##### *2005-2006 No Child Left Behind - Blue Ribbon Schools Program*

*U.S. Department of Education*

**Cover Sheet** Type of School: (Check all that apply) [X]{.underline}
Elementary \_\_ Middle \_\_ High \_\_ K-12 \_\_Charter

Name of Principal [Ms. Penny E. Smith .]{.underline}

(Specify: Ms., Miss, Mrs., Dr., Mr., Other) (As it should appear in the
official records)

Official School Name [Alexander II Magnet School .]{.underline}

(As it should appear in the official records)

School Mailing Address [1156 College Street .]{.underline}

(If address is P.O. Box, also include street address)

[Macon Georgia 31201-1700 .]{.underline} City State Zip Code+4 (9 digits
total)

County [Bibb]{.underline} State School Code Number\* [1050
.]{.underline}

Telephone [( 478 ) 751-6708]{.underline} Fax [( 478 ) 752-5249
.]{.underline}

Website/URL <http://schools.bibb.k12.ga.us/alexii/> E-mail
[psmith.alex2@bibb.k12.ga.us]{.underline}

I have reviewed the information in this application, including the
eligibility requirements on page 2, and certify that to the best of my
knowledge all information is accurate.

Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(Principal's Signature)

Name of Superintendent\* [Mrs. Sharon Patterson]{.underline}

(Specify: Ms., Miss, Mrs., Dr., Mr., Other)

District Name [Bibb County]{.underline} Tel. [( 478 ) 765-8501
.]{.underline}

I have reviewed the information in this application, including the
eligibility requirements on page 2, and certify that to the best of my
knowledge it is accurate.

Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
(Superintendent's Signature)

Name of School Board

President/Chairperson Mrs. Susan Middleton

(Specify: Ms., Miss, Mrs., Dr., Mr., Other)

I have reviewed the information in this package, including the
eligibility requirements on page 2, and certify that to the best of my
knowledge it is accurate.

Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(School Board President's/Chairperson's Signature)

**PART I ‑ ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATION**

The signatures on the first page of this application certify that each
of the statements below concerning the school\'s eligibility and
compliance with U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
(OCR) requirements is true and correct.

1.  The school has some configuration that includes grades K-12.
    (Schools with one principal, even K-12 schools, must apply as an
    entire school.)

2.  The school has not been in school improvement status or been
    identified by the state as \"persistently dangerous\" within the
    last two years. To meet final eligibility, the school must meet the
    state's adequate yearly progress requirement in the 2005-2006 school
    year.

3.  If the school includes grades 7 or higher, it has foreign language
    as a part of its core curriculum.

4.  The school has been in existence for five full years, that is, from
    at least September 2000 and has not received the 2003, 2004, or 2005
    *No Child Left Behind -- Blue Ribbon Schools Award.*

5.  The nominated school or district is not refusing the OCR access to
    information necessary to investigate a civil rights complaint or to
    conduct a district‑wide compliance review.

6.  The OCR has not issued a violation letter of findings to the school
    district concluding that the nominated school or the district as a
    whole has violated one or more of the civil rights statutes. A
    violation letter of findings will not be considered outstanding if
    the OCR has accepted a corrective action plan from the district to
    remedy the violation.

7.  The U.S. Department of Justice does not have a pending suit alleging
    that the nominated school, or the school district as a whole, has
    violated one or more of the civil rights statutes or the
    Constitution\'s equal protection clause.

8.  There are no findings of violations of the Individuals with
    Disabilities Education Act in a U.S. Department of Education
    monitoring report that apply to the school or school district in
    question; or if there are such findings, the state or district has
    corrected, or agreed to correct, the findings.

**PART II ‑ DEMOGRAPHIC DATA**

**All data are the most recent year available.**

**DISTRICT** (Questions 1‑2 not applicable to private schools)

1\. Number of schools in the district: [\_\_27 \_]{.underline}
Elementary schools

[6]{.underline} Middle schools

\_\_\_ \_\_ Junior high schools

[6]{.underline} High schools

[5]{.underline} Other

[44]{.underline} TOTAL

2\. District Per Pupil Expenditure: [\$6,052 (FY05)]{.underline}

Average State Per Pupil Expenditure: [\$6,728 (FY04) -- last available
data]{.underline}

**SCHOOL** (To be completed by all schools)

3\. Category that best describes the area where the school is located:

> \[ X\] Urban or large central city
>
> \[ \] Suburban school with characteristics typical of an urban area
>
> \[ \] Suburban
>
> \[ \] Small city or town in a rural area
>
> \[ \] Rural

4\. [1]{.underline} Number of years the principal has been in her/his
position at this school.

[5]{.underline} If fewer than three years, how long was the previous
principal at this school?

5\. Number of students as of October 1 enrolled at each grade level or
its equivalent in applying school only: (Count based on October 1, 2005
data)

  ----------- --------- ----------- ---------- --------- -- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------
  **Grade**   **\# of   **\# of                **Grade      **Grade**   **\# of   **\# of     **Grade
              Males**   Females**              Total**                  Males**   Females**   Total**

  **PreK**                                                  **7**                             

  **K**       46        38                     **84**       **8**                             

  **1**       47        39                     **86**       **9**                             

  **2**       45        43                     **88**       **10**                            

  **3**       42        44                     **86**       **11**                            

  **4**       42        43                     **85**       **12**                            

  **5**       31        53                     **84**       **Other**                         

  **6**       25        40                     **65**                                         

                                    **TOTAL                                                   **578**
                                    STUDENTS                                                  
                                    IN THE                                                    
                                    APPLYING                                                  
                                    SCHOOL →**                                                
  ----------- --------- ----------- ---------- --------- -- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------

6\. Racial/ethnic composition of [50]{.underline} % White

the students in the school: [47]{.underline} % Black or African American

[1]{.underline} % Hispanic or Latino

[2]{.underline} % Asian/Pacific Islander

\% American Indian/Alaskan Native

**100% Total**

Use only the five standard categories in reporting the racial/ethnic
composition of the school.

7\. Student turnover, or mobility rate, during the past year:
[5]{.underline} %

> \[This rate should be calculated using the grid below. The answer to
> (6) is the mobility rate.\]

  ------------------------- --------------------------- ------------------
  **(1)**                   Number of students who      1
                            transferred ***to*** the    
                            school after October 1      
                            until the end of the year.  

  **(2)**                   Number of students who      26
                            transferred ***from*** the  
                            school after October 1      
                            until the end of the year.  

  **(3)**                   Total of all transferred    27
                            students \[sum of rows (1)  
                            and (2)\]                   

  **(4)**                   Total number of students in 578
                            the school as of October 1  

  **(5)**                   Total transferred students  .047
                            in row (3) divided by total 
                            students in row (4)         

  **(6)**                   Amount in row (5)           5%
                            multiplied by 100           
  ------------------------- --------------------------- ------------------

8\. Limited English Proficient students in the school: [1%
.]{.underline}

Total Number Limited English Proficient [4]{.underline}

Number of languages represented: [3 .]{.underline}

Specify languages: Gujarati, Marathi, Dutch

9\. Students eligible for free/reduced-priced meals: [39%]{.underline}

Total number students who qualify: [225 .]{.underline}

> If this method does not produce an accurate estimate of the percentage
> of students from low‑income families or the school does not
> participate in the federally‑supported lunch program, specify a more
> accurate estimate, tell why the school chose it, and explain how it
> arrived at this estimate.

10\. Students receiving special education services: [\_
\_6\_\_]{.underline}%

\_\_\_[33]{.underline}\_\_Total Number of Students Served

> Indicate below the number of students with disabilities according to
> conditions designated in the Individuals with Disabilities Education
> Act. Do not add additional categories.

