### [U. S. Department of Education November 2002]{.underline}

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

#### Cover Sheet

> Name of Principal [Mrs. Suzanne Risse .]{.underline}
>
> (Specify: Ms., Miss, Mrs., Dr., Mr., Other) (As it should appear in
> the official records)
>
> Official School Name [Richardson D. White Elementary School
> .]{.underline}
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> (As it should appear in the official records)
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> School Mailing Address [744 East Doran Street .]{.underline}
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> (If address is P.O. Box, also include street address)
>
> [Glendale California 91206-2496 .]{.underline}
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> City State Zip Code+4 (9 digits total)
>
> Tel. [( 818 ) 241-2164 .]{.underline} Fax [( 818 ) 409-8974
> .]{.underline}
>
> Website/URL Email [www.gusd.net](http://www.gusd.net/) Email
> [srisse@gusd.net]{.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.
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> (Principal's Signature)
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> *[Private Schools: If the information requested is not applicable,
> write N/A in the space.]{.underline} .*
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> Name of Superintendent [Mr. James R. Brown]{.underline} .
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> (Specify: Ms., Miss, Mrs., Dr., Mr., Other)
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> District Name [Glendale Unified School District]{.underline} . Tel. [(
> 818 ) 241-3111]{.underline} .
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> 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.
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> (Superintendent's Signature)
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> Name of School Board
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> President/Chairperson [Mr. Chakib Sambar]{.underline} .
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> (Specify: Ms., Miss, Mrs., Dr., Mr., Other)
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> 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.
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> (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: [**20**]{.underline} Elementary
schools

[**4**]{.underline} Middle schools

[**0**]{.underline} Junior high schools

[**5**]{.underline} High schools

[**29**]{.underline} TOTAL

2\. District Per Pupil Expenditure: [**\$ 6,183** .]{.underline}

Average State Per Pupil Expenditure: [**\$ 6,183** .]{.underline}

**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.  [**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 enrolled at each grade level or its equivalent in
applying school:

+-------+-------+-------+-------+---+-------+-------+--------+-------+
| ##    | ##    | ##    | ##    | # | ##    | ##    | ## **\ | ##    |
|  **Gr |  **\# |  **\# |  **Gr | # |  **Gr |  **\# | # of** |  **Gr |
| ade** |  of** |  of** | ade** |   | ade** |  of** |        | ade** |
|       |       |       |       |   |       |       | ##     |       |
|       | #     | ## *  | **To  |   |       | #     |  **Fem | #     |
|       | Males | *Fema | tal** |   |       | Males | ales** | Total |
|       |       | les** |       |   |       |       |        |       |
+-------+-------+-------+-------+---+-------+-------+--------+-------+
| ## K  | ## 54 | ## 43 | ## 97 | # | ## 7  | ##    | ##     | ##    |
|       |       |       |       | # |       |       |        |       |
|       |       |       |       |   |       |       |        |       |
+-------+-------+-------+-------+---+-------+-------+--------+-------+
| ## 1  | ## 63 | ## 59 | #     | # | ## 8  | ##    | ##     | ##    |
|       |       |       | # 122 | # |       |       |        |       |
|       |       |       |       |   |       |       |        |       |
+-------+-------+-------+-------+---+-------+-------+--------+-------+
| ## 2  | ## 55 | ## 73 | #     | # | ## 9  | ##    | ##     | ##    |
|       |       |       | # 128 | # |       |       |        |       |
|       |       |       |       |   |       |       |        |       |
+-------+-------+-------+-------+---+-------+-------+--------+-------+
| ## 3  | ## 62 | ## 45 | #     | # | ## 10 | ##    | ##     | ##    |
|       |       |       | # 107 | # |       |       |        |       |
|       |       |       |       |   |       |       |        |       |
+-------+-------+-------+-------+---+-------+-------+--------+-------+
| ## 4  | ## 59 | ## 70 | #     | # | ## 11 | ##    | ##     | ##    |
|       |       |       | # 129 | # |       |       |        |       |
|       |       |       |       |   |       |       |        |       |
+-------+-------+-------+-------+---+-------+-------+--------+-------+
| ## 5  | ## 59 | ## 70 | #     | # | ## 12 | ##    | ##     | ##    |
|       |       |       | # 129 | # |       |       |        |       |
|       |       |       |       |   |       |       |        |       |
+-------+-------+-------+-------+---+-------+-------+--------+-------+
| ## 6  | ## 58 | ## 70 | #     | # | ##    | ##    | ##     | ##    |
|       |       |       | # 129 | # | Other |       |        |       |
|       |       |       |       |   |       |       |        |       |
+-------+-------+-------+-------+---+-------+-------+--------+-------+
| ##    | ##    | ##    | ##    | # | ##    | ##    | ##     | #     |
|       |       |       |       | # |       |       |        | # 835 |
|       |       |       |       |   |       |       |        |       |
+-------+-------+-------+-------+---+-------+-------+--------+-------+

