Benjamin Rush Elementary School

School Improvement Plan

PTG PresentationDr. William J. Gretzula, Principal

October 8, 2013

Building-Level Academic Score

Benjamin Rush Elementary School

• Title 1 School: No Designation

• 67.3

Building-Level Academic Score

Indicators of Academic Achievement (% Proficient/Advanced)

Mathematics (Grades 3-6) 61.76%

Reading (Grades 3-6) 53.92%

Science (Grade 4) 71.43%

Writing (Grade 5) 54.17%

Reading (Grade 3 Only) 50.98%

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Indicators of Closing Achievement Gap-All Students

Mathematics (Grades 3-6) NA

Reading (Grades 3-6) NA

Science (Grade 4) NA

Writing (Grade 5) NA

Reading (Grade 3 Only) NA

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Indicators of Closing Achievement Gap-Hist. Underperforming

Mathematics (Grades 3-6) NA

Reading (Grades 3-6) NA

Science (Grade 4) NA

Writing (Grade 5) NA

Reading (Grade 3 Only) NA

Student Demographics

• Total Student Enrollment (as of 10/7/13) = 415• Super Subgroup• Latino/Hispanic 162• Black/African-American

59• Economically Disadvantaged 304• IEP/Special Education 38

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Indicators of Academic Growth (PSSA Value-Added Results)

Mathematics (Grades 4-6) 50%

Reading (Grades 4-6) 96%

Science (Grade 4) 69%

Writing (Grade 5) 70%

Grade 3 Excluded NA

PSSA Value-Added Results

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Extra Credit for Advanced Achievement (% Advanced)

Mathematics (Grades 3-6) 32.84%

Reading (Grades 3-6) 20.10%

Science (Grade 4) 26.53%

Writing (Grade 5) 6.25%

Title 1 School-wide Plan

Plan Implementation (p. 8)1. How were parents informed of the

development of the school-wide plan?2. How will parents be involved in the

implementation of the plan?3. How will feedback from parents be

obtained throughout the year?

Title 1 School-wide PlanParent Involvement Activities (p. 9)1. Describe the parent involvement activities to be

conducted during Year 1 of the [program].2. Describe the methods to be used to keep individual

parents informed of their child’s academic achievement and the expectations of both students and parents.

3. Parent communications must be done in a way that is easily understood by parents. Does the school provide parent notifications in more than one language?

Systems in Schools

School-Level Guiding Question #14: • Is there system within the school

that fully ensures the school has partnered with families and community to support student participation in the learning process?

Systems in Schools14.1:School staff members display through words and actions that they value all children and welcome family and community members as partners and contributors to the teaching and learning process.14.2 It is not uncommon for teachers and administrators to take part in student participation opportunities outside of the school day that support students’ academic and/or social needs.14.3 There is a school plan being implemented that fully engages families in their children’s school life in a manner appropriate to the characteristics of the families served.14.4 All teachers communicate on a regular basis with families about their children’s progress.

School Improvement Plan

Thank you for placing your trust and support in the staff at Benjamin Rush Elementary School to educate your children!Work Hard!

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