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WOODROW CUMMINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

State of the School Address

Dayna Lewis, PrincipalOctober, 2015

Every student matters, every moment counts

WCE By The Numbers 525 Students

275 Females; 250 Males

72.38% White; 15.05% Black; 9;52% Hispanic; 1.52% Two or more races; 1.33% Asian; 0.19% Hawaii/Pacific Islander

4 Students at Crossroads (Alternative Learning Experience)

22 Gifted and Talented Students

35 Students receiving Special Education Services

9 Students with a 504 Plan

12 Students in our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Program

0.01% Retention Rate (4 students)

31.8% Students on Free or Reduced Lunch

2015 GoalsTo meet each child at his or her ability level and to

increase student achievement in literacy and mathematics.

To cultivate problem solving skills by posing open-ended math problems that require the use of multiple mathematical strategies.

Levelized small group instruction, student conferences, and Lexia reading software will be used to drive literacy instruction.

To foster an environment that ensures that our students become students of strong character.

IOWA Test DataGrade 1 District Average – English=61/Math=56

Grade 2 District Average – English=65/Math=60

Grade 1 WCE – English=81/Math=80

Grade 2 WCE – English=84/Math=83

In 2015, the State of Arkansas issued each school a “report card” indicating how they were doing based on certain variables. WCE received an A!

Smart CoreSmart Core is Arkansas’ college- and career-ready curriculum for high school students.

College- and career-readiness in Arkansas means that students are prepared for success in entry-level, credit-bearing courses at two-year and four-year colleges and universities, in technical postsecondary training, and in well-paid jobs that support families and have pathways to advancement. Smart Core is the foundation for college- and career-readiness. All students should supplement with additional rigorous coursework within their career focus.

Successful completion of the Smart Core curriculum is one of the eligibility requirements for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship.

SMART CORE CURRICULUMPage 5 CPSD Student HandbookEnglish – 4 Units (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades)

Mathematics – 4 Units (one unit must be taken at 11th or 12th grade; Algebra I-first and second parts; Geometry-first and second parts; Algebra II; Fourth Math)

Natural Science – 3 Units (Biology; Physical Science; Chemistry; Physics or Principals of Technology)

Social Studies – 3 Units (Civics; World History; American History)

Half Units of Oral Communication, P. E., Health and Safety, Economics, Fine Arts

Career Focus – 6 Units

Digital Learning Course

ACSIP is now INDISTAR2014-2015 Data

LITERACY: 92.04% (AMO 94.38%)

MATH: 94.53% (AMO 97.66%)

PARENT INVOLVEMENT: Survey: Many parents are not participating in parental involvement activities at school nor are they interested in attending meetings to learn more about parenting and assisting their children

HEALTH AND WELLNESS: promote healthy eating and physical activity and balanced social/emotional wellness

Helpful HintsACT Aspire Information:

http://web.conwayschools.org/academics/assessment.htm

Arkansas Department of Education:http://www.arkansased.org/

Nutritional Meal Planninghttp://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?

sid=2110111640152639

Conway Public Schools Webpage:http://www.conwayschools.org/

Questions?

Dayna Lewis, Principal

lewisd@conwayschools.net

Gary Logan, Assistant Principal

logang@conwayschools.net