##  

6\. Racial/ethnic composition of **[61.1]{.underline}** % White

the students in the school: **[1.7]{.underline}** % Black or African
American

**[23.1]{.underline}** % Hispanic or Latino

**[6.7]{.underline}** % Asian/Pacific Islander

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

**100% Total**

7\. Student turnover, or mobility rate, during the past year:
**[20.1]{.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.)

+-------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| **(1)**           | Number of students    | **70**                  |
|                   | who transferred *to*  |                         |
|                   | the school after      |                         |
|                   | October 1 until the   |                         |
|                   | end of the year       |                         |
+-------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| **(2)**           | Number of students    | **99**                  |
|                   | who transferred       |                         |
|                   | *from* the school     |                         |
|                   | after October 1 until |                         |
|                   | the end of the year   |                         |
+-------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| **(3)**           | Subtotal of all       | **169**                 |
|                   | transferred students  |                         |
|                   | \[sum of rows (1) and |                         |
|                   | (2)\]                 |                         |
+-------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| **(4)**           | Total number of       | **839**                 |
|                   | students in the       |                         |
|                   | school as of October  |                         |
|                   | 1                     |                         |
+-------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| **(5)**           | Subtotal in row (3)   | **203**                 |
|                   |                       |                         |
|                   | Divided by total in   |                         |
|                   | row (4)               |                         |
+-------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+
| **(6)**           | Amount in row (5)     | **20%**                 |
|                   |                       |                         |
|                   | Multiplied by 100     |                         |
+-------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+

8\. Limited English Proficient students in the school:
**\_[46.3%\_]{.underline}**

**\_\_[392\_\_]{.underline}**Total Number Limited English Proficient

Number of languages represented: **\_\_[4\_\_]{.underline}**

Specify languages: **Armenian Filipino Farsi**

#  Spanish Korean

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

**[399]{.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:
**[7.9]{.underline}** %

**[67]{.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.

[**14**]{.underline} Autism \_\_\_\_Orthopedic Impairment

\_\_\_\_Deafness [**3**]{.underline} Other Health Impaired

\_\_\_\_Deaf-Blindness \_[**19**]{.underline} Specific Learning
Disability

\_\_\_\_Hearing Impairment \_[**22**]{.underline} Speech or Language
Impairment

[**8**]{.underline} Mental Retardation \_\_\_\_Traumatic Brain Injury

\_\_\_\_Multiple Disabilities \_[**1**]{.underline} Visual Impairment
Including Blindness

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

**Number of Staff**

#  Full-time Part-Time

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

Classroom teachers [**37**]{.underline} \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Special resource teachers/specialists **[2]{.underline}** \_\_ **[2
.]{.underline}**

Paraprofessionals [**1**]{.underline} **[17]{.underline}**

Support staff \_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **[3]{.underline}**

Total number \_ **[42]{.underline}** \_\_\_22\_\_\_\_\_

12\. Student-"classroom teacher" ratio: **[Primary 20:1 and Upper Grades
31:1]{.underline}**

