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Annual Report to the Public August 23, 2017
Searcy School District
All schools in the Searcy School District are fully accredited by the Arkansas Department of Education and AdvancEd and no deficiencies have been identified.
Accreditation
A.C.A. §6-15-1701 et seq. Parental Involvement
in Arkansas Public Schools Parents play an integral role in the
education of their children. Searcy Schools strive to assist parents in a
variety of ways. Searcy School District will facilitate a
training for parent committee volunteers.
Methods of Parental Communication: Thrillshare (www.searcyschools.org, Mobile app, Facebook, Twitter) monthly newsletter UPDATE, local media
Total Certified Employees
Bachelors Masters Doctorate Specialist NBCT
310 135 169 3 3 18 •Searcy Public Schools employs 170 classified staff members including clerical, transportation, custodial and grounds, maintenance, nutrition, and paraprofessional employees. Additionally, six R.N.s and one L.P.N are on staff for student health care needs. The transportation department operates a fleet of 39 buses and runs 28 daily routes.
•Searcy Public School District employs one certified teacher and one aid at the Sunshine School, a special education school in Searcy that serves students of all ages.
Ninety-eight percent of Searcy Public School District teachers are fully certified in the areas they teach and meet the Highly Qualified Teacher status.
Highly Qualified Teachers
2017-2018 New Hires
SPSD hired 37 new certified staff members and 17 new classified staff members for the 2017-2018 school year.
McRae Administration
Mr. James Gurchiek, Principal
Mrs. Joni Free, Assistant Principal
New Faculty
Mrs. Stacie Bell, Resource
Mrs. Logan Mason, Counselor Mrs. Catherine Teed, 1st Grade
Ms. Caitlin Laire, Kindergarten
New Faculty, continued
Mrs. Samantha Davidson, 3rd Grade
Ms. Stephanie Graber, 3rd Grade
Mrs. Christina Wren, 3rd Grade
Searcy Elementary School Curriculum/Instruction and Interventions
ITBS McRae Elementary School
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ACT Aspire – 3rd Grade Exceeding and Ready
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School Improvement Plan Goals Academic Focus – Kindergarten – 3rd Grade R.I.S.E. – Reading Initiative for Student
Excellence Phonics First PSI – Primary Spelling Inventory COPS – Capitalization, Organization,
Punctuation, and Spelling Writing – Empowering Writers, embed 6+1
writing traits Math/Science (STEM)
Involvement Activities/Resources
Materials Check-out and Resources Multiple events offering opportunities for
parental involvement. Open House for each grade level. Literacy & Math Nights School Newsletters Classroom Newsletters PTO – First Meeting, Aug 23rd
Awards and Special Projects Recipient of Awards and Recognition - $25,000 Unity Health - 3rd Grade Project ($3,000 grant, healthy lifestyles) First Grade Grandparents Day – Sept. 22 Veterans Day Parade – Nov. 10 Jump Rope for Heart – Oct. Science Lab STEM (several times a semester)
Pirate STEM Day – Oct 5, 2nd Grade MagLev Train System Activity, 3rd Grade – Nov. 8 & 10 Family STEM Night – Dec 11, all grades Superhero STEM Day – Jan. 26, Kindergarten STEM Activity, 1st Grade – May 10
Dr. Seuss Literacy Night – March 1 Partnership with Harding
Reading Camp Fall Semester – Sept. 7 Engineering Class
Living Museum – 3rd Grade, March 15 (SHS Cafeteria)
Questions: Please feel free to contact the school office at 268-3936
Please call or come by the office if we can be of any assistance.
