Our School Song:

R-O-C-K-Y (clap, clap, clap)C-R-E-E-K. (clap, clap, clap) Rocky Creek! (Repeat)

We are the best from the East to the West.

From the North to the South no doubt!

We are the Rocky Creek RacersSo let’s all scream and shout.

Rocky Creek!

We strive for success, every day.

At Rocky Creek it’s the only way.

With Reading and Writing, and math, too.

We’re ready to learn and we know what to do.

So listen up bullies, you better beware.

At Rocky Creek, there’s no time for that here.

So come on everybody, lets sing and shout. We are the Racers without a doubt!

R-O-C-K-Y (clap, clap, clap)

C-R-E-E-K. (clap, clap, clap)

Rocky Creek!

Our Mission: Rocky Creek is a SAFE,

WELCOMING, and HIGH-PERFORMING learning community

that is driven by EXCELLENCE and a culture of RESPECT.

Respect. Celebrate. Excel..

RCE By the Numbers: Enrollment: 719 (751)Enrollment By Race:

Black: 43.5% (40.8%) White: 40.1% (45.3 %)Hispanic: 10.5% (9.1%)Other: 5.0% (4.7%)

Teachers:Bachelor’s Degree: 34.7%Master’s Degree: 46.9%Specialist Degree: 12.2%Doctorate Degree: 6.1%

Total experience: 559 years (11.4 per teacher)

Annual Title I MeetingAnnual Title I Meeting

Rocky Creek had another successful school year last year.

We are a“non-designated”Title I School.

AYP/CCRPIAYP/CCRPINew scores come out in October for 2015

Year Achievement

(out of a possible 60

pts)

Progress

(out of a possible25 pts.)

Gap

(out of a

possible 15 pts)

Challenge PointsTotal HCS

Average Total

ED/ELL/SWD

ETB

2014 50.4 16.3 8 6.1* We

received all these pts.

0.5 81.3 77.4

2013 49.9 16.8 10 6.5 0.5 84.0 78.1

2012 47.5 18.8 12 4.4 0 82.7 75.8Possible 60 25 15 Up to 10

(6 Possible for ED/ELL/SWD)

100 100

CCRPI CCRPI CLIMATE STAR CLIMATE STAR

RATING RATING (OUT OF 5 POSSIBLE)(OUT OF 5 POSSIBLE)

Based on survey data, discipline data and faculty and student Based on survey data, discipline data and faculty and student attendance. attendance.

Excellent discipline and attendance data.Excellent discipline and attendance data.

Excellent Staff and Parent surveysExcellent Staff and Parent surveys

Average student surveys. Average student surveys.

Not an average of the 3 surveys, but an agreement score between Not an average of the 3 surveys, but an agreement score between surveys yielded a low rating.surveys yielded a low rating.

Some schools received 4 and 5 stars and didn’t even take a Some schools received 4 and 5 stars and didn’t even take a survey! survey!

WHAT IS TITLE 1? WHAT IS TITLE 1? * School is identified by poverty level. * School is identified by poverty level. (55.65% (55.65%

Free/Reduced Lunch Rate decrease of 2% from last Free/Reduced Lunch Rate decrease of 2% from last

year)year)

* Students served based on academic needs not poverty * Students served based on academic needs not poverty

level. level.

* Highly Qualified Teachers (all RCE Teachers are * Highly Qualified Teachers (all RCE Teachers are

currently Highly Qualified in the subjects they are currently Highly Qualified in the subjects they are

teaching)teaching)

* Smaller groups * Smaller groups

•Extra resources for parents, teachers, and students.Extra resources for parents, teachers, and students.

•Strong Parent Involvement ComponentStrong Parent Involvement Component

•Federally FundedFederally Funded

WHO IS SERVED IN TITLE WHO IS SERVED IN TITLE I?I?

• All students at RCE may utilize Title I All students at RCE may utilize Title I resources and may receive Title I services.resources and may receive Title I services.

• Based on rank order of needs Based on rank order of needs

• Students Students maymay be served in be served in reading and/or math.reading and/or math.