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

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

  Daily students       88.6%       95.2%      95.3%      95.4%      96.5%
  attendance                                                        

  Daily teacher        89.9%       90.6%      NA         NA         NA
  attendance                                                        

  Teacher turnover     10%         25%        29.2%      15.9%      15%
  rate                                                              

  Student dropout rate                                              

  Student drop-off                                                  
  rate                                                              
  -------------------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------

Question \# 13:

In 1999-00, the teacher turnover rate was 29.2%. That year 12 out of 41
certificated staff members left R. D. White for the following reasons:

• 1 move out of the area

• 1 transfer

• 1 resignation

• 2 promotional opportunities

• 2 retirements

• 5 child care leaves

In 2000-01, the rate was 25%. That year 10 out of 40 certificated staff
members left R. D. White for the following reasons:

• 1 child care leave of absence

• 1 promotional opportunity

• 2 transfers

• 3 resignations

• 3 moved out of the area

The other years turnover rate ranges from 10% to 15.9%.

**[PART III -- SUMMARY]{.underline}**

R. D. White Elementary School is located in Glendale, California. The
charming, old two-story building has a frontage walkway flanked by
grass, redwood and oak trees. R.D. White opened its doors in 1915 with
one principal and two classroom teachers. Over the last century, it has
grown to a staff of 37 classroom teachers, eight education assistants,
two administrators, and additional support staff. One of 20 elementary
schools in the Glendale Unified School District (GUSD), it is a
multi-track, year round educational learning center serving the needs of
approximately 840 general and special education students, in grades K-6.
The school has 30 classrooms, library, cafeteria, office space, large
playground and separate kindergarten play yard with new equipment. R.D.
White has an auditorium complete with refurbished seats, theatre
lighting and a state of the art sound system.

Upon entering the school, visitors are visually drawn to a large mural
of the school's mascot, the

R. D. White Mustang. Bulletin boards display a variety of student work,
special event notices, school news and photos of students both past and
present. From the hallways to the playground, in every corner, student
interaction and learning can be seen.

The various languages represented among our students and their families
reflect our culturally diverse community. The student population
consists of: White, including Middle Eastern - 62%, Hispanic - 23.5%,
Asian - 6.7%, Filipino - 6.1% and African American - 1.7%. The school
community is made up of local businesses and a residential area that
consists of single-family homes, apartments and condominiums. Although
challenged by unemployment, poverty, increasing single-parent families
and budget cuts, our students continue to meet and exceed targets on
statewide tests. Based on the belief that all students can achieve high
and rigorous standards, a vision statement was created and is reflective
of our school Culture, student strengths, needs and values of the
community. The R. D. White community aspires to attain high academic
achievement and promotes lifelong learning; fosters social
responsibility, mutual respect and appreciation of diversity; and
provides a safe and nurturing environment. The R.D. White 2005 Strategic
Plan includes clear objectives to attain these goals.

One of the most important facets of our organization is parent
involvement. Families repeatedly tell us that they have moved into the
R.D. White area because of its reputation for excellent programs,
dedicated teachers, and a high level of family participation. Parents
volunteer in our classrooms, after school programs, fund raising events
and participate in other various organizations such as the Dad's Club,
Parent Teacher Association, Foundation, School Site Council, Gifted and
Talented Education Advisory Board and Safety Committee. According to the
Client Survey, parents have indicated a high approval rating for both
the school and the challenging instructional programs offered.

Modernization and upgrades are currently taking place at R. D. White
funded by Measure K funds. The entire school has internet access, and
through renovation, a media center will be constructed with expanded
library space and a computer lab.

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

1\. See appendices.

