W.D. “Bill” Hamilton Learning Academy

1. W.D. “Bill” HamiltonLearning Academy • 3301 S. Bryant Street • Little Rock, AR 72204 • 447-3400

2. Quarterly Report2009-2010August, September and OctoberDropout Prevention Program Update Gregory Hodges Program Coordinator Committee Members * Kelan Watson * Carolyn Harshaw * Christian Stewart * Rose Dirden * James Washington * Charlotte Watson * LaKristal Gordon * Patricia Brown * Kathy White GOLDEN LIONS

3. “TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE”Message from the Dropout Prevention Coordinator • Children are unique individuals who need a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, physically, and socially. School leadership team members, teachers, support staff, community agencies, as well as allowing students natural curiosity input, are essential elements in promoting student achievement. It is my goal that students receive academically challenged learning opportunities and to become self-sufficient individuals; motivated to function in society as contributing citizens. • It is essential that students be actively engaged in challenging assignments that provide them opportunities to achieve their highest potential. Developing a curriculum around student interests fosters intrinsic motivation and stimulates the passion to learn. Providing students’ access to hands-on activities and allowing adequate time and space to use materials that reinforce the lesson being studied creates an opportunity for individual discovery and construction of knowledge to occur. Students who have the need for special accommodation can become academically successful under the guidance of caring and skillful teachers and support staff. Equally important to self-discovery is having the opportunity to study things that are meaningful and relevant to one's life and interests. One way to take learning in a direction relevant to student interest is to invite student dialogue about curriculum, learning styles, policies, procedures, and character. Individuals who are given the opportunity for input generate ideas and set goals that enhance richer activities. • I believe teaching provides an opportunity for continual learning and growth. In order to provide the optimum learning environment, it is imperative that students’ parent/guardian are active involved in their child’s education. Educational stakeholders should incorporate behavioral strategies that are warm, fair, firm and consistent. I believe if students are given meaningful opportunities, there will be minimum behavioral interruptions. One of my hopes is to instill a love of learning in all students regardless of their shortcomings. It is The Dropout Prevention Program goal to provide students with an equal education in a safe, nurturing environment.

4. Dropout Prevention Committee Members • The committee members include: Social Worker, Parent Coordinator, Community Organizations, Teachers and Paraprofessionals. Each member responsibilities are specialized at Hamilton Learning Academy. • Principal/Coordinator Dr. Krishna Young • Interim/Designee Kelan Watson • * Program Coordinator Gregory Hodges • * Career Orientation Vernita Humphrey • School Counselor James Washington • * Teacher-Math Carolyn Harshaw • * Teacher-Literacy Christian Stewart • Special Education Rose Dirden • Social Worker Tealisa Allen • Parent Coordinator Amy Howard • * FBLA Charlotte Watson • School Resource Officer Calvin Allen • * Music Mary Stoecker • Day Treatment Sharon Jones • Living Hope Kathy White • School Nurse Patricia Brown • Safety/Security Officer Alden Phillip • Paraprofessional LaKristal Gordon • Youth Initiative Program (YIP) Brother Wayne • Individual Representation TBA • Community Leader • Business Partner • 100 Black Men

5. Dropout Prevention Program

6. School Uniforms • All Students are to wear black or khaki slacks or skirts. Middle School Students are to wear light blue or light yellow polo shirts with the school pant or skirt designations. High School Students (9th - 12th) are to wear: white or black polo shirts with either of the school pant or skirt designations. High School ACC Students are to wear: hunter green polo or dress white shirts with either of the school pant or skirt designations.

7. Students Dropout DataNo Show Term-1 2009-10 School Year

8. Quarterly Profile of Programs @ Hamilton Learning Academy • Data Driven Instructional Strategies to Improve Achievement • In the context of education, data is a synonym for information. Data can be words, numbers, or observations that are collected systematically, usually for a specific purpose

9. Educational data include (but are not limited to): • Student achievement data • Such as, teacher observational notes of students’ performance in class, samples of students’ class work, student portfolios, results of formal and informal classroom assessment. • Other student data • Relevant information to the students such as student mobility, attendance and, behavioral incident data • Contextual data • Data that are not under the direct control of the teacher (such as students’ linguistic background, gender or community socio-economic factors), but are important to consider when planning for improved student achievement. • The Math and Literacy teachers at Hamilton Learning Academy are using students’ SOAR test results to determine individual student area of weakness. Teachers will evaluate students’ SOAR’ test results as well as communicate with each student to seek the reason they made the incorrect answer choices. • Teachers will develop a plan of action to enhance student performance on the fore coming SOAR and/or standardized test. They will utilize the SLE and identify particular SLE’s that student score deficient. Each individual student receives remediation according to the areas of deficient.

