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WOMS School Improvement Night. 2012 - 2013. What is A-F?. It’s an annual report card grade given to all public schools. It was adopted by the Oklahoma Legislature in 2011. How is a school’s grade calculated?. The grade is comprised of three main sections…. Student Achievement – 33%
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WOMS School Improvement Night 2012 - 2013
What is A-F? It’s an annual report card grade given to all public schools. It was adopted by the Oklahoma Legislature in 2011.
The grade is comprised of three main sections… Student Achievement – 33% Student Growth – 34% - Overall Student Growth 17% - Bottom 25% Student Growth 17% Whole School Performance – 33%
For more detailed information on the calculation, please visit the state dpt. Website: www.ok.gov/sde/ 10 page technical guide 28 page report card guide 48 different calculation tables to explain
State’s grading scale 3.75 to 4.00 is an A 2.75 to 3.74 is a B 1.75 to 2.74 is a C 0.75 to 1.74 is a D Below 0.75 is an F
What is Western Oaks Middle School’s Grade? C 2.66
BREAKDOWN: 2012 Student Performance (33%) Subject Student Count Performance Index Letter Grade Reading 557 78 C Math/Alg. I 640 88 B Science 165 96 A Social Studies 357 87 B Writing 188 98 A Overall 2012 Student Performance Grade 1907 87 B
BREAKDOWN: Overall Student Growth (17%) Subject Student Count PI Letter Grade Reading 490 83 B Math/Alg I 491 87 B Overall Student Growth Grade 981 85 B
BREAKDOWN: Bottom Quartile (25%) Student Growth - 17% Subject Student Count P I Letter Grade Reading 123 55 F Math/AlgI 116 74 C Overall Bottom 25% Growth Grade 239 64 D D
Breakdown… Whole School Performance – 33% Subject PI Letter Grade Student Attendance Rate 93.8 B Dropout Rate 0 A Advanced Coursework 34 A Bonus Points: School Climate Survey Y Parent & Community Engagement Y Overall Whole School PerformanceB FINAL GRADE 2.66 C
Good News WOMS received an A or B in 12 of 17 areas WOMS earned an A in student achievement in science and writing WOMS earned an A for students enrolled in advanced coursework WOMS earned another A for the lowest dropout rate: zero. WOMS also earned high B’s in math/Algebra I, social studies/geography/U.S. History WOMS barely missed earning an A for student attendance. Every single geometry student passed state tests, and for the third year in a row, did so at the advanced level.
Areas of Focus • While the school received a B in terms of learning growth by students overall, we need to improve the growth in learning for students who scored in the bottom 25% on state tests. • Our attendance was 93.8%, but we need 94% to score an A, which counts for 90% of whole school performance.
Bottom 25% • Identify students who scored limited knowledge or unsatisfactory • Through continuous monitoring and assessments, we determine the issue or area of concern. • Based on data, we implement specific interventions (i.e. reading or math elective, differentiated instruction, specific HOST class based on which skill student needs, etc.) • Extend learning through after school clubs • Daily academic vocabulary practice • More DGP through all English classes • Technology rich instruction • Student Ownership – Benchmark Data will be reviewed and students will be able to see their strengths and where they need to improve
Incentives for Attendance • Awareness & Communication • Continue our weekly 100% Wednesday Competition • BRAG Day • Random Incentives (gift cards, Thunder tickets, coupons at local eateries, etc.) • Parent phone calls through the automated system, and a personal phone call • Home Visits • Recognition at assemblies • Youth Cornerstone
How can you help? • Students are at school on time and stay at school. • Keep in touch with teachers. • Check Grades Online • Provide a place and time for homework. • Talk to your student about school everyday. • Volunteer • Complete the parent survey.
How can you help? • READ “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” ― Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!