##### U.S. Department of Education November 2002

**2002-2003 *No Child Left Behind---Blue Ribbon Schools Program***

**Cover Sheet**

Name of Principal [Mr. Douglas L. Lesley]{.underline}

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

Official School Name [West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School]{.underline}

(As it should appear in the official records)

School Mailing Address [1105 North Grant Street]{.underline}
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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

[West Lafayette , IN 47906]{.underline}
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

City State Zip Code+4 (9 digits total)

Tel.(765[) 746-0400]{.underline} Fax [(765) 746-0422]{.underline}

Website/URL [www.k12.in.us](http://www.k12.in.us/) Email
<LesleyD@wl.k12.in.us>

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)

*Private Schools: If the information requested is not applicable, write
N/A in the space.*

Name of Superintendent Dr. Stella
Batagiannis\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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

District Name West Lafayette Community School Corporation, 1130 N.
Salisbury, West Lafayette, IN

47906, (765) 746-1602.

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

(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 II ‑ DEMOGRAPHIC DATA]{.underline}**

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

1\. Number of schools in the district: \_ 2\_\_ Elementary schools

\_\_\_\_\_ Middle schools

\_\_1\_\_ Junior/senior high school (combined)

\_\_3\_\_ TOTAL

2\. District Per Pupil Expenditure: \_\_\$9314\_\_

Average State Per Pupil Expenditure: \_\_\$6054\_\_

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

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

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

4\. [3]{.underline} Number of years the principal has been in her/his
position at this school.

If fewer than three years, how long was the previous principal at this
school?

5\. Number of students enrolled at each grade level or its equivalent in
applying school: (2002-03 data)

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

  **K**                                                     **7**       69        74          143

  **1**                                                     **8**       80        103         183

  **2**                                                     **9**       84        102         186

  **3**                                                     **10**      108       80          188

  **4**                                                     **11**      74        98          172

  **5**                                                     **12**      77        81          158

  **6**                                                     Other                             

                                    **TOTAL                                                   1030
                                    STUDENTS                                                  
                                    IN THE                                                    
                                    APPLYING                                                  
                                    SCHOOL**                                                  
  ----------- --------- ----------- ---------- --------- -- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------

6\. Racial/ethnic composition of [79.0]{.underline} % White

the students in the school: [4.0]{.underline}% Black or African American

[2.0]{.underline}% Hispanic or Latino

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

[0.0]{.underline}% American Indian/Alaskan Native

\_\_\_\_\_\_ [1.0]{.underline}% Multicultural

**100% Total**

7\. Student turnover, or mobility rate, during the past year:
[5.57%]{.underline}

> (This rate includes the total number of students who transferred to or
> from different schools between October 1 and the end of the school
> year, divided by the total number of students in the school as of
> October 1, multiplied by 100.) (2001-2002 results)

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

  **(2)**     Number of students who transferred 37
              ***from*** the school after        
              October 1 until the end of the     
              year.                              

  **(3)**     Subtotal of all transferred        63
              students \[sum of rows (1) and     
              (2)\]                              

  **(4)**     Total number of students in the    1130
              school as of October 1             

  **(5)**     Subtotal in row (3) divided by     .0557
              total in row (4)                   

  **(6)**     Amount in row (5) multiplied by    5.57
              100                                
  ----------- ---------------------------------- ------------------------

8\. Limited English Proficient students in the school:
[2.2%]{.underline}

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

Number of languages represented: 8

Specify languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean,
Russian, Swahili

9\. Students eligible for free/reduced-priced meals: [6.4%]{.underline}

[66]{.underline} Total Number Students Who Qualify

> If this method is not a reasonably 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: \_\_8.54\_\_%

\_\_\_88\_\_Total Number of Students Served

> Indicate below the number of students with disabilities according to
> conditions designated in the Individuals with Disabilities Education
> Act.