[\_\_2]{.underline} Autism \_\_\_\_Orthopedic Impairment

\_\_\_\_Deafness [\_\_1\_]{.underline}Other Health Impaired

\_\_\_\_Deaf-Blindness \_\_\_\_Specific Learning Disability

[\_2\_]{.underline} Emotional Disturbance [\_24\_]{.underline}Speech or
Language Impairment

[\_3\_\_]{.underline}Hearing Impairment \_\_\_\_Traumatic Brain Injury

> [\_1\_\_]{.underline}Mental Retardation \_\_\_\_Visual Impairment
> Including Blindness
>
> [\_1\_\_]{.underline}Multiple Disabilities

11. Indicate number of full‑time and part‑time staff members in each of
    the categories below:

    **Number of Staff**

**[Full-time]{.underline}** **[Part-Time]{.underline}**

Administrator(s) [2]{.underline} \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Classroom teachers [26]{.underline} \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Special resource teachers/specialists [6]{.underline} [7]{.underline}

Paraprofessionals [4]{.underline} \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

> Support staff [8]{.underline} [1]{.underline}
>
> Total number [47]{.underline} [8]{.underline}

12. Average school student-"classroom teacher" ratio, that is, the
    number of

students in the school divided by the FTE of classroom teachers:
[17:1]{.underline}

13\. Show the attendance patterns of teachers and students as a
percentage. The student dropout rate is defined by the state. The
student drop-off rate is the difference between the number of entering
students and the number of exiting students from the same cohort. (From
the same cohort, subtract the number of exiting students from the number
of entering students; divide that number by the number of entering
students; multiply by 100 to get the percentage drop-off rate.) Briefly
explain in 100 words or fewer any major discrepancy between the dropout
rate and the drop-off rate. Only middle and high schools need to supply
dropout rates and only high schools need to supply drop-off rates.

  ------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                            2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001

  Daily student attendance  97%         97%         94%         97%         98%

  Daily teacher attendance  97%         92%         94%         93%         95%

  Teacher turnover rate     0%          0%          18%         21%         6%

  Student dropout rate      \%          \%          \%          \%          \%
  (middle/high)                                                             

  Student drop-off rate     \%          \%          \%          \%          \%
  (high school)                                                             
  ------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**PART III -- SUMMARY**

In the movie, *A Perfect Storm*, elements of nature combined to create a
storm as none other. Alexander II Magnet School, in many ways, is the
antithesis of a perfect storm. As a three-time winner of Georgia's
School of Excellence Award and most recently receiving state recognition
through the Governor's Office of Student Achievement as a 2005 Silver
Award Winner (awarded for greater than 96% of our students meeting or
exceeding standards on the state competency tests), our school is a
combination of the very best in life. An innovative instructional
program addressing diverse needs of all learners, supportive parents who
value education, a dedicated professional staff who constantly seek to
study and implement research-based best practices, a community that
supports our programs through their time and resources, a facility that
combines the charm of a rich historic past with the demands of the
future and a student population reflective of the whole of society
combine to create an atmosphere where excellence is the norm.

As the state's first magnet school and one of the oldest schools in
Georgia in continuous operation, we are proud of our rich history. Built
in 1901 in the style of Greek Revival Architecture, our school is in the
heart of Macon's historic district. An article in USA Today, on August
28, 2000, featured our school as a significant school for preservation
by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. A community-based
effort resulted in a 6.1 million dollar renovation and expansion of
Alexander II, expanding it from a building that accommodated less than
300 students to a capacity of up to 600. Currently on the U.S.
Department of Interior's National Register of Historic Places, our
school received the 2005 Georgia Preservation Award for Excellence in
Rehabilitation.

Alexander II is a school that serves the entire Bibb County area. In a
community where desegregation in the 1970's led to an explosion of
private schools and "white flight" from the public school system,
Alexander II is a school where black families, white families,
international families, those with great economic means and those in
poverty apply en masse for the opportunity for their children to learn
in a diverse and challenging environment. Annually we have more than 400
applications for approximately 100 openings. This deliberate choice
results in a large contingency of parents who value education, maintain
high expectations for their children and who support the programs within
our school. Most parents and staff alike find that becoming a part of
Alexander II is like gaining an extended family. In 2004-2005, our
parents donated more than 15 hours per student in "their" school.

While our magnet program stresses a curriculum that is rich in math,
science, and technology, we seek to motivate all students to become
confident, self-directed lifelong learners in every area. Parents,
teachers, administrators and the community share the responsibility of
our mission and together set high expectations for students. Constantly
seeking the most effective in best practices, our dedicated teachers
(with an *average* of more than 14 years experience per teacher and with
72.5% possessing advanced degrees) focus on providing a hands-on,
applicable approach to learning and develop programs that challenge all
students regardless of their skill level.

Alexander II is fortunate to have tremendous community support and
resources. Across the street from one of our city's finest parks and
adjacent to the campus of Mercer University and a redeveloped historic
neighborhood that serves as a national prototype for combining public
housing along with single family homes, our location is ideal. We
maintain a symbiotic relationship with Mercer University (as well as
other local colleges) as we mentor student teachers, serve as guest
presenters for student groups, teach night classes, collaborate with
professors and share facility resources. Additionally, our school has a
partnership with the Medical Center of Central Georgia and benefits from
the generosity of local benefactors, such as the Elam Alexander
Foundation, who has contributed approximately \$75,000 in the past four
years alone.

Although our school has changed drastically over the past 104 years, our
commitment to excellence has not. We are excited to be able to serve a
larger portion of our community and are proud that, as our doors have
opened wider, our students continue to excel in a warm, loving
environment that has not lost that feeling of family.

**PART IV -- INDICATORS OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS**

**1. Assessment Results**

The State of Georgia mandates a curriculum based on adopted state
standards which are currently in transition from the Quality Core
Curriculum Standards to the Georgia Performance Standards. The state
assessment system requires the administration of the Criterion
Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) in the spring of each year to all
students in grades one through eight; however, Georgia administered the
CRCT to only fourth and sixth grade students in 2001 and 2003. Overall
student success is measured in terms of "Not Meeting Standards,"
"Meeting Standards," or "Exceeding Standards." In order to meet
standards, a student must score from 300 to 349; to exceed standards, a
student's score must be 350 or above. Students scoring below 300 do not
meet standards. "Adequate Yearly Progress" (AYP) for Bibb County Schools
is determined using attendance rate, percentage of test participation,
and CRCT results for students in grades 3-6 in the areas of
reading/language arts and mathematics.

Data from the past five years for Alexander II shows a consistent
pattern of outstanding *overall* performance as well as outstanding
performance in each identified subgroup. According to our 2005 AYP
report, 97% of all students in AYP grades (3-6) met or exceeded
standards in the areas of reading/language arts. There was only a 3.4%
discrepancy between black and white students in this area with 95.3% of
black students meeting/exceeding standards and 98.7% of white students
meeting/exceeding standards. This margin was even less between all
students and other subgroups with 93.9% of students who are economically
disadvantaged meeting/exceeding standards (a difference of 3.1%) and
95.5% of students with disabilities meeting/exceeding standards (a
difference of 1.5%). Remarkably, 57.3% of all students actually
*exceeded* the standards in the area of reading/language arts.

In the area of mathematics, 96.2% of all students in AYP grades met or
exceeded standards with a discrepancy of 6.2% between black and white
students (99.1% of white students met/exceeded standards and 93.5% of
black students met/exceeded standards). There was only a 2.8% difference
in the total number meeting/exceeding and the number of economically
disadvantaged students (93.4%) meeting/exceeding while 100% of students
with disabilities met/exceeded standards in this area.

