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I N F O R M A T I O N T E C H N O L O G Y S O L U T I O N S
T H A T W O R K F O R Y O U R B U S I N E S S .
W W W . A D A T U M . C O M 5432 Any Street West, Townsville, State 54321 Tel 555.543.5432 Fax 555.543.5433
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Our Schools. Our Community. Our Pride.
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Fort Dodge Community School District
2011-2012Annual Progress Report
Message from
Superintendent
Dr. Doug Van Zyl
Mission Statement
The mission of the Fort Dodge Community School
District is to encourage and assist each individual to achieve his/her level of educational excellence. To accomplish this mission, community input will be used to develop goals and action plans that include prudent allocation of necessary resources.
Vision Statement
In order to realize high student achievement,
every learner experiences an engaging curriculum in a caring learning community every day.
Belief Statements
Schools should be a positive, safe, caring, and nurturing
environment where all persons are respected, and learn-ing is the number one priority.
The achievement of a quality education re quires a col-
laborative sharing by students, families, community and schools that promotes and supports an education that is in the best interest of all students.
The focus of our learning program should be to develop
each student’s ability to communicate, think critically, and effectively work with others.
Each student should leave our schools equipped with the
necessary skills to live and actively participate in a dem-ocratic as well as a global society.
Each year is like another chapter in the story of our
schools. Like a story, no two chapters are the same, yet
each chapter builds on the one before it. The Fort
Dodge Community School district has a wonderful story
to tell and we are looking to build upon our previous
chapters.
We know that we want this year to be better that years
past. As you will see on the next page, we have many
“Points of Pride” and yet we know in order to continue
to grow and improve adjustments must be made. One
change that will bring success for our kids is a new
schedule at the high school to help give our students
greater learning opportunities. The schedule also gives
opportunities for students to receive support and inter-
vention from staff members in areas where they may be
struggling, so that they can succeed. Another adjust-
ment is the opening of the Riverside Early Learning
Center. Here all of the district’s pre-K, transitional kin-
dergarteners and Riverside Kindergarten students will
receive their education in a setting that will revolve
around the specific needs of young children. These are
just two examples of storylines in this year’s chapter of
our story.
There is much more to be written in the 2012-2013
chapter of the Fort Dodge Community School District
story, and I believe that with our staff and our students
this will be the best chapter written to date. If you are
currently a Dodger, I look forward to the story and
Points of PRIDE you will help create this year. If you
are not a Dodger, I invite you to consider joining us and
becoming part of our story. Finally, if you are just an
interested reader I hope we keep you on the edge of your
seat cheering the accomplishments and waiting to see
what great things we do next for the kids of Fort Dodge.
Our Schools. Our Community.
Our Pride.
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2011-2012Annual Progress Report
Points
P.R.I.D.E. of
We demonstrate...
Personal Responsibility In Delivering Excellence
2011-12 Riverside elementary teachers worked diligently
to improve math scores in their school. They were
removed from the State’s School In Need of Improvement
(SINA) list in the area of Math.
Results of the Iowa Assessment in Reading revealed that
at every grade level the average class score met or exceed-
ed proficiency requirements established by Iowa Testing
Service.
Fort Dodge Senior High implemented two new leadership
classes during the 2011-12 school year. The Foundations
of Leadership Class completed a culminating project that
included a recruitment video about Fort Dodge Commu-
nity Schools and what the city has to offer. Students col-
laborated with business and community to completed the
project.
National Honor Society sponsored two blood drives and
collected over 180 units of blood.
Sixteen Fort Dodge Senior High students took honors in
State SkillsUSA competition winning gold, bronze or silver
medals. Gold medal winners qualified for National
SkillsUSA competition which is a showcase for the best
career and technical students in the nation. Out of 5,700
contestants, Fort Dodge had a 11th place winner, a 15th
place winner, a 24th place winner and a 25th place winner.
SkillsUSA is a competition for students in Career and Tech-
nical Education courses.
Seven Fort Dodge Senior High students qualified for aca-
demic achievement certificates at the SkillsUSA contest
and the Fort Dodge Senior High SkillsUSA chapter was
recognized for the 2nd year in a row for outstanding
growth and participation at the State level.
For the second year the Ultimate Miles Per Gallon class
was implemented at Senior High. Two Ultimate MPG cars
were entered into competition. The first won 11th place
and the 2nd won 15th place.
Art and Music Appreciation courses were added to the
Senior High as well as the addition of several college level
courses in Hospitality and Culinary Arts.
The Physical Education courses have been restructured to
include Outdoor/Leisure Recreation, Aerobics/Personal
Fitness, Walking to Wellness, Circle of Friends, Non-
Competitive P.E. in an effort to promote lifelone wellness.
These classes join the already popular Half-Marathon
class.
A speech communication requirement has been added to
the Senior High curriculum to ensure students are meet-
ing the requirements of the Iowa Core. This will include a
unit on modern communication technologies.
