02.11.2011 Regular School Board Meeting - Fluvanna County ...

FLUVANNA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Memo
To: Gena Keller, Superintendent
From: Brenda T. Gilliam, Director of Secondary Instruction
CC: Maurice Carter, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services and Personnel
Directors
Building Principals
File
Date: 2/4/2011
Re: Pre-SOL After-School Program
We submit the following recommendations regarding the spring 2011 Pre-SOL After-School
Program for Fluvanna County Public Schools.
Administration and teachers at the schools were asked to provide recommendations
regarding the program.
At the elementary and middle school levels, it is recommended that the program continue to
be offered to students with the greatest needs. Teachers state the value of the program is the
additional time and specific focus that each child receives, and that the program does make
a difference for students. They also believe that the focus on test-taking skills helps to prepare
students for the SOL test. The primary concentration will be in the core content areas of
reading and math. The Middle School program will also provide instruction in science and
social studies. Prior to the start of the program, teachers will review student data to determine
what skills are missing. The program will address those specific skills and questions.
At the High School, The Project Graduation grant supports the pre-SOL program. The grant
funds six bus drivers for nine days, teacher salaries, and graphing calculators. The division is
required to meet the terms of the grant. Teachers and administration would like to continue
with the pre-SOL program for spring 2011 and reconsider the grant (if offered) for 2011-12.
The following page is an overview of the program and cost projections.
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