October 6, 2015

SubjectGrade Level(s)Benchmark Reading3-575% Math3-570% VA History470% Science570% Discontinued State Tests (As of Spring 2015) 3 rd Grade History 3 rd Grade Science 5 th Grade Writing U.S. History

 Accreditation is determined by a school meeting each state benchmark.  Accreditation can also be determined by calculating a 3-year average in subject areas in which the state benchmark is not met.

Subject State Benchmark Spring 2014 Spring 2015 Difference Reading (Grades 3-5) 75%62%71%+9 Math (Grades 3-5) 70%73%77%+4 Science (5 th Grade) 70%85% (Grades 3-5) 80% (Grade 5) -5 VA History (4 th Grade) 70%81%87%+6

 Third grade Reading test scores increased by 14 percentage points from Spring 2014 to Spring  Third grade Math test scores increased by 13 percentage points from Spring 2014 to Spring  Fourth grade Reading scores increased by 16 percentage points from Spring 2014 to Spring 2015.

 Better alignment with state standards through lesson planning, instruction and assessment.  Incorporation of the 7-Step Strategy to help below grade level readers better tackle reading passages.  Continued focus on benchmark, in-house and informal assessment data throughout the school year to better target needs of students.

 Continued focus on alignment between the written, taught and tested curriculum.  Continued implementation of the 7-Step Strategy to assist below grade level readers in Reading.  Continued focus on data disaggregation to plan “next steps” for instruction.  Increased focus on Student Engagement to ensure that students are receiving the best possible instructional experience.

Nansemond Parkway Elementary operates a Title I Schoolwide Program.

 Title I provides federal funding to schools to help students who are low achieving or at most risk of falling behind.  Title I is allocated to schools based on the percentage of student receiving free/reduced lunch.  Schools with at least 40% or greater free and reduced lunch are eligible for a schoolwide program.

The school uses Title I funds to enhance the entire educational program of the school. Title I funds are used to serve all children in order to raise academic achievement. Title I funds will be used to provide additional assistance to all students who experience difficulties in meeting the Virg inia’s Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO). Schoolwide Plan is available for your review.

 Schools are required to notify parents if their child has been taught for four or more consecutive weeks by a teacher that is not highly qualified.

 Chanel Bryant, Principal   Or Bonnie Maki, Parent Relations Facilitator Suffolk Public Schools Parent Resource Center