Our School Song: R-O-C-K-Y (clap, clap, clap) C-R-E-E-K. (clap, clap, clap) Rocky Creek! (Repeat) We are the best from the East to the West. From the North to the South no doubt!

We are the Rocky Creek Racers So let’s all scream and shout. Rocky Creek! We strive for success, every day. At Rocky Creek it’s the only way. With Reading and Writing, and math, too. We’re ready to learn and we know what to do.

So listen up bullies, you better beware. At Rocky Creek, there’s no time for that here. So come on everybody, lets sing and shout. We are the Racers without a doubt!

R-O-C-K-Y (clap, clap, clap) C-R-E-E-K. (clap, clap, clap) Rocky Creek!

Our Mission: Rocky Creek is a SAFE, WELCOMING, and HIGH-PERFORMING learning community that is driven by EXCELLENCE and a culture of RESPECT. R espect. C elebrate. E xcel..

RCE By the Numbers: Enrollment: 719 (751) Enrollment By Race: Black: 43.5% (40.8%) White: 40.1% (45.3 %) Hispanic: 10.5% (9.1%) Other: 5.0% (4.7%) Teachers: Bachelor’s Degree: 34.7% Master’s Degree: 46.9% Specialist Degree: 12.2% Doctorate Degree: 6.1% Total experience: 559 years (11.4 per teacher)

Annual Title I Meeting

Rocky Creek had another successful school year last year. We are a “non-designated” Title I School.

AYP/CCRPI New scores come out in October for 2015 YearAchievement (out of a possible 60 pts) Progress (out of a possible25 pts.) Gap (out of a possible 15 pts) Challenge Points TotalHCS Average Total ED/ELL/ SWD ETB * We received all these pts Possible Up to 10 (6 Possible for ED/ELL/SWD) 100

CCRPI CLIMATE STAR RATING (OUT OF 5 POSSIBLE)  Based on survey data, discipline data and faculty and student attendance.  Excellent discipline and attendance data.  Excellent Staff and Parent surveys  Average student surveys.  Not an average of the 3 surveys, but an agreement score between surveys yielded a low rating.  Some schools received 4 and 5 stars and didn’t even take a survey!

WHAT IS TITLE 1? * School is identified by poverty level. (55.65% Free/Reduced Lunch Rate decrease of 2% from last year) * Students served based on academic needs not poverty level. * Highly Qualified Teachers (all RCE Teachers are currently Highly Qualified in the subjects they are teaching) * Smaller groups Extra resources for parents, teachers, and students. Extra resources for parents, teachers, and students. Strong Parent Involvement Component Strong Parent Involvement Component Federally Funded Federally Funded

WHO IS SERVED IN TITLE I? All students at RCE may utilize Title I All students at RCE may utilize Title I resources and may receive Title I services. Based on rank order of needs Based on rank order of needs Students may be served in Students may be served in reading and/or math. reading and/or math.

HOW DO STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR TITLE I SERVICES ? 1. Failing/Low CRCT scores in Reading and/or Math 2. Other standardized test scores 3. Student formative assessment data 4. Teacher recommendation

LAST YEAR WE USED TITLE I FUNDS FOR: 3 additional staff members: 3 additional staff members: 1. Instructional Lead Teacher for Math 2. Instructional Lead Teacher for Reading 3. Parent Involvement Paraprofessional Purchase of computer subscriptions (BrainPop, Write Score, Accelerated Reader). Purchase of computer subscriptions (BrainPop, Write Score, Accelerated Reader). Purchase of computers / iPads Purchase of computers / iPads Books and materials for teachers. Books and materials for teachers. Tutors Tutors Parent Involvement Materials Parent Involvement Materials

THE TENTATIVE PLAN FOR TITLE I FUNDS THIS YEAR: 3 additional staff members: 3 additional staff members: 1. Instructional Lead Teacher for Math 2. Instructional Lead Teacher for Reading 3. Parent Involvement Paraprofessional The purchase of computers and mobile interactive Smart Boards to use in classrooms to help facilitate the BYOT initiative. The purchase of computers and mobile interactive Smart Boards to use in classrooms to help facilitate the BYOT initiative. Tutors within the school day, after school, and in the summer. Tutors within the school day, after school, and in the summer. Professional learning opportunities for teachers. Professional learning opportunities for teachers.

