Scottsville Elementary School State of the School September 18, 2012 Sharon Wilcox - Principal

School Profile 208 students enrolled in pre- K through fifth grade 11 classroom teachers pk to 5 Average Class size – 19; range from 15 to 22.8 title I teacher.5 gifted resource teacher 1 reading support teacher 1.5 special education teacher 1 P.E teacher 1 media specialist 9 teaching assistants 2.0 office associate 6 hours/day nurse.4 Music.4 Art.5 Guidance

Reading SOL Pass Rates Year09/1010/1111/12 3 rd Grade 86.2%89%95% 4 th Grade 96%94%98% 5 th Grade 97%89%93%

Math SOL Pass Rates Year09/1010/1111/12 3 rd Grade 93.1%88.6%58% 4 th Grade 96%97%55% 5 th Grade 81.3%85%54%

Science and History SOL Pass Rates Year09/1010/1111/12 3 rd grade science 93%84%95% 5 th grade science 88%96%93% 3 rd grade history 86%71%84% 5 th grade history 84%85%81%

Accolades 2012/13 Scottsville Elementary School Fully Accredited! Distinguished Title I School Grant for identified 3 years in a row - $ used for professional Development Virginia Board of Education Excellence Award 3 years in a row!

Responsive Classroom Emphasizes social emotional and academic growth in a strong and safe school community The goal is to provide environment for optimal student learning Backed by independent research

Albemarle County Strategic Plan Vision: All learners believe in their power to embrace learning, to excel, and to own their own future. Mission: Our core purpose is establish a community of learners and learning, through rigor, relevance and relationships, one student at a time

Strategic Goals 2012/2013 Goal 1: Prepare students to succeed as members of a global community and in a global economy. Goal 2: Eliminate the achievement gap.

 Goal 3: Recruit, retain and develop a diverse cadre of the highest quality teachers, staff, and administrators.  Goal 4: Achieve recognition as a world-class educational system.

 Goal 5: Establish efficient systems to allocate funds to support the Divison’s vision, mission, and goals.

3 School Improvement Goals Eliminate any achievement gaps for all students in the areas of math through engaged learning. Sustain growth in the area of reading through engaged learning. Create and sustain a school climate where all stakeholders feel safe and accepted, and take active role.

How Can You Help? Homework / Agenda Read Aloud. Show your child reading and math is important. Help them resolve disagreements with their peers peacefully. Continue to show respect to all. Good Night of Sleep Show Interest / Ask questions Attend Parent-Teacher conferences to build good relationship with your child’s teacher Get Involved ( PTO, Volunteer, Be Informed)