November 8, 2011

Student Achievement Goals

Summative Data

2010 - 2011

PASS, Math Achievement Gap

PASS, ELA Achievement Gap

PASS, Writing Achievement Gap

High Schools Year ELA District 2007 91.7 2008 89.1 2009 86.3 2010 86.8   Year ELA District 2007 91.7 2008 89.1 2009 86.3 2010 86.8 2011 89.4 State 88.1 87.7 84.6 85.9 88.6

High Schools Year MATH District 2007 84.2 2008 85.9 2009 82.9 2010   Year MATH District 2007 84.2 2008 85.9 2009 82.9 2010 82.5 2011 81.2 State 79.6 84.6 81.7

HSAP – ELA Achievement Gap

HSAP - Math Achievement Gap

SAT Historical Report Composite Data SCHOOLS 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 District 1002 1003 994 986 State 984 985 982 979 972 Nation 1017 1016 1011

24% increase in the number of students taking AP exams in 2011. 68% increase in the last five years. 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 District 54% 59% 61% 56% 51% 53.4% State 55% 57%

District 2008 20.5 2009 21 2010 20.8 2011 State 19.7 19.9 National 2008-2011 ACT SCORES (Public School Students) District   2008 20.5 2009 21 2010 20.8 2011 State 19.7 19.9 National 21.1

Percentage of Students With Each Grade on 2011 End of Course Tests

9th Grade Retention/Failure Rates

Graduation Rate, Achievement Gap

Accomplishments

2009-2010 Palmetto Gold and Silver General Performance Midland Valley High School – Silver North Augusta Middle – Silver Aiken Elementary – Gold Belvedere Elementary – Silver Gloverville Elementary – Silver Hammond Hill Elementary – Gold North Augusta Elementary –Silver Busbee Elementary – Silver Warrenville Elementary – Silver Chukker Creek Elementary – Gold ACC&TC - Gold

2009-2010 Palmetto Gold and Silver Closing the Achievement Gap Aiken Elementary – Silver Clearwater Elementary – Silver Gloverville Elementary – Silver Greendale Elementary – Silver Hammond Hill Elementary – Silver Busbee Elementary – Silver Silver Bluff High – Silver South Aiken High – Silver Midland Valley High – Silver Wagener Salley High – Silver

Student and Teacher Accomplishments The Class of 2011 (1442 graduates) college scholarship total was $38,273,152 . This exceeds last year’s total by $1.2 million. Aiken County Career & Technology Center: 167 graduates / completers ($113,425.00 in scholarship funds), Adult Education: 131 graduates (31 diplomas and 100 GED's) 305 Palmetto Fellows Scholarships 4 National Merit Scholars 1 Presidential Scholar 2010 The State Department of Education announced 102 Robert C. Byrd scholars with seven graduates from Aiken County Public Schools leading the way. With new additions in 2011, we now have over 100 National Board Certified Teachers in Aiken County.

Just a Sample of School Awards Academic/Arts/Service/Clubs/Career The Midland Valley High FFA Association- Top FFA chapter in South Carolina in student development for the third consecutive year. East Aiken School of the Arts- Named a Schools Fight Hunger National School of Distinction. North Augusta Elementary School – SC Riley Award Honorable Mention for SIC’s work to engage parents, community members and educators in strengthening their schools. Aiken County Career and Technology Center – USA Skills state championship for crime scene investigation 2nd year in a row. New Ellenton Middle School - State Quiz Bowl Middle School State Champions. Schofield Middle School – Schofield Band State Grand Champions Silver Bluff High- Track 2 X 400 relay undefeated and fastest in the state Wagener-Salley High- JROTC Rifle National Champs

Strategies for Accountability

Recent changes… District reorganization – leveled professional learning. School Intervention Team training, Common Core, rigor, engagement, and observations. 2010-2011 Principal evaluation instrument (next slide) Alternative Learning Environment APEX, Plato, and Compass (all schools) Center for Innovative Learning TesTrakker and Schoolfusion Teacher Cohorts for Common Core State Standards Initiative.

How do principal evaluations tie into student achievement? School Renewal Planning School Intervention Teams Principal Evaluations

Principal Evaluation – Student Achievement Measure

An example of intervention strategies that are working: Redcliffe Elementary School 2009-2010 PASS results indicated math as a weak area. Based on input from the faculty, training on the use of a new textbook was an issue. The SIT arranged PD on the use of the textbook. The School Intervention Team also targeted students below grade level (Tier 1) for the following interventions: Success Maker/Compass Lab Math Tutor during the school day Student progress was monitored by MAP results and Success Maker reports.

Results Success in meeting Adequate Yearly Progress! 4.8% increase in all students meeting standard 8.3% increase in males meeting standard 7.7% increase in African Americans meeting standard Success in meeting Adequate Yearly Progress!