Little Rock School District October 25, 1994 OCT 2 8 1994 Margie Powell Office of Desegregation Monitoring 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Otiico of Cesegre-gaiicn r*.: ikCIju^ Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: Extended Year Program at Incentive Schools I Attached you will find administration reports for the Extended Year Program for the incentive schools, sending these reports to you. I am sorry for the delay in If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to call. sincerely, Sterling Ingram Associate to the Deputy Superintendent Sl/adg- Attachments 810 West Markham Street  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  (501)824-2000LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMER SCHOOL/SUMMARY REPORT 1994 GRADES 1 - 6 AND EXTENDED YEAR PROGRAM ROCKEFELLER ELEMENTARY 700 EAST 17TH STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72206 SUMMER SCHOCL/SUMMARY REPORT (EXTENDED YEAR PROGRAM) The 1994 elementary summer school was held at Rockefeller Incentive/Early Childhood Magnet School, 700 East 17th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The summer school program was held to reinforce, strengthen, and enrich learning skills for students in grades 1 through 6. The academic focus of the summer school program was placed on reading/language arts and mathematics. Instructional strategies (small groups, cooperative learning, manipulatives, oral/written presentations, enrichment activities. reports, daily assignments, and homework) were used to meet students' needs in reading vocabulary. reading comprehension, math computations, and math applications. Students received instruction in the classroom and in the computer lab. Students were given assistance with their learning from the classroom teacher, instructional aide, and/or the computer lab attendant. The summer school program was conducted for five weeks '(June 20th-July 25th). Students attended school for 3 hours and 15 minutes (8:15 - 11:30 a.m.) each day. Students received two hours of reading instruction and one hour of math instruction. including computer assisted instruction. Skills in language arts were an integral part of the reading program. In some cases, more time was devoted to math instruction. based on a student's individual needs.STUDENT ENROLLMENT A total of 151 students were enrolled in the program. Types of Schools Total Incentive Schools (LRSD) 78 Area and Magnet Schools (LRSD) 53 Pulaski County School District 1 North Little Rock School District 0 ( Private Schools 11 Schools Out-of-State 8 Grades Total Grade 1 23 Grade 2 22 Grade 3 18 Grade 4 37 Grade 5 22  Grade 6 29 Students,enrolled for grades 1, 2, and 3,were not identified for the K-3 Summer School Program (based on criteria given by the Arkansas Department of Education). Students who were identified attended at other school sites.STUDENT ENROLLMENT School Rockefeller STAFFING School Rockefeller Total number of staff members 19 Certified Total Total Black M P ! AHmi ni ghratnrg Teachers 2- 10  1 1 3 Total White N 0 1 Total Other P 1 5 M 0 0 P 0 0 eat Non-Certif ied Total Total Black M P  Total White Total other M P H P I Secretary 'Computer/Instr. Aides 1 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0. 2 . 0 0 Security Guard Custodian 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 i GRAND TOTAL 19 3 6 1 9 0 0PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT Parents were actively involved in the summer school program. Each parent received a copy of the Parent/Student Handbook which gave information about the summer school schedule, supplies, rules, homework, and grading policy. Parents came to the school for pre-registration, for parent/ teacher conferences, and to visit students in the classroom. Teachers communicated regularly with parents through telephone calls, notes, letters. interim reports, conferences, and report cards. ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION Informal reading and math inventories were administered to all students. The inventories were administered during the first week (pre-test) and the last week (post-test) of the summer session. The results of the inventories helped teachers to identify students' strengths and weaknesses.  