For AYP purposes, the state does not include first and second grade
data; however, we are very proud of our progress in these areas. In
first grade, 100% of our students met standards in the area of reading
in 2002, while 95% met standards in 2004 and 99% in 2005. In both 2001
and 2004 71% of our first grade students *exceeded* standards in this
area. The average number of first grade students who exceeded standards
in reading in the state of Georgia was 46%. First grade math scores are
comparable with 95% of students meeting/exceeding in 2002, 99% in 2004
and 97% in 2005. At first grade, there was a 10% difference in the
number of black students and the number of white students who met or
exceeded math standards and a 7% difference between males and females
with a success rate for males at 93%. We feel this discrepancy may exist
due to the developmental rate of boys at this young age and the high
correlation between black students and economically disadvantaged
students in our community, who often come with less vocabulary
development and limited prior knowledge on which to build.

Ninety-eight percent of second grade students met or exceeded standards
in reading as well as English/language arts in both 2004 and 2005. In
the area of mathematics, 97% of second graders met/exceeded standards in
2005 with 95% meeting/exceeding in 2002 and 2004. There was only a 1%
difference in the number of students meeting and exceeding standards in
math among subgroups.

In summary, Alexander II has consistently exhibited the ability to teach
students of varying genders, races, and socio-economic levels with
little disparity among subgroups. Our success has been particularly
noteworthy since our population has grown by almost 50% over the past 4
years. Our efforts are concentrated on continual improvement for all
students with a focus on systemically and deliberately increasing the
skills and knowledge of each child so that they not only *meet*
standards, but *exceed* them.

Data for this section was taken from the Governor's Office of Student
Achievement and the AYP link at the Georgia Department of Education. The
sites are as follows:

http://reportcard2005.gaosa.org/k12/reports.aspx?TestType=QCC&ID=611:1050
www.doe.k12.ga.us/reports/ayp_2005/performance.asp?SchoolID=611-1050-c-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0

**2. Using Assessment Results:**

Our staff is well trained in disaggregating data and using that data to
plan effective instructional activities designed to alleviate gaps in
knowledge and prevent disparity of success among subgroups. Prior to
beginning a new year with students, each teacher examines the test
scores of individuals within the class, identifying common trends as to
strengths and weaknesses. Teachers then analyze his or her personal
performance based on the test scores of students taught the previous
year. Once areas of weakness are identified and prioritized, teachers
systemically develop an instructional calendar that ensures all skills
are taught to mastery, with special attention placed on skills not yet
mastered. Periodically, students are administered benchmark assessments,
which are used diagnostically to further identify unmastered skills.
Once these skills are identified, teachers revisit the instructional
calendar, adding in daily focus mini-lessons which are taught prior to
every class. Teachers use frequent mini assessments to check for
understanding and use a variety of assessment methods. This constant
cycle of "Plan, Do, Check, Act" is a collaborative effort involving
teachers, parents, students and administrators.

A five year plan for improvement along with measurable goals in each
curriculum area has been developed with yearly action steps to ensure
attainment. These goals are in line with the expectations specified
through the "No Child Left Behind" legislation. Additionally, we have
developed target goals in every area to increase the number of students
who not only *meet* expectations, but *exceed* expectations. Our goal is
to focus on the maximum level of competency, not settle for the minimum
level.

The specific needs of students (identified through numerous sources of
data) are addressed in many ways. Teachers use a variety of methods to
differentiate instruction, and identified students are offered tutoring
through our guidance program, classroom teachers and math lab. Student
teachers, interns and volunteers work diligently with individuals and
small groups, while teachers schedule weekly remediation and enrichment
sessions. Our after school enrichment program offers tutoring for
attending students and has offered scholarships to struggling students
who are unable to pay the after school tuition.

**3. Communicating Assessment Results:**

We eagerly inform parents, students and the community of student
performance, including assessment data. The public has access to school
data through the Georgia Department of Education Website where annual
school report cards are published. The local newspaper, *The Macon
Telegraph*, publishes school performance data and carries monthly
features related to our schools. Our school website also includes much
data. Additionally, the PTA publishes a monthly newsletter that
highlights our tests results and accomplishments. Our School Council,
consisting of business partners, parents, staff and the principal
frequently study student performance and data results, offering
suggestions for School Improvement initiatives. This type of information
is presented at PTA meetings. An especially effective tool for getting
information out to the public involves our national award winning
student news team, who often conduct interviews related to student
accomplishments. These programs are telecast several times each week on
the local cable channel dedicated to our school system.

Parents are involved in every aspect of our plans for improvement and,
consequently, are repeatedly informed as to our performance results. At
the beginning of each year, teachers meet with each parent, discussing
test results, giving them test profile sheets and offering ideas for how
they may best help from home. Parents are provided periodic workshops on
effective strategies for helping students in specific skill areas.
Students who marginally met expectations or who did not meet
expectations on the CRCT the previous year are identified school wide,
and administrators meet individually with these students for "Test
Talks." Within these "Test Talks," areas of strength are discussed as
well as areas of difficulty. Strategies for improvement are developed
and shared with parents and the classroom teachers.

Parents receive regular communication from teachers through weekly
"signed papers," published classroom newsletters and e-mail group lists.
Additionally, parents have access to staff e-mail addresses; can check
grades via the Internet through *Parent Connect*; and many teachers give
out their home phone numbers. Benchmark results are shared with parents,
and teachers encourage conferences to discuss areas of concern or
clarify skills. Students who consistently experience difficulty are
placed under the guidance of a Student Support Team, of which the parent
is a member, meeting regularly to monitor progress.

**4. Sharing Success:**

Our school actively collaborates with other schools. As a leader in our
system, we are often looked to for raising the bar of excellence for
every school as we share our school improvement plans. In an effort to
provide a seamless curriculum when students move within our system, we
participate in vertical teaming meetings with other elementary schools
as well as middle and high schools within our feeder zone. Within these
discussions, we analyze the curriculum among grade levels to
specifically detect areas where gaps may occur as well as share
effective programs and strategies. Common concerns are noted and plans
initiated for addressing these concerns. Many teachers on our staff have
worked with other state and local school personnel in unpacking the new
Georgia Performance Standards as well as developing related Benchmark
assessments that are used system-wide.

Alexander II's staff leads the professional arena in Bibb County. As the
only math and science magnet school, we readily share our expertise,
materials, and facilities. We frequently organize and host district wide
math workshops, which may range from supporting hands-on instruction in
the regular classroom to training for Math 24. Our math lead teacher has
been instrumental is securing on-line access to Math 24 for students
throughout our county. For the last several years we have maintained a
partnership with a Title I School, which was in "Needs Improvement"
status. Our math lead teacher conducts workshops for them and
collaborates with their teachers in order to improve math performance.
Alexander II teachers often present at math and science conferences,
teach workshops or classes for college students and lead district wide
professional learning activities. Our lead teacher for gifted students
has been trained at the College of William and Mary and serves as a
trainer for other teachers of gifted, while counselors new to our system
are trained by our school guidance counselor.

New teachers in our district are required to spend time visiting
classrooms at a variety of schools. Teachers from throughout our county
often ask to visit our building on these days. Veteran teachers, seeking
to implement "best practices" within their own instructional programs,
have also visited our school at the suggestion of their administrators
or simply because of a personal desire for growth.

**PART V -- CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION**

1.  **Curriculum:**

The Georgia Department of Education provides our curriculum through
state standards. Our state is currently transitioning from Quality Core
Curriculum objectives (QCC) to Georgia Performance Standards (GPS). The
state curriculum is the minimum of what teachers teach and what students
learn.

Our reading/language arts curriculum was the first to transition from
QCC objectives to GPS, with full implementation now in place. Beginning
reading instruction concentrates on skills related to concepts of print,
phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension.
Students progress to the application of phonics to decode unfamiliar
words, concentrating on fluency, vocabulary and comprehension. This is a
critical point as students begin making the transition from learning to
read to reading to learn. At the upper elementary levels, students
expand and deepen their knowledge of reading, writing and speaking, as
well as their understanding of the connections among different types of
communication, using a variety of genres. Objectives for writing,
speaking and listening skills are heavily stressed at each grade level
with an emphasis on the conventions of language.

