1. An Overview of Wylam K-8 Presented by: Derya Twyman 5 th /6 th Reading/Language Arts Teacher

2. Purpose To provide the parents, stakeholders, and community members an overview of: *Demographics *Our Mission *Our Vision *Our Goals *Brief Academic Overview *Highlight Instructional Initiatives that are established to build academic excellence

3. Demographic Data The Wylam community is located in the western area of the city of Birmingham Wylam K-8 is located in an urban community surrounded by single dwelling family homes and a community park Due to Birmingham City School System participating in the National School Lunch Program, 100% of our students receive free breakfast and lunch daily Wylam K-8 serves approximately 400 students (Pre K- 8 th )

4. Mission Statement of Wylam K-8 To strive towards academic excellence by enhancing the minds of students through the use of a challenging curriculum that nurtures each student’s individual abilities, build partnerships between home, community, and school; and produce successful citizens who can thrive in a global society.

5. Vision Statement of Wylam K-8 To prepare responsible, confident and competent students who are engaged in learning and show proficiency within or beyond their grade level.

6. Wylam K-8 Goals Increase student achievement across grade levels by 3% Sustain the proficient population and reduce the non-proficient student population by 3% Increase proficiency in writing, reading, and math across grade levels by 3%

7. Academic Overview (data taken from the 2014-2015 CIP ) Strengths In Specific Areas Weaknesses In Specific Areas Grade 3 (Math) 12% gain in Measurement Standards Grade 6 (Reading) 10% gain in recognizing text elements in textual and functional materials Grade 7 (Science) 14% gain in relating major tissues and organs Grade 4 (Reading) 47% deficit in literary/recreational reading Grade 5 (Math) 25% deficit in estimating perimeter and area of irregular shapes Grade 7 (Reading) -6% deficit in applying strategies to comprehend literary/recreational materials

8. Instructional Initiatives Programs to Improve Academic Excellence Extracurricular Activities In-School Tutoring (3 rd -5 th ) After School Tutoring (K-6 th ) (Math/Reading) READ 180 (6 th -8 th ) Imbedded Enrichment Time M.O.R.E. Reading Program (4 th grade) D.E.W Writing Initiative Stride Academy Mentoring Programs (Faith Chapel) SGA (7 th /8 th ) Student Council (7 th /8 th ) Beta Club Honor Society (6 th -8 th ) Sports 7 th /8 th - football, basketball, softball, volleyball, track, cheerleading, soccer 4 th /5 th - kickball, baseball, softball, flag football