4. Smith Elementary School
Our established core beliefs are:
*All Students Can Learn
*Recognize and Respect the Diversity of our Students
*Instruction should Meet All Students’ Needs
*High Expectations are Necessary for All Wranglers
*Positive & Respectful Teamwork Strengthens Problem Solving
6. Reading FCAT Data
2009 2010 2011 2012
Grade 3 65% 70% 61% 54%
Grade 4 68% 70% 60% 40%
Grade 5 69% 68% 67% 47%
Reading Proficiency
Levels
What can we notice from this data?
What can we do to help?
8. Reading Programs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUmfXgXSEhU
American Reading at Home provides parents with
everything you need to teach your child to read. This
award-winning, school-based program has been
teacher-vetted, parent-approved, and kid-tested in
thousands of schools and homes across America.-Dr.
Bill Sears, Renowned Pediatrician