Our teachers are currently in the first transitional year between QCC
objectives and GPS in the area of mathematics in grades K-2. According
to QCC objectives, students at each level are taught skills in: geometry
and spacial sense; measurement, number sense/numeration;
fractions/decimals, patterns/ relationships; algebra, problem solving,
statistics/probability and whole number computation; estimation; and
whole number operations. GPS standards provide a developmentally
appropriate, laddered curriculum that builds on skills identified
through the following strands: numbers and operations, measurement,
geometry, data analysis and probability and process skills. The
foundation of our math program is based on a hands-on approach to
instruction, presenting concepts in multiple ways, with strong support
through technology. Concepts are introduced and used in the context of
real world phenomena, stressing application of skills and the ability
for students to solve problems using higher order cognition. Students in
grades 3-6 who excel in math receive math instruction in our math lab
daily. Our math lead teacher (a finalist for Georgia Teacher of the
Year) collaborates and team teaches with all teachers in our building.

Scientific concepts and the inquiry method are woven into every area of
our curriculum. Sixth grade has fully implemented GPS standards, while
grades 3-5 are in the first transitional year between QCC objectives and
GPS standards. Currently, K-2 students are taught objectives related to
earth/space science, inquiry, life science and physical science. In
grades 3-5 these are recurring, laddered concepts under GPS guidelines;
however, inquiry is more heavily integrated. Third grade concentrates on
these concepts as they relate to the state of Georgia, while the sixth
grade curriculum focuses on earth science.

At the elementary level, social studies will be the last curriculum area
to implement GPS standards. Within the QCC objectives, students in
grades K-5 are taught concepts related to civics, core social studies
skills, economics, geography and history. The curriculum for sixth grade
includes geography and world cultures. As you walk through our school,
evidence of our social studies curriculum abounds. Much of the
assessment in this area is in the form of projects, group work and
presentations.

Each child in our school actively participates in developmentally
appropriate health and physical education activities. Our full time
physical education instructor follows state standards concentrating on
encouraging life-long habits that contribute to healthy bodies and
promoting good choices.

State standards include fine arts objectives in the areas of dance,
general music, theater arts and visual arts. Offering an integrated
approach to curriculum provides numerous opportunities to include fine
arts each day. Our visual arts program is enhanced by our After School
program, which hires several art teachers from area high schools and
students from Mercer University to provide art instruction. Many
students participate in a yearly PTA sponsored *Reflections Program*,
awarding students in creative writing, visual arts, original composition
and photography. Our music program, led by a certified music instructor,
offers general music for students in grades K-5 each week. Alexander II
has a "superior rated" festival chorus as well as the system's only
elementary hand bell ensemble.

Foreign language instruction is taught in our After School Program.

**2. Reading:**

Our school adheres to a Balanced Literacy Approach to reading
instruction for grades K-3. It is our belief that children learn to read
best when they are immersed in a print-rich, child-centered classroom
that provides many opportunities for real life reading and writing
experiences. This, when combined with providing students the appropriate
tools and experiences that will enable them to decode, comprehend, read
with fluency, infer, make predictions, etc., ensures the success of
every student as an independent reader and writer. The components of
this program include reading aloud to students, whole class shared
reading, small group guided reading, independent reading, modeled/shared
writing, whole class interactive writing, small group/individual
"Writer's Workshop" and independent writing. While our students are
still taught letters, phonics and word attack skills, listening and
speaking are also emphasized in this integrated approach.  Our school no
longer uses a basal reader to drive reading instruction. The basal,
along with novels and reading materials from all genres, are tools in
our arsenal. While our fourth through sixth grade teachers have not been
trained in Balanced Literacy, they have learned many of the concepts
through cross-grade level sharing with our K-3 teachers and,
consequently, have begun implementation of various components within
this program. Our fourth through sixth grade teachers, using standards
as the driving force of their curriculum, choose from a variety of
printed materials as they integrate the curriculum. Novel studies,
projects, book reports, group activities and research activities related
to other curriculum areas are a few of the strategies used at this level
to foster a love of reading while also teaching reading skills for
purpose. Another important component to our reading program is the
Accelerated Reader Program. At the beginning of each year, each grade
level sets point goals for students. Those students reaching their goal
by the end of the year attend a chauffer driven limousine "Mystery
Trip." While students sometimes just begin reading to "earn their
points," they soon discover the "addiction" that reading can become.
Often in the lunchroom, we have to remind students that they must eat
before they can read!

**3. Science:**

As a science magnet school, it is critical that we offer students much
more than the minimum in this area. Students are taught scientific
skills and concepts, along with the inquiry method within the regular
classroom, in our science lab, around our campus, and on scientific
excursions. Each year fourth grade students visit Rock Eagle 4-H Camp
for several days of scientific exploration, and our fifth grade students
visit Jekyll Island off the coast of Georgia for outdoor seashore
environmental studies. Our sixth grade students will visit the
Smithsonian this spring. School enrollment seems to grow weekly as we
watch our rabbits, finches, fish, mice, gerbils and guinea pigs
multiply. When you include Jake the Snake, Iggy the Iguana and a flying
sugar glider you really end up with a menagerie of true life
opportunities for learning.

Before renovation, a garden and pond existed; however, it had to be
demolished to allow for our building's expansion. Through the combined
efforts of several community grants totaling more than \$25,000, our PTA
and school funds, we are well on our way to creating a working garden
area. This beautiful area is complete with a pond, a large fountain, a
sundial, an outdoor classroom, sinks, teaching stations, planting areas
and plants indigenous to Georgia (part of our new GPS standards). The
layout and design have been developed with input from students,
teachers, parents, our architect and an environmental landscaper. In
fact, parents, teachers and students are donating much of the work.

Our science lead teacher works collaboratively with homeroom teachers,
planning opportunities for students to experience outstanding
demonstrations and experiments that would be more difficult to do in the
regular classroom. Whether lighting up a pickle or dissecting frogs,
students develop a life-long love of science and learn far more than the
minimum expectations of state standards. Students begin learning the
scientific process as soon as they enter our school and apply it as they
complete science fair projects, study our animals or grow vegetables in
the garden. Even our youngest students participate in science projects
as teachers guide them through the processes and set up experimentation
stations. Students in fourth through sixth grades are required to
participate in the annual school science fair.

**4. Instructional Methods:**

At Alexander II, our teachers use a variety of instructional methods to
effectively meet individual needs of students. Our curriculum and
methods of delivery are designed around the concept that, while students
learn differently, they learn best when actively engaged in activities
that fit their unique learning styles. We provide an integrated
curriculum in a print-rich environment supported by manipulatives,
centers and hands-on learning activities, offering students numerous
opportunities to fully master skills and concepts through
differentiation of instruction, individualized attention and extra time
on task. Higher order thinking and problem solving are integrated into
every facet of our curriculum.

Special programs are available to address student needs both in the
regular classroom through collaboration and team teaching and as
separate instructional opportunities. Gifted students attend class for a
full day each week, using a researched-based model from the College of
William and Mary. Advanced math students in grades 4-6 receive daily
instruction in our math lab, using a challenging, hands-on curriculum,
focusing on application of higher order thinking skills in real life
situations. Students in our special education program (with the
exception of speech/language) are served within the regular classroom
using a team teaching model with a regular education teacher and a
special needs teacher. Our Early Intervention Program uses a combination
of team teaching in the regular classroom and small group instruction.
Parents, retired educators, area college students and community
volunteers regularly assist in tutoring individuals and small groups of
students. Our guidance counselor, lead teachers, after school staff and
other staff members plan morning and afternoon tutoring sessions, and
each grade level offers enrichment and remediation opportunities
throughout the day.

