Focusing on the Future: SCPS Pursuit of Excellence Spotsylvania County Public Schools Recommended Budget 2015-16 Presentation to the Spotsylvania County School Board 1/20/15
SCPS Mission Statement Together - we prepare our students for their future. 9
Vision Statement SCPS is a leading school division that inspires and empowers all students to become creative thinkers, problem solvers and effective communicators by:
Vision Statement (Cont.) • Ensuring an engaging and supportive learning environment a. • Providing a broad spectrum of innovative opportunities b. • Building lasting partnerships with the community to educate our students c.
“Good is the enemy of great.” Jim Collins, Good to Great
Core Values • STUDENT CENTERED - We provide all students with the essential learning experiences that enable them to optimize their success with postsecondary experiences. • LEADERSHIP - We commit to building visionary leaders who embrace change and new possibilities. • ACCOUNTABILITY - We are responsible for the delivery of quality services to students, the efficient management and use of resources and the engagement of the community as viable partners. • CULTURAL PROFICIENCY - We exhibit attitudes, skills, behaviors, and organizational practices that support the interests of a diverse population.
Core Values • EXCELLENCE - We pursue the highest standards of organizational performance and academic achievement through innovative, research based practices. • EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION - We collectively provide a variety of communication mediums to connect parents, staff, and the entire community. • TEAMWORK - We depend upon and are accountable to one another to achieve our common purpose. • CITIZENSHIP - We believe in honor, integrity, and are responsible to serve the community .
Goal 1: Teaching & Learning Prepare all students to be college and career ready. Goal 2: Community Engagement & Partnerships Family, students, staff and the entire community actively engage to seek resources and to develop opportunities that meet future educational challenges and workforce needs. Goal 3: Organization Climate & School Safety The learning and working environment is safe, caring, healthy and values diversity.
Continuous Improvement/Accountability Highlights • 88.8 % On-Time Graduation Rate – Highest ever achieved • 4.7% Virginia On-Time Drop Out Rate – 2 nd Lowest achieved • Low Annual Drop Out Rate – 1.4% • Steady increase in Advanced Placement participation and scores • Voter support of funding methodology for short-term capital improvement plans • Rank in the bottom-third in the state in cost per pupil funding • Magna Award Recipient for “Camp Out, Rock Out Knockout Homelessness” • Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International’s Meritorious Award (MA) - 6 th Consecutive Year SCPS honored 9
Continuous Improvement/Accountability Highlights As a Division… • Increased or maintained SOL assessment performance in most subgroups in all content areas with the exception of History • Increased Math SOL performance by 2 percent • Increased or maintained SOL Math performance in all subgroups • Met all Federal Annual Measurable Objectives for Math with the exception of SWD • Maintained overall SOL Reading performance despite statewide declines • Increased or maintained Reading performance in all subgroups but two (SWD and White) in the area of Reading • Met all Federal Annual Measurable Objectives for Reading 10
11 th largest school district in Virginia
Student Demographics Enrollment ~ 23,817 Students in grades preK-12 11 th largest of Virginia’s 132 school districts Demographically 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.49% Asian 18.4% Black or African American 12.92% Hispanic 60.97% White 0.1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 4.6% Two or more races – Unspecified 11.5% Special Education Students 12.56% Gifted Students 3.69% English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Economically 35.11% Students receive free/reduced lunch Physically 26,735 miles traveled daily – 7,837 bus stops 3.6 million meals served annually Total structural square footage 3,800,012 Total acreage maintained 1,342.6 Note: As of October 2014
Student Information Average Class Size Ratio Grades K-2 21:1 Grades 3-5 22:1 Grades 6-8 25:1 (Four Core) Grades 9-12 23:1 (Four Core) Note: As of November 2014
School Division Information • 32 schools and centers Elementary 17 Middle 7 High 5 Other 3 • 3,018 employees 77% reside in the county • 1,717 teachers 55% hold a Master’s Degree or Doctorate 99% are Highly-Qualified 55 are Nationally Board Certified
A System of Schools
Battlefield Elementary BEST STUDENTS...BEST TEACHERS Our effective use of co-teachers at Battlefield Elementary allows us to remain committed to inclusionary practice. The high level of collaboration among resource teachers (ESOL/Special Education/Speech/Title 1/SCOPE) and classroom teachers create opportunities for targeted, differentiated small group instruction. Professional learning at our school has cultivated partnerships working together to implement effective teaching strategies that increase student success.
Berkeley Elementary Our mission at Berkeley Elementary is to create a learning partnership that is accepting of the diversity among parents, students, staff, and community; to educate, encourage, and motivate children to excel and achieve lifelong personal and academic goals in the global world.
Brock Road Elementary Our vision is to provide a happy, caring, and stimulating learning environment where all students are challenged to reach their maximum potential. Student growth remains a priority. Data is monitored and used to make decisions regarding instruction as well as student engagement and conduct. A variety of assessments and a tiered approach to learning creates a rich learning environment for all grade levels. The school concentrates on the collaborative efforts of the professional and support staff as a major contributor to student success. The implementation of PBIS guides our positive approach to student behavior.
Cedar Forest Elementary At Cedar Forest, we believe that an inclusive environment benefits students. With support for individual needs, students gain greater access to the general education curriculum and their peers. Over time, they will be better prepared for further education and becoming productive members of society. All students in an inclusive environment have the opportunity to participate in smaller group instruction and to accept differences in others.
Chancellor Elementary ChES met all Federal AMOs (Annual Measurable Objectives) and was accredited for the 2014-2015 school year, being distinguished as “Met Higher Expectations.” Instructional Technology; embracing our students for the 21st Century: Gapps for Students, Chromebooks, COWs, iPads. Team Knights Team Knights Go Knights
Courthouse Road Elementary At Courthouse Road, each student will begin a life long learning process that will enable him/her to critically think and problem solve in their daily lives. ● We are a TEAM! ● We have FUN! ● We THINK! ● WE LEARN!
Courtland Elementary We are preparing our students to be college and career ready by inspiring them to be Super Readers! In addition to our differentiated literacy instruction, students are provided time during the school day to enjoy reading. Students are also motivated to earn stars through the Accelerated Reader Program to join the Super Reader Wall of Fame. Students have already checked out 2,053 more books from our library compared to this time last year!
Harrison Road Elementary Harrison Road Elementary HRES has met all Federal AMO and is fully CHILDREN FIRST accredited for the 2014-2015 school year. ● STEM Lab for students and Professional Development for the staff. ● Guided Reading Lesson Plans and Guided Reading checklist. One School, ● Beginning implementation of Guided Math One Book ● Word Study night for parents ● Promoting Home/ School connection. Awesome Parents Family Reading Night and PTA
Lee Hill Elementary ... Where being “responsible, productive and respectful” are valued and embraced daily! Highlights: ● Fully accredited; met all AMO’s for 2014 -2015 ● Year 3 - PBIS “PAW PRIDE” implementation - over 1,500 positive office referrals given out last year! ● Strong, active PTO and involved parents ● Hardworking students, dedicated teachers, supportive community ● Active Student Council Association ● Instructional initiatives focused on: enhancing reading and math achievement through the use of guided reading, guided math, integrated learning, focused efforts to increase rigor and relevance in teaching and learning and enhancing technology supports to improve instructional skills
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