10. Library Media Center Jennifer Epps, Library Media Specialist • Library Goal • The goal of the library media center is to build and maintain a library collection and program that supports the curriculum taught by the educators of the W.D “Bill” Hamilton Learning Academy. Through collaborative partnerships with students, teachers, parents and administration, the collection will reflect the needs and interests of students and the educational community. • Library Use • The library media center is available for use during the regular school hours as designated by the Little Rock School District. Students are scheduled to visit during English classes. Other subjects make requests to use the library media center as needed for specific projects. During this time, students use the Hamilton Online Public Access Catalog to find available books within the library. The media specialist assists students with locating information for research projects, book reports, etc…

11. Special Events • The library media center is a wonderful meeting space for guest speakers. The school recently hosted its first annual college fair. We were able to host ten colleges. The students were able to gain information about going to college. Information about different degree programs and financial aid was also provided. It was a successful event for the students at Hamilton Learning Academy. UpcomingEvents • In the second semester of the 2009-2010 school year, the media specialist will host a book club for students. It will be an opportunity for students to meet, read and discuss books oriented for middle and high school students. Mrs. Epps has written and hopes to receive a grant from the American Library Association. The Great Stories program will provide the necessary tools for a successful program. Lookingto the Future • As the Library Media Specialist at Hamilton Learning Academy, Mrs. Epps is granted the wonderful opportunity to interact with every teacher and student in the school. Through collaboration with the teaching staff, the future holds plans that include adding podcasts, usage of wiki space, virtual field trips, grant opportunities, exhibitions of scientific discovery and practical connections to real world applications.

12. RIVENDELL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICESMarlon Shelton Zachary Smith Sandy Graysonwww.rivendellofarkansas.com Outpatient treatment for children, adolescents and adults Description of Program Assist individuals and their families who are experiencing symptoms of emotional and/or behavioral problems. Primary focus is on helping clients with coping and problem solving skills. Skills will assist clients in being successful in school, workforce, community and home. • RBHS Areas of Services Include: • School/Work Difficulties • Parent Child Problems • Violence/Anger Problems • Relationship Issues • Etc…

13. YOUTH INITIATIVE PROJECT (YIP)Brother Wayne • Scheduled Weekly Group • Days • Thursday • Friday • Class Periods • 6th • 7th • Intervention Counseling • Individual • Group • Serviced Forty Students • Upcoming Program @ HLA • Job Readiness • One (1) hour per week for eight (8) weeks • Mandatory individual conference of each participant weekly • Individual completes the eight weeks program will receive a certificate • Participants complete program will increase opportunity to work a summer job

14. DAY TREATMENT PROGRAMSharon Jones • Fieldtrip • Organization Racial & Culture Diversity Commission • Place William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park • Activity “World Fest 2009” • Date September 25, 2009 • Enrichment English Science Social Studies Math • Highlights of Fieldtrip • Tour William J. Clinton Presidential Center • World Cultural Exhibits • Obstacle Games and Activities • Local School District Students’ Presentations • People types of cultural • World Animals • World Government • World Religion

15. Living Hope Kathy White Mario Ross Jill Carlon • Brief Description of Program • * Individual, group, and family therapy • * Psychiatric Services • * Case Management Services • * Serves thirty (30) plus students

16. Hamilton Learning Academy College FairCharlotte Watson James L. Washington Williams Baptist College Ouachita Baptist University RemingtonCollege Arkansas Technical University of Central Arkansas University of Arkansas @ Little Rock Pulaski Technical Arkansas State University Henderson State University Southern Arkansas University College fair Goal: To expose students to various post secondary opportunities such as colleges, Vocational, Certification Training, etc… in order for students to continue their Career endeavors.

17. GUIDANCE COUNSELING PROGRAMJames L. Washington The Guidance Counseling Program at Hamilton Learning Academy is focused on the developmental needs of students. It is a resource for all curricular areas for assisting each student to achieve the district goals and objectives. Guidance Counselor Goals are to Help Students • Demonstrate a positive attitude toward self as a unique and worthy person • Gain life-planning skills that are consistent with needs, interests, and abilities • Develop responsible social skills and an understanding and appreciation of being a contributing member of society • Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the life-long process of learning, growing, and changing The guidance counselor addresses the needs of all students in the areas of social-personal development, educational planning, and career development. The counselor demonstrates respect for the dignity and worth of each individual, and encourages each student to develop individual responsibility and decision-making skills.