Parent help sessions are offered to provide suggestions for assisting
students at home. Sometimes these are held at night or in the afternoons
after school, while at other times, we might send out special
invitations to select parents inviting them to a "Lunch and Learn,"
where a teacher leads a lesson on how to practice a select skill at
home, while students and parents enjoy a sack lunch.

Every minute is important! As students arrive early in the mornings or
wait for rides in the afternoon, we providing supervised study sessions
where students read, practice skills or play Math 24.

**5. Professional Development:**

Our state, system and school offer numerous professional development
opportunities that result in improved learning activities for our
students. Our staff is involved in the unpacking of the new Georgia
Performance Standards while transitioning from Quality Core Curriculum
objectives. The principal has recently participated in the Georgia
Leadership Institute for School Improvement, a two-year process
stressing best practices and designed to encourage continual growth.
Training at all levels is based on research-based best practices
including differentiation of instruction, brain-based research, planning
for instruction using a backward design, closing gaps in achievement
among subgroups, curriculum alignment and student assessment (including
rubrics). Teachers and administrators in Bibb County have been trained
extensively by nationally renowned practitioners Gerald Anderson and
Patricia Davenport in their process of *Closing the Achievement Gap
(2002).*

In order to be Highly Qualified, teachers are required to complete staff
development opportunities mandated and provided from the system level.
While all teachers are expected to participate in some classes, such as
*Framework for Understanding Poverty* (Payne, 1998), Analyzing Data,
Technology Integration in the Classroom, Character Education and
orientation to new textbooks, most opportunities are grade level or
subject area specific. Teachers in Kindergarten through the third grade
must be trained in Linking the Language, an integrated approach to
teaching science and social studies using trade books; Balanced
Literacy, Calendar Math; and Digi-Blocks, a hands-on approach to
teaching math skills. Fourth and fifth grade teachers must also be
trained in Digi-Blocks, Calendar Math, Middle Grades Reading, Middle
Grades Writing, Middle Grades Literacy and Teaching Science through
Inquiry. Sixth grade teachers who teach math or science must have
concentrations in these areas in addition to the requirements for fourth
and fifth grade teachers.

At the school level, we reserve each Monday to work as a staff in some
way. On the first Monday of each month we have a large group staff
meeting and discuss overall issues or share what we are doing at various
grade levels. On the next Monday, we meet across grade levels,
discerning strengths and weaknesses of our students and programs and
analyzing the curriculum to ensure there are no gaps. On the third
Monday, we again meet as a whole staff for professional learning,
sharing information from conferences or book studies. The fourth Monday
is reserved for our teachers to plan SST/504 meetings with parents.
Since we have no funded planning time, we have creatively used our
kindergarten paraprofessionals before school and for the first 30
minutes of each day to provide release time for teachers so that each
grade level is able to have collaborative planning at least one hour,
once a week. Most grade levels meet far more often, however, making the
most of time before or after school.

# PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS

**GEORGIA CRITERION-REFERENCED TESTS RESULTS**

Subject [**Reading**]{.underline} Grade [**1^st^**]{.underline} Test
**[Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT)]{.underline}**

Edition/Publication Year [2002,2004. 2005 (new publication each
year)]{.underline} Publisher \_[Riverside Publishing]{.underline}

  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                  2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001

  Testing month                   April       April       Not Given   April       Not Given

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        100%        NG          93%         NG
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  \% At Exceeds State             69%         71%         NG          71%         NG
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  Number of students tested       83          62          0           59          NG

  Percent of total students       100%        100%        0%          100%        0%
  tested                                                                          

  Number of students              0           0           0           0           0
  alternatively assessed                                                          

  Percent of students             0%          0%          0%          0%          0%
  alternatively assessed                                                          

                                                                                  

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                 

  1\. Black Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        100%        NG          93%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   42%         59%         NG          63%         NG

  Number of students tested       31          22          NG          30          NG

  2\. White Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        100%        NG          95%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   83%         78%         NG          91%         NG

  Number of students tested       47          36          NG          23          NG

  3\. Male Students                                                               

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        100%        NG          93%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   64%         70%         NG          63%         NG

  Number of students tested       45          30          NG          27          NG

  4\. Female Students                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        100%        NG          96%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   74%         72%         NG          83%         NG

  Number of students tested       38          32          NG          30          NG

  5\. Students without                                                            
  Disabilities                                                                    

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        100%        NG          98%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   70%         71%         NG          75%         NG

  Number of students tested       79          56          NG          53          NG

  6\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                  

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        100%        NG          INA         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   36%         58%         NG          INA         NG

  Number of students tested       25          26          NG          INA         NG

  7\. Not Economically                                                            
  Disadvantaged                                                                   

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        100%        NG          INA         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   83%         81%         NG          INA         NG

  Number of students tested       58          36          NG          INA         NG
  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

> INA -- Information Not Available --Data was not collected by state

NG -- Not Given - Due to issues at the state level with test security,
the CRCT was only administered to fourth and sixth grade students in
Georgia during the 2002-2003 school year. It was also not administered
to other grades during the 2000-2001 school year.

**GEORGIA CRITERION-REFERENCED TESTS RESULTS**

Subject [**Mathematics**]{.underline} Grade [**1^st^**]{.underline} Test
**[Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT)]{.underline}**

Edition/Publication Year [2002,2004. 2005 (new publication each
year)]{.underline} Publisher \_[Riverside Publishing]{.underline}

  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ------- ----------- ------- ----------- ------- ----------- -------
                                  2004-2005   2003-2004           2002-2003           2001-2002           2000-2001   

  Testing month                   April                   March               Not                 March               Not
                                                                              Given                                   Given

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                                                                 

  \% At or Above Meets State      96%                     100%                NG                  95%                 NG
  Standards**\***                                                                                                     

  \% At Exceeds State             57%                     65%                 NG                  58%                 NG
  Standards**\***                                                                                                     

  Number of students tested       83                      62                  NG                  59                  NG

  Percent of total students       100%                    100%                NG                  100%                NG
  tested                                                                                                              

  Number of students              0                       0                   NG                  0                   NG
  alternatively assessed                                                                                              

  Percent of students             0%                      0%                  NG                  0%                  NG
  alternatively assessed                                                                                              

                                                                                                                      

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                                                     

  1\. Black Students                                                                                                  

  \% At or Above Meets State      90%                     96%                 NG                  93%                 NG
  Standards                                                                                                           

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   39%                     41%                 NG                  43%                 NG

  Number of students tested       31                      22                  NG                  30                  NG

  2\. White Students                                                                                                  

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%                    100%                NG                  96%                 NG
  Standards                                                                                                           

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   68%                     78%                 NG                  74%                 NG

  Number of students tested       47                      36                  NG                  23                  NG

  3\. Male Students                                                                                                   

  \% At or Above Meets State      93%                     97%                 NG                  93%                 NG
  Standards                                                                                                           

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   58%                     63%                 NG                  63%                 NG

  Number of students tested       45                      30                  NG                  27                  NG

  4\. Female Students                                                                                                 

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%                    100%                NG                  97%                 NG
  Standards                                                                                                           

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   55%                     66%                 NG                  57%                 NG

  Number of students tested       38                      32                  NG                  30                  NG

  5\. Students without                                                                                                
  Disabilities                                                                                                        

  \% At or Above Meets State      97%                     100%                NG                  98%                 NG
  Standards                                                                                                           

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   59%                     64%                 NG                  62%                 NG

  Number of students tested       79                      56                  NG                  53                  NG

  6\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                                                      

  \% At or Above Meets State      96%                     100%                NG                  INA                 NG
  Standards                                                                                                           

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   36%                     50%                 NG                  INA                 NG

  Number of students tested       25                      26                  NG                  INA                 NG

  7\. Not Economically                                                                                                
  Disadvantaged                                                                                                       

  \% At or Above Meets State      97%                     97%                 NG                  INA                 NG
  Standards                                                                                                           

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   66%                     75%                 NG                  INA                 NG

  Number of students tested       58                      36                  NG                  INA                 NG
  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ------- ----------- ------- ----------- ------- ----------- -------

> INA -- Information Not Available
>
> NG -- Not Given - Due to issues at the state level with test security,
> the CRCT was only administered to fourth and sixth grade students in
> Georgia during the 2002-2003 school year. It was also not administered
> to other grades during the 2000-2001 school year.

