State of the Schools & School-Wide Title I Presentation October 3, 2017

Accreditation Benchmarks Subject Grade Level(s) Benchmark Reading 3-5 75% Math 70% VA History 4 Science 5

Spring 2016 vs. Spring 2017 “Cumulative” SOL Scores Subject Spring 2016 2017 Difference Reading (Grades 3-5) 74% 77% +3 Math 75% +1 Science (Grade 5) 80% 82% +2 VA History (4th Grade) 90% 86% -4

How is Accreditation Determined?? Accreditation is determined by a school meeting each state benchmark. Accreditation can also be determined by calculating a 3-year average in subject areas in which the state benchmark is not met.

State Accreditation Ratings Partially Accredited – Approaching Benchmark (1-2 pts from benchmark) Partially Accredited – Improving School (Making Progress) Partially Accredited – Warned School (Not within a narrow margin or making progress) Partially Accredited – Reconstituted School (Has not met full accreditation for 4 consecutive years) Accreditation Denied (Fails to meet requirements for full or provisional accreditation)

NPES’ Accreditation Rating FULLY ACCREDITED!!!

Spring 2016 vs. Spring 2017 “Grade Level” SOL Scores Growth Highlights Third grade Reading test scores increased by 4 percentage points from Spring 2016. Fourth grade Math test scores increased by 9 percentage points from Spring 2016.  Fifth grade Reading scores increased by 7 percentage points from Spring 2016.

Staff Survey Highlights Out of 24 questions in the Staff Survey, NPES scored above the Elementary School and District agreement on ALL questions. NPES staff were in agreement, 90% or higher, on 15 questions, with three of those questions having 100% agreement from staff. The two strongest areas of based on survey results were in the areas of Leadership and Collaboration/Parent and Community Satisfaction. The question that NPES had the highest increase above Elementary Schools and the District was, “Morale is high at my school”. The Elementary School agreement was 50%. The District agreement was 51%. The agreement for NPES was 83%, a 6% increase from last year.

Parent Survey Highlights Out of 30 questions, NPES parents were in agreement above the Elementary School and/or the District on 18 questions. Out of 30 questions, NPES parents were in agreement at 90% or over on 20 questions. The two highest areas for NPES dealt with Instruction, Collaboration and Providing a Safe and Nurturing Environment.

Elements of Success Stronger alignment with state standards through lesson planning, instruction and assessment. Stronger use of Word Study to build stronger readers. Continued incorporation of the 7-Step Strategy to help below grade level readers better tackle reading passages. Continued focus on benchmark, in-house and informal assessment data throughout the school year to better target needs of students.

“Next Steps” for Continued Growth Continuing to target students and implementing remediation/intervention earlier in the school year. Continuing to strengthen accountability of students using Reading strategies and showing work in Math. Continuing to focus on alignment between the written, taught and tested curriculum. Continuing to strengthen the use of Word Study. Continuing to focus on data disaggregation to plan “next steps” for instruction. Strengthen the focus of students taking ownership of their personal data and growth by tracking. Continuing to focus on Student Engagement to ensure that students are receiving the best possible instructional experience. Improving use of “co-teaching” between regular education and special education teachers.

Braves Behaving at NPES PBIS- Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Respectful, Responsible, Safe Matrices for common areas Student recognition- Braves Behaving Tickets Parent info letter

Non-negotiables at NPES Gum - teacher choice (stays in classroom, no common areas) Headgear- Hats, hoods, scarves (boys & girls)- not allowed in any areas of the building, including mobiles (unless part of spirit day) Flip flops not allowed

Nansemond Parkway Elementary operates a Title I School-wide Program.

Definition of Title I: Title I provides federal funding to schools to help students who are low achieving or at most risk of falling behind. Title I is allocated to schools based on the percentage of student receiving free/reduced lunch. Schools with at least 40% or greater free and reduced lunch are eligible for a schoolwide program.

School-wide means: School-wide Plan is available for your review. The school uses Title I funds to enhance the entire educational program of the school. Title I funds are used to serve all children in order to raise academic achievement. Title I funds will be used to provide additional assistance to all students who experience difficulties in meeting the Virginia’s Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO). School-wide Plan is available for your review.

Family Engagement Compact and Family Engagement Policy -These documents will be coming home soon and should be signed and returned to your child’s teacher. (Available at the back for review and suggestions) Title I Parent Advisory Members -Ms. St. George -Ms. Anderson Family Engagement Activities planned for each month. Please join Remind -Text my class code @np3012 to 81010

Contact Information Chanel Woods, Principal chanelwoods@spsk12.net 923-4167 Tawnya Vogel, Title I Reading Specialist tawnyavogel@spsk12.net Bonnie Maki, Parent Relations Facilitator Suffolk Public Schools Parent Resource Center bonniemaki@spsk12.net 934-6202