2\. Assessment data is critical in understanding and improving student
and school performance. Assessment of how well our students are meeting
or exceeding grade level standards involves everyone from the district
and site administrators to teachers, parents and students. Standardized,
district and classroom assessments are aligned with the California
Standards for Student Achievement. The *Multiple Measures Assessment
Data* binder contains desegregated data which is reviewed by
administrators, teachers and parents. The School Site Council and R. D.
White Planning Team use this data to set learning objectives for the
school and targeted student groups. Data is gathered to provide a
framework for curriculum and instruction. Grade levels meet to analyze
and evaluate student work. Data from district benchmarks in mathematics
is used to target specific areas and standards of need which is
disaggregated by standard so that instruction is focused on specific
standards and skills. Assessment data provides the basis for our 2005
plan and helps us to establish targets, set objectives and goals,
determine the best use of our resources and show where individual
interventions are needed in terms of tutoring and intersession. As an
integral part of classroom instruction, students assess their own work
using checklists and rubrics.

As a result of last year's assessments in writing benchmark scores,
staff determined that writing be the schoolwide goal for 2002-2003.
Professional development in *Write From the Beginning* took place in
July, followed by monthly grade level meetings used to discuss successes
and challenges and to share student work. Teachers reviewed individual
student results in writing and targeted classroom instruction based on
student need. Monthly writing prompts indicate growth and further guide
instruction. Through both formative and summative assessments, staff
members make instructional decisions and refine their practice.

3\. Assessment data is communicated to parents and students on a regular
basis. Progress reports are sent home at the six week point, which are
indicators of the progress made toward the trimester grades students
receive in all academic areas. The SAT 9 standardized test results are
sent home with translations as necessary to indicate each student's
comparison to the national norm reference group. Parents receive
benchmark scores and, for the first time, will receive CELDT (California
English Language Development Test) results indicating progress towards
fluency in English language development. Local newspapers report the
results of our Academic Performance Index (API) score and SAT 9 scores.
These results are also available on the district and California
Department of Education web sites.

To ensure that all stakeholders understand the standards for judgment
and the meaning of the data, we meet with the PTA and hold special
parent meetings. Parents participate in School Site Council and also
receive a detailed report and explanation of schoolwide assessment
results. Teachers conference with parents regularly to report student
progress. The Standards-Based Student Achievement Report is sent home
each trimester and indicates progress made toward meeting state
standards in all academic areas as well as effort, work habits and
social skills. There is constant communication with parents via phone
calls, contracts, teacher-generated reports and conferences. Many
teachers have established classroom web sites so parents have access to
homework, teacher tips and ideas for projects while off track. In upper
grades, each student has a binder reminder used to record homework,
project due dates and classroom progress. Parents are able to write back
to the teacher with questions or concerns.

Finally, the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is available on
the GUSD website and on site. It gives detailed information to the
community regarding students' achievement and testing as well as quality
of instruction and leadership, services and school profile.

4\. Forums for sharing successes with other schools already occurs
within the Glendale Unified School District (GUSD). The district is
divided into three clusters; each cluster includes the high school and
the middle and elementary schools which feed into it. R. D. White is
part of the Glendale High School cluster (GHS) and the administrators at
each site meet monthly for administrator training, information
dissemination and to share successes. The meetings are held at each
school site on a rotating basis, therefore, providing the opportunity
for other site administrators to observe classrooms and teachers
demonstrating exemplary practices. Site administrators regularly
volunteer staff members who are experts in specific areas to provide
demonstration lessons, model best practices or share curricular
expertise.

Successes are also shared from school to school via teachers. There is
regular articulation between our sixth grade teachers and the middle
school; this will be a perfect forum for discussing and sharing
strategies and programs which are linked to successful student outcomes.
We are currently working with another site on our newest program, *Write
From the Beginning*, to share challenges and successes. Successful
programs are offered to other sites for training on their staff
development days. The district encourages sites to communicate what we
do well so that we all learn from each other.

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

1\. R. D. White is committed to providing a comprehensive and
challenging learning experience for each student via a comprehensive
curriculum. All curricular areas are based on the California State
Standards and learning tools, which include adopted textbooks, are
closely aligned. In Language Arts a holistic approach is used with
attention focused on the developmental acquisition of skills in
listening, speaking, reading and writing. The development of reading and
writing includes phonemic awareness, fluency, decoding and
comprehension. Students gain fluency and confidence over time and
strength in reading and writing both narrative and expository text
through the state adopted series *Harcourt Brace Signatures*, *Write
From the Beginning* and high quality literature. English Language
Learners (ELL) and struggling readers have access to the same curriculum
with modifications.

