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PTA Data Presentation
Smith Middle School
Clayton Allen
Saint Leo University
EDU 525 Dr. Morgan
Welcome
S Thank you for taking the time to visit our school today
and I encourage you to become involved with the PTA.
Observations
S At first glance of our data for the past five years, I have three
general observations.
S We need to focus on 8th grade mathematics instruction as this
area has had the lowest scores for the past five years.
S 8th grade reading also has low scores but they do not correlate
with low writing scores.
S 6th grade mathematics and reading scores are the highest in
our school, what are those teachers doing instructionally that
we can carry over to 7th and 8th grade?
6th Grade Reading
0 20 40 60 80
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
SMS
District
6th Grade Math
0 20 40 60 80
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
SMS
District
7th Grade Reading
0 20 40 60 80
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
SMS
District
7th Grade Math
0 20 40 60 80
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
SMS
District
8th Grade Reading
0 20 40 60 80
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
SMS
District
8th Grade Math
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
SMS
District
8th Grade Writing
0 20 40 60 80 100
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
SMS
District
2011 School-Wide Data
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
6th 7th 8th
Reading
Math
Writing
School Learning Goals
S Improve 8th grade performance across all three testing
areas- Reading, Math, and Writing.
S Focus on reading skills across all three grade levels, as
we score lower in reading than math across the grade
levels and consistently score below the district average in
this subject.
S Continue to support 6th grade learning gains.
Accomplishing Learning Goals
S Improve 8th grade performance through collaboration of teachers. Use
School Improvement funds to pay teachers for after-hours planning to
collaborate and observe 6th grade teachers and their current methods.
S Improve reading performance through remediation and intervention.
Increase support staff by reallocating aides to push-in to classrooms and
have ESE teachers pull out during this time.
S Support 6th grade learning gains through understanding and preservation
of current teaching and implementation methods.
S Reach out to district schools that are above average in 8th grade subjects
and overall in reading to see what their teachers are doing to produce
learning gains.
Going Forward
S We are proud of the successes of Smith Middle School.
As a school and community we expect the very best from
our students. Moving forward, we want to see student
performance exceeding the district average. We would
like to see Smith Middle School become a model for the
district and state for top academic performance. Our goal
is to create a culture of pride and success at Smith
Middle School where education is individualized and
every student is successful at accomplishing learning
gains.
Thank You
S I fully recognize that no job at our school is more
important than another.
S We could not be successful without our teachers and
support staff. From the custodians, to lunchroom staff,
aides, coaches, and teachers. You each have contributed
to the gains our students have made. I encourage us all
to be open minded, to learn from one another and never
be afraid to question and change our methods.
Community Involvement
S My door is always open to you as parents and community
members.
S If you have any ideas or suggestions after reviewing this
data on how we can improve as a school please share
them with me. We would love to have your feedback and
involvement.

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Pta presentation

  • 1. S PTA Data Presentation Smith Middle School Clayton Allen Saint Leo University EDU 525 Dr. Morgan
  • 2. Welcome S Thank you for taking the time to visit our school today and I encourage you to become involved with the PTA.
  • 3. Observations S At first glance of our data for the past five years, I have three general observations. S We need to focus on 8th grade mathematics instruction as this area has had the lowest scores for the past five years. S 8th grade reading also has low scores but they do not correlate with low writing scores. S 6th grade mathematics and reading scores are the highest in our school, what are those teachers doing instructionally that we can carry over to 7th and 8th grade?
  • 4. 6th Grade Reading 0 20 40 60 80 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 SMS District
  • 5. 6th Grade Math 0 20 40 60 80 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 SMS District
  • 6. 7th Grade Reading 0 20 40 60 80 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 SMS District
  • 7. 7th Grade Math 0 20 40 60 80 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 SMS District
  • 8. 8th Grade Reading 0 20 40 60 80 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 SMS District
  • 9. 8th Grade Math 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 SMS District
  • 10. 8th Grade Writing 0 20 40 60 80 100 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 SMS District
  • 12. School Learning Goals S Improve 8th grade performance across all three testing areas- Reading, Math, and Writing. S Focus on reading skills across all three grade levels, as we score lower in reading than math across the grade levels and consistently score below the district average in this subject. S Continue to support 6th grade learning gains.
  • 13. Accomplishing Learning Goals S Improve 8th grade performance through collaboration of teachers. Use School Improvement funds to pay teachers for after-hours planning to collaborate and observe 6th grade teachers and their current methods. S Improve reading performance through remediation and intervention. Increase support staff by reallocating aides to push-in to classrooms and have ESE teachers pull out during this time. S Support 6th grade learning gains through understanding and preservation of current teaching and implementation methods. S Reach out to district schools that are above average in 8th grade subjects and overall in reading to see what their teachers are doing to produce learning gains.
  • 14. Going Forward S We are proud of the successes of Smith Middle School. As a school and community we expect the very best from our students. Moving forward, we want to see student performance exceeding the district average. We would like to see Smith Middle School become a model for the district and state for top academic performance. Our goal is to create a culture of pride and success at Smith Middle School where education is individualized and every student is successful at accomplishing learning gains.
  • 15. Thank You S I fully recognize that no job at our school is more important than another. S We could not be successful without our teachers and support staff. From the custodians, to lunchroom staff, aides, coaches, and teachers. You each have contributed to the gains our students have made. I encourage us all to be open minded, to learn from one another and never be afraid to question and change our methods.
  • 16. Community Involvement S My door is always open to you as parents and community members. S If you have any ideas or suggestions after reviewing this data on how we can improve as a school please share them with me. We would love to have your feedback and involvement.