The Senior High is proud to have seven computer labs, five
mobile labs, over 40 computers in the library, 28 comput-
ers in the Alternative School and 10 in the student achieve-
ment center. This allows student access to computers
when it is needed.
Fort Dodge Senior High has established a partnership with
the City of Fort Dodge and Habitat for Humanity to assist
in the construction of two new homes.
Vocational programs at Fort Dodge Senior High have en-
gaged in a number of community projects consisting of
remodeling a house, pouring sidewalks and driveways for
residents and assisting with projects on school property.
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2011-2012Annual Progress Report
Points
P.R.I.D.E. of
We demonstrate...
Personal Responsibility In Delivering Excellence
FDSH All-American Dodger Marching Band has earned a
Division One Rating at State Marching Band Contest (12
years in a row).
FDSH Jazz Lab earned a Division One Rating at State
Jazz Band Contest (9 years in a row).
FDSH Wind Ensemble earned a Division One Rating at
Large Group Contest (15 out of the last 17 years).
One FDSH Band student was selected for the 2011 All-
State Band.
Fifteen FDSH Band Students were selected for the 2012
NCIBA Honor Band.
One FDSH Band student was selected for the Wartburg
Honor Band.
Seven FDSH Band students were selected for the 2012
ISU Honor Band.
Two FDSH Band students were selected for the 2012 UNI
Honor Band.
The FDSH Band and Orchestra student took a trip to Chi-
cago in April 2012.
Six Phillips Middle School Band students were selected
for the 2011 NCIBA Honor Band.
One Phillips Middle School Band student was selected for
the 8th grade All-State Band.
The Phillips Middle School 8th grade band participated in
the Kalahari Band Festival in Wisconsin Dells in April
2012.
The Fort Dodge Senior High softball team made it to the
regional final game for the 9th time in the past 11 years.
Two Fort Dodge Senior High players received All-State
honors. Three seniors went on to receive scholarships to
play collegiate ball.
The Fort Dodge Senior High Baseball team won the Iowa
conference for the second time in 4 years and finished
second in the State Tournament. Individual players won
many awards with one being named to the Super Team
All-State team, one named to the All-State first team, one
to the All State third team. Six members won All-District
honors and 9 members won All-Conference honors.
Seventy-five science students and 28 math students re-
ceived awards at the annual Math/Science recognition
evening held in the Spring of 2012. Recognition goes to
students with high student achievement in math and
science as well as to those students who have taken more
than the required courses in each of the content areas.
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2011-2012 Board of Education
Stu Cochrane Kevin Rogers
Jan Merz Deb Peterson
Bill Kent Matt Wagner
Brian Forsythe
Central Administration
Dr. Doug Van Zyl ● Superintendent
Robert Hughes ● Assistant Superintendent for Personnel
and Administrative Services
Brandon Hansel ● Director of Finance
Travis Filloon ● Director of Maintenance
Marcy Harms ● Director of Student Services, ELL,
Interim Director of Transportation
Brenda Janssen ● Director of Food Services, Taher
Jennifer Lane ● Director of Communications and
Community Relations
Jeremy Pearson ● Information Technology Supervisor
Lis Ristau ● Director of Special Needs/Principal Early
Learning Center
Dr. Sue Wood ● Director of Curriculum, Instruction and
Assessment, TAG, Title I
Support Services
Shane Albrecht ● Owner Construction Manager
Rosie Ellendson ● K-6 Reading Coordinator, Title I
Laura Libby ● 7-12 Instructional Coach
Sara Richardson ● K-12 Tech. Integration Specialist
Claudia Harms ● New Teacher Mentoring, Induction
Corey Moody ● Student Mentoring
Tammy Oester ● Site Manager—Bus
Lyndsey Steck ● BLAST After School Program
Diane Jass ● Systems Administrator
Angel Gunderson ● Information Technology Specialist
Nick Dencklau ● Information Technology Specialist
Kevin Bailey ● Information Technology Specialist
ENROLLMENT
INFORMATION
Enrollment for 2010-2011
Fort Dodge Elementary . . . . . . . . . . 1,370
Butler Elementary . . . . .. 411
Cooper Elementary . . . . . 268
Duncombe Elementary . . 290
Feelhaver Elementary . . . 222
Riverside Elementary .. . . 179
Fair Oaks Middle School . . . . . . . . . 475
Phillips Middle School . . . . . . . . . . . 506
Senior High School & Alternative School . . . . . 1,102
TOTAL ENROLLMENT . . . . . . . . 3,453
*Does not include preschool grant, open enrollment or
supplemental weighting.
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Note: To assist in understanding the graphs and charts on the
following pages, a Glossary of Assessment Terms is found on
page 17 of this document.