HOW DO STUDENTS QUALIFYHOW DO STUDENTS QUALIFYFOR TITLE I SERVICES ?FOR TITLE I SERVICES ?

1. Failing/Low CRCT scores in Reading 1. Failing/Low CRCT scores in Reading and/or Mathand/or Math

2. Other standardized test scores2. Other standardized test scores

3. Student formative assessment data3. Student formative assessment data

4. Teacher recommendation 4. Teacher recommendation

LAST YEAR WE USED LAST YEAR WE USED TITLE I FUNDS FOR:TITLE I FUNDS FOR:

• 3 additional staff members:3 additional staff members:1. Instructional Lead Teacher for Math1. Instructional Lead Teacher for Math2. Instructional Lead Teacher for Reading 2. Instructional Lead Teacher for Reading 3. Parent Involvement Paraprofessional3. Parent Involvement Paraprofessional

• Purchase of computer subscriptions (BrainPop, Purchase of computer subscriptions (BrainPop, Write Score, Accelerated Reader).Write Score, Accelerated Reader).

• Purchase of computers / iPadsPurchase of computers / iPads

• Books and materials for teachers. Books and materials for teachers.

• Tutors Tutors

• Parent Involvement MaterialsParent Involvement Materials

THE TENTATIVE PLAN FOR THE TENTATIVE PLAN FOR TITLE I FUNDS THIS YEAR:TITLE I FUNDS THIS YEAR:• 3 additional staff members:3 additional staff members:

1. Instructional Lead Teacher for Math1. Instructional Lead Teacher for Math2. Instructional Lead Teacher for Reading 2. Instructional Lead Teacher for Reading 3. Parent Involvement Paraprofessional3. Parent Involvement Paraprofessional

• The purchase of computers and mobile interactive Smart The purchase of computers and mobile interactive Smart Boards to use in classrooms to help facilitate the BYOT Boards to use in classrooms to help facilitate the BYOT initiative. initiative.

• Tutors within the school day, after school, and in the Tutors within the school day, after school, and in the summer. summer.

• Professional learning opportunities for teachers. Professional learning opportunities for teachers.

FRAUD AND COMPLAINT FRAUD AND COMPLAINT PROCEDUREPROCEDURE

• If you suspect fraud or misuse of Title I If you suspect fraud or misuse of Title I funds there is a procedure that must be funds there is a procedure that must be

followed.followed.

• Contact Jay Fowler or Dr. Sandra Moore Contact Jay Fowler or Dr. Sandra Moore

for more information about the fraud for more information about the fraud and complaint policy. and complaint policy.

Last year we began a new assessment in grades 3-5

called the Georgia Milestones.

State results have been shared, but they have not released school level or individual student results.

Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”gadoe.org

Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”gadoe.org

English Language Arts

Due to rounding, percentages may not total 100%.

2014-2015 Georgia Milestones Preliminary State Results

Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”gadoe.org

Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”gadoe.org

Mathematics

2014-2015 Georgia Milestones Preliminary State Results

Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”gadoe.org

Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”gadoe.org

Science

2014-2015 Georgia Milestones Preliminary State Results

Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”gadoe.org

Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent

“Educating Georgia’s Future”gadoe.org

Social Studies

2014-2015 Georgia Milestones Preliminary State Results

2014-2015 Georgia Milestones – Rocky Creek Elementary

Coming soon!

Fountas and Pinnell Data:

1st Grade

2nd Grade 3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

ROCKY CREEK SCHOOLWIDE ROCKY CREEK SCHOOLWIDE TITLE I PROGRAMTITLE I PROGRAM

OUR GOALS FOR 2015:OUR GOALS FOR 2015:

INCREASE (BY 5%) THE AMOUNT OF STUDENTS SCORING AT OR ABOVE THE RECOMMENDED LEXILE SCORE IN GRADES 3-5 AS MEASURED BY THE GEORGIA MILESTONES AND REFLECTED IN THE CCRPI.

100 % OF TEACHERS WILL INCORPORATE THE NZ NUMERACY PROJECT INTO THEIR MATH LESSONS EACH WEEK.

WHAT PROGRAMS/SUPPORTS ARE IN WHAT PROGRAMS/SUPPORTS ARE IN PLACE TO HELP MY CHILD?PLACE TO HELP MY CHILD?