\_\_3_Autism \_\_\_\_Orthopedic Impairment

\_\_\_\_Deafness \_\_7_Other Health Impaired

\_\_\_\_Deaf-Blindness \_52_Specific Learning Disability

\_\_1_Hearing Impairment \_\_\_\_Speech or Language Impairment

\_\_\_\_Mental Retardation \_\_\_\_Traumatic Brain Injury

\_\_8_Multiple Disabilities \_\_1_Visual Impairment Including Blindness

\_16_Emotional Disability

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) \_\_\_4\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_0\_\_\_\_

Classroom teachers \_\_48\_\_\_ \_\_\_13\_\_\_\_

Special resource teachers/specialists \_\_\_4\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_0\_\_\_\_

Paraprofessionals \_\_\_6\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_0\_\_\_\_

> Support staff \_\_18\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_9\_\_\_\_
>
> Total number \_\_80\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_22\_\_\_\_

12\. Student-"classroom teacher" ratio: \_\_21.32\_\_

13\. Show the attendance patterns of teachers and students. 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 and drop-off rates.

  ------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                           2001-2002   2000-2001   1999-2000   1998-1999   1997-1998

  Daily student attendance 96.95       97.8%       96.7%       97.2%       97.4%

  Daily teacher attendance 95%         96%         95%         96%         96%

  Teacher turnover rate    3%          4%          3%          12%         4%

  Student dropout rate     .000        .002        .008        .004        .004

  Student drop-off rate    76%         16%         23.8%       20%         16.6%
  ------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School has a very low student drop out rate.
In each of the years analyzed, less than 1% of our students dropped out.
In the 2001-2002 school year, no students dropped out of school. It is
also important to note that the high student drop off rate indicates
clearly more students entered our school than left. We typically have
around ten more students entering than leaving. During the 2001-2002
school year over 40 more students entered than left.

14\. **(*High Schools Only*)** Show what the students who graduated in
Spring 2002 are doing as of September 2002.

+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Graduating class size                               | > 146          |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Enrolled in a 4-year college or university          | > 92.0%        |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Enrolled in a community college                     | > 4.0%         |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Enrolled in vocational training                     | > 0.0%         |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Found employment                                    | 2.0%           |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Military service                                    | > 2.0%         |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Other (travel, staying home, etc.)                  | > 0.0%         |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| Unknown                                             | > 0.0%         |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| **Total**                                           | > 100%         |
+-----------------------------------------------------+----------------+

**[PART III ‑ SUMMARY]{.underline}**

West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School is a public secondary school located in
the community of West Lafayette, Indiana. The building serves a 7-12
populations and sits adjacent to Purdue University. Two elementary
school ultimately track into the Junior/Senior High School. The West
Lafayette community has a permanent population of 27,000. This number
balloons, when Purdue University is in session, to about 63,000. Our
school district consists of single-family homes, condominiums, apartment
complexes, and numerous rental properties used predominantly by Purdue
students, as well as industrial parks and businesses.

The West Lafayette Community School Corporation boundaries are fixed.
After completion of a newly developed subdivision on the northern edge
of the city limits, no additional land will be available for housing
growth within the school district. The student population in the
corporation is relatively stable with minor fluctuations noted from year
to year. West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School is providing educational
services for 1,029 students this school year. During the 1997-'98 school
year, 970 students were enrolled in our school. We have experienced a
staggered growth in numbers at the Jr/Sr High School over the past four
years and now house more students than in the previous ten years. Our
school has undertaken efforts to promote the positive accomplishments of
our students in an effort to attract move-in students, and/or tuition
paying students. We feel this is one of the primary reasons for the
student population growth we have recently experienced.

The international reputation of Purdue University, Subaru-Isuzu, Great
Lakes Chemical Co., Eli Lilly Co., Arnett Medical Clinic and various
small businesses attract individuals from all parts of the world to the
West Lafayette area. Many students from diverse cultural backgrounds
enhance the student body. Of the 1,029 students presently enrolled in
our school, the following breakdown of ethnicity exists: 1% Multiracial,
2% Hispanic, 4% Black, 14% Asian, and 79% White. Students report 27
different primary languages spoken in their homes. West Lafayette Jr/Sr
High School receives about 15 students each year who require assistance
in English as A New Language program.

