School NewsHaysville Unified School District 261

October 2013Issue 2

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FACS Teaches Healthy Lifestyle To StudentsAcademic Report To The Community

Family and Consumer Science (FACS) classes at Campus High School are electives, but the content of the classes assist students in developing the skills for building a healthy lifestyle.

“Our Department teaches students the techniques needed for establishing a healthy and productive life in areas such as child development, culinary skills and financial literacy. We teach very practical skills and I wish all of our students would enroll in our classes,” FACS teacher Jan Tamson said.

To demonstrate the benefits and relationship of low impact exercise for a healthy lifestyle, Tamson implemented in August a 7-week walking program for her students that included other CHS students, staff and students’ families and friends.

Tamson utilized the framework of the K-State Research and Extension health initiative ‘Walk Kansas’ and launched her own walking program for her two Nutrition and Wellness classes.

The students used a spreadsheet to track the miles logged by each of their teams. The miles walked were impressive. Thirteen teams with 50 to 55 students and 38 adults recorded walking a total of 10,717.9 miles! The teams accumulating more than 1,000 miles were: Colts Miles – 1,903; Triple B – 1,200 and Goofy Goo-bers – 1,070. The circumference of Kansas is approximately 640 miles, so two teams walked the equivalent of twice around Kan-sas!!!

“Through the ‘Walk Kansas’ project, our students learned that walking can be an easy and inexpensive way to integrate exercise into their lifestyle,” Tamson said.

Students in Tamson’s Nutrition and Wellness classes recog-nized the benefit of the project and shared their thoughts at vari-ous stages of the program.

Jared White said: “I am getting a good amount of exercise and I like walking. Walking is a good way to think and it is a form of exercise that is not very exhausting. Come to think of it, I don’t know of anyone who gets exhausted from walking.”

Kylie Medcalf said: “I liked the ‘Walk Kansas’ project because I feel like it is helping me get fit. It also motivates me to work out more and strengthen my knee muscles so my knee cap doesn’t ro-tate anymore. Walking is very pain free and I feel more alert after walking.”

Dulce Munguia said: “I am giving it my all on the ‘Walk Kan-sas’ project. I am getting a good workout of walking for 15 min-utes. Also it helps me stay in shape because I walk every day and I walk at least 15 minutes first block. I enjoy walking in the morning and it feels good to walk.”

(Top photo) CHS freshman Trevor Ritchie-Connell and FACS teacher Jan Tamson laced up their sneakers for their walk with the Nutrition and Wellness class. (Bot-tom photo) Members of Tamson’s class (Blake Meier, Victor Carr, Trevor Ritchie-Connell, Sarai Nava, Kaylee Title and Carmin Butterworth) headed up Meridian Av-enue to increase their mileage totals.

2 Academic Report To The Community

State Assessments And School AccreditationAs part of the Elementary and Second-

ary Education Act (ESEA), Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) received a waiver to move away from measuring student progress with a single percent pro-ficient measure (AYP), to a more diverse set of measures that will recognize schools for academic growth, student movement into higher proficiency levels and decreas-ing the percentage of non-proficient stu-dents (AMO). Reports for the schools will be displayed in a different format than that previously used by the state; moving away from the one label of percent proficient to reports in the four criteria for measuring student achievement and growth.

Assessment Performance Index (API)The Assessment Performance Index

(API) is a building average proficiency score that awards successively higher points each time a student moves into a higher proficiency level. Goals based on the API are similar to those of the Standard of Excellence. Schools are recognized for higher proportions of students in the high-er performance categories (Exceeds Stan-dard and Exemplary Categories), but there are also limits to the percentage of students allowed in the below proficient categories.

Calculating a API ScoreAn API score is calculated by multi-

plying assessments at a particular perfor-mance level by the points for that level. Points from all performance categories are then aggregated. This grand total is then divided by the total number of students taking state assessments, to yield an API score for the district and each building.

Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs) for Improving Achievement

In the ESEA Waiver, the federal govern-ment asked states to differentiate between schools based on academic performance. Using the distribution of API measures for all schools, and descriptive categories from its new accreditation system, KSDE created 4 performance categories: (1) High-Need; (2) Implementing; (3) Transitioning and (4) Modeling. Currently, Kansas sets its ac-ademic achievement AMOs based on each subject assessed; currently basing AMOs on Reading and Math scores.

