2007-08 Key Annual Report - Thornapple-Kellogg Schools

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ANNUAL REPORT 2007-2008 McFall Elementary Mr. Bill Rich, Principal McFall Elementary School serves the kindergarten and first grade population of Thornapple Kellogg Schools. McFall’s accreditation is determined by the MEAP results of Lee Elementary, serving second and third grades and Page Elementary which serves the fourth and fifth grade students. McFall continues to achieve Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) based on state requirements for student achievement. In 1999, McFall was recognized as a “Glasser Quality School” through the William Glasser Institute. This was the result of having most of McFall’s teaching and support staff trained in the Glasser Choice Theory model and applying the theories in the school. McFall’s official state enrollment count on the September 2007 Count Date was: Early Childhood Special Ed. 27 Categorial 5 Young-Fives 72 Kindergarten 227 First Grade 235 School Improvement Through an analysis of student mastery data from the Michigan Literacy Progress Profile (MLPP) and KC-4 math assessments, the McFall staff identified target areas for improvement in language arts and math which will also impact improvements in the core areas of social studies and science. School Improvement highlights of this past year: • McFall Elementary participated as one of ten schools in KISD to receive staff development and implement the Response to Interventions Pilot Project Training. All McFall kindergarten and first grade students were assessed in reading development several times during the year and those needing extra instruction to master basic skills were given intervention lessons. • A half-time staff position was created to provide additional intervention support for kindergarten students. • Full time reading teacher and aide assisted the first grade staff to target students requiring learning interventions and provided individual and small group instruction. School Improvement Goals • All students will demonstrate improvement in reading across the curriculum • All students will demonstrate improvement in math computation skills across the curriculum School Interventions and Professional Development Staff inserviced during the 2007-2008 school year in the following: •Through the KISD Response to Intervention Pilot Project, McFall staff members attended several days of staff development and training through the 95% Group to develop the knowledge and skills to assess student learning and provide appropriate interventions to help students become more successful readers. •A team of four teachers served as literacy coaches for the McFall staff this year and worked with the principal to conduct professional development in reading and writing instruction to the McFall staff in 07-08. •McFall teachers were trained in DIBELS reading assessments in 07-08. •Several McFall staff members attended Capturing Kids Hearts training through KISD during the year. •McFall students were regularly screened with Michigan Literacy Progress Profile (MLPP) assessments to measure individual growth in mastering expected literacy outcomes. •Students requiring interventions to become successful in mastering literacy outcomes were supported through the McFall Reading Boosters Program. Reading Booster students were instructed in small groups or individually with instruction targeted at needed skill development. Throughout the year there are many family oriented programs, sponsored in part by an active PTO, including program information forums, family field trips, family concerts, Celebrate Reading and Fallfest. McFall student teams have successfully participated in Odyssey of the Mind competitions over the last several years. Page 6
ANNUAL REPORT 2007-2008 Lee Elementary Mr. Tim Shaw, Principal Lee Elementary School serves the second and third grade population of Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Lee’s accreditation is determined by the results of the third and fourth grade MEAP assessments in English/Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics. We are very proud of their scores still being among the highest in Kent County. Lee Elementary continues to achieve adequate yearly progress (AYP) based on State requirements for student achievement, receiving an “A” rating. Lee Elementary participates in the following activities: Odyssey of the Mind (four teams competed and both 3rd grade teams qualified for the state competition), Science Fair, Student Council, “Jump Rope for Heart” – 2nd in the State of Michigan with over $20,000 donated, various assemblies and field trips, indistrict swimming program, roller skating, Field Day, Character awards assemblies, Camp Read A-Lot reading night, Jump Start morning mind/body program, as well as many other activities and events.. Lee’s official state enrollment count on the September 2007 Count Date was: 2nd Grade 224 3rd Grade 214 School Improvement Through an analysis of student mastery data from the Michigan Literacy Progress Profile (MLPP), MEAP data, classroom observations, and KC-4 math assessments, the Lee staff identified target areas for improvement in language arts and math. This will also impact improvements in the core areas of social studies and science. A big focus at Lee Elementary is ending teacher isolation by intentionally having teams of teachers working together on matters of teaching and student learning. Our professional learning communities are called CC’s and each classroom teacher meets with their grade level team on a weekly basis. Two other big initiatives are curriculum mapping and implementing the instructional model. The product of curriculum mapping is an agreement and shared calendar with all teachers on what and when it will be taught, as well as how it will be taught. The process is just as important since teachers are given time to share the best practices that are working in their classrooms to reach the curriculum goals. Students are a huge beneficiary since the education of each child is much more standardized and based on best practices. The instructional model is designed to create a model of what good teaching and learning looks like. This is a critical component of school improvement because it closes the loop between what we say we are going to do and the effectiveness of our plan. School Improvement Goals • All students will improve in math by making inferences from graphs, charts, and tables • All students will improve reading comprehension across the curriculum • All students will improve across the curriculum in writing skills School Interventions and Professional Development School Improvement highlights and staff training of this past year: • Staff met weekly to curriculum map ELA (English Language Arts) • Profundity training for all teachers • Guided reading best practice training for all teachers • Three reading comprehension strategies training for all teachers • RTI training for 2nd grade teachers • Developed and implemented instructional model • Piloted Words Their Way spelling program in 2nd grade Lee Elementary involves parents in the following ways: • An active PTO council which has regularly scheduled meetings and several volunteer projects including operating a publishing center, fund raising, staff appreciation, and special student programming • Individual parent volunteers serving as classroom instructional assistants • Evening programs including program information forums and family field trips Page 7
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