Grade 4
Grade 8
Grade 11
All Students 270 272 272 Low Socio-economic (SES)
144 109 122
African American 38 23 17
Hispanic 14 8 15
Special Education (IEP 45 52 39
Number of Students
Per Grade Level Per Sub-Group
The data below will assist in the interpretation of
charts and graphs on the following pages.
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Each year the Comprehensive School Improvement/Equity Advisory Team, a committee comprised of community members, parents, teachers, and administrators, analyzes student data and develops annual student achievement goals for the District. The following pag-es illustrate the District’s progress toward the achievement of the goals. Each of the five goals includes indicators, or criteria, which will measure the success toward the goal. For a complete look at the achievement of students in grade levels not represented in the charts and graphs in this document, as well as comparisons with the State and Nation, please visit the website: https://www.edinfo.state.ia.us/
data/aprchart.asp
These charts show comparisons of this year’s data to prior years. However, this year really represents baseline data since the assessment is
new and true comparisons cannot be made.
The chart above illustrates the achievement of 4th graders in the Reading. The blue line represents the State goal. Prior to the 2011-12 school
year, students were proficient if they scored at or above the 41st percentile on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills. This year a new test, the Iowa As-
sessments, was taken by students and proficiency is judged by standard scores with a score of 189 considered proficient. The chart below repre-
sents achievement of 8th graders who needed a standard score of 239 to be proficient.
Goal 1: Achievement in Reading will improve for all students grades K-12 Indicator 1: The percentage of students who score at the proficient level on the Iowa Assessments in Reading including data dis-
aggregated by subgroup will meet the annual measurable objective as developed by the Iowa Department of Education (State
goal).
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
State Goal 70.0% 70.0% 76.0% 76.0% 76.0% 82.0% 88.0% 94.0% 100.0%
All students 65.8% 76.3% 61.8% 75.0% 75.6% 73.3% 61.9%
Low SES 54.4% 66.4% 54.6% 66.1% 70.9% 65.0% 56.7%
African American 43.3% 60.6% 38.5% 65.4% 62.6% 65.0% 44.5%
Hispanic 62.7% 69.2% 66.6% 73.7% 73.6% 52.6% 56.6%
IEP 12.2% 31.4% 16.7% 31.6% 44.8% 28.1% 29.3%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Grade 4 ITBS/Iowa Assessment Reading Comprehension - Spring 2012Percent Proficient
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
State Goal 66.7% 66.7% 73.3% 73.3% 73.3% 80.0% 86.7% 93.3% 100.0%
All students 60.2% 62.9% 62.5% 64.7% 64.3% 62.6% 52.7%
Low SES 44.5% 47.7% 54.4% 50.4% 59.5% 50.4% 54.6%
African American 39.3% 28.0% 45.0% 43.3% 45.5% 30.4% 48.4%
Hispanic 46.2% 46.2% 52.9% 42.9% 38.5% 50.0%
IEP 12.0% 13.1% 14.2% 18.2% 32.5% 10.5% 7.8%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Grade 8 ITBS/Iowa Assessment Reading Comprehension Data - Spring 2012Percent Proficient
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Indicator 2: The percentage of students in grades K-4 who are reading at grade level as measured by the Fountas
and Pinnell leveling assessments tests will increase.
These charts show comparisons of this year’s data to prior years. However, this year really represents baseline data since the assessment is new
and true comparisons cannot be made.
The chart above illustrates the achievement of 11th graders in Reading. 11th graders were also administered the new Iowa Assess-
ments and a Standard Score of 263 was needed to be proficient. More students in every category except low SES students grew in
achievement.
In Kindergarten, grade 2 and 3 the percentage of students reading at grade level increased. A decrease occurred at grade 1 and a
slight decrease at grade 4.
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
State Goal 74.2% 74.2% 74.2% 79.3% 79.3% 79.3% 84.5% 89.7% 94.8% 100.0%
All students 72.1% 78.6% 77.3% 74.3% 72.9% 70.7% 69.5% 74.8%
Low SES 58.4% 57.6% 63.1% 53.9% 58.9% 58.5% 67.9% 61.3%
African American 35.6% 56.4% 50.0% 56.2% 40.9% 40.0% 50.0% 48.4%
Hispanic 45.4% 46.2% 69.2% 63.6% 63.6% 66.6% 77.8%
IEP 27.3% 21.7% 24.4% 18.0% 15.0% 11.4% 25.0% 25.0%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Grade 11 ITED/Iowa Assessment Reading Comprehension Data - Spring 2012Percent Proficient
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Indicator 3: The percentage of students in grades 8 and 11 who are reading at the proficient level on the 6 Traits
Reading assessment.
The charts above illustrate the achievement students on the Six Traits Reading Assessment. With this assessment students read a
passage and write answers comprehension questions that require analysis, synthesis and evaluation. Student achievement increased
significantly this year at both 8th and 11th grades..
Indicator 4: Using cohort groups, the percentage of stu-
dents in grades 1-11 who are proficient on the District
generated vocabulary test will increase.
