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Lindley Sixth Grade Academy AT THE BARNES CENTER

Lindley Sixth Grade Academy AT THE BARNES CENTER. “In the Pursuit of Excellence” Mr. Landon A. Brown, II Academy Principal. STATE OF THE ACADEMY. School Profile Data. 440 students 64% Black, 27% Hispanic, 6% White, 1% Asian, and 2% Multi-Racial 48% Male, 52% Female 90% Free/Reduced Lunch

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Lindley Sixth Grade Academy AT THE BARNES CENTER

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  1. Lindley Sixth Grade AcademyAT THE BARNES CENTER “In the Pursuit of Excellence” Mr. Landon A. Brown, II Academy Principal STATE OF THE ACADEMY

  2. School Profile Data • 440 students • 64% Black, 27% Hispanic, 6% White, 1% Asian, and 2% Multi-Racial • 48% Male, 52% Female • 90% Free/Reduced Lunch • 8% Special Education • 12% ESOL • 5% Gifted

  3. Student Achievement Data 6th Grade, 2007-20086th Grade, Current (5) Reading 85% Reading 83.2% (85%) ELA 77% ELA 87.9% (90%) Math 54% Math 69% (75%) Science 42% Science 49% (+10%) SS n/a SS 83% (85%)

  4. School Improvement Plan… • A restructured, small learning community • Implement research-based strategies • Learning Focused Schools • Connected Schools • Gender-Based Learning/AVID

  5. School Improvement Plan… • Student Performance Goals • Students will display proficiency in Reading/ELA. • Students will display proficiency in Mathematics.

  6. School Improvement Plan… • School Performance Goals • To fully implement the RTI process to support students academic, behavioral, and social needs. • Increase meaningful parental participation to improve student performance on GPS and overall school culture. • Improve teacher preparation and delivery of instruction through PD training and technology integration.

  7. READING DEPARTMENT • Reading Fire from the Rock, by Sharon Draper. Details the integration of public schools (Central HS, Little Rock, AR). • Engaged in “The Great Debate” to help with critical thinking skills. • Using rubrics to score peers on performance.

  8. ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS • Students communicate and self-assess where they are in accordance to standards using the PARKING LOT. • Working on first edition of student newspaper, The Lindley Legend. • Student commentary bulletin boards are posted in class and in hallways.

  9. MATH DEPARTMENT • Steady increase in technology usage. • Math stations/centers are used to differentiate instruction by performance level and learning style. • Post-test data show significant gains. • Math connections is available to assist with remediation.

  10. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT • TechYes Program (Tech Tuesdays) to help with technical and leadership skills. • Engaged in virtual investigations of Earth’s rocks and minerals. • Demonstrations during science class.

  11. SOCIAL STUDIES (& GIFTED) • High evidence of collaboration and student engagement. • Graphic Organizers (visuals) make a significant difference in post-test gains. • Students work in groups and often given a choice of showing mastery of standard based on unique learning style.

  12. FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT • Orchestra, Band, and Chorus getting ready for Winter performance (TBA, December). • Working cooperatively with 7th/8th Grade Academy. • Pebblebrook High School assisting drumline. • High engagement, fun, and lots of energy!

  13. HEALTH/PHYSICAL ED. • Dressing out (almost 100% compliance). • Engaged in conditioning principles to prepare for mastery of the Presidential Fitness Test. • Boys Coach, Reginald Shields • Girls Coach, Jennifer Bradley (has sub)

  14. AVID/STUDY SKILLS • Students made portfolios showcasing who they are. • Community group comes out every Wednesday, to conduct activities. • Students are researching colleges/universities as 6th graders based on their interests.

  15. ART • Student work being displayed throughout school. • Students engage in cooperative learning, learning pairs, and graphic designing to meet visual arts standards. • Lots of energy!!! 

  16. GAPSS ANALYSIS • Observed every single classroom in the building twice. • Interviewed all staff members and selected students. • Reviewed all current artifacts. • Will give detailed report to principal on November 4th.

  17. DRESS CODE REMINDERS • Navy Blue and White Tops • Khakis and Navy Blue Bottoms • White, Tan, Navy Blue, Flesh-Colored Tights/Stockings • Winter time approaching, jackets and coats permissible, but should be stored in locker upon arrival to school… Cold-natured students should have on navy blue/white.

  18. UPCOMING DATES • October 30th, PTSA Dance, 4:30-6:30 • October 31st, Halloween (No Candy) • October 31st, School Council (9:30 a.m.) • November 2nd, Fall Back (Clocks go back 1 hr.) • November 4th, Election Day (Student Holiday) • November 6th, Writing Night, 7:00 p.m.

  19. SCHOOL COUNCIL Discipline Plan will be discussed • Cynthia McKinney, Parent • Lydia Holmes, Parent • Vickie Crockett, Teacher • Jeffery Mosley, Teacher • Bryan Farrington, The Kingdom Recreation Center • Anthony Stephens, Lithia Springs Masonic Lodge

  20. PARENT SURVEY • Optional • The more feedback, the better analysis. • Return by Monday, November 3rd.

  21. OPEN AGENDA • Good/Bad/Ugly/Great!!!  • Adjournment

  22. Lindley Sixth Grade AcademyAT THE BARNES CENTER “In the Pursuit of Excellence” Mr. Landon A. Brown, II Academy Principal STATE OF THE ACADEMY

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