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North Shore Hebrew Academy General Studies Goals for the 2011 – 2012 School Year

North Shore Hebrew Academy General Studies Goals for the 2011 – 2012 School Year. Where have we been? Where would we like to go?. How did we do last year?. Test scores – grades 3,4,5, 6, and 8 Achievements of 2010 -2011. Standardized Test Results. ELA Grade 3

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North Shore Hebrew Academy General Studies Goals for the 2011 – 2012 School Year

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  1. North Shore Hebrew Academy General Studies Goals for the 2011 – 2012 School Year Where have we been? Where would we like to go?

  2. How did we do last year? • Test scores – grades 3,4,5, 6, and 8 • Achievements of 2010 -2011

  3. Standardized Test Results ELA Grade 3 NSHA1(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% JFK1(4%) 2(22%) 3(48%) 4(27%)Pass 74% • *Passing = 3s and 4s combined

  4. 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%

  5. 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%

  6. Standardized Test Results ELA Grade 6 NSHA 1 (1%) 2(34%) 3(64%) 4(1%) Pass 65% NMS 1(2%) 2(24%) 3(68%) 4(6%) Pass74% Math Grade 6 NSHA1 (0%) 2(10%) 3(44%) 4(45%) Pass 90% NMS 1 (3%) 2(16%) 3(48%) 4(34%) Pass 82% NMS = North Middle School

  7. Standardized Test Results ELA Grade 8 NSHA1(0%) 2(13%) 3(85%) 4(2%) Pass 87% NMS 1(2%) 2(25%) 3(70%) 4(3%) Pass 73% Math Grade 8 NSHA1(0%) 2(0%) 3(49%) 4(51%) Pass 100% NMS 1(3%) 2(12%) 3(52%) 4(33%) Pass 86%

  8. 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%

  9. 2010 – 2011 Achievements • Full implementation of Reading Program • Reports to parents on reading levels three times a year • Implementation of NY State math standards in all grades • Opening of new Library Media Center at Old Mill • No district rejections for students with special needs due to our careful RTI process • Improved Science fair • Increased computer instruction and student competence • Additional math enrichment and writing opportunities • Increased academic support for children

  10. 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 students • Highly effective Child Study Teams and support services • Many trips, speakers, and special events

  11. Where Do We Want To Go?2011-2012 GOALS

  12. 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

  13. 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 skills • To revise our Science Fair with a focus on group projects in grade 6 and individual projects in grade 7

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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 website • Continue 85% competence for all 5th and 8th grade computer students on our computer competency checklists • Make best use of our new library media center • Pilot computer assisted instructional programs such as blended teaching and “flipped” lessons

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. Goal 5 (Continued) • Reorganize Learning Center schedules • Improve student behavior at recess and develop “time out” penalties that are effective

  26. GOAL 6: To improve school-home and intra-school communications • Increase 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

  27. How do we get there? • Set goals • Collaborate • Take chances • Help each other out • Praise good work • Identify and fix what’s not working • Have high expectations • Enjoy the kids

  28. HAVE A GREAT YEAR!

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