The chart to the left illustrates achievement of students on
the district developed vocabulary assessment. Cohort
groups (same students) are represented. At each grade
level, students saw in increase from the year before on
the results of the vocabulary assessment. Baseline data
was collected during the 2011-12 school year for grades 5
-8. A vocabulary assessment for grade 11 will be devel-
oped during the 2012-13 school year.
Getting to Know Standard Scores
This year, students across the State of Iowa participated
in Iowa Assessments rather than Iowa Tests of Basic
Skills (ITBS) and Iowa Tests of Educational Develop-
ment (ITED). Iowa Testing Programs, authors of the
assessment have correlated the former tests with the new
Iowa Assessments so that a proficiency level of 41st per-
centile, the former level of proficiency is equal to the new
standard scores that are reported with the Iowa Assess-
ments. According to Iowa Testing Programs, using
standard scores will allow teachers and parents to monitor
growth across years.
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These charts show comparisons of this year’s data to prior years. However, this year really represents baseline data since the assessment is new
and true comparisons cannot be made.
The chart above illustrates the achievement of 4th graders in Math. The blue line represents the State goal. Prior to the 2011-12
school year, students were proficient if they scored at or above the 41st percentile on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills. This year a new
test, the Iowa Assessments was taken by students and proficiency is judged by standard scores with a score of 189 considered profi-
cient. Low SES, African American and IEP (Special Education) students saw an increase.
Goal 2: Achievement in Math will improve for all students grades K-12
Indicator 1: The percentage of students who score at the proficient level on the Iowa Assessments in Math including
data disaggregated by subgroup will meet the annual measurable objective as developed by the Iowa Department of
Education (State goal).
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
State Goal 68.3% 68.3% 74.7% 74.7% 74.7% 81.0% 87.3% 93.7% 100.0%
All students 75.8% 75.7% 68.5% 73.4% 75.6% 70.2% 67.2%
Low SES 68.8% 66.3% 59.1% 65.4% 70.9% 64.2% 60.8%
African American 66.7% 54.5% 53.8% 53.8% 62.6% 45.0% 51.1%
Hispanic 56.4% 46.2% 88.8% 73.6% 52.6% 45.0%
IEP 53.6% 34.4% 23.0% 38.6% 44.8% 15.6% 68.1%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Grade 4 ITBS/Iowa Assessment Math - All Students - Spring 2012
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
State Goal 65.0% 65.0% 72.0% 72.0% 72.0% 79.0% 86.0% 93.0% 100.0%
All students 65.8% 69.7% 66.4% 68.0% 72.0% 66.5% 56.8%
Low SES 51.6% 51.9% 57.2% 60.8% 66.1% 55.5% 58.2%
African American 28.6% 37.5% 50.0% 46.7% 36.3% 34.8% 48.4%
Hispanic 46.2% 53.9% 70.0% 85.7% 53.9% 33.3%
IEP 8.0% 16.7% 32.6% 16.3% 45.2% 26.4% 7.7%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Grade 8 ITBS/Iowa Assessment Math Data - All Students - Spring 2012
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Indicator 2: The percentage of students in
grades K-3 who meet the math problem
solving benchmarks will increase.
The chart to the left illustrates that the percentage of students
who met the math benchmarks as measured by districtwide
Indicator 3: The percentage of students in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11 who score at the proficient level or above on the District developed mathematics assess-
ment will increase.
As illustrated in the chart to the right, gains were made in
achievement on the District developed math assessment at grade
11, but slight decreases occurred in grades 4, 6 and 8.
These charts show comparisons of this year’s data to prior years. However, this year really represents baseline data since the assessment is new
and true comparisons cannot be made. The chart above illustrates the achievement of 11th graders in Math. 11th graders were also administered the new Iowa Assessments
and a Standard Score of 263 was needed to be proficient. More students in every category except low SES students grew in achieve-
ment. All students and sub-groups saw a decrease in the percentage proficient.
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
State Goal 74.2% 74.2% 79.3% 79.3% 79.3% 84.5% 89.7% 94.8% 100.0%
All students 78.3% 77.3% 70.0% 73.4% 71.5% 70.4% 65.7%
Low SES 60.0% 64.3% 52.1% 57.0% 51.7% 67.9% 50.3%
African American 56.3% 35.0% 37.5% 68.1% 36.4% 40.0% 33.3%
Hispanic 54.5% 61.6% 69.3% 36.4% 100.0% 63.2%
IEP 19.6% 29.3% 12.2% 30.0% 16.7% 30.0% 22.9%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%Grade 11 ITED/Iowa Assessment Math Data - Spring 2012
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These charts show comparisons of this year’s data to prior years.
However, this year really represents baseline data since the assess-
ment is new and true comparisons cannot be made.
Goal 3: Achievement in Science will improve for all stu-
dents grades K-12.
Indicator 1: Student achievement, as measured by
the Iowa Assessments will improve.
