1. MYRA LINN ELEMENTARY: SYSTEMS FOR SCIENCE SUCCESS

2. DEMOGRAPHICS Enrollment729 English Learners65% Socio-Economically Disadvantaged 84% GATE2%

3. 2008 CST DATA API820 ELA Proficiency46.8% (EL: 41.1%) (SED: 40.9%) Math Proficiency72.7% (EL: 69.2%) (SED: 71.4%) Science Proficiency56% (EL: 49%) (SED: 54%)

4. SYSTEMS BEHIND THE SUCCESS Intensive instruction in English Language Arts and Math –Fidelity to the adopted curriculum materials –High levels of student engagement –Frequent analysis of student performance data –Grade level collaboration and cognitive planning

5. SYSTEMS BEHIND THE SUCCESS Intentional Science Instruction –Analysis of CST Science Blueprint Retaught 4th grade Science information Key concepts review Utilized CDE release questions for CST Science –Utilized adopted curriculum Science videos and supplemental Science videos –Utilized adopted curriculum Science assessments plus supplemental assessments –Created afterschool Science Club –STAR test prep for Science

6. CONTACT INFORMATION Mary Parsons, Principal Myra Linn Elementary School (951) 351-9362 FAX (951) 351-6677 Cynthia Glover Woods, Director of Elementary Education Alvord Unified School District (951) 509-5015