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% ProficientAYP Target District% Proficient API Score

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Haysville Student AchievementWe are excited to report that based on

the new reporting system, the Haysville school district met the targets for student growth in both reading and math as well as meeting the participation standard and graduation standard. The district had a Median student growth score of 52 in Reading and 53 in Math. The chart below demonstrates the correlation between the previous reporting system and the new AMO/API reporting system. The API chart on Page 3 displays the Reading and Math

Campus High School Social Studies teacher Casey Meier watched as David Pena and Amanda Lolling researched a project using Samsung Tablets as-signed. District students having access to 2,700 computers in classrooms and computer labs does improve student achievement.

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Achievement results for the past several years using the new formulas for API and AMO accountability. Trend data demon-strates that student Reading achievement level has increased from an API score of 620 in 2009 to 668 in 2013. The percent of non-proficient readers has declined during that same time from 18.53% to 9.51%. The Math Achievement scores also reflect im-provement over the past 5 years; increas-ing over 100 points from 2009 to 2012. The percent of non-proficient students also decreased from 23.43% in 2009 to 15.26% in 2013. Our staff continues to be commit-ted to implementing strategies which have had a positive impact on raising student achievement.

Achievement Level CategoriesThe district is also pleased to note that

based on the previous criteria for Standard of Excellence (SOE), 44 SOE awards were achieved for the 2013 spring state assess-ment.

This number of SOE awards has in-creased over the past several years from 15 in 2008 to 44 in 2013. The state will use new criteria to recognize schools achieving var-ious performance levels. The Performance categories are based on the API score for each building. They are Level 4 -Modeling, Level 3-Transitioning, Level 2-Implement-ing, and Level 1-High Need Schools.

As a district, Haysville received the Level 2-Implementing performance cat-egory for both reading and math.

Oatville and Nelson Elementary Schools received the Level 4-Modeling category also for the areas of Reading and Math. Ruth Clark Elementary achieved Level 4 in the area of Math. Schools which don’t meet the AMO criteria are labeled as Priority Schools. None of the Haysville Schools received the classification of Prior-ity schools.Continuous Improvement and Student

AchievementAs a district, we continue to build on

the successful programs and strategies im-plemented throughout the district which have a positive impact on student learning and high levels of achievement. Strategies include the following:

•Implementation of Literacy First Strategies PreK-12th grades

•Implementing Capturing Kids Hearts and Bully Prevention strategies

•Implementation of a Walk-through process to monitor classroom instruction and student learning

•Utilization of data to drive instruction and monitoring student achievement

•Delivering a guaranteed and viable

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•Increasing student engagement and thinking skills

•Implemented Multi-Tier System of Supports in all buildings

4 Academic Report To The Community

District State Assessment InformationReported by Percentage of Students Proficient or Meets Standard and

the Building Assessment Performance Index (API)

YearGrade 3 %Prof.

Grade 4 %Prof.

Grade 5 %Prof.

Bldg. API/AMO

Grade 3 %Prof.

Grade 4 %Prof.

Grade 5 %Prof.

Bldg. API/AMO

2010 82.9 87.2 68.2 602 68.2 71.8 77.3 5022011 78.3 91.1 84.8 672 81.0 94.0 75.8 6672012 83.9 94.1 92.3 721 83.9 91.2 87.2 6752013 76.5 96.4 86.1 689 64.7 96.6 80.6 654

YearGrade 3 %Prof.

Grade 4 %Prof.

Grade 5 %Prof.

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Grade 3 %Prof.

Grade 4 %Prof.

Grade 5 %Prof.

Bldg. API/AMO

2010 85.5 79.7 93.1 696 69.4 74.6 98.6 6172011 93.3 92.8 98.4 747 95.0 90.0 98.4 7742012 95.9 84.1 91.0 683 98.0 98.4 97.0 7882013 100.0 98.3 95.1 773 92.2 94.1 98.4 779

YearGrade 3 %Prof.