In addition to the informal inventories, the following were used: Tests (chapter, unit, teacher-made) Observations Student Projects/Presentations Written/Oral ResponsesRECOMMENDATIONS Although each teacher checked out one class set of library books, it would be beneficial if a media clerk was on staff during the summer school program. Students would be able to select and check-out library books on a regular basis. Learning activities and instructional strategies would be enhanced by the use of media materials (computer. books for research, card catalog, educational filmstrips,etc.)EXTENDED YEAR SUMMER PROGRAM NARRATIVE The Extended Year program for students attending the incentive schools includes academic and enrichment experiences. Students requiring additional academic support are recommended by their teachers to attend the extended year academic program. Students who are not required to attend the extended year academic program may choose to attend the extended year enrichment program. Students attending the academic program may attend the enrichment program during the afternoon hours. Students not attending the academic program attend the enrichment program all day for the designated number of weeks. The Extended Year Program operated from June 20, 1994, until July 25, 1994. The 1994 Summer Enrichment Program was provided at selected sites throughout the city, utilizing existing summer programs, of sites and number of participants follows: A summary Carver Branch YMCA 27 Little Rock City Summer Playground Program 31 Penick Boys Club 19 Thrasher Boys Club 24 Rockefeller-Arts Program 20Activities included field trips, swimming, softball, fishing, skating, basketball, bowling and visual arts. Lunch and transportation were provided. Students were transported from their home school to the program site each morning or from a summer academic site to the program site at noon each day. All students were returned to the home school at the end of each day. supervised the loading and unloading of the buses. Aides Students and parents will be surveyed during the first semester of the 1994-95 school year to determine strengths and weaknesses of the program.SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM SURVEY SURVEY FOR STUDENTS/PARENTS WHO DID NOT ATTEND THE SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Please complete this survey to help us plan and facilitate this program next year. STUDENT NAME
GRADE STUDENT WAS IN DURING 1993-94 SCHOOL YEAR 1. Why did you not participate in the summer enrichment program? 2. What would most likely encourage you to attend the summer enrichment program? 3. What activities/programs would you like to see offered? COMMENTS: * Student's Name is optional. JAN 17 1995 Office of Desegregation MoniionngINCENTIVE SCHOOLS SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM MAY I 1995 JUNE 14 - JULY 19,1995 Office of Desegregation Monifa,..a Andrew Brown SCHOOL:RQCKEFEII F.W PRESENT GRADE: 2 ED.#: 934304 During this past winter a survey related to the Summer Enrichment Program was conducted. Based on the results of the survey we have developed our program for the upcoming summer. Extended Year Enrichment Programs are provided for students who attend the incentive schools. There is no cost for these programs and transportation will be provided. Following is a list of programs. Select in order of preference (1st, 2nd, 3rd) your childs choices by placing a number (1 2 3) in the blank spaces. An alternate assignment may be given if sufficient space is not available at your first choice. Place only one number per space. Students required to attend summer school in the morning may attend enrichment activities at the conclusion of the summer school session each day. A. Little Rock Parks and Recreation Summer Playground Program (8:00-4:00) (Your child will be assigned to one of the following sites.) Bale Baseline Fair Park Romine B. William Thrasher Boys and Girls Club (8:00-4:00) 3301 State Street C. John Penick Boys Club [Girls may not enroll at this site] 8:00-4:00 1201 Leisure Place D. Integrated Arts Program - Rockefeller - Hours 12:00-3:00 (Art and Music interaction with a Arts presentation at the conclusion of the summer session.) My Child will need transportation. YES NO Please return this form to your school no later than May 19, 1995,City of tittle Kock Parks and Recreation Department Staff Supervision Projram Supervisor Tele. No.: 371-4442 1995 SUMMER PLAYGROUND .PRO GRAM length of Program Begioaing Date
Ending Date: Eight (8) Weeks Monday, June 12, 1995 Thursday, August 4, 1995 Chddren between the ages of 6 and 15 years Is conducted at the site where the child will attend. There is no pre-reglstrallon for this program. A child may register anytime during the summer providing that location has not exceeded licensing requirements. Playground Locations (Tentative) Most of the summer playground staffis comprised of Individuals'who have been employed by the Parks and Recreation Department for several years, and who have received a 'good* or ezcellcot evaluation. These individuals are part-time, seasonal employees who may be employed full-time as teachers, coaches or recreation majors in college. We seek Individuals who have had experience in working with children. There are at least (wo (2) staff members assigned to each site. Guidelines require one (1) staff per twenty-five (25) registered participanu. Adequate suff will accompany the children to the "away-siic" activity while the remaining staff will supervise children who elect not to participate in that activity. Restroom and Water Facilities Restroom facilities and drinking fountains are available at all sites.  