A WCPSS initiative implemented to provide greater
support in maximizing student achievement in order to reach Goal 2008.
What does it mean?
We constantly seek best teaching practices.
We analyze student achievement data and use that data to drive our
instruction.
We use a model of continuous improvement, constantly assessing where
we are and what we need to do to improve. We use the Plan-Do-Check-Act
model.
The school staff identifies areas of strength and weakness and sets
goals for improvement. We emphasize working in teams with common grade
level planning each week.
We have a support team of central office staff who assist us with
areas we identify as needing improvement. They provide staff
development and resources we request.
We align the curriculum, instruction, and assessments. Grades 3, 4,
and 5 deliver daily focus lessons in reading and math, which are
correlated to the Standard Course of Study and provide an introduction
to the daily block of instruction. We assess frequently (every seven
to eight days) on a small number of objectives. We then use that
assessment information to provide immediate refocusing or enrichment.
How can parents help?
Monitor your child’s homework daily. Ask specific questions about
what he/she is learning, especially in math and reading.
Read the Monday folder materials each week. If your child did not do
well on an assessment, review it with him/her.
Schedule conferences with your child’s teacher. The students keep
track of their assessments. Look at the assessments and your child’s
progress chart and talk to the teacher about ways you can help.
Make sure your child comes to school on time every day, and do not
check them out early unless it is an emergency.
The one best thing your child can do is READ, READ, READ!
