State District Superintendent’s Retention/Promotion Plan

& Summer School

Paterson Public SchoolsReport Card Night, School No 7

April 2012

During the 2nd Marking Period, Dr. Cardillo began to identify students who were at risk for not being promoted and possible retentions.

Dr. Cardillo met with each of those families.

Criteria was based on: Report cards Star Assessments (preliminary data) Emotional/Social Referrals (School 7

Habits of the Mind Rubric)

Background

Using the District Policy (#5410) this has become a larger issue for all of our children.

The majority of our students fall into this category.

Now we have a District Wide Plan

Possible Retention

Possible Re-tentionNon Retention

The Remediation Plan

Report Card + Letter=Summer School

Summer school + criteria= promotion

Every student who receives a letter attached to his/her report card is a potential candidate for a mandatory 4-week summer school program.

Begins July 9th -August 3rd (20 days)

Students who attend will be monitored to meet the benchmark by the end of the program and if they meet criteria they will be promoted.

If a student is required to attend summer school based on their inability to meet the criteria for promotion, then retention in the grade level is automatic.

Remember this is District mandate, therefore every school in Paterson will be working within this mandate.

If a student transfers over the summer his records will automatically follow him to the new school through the NJ Smart System.

What happens if I do not attend mandatory summer school?

Promotions will be based on the following:◦NJ ASK Test Scores◦Star Assessment Proficiency Levels◦Report Card Grades◦Principal and Teacher Recommendations

◦Emotional/Social Referrals (School 7 Habits of the Mind Rubric)

Basis for Promotions

This does not have to happen to your child.

School 7 is committed to staying vigilant with regard to your child’s education.

So…

Let’s work together

1. Go to grade level team table and get your ticket to obtain your child’s report card.

2. Visit classroom teachers to pick up report card and conference.

3.For the next five weeks: Check homework daily Check engrade Read and stay involved in your child’s education Attendance matters – being on time counts

Parents-what should you do?

4. Make sure your child understands how important the NJ ASK, Star Assessment and their grades are moving forward.

5. Dr. Cardillo will update you regarding the District’s progress in this effort using ConnectEd and our school’s website:

http://www.paterson.k12.nj.us/schools/ps07

Parents-what should you do?

Where: Eastside High SchoolWhen: Monday, April 23rd

6:30-7:30 pmOR

Where: John F. Kennedy High SchoolWhen: Monday, April 30th

6:30-8:00pm

Visit the new District website for more information http://www.paterson.k12.nj.us

State District Superintendent Dr. Evans to hostDistrict Community Forum