1 Newpoint Pensacola Academy Monthly Report May 2013 Home of the Barracudas 8190 Pensacola Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32534 Phone: (850) 308-5312 Fax: (850) 475-2564 Director John Graham Assistant Director/Counselor Jessica Koziara Manager of Administrative Services Debbie Marti Office Manager/Clerk Letha Morris
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Newpoint Pensacola
Academy Monthly Report
May 2013 Home of the Barracudas
8190 Pensacola Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32534
Phone: (850) 308-5312
Fax: (850) 475-2564
Director John Graham
Assistant Director/Counselor Jessica Koziara
Manager of Administrative Services Debbie Marti
Office Manager/Clerk Letha Morris
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Table of Contents
1. Table of Contents and Important Notes Pg. 2
2. Mission Statement and Enrollment Numbers Pg. 3
3. Teacher Certification and Experience Pg. 4
4. Teacher Retention and Planning to Remain with Newpoint Pg. 5
5. Analysis of Student Achievement this Year 6
5. Discovery Education Assessment and 9 Weeks Testing Data – Reading, Math,
Science, Writing
Pg. 7-33
6. Previous Year Expenditures and Projected 2012 Financial Expenditures Pg. 34
7. Additional Strategies/Methods Pg. 34-
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Important notes and Hi-lights:
1. We were recommended for accreditation by Advanc-Ed with outstanding ratings.
2. FCAT testing was 100% in all areas but 6th
grade Reading – one student was absent during testing
window.
3. Average of 4 parent meetings a week throughout the year.
4. Leadership team attending Common Core trainings offered by State.
5. May 10th
- we are having Career Fair with professionals visiting and speaking to students and end of
year Field Day will be on May 21st
6. In house Science lab created through parent donations and volunteers. Conducting experiments,
scientific observations, and planning for next year.
7. To improve student reading and opportunities for students to read, we are creating an in-house library
and reading room.
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1. Mission Statement of the school
The mission of Newpoint is to provide a unique environment that emphasizes high academic
achievement through the use of state-of-the-art technology and innovative proven educational
methods, which will prepare students to successfully compete in high school, a competitive post-
secondary environment and the global job market. These innovative methods include, high academic
standards through the use of traditional and non-traditional instructional resources and methods,
learning to think, using Art Costa’s Habits of Mind, and Project Based Learning, as defined by the
nationally regarded non-profit Buck Institute for Education. Newpoint provides individualized and
small group instruction focusing on the needs and of the individual student, incorporation of the
internationally acclaimed Habits of the Mind to foster critical thinking skills, standards-based
electronic curriculum supplements from BrainPop, all in a small school environment that promotes a
familial atmosphere and safety for students. The school adheres to the guiding directors as outlined
in Section 1002.33(2)(a) of the Florida Statute by providing students with an educational opportunity
that promotes high student achievement and flexibility. The school offers students a learning model
that focuses on the development of the whole student and high academic standards, integrates
technology in all aspects of learning, and promotes tolerance for others.
Enrollment as of 5/3/13:
Newpoint Academy: 157
Newpoint High School: 88
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2. Teacher Certification and Experience -
Staff Member
Certifications (State Certificate Number)
Subject(s) Taught (Out of Field Classes)
Teaching Experience
1. Alisa Wilson*
Middle Grades Integrated (970578)
MS Math, PE
8th year
2. Carolyn Reese Social Sciences 6-12 (1057636)
MS Social Studies and 7th Grade Civics 3rd year
3. Chris Fowler Middle Grades Integrated
(1155450)
HS Math/PE
(2 - Geometry & Algebra II)
3rd year
4. Briggs
5. Nicole Grottano Biology 6-12, General Science 5-9 (1167410) MS Science, Math, PE (1 - Math)
1st year
6. Frank Yost*/** Social Sciences 6-12, ESE, Computer Science
(1203852)
MS Social Studies and Science (2 -7th
Grade Science classes)
1st year
7. Jeff Whitehurst Middle Grades Integrated 5-9, Elementary Education
K-6, PE K-12 (1116613) Math, Technology, Science 3rd year
8. John Phillips*/** Social Science 6-12, PE K-12, Middle Integrated 5-9,
Social Science 6-12 (1023870) PE 5th year
9. Judy Eddins ** Music K-12 (1126857) MS Critical Thinking Art, Music/Chorus 13th year
10. Kelli Smirniotis Business Education 6-12, ESE K-12, Technology
Education (958906)
Technology/ESE 12th year
11. Ken
Copeland*/** Social Sciences 6-12, Elementary Education K-6,