The mission of our school is to help prepare student to meet the
challenges of the twenty-first century. In partnership with the
community we will cultivate: the academic, artistic, physical and social
growth of the individual; a love of learning that will sustain growth
beyond formal education; respect for themselves and others; problem
solving skills; the ability to deal effectively with people from
different backgrounds, societies, and cultures; the adaptability in
thinking needed to take their places as productive members of a global
society.

Our school has received numerous awards during the recent years. For 10
straight years we have been designated as a Four-Star School in the
State of Indiana. We have received School Improvement Awards from the
State of Indiana for the past 6 years, and several national magazines
have noted our school as one of the best. We are proud of school and use
the motto "RDP -- Red Devil Pride" in everything we do.

**[PART IV -- INDICATORS OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS]{.underline}**

**ASSESSMENT RESULTS IN READING (LANGUAGE ARTS OR ENGLISH) AND MATH**

Students at West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School continue to perform well on
the various tests used to measure academic successes. 2002-2003 results
indicate our sophomores had the second highest scores of all grade 10
students tested on the Indiana criterion referenced I.S.T.E.P.
Graduation Qualifying Exams. Eighty-nine percent of our sophomores
exceeded the minimum standards for Language Arts while 96% of our
students exceeded the minimum standards for Mathematics.

This continues a trend of West Lafayette students ranking at, or near
the top of scores used to determine graduation status in the State of
Indiana. In 2001-2002, 88% of our sophomores exceeded Language Arts
minimum standards while 91% exceeded minimum standards in Mathematics.
During 2000-2001 the sophomores had 98% of the class exceeding minimum
standards in Language Arts and 96% exceeding minimum scores in
Mathematics. And finally, during the 1999-2000 school year 91% of our
sophomores exceeded standards in Language Arts while 96% exceeded Math
minimum standards.

For each of the previous three years 100% of our students have taken the
I.S.T.E.P. Graduation Qualifying Exams. We have excluded no students
from testing. No matter what the level of language proficiency, or
classification under Article 7, we feel it is an important barometer of
our students' progress to conduct regular testing. Our students have
excelled in this State of Indiana testing program without any special
test preparation techniques or strategies being used. Our staff feels
our curriculum is aligned with the Indiana's State Standards, thus
preparing our students for this evaluation.

Another testing program serving as an indicator of successful assessment
is the Scholastic Aptitude Test. For each of the previous three school
years, 1999-2000 through the 2001-2002, nearly all seniors completed the
testing. Only 1 student in the 2001-2002 school year did not take the
verbal section of the exam. In each of the other two years 100% of our
seniors participated. Our seniors exceeded the national mean scaled
scores for the Verbal portion by 66, 68, and 62 points. In the Math
sections, our students exceeded the national mean scaled scores by 93,
96, 77 points. The combined average scaled score for a senior at West
Lafayette in the 2001-2002 school year was 1179, far exceeding state and
national averages.

The final test we will look at is the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude
Test. Every year, 100% of our sophomore takes this test. Again,
exclusions in our school do not exist for this test. This aptitude test
reflects similar results to the Scholastic Aptitude Testing program.
During the three-year examination period used for consideration of the
Blue Ribbon Award status, our sophomores consistently scored well. The
true measure of these results can be found in the number of National
Merit Semi-Finalists and Finalists a school captures. For relatively
small classes, we have double-digit numbers of semi finalists and
finalists.

**How West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School uses assessment data**

Assessment data are used in a variety of ways by the faculty and
administration of West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School. Disaggregation of
standardized test scores revealed that the needs of English as a Second
Language (ESL) students were not being met. This information was used to
implement an improved school wide ESL program. Both the Mathematics and
English departments review standardized test scores and use them to
assess student performance and to modify curriculum if it is indicated.
In addition, student performance on standardized tests such as the PSAT,
SAT, and Terra Nova is used is utilized to help ensure appropriate
individual student placement. Greater Lafayette Area Special Services
(GLASS) testing is used in the development of Individual Education Plans
(IEP) and other adaptive plans. Some departments, such as Mathematics
and Foreign Language, administer tests sponsored by national and/or
state teacher associations in order to assess student progress. Most
teachers administer final examinations and use the results to assess the
effectiveness of instruction and to make appropriate changes. Teachers
of advanced placement courses examine student test scores and use this
information to modify instruction when necessary.

