PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Elementary School
| RELATED GOALS: | Proficiency in Basic Studies, Focus Program and Staff Development Activities, Technology, Range of Alternatives, Communications, Enhancing Student Achievement, Best Practices, Special Education |
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
1. To develop and increase student proficiency in mathematics concepts, applications, and targeted strands.EVALUATION MEASURES:2. To develop and increase student proficiency in reading, listening and speaking.
3. To develop and increase student proficiency in content, vocabulary/grammar, usage and sentence construction in written language.
4. To develop and increase student proficiency in applying reading and written language skills to the content areas of science, mathematics, and citizenship.
5. To develop and increase student proficiency in using the scientific method to describe, analyze, and solve problems in the environment and society based upon scientific knowledge.
6. To develop and increase student proficiency in history, economics, geography, government/law and citizenship.
7. To develop and increase staff and student proficiency in the use of technology including the Internet, CD-ROM, E-Mail, laser disks, and Dreamwriters.
8. To support the Model Classroom and Internet Technology project and provide training for teachers in the effective use of technology in classrooms.
9. To provide a summer school intervention experience for students in grades 1-4 who are not reading at grade level (as mandated by Sub. Senate Bill 55).
10. To provide a summer intervention experience for students in grade 4 who fail three or more of the proficiency tests and are truant 10% of the year.
1. Grade 1:
California Achievement Test in mathematics computation and concepts/applications; word analysis, listening, comprehension; and teacher-made tests.2. Grade 2:
California Achievement Test in mathematics computation and concepts/applications; word analysis, vocabulary, reading comprehension, spelling and science; monitoring of daily writing using rubrics; and teacher-made assessments to monitor skill development.3. Grade 3:
Off-Grade Math Test; California Achievement Test in mathematics computation and concepts/applications; word analysis, vocabulary, reading comprehension, spelling and science; monitoring of daily writing using rubrics; Off-Grade Writing Test; and teacher-made assessments to monitor skill development.4. Grade 4:
Fourth Grade Proficiency Test in writing, reading, mathematics, citizenship, and science; monitoring of daily writing using rubrics; and teacher-made assessments to monitor skill development.5. Grade 5:
Off-Grade Math Test; California Achievement Test in mathematics computation and concepts/applications; vocabulary, reading comprehension, spelling and science; monitoring of daily writing using rubrics; and teacher-made assessments to monitor skill development.6. Baseline data will be gathered and a comparison of the spring '97 and spring '98 Off-Grade Math Test results by strand for grade three.
7. Grade level goals will be established and results compared on the Off-Grade Math and Writing Tests (Grade 3) and the Fourth Grade Proficiency Test in Mathematics and Writing.
8. Fourth Grade Proficiency passage rates and performance by strand/objective will be compared with past performance.
9. Performance on the California Achievement Test in Grades 1, 2, 3 and 5 will be compared to baseline data established during the 1996-1997 school year.
10. Baseline data will be gathered and a comparison of the spring '97
and spring '98 Off-Grade Writing Test results for grade three.
11. Performance on the pre/post Competency Based Education Test - Grades
1-5 will be analyzed.
PROPOSED PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS:
1. Purchase supplemental materials to promote reading/writing in the content areas.RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS:2. Increase instructional materials available to teachers for instruction in reading/writing.
3. Support implementation of the new social studies course of study by continued updating of maps, atlases, and globes.
4. Support the completion of grade level units designed to integrate the curricular areas with the arts with emphasis on proficiency outcomes.
5. Continue to support differentiation of instructional strategies to better meet the needs of the learner.
6. Continue to support implementation of Math Course of Study by increasing available materials including reading/writing materials, manipulatives and calculators.
7. Support the use of technology by purchasing software and additional equipment.
8. Continue to support implementation of the IDEA and the Alternative Service Delivery model for implementing new state standards.
9. Provide support for proficiency preparation through the purchases of supplies and materials.
10. Continue to support the integration of critical and creative thinking skills across the curriculum.
11. Support the teaching of math and science by employing 0.5 FTE math/science intervention specialists in each elementary school.
12. Support the differentiation of instruction in the classroom by employing 0.5 FTE intervention specialists in each elementary school. (Gifted proposal)
1 . Implemented new science, math and social studies curricula and instructional strategies.EVALUATION RESULTS:2. Provided model classrooms and Internet labs in every building. (Noble has a Josten's lab.)
3. Wrote for and received grants from Reaching Heights for such programs as community outreach.
4. Provided science and artist-in-residence programs to augment curriculum.
5. Held math proficiency articulation meetings for grades K-6 to discuss the flow of the math program and develop strategies for improved instruction.
6. Implemented staff development in critical thinking skills for grades 3-5 in four elementary buildings.
Results of the Fourth Grade Proficiency Test - Spring 1997:
Due to the increase in fourth grade proficiency standards, comparisons of 1997 results to 1996 results do not represent actual changes in the level of performance.When using a 1997 standard, the relative comparison of 1997 and 1996 results show clear and measurable student improvement in all areas tested. There was an increase of 7 percentage points in writing, 5 percentage points in reading, 3 percentage points in mathematics, 6 percentage points in Citizenship, 4 percentage points in science, and an increase of 4 percentage points in passing all five tests.
