Hickory Creek Elementary School First we love them then we teach them Presented by Mindy Gilleland Hickory Creek Elementary School Thank you for putting forth an effort to learn more about our school and become partners with us in educating your child ID: 688450
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School Accountability ProfileHickory Creek Elementary School“First we love them, then we teach them.”
Presented by: Mindy GillelandSlide2
Hickory Creek Elementary SchoolThank you for putting forth an effort to learn more about our school and become partners with us in educating your child!This school profile has been developed to provide our parents and community with information about our school, share our successes and goals for improvement.
Data presented is reflective of the 2011-2012 school year. Slide3
LOCATION: 235 Hickory Creek Trail, St. Johns, FL 32259PHONE: 904-5477450Principal: Dr. Paul GorickiAssistant Principal: Ms. Bethany Groves
Hickory Creek Elementary
Mission
To inspire in all students a passion for lifelong learning, creating educated and caring contributors to the world
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Hickory Creek Elementary DEMOGRAPHICSHCE is one of 18 elementary schools in St. Johns County.Currently 790 students enrolled, which is an increase of 154 students due to recent rezoning.
During 2011-2012 school year 636 students were enrolled.
Chart below provides information on the composition of student population at HCE during the 2011-2012 school year.Slide5
39 classroom teachersStudent to teacher ratio: 16.31/1Staff Members & Class Size 2011-2012
Pictured to the right was the second grade Character Counts PerformanceSlide6
PARENT PERCEPTIONSSlide7
Questionnaire AnalysisA Needs Assessment Survey was posted as an online survey to obtain additional information from the parents of students at Hickory Creek Elementary School during the 2011-2012 school year.Detailed results are shared on our school’s website.
Results are used to help staff obtain information from our families to help improve instruction.Slide8
Summary of Parent Perceptions
Goals outlined on next slideSlide9
Goals derived from Needs AssessmentSchool WebsiteFocus this school year will be placed on keeping our school website updated with valuable information for parents.
Teacher Websites
Professional Development opportunities will be held for teachers to encourage staff members to update and maintain classroom websites so that websites can be used more efficiently.
School Lunches
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dopting a national incentive to provide students with healthier lunch options
Age appropriate calorie limitsLarger servings of vegetables with a wider variety
Fat-free or 1% mild
More whole grains
Less sodiumSlide10
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT RESULTSSlide11
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT RESULTSAll public schools in the state of Florida use the Florida Comprehensive Assessment (FCAT) to assess student learning.FCAT began in 1998 as part of Florida’s overall plan to increase student achievement by implementing higher standards.The following charts compare FCAT scores in Reading and Math of Hickory Creek Elementary (HCE), St. Johns County School District (SJCSD) and the state in grades 3-5.
Scores reported are the total percentage of students who achieved levels 4 & 5 combined during the 2010, 2011& 2012 school years.Slide12
3rd grade Math & Reading
FCAT Results
Hickory Creek Elementary (HCE) compared to St. Johns County (SJCSD)Slide13
4TH grade Math & Reading FCAT Results
Hickory Creek Elementary (HCE) compared to St. Johns County School District (SJCSD)Slide14
5th grade Math & Reading FCAT Results
Hickory Creek Elementary (HCE) compared to St. Johns County School District (SJCSD)Slide15
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT RESULTSSTRENGTHSHickory Creek Elementary School has consistently produced more students who have achieved levels 4 & 5 when compared to St. Johns County School District and the state average.
What you could not see in the charts was that our lowest 25% achieved outstanding learning gains!
Reading gains from 69% to 82%
Math gains from 73% to 93%Slide16
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT RESULTSWEAKNESSESOverall when comparing the percentage of our students achieving level 4 & 5 from 2011-2012 a decrease was noted.
Reading: percentage of students we have in Levels 4 & 5 decreased from 70% to 64%
Math: percentage of students we have in Levels 4 & 5 decreased from 75% to 64%
Our focus this school year will be to improve the scores of our highest achieving
students through differentiated instruction. Slide17
Based on Needs Assessment and Student Achievement ResultsGOALS FOR IMPROVEMENTSlide18
Goals for ImprovementImprove School WebsiteProvide Professional Development to facilitate improved teacher websitesProvide healthier school lunchesEmphasize learning of Common Core Standards while balancing those that still need to teach CCSS.
Focus on Differentiation
Providing interventions to those who are not yet at grade level
Enriching and extending those who master material quickly
Use of pre-tests to drive instruction through differentiated groups as well as to accelerate and compact the curriculumSlide19
WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO HELPContinue to emphasize good attendance and punctuality.Volunteer in your child’s classroom.Attend our NEW Parenting Classes.Attend our Principal Chats to stay updated on school issues.
Check your child’s planner daily to keep up with teacher communication and/or homework assignments.
Read to or with your child daily and try to incorporate math into daily activities at home.
Be an active and interested participant in your child’s education.