Graham School “State of the School” Address 0 December 11, 2014

Agenda Welcome/Introduction Objectives CPS- Network - School Vision State of the School Data The Challenges We Face as a School Transition to Breakout Conversations “What we Heard” Wrap-Up/Closure 1 Mr. Nichols, Principal ILT Leaders/Facilitators TopicPresenter 15 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes Time

Objectives for Today: Provide the local school community with an overview of the CPS Vision, Network 6 Vision and Graham School Mission and Vision Provide the local school community with an overview of school-wide CIWP priorities and data to meet challenges moving forward (Accountability Targets etc.) Gather Feedback from the local school community on educational priorities and needs Build local school communities that promote communications among all stakeholders 2

3 CPS Pillars – Network 6 Vision – Alexander Graham School Mission

The Next Generation: Chicago’s Children – Our Framework for Success Englewood - Gresham NetworkEnglewood - Gresham Network 4 WHY WHAT HOW

Network 6 Vision Statement E very student in the Network 6 of the Chicago Public Schools district, w ill be engaged in a rigorous, well rounded instructional program and will graduate prepared for success in college, career and life. 5

Alexander Graham School 6 Every student in every neighborhood will be engaged in a rigorous, well-rounded instructional program and will graduate prepared for success in college, career, and life

7 Alexander Graham School Data

GRAHAM ATTAINMENT NWEA READING –EOY

9 GRAHAM ATTAINMENT NWEA MATH – EOY 2014

10 GRAHAM NWEA GROWTH TARGETS READING –EOY-2014

11 GRAHAM NWEA GROWTH TARGETS MATH EOY 2014

GRAHAM - Percentage of students meeting or exceeding Growth Targets All Students ReadingMath rd grade th grade th grade th grade th grade th grade Total

NWEA Targets – Percentage of Students at/above the 50 th percentile Reading Math 2013 EOY 2014 EOY2015 BOY2013 EOY2014 EOY2015 BOY 2 nd grade FALL FALL 3 rd grade Target th grade Target th grade Target th grade Target th grade Target th grade Target TOTALS

Graham Students at Benchmark on TRC 14

Alexander Graham School ON-TRACK RATES State of the School On- Track Data 15

On-Track Rate Metrics for Elementary Schools Grades 3-8 Attendance Students must have an attendance rate of 92% or higher Grades Students must have a grade of “C” or higher in both Math and Reading (Grade-book) 16

Graham School Student, Teacher Attendance and On-Track Data Important Metrics District Average Student Attendance 92.3%93.9%95.2%94.5% Teacher Attendance 95%96% 95% Grades 3 to 8 on-track for high school 63.9%63.4%65%70.7% 17

18 The Challenges We Face at Graham School

CIWP key priorities 19 Priority #1 Priority #2Priority #3 Student achievement is a first priority by using student data to set growth targets and plan for instruction. Collaborate staff, parents and other community representatives to increase our student attendance Establish an individual student plan that includes: Instruction, wraparound services, and other student needs

Alexander Graham School Programs, Initiatives, and Challenges 20 Programs and Initiatives School and Community Partners program Healthy Schools Second Step SEL Curriculum Approved Algebra program Ready to Learn (Head Start) Fine Arts Programs: Music Program (Choir and Orchestra) Art Program Chicago Cares Volunteers –Health Fair Brookfield Zoo Partnership with Eden Place Daily Recess Yearbook Web based instructional programs including: Raz-Kids, Think Through Math, ST Math, Study Island, ThinkCerca Athletics: Girls and Boys (Basketball,Track,Cross-Country Girls Volleyball Challenges Student and Parent Supports Poor nutrition Lack of science lab Facilities upgrade (ADA) Student attendance Lack of funding

21 Transition to Input and Feedback

Possible Conversation Starters for Parent Community Feedback 22 Did the data that was presented reflect a high quality school? What defines a high quality school? What is most important to you about your school? What is your school missing that you wish it had? What are the biggest concerns you have? What data metrics do you still need support in understanding? Why do you believe this happened? What can we do differently this school year?