18. Future Business Leaders of America(FBLA) • Future Business Leaders of America is a non-profit education association made up of students pursuing careers in business or business education. It is also for those students who just want to learn about business and free-enterprise. • FBLA's Goals • Develop competent, aggressive business leadership • Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work. • Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise. • Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community. • Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism. • Encourage and practice efficient money management. • Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty. • Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals. • Facilitate the transition from school to work. • Technology Exploration Guest Speakers Fieldtrips

19. Future Business Leaders of America • Sponsors: Charlotte Watson Sharrone Cox Hamilton Learning Academy FBLA Members

20. Term-1 2009-2010 School YearHigh School ExitKelan Watson, Interim Principal/Coordinator • Percent (%) of students @ Hamilton Learning Academy Represented by Local Schools

21. High School Students’ Exit Term 1 2009-2010 School Year Date Time School 10-20-09 1:00 p.m.Hall High School 10-21-09 10:30 a.m.J.A. Fair High School 10-21-09 1:00 p.m. McClellan High School 10-23-09 9:39 a.m. Central High School Central High School Mychal Brown Alan Flores Richard Green Carlos kalu Jordan Smith Jerika Williams Kesuan Williams Diamond Hampton Michael Jones

22. Hall High School • Lesha Adams Markita Anderson DeVonte Eason Lateasha Glass • William Harris Leonard Jones Monique Martinez Devontal Peer • Trechina Valentine Brenikia Reed Edward Safford Chris Rector • Kelsey Walker Carameishia Willis Javonte Gaither • J. A. Fair High School • Brittany Williamson Asia Witchard Erica Davie • McClellan High School • Rhaikelle Brown Tellisa Clemmons Tamara Coleman Kevin Fulton • James Gibson Sherri Johnson MarK Jones Xavier Lee • Congratulations to all students exiting to their home school

23. Middle School Students’ ExitTerm 1 2009-2010 School Year • Cloverdale Middle School • Williams, Kaltrai Cantu, Edgar Jarrett, Calvertis • Carruthers, Randtrel Davis, Hayley Nichols, Curtis • Dunbar Middle School • Lewis, Courtney Milton, Kiana Glover, Darius • Smith, Montell King, Steven Alexander, Bryan • Forrest Heights Middle School • Hart, Jesse Bill, Malik Wright, Marquis • Henderson Middle School • Cadena, Christian Johnson, Xavier Williams, Kaylon Pinckney, William • Horace Mann Middle School • Bell, Mario Duhart, Malik Thomason, Recha • Mabelvale Middle School • Dunn, Warrick Cherry, Cherrina Gibson, Teco • Whitaker, Marcus Hobbs, Kayla • Pulaski Heights Middle School • Henderson, Dontarious Jones, Deonte Wilks, Raven Williams, Lamonica • Congratulations to all students exiting to their home school

24. Career Opportunity CenterVernita Humphrey • Career Clusters • Career Exploration • Thinking About Work  • Reaching Careers  • Making Career Decisions  • Investigate Career Clusters • Discuss various kinds of Jobs in Clusters • Job Shadow Opportunities • Create Life Styles Posters • Family • individual want in life • Real Life for Arkansas • Interviews • Guest Speakers  • Leadership

25. Jobs for Arkansas GraduatesNajmah Muhammad • JAG is a national non-profit group that targets at-risk youth and helps prepare them for work or college. The JAG program is operated by the state Department of Workforce Education in Arkansas and offers 39 programs for students, along with programs to attract dropouts back to school. • JAG encourages students to become members of career and technical student organizations at their school. These organizations allow students to show what they have learned through competitions at the local, state, regional, and national levels. Many of the competitive events promote development of leadership, communications, and teamwork skills. Arkansas is affiliated with several national career and technical student organizations: • JAG Program Elements • Employment competencies as identified by the local business community •  Employability skills/career preparation curriculum  • Help with overcoming social, academic, and other barriers that impact school success  • Ongoing tracking, research, and reporting of outcomes • Intensive job development with JAG specialists • A full twelve months of follow-up and support on the job after leaving high school • Accountability of each specialist from JAG participants • Integrated reading, math, service learning, and Internet activities in competencies

26. 100 Black Men of Greater Little RockOut to Save the Future • Mentoring • Mentoring the 100 Way is one of the signature programs of the 100 Black Men. This holistic program addresses the social, emotional and cultural needs of children ages 8-18. Members of the 100 are trained and certified to become mentors, advocates, and role models for the youth within their communities. Through chapter operated one-on-one and group mentoring efforts, our members forge relationships that positively impact our greatest resource, and youth. The program focuses on building essential skills needed to become productive, contributing citizens. • Objectives • Teach and Model basic qualities of Achievement •  Provide our target population the opportunity to be exposed to successful African American males in our community • Inspire a desire for Achievement. • Provide mentoring opportunities to the target population in a classroom setting.