The charts to the right illustrate student achievement in science
as measured by the Iowa Assessments. Students in grade 4 and
11 saw a decrease in achievement, while students at grade 8
experienced an increase.
Indicator 2: The percentage of students in grades
8 and 11 who score at the proficient level or above
on the District developed science assessment will
increase.)
At the top of the next page are charts illustrating student
achievement on the District developed science assessments.
86% of the students were proficient in 8th grade, while 78% of
11th grade students were proficient on the assessment. The
data indicates an increase at grade 11 and a slight decrease at
grade 8.
Actions Being Taken To Improve
Student Achievement
Throughout the District in grades K-8, students who are experi-
encing difficulty in reading and math are experiencing targeted
interventions based on analysis of data generated from various
summative and formative assessments. Students in grades K-4
receive small group flexible instruction and interventions in
reading and math. At grades 5 and 6, students experiencing
difficulty receive the advantage of a class called Read II specif-
ically devoted to the reading needs of struggling students. At
grades 7-8 students participate in Response to Intervention/
Instruction classes specifically geared to their needs. Teachers
at grades 9-12 will become familiar with the use of data to tar-
get specific needs of students through a program called Aca-
demic Learning Supports. Throughout the year, teachers will
work with students based on data analyzed. Teachers at grades
K-8 are piloting a new math program which will lead to in-
creased student achievement. Nearly 100% of teachers grades
K-2 have been trained in a math problem solving strategy
known as Cognitively Guided Instruction which will increase
math skills. Students at the middle and high school participate
in Second Chance Reading, Read 180 and System 44 classes.
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
All students 74.7% 73.2% 79.5% 72.9% 73.7%
Low SES 69.0% 65.2% 72.3% 68.0% 67.3%
African Amer. 53.8% 52.0% 75.1% 69.0% 53.3%
Hispanic 53.9% 55.5% 68.4% 57.9% 60.0%
IEP 50.0% 51.8% 55.2% 31.3% 40.0%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Grade 4 ITBS/Iowa AssessmentScience - Spring 2012
2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
All students 71.5% 81.3% 72.9% 75.7% 63.40%
Low SES 65.5% 76.8% 68.1% 67.0% 45.30%
African Amer. 55.0% 60.0% 36.3% 47.8% 43.30%
Hispanic 69.2% 82.4% 57.1% 46.2% 41.70%
IEP 44.9% 50.9% 48.9% 44.7% 26.00%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Grade 8 ITBS/Iowa AssessmentScience Data - Spring 2012
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Goal 4: All students grades K-12 will be proficient in the use of technology.
Indicator 1: The percentage of students at grade 8 and 11 who score at the proficient level or above on the In-
foSource technology assessment will increase.
The chart below illustrates student performance on the District Technology Assessment. The results of
the assessment show fewer students proficient at the 8th and 11th grade levels. The technology assess-
ment consists of an on-line set of questions ranging from technology use to the use of research strategies
when using Internet resources.
Results of ACT
The American College Test (ACT) was taken by 143
Fort Dodge Senior High students. The overall com-
posite score was 21.6 compared to the State average
of 22.5. Seventy-five percent of the students taking
the test received a benchmark score of 18 on the
English test compared to 77% at the State level. For-
ty-nine percent received a benchmark score of 22 on
the Mathematics test compared to 51% at the State
level. Fifty-two percent received the benchmark
score of 21 in Social Science as compared to 62% at
the State level and 32% of the students received the
benchmark score of 24 on the College Biology test
compared with 38% at the State level. Nineteen per-
cent of the students scored at benchmark in all 4
areas as compared to 30% at the state level.
63.5
41
59.2
33
55
0
20
40
60
80
100
% of students at grade 8 who scored at proficient levelon local assessment 2006-2011
% of students in grade 11 who scored at proficient levelon local assessment 2006-2011
Technology Assessment Percent Proficient 2010-2012
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
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Goal 5: All students grades K-12 will experience a learning environment that is safe, drug free and
conducive to learning.
Indicator 1: The attendance rate as calculated by the
Iowa Department of Education using data from the
spring BEDS report will meet or exceed the State’s
standard.
As illustrated on the chart below, the K-8 attendance rate fell
slightly over the 2010-11 school year, but fell short of the 95.1
state standard.
Indicator 3: The percent of students who feel as
though students treat others with respect as meas-
ured by the 9-12 My Voices Survey will increase.
17% percent of students at Fort Dodge Senior High feel as
though students treat each other with respect compared to 12%
in 2010-11.
Indicator 4: The number of physical assaults and
fights will decrease.
No physical assault data was reported at the elementary level.
Grades 5 and 6 saw a decrease in physical assaults. Grade 7
reported 1 physical assault, grade 8 reported 0. Grades 9, 10
and 12 saw a decrease in the number of physical assaults.
Grade 11 saw a slight increase from 3 to 5.