The math curriculum is based on the premise that students will become
proficient in the areas of basic computational skills, conceptual
understanding and problem solving. Thus, students are immersed early on
in activities which encourage high-level thinking. The *Everyday Math*
program provides a rigorous course of study with engaging activities in
a spiral format. Students have multiple opportunities for skills
practice as well as problem solving, which help them see and experience
the value and need for proficiency in math in the real world. The goal
of our math program is that students learn math skills and develop
mathematical intuition and understanding.

In Social Studies, the curriculum supports the belief that in order for
students to become contributing citizens to their community they must
develop an understanding and appreciation of our past and how it affects
us today. The curriculum begins with building students' understanding of
their place in their community, to their city, state, country and the
world. Historical knowledge and skill development is emphasized through
the district-adopted text, but teachers use a wide variety of activities
to bring history to life including real life enactments, projects,
dioramas, historical drama, and literature. The *Conflict Resolution*
program provides for the development of concrete skills. The *History
Alive!* in upper grades enables students to role play significant
historical events. The *Character and Ethics Project* is dedicated to
encouraging good character and ethical behavior at home and in our
communities through "word of the month" activities. Field trips to the
Museum of Tolerance, San Gabriel Mission and fire station also help
students connect social studies concepts to their lives.

Hands-on investigation forms the core for which science instruction
occurs. Students at all levels study the areas of life, earth and
physical science with focus on utilization of the scientific method and
technology to develop science projects. Enrichment opportunities are
provided through field trips to the Los Angeles Zoo and Long Beach
Aquarium. On-site assemblies such as Wild Life on Wheels enable students
to discover and learn about the natural world. Investigation and
experimentation are infused throughout each concept at all grade levels.

The Arts curriculum offers students opportunities to invent and imagine.
Students K-6 learn about the history and importance of art, study famous
artists and their styles, practice various artistic techniques and
create their own artwork through a variety of media. In upper grades,
students may choose to participate in the instrumental music program and
the Bob Whites Choral and Drama program. Two yearly drama productions,
two music presentations and monthly flag ceremonies take place on site.
Students visit the Getty Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art and
attend theater productions at the local Alex Theater.

The Health and Physical Education of our students is important in that
healthy, fit bodies contribute to academic achievement. Students gain
skills through explicit instruction and games. The ability to make
healthy choices is taught through the DARE program in sixth grade in
collaboration with the Glendale Police Department and through Here's
Looking at You, a K-6 program designed to prevent drug abuse. The
district provides support through the TUPE (Tobacco Use Prevention
Education) program.

Students have multiple opportunities to use technology across the
curriculum. The district strategic plan guides staff in teaching
keyboarding, research and presentation skills.

2\. At R. D. White, teaching reading is our highest priority. Our school
offers a balanced, meaning-centered reading curriculum with the
California Language Arts Standards serving as the foundation for the
program. The district curriculum addresses the integration of listening,
speaking, reading and writing and the state-adopted series, *Harcourt
Brace Signatures*, was selected based on its strength in these areas.

Through professional development and teacher preparation, our staff is
equipped with the skills and underlying theory that supplies them with a
repertoire of techniques that enable all students to learn to read. We
use a holistic approach with emphasis on decoding and comprehension.
Staff matches students with reading material at the correct
instructional level in order to improve reading. In the primary grades,
explicit skills instruction is used along with sharing literature and
providing language-rich experiences that ensure students will be reading
and writing proficiently by third grade. Through literature circles,
author studies and continued emphasis on writing, upper grade students
continue to sharpen their skills in preparation for middle school.

A focus this year is on professional development using the book
*Strategies That Work* by Harvey and Goudis. The book highlights ten
teaching strategies research has shown to have the greatest impact on
students reading. These include helping students make personal
connections to literature, question, visualize and make inferences. The
computer-based Accelerated Reader program provides motivation for
students, comprehension tests and detailed information on student
strengths and suggestions for improvement.