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Grade 3 %Prof.

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Grade 5 %Prof.

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2010 98.2 96.4 100.0 783 100.0 100.0 97.0 8152011 100.0 100.0 98.1 859 100.0 100.0 100.0 8992012 100.0 98.5 96.8 839 100.0 98.5 100.0 8762013 100.0 98.2 100.0 851 100.0 98.2 100.0 861

YearGrade 3 %Prof.

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2010 58.8 74.3 77.4 514 54.4 75.7 53.2 4612011 76.7 77.4 79.1 609 81.3 71.8 65.7 5472012 89.3 90.2 84.8 661 98.2 80.0 89.2 6942013 83.0 98.2 98.5 718 91.5 96.3 98.5 741

Males: 50%Females: 50%

Reading MathFreeman Elementary School

Enrollment: 234

Economically Disadvantaged: 57.6%

Enrollment: 419Males: 48.2 %Females: 51.8 %Economically Disadvantaged: 71.7%

Economically Disadvantaged: 51.8%

Reading MathPrairie Elementary School

Oatville Elementary School

Nelson Elementary School

Enrollment: 407Males: 46.1%Females: 53.8 %

Males: 51.5%Females: 48.5%Economically Disadvantaged: 58.9%

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Enrollment: 476

District State Assessment InformationReported by Percentage of Students Proficient or Meets Standard

and the Building Assessment Perfomance Index (API)

Haysville Unified School District 261 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, military status or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Michael Clagg, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 1745 West Grand, Haysville, Kansas 67060 Office Phone: (316) 554-2206, Email: mclagg@usd261.com.

Haysville USD 261 Non-Discrimination Policy

5Academic Report To The Community

YearGrade 3 %Prof.

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2010 85.1 88.1 86.7 662 89.2 85.1 85.3 6702011 84.2 90.4 91.7 690 87.7 92.0 95.8 6852012 87.5 92.4 91.3 669 87.5 93.9 97.5 7442013 91.9 90.3 83.7 688 88.9 80.3 84.4 680

YearGrade 3 %Prof.

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2010 100.0 91.4 92.3 709 95.0 100.0 87.7 7372011 96.7 97.4 92.7 756 98.3 100.0 85.5 7632012 83.9 96.5 92.7 701 85.7 100.0 95.1 7482013 95.2 93.1 96.8 725 96.8 93.1 95.2 751

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2010 80.6 84.0 78.5 606 75.1 82.3 67.5 5432011 82.1 87.1 79.5 634 82.2 80.9 73.0 5982012 90.2 92.4 85.0 665 75.1 91.3 75.4 5872013 87.0 85.5 88.7 641 76.6 70.2 69.5 527

YearGrade 6 %Prof.

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2010 77.6 83.5 81.3 627 73.3 57.3 68.2 5262011 85.2 90.1 86.4 649 84.7 80.9 86.6 6242012 91.8 91.3 93.7 679 90.8 85.5 89.7 6752013 84.4 88.8 88.7 669 80.8 89.3 81.5 635

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93.5 687 87.3 557Graduation Rate: 89.7% 92.2 644 84.5 540

Economically Disadvantaged: 44.8%

93.0 652 86.8 572Females: 48.6% 86.3 624 75.8 527

Enrollment: 1668 11th Grade Building 11th Grade BuildingMales: 51.4% % Proficient API / AMO % Proficient API / AMO

Reading Math

Enrollment: 583Males: 50.1%Females: 49.9%Economically Disadvantaged: 60.6%

Haysville West Middle SchoolReading Math

Enrollment: 692Males: 51.1%Females: 48.9%Economically Disadvantaged: 52.2%

Campus High School (includes data from HHS)

Enrollment: 446Males: 48.4%Females: 51.6%Economically Disadvantaged: 58.9%

Haysville Middle School

Enrollment: 462Males: 51.5%Females: 48.5%Economically Disadvantaged: 61.1%

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USD 261 Earns 44 Standards of Excellence for 2013*

*With changes in the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) assessment reporting, Standard of Excellence were not awarded for 2013. KSDE gave approval for Haysville USD 261 to calculate which schools would have recieved the awards.