27. 100 Black Men help individuals understand how important it is to eat healthy, to make good grades, to help their friends and family through good citizenship and to give back once they have developed successful careers. 100 Black Men Curriculum designed to give students basic principles of life. Principles: 1. Discipline 2. Commitment 3. Excellence 4. Leadership 5. Achievement

28. Young Moms Parenting GroupSchool Nurse-HLA, Patricia Brown, BSN, RNCenters for Youth & Families Parent Center, Daarina Reynolds • Meeting Dates Every Two Weeks on Tuesdays’ •  Location Media Center •  Time 12:50 p.m.-1:50 p.m. • Focus Group Sessions Include: • Life Long Coping Skills • Domestic Relationships • Domestic violence • Infant and Child Development • Social Skills •  Peer Support

29. W. D. “Bill” Hamilton Learning AcademyStudent Activities Conference“Incentives” • Academic Achievement School Attendance Best Practices • I. Participants • Intern Principal/Coordinator-HLA • Dropout Prevention Program Coordinator • II. Topics of Discussions • HLA Reward System  • Create a HLA business letter  • Requesting Donation • HLA Business Partners • Wal-Mart • Best Buy • Coca Cola • Dollar General

30. III. Reward Focus: • Academic •  Attendance  • Citizenship • IV. School base Reward System • Free Popcorn •  Staff/Student activities • Fundraisers • Etc…

31. W. D. “Bill” Hamilton Learning AcademyLadies and Gentlemen Club • Fieldtrip •  Sponsor By: Jack and Jill • Chair Person David Crawford Barbara James • Special Activities • Students tour UAPB Campus • Greek Show Performance • Reflections of Tour • Prizes • Benefit of Fieldtrip Students’ Participation • Jalisa Brown Raven Austin • Olivia Porch Kaisha Jones • Dcjamanni Booth Emerald Butler • Lexus Barnes Ryeisha Gaines  • Whitley Ousley Roteisha Galbert • Chelsey Heard Jazzmie Tyler  • Zanquisha Foley John Collins  • Combrial Cawthorn Cedric Stubblefield  • Tre’ Shon Pankey Edmond Daniels  • Kelan Stigall Tewell Bowens • Xavier Mazique

32. American Taekwondo Association Hamilton Learning Academy

33. Before I started doing Taekondo, I didn’t know it existed. Dr. Krishna Young, Principal-HLA, came to me before an assembly and asked me if I would mind joining a Taekwondo class. I told her I did not mind. The first day I started, I thought I could not make it physically. It was so much to do but I wanted to see how things would turn out. Every day after that there were so many student that dropped either because of what other people thought about them, or they were just there to miss a class. Some of those students were disrespectful to Sr. Master Richard E. Anderson; I chose not to be one of those students who would mess up an opportunity so great like Taekwondo. • You may be wondering why Taekwondo is so great. Well, if I finish High School with a 4.0 GPA, I get a $40,000 Scholarship with ATA for any college I choose. I went to Taekwondo class everyday I could so I could be better. Our Taekwondo class started out with 50 students, and only 7 of us tested for our orange belts and received it. Sr. Master Richard E. Anderson has taught me so much over the past year and I am proud to say I am still learning. I am now in a Leadership program and I am training to become an instructor for Sr. Master Richard E. Anderson. I am very serious about Taekwondo and I am striving for the best. D’Cjamanni Booth D’Cjamanni Booth

34. W. D. “Bill” Hamilton Learning AcademyStudents’ Participation • Florida Fieldtrip American Taekwondo Association

35. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT FormQuarterly Report School W. D. Hamilton Learning AcademyReporting Period 8/19/09-10/16/09 Dropout Prevention CoordinatorGregory Hodges Please complete each section and forward your report to Reggie Merritt, Coordinator of Dropout Prevention each quarter. SECTION I. A. Indicate the number of students served by you or your team this quarter: Special NOTE: Students (61) have been identified. Strategies and procedures­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ are presently being created to ensure all students are connected to a support school base and or community organization.______

36. B. Indicate the number of referrals made to each program:

37. SECTION 2:  Statistical Data • A. School Enrollment (Based on Oct 1. State Report) Other agency/ program referrals made:

38. B. Number of students who have dropped out of school this quarter:

39. SECTION 3:  Dropout Prevention Team Activity • List team members by name and position (title):

40. Number of Team meetings held this quarter: 2 • Number of FR's remaining at end of this quarter: _______ • Accomplishments of Team this quarter: LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Quarterly Report

41. First Quarter Accomplishments • Communicated Goals and objectives of Dropout Prevention Program to administrators, faculty and staff, parents and community organizations • Closed the gap in communicating and/or requesting input of Dropout Prevention Program with faculty and staff and parents, and community organizations • Identify students for dropout prevention program; monitor particular students by communicating with teachers, and/or school-base and community organizations coordinators • Schedule conferences to communicated individually with school-based program coordinators and community organizations • Dropout Prevention Coordinator’s communicated program at after school Parent Conference • Attend school-base conference to communicated the Dropout Prevention Program to students who entered the ACC Program • Establish a Dropout Prevention Program process and procedures Manual • Discussed Short and long range goals of Hamilton Learning Academy entire student population is a part of Dropout Prevention Program