Quincy Elementary annual report for 2010-2011

We are pleased to present you with the Annual Education Report (AER) which provides key information on the 2010-2011 educational progress for Quincy Elementary School.   The AER addresses the complex reporting information required by federal and state laws. The school’s report contains information about student assessment, Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) and teacher quality. If you have any questions about the AER, please contact Ellen Kontowicz, Quincy Elementary Principal, for assistance.

 

 

For 2010-2011, Quincy Elementary School made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in English language arts and mathematics. Our building received a composite grade of “A” for AYP. While we are pleased to have reached this important goal, we are continuously working to improve. We appreciate the continued support of parents, staff and our community in this effort.

State law requires that we also report additional information. Additional information for Quincy Elementary School is:

 

PROCESS FOR ASSIGNING PUPILS TO THE SCHOOL – Students in Zeeland are assigned based upon their geographical home location. After all students are placed based upon this “neighborhood school” concept, school of choice students are placed based upon available spots.

 

THE STATUS OF THE 3-5 YEAR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN – Quincy Elementary is in Year 2 of a new school improvement plan. Staff is working with students in goal areas of reading, writing, math, social studies, and science.

 

The CORE CURRICULUM for our school, based upon the State of Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations, is available at our school office or on our building web site.   A team of Zeeland educators regularly evaluates and revises our curriculum to ensure that classroom lessons meet state requirements for kindergarten through twelfth grade. We are also making the transition to the new Common Core Standards adopted by the State of Michigan and many other states in our nation.

Besides a rigorous curriculum, our district has implemented learner goals for all students. These goals frame what we expect our students to accomplish by the time they graduate from Zeeland Public Schools.

 

If you have questions about Zeeland Public Schools’ curriculum, please contact us at 616.748.3004 or email Administrative Assistant Alice Chidester.

 

 

On District Rigby Running Record Assessments:

87% of 1^st graders are at or above grade level benchmark 16

92% of 2nd graders are at or above grade level benchmark 22

94% of 3rd graders are at or above grade level benchmark 25

75% of 4th graders are at or above grade level benchmark 28

80% of 5th graders are at or above grade level benchmark 30

 

 

Averages for specific areas:

Reading Comprehension 69%

Reading Total 53%

Vocabulary 65%

Math Problem Solving 76%

Math Computation 68%

Math Total 72%

 

2010 MEAP Results (% Advanced & Proficient)

 

 

Ninety eight percent of Quincy Elementary students were represented by parents at our parent-teacher conferences.

 

Quincy Elementary School is proud of our students’ achievement and the quality instruction each student receives in their classroom. As our mission states, “The Quincy Elementary community will promote life long learning by providing a safe and nurturing environment. We will educate, encourage and engage all students in their quest for knowledge as we prepare for the future.” Quincy staff, along with the parents of our students, will continue this mission during the 2011-12 school year!

 

Sincerely,

 

Ellen Kontowicz

Quincy Elementary School Principal