TITLE I COACHES WORK WITH TEACHERS EVERY DAY.

TITLE TUTORS.

COMPUTER ASSISTED LEARNING (BRAINPOP, HEADSPROUT, ETC.)

EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM (EIP) SUPPORT

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (SIEP)

MTSS PROCESS

WHAT CURRICULUM DOES WHAT CURRICULUM DOES OUR SCHOOL USE?OUR SCHOOL USE?

OUR SCHOOL USES GEORGIA’S ADAPTATION OF THE COMMON CORE OUR SCHOOL USES GEORGIA’S ADAPTATION OF THE COMMON CORE CURRICULUMCURRICULUMIN MATH AND READING IT IS THE GEORGIA STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE (GSC)IN SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES IT IS THE COMMON CORE GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (CCGPS)

What proficiency level is my child expected to meet?In grades 3-5 the performance levels on the Georgia Milestones are:

Beginning Developing Proficient Distinguished

HOW DO WE COMMUNICATE HOW DO WE COMMUNICATE

WITH PARENTSWITH PARENTS?? Infinite Campus Messages E-mail Parent/teacher/student conferences Facebook, Twitter School website Remind 101 messenger system Agendas Flyers 

PARENT INVOLVEMENT AT RCEPARENT INVOLVEMENT AT RCE

• Parent involvement policy (district)Parent involvement policy (district)

• Parent involvement plan.Parent involvement plan.

• School-Parent CompactSchool-Parent Compact

• Parent Workshops Throughout the Year.Parent Workshops Throughout the Year.

• Parent Resource RoomParent Resource Room

• Pit CrewPit Crew

PARENT INVOLVEMENT PARENT INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT RCEOPPORTUNITIES AT RCE

• Pit CrewPit Crew

• PTSOPTSO

• School CouncilSchool Council

• Curriculum NightsCurriculum Nights

• Room ParentsRoom Parents

• Career DayCareer Day

PARENT SURVEY PARENT SURVEY RESULTS: RESULTS:

Tuesday and Thursday’s were the best days to meet. 

Time frames that were the best were 9-10:30 and 6-7:30.

 

Topics parents would like to see workshops on are homework help, GA milestones, and Math 101.

YOUR INPUT IS YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED AND NEEDED AND

WANTED:WANTED:

We would like to have your input in the We would like to have your input in the

Parent Compact, the Schoolwide Title I Parent Compact, the Schoolwide Title I

Plan, the Title I Budget, and the RCE Plan, the Title I Budget, and the RCE

Continuous Improvement Plan.Continuous Improvement Plan.

QUESTIONS ABOUT QUESTIONS ABOUT TITLE ITITLE I

Contact:Contact:Dr. Jay Fowler, Principal jay.fowler@henry.k12.ga.us Dr. Jay Fowler, Principal jay.fowler@henry.k12.ga.us

Mrs. Sonya Ayannuga, Assistant Principal Mrs. Sonya Ayannuga, Assistant Principal sonya.ayannuga@henry.k12.ga.us sonya.ayannuga@henry.k12.ga.us

OrOr

Dr. Sandra Moore, Title 1 County CoordinatorDr. Sandra Moore, Title 1 County Coordinator 770-957-6547 or sandra.moore@henry.k12.ga.us 770-957-6547 or sandra.moore@henry.k12.ga.us 

OrOr

RCE Title 1 Staff:RCE Title 1 Staff:Christopher Brown, Math Coach Christopher Brown, Math Coach

christopher.brown@henry.k12.ga.uschristopher.brown@henry.k12.ga.usMonique Moss, Literacy Coach Monique Moss, Literacy Coach

monique.moss@henry.k12.ga.usmonique.moss@henry.k12.ga.usBecky Dean, Parent Involvement Paraprofessional Becky Dean, Parent Involvement Paraprofessional

rebecca.dean@henry.k12.ga.us rebecca.dean@henry.k12.ga.us

2015-2016 Rocky Creek Faculty

We strive for success every day……At Rocky Creek it’s the only way!