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Campus High School freshmen Kaylee Title, Brooke Widger and Autumn Garrett reviewed their chicken recipe to make sure they had all the necessary ingre-dients before starting preparation of their meal during Nutrition and Wellness class. Students are required to have their heads covered while cooking, so students express their individuality with various hat styles.

FACS Teaches Tiffany Collins said: “Walk Kansas helped me get active. I also

have a bad back, so it feels good to walk that distance. It also helps me be more motivated about walking at home. I love our walk in the morning before class starts.”

With the emphasis by the media and the medical profession on a healthy lifestyle, learning about nutrition and exercise at Cam-pus High School gives students more tools to achieve that goal.

“The FACS curriculum teaches valuable techniques such as how to purchase, store, prepare, cook and serve food safely,” Tam-son noted. “We look at the relationships between food and sci-ence, ways to make favorite foods healthier, ways to help keep a healthy weight, how to cope with health challenges and nutrition throughout the lifespan and how to utilize dietary guidelines, in-cluding the MyPlate and nutrition facts labels.”

Nearly all the skills learned in Nutrition & Wellness and in the Culinary Arts classes are transferable to the personal lives of our students. Data indicates that families who eat meals together form stronger families and have fewer societal issues.

“These skills can be used to prepare nutritious food at home for themselves and their families. They can also use the information used in Nutrition & Wellness to make healthier food choices and prevent or cope with dietary and health issues,” Tamson explained.

The FACS Department offers students Career Pathways that will enhance their employability after high school. The Career Pathways are: Family and Consumer Community Services; Edu-cation and Training; Consumer Services; Early Childhood Educa-tion and Restaurant and Event Management.

The FACS Department has partnered with the National and Kansas Restaurant Association to become a Pro-Start school.

ProStart is a nationwide, two-year program for high school students that develop tomorrow’s restaurant and hospitality in-dustry leaders. From culinary techniques to management skills, ProStart’s industry-driven curriculum provides real-world educa-tional opportunities and builds practical skills and a foundation that will last a lifetime.

As a Pro-Start school, CHS students who complete the path-way can earn an industry certification from the National Restau-rant Association. Students can also earn the Sedgwick County Health Department Food Handler’s card and ServSafe Manager’s Certification.

“We already have many students working in local restaurants on a part-time basis who were hired in entry level positions be-cause they already had a food handler’s card. These jobs are im-portant to our local economy and of course to their own and their family’s economy,” Tamson said.

In Tamson’s Culinary Arts I and II classes, students learn a va-riety of skills that can be applied in a food service job or at home. Students study the benefits of mise en place (the French term for organizing and arranging ingredients that a cook will require for the preparation of a meal).

“When our Culinary Arts I students study mise en place, they get hands-on practice by making White Bean Basil Chicken Chili,” she said. “It has the following culinary techniques in it: mince gar-

lic, blanch and concasse tomato, dice onion, chiffonade basil to garnish. Culinary Arts II students fabricate a beef tenderloin and use it to make four recipes. They also fabricate chicken and cook it using moist heat cooking methods.”

The skills students learn in FACS classes can be applied to every phase of their lifespan. For Tamson, she loves sharing her knowledge about the culinary arts, nutrition, food budgets and nutrition. Even though FACS classes are electives, she hopes more students ‘elect’ to gain skills from all the FACS classes that will last a lifetime.

CHS Para-Educator Mary Fussell assisted teacher Jan Tamson in setting up the cooking lab for students to learn culinary skills.

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Faces of Haysville Schools(Below) Campus High School Student Council officers Anna Rosendale, Josh Woods, Cassandra Nguyen and Sponsor Mardy Moree displayed the Blue Ribbon School logo that will be on the flag CHS will receive from the U.S. Department of Education for being recognized as an “Exemplary Improving” National Blue Rib-bon School. With the award, CHS became the 23rd high school in Kansas to be honored for student academic achievement. (Right) Prairie Elementary School fifth grader Jacob Corbett didn’t seem the least bit frighten by the spider he constructed at an afterschool activity. The HOPE Program’s “Lights on Afterschool” event cel-ebrated afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities across the country.