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Nkechi Ileka-Adeoye – FCCS, Inc., President Dr. Camille S. Bell – FCCS, Principal

Presenters◦ Nkechi Ileka-Adeoye – FCCS, Inc., President ◦ Dr. Camille S. Bell – FCCS, Principal

Highlights of Annual Report◦ FCCS, Inc. meets contract performance expectations

Academics Financials Facility

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Academic Measures◦ PARCC (Grades 3-8)◦ DIBELS (Grades K-6)◦ Additional diagnostic tools: i-Ready (2019)◦ FCCS achieved 4 star ESSA rating

Successful preparation for High School◦ High School credit - 100% in Spanish/Latin/Algebra◦ Graduates report smooth transition to high school

Grades 6-8

The SY2018 percent of students achieving Math performance levels of 4 or 5 was 49.6%, compared to the county combined elementary and middle school average of 48.0%.

Grades 3-5

Source: RADAR

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Grades 6-8

The SY 2018 percent of students achieving ELA performance levels of 4 or 5 was 57.9%, compared to the county combined elementary and middle school average of 52.5%.

Grades 3-5

Source: RADAR

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Source: http://reportcard.msde.maryland.gov/

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Source: http://reportcard.msde.maryland.gov/

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Math ELA

Source: DIBELS Data System

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Source: RADAR

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Source: RADAR

Source: RADAR

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Highlights from SY 2019 CSI Plan include: New master schedule with enrichment/intervention classes offered school wide.◦ Small group opportunities, online instructional supports, differentiated tools of

instruction Comprehensive roll-out of the i-Ready Diagnostic assessments with comprehensive next

step supports for students and teachers RTI interventions that include strategic intensive supports for Tier 3 learners. Integration of the Common Core Standards and standardized language with Singapore

Math and other FCCS classical curriculums. Focus on conventions of writing in grades 2-5 and the Institute of Excellence in Writing

(IEW) program for grades 6-8 Daily exposure to informational texts and critical content vocabulary. Targeted professional development and coaching support, including Singapore Math

consultant Bill Jackson and Curriculum Associates.

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Reading Diagnostic Growth Report

Column1 1/19 Test 9/18 Test

Reading Schoolwide Increases:- Tier 1 performance from 56% to 75%- Tier 2 performance from 31% to 18%- Tier 3 performance from 13% to 7%

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Math Diagnostic Growth Report

Column1 1/19 Test 9/18 Test

Schoolwide Math Increases:Tier 1 performance from 45% to 70%Tier 2 performance from 45% to 26%Tier 3 performance from 11% to 4%

Elementary ELA & Math Growth by Grade N=11

K = 2 Tested = 100% increase in ELA & Math 1st = 1 Tested = 100% increase in ELA & Math 2nd = 4 Tested = 100% increase in ELA & Math 3rd = 1Tested = 100% increase in ELA & Math 4th = 3 Tested = 67% increase in ELA & 100% in Math

Middle School ELA & Math Growth by Grade N=12

5th = 7 Tested 86% increase in ELA & 100% in Math

6th = 2 Tested 100% increase in ELA & Math 8th = 3 Tested 100% increase in ELA & Math

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Parent satisfaction remains high (FCPS Perceptual Survey Results-SY2018)◦ 83% report favorable Climate◦ 79% report favorable Curriculum and Instruction◦ 79% report favorable Engagement and Communication◦ 93% report favorable Safety, Health and Wellness

FCCS reported 10,770.64 volunteer hours in April 2018 Continuing Traditions◦ Curriculum Showcase and Charity Concerts◦ Science Fair, Spelling Bee, History Bee◦ Living Wax Museum◦ Math Facts Challenge◦ Family Nights -Arts, Math and STEM◦ Social fun – Skating, Picnics, Dances

▶ Dr. Camille S. Bell – Principal, July 2018▶ Mr. Harry Hanna – Classical Curriculum Coordinator, June 2018▶ Staffing increases

o SY 2018 - Increased Guidance Counselor to 1.0 FTE- New 1.0 FTE Instructional Assistant

o SY 2019 - Increased Reading Specialist to 1.0 FTE- New 0.75 FTE Math Specialist- New after-school band instructor

Subject Matter Expertso Classical – Jason Ulbricho Singapore Math – Bill Jacksono English Language Arts – Dr. Carol Tolman

Site visits and conventionso Singapore Math Conference (August 2017)o South Bronx Classical School (May 2018)o Eagle Ridge Academy (November 2018)o National Classical Education Symposium (February 2019)

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Unqualified audit report for Fiscal Year 2018 All financial filings completed and current Revenue◦ 100% enrollment in FY 2018 and FY 2019

Proper use of funds◦ Net surplus in FY 2018 ◦ FY 2019 Budget meets operational business standards

Current lease ends June 2021 Established Facility Task Force and engaged

professional services to evaluate future facility options Anticipate defined plan of action by mid-2019 Continuing outreach to Frederick County and FCPS for

identification of opportunities

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Concur with change in DIBELS usage (Grades K-2 only) Concur with plan for Main Instructional reading program

evaluation Opportunities for increased collaboration and autonomy

or custom support◦ Finance/Accounting◦ Staffing and related contracts

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