Mount Zion Cluster Celebrations and Annual Report Goals Highlights Opportunities for Growth August 20, 2013

Mt. Zion Schools Demographics Mostly rural 3 schools: Mt. Zion Elementary, Mt. Zion Middle, Mt. Zion High School Enrollment: 1,310 students K-12 Economically disadvantaged: 72% SWD: 14% Gifted: 7% ELL(ESOL): 3.3%

Mt. Zion Schools: Ethnic Make up

Mt. Zion Elementary School Goals Student Achievement Improve student achievement in all grade levels while implementing CCGPS and GPS with fidelity Increase percentage of exceeds on CRCT in core content areas Decrease the achievement gap of SWD on the CRCT Stakeholder and Community Engagement Increase Parental Involvement Increase Business Partners Efficient and Effective Processes Increase use of technology by teachers and students Continuous School Improvement Provided additional collegial planning for CCGPS implementation to improve student achievement

Mt. Zion Elementary School Highlights Academics Title I Distinguished School Highest 5th grade Writing scores in the district 55% of our 3rd grade students exceeded expectations in Reading 69% of our 5th grade students exceeded expectations in Math 50% of our 5th grade students exceeded expectations in Science 86% of our Students with Disabilities met expectations in Math MZE hosted its first summer STEM camp

Mt. Zion Elementary School Highlights Academics 5th grade Writing Assessment scores were highest in the district 97% of 5th graders met expectations in Math 90% of 5th graders met expectations in Science 88% of 5th graders met expectations in Social Studies 97% of 5th graders met expectations in ELA 94% of 5th graders met expectations in Reading Scores in all content areas for 5th graders increased Increase in SWD scores in 4th and 5th grade Math

Mt. Zion Elementary School Highlights Other Highlights: Volunteer hours increased from 2,245 hours to 5, 374 Business Partners increased from 11 to 23

Mt. Zion Elementary Opportunities for Growth Student Achievement Continue to work to close the achievement gap with SWD students School-wide initiative for Daily Spiral Review in Math Student and Stakeholder Engagement and Involvement Increase the opportunity for extra-curricular activities for students Efficient and Effective Processes Increase technology in the special education and gifted classrooms Continuous School Improvement Expect Success

Mt. Zion Middle School Goals Student Achievement Improve student achievement in all grade levels and core content areas by teaching the CCGPS and GPS with fidelity Increase percentage of exceeds on CRCT in core content areas Decrease the achievement gap between student subgroups on the CRCT Stakeholder and Community Engagement Increase Parental Involvement and Volunteer hours Increase Student Volunteer Hours Reestablish an active Parent Teacher Organization Efficient and Effective Processes Increase access to and use of technology by students and teachers Continuous School Improvement Offer a quality learning experience for all students with the emphasis on having GREAT processes, procedures, people, and services

Mt. Zion Middle School Highlights Academics Increased CRCT scores in 13 out of 15 areas from 2012 to th grade CRCT scores increased in Exceeds category in ELA, Reading and Math 7 th grade CRCT scores increased in Reading, ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies 7 th grade CRCT scores increased in Exceeds category in Reading and Math 8 th grade CRCT scores increased in Reading, ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies 8 th grade CRCT scores increased in Exceeds category in Reading and Math 98% of 8th graders passed CRCT in Reading 100% of students taking the High School Physical Science course in 8 th grade passed the EOCT Students in Flexible Learning Math Program increased CRCT Math scores from 0% passing to 72% passing

Mt. Zion Middle School Highlights Extracurricular and Fine Art Activities State winner in the Nutrition Advisory Council Art Contest-Nicole Morris Eagles Softball team were Champions of the WGMSAC Small School Division Eagles Boys’ Basketball team were Champions of the WGMSAC Small School Division Eagles Baseball team placed 2 nd in WGMSAC Small School Division Championship Carroll County School District Spelling Bee Runner Up-Dennis Bailey Art student was selected as the State Winner and placed 2 nd in the nation in Bus Safety Poster Contest-Mark Jarrell Jessica Lusk was elected for and participated in District Honor Band

Mt. Zion Middle School Highlights Other Established an Eagles Serving Others program allowing students to volunteer at Mt. Zion Elementary An active Parent Teacher Organization was reestablished Math/Science Night and Literacy Nights were hosted by the Mt. Zion Cluster Mt. Zion Middle hosted its first annual Fine Arts Night and Technology Night Parent volunteer hours increased from 100 hours to hours in % of classrooms at Mt. Zion Middle are equipped with 21 st century technology Mt. Zion Middle has a One to One iPad initiative for students at school Implemented BYOT for all students

Mt. Zion Middle Opportunities for Growth Student Achievement Continue to increase student achievement as measured by meets and exceeds on the CRCT Continue to decrease achievement gaps between subgroups Increase number of advanced opportunities for students Student and Stakeholder Engagement and Involvement Continue to increase parental involvement opportunities Improve parent/school communication Efficient and Effective Processes Increase student use of technology in the classroom Continuous School Improvement Expect Success!!!!

Mt. Zion High School Goals Student Achievement Improve student achievement on the EOCT Increase the number of students exceeding on the EOCT Stakeholder and Community Engagement Improve Stakeholder Involvement and Satisfaction— Strive to be GREAT Efficient and Effective Processes Increase student engagement through the use of technology

Mt. Zion High School Highlights Exceeds rates increased on 4 out of 6 EOCTs Academic Team won the Carroll County Academic Meet 32% of our students scored a 3 or higher on the AP exam—a 6% increase from last year 93% of our 9th graders are on track for graduation

Eagles Rise Up! Softball Team placed 3rd in the State Football team were sub region champions with a record of 6‐4 Ashton Robinson was the Wrestling State Champion at 106 lbs Wrestling team placed 4th in State Team Duals

Continuous School Improvement 97% of students agree that the administration and teachers set high expectations for them 94% of students and parents believe they are offered a quality education at Mt. Zion High IPads were issued to students who earned all A’s for the second year Successful plant sale by our agriculture students

Mt. Zion High School Opportunities for Growth Student Achievement Continue to implement the CCGPS with fidelity Continue to push our students to exceed Student and Stakeholder Engagement and Involvement Efficient and Effective Processes Continuous School Improvement

MZ Cluster Annual Report Q &A