88%) the number of students scoring above the lowest quartile in Total Reading on the 5 grade SAT-9
80% of kindergarten students will achieve mastery on DRA by the end of the school year.Intervention: Implement the Accelerated Reader Proqram/Utilize Supplemental Reading Materials Actions 1. Identify the lowest performing students in reading for extra tutoring assistance from staff, parents, and volunteers 2. Implement - DEAR time Drop Everything and Read for 30 minutes each day. 3. Solicit PTA for fundraising to purchase Books___________________________ 4. Reward students for reading books and taking tests. 5. Provide parents with the AR book list 6, Reward students for academic performance using honors table in the cafeteria at lunchtime for honor roll students. Cokes for students with perfect attendance, and a quarterly movie for students with both_______________ 7. Purchase Josten's Software to support reading 8. Implement Open Court Break the Code for Resource Classes___________ 9. Pilot Earobics Early Childhood Computer Program_____________ Person(s) Responsible Principal All faculty and staff Principal Media Specialist Media Specialist Classroom teacher Counselor Principal_________ Media Specialist Principal Classroom teachers Principal Principal Principal Timeline Aug 14 Nov. 1 Ongoing Octi Nov. 1 Ongoing Sept 1 Resources District Budget X X Title I Budget X X APIG/Other Budget PTA PTAIntervention: Teach whole group enrichment to all students by classroom teacher and G.T. teacher team teaching Actions T All 3^*^ - s' grade students will participate in Word Masters. Person(s) Responsible G.T. teacher Classroom teacher Timeline Aug 21 Ongoing Resources Word Master Entry District Budget Titlel Budget APIG/Other Budget PTA $79.00 2. Train and recruit volunteers to tutor in reading and vocabulary development. Principal PTA Tutor Committee Aug 21 Ongoing X 3. Teach children how to use the internet. 4. Practice real life skills through Forest Park Grocery Store Classroom Teachers. G.T. Specialists, Media Specialist Classroom Teachers. G.T. Specialists. Counselor _____ Aug 21 Ongoing Nov 1 Computers in the Classroom Donations Priority 3: Increase the number of students achieving proficiency in writing. Supporting Data: SAT-9 Grade 5 -76% of the students scored above the 50^ percentile in Total Reading, and 73% of the students scored above the 50*^ percentile in Language on the S grade SAT-9. 55% of students scored in the upper quartile in Total Reading, and 48% of students scored in the upper quartile in Language on the 5*" grade SAT-9. 86% of students scored above the lowest quartile in Total Reading, and 82% of students scored above the lowest quartile in Language on the 5 grade SAT-9. Grade 4 Benchmark Exam (ACTAAP) in literacy-All students: 15% below basic and 23% basic
African Americans: 27% below basic and 41 % basic, white: 7% below basic and 11 % basic, 61 % of all students scored at or above proficient on the 4 grade Benchmark Exam (ACTAAP) in literacy. Goal{s): 100% of the students will score at or above the proficient level in reading and writing literacy at the 4" grade level. One-Year Benchmark(s)
To increase the number of students who are proficient or above in literacy to 65% on the 4" grade ACTAPP.V - Intervention: Use the LRSD Reading and Language Arts Standards and the Arkansas Framework to plan and write lessons for student instruction in writing. Actions 1. Integrate writing skills into all curriculum areas. a. use organizational component of the scientific method__________________ 2. Train all teachers to teach writing skills across the curriculum. a. IRC Writing Inservice b. Writing Across Curriculum training 3. Provide a writing component in all subject area assessments. 4. Use ACTAAP format in reading assessments in 2 - S* grade. 5. Purchase computers for classroom use ___-________________________ 6. Train teachers to use the internet as a resource for writing research papers, a. use e-mail for communication Person(s) Responsible G.T. teacher Classroom teacher Specialist G.T. teacher Classroom teacher Principal Specialist Classroom teacher Specialist Classroom teacher Specialist Principal Infomnation Services Media Specialist Principal Teachers________ Timeline Aug. 21 Ongoing Aug, 21 Ongoing Aug 21 Ongoing Aug. 21 Ongoing Aug 21 Ongoing Resources Curriculum Guides and plenty of paper Staff Development Kris Huffman Principal Computers in the classroom District Budget Title I Bu<3get APIG/Other BudgetDraft Version of Layout Franklin Elementary - 6001025 LITTLE ROCK 1999-2000 School Performance Report to Parents Blanks in this report indicate that this information
1) was not collected prior to 1999-2000 or not available at time of printing 2) does not apply to specific school's grade levels As additional information becomes available, it will be published on http
