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Greenwood Forest Elementary School

Home of the Grizzly Bears!

12100 Misty Valley DriveHouston, TX 77066

Klein Independent School District

Mission Statement

Greenwood Forest has a school wide culture of collaboration through which we effectively plan and

implement differentiated instruction that engages all learners resulting in increasing student success and

closing the achievement gap.

Source: Greenwood Forest 2013-2014 Campus Improvement Plan

GoalsEach child will achieve academic

success to his or her highest potential.

Each child will demonstrate the character traits of a productive and honorable citizen in a global community.

Source: Greenwood Forest 2013-2014 Campus Improvement Plan

Action Plans Increase student performance and close

the achievement gap. Recruit and retain the highest quality

employees who will provide motivating lessons using materials that enhance student engagement.

Promote positive character traits in each student while providing a safe learning environment.

Build relationships that encourage parent and community involvement.

Source: Greenwood Forest 2013-2014 Campus Improvement Plan

Character Development Greenwood Forest implements a school-

wide character education program to improve social skills

Mentors are assigned to at-risk students to provide support.

Great Grizzly Citizenship Awards are presented to students at the end of each nine weeks.

Classes are recognized for good behavior with golden tickets.

Source: Klein ISD Web Site, Campus Snapshots

Campus ClimateGreenwood Forest fosters a positive campus climate through special programs, dedicated teachers, and strong community involvement. No Place for Hate school since 2010.

Red Ribbon Week

Peace Walk

Community Greenwood Forest values family and

community involvement. Greenwood Forest has an on campus

parent liaison two and a half days a week, who helps to increase parent involvement in the learning process.

Parents and community members serve on an active PTO.

Computer aided English classes and computer classes, offered in Spanish.

Student Data2013-2014 School Year

Total Student Population: 725 Boys: 370Girls: 355

Source: Attendance Clerk

Students by Grade2012-2013 School Year

Grade Count Percent

Kindergarten 95 14.0%

First 122 17.9%

Second 116 17.0%

Third 109 16.0%

Fourth 122 17.9%

Fifth 117 17.2%

Source: 2012-2013 Texas Academic Performance Report

Student Ethnic Distribution2013-2014 School YearTotal School Population: 681

Ethnic Distribution Count Percent

African American 136 20.0%

Hispanic 361 53.0%

White 103 15.1%

American Indian 4 0.6%

Asian 60 8.8%

Two or More Races 17 2.5%

Source: 2012-2013 Texas Academic Performance Report

Student Demographic Data2013-2014 School YearTotal Population: 681

Label Count Percent

Economically Disadvantaged

426 62.6%

Non-Educationally Disadvantaged

255 37.4%

English Language Learners (ELL)

189 27.8%

Students with Disciplinary Placements

1 0.1%

At-Risk 285 41.9%

Mobility Rate (2011-2012): 24.2%

Source: 2012-2013 Texas Academic Performance Report

Standardized Test Scores2013 Accountability Rating: Met Standard

Math Reading

Science Writing

All Students

85% 80% 83% 63%

African American

78% 72% 63% 65%

Hispanic 83% 77% 81% 57%

White 94% 86% 94% 81%

Asian 96% 92% 100% 86%Economically Disadvantaged 80% 72% 77% 54%

Limited English

78% 54% 67% 30%

Special Education

95% 89% 80% 83%

Demographic Distribution of All Students Passing STAAR

Source: Greenwood Forest 2013-2014 Campus Needs Assessment

Standardized Test Scores2013 Accountability Rating: Met Standard

Subject State District Campus

2012 Reading 79% 85% 77%

2013 Reading 80% 86% 80%

2012 Math 77% 84% 82%

2013 Math 79% 85% 85%

2012 Writing 72% 78% 65%

2013 Writing 70% 73% 63%

2012 Science 73% 83% 84%

2013 Science 73% 83% 84%

Percent of All Students Passing STAAR

Staff InformationTotal Staff: 61.3

Professional Staff Count Percent

Teachers 47.6 77.6%

Professional Support 5.3 8.6%

Campus Administration 3.0 4.9%

Educational Aides: 8.8%

Source: 2012-2013 Texas Academic Performance Report

Teachers by Ethnicity and SexEthnicity Count Percent

African American 3.2 6.7%

Hispanic 9.0 18.9%

White 32.4 68.0%

Total Minority Staff: 22.2%

Sex Count Percent

Males 3.0 6.3%

Females 44.6 93.7%

Source: 2012-2013 Texas Academic Performance Report

Teachers by Years of Experience

Years of Experience Count Percent

Beginning 0.0 0.0%

1-5 Years 12.5 26.3%

6-10 Years 9.0 18.9%

11-20 Years 17.0 35.7%

Over 20 Years 9.1 19.1%

Number of Students per Teacher: 14.3

Source: 2012-2013 Texas Academic Performance Report

Special Programs Coach Chipper: Students participate in

a year long running program. Be A Champion: After school program

for students. Spelling Bee Safety Patrol Holiday Toy Drive Shoe Box Presents

Extra-Curricular Programs Choir: Open to any student in 4th or 5th

grade that has a love of music. Students perform in a fall and spring concert as well as at the Spring Choral Festival.

Chimes: Choir students perform on chimes. Garden Club: Students plan, plant, and

maintain a community garden on the school grounds.

Science Club: Students explore scientific concepts in an after school setting.

Destination Imagination: Creative and imaginative team competitions in STEM, Visual Arts, Improvisation, and Service Learning.

Greenwood Grizzlies…

Achieve, Believe, Succeed!