A decrease in fights was reported at every grade level except
for grade 6 which saw an increase from 8 to 10 fights. Grade 7
decreased significantly, from 27 fights in the 2010-11 school
year, to 5 fights in the 2011-12 school year.
Indicator 5: The percentage of students in grades 6,
8 and 11 that report no use of alcohol, tobacco or
other drugs on the triennial Iowa Youth Survey will
increase.
The Iowa Youth Survey is administered every two years to stu-
dents in grades 6, 8 and 11. Results from the 2010-11 survey
revealed that fewer students reported the use of alcohol on the
2010-11 survey than in the 2008-09 survey.
Data from the 2010-11 survey revealed that fewer students used
tobacco in grades 6 and 8 than in the 2008-09 survey but slight-
ly more reported tobacco use in grades 11.
Data from the 2010-11 survey revealed that fewer students used
marijuana at grade 8 on the 2010-11 survey, but 1% more used
marijuana at grade 6 and 5% more at grade 11.
Indicator 6: The number of individual students
who are reported as truant for the full day at the
ninth and tenth grade level will decrease.
Fewer 9th grade students were truant in the 2011-12 school year
than in the 2010-11 school year.
In the 2010-11 school year, 24 students were reported truant at
grade 10. During the 2011-12 school year, only 14 students
were truant in tenth grade (Full day truancy means that neither
the parent or the school has approved the absence).
Indicator 2: The graduation rate as calculated by the
Iowa Department of Education using data from the
spring BEDS report will meet or exceed the State’s
standard.
The graduation rate at Fort Dodge Senior High for the 2010-11
school year was 82.5% for students completing High School in
4 years. However, some students due to various work and life
conditions require an extra year of high school. Including 5th
year Senior High students, the graduation rate was 90.6%.
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FDCSD Achievement Comparisons to
State and Nation
As evidenced in the charts below, the percentage of Fort
Dodge Community School District students considered to
be proficient on the Iowa Assessments in grades 4 and 8
and 11 exceeded the national percentages in reading and
math, but were below the State percentages for the
2011-12 school year.
Note: The State does not require the state and nation
comparison of science Iowa Assessment scores. Local
scores in science can be found on the preceding pages.
Percentages represented in these charts are for all stu-
dents, not just full academic year students.
No Child Left Behind Results
The Fort Dodge Community School District was pleased
to learn that Riverside Elementary met the student
achievement goals required by the No Child Left Behind
Act for the 2011-12 school year. They had been designat-
ed a School In Need of Assistance in the area of Mathe-
matics and now have met the goal. Even though Riverside
Elementary is now an Early Learning Center and no long-
er houses students grades 1-4, we are proud of the work of
the 2011-12 teachers for improving the achievement of
their students. Results of the Iowa Assessment revealed
growth in the area of Reading, but the District remains
designated as a District in Need of Assistance in the area
of Math and Reading. Duncombe Elementary experi-
enced growth in reading and math but did not meet the
trajectory required by the State to be removed from the
School in Need of Assistance list. Action plans have been
cooperatively written between the Iowa Department of
Education and the Fort Dodge Community School District
to ensure continued improvement in student achievement
in reading and math.
4th Grade 8th Grade 11th Grade
U.S. Students 2012 60.0% 60.0% 60.0%
Iowa Students 2012 78.4% 73.3% 80.0%
Ft. Dodge Students 2012 67.2% 56.8% 65.7%
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Percent of Students Grades 4,8, and 11 Proficient in Math on Iowa Assessments
4th Grade 8th Grade 11th Grade
U.S. Students 2012 60.0% 60.0% 60.0%
Iowa Students 2012 75.9% 64.9% 82.5%
Ft. Dodge Students 2012 61.9% 52.7% 74.8%
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Percent of Students Grades 4, 8, and 11 Proficient in Reading on Iowa Assessments
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Type of Degree Percent of Teachers
Bachelor’s Degree 50%
Master’s Degree 50%
Doctorate 0%
Teacher Qualifications
Last year 53% of teachers had taught in the District 11 or
more years, an indication of experience and dedication.
One hundred percent of our teachers were certified by the
State of Iowa to teach in their field, meeting the Federal
“No Child Left Behind Highly Qualified Teacher” criteria.
Graduate Information
Of the 272 students graduating in 2011, 73% indicated they would pursue a post-secondary education. The
remaining 27% planned to work full or part time, or join the military.
Dropout Rate
Note: The dropout rate is calculated by the State, and data is reported for the year preceding the date of the current an-
nual progress report.
The number of students in grades 7-12 considered to have dropped out of school during the 2009-10 school year was 70.
This is an increase of 8 students from the prior year. Of the 70 dropouts, 24 were females, and 46 were males; 49 were
Caucasian, 10 were African American, 7 were Hispanic, and 4 were of multiple ethnicity. Of these students, 13 were
Special Education students.