**GEORGIA CRITERION-REFERENCED TESTS RESULTS**

Subject [**Reading**]{.underline} Grade [**2nd**]{.underline} Test
**[Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT)]{.underline}**

Edition/Publication Year [2002,2004. 2005 (new publication each
year)]{.underline} Publisher \_[Riverside Publishing]{.underline}

  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                  2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001

  Testing month                   April       March       Not Given   March       Not Given

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      98%         98%         NG          94%         NG
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  \% At Exceeds State             82%         75%         NG          68%         NG
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  Number of students tested       74          84          NG          66          NG

  Percent of total students       100%        100%        NG          100%        NG
  tested                                                                          

  Number of students              0           0           NG          0           NG
  alternatively assessed                                                          

  Percent of students             0%          0%          NG          0%          NG
  alternatively assessed                                                          

                                                                                  

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                 

  1\. Black Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      97%         95%         NG          97%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   77%         67%         NG          64%         NG

  Number of students tested       30          43          NG          33          NG

  2\. White Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        100%        NG          90%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   88%         84%         NG          74%         NG

  Number of students tested       40          38          NG          31          NG

  3\. Male Students                                                               

  \% At or Above Meets State      97%         98%         NG          87%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   81%         70%         NG          56%         NG

  Number of students tested       37          43          NG          32          NG

  4\. Female Students                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        97%         NG          100%        NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   84%         80%         NG          79%         NG

  Number of students tested       37          41          NG          34          NG

  5\. Students without                                                            
  Disabilities                                                                    

  \% At or Above Meets State      99%         98%         NG          95%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   81%         76%         NG          70%         NG

  Number of students tested       67          79          NG          63          NG

  6\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                  

  \% At or Above Meets State      96%         95%         NG          INA         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   71%         65%         NG          INA         NG

  Number of students tested       28          23          NG          INA         NG

  7\. Not Economically                                                            
  Disadvantaged                                                                   

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        99%         NG          INA         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   89%         79%         NG          INA         NG

  Number of students tested       46          61          NG          INA         NG
  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

> INA -- Information Not Available
>
> NG -- Not Given - Due to issues at the state level with test security,
> the CRCT was only administered to fourth and sixth grade students in
> Georgia during the 2002-2003 school year. It was also not administered
> to other grades during the 2000-2001 school year.

## 

## 

## 

## 

## GEORGIA CRITERION-REFERENCED TESTS RESULTS

Subject [**Mathematics**]{.underline} Grade [2nd]{.underline} Test
**[Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT)]{.underline}**

Edition/Publication Year [2002,2004. 2005 (new publication each
year)]{.underline} Publisher \_[Riverside Publishing]{.underline}

  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                  2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001

  Testing month                   April       April       Not Given   April       Not Given

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      98%         95%         NG          93%         NG
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  \% At Exceeds State             49%         44%         NG          32%         NG
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  Number of students tested       74          84          NG          66          NG

  Percent of total students       100%        100%        NG          100%        NG
  tested                                                                          

  Number of students              0           0           NG          0           NG
  alternatively assessed                                                          

  Percent of students             0%          0           NG          0           NG
  alternatively assessed                                                          

                                                                                  

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                 

  1\. Black Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      97%         91%         NG          94%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   30%         30%         NG          18%         NG

  Number of students tested       30          43          NG          33          NG

  2\. White Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      98%         100%        NG          90%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   62%         61%         NG          45%         NG

  Number of students tested       40          38          NG          31          NG

  3\. Male Students                                                               

  \% At or Above Meets State      95%         96%         NG          90%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   54%         49%         NG          31%         NG

  Number of students tested       37          43          NG          32          NG

  4\. Female Students                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        95%         NG          94%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   43%         39%         NG          32%         NG

  Number of students tested       37          41          NG          34          NG

  5\. Students without                                                            
  Disabilities                                                                    

  \% At or Above Meets State      97%         95%         NG          93%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   49%         44%         NG          30%         NG

  Number of students tested       67          79          NG          63          NG

  6\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                  

  \% At or Above Meets State      96%         96%         NG          INA         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   25%         43%         NG          INA         NG

  Number of students tested       28          23          NG          INA         NG

  7\. Not Economically                                                            
  Disadvantaged                                                                   

  \% At or Above Meets State      98%         95%         NG          INA         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   63%         44%         NG          INA         NG

  Number of students tested       46          61          NG          INA         NG
  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

> INA -- Information Not Available
>
> NG -- Not Given - Due to issues at the state level with test security,
> the CRCT was only administered to fourth and sixth grade students in
> Georgia during the 2002-2003 school year. It was also not administered
> to other grades during the 2000-2001 school year.

**GEORGIA CRITERION-REFERENCED TESTS RESULTS**

Subject [**Reading**]{.underline} Grade [**3rd**]{.underline} Test
**[Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT)]{.underline}**

Edition/Publication Year [2002,2004. 2005 (new publication each
year)]{.underline} Publisher \_[Riverside Publishing]{.underline}

  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                  2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001

  Testing month                   April       April       Not Given   April       Not Given

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      99%         98%         NG          98%         NG
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  \% At Exceeds State             60%         69%         NG          53%         NG
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  Number of students tested       75          80          NG          43          NG

  Percent of total students       100%        100%        NG          100%        NG
  tested                                                                          

  Number of students              0           0           NG          0           NG
  alternatively assessed                                                          

  Percent of students             0%          0%          NG          0%          NG
  alternatively assessed                                                          

                                                                                  

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                 

  1\. Black Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      98%         100%        NG          94%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   44%         59%         NG          47%         NG

  Number of students tested       41          41          NG          19          NG

  2\. White Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        94%         NG          100%        NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   81%         77%         NG          59%         NG

  Number of students tested       31          35          NG          22          NG

  3\. Male Students                                                               

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        97%         NG          100%        NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   61%         58%         NG          55%         NG

  Number of students tested       38          31          NG          20          NG

  4\. Female Students                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      97%         98%         NG          95%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   59%         76%         NG          50%         NG

  Number of students tested       37          49          NG          22          NG

  5\. Students without                                                            
  Disabilities                                                                    

  \% At or Above Meets State      98%         97%         NG          98%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   62%         69%         NG          50%         NG

  Number of students tested       69          78          NG          40          NG

  6\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                  

  \% At or Above Meets State      96%         94%         NG          INA         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   40%         47%         NG          INA         NG

  Number of students tested       25          32          NG          INA         NG

  7\. Not Economically                                                            
  Disadvantaged                                                                   

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        100%        NG          INA         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   70%         83%         NG          INA         NG

  Number of students tested       50          48          NG          INA         NG
  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

> INA -- Information Not Available
>
> NG -- Not Given - Due to issues at the state level with test security,
> the CRCT was only administered to fourth and sixth grade students in
> Georgia during the 2002-2003 school year. It was also not administered
> to other grades during the 2000-2001 school year.