Mr. James Gurchiek; Principal
Sidney Deener Elementary
K-3 Enrollment- 377 “Be The One”
Administrative Staff
Caroline Nail, Principal
Jeff Graham, Assistant Principal
IOWA Test of Basics Skills (ITBS)
IOWA Test of Basics Skills (ITBS)
ACT Aspire – 3rd Grade
Parental Involvement Plan
• Parent/Family Events – Tea with Grandparents – Stick Horse Rodeo – Veterans Day – Literacy/Science/Math Night – Look to the Future Day (Career Day) – Carnival and Field Day
• Parent Center- resources can be order online • Weekly classroom newsletters • Monthly online school newsletters • Open House and Parent/Teacher Conferences • PTO- Kalika Rogers, President • Monthly student/staff recognition pep rally • Donuts for Dads and Muffins with Moms Questions: Please contact Caroline Nail or Wendy Lentz, (PIC)
Awards and Special Projects • Partnership with Harding University
– Gettin' Down with Diabetes – Type II Diabetes Prevention – Food and Nutrition Lessons – Hands-On Science Labs 2nd and 3rd Grade – STEM Center – Partnership with ELL Tutors – S.A.L.T. Readers from Harding University – Bisons Buddies
• Church Partnership: Food Distribution (Backpack for Kids) • Partnership with Arkansas Rice Depot-Weekend Meals • Public Library provided Story Time in Kindergarten • Read Across America- Community members are invited to read
with our students.
Elementary Phone 268-3850
Caroline Nail, Principal [email protected]
Please call or come by Sidney Deener if you have any questions!
Striving for Excellence Every Day
490 Students K-3
WESTSIDE MISSION STATEMENT
We care about each other and our community. We learn to creatively solve problems. We lead in an ever-changing world.
We Care
We Learn We Lead
Administrative Staff
Kyle Hunt Principal Jackie Starks Assistant Principal
NEW FACULTY
• Mr. Richard Denney- Physical Education
• Mrs. Bridget Price - Speech Therapist Mrs. Nicolette Gardner- Kindergarten
Mrs. Mandy Turney- Kindergarten
Mrs. Jessica Moore -Kindergarten
Mrs. Anastasia Bell - Spec. Ed. Resource
• Mrs. Jessica Shirley - Second Grade
IOWA National Comparison
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ACT ASPIRE Comparisons
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Parent Involvement Plan • Parent Nights
– Literacy/Math Night • Weekly classroom newsletters • Parent/Teacher Conferences • Open House • PTO- Volunteer Program • Daily Recognition of Students • Watch Dog Dads • Grandparent Lunch • Muffins for Military Heroes • Winter Parade • Box Car Derby • Bingo for Books
•Accomplishments:
•Top 5% in Academic Performance 2016-2017 Received $53,300 Award that was used to purchase technology
1:1 in 1st grade 5 chromebooks for each K classroom and one cart to share
Replace older projectors, document cameras and microphones Each teacher received $500 to spend on classroom supplies
#13 Elementary School in Arkansas According to schooldigger.com
Awards and Projects
Partnerships • Partnership with Harding University Science
Department – Hands-On Science Labs 3rd Grade
• Searcy High Spanish Club • Searcy High Mentor Program - PAWS • America Reads Tutors • Backpack for Kids (increase 2013 (11) increase to 2017 of (51)) • Animal Crackers for Kids- Walmart Community Grant
Please call or come by. .
Kyle Hunt, Principal [email protected]
Jackie Starks, Assistant Principal [email protected]
Southwest Middle School
Enrollment
998
Administrative Staff
Carrie Parsley – Principal
Steve Lercher - Assistant Principal
David Landers – Assistant Principal
• Comprehensive Literacy for Adolescent Student Success (C.L.A.S.S.) • Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) • GO Math • Connect ED-Glenco Math • CUB Time (Creating, Understanding, Building) • MobyMax technology • Computer Science & Business Technology • Pearson Textbook and Online materials for new Science standards • Smarter Choices Better Chances – 6th Grade • Capturing Kids Hearts process for character education development • Gifted and Talented
Curriculum/Instructional Programs
Capturing Kids’ Heart
We are beginning year 2 of CKH! 13 new certified employees attend CKH part 1 training
this summer
All SWMS staff received CKH part 2-Recharge training in August
The CKH Difference! Discipline was down by 50% last year
Students are smiling more, learning to greet others, give affirmations, think more positively, work together and increase their character development skills to handle difficult situations if & when they arise.
Staff members are modeling the CKH expectations every day.
Our Mission
S-Stakeholders
W-Working together to
M-Maximize
S-Success for all
School Improvement Plan/Goals Common Core State Standards
• Math - All students will show improvement in problem solving skills across the curriculum.