For sites which do not have adequate accommodations, based on licensing requirements, porta-toilets and waler coolers are provided. Inclement Weather la the eveot lacierocot weather develops during the day which prohibits 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. II. 12. Bale Elementary School Baseline Elementary School Duobar Community Center East Little Rock Community Center Fair Park Elementary School Granite Mountain Community Center McDermott Elementary School Meadowcliff Elementary School Mitchell Elementary School Ottcuhelmer Community Center Romine Elementary School South Little Rock Community Center 6501 West 32nd Street 3623 Baseline Road 1001 West 16th Street 2500 East 6th Street 626 North Harrison 1 Granite Mountain Circle 1200 Reservoir Road 25 Sheraton Drive 2410 Battery Street 7201 Dahlia Road 3400 Romine Road 2701 South Main Street Scheduled Anay-SIle Activities Bocce Skating Movies Muu Derby Fishing Dowling Everything Goes Basketball Swimming Wild River Country L. R. Zoo Softball Tournament J. 2. 3. TruspoiUlion will be provided by ihe LllUe Rock School District Buses, traruporblloo Is prohibited. There is a separate admission fee for each activity. Other 4. A daily schedule will be given lo Ihe parent when the child registers. This schedule will reflect the day, dale, lime and fee schedule for each activity. .Activity limes are normally 9:15 - 11:15 for the morning and 2:15 - 4:15 for Ihe afternoon sessions. Scheduled on-site activities Include various playground games and Arts and Humanities classes which relate to Music, Drama, Dance and Creative Writbg. Lunch Each playground site is supervised by a staff member from ^ 7:30 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. Lunches and snacks will be provided to all participanu according to licensing requirements. programming, outdoor oQ-she* and 'away-she* activities may be All sites have access Io an Indoor facility (classroom, gymnasiuhi, activity room etc.) where activities can be moved lemporarily. canceled. Please call Frank J. Boyle at 371-6858 for additional Information prior to June 12. 1995.  LITTLE ROCK BOYS CLUB WILLIAM . THRASHER BOYS CLUB 3301 Slate Street JAMES II. PENICK BOYS CLUB 1201 Leisure Place Activities offered are swimming, swimming lessons, table games, softball, tutoring, reading, basketball, baseball, field trips, gym activities and lots of outdoor fun. Breakfast, lunch, and snack are free each day. Little Rock School District received Jill 1 1995 July 11, 1995 Office of Desegregafc
ring Margie Powell Office of Desegregation Monitoring 201 East Markham, Suite 510 Heritage West Building Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: Extended Year Program at Incentive Schools - 1994 Elementary Summer School - 1994 Dear Ms. Powell: Attached please find a copy of the above referenced infoinnation that I was certain I had sent to you last fall. If you need additional information please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Sterling Ingram, Associate to the Deputy Superintendent Sr/adg Attachment 810 West Markham Street  Little Rock, Arkansas 72201  (501)824-2000 ri CKCBB0S a Little Rock School District October 25, 1994 Margie Powell Office of Desegregation Monitoring 201 East Markham, Suite 5io Heritage West Building Little Rock, AR 72201 RE: i 1 RECESVFD Jill 1 2 1995 Offic0 of Dosegregatiof) Monitoring Extended Year Program at Incentive Schools Attached you will find administration Program for the incentive schools, sending these reports to you. reports for the Extended Year I am sorry for the delay in If I can ba of further assistance, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Sterling Ingram Associate to the Deputy Superintendent Sl/adg Attachments bcc: Jerry Malone, Esquire 810 West MarKham Street  Little Kock, Arkansas 72201  (501)334-2000RECEIVED Jill 12 1995 LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Office of Desegregation Monitoring SUMMER SCHOOL/SUMMARY REPORT 1994 GRADES 1 - 6 AND EXTENDED YEAR PROGRAM ROCKEFELLER ELEMENTARY 700 EAST 17TH STREET LITTLE ROCK, AR 72206 SUMMER SCHOCL/SUMMARY REPORT (EXTENDED YEAR PROGRAM) The 1994 elementary summer school was held at Rockefeller Incentive/Early Childhood Magnet School, 700 East 17th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas. The summer school program was held to reinforce, strengthen, and enrich learning skills for students in grades 1 through 6. The academic focus of the summer school program was placed on reading/language arts and mathematics. Instructional strategies (small groups, cooperative learning, manipulatives, oral/written presentations, enrichment activities, reports. daily assignments, and