Annual Report River Oaks Elementary School

1. Annual ReportRiver Oaks Elementary School Keri Fovargue, Ph.D. Head of School 2013-2014

2. ROE MISSION STATEMENT River Oaks Elementary School develops extraordinary learners through a program of differentiated, rigorous inquiry so that they may innovate and collaborate in a global society. The International Baccalaureate Primary years Programme provides our framework for the development of internationally-minded learners that embody the ten attributes of the IB learner profile…inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced, and reflective.

3. OUR CORE BELIEFS All learners have the right to develop their gifts and talents. All learners benefit from project-based learning that fosters creativity and innovation. All learners deserve enrichment opportunities that stimulate intellectual, physical, and creative growth. All stakeholders (learners, staff, parents, and community members) play a vital role in the success of our school and thrive in a culture of mutual respect.

4. Let’s Celebrate International Baccalaureate World School Bronze Award Eco-School USA Campus NWF Grant Winner HISD Green Challenge Campus NCEA Higher Performing School Odyssey of the Mind World Honors Roots and Shoots Partner for Schools Recycling TBEC Honor Roll Young Inventors Showcase Campus Texas Education Agency Met Standard Academic Achievement in Reading Academic Achievement in Math Top 25% Student Progress

5. In a HIGH PERFORMING SCHOOL, let’s ask ourselves… Do we have room to grow? If so, how much? Do we know exactly what it takes to reach our goals? Does growth depend on the type of student we receive? Does growth depend on what we do in the classroom?

6. Super STAARS

7. STANFORD SUMMARY In Reading, students grew… • 13% from 2nd to 3rd • 5% from 3rd to 4th In Math, students grew… • 9% from 2nd to 3rd • 5% from 3rd to 4th • 4% from 4th to 5th

8. Math Goal During the 2013-2014 school year, the percentage of all 1st-5th grade students’ math scores will be at or above grade level will increase from 90.2% to 93% (by 2.8%) as measured by the Stanford tests.

9. Reading Goal During the 2013-2014 school year, the percentage of all 1st-5th grade students reading at or above grade level will increase from 87.6% to 90% (by 2.4%) as measured by the Stanford tests.

10. Safety Goals 1. By the end of the 2013-2014 school year, the perception of bullying at ROE will decrease from 14% to 10% by (4%). 2. By the end of the 2013-14 school year, fire drill exits will decrease from 4 minutes to 2 minutes (by 2 minutes).

11. Attendance Goal By the end of the 2013-2014 school year, the student attendance rate will increase from 97.6% to 98% (by .4%) .

12. 2012-2013 Summary Campus Met Standard and Earned all 3 Distinctions Stanford National Percentile Ranks in almost all subject areas maintained or showed growth 97.6% Attendance Rate increased by .1% (Goal 98%) Appraisal System for Student Performance aligned to Appraiser Scores (98% aligned) ELL: 50% of students exited the program (79% advanced to the next level in 2012)

13. Future Focus: How? Review/Align TEKS with IB Planners and determine stand alones Align Stanford Objectives with IB Planners and determine stand alones Analyze new math TEKS and individualize math curriculum further for 5th graders Focus on Special Populations such as LEP, Sped., 504 and participate in PD regarding literacy strategies and identify support systems for these students (RTI) Host Literacy Parent Night