School Motto:

Challenging Opportunities Lead Toward Success.

Presented By:

Zachary Khan

Vina Cantu

John Linstrum

Chau Tran

David Yee

Elk Grove Unified School District CohortSpring 2005

Student Population

•EHMS was carved out of the middle of 6 existing school zones.

Student Population

• Ethnic student population in EGUSD:

- African American (20%)

- American Indian (1%)

- Asian (19%)

- Filipino (19%)

- Latino (20%)

- Pacific Islander (2%)

- White (32%)

• School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are currently not available for EHMS. Source: www.egusd.k12.ca.us

Student Population

20%

1%

19%

19%20%

2%

32%African AmericanAmerican IndianAsianFilipinoLatinoPacific IslanderWhite

SARCs of Neighboring Schools prior to EHMS opening

RMS SJMS SMS HEMS JKMS TJMS

Academic Prf. Index*

649 597 733 734 762 792

ELL Students 30% 30% 12% 12% 8% 8%

Low Income 62% 72% 29% 33% 22% 18%

*CA Average API is 685, Target is 800

North South

• Ethnic student population at Edward Harris:- African American (29%)- American Indian (1%)- Asian (26%)- Filipino (6%)- Latino (17%)- Pacific Islander (4%)- White (14%)

Student Population

29%

1%

26%6%

17%

4%

14%

African AmericanAmerican IndianAsianFilipinoLatinoPacific IslanderWhite

Source: Ms. Horning, Edward Harris Data Manager

• Percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch program EGUSD

- Regular program (61%)

- Free/Reduced Lunch Program (39%)

61%

39%Regular Program

Free/Reduced LunchProgram

EGUSD Socio-economics

Source: Ms. Horning, Edward Harris Data Manager

• Percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch program Edward Harris JMS

- Regular program (48%)

- Free/Reduced Lunch Program (52%)

Source: Ms. Horning, Edward Harris Data Manager

Edward Harris Socio-economics

48%52%

Regular Program

Free/ReducedLunch Program

Edward Harris Middle School

Language # %

Lao 2 1.3%Urdu 2 1.3%Farsi 1 0.6%Korean 1 0.6%Mandarin 1 0.6%Other Chinese 1 0.6%Pashto 1 0.6%Tongan 1 0.6%Ukranian 1 0.6%TOTAL ELs 159 100.0%

Language # %Spanish 44 27.7%Vietnamese 39 24.5%Hmong 18 11.3%Cantonese 12 7.5%Punjabi 9 5.7%Filipino 7 4.4%Hindi 7 4.4%Russian 4 2.5%Ilocano 3 1.9%Mien 3 1.9%Arabic 2 1.3%

Source: Ms. Horning, Edward Harris Data Manager

ELs Language (all levels)

Level # %Level 1 9 5.7%Level 2 4 2.5%Level 3 22 13.8%Level 4 51 32.1%Level 5 58 36.5%Not tested 15 9.4%Total Els 159 100.0%

6% 3%

14%

32%

36%

9%

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Not Tested

CELDT Scores

• Edward Harris, Jr. Middle School has 47 classrooms and space for 1,300 students

• Monterey Trail High and Edward Harris, Jr. Middle schools are located next to each other on the same property.– Middle school students can take high

school courses, and teachers and administrators can work closely together. 

Statistics

• 44 Teachers• 25 Support (admin, student services, site)• 11 Connections

– Instructional Assistants– Skills Collaboration– Language Speech and Hearing

School Staff

"It's better to discipline in the playpen than at the state pen. The rules don't change, just the days of the week. Bend toward the oar, though the tide is against you." ~ Principal Bessant

• Electives (12) – Computer, band, art, etc.• History (6) – World and United States• Language Arts (9) – LA, Reading, Bridge• Math (7)• PE (5)• Science (5)

Teaching Staff

• Clubs have to consist of at least five members and a teacher as a sponsor.

• Clubs currently available at Edward Harris Jr. Middle School: Robotic's Club, Dance Club, MESA, and a Reading Club.

• Leadership class. (Similar to Student Government)

• Renaissance Program

School Activities

• They also have an after school program called "Zeros Aren't Permissible" or the "ZAP" Program. This is an after school program offered to students who are either failing Math and/or Language Arts. A teacher's referral and parent's permission slip is required to participate.

School Activities

• 2.0 GPA• No grades of F• Satisfactory or excellent citizenship• Satisfactory attendance

Requirements for participation

The Community

• Many businesses and community organizations partner with the Elk Grove Unified School District by donating time and resources to their schools. Business partners provide many valuable services, including mentors, resources, and guest speakers.

Partnerships

• Always learning program- Courses in personal growth and new

beginnings- Helps people to pursue goals in a

supportive and fun atmosphere- Self supporting- Classes include:

• ESL for adults• Art• Scuba Diving• Computers• Summer school for elementary school

students

EGUSD Community Programs

• Adult Education Program

- For people in the community

- Classes include:• English• GED• ESL

EGUSD Community Programs

United Artists Movie Theatre

Cosumnes River College

• Location where students can find entertainment.

• Location for fine arts such as the theatre and source of

information.

Locations in the Community

Apartment/Housing Construction

Neighborhood Fire Station

• Future increases in the student

population.

• A place to find assistance when in need of help/safe place.

Locations in the Community

Strip Mall (Lowes, Starbucks, McDonalds, Del Taco, Gas Stations)

• Places for students to hang out with friends and socialize.

Locations in the Community

Local Park District

• A local park belonging to a larger parkway where students can play with friends and families to spend some time relaxing.

Locations in the Community