2016 STATE OF THE

SCHOOL ADDRESSHarmony Leland Elementary School

Dr. Hermia C. Simmons-Deveaux, Principal

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to create and provide rigorous, relevant and

flexible educational experiences.

We are committed to using research-based strategies with a

comprehensive framework of support for ALL students to achieve mastery of the Common Core Georgia Performance

Standards as measured by formal and informal assessments.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to engage in partnership with our

community, preparing students to become

globally diverse problem-solvers and critical

thinkers who demonstrate positive character,

and have an appreciation for the arts and

sciences.

SCHOOL STRATEGIC PLAN

GOALS

To improve math problem solving

To improve reading comprehension

To increase parental involvement

GENERAL INFORMATION

Kindergarten -5th Grade

663 of Students

61% African-American

22% Hispanic

11% White

4% Multiracial

2% Asian

Title I School - 69% of students qualify for Free or Reduced

Lunch

GENERAL INFORMATION,

CONTINUED

Early Intervention Program 41%

Students with Disabilities 13%

English Language Learners 10%

Gifted 7%

Average Attendance Rate – 97.4%

Transiency 31%

STUDENT PERFORMANCE

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Georgia 3rd Grade 33 32 27 8

Cobb 3rd Grade 25.7 30.2 32.1 11.9

HLES 3rd Grade 27.6 33.1 33.9 5.5

Georgia 4th Grade 30 34 36 9

Cobb 4th Grade 21.7 32.6 32.8 12.9

HLES 4th Grade 28.2 41.9 24.8 5.1

Georgia 5th Grade 25 34 34 6

Cobb 5th Grade 17.3 29.8 43.2 9.7

HLES 5th Grade 17 35 42 6

2016 ELA Milestones Data

STUDENT PERFORMANCE, CONT.

Percent in Achievement Level

1 2 3 4

Georgia 3rd Grade 21 39 31 10

Cobb 3rd Grade 17.7 35.6 34.7 12

HLES 3rd Grade 18.3 48.4 25.4 7.9

Georgia 4th Grade 20 39 30 10

Cobb 4th Grade 15.9 36.6 34.7 12.8

HLES 4th Grade 26.5 36.8 31.6 5.1

Georgia 5th Grade 26 36 27 11

Cobb 5th Grade 20.9 33.9 32.2 12.9

HLES 5th Grade 20 23 39 18

2016 Math Milestones Data

Percent in Achievement Level

1 2 3 4

Georgia 3rd Grade 24 40 26 9

Cobb 3rd Grade 22.3 39.5 28.3 9.9

HLES 3rd Grade 31 45.2 19.8 4

Georgia 4th Grade 29 38 25 8

Cobb 4th Grade 26.4 36.9 28.1 8.6

HLES 4th Grade 36.8 47 12.8 3.4

Georgia 5th Grade 30 31 31 9

Cobb 5th Grade 27.8 31.2 32.3 8.8

HLES 5th Grade 34 39 24 3

2016 Science Milestones Data

Percent in Achievement Level

1 2 3 4

Georgia 3rd Grade 24 40 26 9

Cobb 3rd Grade 22.3 39.5 28.3 9.9

HLES 3rd Grade 31 45.2 19.8 4

Georgia 4th Grade 29 38 25 8

Cobb 4th Grade 26.4 36.9 28.1 8.6

HLES 4th Grade 36.8 47 12.8 3.4

Georgia 5th Grade 30 31 31 9

Cobb 5th Grade 27.8 31.2 32.3 8.8

HLES 5th Grade 34 39 24 3

2016 Social Studies Milestones Data

WHY ARE A COMMON CORE OF

STANDARDS IMPORTANT?

Clarity: The standards are designed to help teachers, students,

and parents understand what is expected of them to be

ready to enter the workforce or college.

Consistency: These standards will level the playing field so all

students will be held to the same rigorous expectations.

Global Society: The standards are internationally benchmarked to high performing countries to help our

students succeed in a global economy.

TARGET 21ST CENTURY SKILLS © (2012) KAY BURKE, KAY BURKE & ASSOCIATES

Synthesize and evaluate

possibilities

Solve problems

Think creatively

Self-assess and redirect

one’s work

Communicate effectively

(reading, writing, digital

applications)

Reflect thoughtfully

Ask thoughtful questions (inquiry)

Explore possibilities (investigation)

Research information (multiple sources)

Utilize appropriate technology

Collect data

Analyze and interpret data

Work collaboratively

Learn independently

SUCCESS BY DESIGN, NOT

CHANCE

HARMONY LELAND’S FRAMEWORK FOR

SUCCESS

HOW DO TEACHERS KNOW

WHAT TO TEACH?

Common Core Georgia Performance Standards (CCGPS)

School-wide focus on analyzing data to drive our instructional

practices

Frequent assessments to measure student

progress

Standards-based report cards

Cobb’s Teacher and Learning System (CTLS)

MATH STANDARDS: DESIGN AND

ORGANIZATION

Standards for Mathematical Practice

Describe habits of mind of a mathematically expert student

Problem solving skills that are practiced at each grade level

Standards for Mathematical Content

K-8 standards presented by grade level

Organized into domains that progress over several grades

Grade introductions give 2-4 focal points at each grade level

SAMPLE FIFTH GRADE STANDARD

Comparing the size of a product to the size of one factor of the

basis of the size of the other factor, without performing the

indicated multiplication.