PROGRAM BUDGET: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
| 97/98 | 98/99 | Variance to | |||
| Approved | Proposed | 97/98 Budget | Percent | ||
| Object | Description | Budget | Budget | (col 2 - col 1) | Change |
| Personnel Services: | |||||
| 100 | Salaries & Wages | 7,091,856 | 7,930,405 | 838,549 | 11.82% |
| 200 | Benefits | 1,937,454 | 2,100,300 | 162,846 | 8.41% |
| Total Personnel Services | 9,029,310 | 10,030,705 | 1,001,395 | 11.09% | |
| Personnel as % of Total | 96.29% | 96.07% | |||
| Non-personnel Services: | |||||
| 400 | Purchased Services | 54,252 | 84,129 | 29,877 | 55.07% |
| 500 | Materials & Supplies | 243,563 | 270,558 | 26,995 | 11.08% |
| 600 | Capital Outlay - New | 38,098 | 35,855 | (2,243) | -5.89% |
| 700 | Capital Outlay - Replacement | 6,697 | 10,584 | 3,887 | 58.04% |
| 800 | Other Objects | 5,071 | 9,129 | 4,058 | 80.02% |
| 900 | Other Uses of Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Non-personnel Services | 347,681 | 410,255 | 62,574 | 18.00% | |
| Carryover Encumbrances | 0 | 0.00% | |||
| Total Expenditures | 9,376,991 | 10,440,960 | 1,063,969 | 11.35% |
| Description | Amount | |
| 0100 | Salaries and Wages | |
| 1) New Positions REQUESTED as of July 1, 1998: | ||
| a) 4.00 Elementary math/science teachers | 184,000 | |
| b) -3.00 Elementary Teachers due to enrollment fluctuations | (88,200) | |
| c) 4.00 Elementary Art Teachers | 140,000 | |
| d) 4.00 Elementary Enrichment Teachers | 160,000 | |
| 2) Other Changes: | ||
| a) Salary and Step Increases | 602,749 | |
| Total Salary Changes | 838,549 | |
| 0200 | Employee Benefits | |
| 1) Retirement & Medicare | 129,560 | |
| 2) Change in Health Care Premiums (reduced as of 1/1/98) | 35,000 | |
| 3) Workers Compensation (0.85% of salaries) | 7,130 | |
| Total Benefits Changes | 162,846 | |
| 0400 | Purchased Services | |
| 1) State & National Conferences for G/T Staff, & In-Service | 35,280 | |
| 2) All Other Purchased Services | (5,403) | |
| Total Purchased Services Changes | 29,877 | |
| 0500 | Supplies and Materials | |
| 1) Classroom Aids Associated With FY 1997/98 Textbook Adoption | (9,474) | |
| 2) Reinforce Proficiency Test Subjects with Parallel Tests | (9,000) | |
| 3) Additional Enrichment Materials | 5,060 | |
| 4) New Textbook Adoption | 67,000 | |
| 5) Classroom Supplies & Instructional Aids | (26,591) | |
| Total Supplies and Materials Changes | 26,995 | |
| 0600 | Equipment - New & Replacement | |
| 1) Classroom equipment, Audio/Visual Equipment | 2,644 | |
| Total Equipment - New & Replacement | 1,644 | |
| 0800 | Other Objects | |
| 1) Dues & Fees | 1,461 | |
| 2) Awards & Prizes - G/T | 2,597 | |
| Total Other Objects | 4,058 | |
| GRAND TOTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 1,063,969 |
Cleveland Heights - University Heights
City School District
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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| Instruction (CORE): | |||||
| First Grade | 23.50 | 23.50 | 23.50 | ||
| Second Grade | 25.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 | ||
| Third Grade | 22.50 | 22.50 | 22.50 | ||
| Fourth Grade | 22.00 | 22.00 | 22.00 | ||
| Fifth Grade | 23.00 | 23.00 | 23.00 | ||
| Unassigned | (3.00) | (3.00) | |||
| Reading | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 | ||
| Total Instruction (CORE) | 119.50 | 119.50 | 116.50 | (3.00) | |
| Instruction (ENRICHMENT): | |||||
| Art | 1.00 | 1.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 | |
| Elementary Enrichment Program | 4.00 | 4.00 | |||
| French | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| Math/Science | 4.00 | 4.00 | |||
| Music - Instrumental | 1.60 | 1.60 | 1.60 | ||
| Music - Vocal | 4.40 | 4.40 | 4.40 | ||
| Physical Education | 4.40 | 4.40 | 4.40 | ||
| Resource | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | ||
| Spanish | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| Technology | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 | ||
| Total Instruction (ENRICHMENT) | 18.90 | 18.90 | 30.90 | 12.00 | |
| Total Elementary School Instruction | 138.40 | 138.40 | 147.40 | 9.00 |
Note: These reductions are planned to occur through attrition
March 23,1998: Revised
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