Post Secondary College Classes
During the 2011-12 school year, 27 Iowa Central Com-
munity College concurrent enrollment classes were of-
fered at Fort Dodge Senior High. A total of 333 FDSH
students and 35 St. Edmond’s students participated in the
college courses offered at Fort Dodge Senior High. Ten
students were involved in the post-secondary enrollment
option, attending 11 different courses on the Iowa Central
Community College campus. Sixty-three students were
enrolled in 134 Flex-net or On-line Iowa Central Classes.
The opportunity to participate in college courses and earn
college credit while in high school is a definite advantage
for our Senior High students. Many students leave high
school with enough college credit to begin their sopho-
more year at college. College courses offered through
Senior High are offered at no charge to the students.
2011-12 Art Show
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Goal 3: Achievement in science will improve for all
students, K-12.
Indicator 1: The percentage of students who score at
the proficient level or above on the Iowa Assessment
Mathematics Test in grades 3through 11 including
data disaggregated by subgroup will increase by 5%.
Indicator 2: The percentage of students who meet
the growth goal in Science as defined by Iowa Testing
Programs will increase. (An explanation of growth
goals and growth goal expectations can be found at
the following link: http://itp.education.uiowa.edu/ia
documents/ExpectedStudentGrowth.pdf
Indicator 3: The percentage of students in grades 8
and 11 who score at the proficient level or above on
the district developed Science assessment will
increase.
Goal 4: All students, K-12, will be proficient in the use
and application of technology.
Indicator 1: The percentage of students at grade 8
and 11 who score at the proficient level on the Fort
Dodge technology assessment will increase.
Goal 5: All students, K-12, will experience a learning
environment that is safe, drug-free, and conducive to
learning.
Indicator 1: The attendance rate as calculated by the
Iowa Department of Education using data from the
spring BEDS report will meet or exceed the State’s
standard.
Indicator 2: The graduation rate as calculated by the
Iowa Department of Education using data from the
spring BEDS report will meet or exceed the State’s
standard.
Indicator 3: The percent of students who feel as
though students treat others with respect as measured
by the 9-12 “My Voices” survey will increase.
Indicator 4: The number of physical assaults and
fights will decrease.
Indicator 5: The percentage of students in grades 8
and 11 that report no use of alcohol, tobacco, or mari-
juana on the biennial Iowa Youth Survey will in-
crease.
Indicator 6: The number of individual students who
are reported as truant for the full day at the ninth and
tenth grade level will decrease.
Annual Improvement Goals
2011-2012
Goal 1: Achievement in reading will improve for all
students, K-12.
Indicator 1: The percentage of students who score at
the proficient level or above on the Iowa Assessment
Reading Comprehension Test in grades 3 through 11
including data disaggregated by subgroup will increase
by 5%.
Annual Measurable Objectives
Grades 3-5 87.3% students proficient
Grades 6-8 86.7% students proficient
Grades 11 89.7% students proficient
Indicator 2: The percentage of students who met the
growth goal in Reading as defined by Iowa Testing Pro-
grams will increase. (An explanation of growth goals
and growth goal expectations can be found at this link:
http://itp.education.uiowa.edu/ia/documents/
ExpectedStudentGrowth.pdf
Indicator 3: The percentage of students in grades K-4
who are reading at grade level as measured by Fountas
and Pinnel Leveling Assessments will increase.
Indicator 4: The percentage of students in grades 8, 11
who are reading at the proficient level on 6 Traits Read-
ing Assessment will increase.
Indicator 5: Using cohort groups, the percentage of
students in grades 1-8 who are proficient on the district
generated vocabulary assessment will increase.
Goal 2: Achievement in math will improve for all stu-
dents, K-12.
Indicator 1: The percentage of students who score at
the proficient level or above on the Iowa Assessment
Mathematics Test in grades 3 through 11 including data
disaggregated by subgroup will increase by 5%.
Annual Measurable Objectives:
Grades 3-5 87.3% students proficient
Grades 6-8 86.0% students proficient Grades 11 89.7% students proficient
Indicator 2: The percentage of students who meet the
growth goal in Science as defined by Iowa Testing Pro-
grams will increase. (An explanation of growth goals
and growth goal expectations can be found at the follow-
ing link: http://itp.education.uiowa.edu/ia/documents/
ExpectedStudentGrowth.pdf
Indicator 3: The percentage of students in grades K-3
who meet the math problem solving benchmarks will
increase.
Indicator 4: The percentage of students in grades 4, 6,
8, and 11 who score at the proficient level on the district
identified/developed Mathematics assessment will in-
crease.