Other contributors to our success is the well-stocked library and our
annual Read-A-Thon. By reading over 2 million pages annually, our school
has received \$5000 in new books through the Governor's Reading Program
for the past three years.

We believe this holistic, meaning-centered approach best meets the needs
of our diverse student population.

3\. Our goal is to attain high academic achievement. Research indicates
that improved writing skills leads to improved performance in all
academic areas. Therefore writing was identified as an R.D. White
schoolwide curriculum focus for the past two years based on student
data*.* Staff chose *Write From* *the Beginning (WFTB)*, a developmental
K-6 writing program, as the tool that gives both students and teachers
the knowledge and skills necessary for age-appropriate writing
instruction and achievement. Through *WFTB*, teachers have developed a
common, targeted focus and shared accountability for schoolwide writing
performance. Students are taught writing terminology, concepts and,
through the use of graphic organizers (also known as thinking maps), are
able to organize and plan for their writing. These graphic organizers
help all students, but they are essential for English Language Learners
and struggling students who need an even more explicit, visual tool.
Teachers build and extend upon instruction from previous grade levels,
using rubrics and focused mini-lessons. Self-assessment and editing
skills enable students to self-assess and achieve high writing
performance. Teachers are able to assess individual writing performance
according to the GUSD developed essential standards, as well as the
overall writing achievement of the classroom. *Write From the Beginning*
addresses state writing standards with an emphasis on GUSD essential
writing standards.

Writing takes place in every classroom everyday in a variety of ways.
Students record their ideas and thoughts in journals. Writing takes
place across the curriculum through responses to literature,
biographies, student-generated books, science and math journals,
creative writing, poetry, and expository test. Students are instructed
according to individual levels of writing achievement. Regardless of
grade level placement, they write regularly as homework assignments in
all content areas. Teachers give monthly writing prompts to gauge
learning and to guide instruction.

4\. At R. D. White, varied instructional methods are used to improve
student learning. Classrooms are highly interactive and provide
instruction, constructive feedback, and high levels of engagement using
appropriate materials and activities. In Language Arts, teachers utilize
guided reading, shared reading and whole group instruction to develop
fluency and comprehension. Teachers read to children and read with
children in Reading Workshops and Literature Circles. Speaking and
listening skills are taught and practiced during conferencing
activities, Author's Chair and the publishing of written work. Teachers
model good writing and facilitate student writing during Writer's
Workshops and in the course of journaling. Mathematics instruction
includes direct instruction, investigation, classroom discussion and
drill and manipulatives. Social Studies incorporates the use of project
learning, role playing, discussion and cooperative groups. Science
instruction relies heavily on experimentation, investigation and
discovery. Problem solving and comprehension, with an emphasis on
higher-order thinking skills, is emphasized in all our instruction.

Whole group instruction is used when objectives are appropriate for the
range of learners in the classroom. Homogeneous groups may be used for
specific skills and strategies in order to customize instructional
delivery based on student needs. Group size is differentiated according
to the needs of students with flexible grouping taking place throughout
the day.

Instructional methods vary according to student need. Teachers provide
English Language Learners with explicit instruction, modeling, practice,
corrective feedback and encouragement. Overall, instructional practices
at R. D. White can be said to be balanced, flexible and designed to
accommodate student needs.

5\. R.D. White staff recognizes the importance of ongoing professional
development; it is integral to improved student achievement. Targeted
areas for training are determined by staff needs assessment and student
data results via the *Multiple Measures Assessment Data* binder. Thus,
professional development is tied directly to student needs and supports
our annual schoolwide instructional focus. Weekly banking days (students
are dismissed early on Mondays) allow for grade level meetings and staff
development opportunities.