**How West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School communicates student
performance to parents, students, and the community:**

West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School communicates student performance,
including assessment data, to parents and the community in a variety of
ways. All parents receive individual data sheets and the corporation
newsletter. The Jr. and Sr. High Schools also send newsletters to
parents of students enrolled. Teachers e-mail progress updates to
parents, and report cards are sent home at the end of each nine-week
grading period. Bi-weekly progress reports are sent to parents of 504
and GEI students when needed, and weekly and/or bi-weekly progress
reports are sent to parents of all students who have an IEP. In
addition, these students' parents are sent quarterly reports about
progress made on IEP goals and objectives. Parents are invited to an
open house in the fall and to conferences throughout the school year.
They also receive notice of remediation opportunities for students who
fall below standard. Many teachers maintain regular telephone contact
with parents and/or send home "Good News" notes apprising parents of
positive achievements by their student. The school also maintains a web
site and publishes accomplishments of its students in the local news
media, including TV, radio and newspaper.

**How West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School shares**

**Its successes with other schools**

West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School faculty share their successes with
other schools. Many of our teachers are invited to make presentations at
conferences, workshops, and in-services at the local, state, and
national level. Faculty publishes books, articles, and curriculum to be
adopted by schools throughout the country. Some of our teachers serve as
adjunct faculty at other educational institutions such as Purdue
University, Wesleyan University, and at Ivy Technical College, a
community college of Indiana. The administrative staff and school board
members have presented at conferences sharing successes, techniques, and
procedures with other school corporations. The news media present
articles and stories about students and faculty that express innovative
educational ideas and how they are applying these ideas in public
education. Faculty and staff share their ideas informally with other
educational professionals through e-mail, student teachers, internships,
and other informal gatherings.

**[PART V -- CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION]{.underline}**

**Describing the West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School curriculum and how all
students are engaged with significant content, based on high standards**

The broad-based curriculum of West Lafayette Junior / Senior High School
encompasses thirteen departments with course levels ranging through AP
and honors courses. University courses are available through a
partnership with Purdue University. Articulated agreements with Ivy Tech
State College / Community College of Indiana, Purdue University, and
other community institutions provide additional opportunities in
technology, business, and vocational areas. The curriculum provides for
students of all interests and ability levels to focus on positive
outcomes. Important adjuncts to our curriculum are student out-reach
programs through which students extend their learning experiences by
developing programs in the elementary schools and community. These
activities include our cadet teaching experience and programs of the
FACS and foreign language departments.

This challenging curriculum undergoes constant revision, incorporating
latest developments, standards, and technology. Departments offer a wide
variety of elective courses. English, foreign language, math, physical
education, and health curricula are aligned with the Indiana State
Standards. Social studies and science departments are currently
correlating their curricula with those standards.

Business and computer courses provide varied experiences through
formatting, applications, and college level and AP courses. Business and
Personal Law, Business College Level, and Accounting bring contemporary
relevance to the program.

Beyond family and consumer science courses, the FACS department offers
courses in nutrition and wellness, advanced nutrition and foods,
textiles, housing, human development, and adult roles and
responsibilities. Through our FACS department students receive
instruction in all phases of family life and individual and community
well being.

An important component of the curriculum is the fine arts department.
Art courses include painting, drawing, ceramics, and photography. Music
courses include orchestra, vocal music, intermediate chorus, advanced
chorus, band, and percussion. Experiences in music theory and
appreciation are included. Thirty-four percent of our students are
involved in these programs.

The foreign language department is comprised of four-year sequences in
three languages: French, German, and Spanish, including AP courses. A
two-year program in Japanese is available through a cooperative program
with area schools. ESL is a vital component of the department and
provides instruction for students from a variety of backgrounds.

In addition to state requirements, the physical education and health
department offers advanced electives.