• Literacy - All students will improve reading and writing skills across the curriculum.
• Wellness - All students will participate in specific activities designed to promote healthy lifestyles.
• ELL- English Language Learners will improve in academic achievement in all areas.
• Technology- All students will improve their technology skills as they are integrated throughout the content areas.
Parental Involvement Plan • Parental Involvement Facilitator – Brooke Higgs • PTO Officers • PTO meetings • PTO Family nights-Literacy and Math • Open-House • Block Party • Boxtop Program • Penguin Patch • Parent Volunteers • Parent Volunteer Survey • Home Access Center or HAC • School Website, Facebook, Twitter
Recognition Special Projects
• Quarterly Honor Roll Assemblies
• Good News Office Referrals • Annual Honors Reception • A-Citizenship
rewards/parties • USDA Healthier Schools
Awards-Silver Award • Academic Achievement
Rewards Program • OEP-Top 5/NE Region
• Backpack for Kids
• Canned food drive
• Red Ribbon Week
• Read Across America Tutors
• ELL Tutors
• Migrant Tutor
• Quiz Bowl team
• Chess Club
• Lego Robotics Club
• Student Government
Robotics Team
Southwest Middle School staff has an outstanding school year planned; please come and be a part of it.
Please call 268-3125 if you have any questions about our school.
http://swms.searcyschools.org
Administrative Staff
Chris Eubanks Principal
T ony a M or gan Assistant Principal
Instructional Programs • Literacy: Continue the implementation of Literacy
Lab, Step Up To Writing, and 6 Traits+1 programs. • Math: Continue the implementation of standards
based mathematics. District focus on alignment. • Science: Students will focus on understanding how
science works and continue with Crosscutting Concepts. Implementing Next Generation Standards.
• Technology: EAST, Keycode, and Coding are additional opportunities for 21st century skills
• Ultimate Goal: Maximize ALL Students’ Academic Achievement through the implementation of a standards based curriculum with a focus on “Best Practices” across the curriculum.
Goals for Continued Improvement • All students will improve content and style in writing
and improve reading comprehension across the curriculum.
• All students will show improvement in math procedures and the ability to respond to open response items across the curriculum.
• All students will participate in specific activities designed to promote healthy lifestyles. Harbor videos add an emotional health aspect to our healthy lifestyle focus.
• English Language Learners will improve in academic achievement in all areas with a focus on writing.
ACT Aspire 2017
Academic Achievement Data
ACT Aspire Test Results
AJHS scored higher than the national average in every category for each grade.
_ We aren’t satisfied, and our focus is to raise all student performance.
Parental Involvement
• Materials check-out and resources • Open House • Newsletters • Parent Teacher Organization • Computer access for parents • PTO sponsored student recognition • Parent Involvement Team • Literacy Night
New Student Programs
8 Period Day Programs 1st Per i od - - - - - - - - -8:0 0 -8:45 2n d Per i od - - - - - - -8:50 -9 :35 3r d Per i od - - - - - - -9 :40 -10 :25 4 th Per i od - - - - - -10 :30 -11:15 8th Gr d L u n ch - -11:15-11:45 5th Per i od (7th )- --11:20 -12:0 5 7th Gr d L u n ch - -12:0 5-12:35 5th Per i od (8th )---11:50 -12:35 6 th Per i od - - - - - - -12:40 -1:25 7th Per i od - - - - - - - - -1:30 -2:15 8th Per i od - - - - - - - -2:20 -3:0 5
● D y slex ia I n ter ven t ion ● Academ ic
Im pr ovem en t ● Response T o
I n ter ven t ion ● Gi f ted and T alen ted ● T est ing Pr epar at ion ● Study Sk i l ls ● O r gan izat ional Sk i l ls ● Reading/ W r i t ing
Sk i l ls ● “Captur ing Kids
H ear ts”
EAST INITIATIVE ● Environmental and Spatial Technology(EAST)
is a model in modern STEM education. ● EAST engages students in educational
careers, their vocational and college planning and in their communities.
● East helps students gain proficiency with the tools of emerging technology and vocational fields.
