West Area Middle School Achievement

Jefferson Middle School: Lee Lee Chou

Bert Lynn Middle School: LeRoy Jackson

Opportunities for acceleration

Continued Opportunities for Parental Involvement

Professional Learning Communities (PLC)

Middle School Strengths

West Area DemographicsGATE, ELL, Special Education

School Enrollment GATE ELL Special Education

Jefferson 678 9% 15% 9%

Lynn 754 17% 11% 9%

Student Achievement

Overview & Goals

2007-2008

Jefferson Middle School

Jefferson Middle School Mission

The Jefferson community whole-heartedly supports the idea of success for every student.

We work together as a team to ensure that all students realize success beginning at their current level and moving toward meeting all grade level standards.

Jefferson Middle School Strengths

A dynamic, multicultural community of students and familiesA commitment to meeting the academic, social, and emotional needs of all studentsEstablishing and reinforcing the importance of community service and character in students A focus on continuous improvement and increasing expectations and rigor in all academic and co-curricular areasA safe and secure environment for students, families, and staff.

Bert Lynn Middle School

Today We LearnTomorrow We Lead!

Student Achievement

Overview & Goals

2007-2008Bert Lynn Middle School

School Mission

We are committed to providing a comprehensive educational program that

addresses the total person.

Bert Lynn Middle School Strengths

2006 Blue Ribbon School

2001/2005 Distinguished School

Music, Science & Mathematics

50 Years of Tradition

Strong Parent Involvement

Community Partnerships

Active Student Council

50% Student on Honor Roll

Percent Proficient JMS

API Growth 2008 – 835Met All API TargetsAYP – Met Schoolwide and most subgroup targetsSub groups: White, Asian, Hispanic, SESEnglish Learners for AYP onlyWorking toward TUSD target of 900

API Growth Over TimeJMS

819 835 864 887

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API Growth from 2007 to 2008

Up 16 Points Schoolwide

2007 Base API 2008 Growth API

Attain a minimum of 5% annual growth in student performance on the CST in English/Language Arts and 6.5% (GOAL: 100% proficient or above by 2014)

Sustain or surpass school wide API growth of 20 or more points, up from 799 to 819.

Use weekly PLC staff development time for the review, assessment, and improvement of curriculum, assessment and instruction

Revise and refine Intervention Program & the Learning Center to address the needs of students who need academic support

Implement a comprehensive Wellness Plan that meets the needs of all students

Provide challenging and enjoyable co- and extra-curricular programs to meet the social and emotional needs of our students

Jefferson Middle School Priorities and Goals Aligned to TUSD Goals

Percent Proficient BLMS

API Growth 2008 – 890

Met All API Targets

AYP – Met All Targets

Sub groups: White, Asian,

English Learner,

Working toward TUSD target of 900

Percent Proficient JMS

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Up 25 Points Schoolwide

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Bert Lynn Middle School Priorities and Goals

Aligned with TUSD GoalsAttain a minimum of 5% annual growth in student performance on the CST in English/Language Arts and 5% annual growth in Mathematics.Focus on Writing (Revisit AB-65 Test Format)PLC Format- Content Alike, “At-risk,” GATE Focus & K-12 Learning Community Collaboration. Provide students and staff with age appropriate strategies to effectively handle conflict, bullying, sexual harassment death and grief management. Provide Increased On-line communication.Offer opportunities for increased student involvement via clubs and extra-curricular activities to build student culture and school pride.