//www.as-is.org/reportcard/. TESTING SCHOOL 1997- 1998 1999 *1W^ 2000 DISTRICT LAST YR SHOWN STATE LAST YR SHOWN Standardized Test Average Percenjild' G, Population Fifth Grade Seventh Grade Tenth Grade 20 24 20 36 42 40 48 Combined Population Fifth Grade Seventh Grade Tenth Grade Arkansas Benchmark Exams PercentdZnr Abmie-Proficient Level^---------- _______General Population _____________ Fourth Grade Reading and Writing Literacy 18 . . 23 19 33 39 19 42 45 Fourth Grade Mathematics | Eighth Grade Reading and Writing Litetacy
Eighth Grade Mathematical 16^ 1 32^ 22 44 34 Combined Population________________| Fourth Grade Reading and Writing Literacy! Fourth Grade Mathemati^ Eighth Grade Reading and Writing Literacy! Eighth Grade Mathematic^ College Admission Test fACTl Mathematics ________________________English Composite ADVANCEMENT Percent of Students Promoted Kindergarten Grade 1 r ir ir http://www.as-is.org/reportcard/draft/reportcard.cgi 16 T 30 IT 41 32 93.1 94.4 ir nr 18.4 197 197 19.2 2o7 273 97.1 9U 93.7 94.2 ir 1 9/21/00Attendance Rate Dropout Rate Gradnation Rate ___________College Remediation Rate _____________October 1 Enrollment DISCIPLINE AND SAFETY uraae 2
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 II H School Discipline Percentage________ Discipline Policies Filed (Y or N)________ _________Expulsions__________________ School Safety Percentages___________ Weapon Incidents Staff Assaults Student Assaults] 100.0 I 100.0 I 100.0 I 526 DEMOGRAPHICS/PROFILE (STAFF AND STUDENTS) _______Teaching Staff________________ Percent Completely Certified ____________Percent with Master's Degree Percent of Students Eligible for Free and Reduced-Cost Meals 87.0 88.5 94.4 DISTRICT TAXPAYER INVESTMENT (1998-1999) District Total Mills Voted District Expenditure per Student District Average Teacher Salary Return to Selection Page http://www.as-is.org/reportcard/dralt/reportcard.cgi JL yKi 99.1 99.0 99.7 0.0 98.2 98.5 94.0 1.9 76.9 58.3 JL I 485 ir 24804 Y 00 Y 0.6 To T9 93.5 I94 92.5 0.2 02 90.7 384 52.0 41.4 6984 37726 98.2 98.8 99.2 99.0 97.1 97.1 94.5 3.2 81.0 45.8 449741 0,2 0.2 ^6 96.2 354 45.6 32.0 4679 32819 9/21/00FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PWN ETHEL DUNBAR, PRINCIPAL KAREN CARTER, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 2000-2001School Franklin Elementary SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Year 2000-2001 Priority 1: To Improve Student Achievement in Reading and Writing Literacy Supporting Data: Stanford 9 Grade 5: Total reading: 20% at or above the 50th percentile
34.5% of Black females
10% of Black males. State Benchmark Examination Grade 4: 17% at or above the proficient level
23% Black females
8% of Black males. Goal(s): 1) Sixty-five percent of Franklin students in every subgroup shall perform at or above the 50% in total reading on the Stanford 9. 2) One-hundred percent of Franklin's grade 4 students shall perform at or above the proficient level on the State Benchmark Examination. One-Year Benchmark(s): 1) In 1999-2000, the percentage of students performing at or above the 50th percentile on the grade five Stanford 9 Reading subtest will increase, from 20% to 24.5%. Black females scores will increase from 34.5% to 38% and Black males from 10% to 15.5%. NOTE: 2) In 1999-2000,the number of students performing at the proficient" level on the State Benchmark Examination will increase from 16% to 24.4%
Black fernales will increase from 23% to 31%, Black males from 8% to 16%. The SAT-9 and Benchmark results reflect 1999-2000 data.FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2000-2001 Intervention: Implement an After-School Writing Cross Curricula Program Actions Reinforce writing and mathematics skills through the development of an afterschool writing program for eligible 3rd and 4th graders. Involve community/businesses to volunteer to tutor, mentor and be pen pals. Establish a tutoring program in conjunction with the local university education program. Assign a Coordinator for the program, and the coordinator will recruit teachers for program implementation Person(s) Responsible E. Dunbar K. Carter T. Erwin E. Gaddy E. Dunbar K. Carter K. Ware 0, Crenshaw E. Dunbar Cheryl Chapman B. Harrison K. Ware E. Dunbar K. Carter K. Ware Timeline October 14, 2000 June 2001 October 14,2000 November 2000 September 2000 - June 2001 August 2000 Resources District Specialists ACTAAP Release items Writing Workshop Process P.I.E. (Partners In Education) VIPS Campus Leadership Team UALR LRSD Staff Development Department. Franklin School staff District Budget $100,00 .0 .0 Title I Budget .0 .0 .0 APIG/ other Budget .0 .0 .0FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2000-2001 Intervention: