Review of data and activities of the school

1. 2015-2016 State of the School
Broadus Wood Elementary School
Presented by
Dr. Kendra Core King, Principal
September 1, 2015

2. One Student Centered Goal
All Albemarle County Public
Schools students will graduate
having actively mastered the
lifelong-learning skills they
need to succeed as 21st
century learners, workers and
citizens.

3. ACPS Objectives
We will engage every student.
We will implement balanced assessments.
We will improve opportunity and achievement.
We will create expanded partnerships.
We will optimize resources.

4. Vision of Broadus Wood
Broadus Wood Elementary School will fosters
academic excellence, character development, and life
skills that will empower students to succeed.
Students will develop a love of learning, learn to work
collaboratively and independently, and demonstrate
respect, awareness and appreciation of others.
Parental involvement and support will continue to
provide strong motivation for their child’s school success.

5. Demographic Information
Total Students : 275 (K-5)
Male: 49.8%
Female: 50.2.%
Students
w/Disabilities:
6%
LEP: 3%
Gifted: 6%
Multi-Racial:
6%
Hispanic;
American Indian;
Asian, and
African
American-7%
Caucasian: 87%

6. Grade Level Distribution

7. Class Sizes
Grade Level Average Class Size
Kindergarten 16
First Grade 22.5
Second Grade 21
Third Grade 19
Fourth Grade 21.5
Fifth Grade 18.6

8. Faculty and Staff
23 Certified Teachers (22.76 FTE)
4 Teacher Assistants
2 Office Associates
2 Child Nutrition
3 Custodial Engineers
1 School Nurse, Speech Pathologist, ESOL,
School Psychologist, & Occupational Therapist
2 Instructional Coaches

9. Faculty and Staff
Demographics
Description Total
One Year Hire
Transferred
Attrition
New Staff Members
1
2
2
4
Teaching Experience Range 2-37 years

10. Different Roles
• Karen Heathcock- Gifted Resource Teacher
• Nancy Mayer- Fourth Grade Teacher
• Karen Burns- Third Grade Teacher

11. New to Broadus Wood
Jennifer Longbrake
5th
Grade Teacher
Marianne Tolley
PE Teacher
Robert Vanderveer
Lead Daytime
Custodian
Raymond Chrobak
Librarian

12. Data Walk
SOL Scores
PAL Scores
Climate Results
Performance Tasks

13. SOL
Pass Rates
Reading
2015
Math
2015
Division 79.9% 77.7%
Grade 3 71% 67%
Grade 4
85% 80%
Grade 5
72% 65%

14. SOL
Pass Rates
VA Studies
2015
Science
2015
Division 86% 82.1%
Grade 5
76% 70%

15. Data High Points
4th
and 5th
grade Reading
and Math SOL scores
5th
VA Studies SOL
Scores
PALs Pass rate
Knd (82%)
1st
(91%)
80% Like school here
85% Do not think school
is boring
Performance Tasks
>70% Mastery
1st
Grade Math
4th
Grade Math

16. Data Areas of Focus
SOL Achievement Gaps
Hispanic
SPED
ESOL
Free and Reduced Lunch
PALS Pass Rate
2nd
(75%)
3rd
(78%)
Climate
27% School does not
make them curious

17. School Improvement Plan
Tentative Goals:
75% Students identified as Hispanic,
SPED, ESOL, and FRL will achieve on
or above level in reading and math
Reported bullying will decrease by at
least 20%
Broadus Wood teachers will participate
in professional learning opportunities to
increase student knowledge and
performance in math.

18. Climate/Bullying Program
Give prevention training for teachers
Teach anti-bullying lessons to students
Use anti-bullying posters, assembly, and pledge
Share empowerment strategies for handling bullies with
students, teachers, and parents

19. Opportunities
Master Schedule
 5 days of PE
 Library
 K-2 30 minutes a week
 3-5 45 minutes a week
 Music
 K-2 30 minutes a week
 3-5 60 minutes a week
 Lunch 25 minutes
School-Wide Passion
 Genius Hour Activities
 Virginia Film Festivals 3-5
 Cardboard Challenges
 Writer’s Eye 3-5
 Global Reading Challenges
 Math Leagues
 Current Events Competition

20. Upcoming Calendar
Back to School Picnic: September 4, 6-8pm
PTO Meeting: September 8, 7pm

21. Communications
BWES websites:
 http://www2.k12albemarle.org/school/bwes/Pages/default.aspx
 ACPS: www.twitter.com/k12albemarle
Dr. King’s Phone and Email Messages
King’s Coffee:
Aug. 28, Dec. 1, March 11, and May 6
PTO’s Weekly Digital Newsletter
Principal and Faculty webpages

22. Have a Wonderful Year!