● EAST prepares students to lead and contribute.
● EAST is designing printed material
AJHS 1:1 Technology Initiative
Each student at Ahlf Junior High School
Will be issued a Chromebook Teachers will have lessons aligned to standards and include
digital components in student learning. Trained on digital safety Will have the opportunity with internet connection to make up
missed assignments while out of the room or school In the future, Online delivery of content may change how we
deal with inclement weather
AJHS Capturing Kids Hearts
Administration are also trained in the method and also in support of teachers.
Teachers are trained in behavior management
●Uses student choice and ownership ●Provides scaffolding for being accountable for
personal actions ●Uses a proactive approach to student discipline and
behavior ●Verbal and Nonverbal cues ●Teaches meaningful teamwork and interdependence
Sum m er 20 17
Building Improvements
Improvements Include: ● Plans for a new gymnasium behind the school next to the
DFA ● New sidewalks going from the band room to Elm Street
help with safety ● Landscaping changes in front and on the sides of our
campus ● Current work on sidewalks between AJHS and Lion
Stadium
Community Relations
Mi Futuro ● Par tner sh ip w i th W al-M ar t M anagem en t/ 2nd
Year ● M entor sh ip f or 8th gr ade studen ts ● M ission= M ot ivate, Engage, and Em power
studen ts ● Com bine the p r ogr am w i th Car eer
D evelopm en t
Community and Guest Speakers Planned visits by local professionals to our classes provide
points of contact between local businesses and student preparing for the future.
EAST is looking for projects where they can help local
businesses and groups with design.
Please call or come by the office if we can be of
any assistance.
Chris Eubanks Principal
268-3158 Office [email protected]
Enrollment 1196
Administrative Staff
Gene Hodges Clay McCammon
Buddy Roddy
School Improvement Plan Goals
• All students will improve in grammar, content and style in writing and improve reading comprehension across the curriculum.
• All students will continue to improve in math procedures and the ability to respond to open response items across the curriculum.
• All students will participate in specific activities designed to promote healthy lifestyles.
• All students will continue to improve their technology skills by utilizing technology in the classroom.
• English Language Learners will improve in academic achievement in all areas.
If you have questions about our school improvement plan, please
contact me.
Curriculum/Instruction Programs • Action Plan for Intervention of Student Needs and Response to Intervention(RTI)
– Continue to address the needs of our students through our RTI process when a student is not progressing at an appropriate rate
– Addressing student needs through individual interventions, through a committee of teachers and as a school
• Continue to improve in all academic areas and continue to utilize our reading classes to support our struggling readers.
• Continue to offer a dyslexia reading intervention class for those students who will need this support.
• Continue to offer specific and direct reading and writing strategies for our teachers in their professional development with direct assistance from our district literacy specialist to impact those students who are struggling with literacy skills.
• Continue our year-long Geometry and Algebra IA and IB classes to ensure those struggling students get the instructional help, time and concrete foundational skills that they will need to improve their math skills.
• Continue to improve technology skills by utilizing technology in the classroom using Google Apps and Tools with the support of our District Instructional Technology Facilitator. We are currently almost 1 to 1 with our technology devices, and our goal by the end of this year is to have 1 to 1 technology for all students.
• Continue our English as a Second Language(ESL) Class to support our students who are not native English speakers.
Curriculum/Instruction Programs Cont..
New Additions to our Educational Programs: ACT Prep Class offered both semesters with a math and an English teacher, and a tutorial program called CWPrep that is being used to help students improve their ACT skills to encourage continual growth in their ACT skills inside of school and outside of school. We have several classes that our students can get college credit for called concurrent credit classes: Freshmen English I and II, World Lit I and II, College Algebra, American History, World History and Biology 4hrs (Biology and American and World History were added this year). We offer these classes to students for a reduced rate. We have also added a literacy tool called Membean. Membean provides guided, engaging, multimodal vocabulary instruction while our Adaptive Reinforcement Engine helps students retain what they learn. Multiple ways to learn each word Customized learning for each student Web-based Differentiate instruction because it customizes a learning program for each and every student based on her existing skill level and speed of progress.