Continue to Utilize the S.T.A.R. Assessment Program Actions Administer the S.T.A.R. (Standard Test for Assessment of Reading) during the 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarters. Formulate a committee to develop a vocabulary list of words at each grade level. A. Introduce vocabulary list to teachers during grade level meetings. B. Implement usage of vocabulary activities utilizing the list. Provide training for classroom teachers in the use of the S.T.A.R. assessment. Person(s) Responsible M. Watson A. Giles T. Erwin M. Acott Y. Stuckey E. Dunbar K. Ware S.Jackson P. Smith Ware & Committee members Regular and special classroom teachers E. Dunbar L. Gray Timeline October 2000 March 2001 May 2001 October 2000 November 2000 November 2000 December 2000- May 2001 September 2000 Resources Classroom computers Media computer center Grade levels texts supplementary texts Dolch basic lists K. Huffman K. Huffman L. Gray District Budget .0 .0 $350.00 Title I Budget .0 .0 .0 APIG/ other Budget .0 .0 .0FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2000-2001 Intervention: Continue the Accelerated Reader Program Actions Purchase additional books for the Accelerated Reader Program, Continue to monitor students reading development through the Accelerated Reader Testing Program. Sponsor school-wide reading incentive promotion. Ex: - Game Room. The Store Person(s) Responsible Media Specialist E. Dunbar K. Carter M. Watson Media Specialist Y. Stuckey T. Erwin M. Acott M. Giles E. Dunbar K. Carter K. Ware Classroom Teachers Timeline August 2000 December 2001 August 2000 June 2001 October 2000 May 2001 Resources Accelerated Reader Book Adoption List Classroom computers Accelerated Reader Book Adoption List Media Computer Center Community sponsors District Budget $3,500.00 .0 .0 Title I Budget .0 .0 .0 APIG/Other Budget .0 .0 .0FRANKI TN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2000-2001 Incentive Revise Scheduling to Increase Teacher-Pupil Instructional Time and Common Planning Time bv Grade Level. Actions Schedule common planning time weekly for grade level teachers. Devise scheduling to reflect a rotation of specialty classes to increase instructional time. Increase teacher to pupil instructional time by limiting: a. b. c. d. e. whole group bathroom breaks intercom interruptions assemblies morning announcements and by utilizing daily written copies of the announcements. limiting incentives to Planning Day Schedule additional math instruction time by integrating Science and Social Studies. Person(s) Responsible E. Dunbar K. Carter K. Ware E. Dunbar K. Carter K. Ware E. Dunbar K. Carter K. Ware E. Dunbar K. Carter K. Ware Timeline Resources District Budget Title I Budget APIG/Other Budget August 2000 September 2000 August 2000 September 2000 August 2000 August 2000 June 2001 IRC Staff M. McNeal Rene Carson .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2000-2001 Intervention: To Further Utilize the Share America Homework Center Actions Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources District Budget Title I Budget APIG/Other Budget Assign selected students to the UALR Homework Center to: a. b. c. increase writing skills increase reading skills enhance computer skills Notify parents of students selected. Select additional students to participate. E. Dunbar 0. Crewnshaw UALR Representative Cheryl Chapman 0. Crenshaw UALR Share America staff Cheryl Chapman 0. Crenshaw E. Dunbar V. Rouse September 2000 October 2001 November 2000 December 2000 January 2001 UALR/Share America Children International Cheryl Chapman .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 Share America/ Children International Cheryl Chapman .0 .0 .0FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2000-2001 Intervention: Expand the Reading Recovery and Literacy Programs Actions Enroll eleven teacher in advanced literacy classes at UALR (grades K-3) Purchase reading recovery and other material to be used in the model classrooms and grades K-2. Enlist the expertise and endorsement of the campus leadership team to support new Title I initiatives. Collaboration among teachers K-2 to share student assessment outcomes and deliver instruction relative to outcomes (data driven decisions). Notify parents of childs participation in the program. Enroll Denise Holley in training - UALR as Franklins Literacy Coach. Person(s) Responsible Ethel Dunbar K. Carter Ethel Dunbar S.Jackson P. Smith E. Dunbar K. Huffman K. Ware P. Smith S. Jackson M. Watson D. Holley S. Campbell P. Smith S. Jackson E. Dunbar Timeline August 2000 - June 2001 August 2000 June 2000 - May 2001 September 2000 June 2001 September 2000 September 2000 May 2001 Resources IRC Staff Pat Busbea D. Williams Campus Leadership Team Pat Busbea Ann Freeman Pat Price Pat Busbea Ann Freeman Pat Busbea District Budget .0 $3,400.00 .0 .0 .0 .0 Title I Budget $1,000.00 $10,000.00 .0 .0 .0 .0 $1000.00 APIG/Other Budget .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2000-2001 Intervention: To Further Expand the Use of New Century Computer Laboratory Actions Utilize New Century lab to
