Middle School Adding K-5 Elementary School Adding 6-8 K-8 Building

K-8 School Presentation Intro Supporting Data K-8 Effective Program Agenda for Excellence Beginning Benefits On-going Benefits Things To Think About Q and A Cheryl Neylon Teacher at Charles A. Mooney Cleveland Teachers Union Membership Chairperson

Charles A. Mooney Middle School A. Student Population 1050, 6 th – 8 th grade students B. 85 Staff Members C. Located on the near West Side of Cleveland Charles A. Mooney Preparatory School A. Student Population 850, K – 8th grade students B. 60 Staff Members C. Located on the near West Side of Cleveland

Data-Attendance Year % Grades 99/ th -8 th 00/ th -8 th 01/ th -8 th 02/ K-8 th 03/ K-8 th 04/ K-8 th

Data-Disciplinary Actions Year % Grades 00/ th -8 th 01/ th -8 th 02/ K-8 th 03/ K-8 th 04/05 K-8 th Per 100 students

Data-Test Scores 6 th Grade Proficiency

Data- 6 th grade Proficiency Levels by year Reading

Data- 6 th grade Proficiency Levels by year Writing

Data- 6 th grade Proficiency Levels by year Math

Data- 6 th grade Proficiency Levels by year Citizenship

Data- 6 th grade Proficiency Levels by year Science

Six Functions Of An Effective K-8 Program Integration of learning in ways that they will become coordinated into effective and wholesome behavior Discovery and exploration opportunities for all pupils that are based of their specialized interest, aptitudes, and abilities Guidance to assist pupils in making wise choices educational, vocational, personally, and socially Differentiation of educational facilities and opportunities that accommodate the varied backgrounds of the needs of pupils Socialization experiences that prepare pupils to participates in the present social order and contribute to future change Articulation through provision for a gradual transition from preadolescent education to educational programs suited to the needs and interests of adolescent youth.

Agenda for Excellence Core Values Culture and climate Student Development Curriculum Learning and Instruction School Organization Technology Teachers Transition Principals Connections Client Centered

Benefits- for Mooney Actions Changed the name of the building slightly to Charles A. Mooney Preparatory School Staff members formed focus groups to look at areas of concern Results Community’s opinion changed More staff members became involved in the school

On-going Benefits Students helping other students More family orientated More parent involvement Improvement in attendance More responsibilities for older siblings Climate of the building More communication between teachers Less students in hallways Teacher Attendance improved

Things To Think About- Building Textbooks Supplies Furniture Chalkboards Library Materials Art supplies PE supplies Music supplies Bathrooms Lunch Tables Lunches Traffic Patterns inside and outside Extra-Curricular Activities Software Class Room Space

Questions to ask yourself What challenges do we foresee? Physical changes to make? Technical assistance we are going to need? What are the action steps we need to take? How to obtain community input?

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