WHERE HAVE WE BEEN?

WHERE WOULD WE LIKE TO GO?

North Shore Hebrew Academy General Studies Goals for the

2011 – 2012 School Year

How did we do last year?

Test scores – grades 3,4,5, 6, and 8Achievements of 2010 -2011

Standardized Test Results

ELA Grade 3

NSHA 1(2%) 2(15%) 3(77%) 4(3%) Pass 80% JFK 1(7%) 2(25%) 3(59%) 4(9%) Pass 68% Math

NSHA 1(0%) 2(25%) 3(53%) 4(22%)Pass 75% JFK 1(4%) 2(22%) 3(48%) 4(27%)Pass 74%

*Passing = 3s and 4s combined

Standardized Test Results

ELA Grade 4

NSHA 1 (0%) 2(25%) 3(70%) 4(5%)Pass 75% Gr 3 1(09-10) (12%) 2(28%) 3(45%) 4(15%) Pass 70% JFK 1(5%) 2(28%) 3(65%) 4(2%) Pass 67%

Math Grade 4

NSHA1(0%) 2(16%) 3(48%) 4(37%) Pass 84% Gr.3 1(2%) 2(17%) 3(45%) 4(37%) Pass 82% JFK 1(1%) 2(17%) 3(33%) 4(49%) Pass

82%

Standardized Test Results

Grade 5 Math (10 – 11)

NSHA 1(0%) 2(11%) 3(50%) 4(39%) Pass 89%

JFK 1(0%) 2(13%) 3 (34%) 4(52%) Pass 86%

Standardized Test Results

ELA Grade 6NSHA 1 (1%) 2(34%) 3(64%) 4(1%) Pass 65%NMS 1(2%) 2(24%) 3(68%) 4(6%) Pass74%

Math Grade 6NSHA 1 (0%) 2(10%) 3(44%) 4(45%) Pass 90%NMS 1 (3%) 2(16%) 3(48%) 4(34%) Pass 82%

NMS = North Middle School

Standardized Test Results

ELA Grade 8NSHA 1(0%) 2(13%) 3(85%) 4(2%) Pass 87%NMS 1(2%) 2(25%) 3(70%) 4(3%) Pass 73%

Math Grade 8 NSHA 1(0%) 2(0%) 3(49%) 4(51%) Pass

100%NMS 1(3%) 2(12%) 3(52%) 4(33%) Pass

86%

Standardized Test Results

Science Grade 4 (09 -10)1 (0%) 2 (2%) 3 (45%) 4 (54%) Pass 98%

Social Studies Grade 8 (09 – 10)1 (0%) 2(3%) 3(58%) 4 (39%) Pass 97%

2010 – 2011 Achievements

Full implementation of Reading ProgramReports to parents on reading levels three times a yearImplementation of NY State math standards in all gradesOpening of new Library Media Center at Old MillNo district rejections for students with special needs due

to our careful RTI processImproved Science fairIncreased computer instruction and student competenceAdditional math enrichment and writing opportunitiesIncreased academic support for children

Achievements (continued)

Introduction of Smart Boards in grade 3 and scientific and graphing calculators in grades 6- 8

Writing boot camp in grade 6 and individual writing conferences for all middle school students

Improved summer reading program and a summer reading program at Camp N’Shama

Exciting competitions including NSHA Cookbook, Crazy Hat Day, Lego Day, and Geography bee

Improved mixing and socialization of studentsHighly effective Child Study Teams and support

servicesMany trips, speakers, and special events

Where Do We Want To Go?2011-2012 GOALS

Goal 1: To Improve Academic Achievement at All Levels

To match or exceed the Great Neck Public Schools on State ELA and Math tests in grades 3, 4, 6, and 8, and improve at level four

To improve all student reading levels from September to June in grades 1 - 5

To once again have 85% of all students grades 5 and 8 achieve mastery level on the computer competency checklist

Goal 1 (continued)