A. Provide student baseline data B. Customize student programs C. Provide formative and summative assessments Schedule parent-student seminars. A. All About Franklin B. Math/Science C. Parenting D. Reading (Accelerated Reader) Correlate computer instruction with small group math tutoring sessions. Schedule the laboratory for participating classes 3-5. Person(s) Responsible T. Erwin M. Acott A. Giles S. Phillips E. Dunbar S. Phillips M. Acott G. Carroll 0. Crenshaw B. Harrison M. Acott E. Gaddy M. Cooper D. Glason K. Ware Classroom teachers (3-5) Timeline August 2000 June 2001 November 2000 - June 2001 November 2000 - June 2001 August 2000 June 2001 Resources Computer laboratory T. Teeter, UALR C. Chapman, Computer Involvement Team Leon Adams UALR Personnel T. Teeter C. Chapman District Budget .0 .0 .0 .0 Title I Budget .0 .0 .0 .0 APIG/Other Budget .0 .0 .0 .0Actions Form a committee to establish dates and times of training sessions. Investigate vzays to further train teachers in computer skills. FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2000-2001 Person(s) Responsible Ms. Phillips K. Carter Ms. Ware C. Chapman T. Teeter E. Dunbar K. Carter K. Ware C. Chapman S. Phillips Timeline November 2000 June 2001 July 2000- December 2000 Resources UALR Parent Involvement Team T. Teeter C. Chapman UALR Staff District Budget .0 Title I Budget .0 APIG/Other Budget .0FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2000-2001 Intervention
Continue the In-house Wee-Deliver Postal Svstern Actions Person(s) Responsible Timeline Resources Continue the in-house Wee-Deliver postal system to emphasize writing and reading. Lou Ann Gray Students September 2000 June 2001 U. S. Postal System District Budget $400.00 Title I Budget APIG/Other Budget .0 .0 Involve community/businesses to volunteer as tutors, mentors and pen pals. Invite postal workers to share information about the postal system.______________ Recruit, screen and interview applicants for select positions. a. b. c. d. Postmaster Carriers Sorters Nixey Clerks, etc. Elect postal officials and conduct swearing-in ceremony____________________ Establish an interview committee Conduct a training session of selected students. E. Dunbar C. Chapman K. Ware D. Holley October 2000 June 2001 VIPS UALR/Share America .0 .0 .0 L. Gray E. Dunbar September 2000 October 2000 U. S. Postal System .0 .0 .0 Third through fifth grade students Classroom teachers September 2000 October 2000 Staff Members Postmaster .0 .0 .0 L. Gray L. Gray Postal Employee September 2000 October 2000 Postmaster .0 .0 .0 L. Gray E. Dunbar L. Gray Postal Employee September 2000 October 2000 September 2000 October 2000 Postal Employee Postal employees .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 .0Actions Notification of selected postal workers. Advertise positions needed and deadline for applying. ________ Introduce postal workers at our October FRANKJ. IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2000-2001 Person(s) Responsible L. Gray E. Dunbar L. Gray E. Dunbar Timeline September 2000 October 2000 September 2000 Resources District Budget .0 .0 Title I Budget .0 .0 APIG/Other Budget .0 .0 October 2000 E. Dunbar L. Gray n 'Rise and Shine.' IFRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2000-2001 Intervention: To Continue and Enhance the School Generated Newspaper Actions Produce a monthly published school newspaper. Identify students for specific jobs. A. Publisher B. Editor C. Writers D. Proofreaders E. Reporters F. Newspaper Carriers Provide real life experiences in gathering data. Establish dates and times for distribution. Provide opportunities for students to apply higher order thinking skills, writing and human relation skills. Person(s) Responsible C. Gray B. Harrison Share America Staff C. Gray B. Harrison GT Students G. T. Students C. Gray H. Gage C. Gray G.-T. Students B. Harrison C. Gray G. T. Students B. Harrison Timeline October 2000 June 2001 September 2000 June 2001 September 2000 June 2001 September 2000 September 2000 June 2001 Resources Heather Gage Corey Anderson Heather Gage UALR Cheryl Chapman Volunteers Digital camera Video camera Tape recorder District Budget $200.00 .0 .0 .0 ,0 Title I Budget .0 .0 .0 .0 .0 APIG/Other Budget .0 .0 .0 .0 .0FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN 2000-2001 Actions Purchase additional software for publishing. Person(s) Responsible E. Dunbar
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