Curriculum/Instruction Programs Cont..
We also added a web-based math program called IXL Math. With IXL, math is more than just numbers. With unlimited questions, engaging item types, and real-world scenarios, IXL helps students experience math at its most mesmerizing. It is personalized learning at its best, and this program differentiates for our students who need to practice and master math skills to progress in the math curriculum. This year we are using this in our RTI math class to help support our struggling learners.
ACHIEVEMENT DATA
ACT/ACT ASPIRE
ACT/ACT ASPIRE TESTING
INFORMATION
• ACT/ACT Aspire and school data, including interim and formative assessments, were used to assess students’ progress or lack of progress in their coursework.
Assessment Information
• Searcy High School will now give assessments aligning with the actual ACT test. The assessments that the high school will give ninth and tenth graders will come from the ASPIRE test. Starting in the eleventh grade, students will continue with the actual ACT assessment until they graduate from high school. We will also use Edulastic and Google Classroom to create assessments for our students as well.
ACT Continued • We want to prepare our students to achieve higher than the
following scores on their ACT assessments to be college and career ready when they exit Searcy High School:
• English 18 • Algebra 22 • Social Science 22 • Biology 23 • STEM 26 • Our ACT scores are currently above the state and national
averages.
ACT SCORES
9th Grade ACT Aspire
10th Grade ACT Aspire
9TH & 10TH GRADE ASPIRE DATA
9TH & 10TH GRADE WRITING ASPIRE DATA
9TH & 10 GRADE READING ASPIRE DATA
9TH & 10 GRADE MATH ASPIRE DATA
9TH & 10 GRADE SCIENCE ASPIRE DATA
GRADUATION RATE
The Parental Involvement Plan is to keep parents engaged in their child’s educational
process at all times. – PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT CENTER
Located in the library on the SHS Campus – PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT GROUP Meets periodically throughout the year to discuss the
high school’s ACSIP, relative student issues, and improvements that are valuable to our students at SHS
– 9th GRADE TRANSITION PROGRAM Ninth grade orientation program designed to welcome
freshmen to Searcy High School during registration and all freshmen participate in an orientation assembly that introduces the teachers and staff that will help them be successful here at SHS
Parental Involvement Increased
❑We will continue with the HAC(Home Access Center) to help our parents and students communicate more effectively with the high school. Parents can check their child’s grades and progress at any time and e-mail teachers about their child’s progress from this interactive website. ❑Parents will receive vital communication through our Thrill Share Service as well. Parents receive a phone call directly from our high school letting parents know about upcoming events: parent-teacher conferences, high school registration and/or school dismissal days due to inclement weather or any other school related activity that parents may need to put on their calendar.
❑The SHS Website/APPs offer parents tips on how to help their students be successful in high school, college, the workforce and correlates with all social media sites. ❑ Teachers are also using a texting application called REMIND101 to assist parents in communicating directly with teachers about current assignments and projects that are due in their students’ classes. The “app” sends the information directly to parents’ phones.
STUDENT RECOGNITION
National Merit Finalist Scholars:
Makayla Delk Hope Walker Adrianna Walls
Student Recognition…cont…
• SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED AND
ACCEPTED $5,086,394.00
(this award information is with no Academic Challenge Scholarship money added to
that total)
Student Recognition…cont
Student Recognition…cont…
•SHS Student Council started operating a food pantry for high school students in the spring. National Honor Society supported us by collecting items for the pantry. We had so much food and toiletry items that we donated tubs to Ahlf Junior High School and McRae Elementary School. •The Fishing Club got off to a great start last spring as well, with several teams competing in the state championship tournament.
•Future Teachers of America In addition to encouraging and celebrating teachers on the SHS campus, members of FTA also participate in a mentoring program with elementary students at Westside Elementary School. These students are paired with “buddies” to develop relationships and add another level of support for the younger children. Members also have the chance to shadow a teacher in the district one time a year, giving them valuable insight into the teaching profession.
Teacher Recognition Mrs. Shannon Holeyfield has been named by the Arkansas
Department of Education as a regional finalist.
If we can be of any assistance, please call or come by the office.
