Practical Research 1: Lesson 8 Writing the Thesis Statement.pptx
2015 Broadus Wood State of the School Address
1. 2015-2016 State of the School
Broadus Wood Elementary School
Presented by
Dr. Kendra Core King, Principal
September 1, 2015
2. One Student Centered Goal
All Albemarle County Public
Schools students will graduate
having actively mastered the
lifelong-learning skills they
need to succeed as 21st
century learners, workers and
citizens.
3. ACPS Objectives
We will engage every student.
We will implement balanced assessments.
We will improve opportunity and achievement.
We will create expanded partnerships.
We will optimize resources.
4. Vision of Broadus Wood
Broadus Wood Elementary School will fosters
academic excellence, character development, and life
skills that will empower students to succeed.
Students will develop a love of learning, learn to work
collaboratively and independently, and demonstrate
respect, awareness and appreciation of others.
Parental involvement and support will continue to
provide strong motivation for their child’s school success.
5. Demographic Information
Total Students : 275 (K-5)
Male: 49.8%
Female: 50.2.%
Students
w/Disabilities:
6%
LEP: 3%
Gifted: 6%
Multi-Racial:
6%
Hispanic;
American Indian;
Asian, and
African
American-7%
Caucasian: 87%
11. New to Broadus Wood
Jennifer Longbrake
5th
Grade Teacher
Marianne Tolley
PE Teacher
Robert Vanderveer
Lead Daytime
Custodian
Raymond Chrobak
Librarian
15. Data High Points
4th
and 5th
grade Reading
and Math SOL scores
5th
VA Studies SOL
Scores
PALs Pass rate
Knd (82%)
1st
(91%)
80% Like school here
85% Do not think school
is boring
Performance Tasks
>70% Mastery
1st
Grade Math
4th
Grade Math
16. Data Areas of Focus
SOL Achievement Gaps
Hispanic
SPED
ESOL
Free and Reduced Lunch
PALS Pass Rate
2nd
(75%)
3rd
(78%)
Climate
27% School does not
make them curious
17. School Improvement Plan
Tentative Goals:
75% Students identified as Hispanic,
SPED, ESOL, and FRL will achieve on
or above level in reading and math
Reported bullying will decrease by at
least 20%
Broadus Wood teachers will participate
in professional learning opportunities to
increase student knowledge and
performance in math.
18. Climate/Bullying Program
Give prevention training for teachers
Teach anti-bullying lessons to students
Use anti-bullying posters, assembly, and pledge
Share empowerment strategies for handling bullies with
students, teachers, and parents
19. Opportunities
Master Schedule
5 days of PE
Library
K-2 30 minutes a week
3-5 45 minutes a week
Music
K-2 30 minutes a week
3-5 60 minutes a week
Lunch 25 minutes
School-Wide Passion
Genius Hour Activities
Virginia Film Festivals 3-5
Cardboard Challenges
Writer’s Eye 3-5
Global Reading Challenges
Math Leagues
Current Events Competition