The science curriculum offers multi-level courses in earth science,
biological sciences, chemistry, and physics, including Physics for
Engineers and Scientists. The laboratory-oriented curricula provide a
wide range of experiences acquainting students with the scientific
principles of our world and providing preparation for advanced level
science activities and AP exams.

The social studies curriculum includes multi-level courses in all
disciplines and a required World History course. Psychology,
International Relations and Current Events offerings add a global
dimension to the curriculum.

Technical education focuses on sophisticated professional and
industry-related courses.

Vocational education is a cooperative program with community resources
and provides students an opportunity to strengthen their skills and
provide for a productive future.

English and mathematics departments' curricula are outlined in
sub-sections 2 and 3.

Our total curriculum is enhanced by the services of the Learning
Resource Center, the Media Center, and technology support personnel.

The strength of our curriculum is evidenced by the success of our
students. Performance results in AP and other college placement
instruments is exceptionally high, and each year at least ten percent of
our seniors are recognized by the National Merit Board. Hundreds of
thousands of dollars in scholarship money are awarded to our seniors
annually. Our students consistently earn admission and scholarships to
prestigious universities and, upon graduation, serve in upper-echelon
careers.

**West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School's English language curriculum**

West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School has an elaborate number of
elective courses as well as required courses that are correlated to the
state standards, NCTE guidelines, and current trends in education. Our
7-12 Language Arts curriculum begins with 7^th^ and 8^th^ grade programs
that emphasize skill building in reading, writing, listening and
speaking. Furthering this scaffold in high school, our graduates
complete a two semester common curriculum in 9^th^ grade, followed by
two semesters of American literature, one semester of British literature
and a semester long composition class. Innovations in technology are
quite evident in our teaching with assignments in our five computer
labs, power point presentations, and mini-dvd film editing capabilities.

Our last NCA/PBA report describes our array of one- semester electives
as remarkable for a small high school. We offer elective courses in
reading development, debate, contemporary literature, Biblical
literature, journalism, film literature, mass media, world literature,
great novels, etymology, publications, honors sections in grades 9 and
10, in addition to AP English Literature and Composition. An elective
creative writing course is popular in grades 7-8.

Close examination of reading and other language arts skills from normed
test scores or our local special education consortium (GLASS)
evaluations give us guidance as to which students need our basic level
9^th^ grade class, composition course, reading development class, ESL
placement, special tutoring services, or resource room assignment.
Students not passing the state-mandated ISTEP exams in their first
attempt have remediation opportunities before their next testing date.

Testimonials from alumni, scholarship opportunities, national debate
qualifiers, a 90% ranking of four's or five's on AP exams, and
consistent placement in the Purdue state-wide writing contest as well as
NCTE recognitions in writing for over 25 years give us some excellent
feedback as to the quality instruction students receive in language arts
at WLJHS/HS.

**West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School's mathematics curriculum**

The mathematics curriculum at West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School provides
a wide and flexible array of course offerings designed to help the
corporation strive to meet it's stated mission. The math staff, using
resources at Purdue University and within the community, provides
students with a diverse set of course offerings and experiences in an
attempt to meet the needs of all types and levels of learners. Students
are encouraged and allowed to grow mathematically to their highest level
by placing them into classes that are best suited to their abilities. A
variety of course levels are designed to help students find the place in
which the will both challenged and successful mathematically. Classroom
activities are designed to foster mathematical growth through discussion
and investigation. This is done specifically to help students develop an
intellectual curiosity in mathematics, as well as other areas, that will
continue to be an integral part of their life-long learning process.
Various strategies and alternative methods for achieving solutions to
problems are openly discussed in classrooms allowing students to see
that many problems can often be approached in a variety of equally valid
ways.

**Instructional methods used at West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School**

West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School staff uses many and varied
instructional methods at every turn during the student's day. Computers
are available in labs, each classroom, study halls, and the Media
Center. Our Low Incidence Disability students help make, bake and sell
cookies and provide our student body opportunities to help them and
interact with them while buying those cookies. They are used in our
photography and art classes, in music classes, and in our Social Science
and Science classes for the analysis of data. In the Math and Science
departments, in addition to computers, smart boards are used for
teachers to share their database information with each other as well as
allow students to use that database to create their own presentations.
This begins in the 7^th^ grade and continues through the 12^th^ grade
Math and Science programs. Instructional methods also move outside the
classroom to others schools in the form of cadet teaching, field trips,
local, state and national competition in art and photography, as well as
science, math and robotics.

