• Graham School • “State of the School” Address

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December 11, 2014

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

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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

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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 –EOY 2014

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GRAHAM ATTAINMENT NWEA MATH – EOY 2014

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GRAHAM NWEA GROWTH TARGETS READING –EOY-2014

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GRAHAM NWEA GROWTH TARGETS MATH EOY 2014

GRAHAM - Percentage of students meeting or exceeding Growth Targets

All Students

Reading Math

2014 2014

3rd grade 75.0 82.1

4th grade 44.4 55.6

5th grade 47.6 53.7

6th grade 56.4 28.2

7th grade 41.7 44.7

8th grade 57.1 66.7

Total 57.0 57.6 13

NWEA Targets – Percentage of Students at/above the 50th percentile

Reading Math

2013 EOY 2014 EOY 2015 BOY 2013 EOY 2014 EOY 2015 BOY

2nd grade 33.3 49.0 FALL 41.0 32.7 FALL

3rd grade 32.6 55.6 30.8 39.5 60.9 32.7

Target 39.3 45.6

4th grade 51.2 37.8 37.3 58.5 59.5 23.5

Target 56.1 62.7

5th grade 46.3 39.5 43.6 68.2 54.8 56.4

Target 51.7 71.4

6th grade 46.0 45.0 30.8 50.0 52.5 23.6

Target 51.4 55.0

7th grade 30.4 38.0 38.9 26.7 40.0 51.4

Target 37.4 34.0

8th grade 28.3 35.6 46.8 40.0 40.9 46.5

Target 35.5 46.6 46.0

TOTALS 39.0 46.6 37.2 44.6 51.5 37.5 14

Graham Students at Benchmark onTRC

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Alexander Graham SchoolON-TRACK RATES

State of the School On- Track Data

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On-Track Rate Metrics for Elementary Schools Grades 3-8

• Attendance

• Students must have an attendance rate of 92% or higher

• Grades

• Students must have a grade of “C” or higher in both Math and Reading (Grade-book)

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Graham School Student, Teacher Attendance and On-Track Data

Important Metrics

2013 2014 2015 District Average

Student Attendance

92.3% 93.9% 95.2% 94.5%

Teacher Attendance

95% 96% 96% 95%

Grades 3 to 8 on-track for high school

63.9% 63.4% 65% 70.7%

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The Challenges We Face at Graham School

CIWP key priorities

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Priority #1Priority #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 Programs and Initiatives

School and Community Partners programHealthy SchoolsSecond Step SEL CurriculumApproved Algebra programReady to Learn (Head Start)Fine Arts Programs: Music Program (Choir and Orchestra)Art Program Chicago Cares Volunteers –Health FairBrookfield Zoo Partnership with Eden PlaceDaily RecessYearbook Web based instructional programs including:Raz-Kids, Think Through Math, ST Math, Study Island,ThinkCercaAthletics: Girls and Boys (Basketball,Track,Cross-Country Girls Volleyball

ChallengesChallenges

Student and Parent SupportsPoor nutritionLack of science labFacilities upgrade (ADA)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?

Why do you believe this happened? What can we do differently this school year?