Peck Place Annual Report 2013

The Peck Place SchoolOctober 15, 2013

The Peck Place School 2012 – 2013

Accomplishments

Processes and Procedures Dedicated Reading and Mathematics blocks for

instruction Revamped scheduling of SRBI support Streamlined dismissal process Increased focus on collaboration and professional

meetings


Accomplishments

Curriculum and Instruction Implementation of Math Expressions program. Added technology-based invention support

programs. Implemented Accelerated Reader.


Accomplishments

School-Family-Community Partnership Partnered with our PTO on new activities to connect

with families◦Pecktoberfest◦1st Annual Golf Tournament – Fore the Kids◦Peck Place Panther Pounce 5K◦Family Theater Night◦School-Wide Field Day


Accomplishments


Accomplishments

School-Family-Community Partnership• Engaged in acts of community service both in Orange

and beyond Hat Day for Red Cross – Hurricane Sandy Ribbons for Veterans Hat Day for local family Peace and Giving 2012 – Food Drive; Orange

Rotary; New Haven Reads Senior Prom Relay Recess


AccomplishmentsStudent Recognitions

Several Peck Place students were honored for their accomplishments inside and outside the classroom.

Lauren Ronai and Jayson Hutchinson – Fire Prevention Poster Winners

Ariba Chaudry – Townwide Spelling Bee Winner Emily Byun and Julia Potter – CAS Evening of the Arts

Winners Peck Place Lego League Team – Competes at State Level

The Peck Place School2013

Grade

Mathematics Reading Writing

Goal Prof. Adv. Goal Prof. Adv. Goal Prof. Adv.

3 77 96 34 75 87 38 78 92 40

4 77 94 39 80 94 28 82 100 26

5 86 95 32 79 94 25 90 99 29

6 93 100 52 99 100 43 90 97 36

The Peck Place SchoolStrengths

Cohort Growth

Grade 6 students gained 15% at goal or above and 18% at advanced or above in mathematics during their CMT years at Peck.

These same students gained 16% at goal or above in reading from grade 3 to grade 6.

Grade 5 students gained 16% at goal or above in writing so far in their CMT years at Peck.

The Peck Place SchoolStrengths

Students Receiving Support

• 82% of students who received Tier II or Tier III math support scored proficient or higher.

• 70% of students who received Tier II or Tier III reading support improved by at least one band.

• 100% of Special Education students who took the standard reading CMT scored proficient or better and an additional three students made goal on the CMT MAS assessment.

Student Learning Goal #1“During the 2013 - 2014 school year, 83% of students will at least maintain yearly growth and 17% of students will improve by one band as measured by the STAR Literacy tool.”

Rationale: The Orange Public Schools Mission Statement - to inspire

and empower academic excellence.

69% of students landed in the Advanced or Goal Band on the STAR Screening Test in grades 3 - 6.

76% of students met the STAR Screening Test fall benchmark in grades 1 & 2

Student Learning Action Plan #1

Support Data Teams

Facilitate Progress Monitoring

Initiate collaborative meetings for creation of CCSS lessons.

Provide professional development and support for reading-based technology programs

Utilize post-conferences to provide feedback.

Student Learning Goal #2

“During the 2013 - 2014 school year, using the Math Expressions Common Core District Benchmark, 75% of students will master 80% of the standards using the Math Expressions Common Core District Benchmark Assessment.”

Rationale:

The Orange Public Schools Mission Statement - to inspire and empower each student to achieve academic excellence

The fall average pretest score in grades 4 - 6 was only 21%. Currently, 13% of students receive either Tier II or Tier III math

support or get additional support in special education.

Student Learning Action Plan #2

Facilitate Data Teams to analyze student data.

Scheduling Math Consultant to support grade level teams.

Creation of a professional library

Evaluation and student discourse

Create schedules for student support

Student Learning Goal #3“By June of 2014, based on observations, 65%

of lessons will include student discourse, partner work, or cooperative groups.”

Rationale: Marzano - Collaboration and Discourse

Mathematical Practice - “Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others."

Listening and Speaking - “Comprehension and collaboration by engaging effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners."

Student Learning Action Plan

Provide PD on "Turn and Talk Strategy"

Observation and feedback with Nancy Boyles related to discourse in language arts

Monthly walk-through data on discourse

Regular feedback to staff - TEVAL

Professional readings

Parent Feedback Goal

“During the 2013-2014 school year, parents beliefs that the Peck Place staff recognizes their child's accomplishments "exceptionally" or "average or above" will increase from 80% to 86% as measured by Orange Climate Survey.”

Rationale: Only 21% of parents noted that we are “exceptional” at

recognizing students for their accomplishments

Recognition builds motivation and self esteem

The Orange Public Mission Statement – build a sense of community and taking pride in our children and celebrating their success.

Parent Feedback Action Plan

Bricks of RecognitionMorning announcements “Share with the Principal" recognition of students

Praise phone calls to parents

PTO Principal’s Report

Student Feedback Goal

“During the 2013 – 2014 school year, the average percentage of students who feel safe on the bus "almost always" or "some days" will increase from 80% to 86% or higher.”

Rationale: Only 80% of students feel safe on the bus “almost always” or

“some days.”

Safety of students is our #1 priority as we act "en loco parentis.“

Unstructured environments need to be addressed to ensure that safe, respectful behaviors are occurring.

Student Feedback Action Plan

“Responsible role model riders” Morning check-ins Work with our drivers Ongoing safety and expectations Parents - Communicate and Remediate