Welcome J.W. James Parent Test Talks November 3, 2015

(WE CONTROL) What we teach students How we teach students (LIMITED CONTROL) Curriculum Pacing District Programs District Materials (NO CONTROL) State Programs State Testing State Policies

2015 – 2016 Assessment Schedule

2015 – 2016 Assessment Changes

Key Shifts in ELA Regular practice with complex texts and their academic language Reading, writing, and speaking grounded in evidence from texts, both literary and informational Building knowledge through content-rich nonfiction

Key Shifts in Math Greater focus on fewer topics In grades K–2: Concepts, skills, and problem solving related to addition and subtraction In grades 3–5: Concepts, skills, and problem solving related to multiplication and division of whole numbers and fractions Coherence: Linking topics and thinking across grades Rigor: Pursue conceptual understanding, procedural skills and fluency, and application with equal intensity

Old Vs New ELA Question In the Story of “The Three Pigs” which house did the wolf first blow down? A. house made of bricks B. house made of straw C. house made of wood D. he didn’t blow any houses down Write a short response telling how the story of “The Three Pigs” would have been different if the wolf had succeeded in blowing down the first house (the one made of straw).

Old Vs New Math Question 20 X 8 = ____ a.16 b.160 c.1600 d.12 Linda ran 20 laps, five days a week, for 8 weeks. How many laps did she run? a.160 b.16 c.1600 d.100

LPSS Resources LPSS Parent Page for Math LPSS Parent Page for ELA LPSS Parent Portal LPSS Parent Resource Center

Louisiana Resources LDOE Parents and Students Page Family Toolbox Support Library

J.W. James Resources School Website Parent Involvement Opportunities Upcoming Events Academic Links Teacher Websites Current Weekly Agenda Important Announcements Teacher contacts

Tell me how my child did! (Please.)

How scores were determined… After tests were given, student raw scores were obtained. From the raw scores, the LDOE created a “distribution” of scores (a grading curve) to determine the raw score ranges in each band.

How did our school do?

ELA Sample Score Report (Overall Student Score)

(Scores for Each Section)

(Scores Compared to School, District, and State)

Math Sample Score Report (Overall Student Score)

(Scores for Each Section)

(Scores Compared to School, District, and State)

Yearly Each teacher looks at scores from previous year to determine areas that need to be strengthened. Each teacher plans a yearly course of teaching based on LPSS Curriculum maps and pacing guides The whole school examines strengths and weaknesses based on prior performance by students and develops an “Improvement Plan” to address weaknesses and ensure continued successes. The school develops an “SBLC” schedule and creates times to meet to identify and discuss students needing extra support. The school hires tutors that work with students needing extra support. Our Circle of Control

Quarterly Grade levels meet with administration team to discuss quarterly assessments and plan for remediation. Grade levels compare their individual scores to that of the school and the district. Grade levels assess where they are on the LPSS Curriculum maps and adjust instruction as necessary. Teachers collaborate on successes and areas needing support. Our Circle of Control

Weekly Teachers plan effective lessons based on common core standards and following the LPSS curriculum guides. Teachers collaborate on successes and areas needing support in weekly curriculum meetings with administrative team. Our Circle of Control

Daily Teachers plan for remediation of students who are currently struggling. This remediation is done during the “French” time each day. Teachers adjust instruction as needed based on class results on assessments. Teachers communicate with parents via weekly agendas, weekly graded papers, progress reports, and oral/written contact as needed. Our Circle of Control

Questions??? Dana Schmersahl Principal Doni Kovatch Instructional Strategist Christie Wright Curriculum Coordinator Michelle McCarley Assistant Principal Sonia Hartley Fourth & Fifth grade Counselor Louisiana Dept. of Education Division of Assessment Thank you for attending!!!