Mr. Gene Hodges, Principal
Searcy Public Schools Gifted and Talented Program
Big Winners in the Stock Market Game!
YE$ Competition!
Staff
●Suzy Gooch- Student Services Facilitator GT Coordinator ●Jennifer Dawkins K-2 Enrichment Teacher, 3rd Gifted and Talented-
Westside Elementary, McRae Elementary, and Sidney Deener Elementary ●Katie Lawson K-2 Enrichment Teacher- Sidney Deener Elementary, 4th
and 5th Gifted and Talented- SWMS
Identification-3rd-5th Grade
• Referrals from teachers, parents, peers, community members
• Criteria-ITBS, Otis Lennon School Ability
Test, Williams’ Creativity Test, Parent and Teacher Behavior Checklist, GPA
• Blind screen by Placement Committee-GT
Coordinator, Teachers, Counselors
Program Delivery
• Kindergarten - 2nd grade: 30 minute enrichment bi-monthly lessons
• 3rd-6th Grade: 150 minutes week GT classes • 6th-8th: Advanced content classes • 9-12: Honors, Pre-AP, AP, and concurrent
college credit classes
GT Curriculum
• Extends or replaces the regular curriculum • Differentiated in content, process, and/or
product • Emphasis on Communication, Collaboration,
Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking
GT Activities • Y.E.S Business Plan Competition • Stock Market Game • Survivor Day • Toothpick Bridge Building • Field Trips • Geocaching • Community Service • Opportunities to Learn from and Work with
Industry in Searcy
Technology
Safe Internet Practice Everything Google GPS, Geocaching Robotics Makers space Virtual field trips Coding
For more information, please contact Suzy Gooch at [email protected].
Searcy School District
Federal Programs Annual Report to the Public
Preliminary Federal Allocations 2017-2018
Title I $982,232.08
Title I Neglected Institutions
$9,240.18
Title II-A $156,583.97
Title III $11,326.24
Title IV $18,932.60
Title I
The primary goal of Title I is to ensure that all students, particularly those who are struggling learners, demonstrate proficient and advanced levels of achievement on State academic achievement standards.
Title I Schoolwide Key Elements
• Plan for comprehensive, long-term improvement
• Serve all students with certified teachers and paraprofessionals
• Use research-based practices to develop and implement enhanced instruction for all students
Title I Schoolwide Core Elements
• Use inclusive approaches to strengthen the school’s organizational structure
• Consolidate resources to achieve program goals
• Engage in continuous self-assessment and improvement
Title I Eligibility Schools with the largest percentages of students
receiving free or reduced lunches are eligible for Title I services.
State categorical funds (NSLA) are used to provide intervention services at the other schools in the district.
Title I Programs
• In-Class Model – Intervention teachers collaboratively work with
regular classroom teachers in order to provide point-in-time remediation.
• Limited Pullout Programs – Reading Recovery – Early Literacy Groups
Title I Supports Activities to Strengthen the Core Academic Program
• 11 interventionists and academic coaches ▪ Sidney Deener Elementary: 6 interventionists ▪ McRae Elementary: 3 interventionists, 1
Literacy Coach and 1 Math Coach • Instructional materials • Professional development • Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool
Youngsters (HIPPY)
Title I Supports Activities to Strengthen the Core Academic Program
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act – Benefits eligible students at all 6 campuses
• Neglected Institutions – Searcy Girls’ Home
• Summer School – Sidney Deener – McRae – Westside
• Parent and Family Engagement
Title I District Goals for Parent and Family Engagement
• Goal 1: The Searcy School District will foster effective parent engagement strategies and support partnerships among schools, parents/families, and the community to improve student achievement.
• Goal 2: The district will provide coordination, technical assistance, and other support necessary to assist participating schools in planning and implementing effective parent and family engagement.
• Goal 3: The district will build the school’s capacity for strong parent and family engagement
• Goal 4: The district will conduct, with the involvement of parents, ongoing evaluation of the content and effectiveness of the parent and family engagement policy as it relates to strategies for increasing parental participation and identifying barriers to greater parent participation.
