Woods Elementary School 2017 Report to the Public 1

Woods Elementary Andrea Schwartz, Principal Dawn Childress, Assistant Principal New Staff Members Caitlyn Spencer- Pre-K Leslie Benge- Interventionist Vicki Washington- Kindergarten Sarah Jane Mayer- Fourth Grade Shelbie Hart- Fifth Grade Lucinda McCabe-Special Education Katie Mosby- Teacher Aide Tiffany Bush- Teacher Aide 2

Fort Smith Public Schools Mission Statement To ensure academic and personal success for each student- today and in the future.

Woods Elementary Mission Statement Woods School A safe place where we work, think, and learn together for success in tomorrow's world. 4

Patriot Pledge I am a Woods Elementary student bound for success. I know the choices I make today will help make my future. The education I am receiving will make me a leader of tomorrow. Today I will strive to do my best and learn from my mistakes. I will seize the opportunity to be productive, polite, and proficient; for if my dreams are to be, it’s up to ME.

Proud Positive Persistent Theme: Woods Patriots are: Proud Positive Persistent

Our Motto for this year: Be your BEST self!

Policies and Procedures In an effort to save paper and encourage 21st century skills, Woods Elementary has created links on our webpage for the Information Handbook, pick-up and drop off procedures and inclement weather procedures. To access these documents, please visit the following: Fortsmithschools.org Students and Schools School Websites Woods Quick Links Section

Policies (See School Website) School Hours- 8:00-3:00 Doors Always Locked Absenteeism Dress Code Nutrition Policy

Procedures (See School Website) Morning Procedures Car Riders Students that walk to school Adults needing to enter the building After School Pick Up Procedures Parents Walking up to pick up students

Smart Core http://www.arkansased.org/divisions/learning-services/curriculum-and-instruction/smart-core-core

SMART CORE College and Career Ready Courses Default Curriculum All Arkansas public high school students

ACSIP Goals Woods Literacy Goals All students will improve in written expression and reading comprehension. Woods Math Goals All students will improve in mathematical expression, computation, and application as well as fluency. Woods Wellness Goals Implement school-based activities that are designed to promote students wellness.

Behavior Goals It is our goal to ensure student behavior encourages an engaging and exciting learning environment. It is our charge at Woods Elementary to ensure concise and efficient procedures are in place for students and staff as well as encouraging effective behavior, because “you never know who is watching”. Students will be encouraged using our “3 P’s”—being proud, positive and persistent.

ACT Aspire School Data English Grade Level Woods 2016 2017 District State National 3 96% 94% 73% 72% 4 88% 86% 64% 70% 5 89% 90% 74% 6 92% 91% 76%

ACT Aspire School Data Math Grade Level Woods 2016 2017 District State National 3 85% 90% 58% 60% 4 87% 79% 49% 55% 5 67% 83% 53% 52% 51% 6 92% 88% 64% 62% 57%

ACT Aspire School Data Reading Grade Level Woods 2016 2017 District State National 3 66% 65% 38% 37% 4 69% 70% 39% 43% 42% 5 60% 34% 6 73% 74% 50% 46% 47%

ACT Aspire School Data Science Grade Level Woods 2016 2017 District State National 3 63% 73% 38% 37% 4 62% 42% 41% 5 55% 72% 43% 44% 6 81% 77% 51% 49% 47%

ACT Aspire School Data Writing Grade Level Woods 2016 2017 District State National 3 51% 52% 28% 19% 17% 4 24% 59% 37% 33% 21% 5 23% 71% 48% 42% 26% 6 86% 66% 44%

ITBS Math 2013-2017 Average National Percentile Ranking 2014 2015 2016 2017 1st 93 95 91 89 2nd 73 77 78 83

ITBS Literacy 2013-2017 Average National Percentile Ranking 2014 2015 2016 2017 1st 89 95 90 86 84 2nd 77 78 76

Thank You We are looking forward to a Proud, Positive and Persistent year with you and your student here at Woods Elementary. #BeYourBestSelf #PatriotPride75