Emerick Elementary School

1. Emerick Elementary School Annual School Plan for 2008-2009 October 2008 440 S. Nursery Ave. Purcellville, VA 20132

2. LCPS Goals - These goals guide improvement at the school level. - • All students will demonstrate grade-level reading proficiency by the end of the first grade or will have an individualized program of reading instruction. • English language proficiency and achievement will improve among non-English speaking students. • Eliminate the disparity in achievement among identified racial/ethnic and socio-economic groups. • At least 90% of students will pass all required SOL tests. • All graduates will demonstrate readiness for continuing education and entry level skill for immediate employment. • LCPS will promote programs that enhance students’ health, safety, and well-being.

3. School Data at a Glance – Meeting LCPS Goals Our school improvement plans need to meet our school’s goals and be aligned to the district’s goals. This chart provides evidence of alignment to LCPS goals.

4. School Data at a Glance – Meeting LCPS Goals Our school improvement plans need to meet our school’s goals and be aligned to the district’s goals. This chart provides evidence of alignment to LCPS goals.

5. School Data at a Glance – Meeting LCPS Goals Our school improvement plans need to meet our school’s goals and be aligned to the district’s goals. This chart provides evidence of alignment to LCPS goals.

6. Our Mission - why we exist - The Emerick Elementary School staff believes that all students should be given opportunities and encouragement to develop the skills necessary to succeed in our changing world. These include basic academics, technology, and appreciation for the arts, a positive attitude and a healthy self-concept. We recognize that every student has different talents and abilities. Together with their families and our community, we seek to provide the instruction, resources and support necessary to meet the individual needs of our students. Our Vision - what we hope to become - So that no child is left behind, we aim to maintain a climate in which all students: *demonstrate competence in academics, technology, fine arts, and life skills that will allow them to succeed to the best of their abilities. *demonstrate pride in self, community, and country. *demonstrate positive and realistic self- concepts. *demonstrate appropriate social skills and considerate behavior.

7. Our Steering Committee Team Members We strive each year to include representation from the diverse community representing our school. We value and appreciate the time, energy, and talent of each of our steering committee members.

8. Thanks to These Team Members Amy Wordham Kaylene Blaylock Dawn Sears Leslie Kash Kristi Sanders Mary Anderson Judy Harrington Karen Bettencourt This portion of the school improvement plan is for the area of Reading. Members of this team analyzed data for reading, conducted an audit in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the reading program, and identified and prioritized critical tasks that will likely lead to improvement in reading.

11. Thanks to These Team Members Writing Margie Hines Sarah Hoyt Weller Karen Houtz Linda Robinson Elizabeth Evans Jeannine Raymond Dawn Snyder Roxann Ayers This portion of the school improvement plan is for the area of writing. Members of this team analyzed data for writing, conducted an audit in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the writing program, and identified and prioritized critical tasks that will likely lead to improvement in writing.

12. Writing

14. Thanks to These Team Members Math Marci Hudson Andrea O’Hara Todd Lewis Judy White Shirley Mastria Courtney Blessed Mary Teufel Kara Parker This portion of the school improvement plan is for the area of mathematics. Members of this team analyzed data for math, conducted an audit in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the math program, and identified and prioritized critical tasks that will likely lead to improvement in math.

15. Math

18. Thanks to These Team Members Science Mike Blaylock Sandra kinCannon Tara Ballenger Karin Lewis Yvonne Brenner John Frye Brook Blinn Kim Bowyer This portion of the school improvement plan is for the area of science. Members of this team analyzed data for science, conducted an audit in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the science program, and identified and prioritized critical tasks that will likely lead to improvement in science.

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22. Social Studies Thanks to These Team Members Sandra Weems Lori De Hart Renee Voce Lori Doleman Jason Hathaway Gina Delgado Joe Dolansky This portion of the school improvement plan is for the area of social studies. Members of this team analyzed data for social studies, conducted an audit in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the social studies program, and identified and prioritized critical tasks that will likely lead to improvement in social studies.

23. Social Studies

25. Thanks to These Team Members School Climate Tianna Durbin Phoebe Henderson Rachel Bartanowicz Stephanie Fidler Michele Nowell Karen Pekar Yvonne Stoltzfus Deborah Seanz This portion of the school improvement plan is for the area of Climate. Members of this team analyzed data for our character education program and conducted an audit in the areas of our guidance curriculum. In addition, we reviewed our communication practices as well as the monitoring of student attendance.

26. School Climate