To improve writing skills across the grades especially in grades 3, 5 and 6

To continue to encourage independent reading at all levels

To improve student research skillsTo revise our Science Fair with a focus on

group projects in grade 6 and individual projects in grade 7

Goal 2: To Continue to Develop Instructional Initiatives Across the

Grades and Curriculum

Expand and improve the Reading Workshop program grades K - 5

Integrate our Reading Program with the Kindergarten

Refine our writing “boot camp” program in all 6th grade English classes and follow up on last year’s pilot program in 7th grade

Continue individualized writing conferences for all middle school students

GOAL 2 (continued)Continue Independent Reading Fridays and

book groups with all middle school English classes

Implement the “Writing Workshop” approach to our elementary writing program

Continue to implement uniform math goals and objectives grades 1 – 5 with stress on fractions

Develop a pull-out math enrichment program for all students grades 3 - 5

Articulate the 4th and 5th grade Social Studies curriculum

Goal 2 (Continued)

Expand the Social Studies research program to grades 6 and 7

Have one curriculum-linked assembly, trip, or special program for each grade 1 – 5

Review 7th and 8th grade science Honors programs

Build on our Summer Reading program at camp N’Shama

Update our selections for summer reading

Goal 2 (Continued)

Discuss our policies and practices related to testing and grading at both Old Mill and Cherry Lane

Implement new goals and objectives for elementary school science

Goal 3: To More Fully Integrate Technology as a Tool for Learning and Management of Information

Implement our new DDC School Management System for teachers, parents and administrators

Take best advantage of NSHA’s revised websiteContinue 85% competence for all 5th and 8th grade

computer students on our computer competency checklists

Make best use of our new library media centerPilot computer assisted instructional programs

such as blended teaching and “flipped” lessons

Continue to improve SmartBoard use in all classes, library and computer labs

Increase and improve lesson planning using Smart Software

Further integrate the scientific calculator and graphing calculator to appropriate math classes

GOAL 4: To support the staff development interests and needs of

the faculty and staff

Support and mentor teachers and staff new to the Academy

Support the role of our new math specialist and new district resource teacher

Make best use of instructional time by reducing interruptions

To bring in experts to address faculty staff development needs and interests, especially in implementing our writing and reading programs

Goal 4 (continued)

To continue to arrange for faculty visitations to outstanding school programs and encourage participation in conferences and coursework

To focus on how lesson plans evolve and are an invaluable tool for teachers

To continue to support the changing role of the librarian, learning center, and technology teachers

Goal 4 (continued)

To support the expanded role of the Assistant Principal at the Middle School

To revise the budget process in order to give staff and administrators more input and accountability for the expenditure of instructional monies

To work closely with the new Director of Finance to make best use of our financial resources

To implement new plans for substitute coverage in Old Mill and Cherry Lane

To continue to set and achieve goals with each member of the faculty

Goal 5: To promote the support of all students, especially those who are

having academic difficulties or have special talents

Expand the middle school advisory program to all grades

To continue to minimize pull-out of students with special needs

To continue push-in program in grades 3 and consider implementing in grade 4 for 2012-13

Increase teacher participation in the middle school Child Study Team

To improve the nutrition of students and improve the quality of school lunches

GOAL 5 (continued)

Support our new Director of Food Services and conduct ongoing meetings with our Academy wellness committee

Develop and support new extra and co-curricular opportunities for students (school play, new publications, contests, etc.)

To develop programs for students who are especially talented or gifted

Continue to focus on anti-bullying programs

Goal 5 (Continued)

Reorganize Learning Center schedulesImprove student behavior at recess and

develop “time out” penalties that are effective

GOAL 6: To improve school-home and intra-school

communicationsIncrease parent participation in the

progress of their children, especially through our new parent portal

Continue our reach-out efforts to prospective parents

Work with PTA to provide workshops to help parents

Develop parent resources to support instructional initiatives

To regularly and consistently keep parents posted about their children – no surprises

How do we get there?

Set goalsCollaborateTake chancesHelp each other

outPraise good workIdentify and fix

what’s not workingHave high

expectationsEnjoy the kids

HAVE A GREAT YEAR!