Union Elementary School “Soaring Above and Beyond”

Union Elementary School

“Soaring Above and Beyond”

Section IDevelopment of School and

Community Profile

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School Characteristics• Enrollment is 447• Pre-K thru 6th Grade• 32 Certified Teachers• 14 Teacher Assistants• Office Staff - Principal,

Secretary/bookkeeper, SIMS Data Manager• 2 custodians, 5 bus drivers, 6 cafeteria

workers

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Incentive Programs at U.E.S.• Accelerated Reader• Book It Program• Lunch Bunch• McDonald’s

Reading Program

• EOG Celebration• Academic Honor Roll• Student Awards

Program• Extra Special Eagles

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Community Resources• Parent Teacher

Organization (PTO)• Advisory Council• Before and After School

Care• Tutorial Program• School Volunteers• Reading for Success• Partnerships for

Learning

• Parent Workshops• EOG Night• Arts and Cultural

Enrichment Activities• Indian Education

Programs• Children’s Bible

Ministries• Read Across America

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Parent Opinions of U.E.S.Parents ranked the following survey items the highest:• Generally, the teachers in my child’s school are

warm and caring.• The principal and teachers at my child’s school,

work well together.• I feel welcomed when I visit the school.• The quality of instruction is one of high standards.• Our school makes all reasonable efforts to offer a

safe and orderly environment.

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Students Opinions of U.E.S.Students ranked the following survey items highest:• My teacher has high expectations for me.• Teachers usually provide all the help I need with

assignments.• I feel that I “fit in” at our school.• I feel comfortable talking with my teacher.

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Faculty Opinions of U.E.S.Faculty ranked the following survey items highest:• Our school provides a variety of resources to help

students achieve success in their learning.• Our teachers regularly communicate with parents in

addition to progress reports being sent out.• This school provides a safe and orderly environment

for the students and teachers.• I have a voice in the decisions that are made at this

school.• I agree with our over-all school improvement plan.

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Reading EOG Scores

78.6%

74.5%

84.8%

80.5%

75.1%

85.9%

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End of Grade Reading Comparisons

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Math EOG Scores

88.6%82.9%

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51.3% 47%

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Writing Scores

30.8%

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Fourth Grade Writing Scores

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Section II

Formulation of Beliefs and Development of the School

Mission Statements

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Mission Statement

“Preparing today’s student for tomorrow’s future”

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Beliefs• The family, community, and school must all work together for a

student’s success• Education is the key to the future.• Learning is a life-long process.• Every child has the ability to learn and the right to an education.• Higher expectations for students and staff.• Children learn in different ways, and should be given opportunities

that encourage growth.• For each student, the school environment should promote safety,

self-confidence, respect for self and others, and a desire to succeed.

Section IIIIdentification of Desired

Results for Student Learning

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Desired Results of Student Learning

Students will demonstrate:• Knowledge of their curriculum• Respect for themselves and others• The ability to use technology• Problem solving skills• An appreciation of the arts• A desire and appreciation for learning

Section IV

Analysis of Instructional and Organizational Effectiveness

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Summary of Instructional & Organizational Effectiveness• Content• Support• Assessment• Strategies• Leadership• Climate

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Summary of Strengths1. Written curriculum guides/frameworks provide a sequence

of instruction.2. Students are engaged in active learning.3. There is ongoing dialogue regarding instructional

assessment information among classrooms, grade levels, and the school, where appropriate.

4. The principal and staff model high expectations.5. A safe and orderly environment exists within the school.6. Student learning projects are displayed throughout the

building.7. Instructional activities are consistent with reflect the

mission of the school.

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Areas of Improvement

1. Improve test scores.2. Support staff within the school is not

adequate to meet student needs3. Additional classrooms are needed.

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Instructional Needs1. Continue to improve reading, writing,

and math test scores.2. Continue to provide additional

opportunities for parents to become involved in student activities.

3. Continue to provide remediation to the students.

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Facility Needs

1. Cooling system is not consistent throughout the school.

2. Additional classrooms are needed.3. Additional parking lot is needed.

Section VDevelopment of School

Improvement Plan

Section VI

Implementing the Plan and Documenting the Result