homework) were used to meet students' needs in reading vocabulary, reading comprehension,, math . computations, and math applications. Students received instruction in the classroom and in the computer lab. Students were given assistance with their learning from the classroom teacher, instructional aide, and/or the computer lab attendant. The summer school program was conducted for five weeks (June 20th-July 25th). Students attended school for 3 hours and 15 minutes (8:15 - 11:30 a.m.) each day. Students received two hours of reading instruction and one hour of math instruction, including computer assisted instruction. Skills in language arts were an integral part of the reading program. In some cases., more time was devoted to math instruction. based on a student's individual needs.STUDENT ENROLLMENT A total of 151 students were enrolled in the program. Types of Schools Total Incentive Schools (LRSD) Area and Magnet Schools (LRSD) Pulaski County School District North Little Rock School District Private Schools 78 53 1 0 11 Schools Out-of-state 8 Grades Total Grade 1 23 Grade 2 22 Grade 3 18 Grade 4 37 Grade 5 22 Grade 6 29 Students,enrolled for grades 1, identified for the 2, and 3, were not K-3 Summer School Program (based criteria on Students who given by the Arkansas Department of Educat ion). were identified attended at other school sites. Ir STAFFING School Rockefeller Total number of staff members Total Black Total White 19 Total other Certified Total K P K P K P AHrni ra.trLT-S. Teachers . 2 10  1 1 3 0 1 1 5 0 0 0 0 B Non-Certified Total Total Black M F'  Total White Total Other Secretary 1 0 0 'Computer/Instr. Aides 4 0  2 ! H 0 0. F 1 2 . H 3SS9BS 0 0 F 0 0 Security Guard Custodian GSXZn) TOTAL 1 1 BB 1 1 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 3  6 1 9 '0 0PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT Parents were actively involved in the summer school program. Each parent received a copy of the Parent/Student Handbook which gave information about the summer school schedule, supplies, rules, homework, and grading policy. Parents came to the school for pre-registration, for parent/ teacher conferences, and to visit students in the classroom. Teachers communicated regularly with parents through telephone calls, notes, letters, interim reports, conferences, and report cards. ASSESSMENT/EVALUATION Informal reading and math inventories were administered to all students. The inventories were administered during the first week (pre-test) and the last week (post-test) of the summer session. The results of the inventories helped teachers to identify students' strengths and weaknesses. - In addition to the informal inventories, the following were used: Tests (chapter, unit, teacher-made) Observations Student Projects/Presentations Written/Oral Responses.RECOMMENDATIONS Although each teacher checked out one class set of library books, it would be beneficial if a media clerk was on Staff during the summer school program. Students would be able to select and check-out library books on a regular basis. Learning activities and instructional strategies would be enhanced by the use of media materials (computer, books for research, card catalog, educational filmstrips,etc.)EXTENDED YEAR SUMMER PROGRAM NARRATIVE The Extended Year program for students attending the incentive schools includes academic and enrichment experiences. Students reguiring additional academic support are recommended by their teachers to attend the extended year academic program. Students who are not required to attend the may choose to attend the extended extended year academic program year enrichment program. Students attending the academic program may attend the enrichment program during the afternoon hours. Students not attending the academic program attend the designated number of weeks. enrichment program all day for the The Extended Year Program operated from June 20, 1994, until July 25, 1994. The199-4 Summer Enrichment Program was provided at selected sites throughout the city, utilizing existing summer programs. A sximmary of sites and number of participants follows: Carver Branch YMCA Little Rock City Summer Playground Program  Penick Boys Club 27 31 19 Thrasher Boys Club Rockefeller-Arts Program 24 20Activities included field trips, swimming, softball, fishing. skating, basketball, bowling and visual arts. Lunch and transportation were provided. Students were transported from their home school to the progreim site each morning or from a summer academic site to the program site at noon each day. All students were returned to the home school at the end of each day. supervised the loading and unloading of the buses. Aides Students and parents will be surveyed during the first semester of the 1994-95 school year to determine strengths and weaknesses of the program.
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