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Feelhaver Elementary School
1300 14th Ave. N.· 574-5680
Principal: Ryan Flaherty
Riverside Early Learning Center
733 F Street · 574-5740
Administrator: Lis Ristau
Fair Oaks Middle School
416 S. 10th Street· 574-5691
Principal: Dr. Joe Libby
Assistant Principal:
Jennifer Willand
Phillips Middle School
1015 5th Ave. N. · 574-5711
Principal: Dr. Joe Libby
Assistant Principal: Mark Johnson
Alternative Program
819 N. 25th Street—576-7305
Director: Dave Keane
Senior High School
819 N. 25th Street · 955-1770
Principal: David Keane
Assistant Principal: Ed Birnbaum
Assistant Principal: Kevin Astor
For additional information about this report contact Sue Wood, at 515-574-5640
State library books for Butler Elementary
Playground equipment for Feelhaver Elemen-
tary.
Choir Dresses for Fort Dodge Senior High.
GPS Heart Monitors for Fort Dodge Senior
High.
Qomo tablets for Fort Dodge Senior High.
Fort Dodge Senior All-Night Party.
End-Zone camera for Dodger Football Field.
The Fort Dodge Community School District Foundation
Fort Dodge Alumni Association Through the support of the Fort Dodge Community School District Foundation, the Fort Dodge Alumni
Association and the Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust, projects such as the following have been funded. (This is not an
all inclusive list. Many more projects have been funded by each group.)
Central Administration Office
104 South 17th Street · 576-1161
Superintendent: Dr. Doug Van Zyl
Butler Elementary School
945 S. 18th Street · 574-5882
Principal: Mike Woodall
Cooper Elementary School
2420 14th Ave. N. · 574-5602
Principal: Bruce Hartley
Duncombe Elementary School
615 N. 16th Street · 574-5623
Principal: Pat Reding
Foundation Projects
Alumni Association Projects
Authors Program
5 Scholarships for Senior High School Gradu-
ates to attend Iowa Central Community College
Ann Smeltzer Charitable Trust
10 I-Pads for classrooms.
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A Glossary of Assessment Terms
Throughout this report you will find references to various tests, assessments and terms which are defined in this glossary.
Iowa Assessments: Iowa Assessments are standardized norm referenced tests that are given to all students grades 2-12.
Students are tested in the content areas of Reading, Language, Math, Science, Social Studies. Students are considered
proficient on the test if they attain a specific standard score that is determined for each grade level and each assessment.
Basic Reading Inventory: An assessment which requires students in grades 1-8 to read a passage and orally answer
questions about the passage. The assessment yields a score for fluency and comprehension. Students are proficient in
fluency if they read the appropriate words per minute for their grade level. In comprehension, students who miss only 1
question out of 10 are proficient.
Six Traits Reading Assessment: A test administered to students in grades 8 and 11 that assesses a student’s ability to
read a passage and respond to questions that require interpretation, synthesis and evaluation. Students are proficient if
they score a 3 or higher on a 5 point rating scale.
Fountas/Pinnell Leveling: Assessments that are given to students in grades K-4 to determine if students are reading at
grade level. Students read a passage and respond to questions about the passage. The results yield a reading level from A
-Z. To be proficient a student must have 90% accuracy, 25% of the time they are self-correcting, and miss only one of
the comprehension questions.
Math Exemplars: A problem solving assessment in which students are given a word problem. They are asked to develop
a strategy to solve the problem, present the solution in writing, and communicate their thinking as the problem is solved.
Students are proficient if they score a 2 or better.
Benchmark Assessments: The District has developed standards in each content area that all students should know and
be able to do by the time they graduate from high school. Benchmarks were developed for each grade level to indicate
where students need to be upon completion of each grade if the standard is to be achieved. Benchmark assessments pro-
vide information about a student’s progress on the benchmarks. Students have met the benchmark if they score an 80%
or higher on the benchmark assessment.
District Developed Assessments: Assessments have been developed by teachers in the District to determine student pro-
gress on standards that are not assessed on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills and Iowa Tests of Educational Development.
Proficiency levels vary on each assessment.
Cohort Groups: The term Cohort groups refers to measurement of the same students from year to year. As an example
the same students are reported in grade 3 that are reported in grade 4. This allows for consistency in data analysis.
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.It is the policy of the Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, physical attributes, religion, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, actual or potential parental, fami-
ly or marital status in its programs, services, and employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Marcy Harms,
Director of Student Services, Central Administration Office, 104 South 17th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, (574-5678) or contact the U. S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division, 10220 North Executive Hills Boulevard, 8th Floor, Kansas City, MO 64153-1367.
The District’s Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Robert L. Hughes, Assistant Superintendent, who can be reached at 574-5657 or 104 South 17th
Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.
The District’s Designated Investigator of Physical/Sexual Abuse of Students by School Employees is Marcy Harms. She can be reached at 574-5678 or 104 South
17th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The alternate is Corey Moody. He can be reached at 574-5469 or 819 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.
The District’s Officer for Harassment Complaints and Allegations is Marcy Harms, Director of Student Services. She can be reached at 574-5678 or 104 South 17th
Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.
Revised: 06/11crf