graham school “state of the school” address 0 november 12, 2015
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Objectives for Today: Provide the local school community with an overview of the CPS Vision, Network 6 Vision and Graham School Mission and Vision Provide the local school community with an overview of school-wide CIWP priorities and data to meet challenges moving forward (Accountability Targets etc.) Gather Feedback from the local school community on educational priorities and needs Build local school communities that promote communications among all stakeholders 2TRANSCRIPT
• Graham School • “State of the School” Address
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November 12, 2015
Agenda
• Welcome/Introduction
• Objectives
• CPS- Network - School Vision
•State of the School Data
•The Challenges We Face as a School
•Transition to Breakout Conversations
•“What we Heard”
•Wrap-Up/Closure 2
Mr. Nichols, Principal
Mr. Nichols, Principal
Mr. Nichols, Principal
Mr. Nichols, Principal
Mr. Nichols, Principal
ILT Leaders/Facilitators
Topic Presenter
15 minutes
30 minutes
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Time
Objectives for Today:
• Provide the local school community with an overview of the CPS Vision, Network 6 Vision and Graham School Mission and Vision
• Provide the local school community with an overview of school-wide CIWP priorities and data to meet challenges moving forward (Accountability Targets etc.)
• Gather Feedback from the local school community on educational priorities and needs
• Build local school communities that promote communications among all stakeholders
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CPS Pillars – Network 6 Vision – Alexander Graham School Mission
The Next Generation: Chicago’s Children – Our Framework for Success
Englewood - Gresham Network
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WHY
WHAT
HOW
Network 6 Vision Statement
•Every student in the Network 6 of the Chicago Public Schools district,
•will be engaged in a rigorous, well rounded instructional program and will graduate prepared for success in college, career and life.
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Alexander Graham School
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Every student in every neighborhood
will be engaged in a rigorous,
well-rounded instructional program
and will graduate prepared for success
in college, career, and life
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Alexander Graham School Data
GRAHAM ATTAINMENT NWEA READING
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Year Graham Students Network
2015 49.0 65.9
2014 46.6 56.3
% Students at NWEA Reading at/above the 50th %tile
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GRAHAM ATTAINMENT NWEA MATH
Year Graham Students Network2015 42 58.9
2014 51.5 54.2
% Students at NWEA Mathematics at/above the 50th %tile
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GRAHAM NWEA GROWTH TARGETS READING
Year Graham Students Network2015 52.9 58.0
2014 57.0 61.0
Percentage of Students meeting/exceeding NWEA Reading target goals
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GRAHAM NWEA GROWTH TARGETS MATH
Year Graham Students Network
2015 41.6 56.0
2014 57.6 55.4
Percentage of Students meeting/exceeding NWEA Math target goals
Early Literacy TRC/DibelsPercentage of Students at Benchmark
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Graham School Student Attendance
Important Metrics
2014 2015 2015(11/12/2015)
District Average(11/12/2015)
Student Attendance
93.7% 94.0% 95.7% 95.0%
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The Challenges We Face at Graham School
CIWP key priorities
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Priority #1 Priority #2 Priority #3
Student achievement is a first priority by using student data to set growth targets and plan for instruction.
Collaborate staff, parents and other community representatives to increase our student attendance
Establish an individual student plan that includes: Instruction, wraparound services, and other student needs
Alexander Graham School Programs, Initiatives, and Challenges
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Programs and Initiatives
Ready to Learn!School and Community Partners program
Music ProgramBilingual ProgramHealthy Schools
Approved Algebra programErickson New Schools (Literacy Pre-K-3rd)
Math For All (4th & 5th )Science on the Go!
New Textbook- Go Math! (K-8)Wells Fargo Partnership
Raz-Kids ST Math
Study IslandThink Cerca
Challenges
Student growth in grade 3-6
Student and Parent Supports
Lack of science lab
Student attendance
Lack of funding
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Transition to Input and Feedback
Possible Conversation Starters for Parent Community Feedback
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Did the data that was presented reflect a high quality school?
What defines a high quality school?
What is most important to you about your school?
What is your school missing that you wish it had?
What are the biggest concerns you have?
What data metrics do you still need support in understanding?
How did your school contribute to the overall network data in Reading?
Why do you believe this happened? What can we do differently this school year?