## 

## 

## 

## 

## GEORGIA CRITERION-REFERENCED TESTS RESULTS

Subject [**Mathematics**]{.underline} Grade [**3rd**]{.underline} Test
**[Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT)]{.underline}**

Edition/Publication Year [2002,2004. 2005 (new publication each
year)]{.underline} Publisher \_[Riverside Publishing]{.underline}

  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                  2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001

  Testing month                   April       April       Not Given   April       Not Given

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      97%         95%         NG          95%         NG
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  \% At Exceeds State             33%         45%         NG          35%         NG
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  Number of students tested       75          80          NG          43          NG

  Percent of total students       100%        100%        NG          100%        NG
  tested                                                                          

  Number of students              0           0           NG          0           NG
  alternatively assessed                                                          

  Percent of students             0%          0%          NG          0%          NG
  alternatively assessed                                                          

                                                                                  

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                 

  1\. Black Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      95%         95%         NG          90%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   22%         37%         NG          16%         NG

  Number of students tested       41          41          NG          19          NG

  2\. White Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        94%         NG          100%        NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   48%         51%         NG          55%         NG

  Number of students tested       31          35          NG          22          NG

  3\. Male Students                                                               

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        90%         NG          95%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   42%         48%         NG          45%         NG

  Number of students tested       38          31          NG          20          NG

  4\. Female Students                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      94%         98%         NG          95%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   24%         43%         NG          27%         NG

  Number of students tested       37          49          NG          22          NG

  5\. Students without                                                            
  Disabilities                                                                    

  \% At or Above Meets State      97%         96%         NG          95%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   33%         45%         NG          35%         NG

  Number of students tested       69          78          NG          40          NG

  6\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                  

  \% At or Above Meets State      92%         91%         NG          INA         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   28%         25%         NG          INA         NG

  Number of students tested       25          32          NG          INA         NG

  7\. Not Economically                                                            
  Disadvantaged                                                                   

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        98%         NG          INA         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   36%         58%         NG          INA         NG

  Number of students tested       50          48          NG          INA         NG
  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

> INA -- Information Not Available
>
> NG -- Not Given - Due to issues at the state level with test security,
> the CRCT was only administered to fourth and sixth grade students in
> Georgia during the 2002-2003 school year. It was also not administered
> to other grades during the 2000-2001 school year.

## 

## 

## 

## GEORGIA CRITERION-REFERENCED TESTS RESULTS

Subject [**Reading**]{.underline} Grade [4th]{.underline} Test
**[Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT)]{.underline}**

Edition/Publication Year [2001,2002,2003,2004,2005 (Revised
Annually)]{.underline} Publisher [Riverside Publishing]{.underline}

  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                  2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001

  Testing month                   April       April       April       April       April

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      99%         91%         90%         86%         91
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  \% At Exceeds State             74%         61%         60%         43%         53
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  Number of students tested       84          69          47          44          45

  Percent of total students       100%        100%        100%        100%        100
  tested                                                                          

  Number of students              0           0           0           0           0
  alternatively assessed                                                          

  Percent of students             0%          0%          0%          0%          0
  alternatively assessed                                                          

                                                                                  

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                 

  1\. Black Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      98%         85%         86%         83%         87%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   60%         47%         38%         29%         32%

  Number of students tested       47          32          21          24          22

  2\. White Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        97%         91%         94%         96%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   91%         71%         79%         63%         74%

  Number of students tested       33          34          24          16          23

  3\. Male Students                                                               

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        84%         96%         96%         96%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   69%         55%         70%         48%         57%

  Number of students tested       32          31          23          21          23

  4\. Female Students                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      98%         98%         83%         80%         86%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   77%         66%         50%         40%         50%

  Number of students tested       52          38          24          20          22

  5\. Students without                                                            
  Disabilities                                                                    

  \% At or Above Meets State      98%         91%         89%         90%         91%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   73%         61%         58%         45%         53%

  Number of students tested       83          67          45          40          45

  6\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                  

  \% At or Above Meets State      97%         89%         76%         INA         INA
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   59%         41%         24%         INA         INA

  Number of students tested       32          27          21          INA         INA

  7\. Not Economically                                                            
  Disadvantaged                                                                   

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        93%         100%        INA         INA
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   83%         74%         88%         INA         INA

  Number of students tested       52          42          26          INA         INA
  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

> INA -- Information Not Available
>
> NG -- Not Given - Due to issues at the state level with test security,
> the CRCT was only administered to fourth and sixth grade students in
> Georgia during the 2002-2003 school year. It was also not administered
> to other grades during the 2000-2001 school year.

## 

## 

## 

## 

## GEORGIA CRITERION-REFERENCED TESTS RESULTS

Subject [**Mathematics**]{.underline} Grade [**4th**]{.underline} Test
**[Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT)]{.underline}**

Edition/Publication Year [2001,2002,2003,2004,2005 (Revised
Annually)]{.underline} Publisher [Riverside Publishing]{.underline}

  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                  2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001

  Testing month                   April       March       March       March       March

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      93%         89%         85%         84%         91%
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  \% At Exceeds State             37%         32%         32%         20%         26%
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  Number of students tested       84          69          47          44          43

  Percent of total students       100%        100%        100%        100%        100%
  tested                                                                          

  Number of students              0           0           0           0           0
  alternatively assessed                                                          

  Percent of students             0%          0%          0%          0%          0%
  alternatively assessed                                                          

                                                                                  

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                 

  1\. Black Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      90%         84%         86%         75%         80%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   60%         47%         5%          17%         10%

  Number of students tested       47          32          21          24          20

  2\. White Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        97%         92%         100%        100%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   91%         71%         54%         31%         39%

  Number of students tested       33          34          24          16          23

  3\. Male Students                                                               

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        84%         87%         90%         100%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   69%         55%         35%         19%         27%

  Number of students tested       32          31          23          21          22

  4\. Female Students                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      98%         97%         84%         80%         81%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   77%         66%         29%         25%         24%

  Number of students tested       52          38          24          20          21

  5\. Students without                                                            
  Disabilities                                                                    

  \% At or Above Meets State      93%         88%         84%         88%         91%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   36%         31%         31%         23%         26%

  Number of students tested       83          67          45          40          43

  6\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                  

  \% At or Above Meets State      91%         78%         67%         INA         INA
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   16%         22%         10%         INA         INA

  Number of students tested       32          27          21          INA         INA

  7\. Not Economically                                                            
  Disadvantaged                                                                   

  \% At or Above Meets State      94%         95%         100%        INA         INA
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   50%         38%         50%         INA         INA

  Number of students tested       52          42          26          INA         INA
  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

> INA -- Information Not Available
>
> NG -- Not Given - Due to issues at the state level with test security,
> the CRCT was only administered to fourth and sixth grade students in
> Georgia during the 2002-2003 school year. It was also not administered
> to other grades during the 2000-2001 school year.

**GEORGIA CRITERION-REFERENCED TESTS RESULTS**

Subject [**Reading**]{.underline} Grade [**5th**]{.underline} Test
**[Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT)]{.underline}**

Edition/Publication Year [2002,2004. 2005 (new publication each
year)]{.underline} Publisher \_[Riverside Publishing]{.underline}

  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                  2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001

  Testing month                   April       April       Not Given   April       Not Given

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      96%         94%         NG          94%         NG
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  \% At Exceeds State             56%         54%         NG          51%         NG
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  Number of students tested       72          50          NG          47          NG

  Percent of total students       100%        100%        NG          100%        NG
  tested                                                                          

  Number of students              0           0           NG          0           NG
  alternatively assessed                                                          

  Percent of students             0%          0%          NG          0%          NG
  alternatively assessed                                                          

                                                                                  

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                 

  1\. Black Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      91%         91%         NG          91%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   27%         39%         NG          26%         NG

  Number of students tested       33          23          NG          23          NG

  2\. White Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        96%         NG          96%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   81%         68%         NG          75%         NG

  Number of students tested       37          25          NG          24          NG

  3\. Male Students                                                               

  \% At or Above Meets State      93%         100%        NG          96%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   61%         60%         NG          60%         NG

  Number of students tested       31          25          NG          25          NG

  4\. Female Students                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      97%         88%         NG          91%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   51%         48%         NG          41%         NG

  Number of students tested       41          25          NG          22          NG

  5\. Students without                                                            
  Disabilities                                                                    

  \% At or Above Meets State      95%         93%         NG          93%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   54%         52%         NG          51%         NG

  Number of students tested       70          46          NG          45          NG

  6\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                  

  \% At or Above Meets State      93%         85%         NG          INA         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   34%         33%         NG          INA         NG

  Number of students tested       32          21          NG          INA         NG

  7\. Not Economically                                                            
  Disadvantaged                                                                   

  \% At or Above Meets State      97%         100%        NG          INA         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   72%         69%         NG          INA         NG

  Number of students tested       40          29          NG          INA         NG
  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

> INA -- Information Not Available
>
> NG -- Not Given - Due to issues at the state level with test security,
> the CRCT was only administered to fourth and sixth grade students in
> Georgia during the 2002-2003 school year. It was also not administered
> to other grades during the 2000-2001 school year.

