Algonkian Elementary School

1. Algonkian Elementary School School Improvement Plan for 2005-2008 “Home of the Bobcats” 20196 Carter Court Sterling, Virginia 20165

2. LCPS Goals - These goals guide improvement at the school level. - • All students will demonstrate grade-level reading proficiency by the end of the first grade or will have an individualized program of reading instruction. • English language proficiency and achievement will improve among non-English speaking students. • Eliminate the disparity in achievement among identified racial/ethnic and socio-economic groups. • At least 90% of students will pass all required SOL tests. • All graduates will demonstrate readiness for continuing education and entry level skill for immediate employment. • LCPS will promote programs that enhance students’ health, safety, and well-being.

3. School Data at a Glance – Meeting LCPS Goals Our school improvement plans need to meet our school’s goals and be aligned to the district’s goals. This chart provides evidence of alignment to LCPS goals. LCPS Goals - These goals guide improvement at the school level. - - School Evidences of Meeting These Goals. - • All students will demonstrate grade-level reading proficiency by the end of the first grade or will have an individualized program of reading instruction. • English language proficiency and achievement will improve among non-English speaking students. • Eliminate the disparity in achievement among identified racial/ethnic and socio-economic groups. • At least 90% of students will pass all required SOL tests. • All graduates will demonstrate readiness for continuing education and entry level skill for immediate employment. • LCPS will promote programs that enhance students’ health, safety, and well-being. All first grade students who are not demonstrating grade-level reading proficiency in first grade are provided with reading support through reading literacy groups. This is a component of our Steps to Literacy Reading Program. Algonkian Elementary will continue the success of closing the achievement gap between non-English speaking and English speaking students in Math. We will however continue to work on closing the achievement gap in other content areas with a focus in reading. Algonkian Elementary has recognized that our focus will be on the following AYP subgroups (Special Education, Hispanic, and Limited English Proficient) and eliminating the disparity in achievement amongst these identified groups in the area of reading. 2004/2005 SOL SCORES Grade 5 Grade 3 English 93% English 83% Writing 94% Math 96% Math 99% Science 87% Science 90% Social Science 84% Social Science 79% Algonkian Elementary implements the “Character Counts” Character Education Program to promote good and productive citizens. Algonkian Elementary implements a high quality physical education program providing students with the opportunity to enhance their physical fitness.

4. Our Steering Committee Team Members We strive each year to include representation from the diverse community representing our school. We value and appreciate the time, energy, and talent of each of our steering committee members.

5. Our Mission - why we exist - Algonkian Elementary School is a diverse partnership of students, staff, parents and community members dedicated to the establishment of a safe and nurturing environment in which everyone strives to become a lifelong longer. Our Vision - what we hope to become - • Everyone is committed to being a life long l • learner • All students will be provided with differentiated instruction to meet their individual learning needs • High expectations will be established resulting with students achieving a measure of success • A safe a nurturing environment will be maintained encouraging students to be independent and confident learners • All students will become good and productive citizens • All students will feel accepted regardless of diverse backgrounds

6. Thanks to These Team Members Jennifer Bergen Christina Cataldo Catherine Dionne Rosemary Hearlihy Michelle Kirkpatrick Sandy Kott Lisa Root Patricia Sakovich Kathy Thomas This portion of the school improvement plan is for the area of Reading. Members of this team analyzed data for reading, conducted an audit in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the reading program, and identified and prioritized critical tasks that will likely lead to improvement in reading.

10. Thanks to These Team Members Writing Regina Bennett Angela Bloch Mary Carlson Monica Fitzgerald Michelle Haseltine Penny Jacocks Vicki Lascomb Tracy Mayobre Valerie Wielgus This portion of the school improvement plan is for the area of writing. Members of this team analyzed data for writing, conducted an audit in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the writing program, and identified and prioritized critical tasks that will likely lead to improvement in writing.

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14. Thanks to These Team Members Math Michelle Allo Sharon Carpenter Jennifer Gipson Katherine Messner Laurie Mode Sally Myers Jill Simoni Jeremy Sink Frances Wakefield This portion of the school improvement plan is for the area of mathematics. Members of this team analyzed data for math, conducted an audit in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the math program, and identified and prioritized critical tasks that will likely lead to improvement in math.

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17. Thanks to These Team Members Science Julie Ferson Jennifer Hansen Dee Dee Herndon-Wilson Gay Lewis Debbie Phillips Britta Quick Joe Terango Melissa Walls This portion of the school improvement plan is for the area of science. Members of this team analyzed data for science, conducted an audit in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the science program, and identified and prioritized critical tasks that will likely lead to improvement in science.

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20. Social Studies Thanks to These Team Members Jill Allaben Cindy Black Marann Bonorchis Watts Conrad Julie Ferson Susie Hager Andrea Mora Kay O’Sullivan Kim Rariden Theresa Ryan This portion of the school improvement plan is for the area of social studies. Members of this team analyzed data for social studies, conducted an audit in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the social studies program, and identified and prioritized critical tasks that will likely lead to improvement in social studies.

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