Staff development may have a schoolwide focus or, at times, a grade
level focus. This year, as a result of data analysis, we have instituted
schoolwide the *Write From the Beginning* program that targets improving
the writing skills of our students. However, staff recognizes the
importance of ongoing training, therefore, monthly grade level meetings
are utilized to share student results, successful strategies and ideas
to hone practice. Staff also received training in strategies for working
with special education/inclusion students during a full day of training
last summer. Banking days have been used for ongoing training of all
staff in *Strategies That Work*.

Teachers in grades 4-6 received training in Guided Reading for Upper
Grades, *History Alive!*, and Math Content and Pedagogy. Primary
teachers were trained in Early Literacy Inservice, Specially Designed
Instruction in Academic English (SDAIE) and Differentiated Instruction.
Several staff members have served as mentor or consulting teachers and
train or give support to teachers.

All staff are trained in basic computer knowledge, accessing and using
internet for research in the classroom and publication and presentation
tools.

Peer collaboration and classroom observation are regarded as excellent
models for sharing teacher strengths and assists teachers in their
individual needs for staff development.

appendix

Assessments Referenced Against National Norms

**Test: Stanford Achievement Test, 9^th^ edition (SAT 9), Form T: 1995,
Publisher: Harcourt Educational Measurement**

**What groups were excluded from testing? All students were tested
except those exempted by parent waiver. Students with severe
disabilities were tested using alternate assessments.**

**Scores are reported here as National Percentile Ranks. The subgroups
included below are those that have been reported by the California
Department of Education as part of their Internet results posting each
August.**

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **Grade 2 Reading**              2001-2002    2000-2001    1999-2000

  Testing month                    April/May 02 April/May 01 April/May 00

  **[School Scores]{.smallcaps}**                            

  Total Score                      55           61           53

  Number of students tested        96           115          109

  Percent of total students tests  92.3%        95.8%        97.4%

  Number of students excluded      8            5            3

  Percent of students excluded     7.7%         4.2%         2.6%

  **[Subgroup                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  [1. English                      50           58           44
  Learners]{.smallcaps}                                      

  [2.Male students]{.smallcaps}    56           54           46

  [3.Female Students]{.smallcaps}  55           66           57

  [4.Economically                  47           52           49
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  [5.Non Economically              62           70           59
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  District Mean Score              55           55           52
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  State Mean Score                 52           50           48
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **Grade 3 Reading**              2001-2002    2000-2001    1999-2000

  Testing month                    April/May 02 April/May 01 April/May 00

  **[School Scores]{.smallcaps}**                            

  Total Score                      56           50           43

  Number of students tested        117          113          136

  Percent of total students tests  99%          99%          99%

  Number of students excluded      1            1            1

  Percent of students excluded     1%           1%           1%

  **[Subgroup                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  [1. English                      51           37           34
  Learners]{.smallcaps}                                      

  [2.Male students]{.smallcaps}    51           45           37

  [3.Female Students]{.smallcaps}  60           54           48

  [4.Economically                  46           46           38
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  [5.Non Economically              63           54           49
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  District Mean Score              54           50           49
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  State Mean Score                 47           46           44
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **Grade 4 Reading**              2001-2002    2000-2001    1999-2000

  Testing month                    April/May 02 April/May 01 April/May 00

  **[School Scores]{.smallcaps}**                            

  Total Score                      53           51           50

  Number of students tested        117          128          116

  Percent of total students tests  88.6%        94.8%        93.5%

  Number of students excluded      15           7            8

  Percent of students excluded     11.4%        5.2%         6.5%

  **[Subgroup                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  [1. English                      39           29           38
  Learners]{.smallcaps}                                      

  [2.Male students]{.smallcaps}    43           47           48

  [3.Female Students]{.smallcaps}  60           54           52

  [4.Economically                  44           43           37
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  [5.Non Economically              62           59           63
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  District Mean Score              54           53           51
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  State Mean Score                 50           47           45
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **Grade 5 Reading**              2001-2002    2000-2001    1999-2000

