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STUDENT SUCCESS
BY DESIGN
Individualized approach to learning for every scholar
Family atmosphere for every parent, caregiver, and community partner
Highly effective and dedicated teachers and support staff
A diverse student and staff that is representative of our city, state, and nation
Strong instructional program supportive of diverse learners
WHAT IS GREAT ABOUT OUR SCHOOL?
We had strong performance (above district, NC Elementary and NC Schools in the majority of areas)Time, Facilities & Resources, Community Support & Involvement, Managing Student Conduct, School Leadership, Professional Development, Instructional Practices & Support.
2014 TEACHER WORKING CONDITIONS SURVEY RESULTS
Some Highlights:90.9% Agree: School administrators consistently enforce rules for student conduct.
90.9% Agree: Teachers are encouraged to participate in school leadership roles.
86.4% Agree: The school leadership consistently supports teachers.
2014 TEACHER WORKING CONDITIONS SURVEY RESULTS
Student Success by Design School
Magnet School of DistinctionN.C. First Lady Book DonationUnited Way Book DonationCharlotte Playground Build Site-Fall 2014
2014 ACCOLADES
Student achievement gaps: We have a large group of children, despite the best efforts of our teachers and staff, who are more than 2 years below grade level. We need to do something different .
Differentiated Master Schedule: Diverse learners need a master schedule matched to their learning needs, but currently all students receive the same amount of time for instruction. We need to do something different.
Teacher workload: It is challenging for teachers to plan high quality instruction (think: projects, assessments, daily lessons, and engaging activities) for reading, writing, math, social studies and science. We need to do something different.
Teacher career progression: Many teachers desiring increased pay often have to leave the classroom and our school. We need to do something different.
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Promise AcademyK/1st Grade2nd/3rd Grade4th/5th Grade
Learning Immersion/Talent Development Magnet
K-2nd Grade Learning Immersion
3rd-5th Learning Immersion and Talent Development
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
All teachers will teach TWO subjects: Literacy/Social Studies or Math/Science. The 3rd-5th Magnet and 5th grade teachers will teach ONE/TWO subjects: Literacy, Math, Science/Social Studies
What About Specialization?
Goal: Dramatically increase student achievement and close performance gaps. Three Families (K/1st, 2nd/3rd, and 4th/5th) Each family led by a Multi-classroom Leader Each family supported by a Reach Associate
PROMISE ACADEMY
Goal: Dramatically increase student achievement and deepen learning opportunities for high ability and advanced learners. Two Families (K-2nd and 3rd-5th) Each family includes a Master Reach Teacher Each family supported by Teacher Assistants
LEARNING IMMERSION/TALENT DEVELOPMENT
All K-2nd classes will have 7 iPads
All 3rd-5th classes will have 10 Chrome Books
CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY
Collaboration will be the key to our success:Time to build relationships with all scholars and parents.
Routines & ProceduresTeam Website with a daily blog updateProgress reports & report cards (K-2nd only)Monthly family projects (K-2nd)PBL Designs
KEY POINTS FOR FAMILY TEAMS
All Scholars will have a 60 min. flexible learning time dedicated to enrichment and/or targeted support for basic skill development.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING TIME
Project Based Learning
Interdisciplinary projects to deepen student knowledge and understanding. Reading
InterventionsLeveled Literacy
InterventionReading Plus (3-5
only)Small Group:
Guided Reading &/or Strategy
Individual tutoring
Math Interventions
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Small GroupIndividual tutoring
K-2nd Grade & 3rd Promise
Weekly Rotation STEM Science Lab Art Music Physical Education Media
3rd-5th Grade(1) Class per quarter
Art Music Physical Education Media & Research-PBL
SPECIAL AREA CLASSES
All Connect Classes are 45 min. per day
One Saturday per month SGE scholars and parents are invited to a half day of enrichment learning on campus. We will solicit parent volunteers, staff and community members to host 1 hour activities to expose our scholars to a variety of extracurricular learning experiences. Ideas include: crocheting, photography, special book clubs, dancing, gardening and more…
INTERCESSIONS
Follow Ms. Grant’s Blog for continuous updates about SGE!
Join and participate in the School Leadership Team
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