The abilities and willingness of our staff to spend inordinate amounts
of time to bring creative, meaningful and engaging instructional methods
to our students coupled with a supportive administration is evident in
the continued success of our students after they leave high school.

**West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School's professional development program**

West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School has for many years offered at
least two full-day professional development opportunities, along with
opportunities to attend workshops and in-services activities throughout
the year. In recent years, we have also applied and received approval
for the six half-days allowed by the State of Indiana for professional
development in-service workshops. In all instances, agendas are
developed, specifying activities directed toward achieving goals related
to improvement of student learning in the classroom and/or improvement
of our general school curriculum and environment. Our most recent
professional development activities have been geared toward achieving
our Public Law 221 goal of assisting our ESL students in successfully
meeting the ISTEP+ standards, and/or meeting the necessary requirements
to receive a school-initiated waiver to receive a regular high school
diploma. To that end, the majority of professional development time
during the 2002-03 school year has been devoted to becoming aware of
various ways in which ESL students learn best, learning about specific
types of activities that increase the ESL students' learning
opportunities, and finding out how to most effectively incorporate them
into the regular classroom. Achievement of this particular goal in
student learning will be based on continual improvement in the number of
ESL students meeting the ISTEP+ standards, beginning with a goal of 50
percent at the end of the first year and increasing to 70 percent by the
end of the third year. The West Lafayette Community School Corporation
also has a long-standing practice of encouraging professional
development on the part of the individual teacher through the offering
of a sixth-year program. This is a program in which the individual
teacher outlines a proposal for 32 credit hours of study beyond the
master's level that will enhance his/her performance in his/her
accredited field(s). A committee of teachers then reviews this proposal.
Once approved, the teacher is eligible for increases in salary based on
various stages of completion of this coursework.

**DATA DISPLAY TABLES**

Grade 10 ISTEP

Data Display Table for Reading (Language Arts or English) and
Mathematics

Language Arts

  ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
                                 **2001-2002**   **2000-2001**   **1999-2000**   **1998-1999**   **1997-1998**

  Testing month                  Sept.           Sept.           Sept.           x               x

  **SCHOOL MEDIAN SCORE**        545             566             549.6           x               x

  At or Above Basic                                                              x               x

  At or Above Proficient; Above  150/88%         154/98%         138/91%         x               x
  Standard                                                                                       

  At Advanced                                                                    x               x

  Number of students tested      171             157             151             x               x

  Percent of total students      100             100             100             x               x
  tested                                                                                         

  Number of students excluded    0               0               0               x               x

  Percent of students excluded   0               0               0               x               x

                                                                                                 

  STATE SCORES                                                                                   

  TOTAL                                                                                          

  Basic Academic Standards Score 466             466             466             x               x

  State Mean Score                                                                               

  At or above Proficient                                                                         

  State Mean Score                                                                               

  At Advanced                                                                                    

  State Mean Score                                                                               
  ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------

Use the same basic format for subgroup results. Complete a separate form
for each test and each grade level. Present at least three years of data
to show decreasing disparity among subgroups. Some subgroup examples
are: (a) Socioeconomic Status (e.g. eligible for free and reduced meals,
not eligible for free and reduced meals); (b) Ethnicity (e.g. White,
Black, or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander,
American Indian/Alaskan Native)

**DATA DISPLAY TABLES**

Grade 10 ISTEP

Data Display Table for Reading (Language Arts or English) and
Mathematics

Mathematics

  ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
                                 **2001-2002**   **2000-2001**   **1999-2000**   **1998-1999**   **1997-1998**

  Testing month                  Sept.           Sept.           Sept.           x               x

  **SCHOOL MEDIAN SCORE**        555.4           571             569.4           x               x

  At or Above Basic                                                              x               x

  At or Above Proficient; Above  156/91%         151/96%         145/96%         x               x
  Standard                                                                                       