**GEORGIA CRITERION-REFERENCED TESTS RESULTS**

Subject [**Mathematics**]{.underline} Grade [**5th**]{.underline} Test
**[Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT)]{.underline}**

Edition/Publication Year [2002,2004. 2005 (new publication each
year)]{.underline} Publisher \_[Riverside Publishing]{.underline}

  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                  2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001

  Testing month                   April       April       Not Given   April       Not Given

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      99%         96%         NG          92%         NG
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  \% At Exceeds State             35%         34%         NG          26%         NG
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  Number of students tested       72          50          NG          47          NG

  Percent of total students       100%        100%        NG          100%        NG
  tested                                                                          

  Number of students              0           0           NG          0           NG
  alternatively assessed                                                          

  Percent of students             0%          0%          NG          0%          NG
  alternatively assessed                                                          

                                                                                  

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                 

  1\. Black Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      97%         91%         NG          88%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   18%         9%          NG          9%          NG

  Number of students tested       33          23          NG          23          NG

  2\. White Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        96%         NG          96%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   51%         56%         NG          42%         NG

  Number of students tested       37          25          NG          24          NG

  3\. Male Students                                                               

  \% At or Above Meets State      97%         96%         NG          96%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   32%         40%         NG          32%         NG

  Number of students tested       31          25          NG          25          NG

  4\. Female Students                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        92%         NG          86%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   37%         28%         NG          18%         NG

  Number of students tested       41          25          NG          22          NG

  5\. Students without                                                            
  Disabilities                                                                    

  \% At or Above Meets State      98%         93%         NG          91%         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   34%         30%         NG          22%         NG

  Number of students tested       70          46          NG          45          NG

  6\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                  

  \% At or Above Meets State      96%         90%         NG          INA         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   12%         19%         NG          INA         NG

  Number of students tested       32          21          NG          INA         NG

  7\. Not Economically                                                            
  Disadvantaged                                                                   

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        97%         NG          INA         NG
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   52%         45%         NG          INA         NG

  Number of students tested       40          29          NG          INA         NG
  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

> INA -- Information Not Available
>
> NG -- Not Given - Due to issues at the state level with test security,
> the CRCT was only administered to fourth and sixth grade students in
> Georgia during the 2002-2003 school year. It was also not administered
> to other grades during the 2000-2001 school year.

**GEORGIA CRITERION-REFERENCED TESTS RESULTS**

Subject [**Reading**]{.underline} Grade [**6th**]{.underline} Test
**[Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT)]{.underline}**

Edition/Publication Year [2002,2004. 2005 (new publication each
year)]{.underline} Publisher \_[Riverside Publishing]{.underline}

  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                  2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001

  Testing month                   April       April       April       April       April

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      94%         94%         95%         100%        100%
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  \% At Exceeds State             72%         54%         64%         58%         87%
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  Number of students tested       40          35          36          43          23

  Percent of total students       100%        100%        100%        100%        100%
  tested                                                                          

  Number of students              0           0           0           0           0
  alternatively assessed                                                          

  Percent of students             0%          0%          0%          0%          0%
  alternatively assessed                                                          

                                                                                  

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                 

  1\. Black Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      90%         91%         100%        100%        100%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   65%         36%         57%         44%         92%

  Number of students tested       20          91          21          18          12

  2\. White Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        100%        86%         100%        100%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   83%         85%         73%         68%         80%

  Number of students tested       18          13          15          22          10

  3\. Male Students                                                               

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        94%         94%         100%        100%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   72%         47%         53%         67%         100%

  Number of students tested       18          17          17          18          11

  4\. Female Students                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      91%         94%         95%         100%        100%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   73%         61%         74%         52%         75%

  Number of students tested       22          18          19          25          12

  5\. Students without                                                            
  Disabilities                                                                    

  \% At or Above Meets State      95%         94%         94%         100%        100%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   71%         54%         63%         58%         87%

  Number of students tested       38          35          35          43          23

  6\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                  

  \% At or Above Meets State      90%         87%         95%         INA         INA
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   52%         56%         60%         INA         INA

  Number of students tested       21          16          20          INA         INA

  7\. Not Economically                                                            
  Disadvantaged                                                                   

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        100%        94%         INA         INA
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   95%         53%         69%         INA         INA

  Number of students tested       19          19          16          INA         INA
  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

> INA -- Information Not Available
>
> NG -- Not Given - Due to issues at the state level with test security,
> the CRCT was only administered to fourth and sixth grade students in
> Georgia during the 2002-2003 school year. It was also not administered
> to other grades during the 2000-2001 school year.

**GEORGIA CRITERION-REFERENCED TESTS RESULTS**

Subject [**Mathematics**]{.underline} Grade [**6th**]{.underline} Test
**[Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT)]{.underline}**

Edition/Publication Year [2002,2004. 2005 (new publication each
year)]{.underline} Publisher \_[Riverside Publishing]{.underline}

  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                  2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002   2000-2001

  Testing month                   April       April       April       April       April

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      98%         91%         92%         100%        91%
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  \% At Exceeds State             35%         40%         28%         53%         43%
  Standards**\***                                                                 

  Number of students tested       40          35          36          43          23

  Percent of total students       100%        100%        100%        100%        100%
  tested                                                                          

  Number of students              0           0           0           0           0
  alternatively assessed                                                          

  Percent of students             0%          0%          0%          0%          0%
  alternatively assessed                                                          

                                                                                  

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                 

  1\. Black Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      95%         91%         90%         100%        92%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   20%         32%         19%         33%         33%

  Number of students tested       20          22          21          18          12

  2\. White Students                                                              

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        92%         93%         100%        90%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   50%         54%         40%         68%         50%

  Number of students tested       18          13          15          22          10

  3\. Male Students                                                               

  \% At or Above Meets State      94%         100%        88%         100%        100%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   33%         41%         35%         61%         55%

  Number of students tested       18          17          17          18          11

  4\. Female Students                                                             

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        83%         95%         100%        83%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   36%         39%         21%         48%         33%

  Number of students tested       22          18          19          25          12

  5\. Students without                                                            
  Disabilities                                                                    

  \% At or Above Meets State      97%         91%         91%         100%        91%
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   32%         40%         26%         53%         43%

  Number of students tested       38          35          35          43          23

  6\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                  

  \% At or Above Meets State      95%         87%         90%         INA         INA
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   24%         38%         25%         INA         INA

  Number of students tested       21          16          20          INA         INA

  7\. Not Economically                                                            
  Disadvantaged                                                                   

  \% At or Above Meets State      100%        95%         94%         INA         INA
  Standards                                                                       

  \% At Exceeds State Standards   95%         42%         31%         INA         INA

  Number of students tested       19          19          16          INA         INA
  ------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

> INA -- Information Not Available
>
> NG -- Not Given - Due to issues at the state level with test security,
> the CRCT was only administered to fourth and sixth grade students in
> Georgia during the 2002-2003 school year. It was also not administered
> to other grades during the 2000-2001 school year.