FRAUD AND COMPLAINT PROCEDURE If you suspect fraud or misuse of Title I funds there is a procedure that must be followed. If you suspect fraud or misuse of Title I funds there is a procedure that must be followed. Contact Jay Fowler or Dr. Sandra Moore for more information about the fraud and complaint policy. Contact Jay Fowler or Dr. Sandra Moore for more information about the fraud and complaint policy.

Last year we began a new assessment in grades 3-5 called the Georgia Milestones. State results have been shared, but they have not released school level or individual student results.

Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org English Language Arts Due to rounding, percentages may not total 100% Georgia Milestones Preliminary State Results

Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Mathematics Georgia Milestones Preliminary State Results

Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Science Georgia Milestones Preliminary State Results

Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Richard Woods, Georgia’s School Superintendent “Educating Georgia’s Future” gadoe.org Social Studies Georgia Milestones Preliminary State Results

Georgia Milestones – Rocky Creek Elementary Coming soon!

Fountas and Pinnell Data:

1 st Grade 2 nd Grade 3 rd Grade 4 th Grade 5 th Grade

ROCKY CREEK SCHOOLWIDE TITLE I PROGRAM OUR GOALS FOR 2015: INCREASE (BY 5%) THE AMOUNT OF STUDENTS SCORING AT OR ABOVE THE RECOMMENDED LEXILE SCORE IN GRADES 3-5 AS MEASURED BY THE GEORGIA MILESTONES AND REFLECTED IN THE CCRPI. 100 % OF TEACHERS WILL INCORPORATE THE NZ NUMERACY PROJECT INTO THEIR MATH LESSONS EACH WEEK.

WHAT PROGRAMS/SUPPORTS ARE IN PLACE TO HELP MY CHILD?   TITLE I COACHES WORK WITH TEACHERS EVERY DAY.   TITLE TUTORS.   COMPUTER ASSISTED LEARNING (BRAINPOP, HEADSPROUT, ETC.)   EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM (EIP) SUPPORT   SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (SIEP)   MTSS PROCESS

WHAT CURRICULUM DOES OUR SCHOOL USE? OUR SCHOOL USES GEORGIA’S ADAPTATION OF THE COMMON CORE CURRICULUM   IN MATH AND READING IT IS THE GEORGIA STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE (GSC)   IN SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES IT IS THE COMMON CORE GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS (CCGPS) What proficiency level is my child expected to meet?  In grades 3-5 the performance levels on the Georgia Milestones are:  Beginning  Developing  Proficient  Distinguished

HOW DO WE COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS ?   Infinite Campus Messages     Parent/teacher/student conferences   Facebook,   Twitter   School website   Remind 101 messenger system   Agendas   Flyers

PARENT INVOLVEMENT AT RCE Parent involvement policy (district) Parent involvement policy (district) Parent involvement plan. Parent involvement plan. School-Parent Compact School-Parent Compact Parent Workshops Throughout the Year. Parent Workshops Throughout the Year. Parent Resource Room Parent Resource Room Pit Crew Pit Crew

PARENT INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT RCE Pit Crew Pit Crew PTSO PTSO School Council School Council Curriculum Nights Curriculum Nights Room Parents Room Parents Career Day Career Day

PARENT SURVEY RESULTS: Tuesday and Thursday’s were the best days to meet. Time frames that were the best were 9-10:30 and 6-7:30. Topics parents would like to see workshops on are homework help, GA milestones, and Math 101.

YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED AND WANTED: We would like to have your input in the Parent Compact, the Schoolwide Title I Plan, the Title I Budget, and the RCE Continuous Improvement Plan.

QUESTIONS ABOUT TITLE I Contact: Dr. Jay Fowler, Principal Mrs. Sonya Ayannuga, Assistant Principal Or Dr. Sandra Moore, Title 1 County Coordinator or or Or RCE Title 1 Staff: Christopher Brown, Math Coach Monique Moss, Literacy Coach Becky Dean, Parent Involvement Paraprofessional

Rocky Creek Faculty

We strive for success every day……At Rocky Creek it’s the only way!