School Improvement

2007-2008 School Improvement Plan Math-96% of our third students and 90% of or fourth grade students met or exceeded state standards. Students will utilize math centers, number lines, touch math, role playing, use calculators, teacher charts, Differentiated lessons, on-line math activities, math groups, timed tests, manipulative, and Problem of the Day. The students will implement mental math, drawing pictures for word problems, practice extended response, utilize and make chart strategies. Student's progress will be monitored through the use of Northwestern Evaluation Assessment RIT scores. Student's will be assessed at least two times per year. Reading-86% of our third grade students and 87% of our fourth grade students met or exceeded state learning standards. Students will utilize story re-telling, graphic organizers, sequencing activities, decoding activities, use of non- fiction materials, buddy reading, echo reading, choral reading, listening to models of fluent readers. In addition they will use technology, the Scholastic News, STAR and reports on non-fiction topics will be utilized on an on-going basis. Student’s progress will be monitored through the use of Northwestern Evaluation Assessment RIT scores and Dynamic Interventions of Basic Early Literacy Skills. Wilson Reading and Fundations Reading Program will be utilized for students that qualify. Science-91% of our fourth students met or exceeded state learning standards. We will utilize small groups, graphic organizers, field trips, word banks, word walls, vocabulary activities, scientific videos, scientific method and field trips. We will continue to use Differentiation strategies. Parents will be encouraged to; volunteer at centers, check homework, review chapters and activities, attend museums, and visit teacher recommended websites.