  At Advanced                                                                    x               x

  Number of students tested      171             157             151             x               x

  Percent of total students      100             100             100             x               x
  tested                                                                                         

  Number of students excluded    0               0               0               x               x

  Percent of students excluded   0               0               0               x               x

                                                                                                 

  STATE SCORES                                                                                   

  TOTAL                                                                                          

  Basic Academic Standards Score 486             486             486             x               x

  State Mean Score                                                                               

  At or above Proficient                                                                         

  State Mean Score                                                                               

  At Advanced                                                                                    

  State Mean Score                                                                               
  ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------

Use the same basic format for subgroup results. Complete a separate form
for each test and each grade level. Present at least three years of data
to show decreasing disparity among subgroups. Some subgroup examples
are: (a) Socioeconomic Status (e.g. eligible for free and reduced meals,
not eligible for free and reduced meals); (b) Ethnicity (e.g. White,
Black, or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander,
American Indian/Alaskan Native)

**DATA DISPLAY TABLES**

Provide the following information for all tests in reading (language
arts or English) and mathematics. Show at least three years of data.
Complete a separate form for each test and grade level.

Grade\_\_\_12\_\_\_\_ Test\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Scholastic Aptitude
Test\_\_\_\_\_\_

Edition/publication year\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Publisher
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_College Board\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

What groups were excluded from testing? Why, and how were they assessed?
No groups excluded.

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs\_\_\_\_ Scaled scores
\_\_x\_\_ Percentiles\_\_\_\_

Verbal

  ------------------------------ -- --------------- -- --------------- -- --------------- -- --------------- -- ---------------
                                    **2001-2002**      **2000-2001**      **1999-2000**      **1998-1999**      **1997-1998**

  Testing month                     Summary of year    Summary of year    Summary of year    Summary of year    Summary of year

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                             

  Total Score                       570                574                567                552                554

  Number of students tested         146                145                165                139                142

  Percent of total students         99                 100                100                100                95
  tested                                                                                                        

  Number of students excluded       1                  0                  0                  0                  7

  Percent of students excluded      1                  0                  0                  0                  5

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                                               

  1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                     

  2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_specify                                                                                   
  subgroup)                                                                                                     

  3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                     

  4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                     

  5.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                     
  ------------------------------ -- --------------- -- --------------- -- --------------- -- --------------- -- ---------------

If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national score (mean
score) and standard deviation for the total test and each subtest.

  ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
                                 **2001-2002**   **2000-2001**   **1999-2000**   **1998-1999**   **1997-1998**

  **NATIONAL SCORES**                                                                            

  Total Score                    504             506             505             505             505

  **STANDARD DEVIATIONS**                                                                        

  Total Standard Deviation                                                                       
  ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------

**DATA DISPLAY TABLES**

Provide the following information for all tests in reading (language
arts or English) and mathematics. Show at least three years of data.
Complete a separate form for each test and grade level.

Grade\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Test\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_Scholastic Aptitude
Test\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Edition/publication year\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Publisher
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_College Board\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

What groups were excluded from testing? Why, and how were they assessed?
No groups excluded.

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs\_\_\_\_ Scaled scores
\_\_x\_\_ Percentiles\_\_\_\_

Math

  ------------------------------ -- --------------- -- --------------- -- --------------- -- --------------- -- ---------------
                                    **2001-2002**      **2000-2001**      **1999-2000**      **1998-1999**      **1997-1998**

  Testing month                     Summary of year    Summary of year    Summary of year    Summary of year    Summary of year

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                             

  Total Score                       609                610                591                592                591

  Number of students tested         146                145                165                139                142

  Percent of total students         99                 100                100                100                95
  tested                                                                                                        

  Number of students excluded       1                  0                  0                  0                  7

  Percent of students excluded      1                  0                  0                  0                  5

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                                               

  1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ (specify                                                                                 
  subgroup)                                                                                                     

  2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                     

  3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                     

  4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                     

  5.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                     
  ------------------------------ -- --------------- -- --------------- -- --------------- -- --------------- -- ---------------

If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national score (mean
score) and standard deviation for the total test and each subtest.

  ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
                                 **2001-2002**   **2000-2001**   **1999-2000**   **1998-1999**   **1997-1998**

  **NATIONAL SCORES**                                                                            

  Total Score                    516             514             514             511             512

  **STANDARD DEVIATIONS**                                                                        

  Total Standard Deviation                                                                       
  ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------

**DATA DISPLAY TABLES**

Provide the following information for all tests in reading (language
arts or English) and mathematics. Show at least three years of data.
Complete a separate form for each test and grade level.

Grade\_\_11\_\_ Test\_\_\_Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude
Test\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Edition/publication year\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Publisher \_\_College
Board\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

What groups were excluded from testing? Why, and how were they assessed?
No groups excluded.

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs\_\_\_\_ Scaled scores
\_x\_\_ Percentiles\_\_\_\_

Verbal

  ------------------------------ -- --------------- -- --------------- -- --------------- -- --------------- -- ---------------
                                    **2001-2002**      **2000-2001**      **1999-2000**      **1998-1999**      **1997-1998**

  Testing month                     Oct.               Oct.               Oct.               Oct.               Oct.

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                             

  Total Score Mean                  56                 53.7               54                 52.6               54

  Number of students tested         156                146                142                168                127

  Percent of total students         100                100                100                100                100
  tested                                                                                                        

  Number of students excluded       0                  0                  0                  0                  0

  Percent of students excluded      0                  0                  0                  0                  0

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                                               

  1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                     

  2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                     

  3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                     

  4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                     

  5.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                     
  ------------------------------ -- --------------- -- --------------- -- --------------- -- --------------- -- ---------------

If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national score (mean
score) and standard deviation for the total test and each subtest.

  ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
                                 **2001-2002**   **2000-2001**   **1999-2000**   **1998-1999**   **1997-1998**

  **NATIONAL SCORES**                                                                            

  Total Score                    n/a             n/a             n/a             47.8            48.7

  **STANDARD DEVIATIONS**                                                                        

  Total Standard Deviation       n/a             n/a             n/a             10.06           10.4
  ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------

**DATA DISPLAY TABLES**

Provide the following information for all tests in reading (language
arts or English) and mathematics. Show at least three years of data.
Complete a separate form for each test and grade level.

Grade\_\_\_11\_\_\_ Test\_\_\_\_Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude
Test\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Edition/publication year\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Publisher
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_College Board\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

What groups were excluded from testing? Why, and how were they assessed?
No groups excluded.

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Scores are reported here as (check one): NCEs\_\_\_\_ Scaled scores
\_x\_\_ Percentiles\_\_x\_

Math

  ------------------------------ -- --------------- -- --------------- -- --------------- -- --------------- -- ---------------
                                    **2001-2002**      **2000-2001**      **1999-2000**      **1998-1999**      **1997-1998**

  Testing month                     Oct.               Oct.               Oct.               Oct.               Oct.

  **SCHOOL SCORES**                                                                                             

  Total Score Mean                  58.5               57.4               57.7               56.5               57.1

  Number of students tested         156                146                142                168                127

  Percent of total students         100                100                100                100                100
  tested                                                                                                        

  Number of students excluded       0                  0                  0                  0                  0

  Percent of students excluded      0                  0                  0                  0                  0

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                                               

  1.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_specify                                                                                   
  subgroup)                                                                                                     

  2.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                     

  3.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                     

  4.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                     

  5.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_(specify                                                                                  
  subgroup)                                                                                                     
  ------------------------------ -- --------------- -- --------------- -- --------------- -- --------------- -- ---------------

If the reports use scaled scores, provide the national score (mean
score) and standard deviation for the total test and each subtest.

  ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
                                 **2001-2002**   **2000-2001**   **1999-2000**   **1998-1999**   **1997-1998**

  **NATIONAL SCORES**                                                                            

  Total Score Mean               n/a             n/a             n/a             48.6            48.7

  **STANDARD DEVIATIONS**                                                                        

  Total Standard Deviation       n/a             n/a             n/a             10.6            10.1
  ------------------------------ --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------