MCC5.NF.5a

A VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF

THE STANDARD

8 x 7 = 56 80 x 70 = 5,600

KEY ELEMENTS OF ELA STANDARDS

Text complexity addressed at each level

Balance of literature and informational texts

Direct link to college and work readiness

Literacy standards for science/technical and history/social

studies

Many cities around the world are located near large rivers and

lakes, or near an ocean. Why do you think this is so? Provide

three or more important advantages that waterways offer cities,

and explain why each advantage is important. Give examples.

Example of an Extended Response

Question

LET’S TALK ABOUT ASSESSMENT

EXAMPLE OF GRADE LEVEL

DATA

Teacher 1 Teacher 2 Teacher 3 Teacher 4

85%-100%J

C. Talley-100

S. Kollas-93

W. Graham-93

M. Arnold-89

D. Brown-89

S. Cobb-93

Dairus – 93

Melissa – 93

Jordan - 93

Brandy – 89

Joselyn – 89

Monica - 89

Cheyenne Parker-100

Jamesyn Scott-100

Mikyah McClain-96

Ryan Bowie-93

Hailey Smith-93

Elija Scott-89

Raymond Cruz-86

Emily - 96 Dazi - 82

Brooke- 96 Shimshon - 89

Alexis - 86

Ramiere - 86

Kelvin - 96

Diana - 82

Danny - 100

Zeltzin - 93

Valeria - 89

70% - 84%

M. Fletcher-75

E. Carter-71

D. Coleman-75

Estrella – 75

Samantha- 71

Sitorya – 75

Kaitlin – 75

Caleb – 75

Luis – 75

Majique - 75

Nevaeh Ogor-82

Lindsay Bell-79

Emani Butler-79

Alex Pham-75

Zion Spencer-Jackson-75

Kourtney Gartrell-71

Natalia - 79

Justin - 75

Kayla- 71

Angelina - 79

Elijah - 75

40 % - 69%F. Shepard-61

T. Murphy-46

K. Jackson-50

T. Flores-68

J.Clark-57

J. Ross-43

C. Harris-54

Sir – 57

Douglas – 57

Jameel – 57

Lauren -0 57

Micah - 54

Barrington Bellinger-64

Dasha Abrams-54

Julia Grigorenko-54

Michael Jackson-50

Mikela Rogers-50

Kayla Baker-46

Jose - 54

Erica - 64

Ethun- 64

Paul - 64

0% - 39%

B. Smart-25

M. King-21

J. Hickson-Cheerry-39

Detravious – 36

David – 32

Ariana Diaz-39

Zion King-39

College and Career Ready Performance Index,Elementary School, Grades K - 5

Dr. John D. Barge, State School Superintendent“Making Education Work for All of Georgia’s Students”

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Achievement 45.8/6

0

48/60 47.3/60 27.4/50

Progress 18/25 18/25 16.9/25 37.5/40

Achievement

Gap

15/15 3/15 6/15 6.7/10

ED/SWD/EL

Performance

5.7 3.8 3.1 1.1

Exceeding the

Bar

1 .5 .5 .5

85.5 73.4 73.8 73.2

THINGS WE ARE PROUD OF… YAMS (Youth, Arts, Movement)

Starbase (5th Grade)

LM SMART – Lockheed Martin Partnership

Terrific Kid’s Club

Harmony Leland Foundation

Problem Solving Fridays, Math Bowls

Junior Beta Club

Food Pantry

PTA/Parental Involvement

HOW WE SUPPORT STUDENTS WHO

NEED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT?

Response Through Intervention (RTI)

Special Education Services

Early Intervention Program

Advanced Learning Program (ALP)

After School Tutorial (AST)

LM SMART

TECHNOLOGY

LCD Projectors & DVD units mounted in all classrooms, media center, and cafeteria

5 computers in each classroom

2 laptop carts (30 computers each – 1 with new laptops & 1 with refurbished laptops

Labs and Internet connection

35 computers in lab

All classrooms wired for internet access

COMMUNITY COLLABORATION

Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)

School Council

School Foundation

Partners in Education

Lockheed Martin

Publix @ Providence Pavilion

Chick-fil-A in Smyrna @ I-285

McDonald’s

Leland United Methodist Church

Vinings Lake Church

Mosaic Church

HOW PARENTS CAN BE INVOLVED?

Monthly PTA Meetings

Muffins w/ Moms & Dads & Donuts

All Pro Dad’s

Parenting Workshops (Literacy Night, Math Night, etc.)

Parent Tutor Volunteer

Make copies, laminate materials for staff members

WHAT ABOUT SCHOOL SAFETY?

Access Control Doors

Sign-In Station in Front Office

6 Surveillance Cameras on Campus

Monthly Drills (Code Red, Weather Related, etc.)

CHALLENGES WE FACE

Supporting our students with disabilities adequately

Parental Involvement

Older building and grounds