General Science 5-9, Athletic Coaching 5-9 (1143757) Social Science 5th year
12. Carrie
Whatley**/+
Family And Consumer Science 6-12 (1187109) MS Language Arts/Drama
11th year
13. Travis Lear+ Language Arts 6-12 (1184089) MS Langage Arts/MS & HS Reading (1
MS courses - Reading)
2nd year
14. Tanya Pope* Language Arts 5-9 (1151917) HS Language Arts (3 10-12 Language
Arts)
4th year
15. Jeni Senter Language Arts 6-12 (ESE)**
(1129814)
Language Arts, Science (2 - 6th grade
Science)
9th year
16. Rose Gainey**/+ Biology 6-12 (1082157) HS Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry (2 -Chemistry and Earth Science)
1st year
* Military Service + Obtaining Endorsement or SAE **Prior Professional Experience Average Teaching Experience - 5.4
Test 1 to Test 2 Distribution of Change for Grade 6
Test 2 to Test 3 Distribution of Change for 6th
Grade
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Test 1 to Test 2 Regression – Grade 6
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Test 2 to Test 3 Regression – Grade 6
Analysis and Strategies: Our students improved their Literary Analysis. Information has supplanted Literary Analysis as the focal point. It appears the targeted tutoring has paid dividends for some students. We are pairing our level 1 and 2 students with our higher level students to encourage peer tutoring/learning. We have also provided specific FCAT tutoring to our students multiple times per week to improve our student successes.
Test 1 to Test 2 Distribution of Change for Grade 7
Test 2 to Test 3 Distribution of Change for Grade 7
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Test 1 to Test 2 Regression – Grade 7
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Test 2 to Test 3 Regression – Grade 7
Analysis and Strategies: Our students improved in Application and Literary Analysis is now the focal point for targeted tutoring. We are pairing our level 1 and 2 students with our higher level students to encourage peer tutoring/learning. We
have also provided specific FCAT tutoring to our students multiple times per week to improve our student successes.
Test 1 to Test 2 Distribution of Change for Grade 8
Test 2 to Test 3 Distribution of Change for Grade 8
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Test 1 to Test 2 Regression – Grade 8
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Test 2 to Test 3 Regression – Grade 8
Analysis and Strategies: Our students improved in Literary Analysis and Applications but work is needed in Information. We have asked our Reading Teacher to share strategies and tactics with staff for use with struggling students. Have met with each teacher to identify the lowest 25% and developed plans to assist the needs of these individual students.
Test 1 to Test 2 Distribution of Change for Grade 6
Test 2 to Test 3 Regression – Grade 6
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Test 1 to Test 2 Regression – Grade 6
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Test 2 to Test 3 Regression – Grade 6
Analysis and Strategies: Our students clearly struggle with Geometry and Geometric Measurements. We have asked our high School Geometry teacher to assist and support our Academy Math teachers to strengthen student skills in these areas.
We are offering four FCAT specific Math tutoring options for our students each week in preparation for the upcoming tests.
Test 1 to Test 2 Distribution of Change for Grade 7
Test 2 to Test 3 Distribution of Change for Grade 7
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Test 1 to Test 2 Regression – Grade 7
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Test 2 to Test 3 Regression – Grade 7
Analysis and Strategies: Our students clearly struggle with Geometry and Geometric Measurements. We have asked our high School Geometry to assist and support our Academy Math teachers to strengthen student skills in these areas. Have met with each teacher to identify the lowest 25% and developed strategies to meet the needs of these individual students. We are also offering targeted tutoring focusing on FCAT and tested standards.
Test 1 to Test 2 Distribution of Change for Grade 8
Test 2 to Test 3 Distribution of Change for Grade 8
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Test 1 to Test 2 Regression – Grade 8
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Test 2 to Test 3 Regression – Grade 8
Analysis and Strategies: Our students continue to struggle with Geometry and Geometric Measurements, but our 3rd test shows improvement. We have asked our high School Geometry to assist and support our Academy Math teachers to strengthen student skills in these areas. Have met with each teacher to identify the lowest 25% and developed strategies to meet the needs of these individual students. We are offering targeted tutoring to be FCAT specific with focus on the tested standards.