Arkansas Parent Information and Resource Center
http://www.parenting-ed.org/
Parents' Right-to-Know • You have the right to request information regarding
the professional qualifications of your child’s classroom teacher(s).
• If you would like to request this information, please contact your child’s school office.
• If at any time your student has been taught for four (4) or more consecutive weeks by a teacher(s) that is not highly qualified, you will be notified by the school of this information.
Title II-A Activities • Enhance Teacher Quality
– Involving collaborative groups of teachers and administrators in effective instructional practice training, training in how to teach and address the needs of students with different learning styles;
– Mentoring teachers; – Providing training on how to understand and use data and
assessments to improve classroom practice and student learning.
Title III
• Language Instruction for Limited English Students – Ensure that limited English proficient students, including
immigrant children and youth, develop English proficiency and meet the same academic content and academic achievement standards that other children are expected to meet.
– Funds are used to implement language instruction educational programs designed to help these students achieve these standards.
Title IV
Student Support and Academic Enrichment Components Well-rounded Education Safe and Healthy Students Integrating Technology
Arkansas Consolidated School Improvement Plan (ACSIP) Process
•Reviewing/Revising Mission Statement •Collecting, Profiling, and Analyzing Data •Developing plans within each category/section •Setting tasks and timelines •Implementation of category plans •Monitoring and Evaluating each plan
A.C.A. §6-13-629 School Board Training
All members of the Searcy Public Schools Board of Directors have participated in professional development training.
School Board Member Training Hours January 1, 2016-December 31, 2016
Member Training Hours
Linda Benson 31.5
Jimmy Simpson 6
Philip Williams 18
Dr. Michael Liles 6
Dr. Brent Blakely 12
A.C.A.§20-7-135 Competitive Food and Beverage Contracts
Searcy School District contracted with Coca-Cola
in 2013 which provides a $2,500 payment each year to the district for a ten-year period. The money is deposited into the Wanda Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Searcy Special School District Use Agreement for Internet and Other Electronic Resources in Compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (“CIPA”)
Searcy Special School District Rights and Responsibilities (includes staff and user) Acceptable Use Unacceptable Use Disclaimer Searcy School District User and Parent Agreement
with Signature Page Google Apps For Education Permission form for
2nd-12th Graders The Internet Usage Agreement may be found in all
campus handbooks and the Searcy Public Schools personnel policy handbook.
eschoolplus Searcy School District is utilizing the state
provided student management and gradebook system called eschoolplus.
Teachers import grades and attendance through the Teacher Access Center (TAC).
Students and parents are able to view attendance and grade information through the Home Access Center (HAC).
Searcy Public School District is now a G Suite for Education School which provides teachers and students in first through twelfth grades the opportunity to communicate and collaborate in a safe and controlled environment.
Technology Across the District
Technology Across the District Grades K-3 1st - 3rd grade classrooms are 1 to 1 using
Chromebooks (devices stay at school) Kindergarten Classrooms are equipped
with 5-10 Chromebooks in each room as well as having access to a full mobile cart when needed.
Interactive white boards, document cameras, and surround sound are located in each classroom.
Grade level appropriate STEM and Robotic Resources are available.
Technology Across the District Grades 4-6 SWMS has 3 computer labs and 30 mobile
carts. SWMS is near being a 1:1 campus. All classrooms are equipped with
surround sound systems. Many of the classrooms are equipped
with interactive whiteboards and document cameras.
Grade level appropriate STEM and Robotic Resources are available.
Technology Across the District Grades 7-8 Beginning this year, AJHS will be a 1:1
Chromebook campus with the option for students to take the device home.
Classroom set of kindles
All classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboard, surround sound systems, and most include document cameras.
Grade level appropriate STEM and Robotic Resources are available.
Technology Across the District Grades 9-12
7 computer labs 26 mobile laptop carts TV Production equipped with Mac computers EAST Lab Business education, graphic design, science
classes, as well as digital learning classes utilize recent technology and software programs
District Accreditation AdvancEd- Advancing Excellence in
Education National Protocol for school districts
committed to systemic, systematic, and sustainable improvement
District provides evidence of meeting the Standards for Quality Systems
SSD granted Systems Accreditation with a status of Accredited with the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI)
