Ross Elementary Welcome Back to School
Vision/Mission We are a diverse community sharing a common passion for academic excellence and service to others. R : rigorous academics O : open-minded, respectful community S : strong sense of self S : service to others
Celebrating our Success! DC-CAS Performance English/Lan guage Arts 64.5% (10%A) 82.9% (11%A) 90% (16%A) Math72.9% (31%A) 78.7% (40%A) 92% (54%A) Attendance96.6%97% Student Satisfaction 89%96%
Composite Index Average score of students moving proficiency bands for both reading and math combined. The goal is to exceed 80% and become a reward school % % %
Assumptions/Beliefs To be a teacher, in the right sense, is to be a learner. - Kierkegaard
WHY are we here? What are your assumptions/beliefs regarding: Equity and public education? Professional development? Teacher leadership? Culturally responsive teaching? Community engagement? How do our responses align with our mission/vision?
Have a Dream Make a Plan Do the Work
New Initiatives DC3—Collaborative for Change School Wide Enrichment Model (SEM) Playworks Expansion of Junior Great Books New TRC texts and cut-points i-Ready Math Diagnostic Lego Robotics Spelling Bee
Partnerships Everybody Wins! DC ReSet Science U.S. Department of the Interior DC Arts and Humanities Council Kennedy Center Living Classrooms Moving Stories
Doing the Work! How will we work together?