  Testing month                    April/May 02 April/May 01 April/May 00

  **[School Scores]{.smallcaps}**                            

  Total Score                      50           50           43

  Number of students tested        131          119          112

  Percent of total students tests  93.5%        96%          96.5%

  Number of students excluded      9            5            4

  Percent of students excluded     6.5%         4%           3.5%

  **[Subgroup                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  [1. English                      30           24           28
  Learners]{.smallcaps}                                      

  [2.Male students]{.smallcaps}    44           48           39

  [3.Female Students]{.smallcaps}  54           52           47

  [4.Economically                  44           39           34
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  [5.Non Economically              54           62           51
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  District Mean Score              51           49           46
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  State Mean Score                 46           45           44
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **Grade 6 Reading**              2001-2002    2000-2001    1999-2000

  Testing month                    April/May 02 April/May 01 April/May 00

  **[School Scores]{.smallcaps}**                            

  Total Score                      50           46           48

  Number of students tested        119          113          138

  Percent of total students tests  92.9%        96.5%        99%

  Number of students excluded      9            4            1

  Percent of students excluded     7.1%         3.5          1%

  **[Subgroup                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  [1. English                      27           27           22
  Learners]{.smallcaps}                                      

  [2.Male students]{.smallcaps}    49           47           44

  [3.Female Students]{.smallcaps}  51           46           52

  [4.Economically                  41           36           40
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  [5.Non Economically              59           55           60
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  District Mean Score              56           54           56
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  State Mean Score                 49           48           47
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **Grade 2 Mathematics**          2001-2002    2000-2001    1999-2000

  Testing month                    April/May 02 April/May 01 April/May 00

  **[School Scores]{.smallcaps}**                            

  Total Score                      65           66           67

  Number of students tested        100          120          112

  Percent of total students tests  96%          100%         100%

  Number of students excluded      4            0            0

  Percent of students excluded     4%           0%           0%

  **[Subgroup                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  [1. English                      63           64           57
  Learners]{.smallcaps}                                      

  [2.Male students]{.smallcaps}    70           64           61

  [3.Female Students]{.smallcaps}  59           67           71

  [4.Economically                  60           56           59
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  [5.Non Economically              70           76           76
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  District Mean Score              69           66           67
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  State Mean Score                 62           59           57
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **Grade 3 Mathematics**          2001-2002    2000-2001    1999-2000

  Testing month                    April/May 02 April/May 01 April/May 00

  **[School Scores]{.smallcaps}**                            

  Total Score                      69           64           59

  Number of students tested        118          114          137

  Percent of total students tests  100%         100%         100%

  Number of students excluded      0            0            0

  Percent of students excluded     0%           0%           0%

  **[Subgroup                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  [1. English                      68           56           53
  Learners]{.smallcaps}                                      

  [2.Male students]{.smallcaps}    63           64           56

  [3.Female Students]{.smallcaps}  73           64           61

  [4.Economically                  58           59           54
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  [5.Non Economically              77           69           64
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  District Mean Score              72           65           65
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  State Mean Score                 64           61           57
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **Grade 4 Mathematics**          2001-2002    2000-2001    1999-2000

  Testing month                    April/May 02 April/May 01 April/May 00

  **[School Scores]{.smallcaps}**                            

  Total Score                      70           64           58

  Number of students tested        123          135          124

  Percent of total students tests  93%          100%         100%

  Number of students excluded      9            0            0

  Percent of students excluded     7%           0%           0%

  **[Subgroup                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  [1. English                      59           44           47
  Learners]{.smallcaps}                                      

  [2.Male students]{.smallcaps}    65           62           56

  [3.Female Students]{.smallcaps}  73           65           60

  [4.Economically                  64           57           48
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  [5.Non Economically              74           71           68
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  District Mean Score              69           65           63
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  State Mean Score                 58           54           51
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **Grade 5 Mathematics**          2001-2002    2000-2001    1999-2000

  Testing month                    April/May 02 April/May 01 April/May 00

  **[School Scores]{.smallcaps}**                            

  Total Score                      66           65           59

  Number of students tested        133          124          116

  Percent of total students tests  95%          100%         100%

  Number of students excluded      7            0            0

  Percent of students excluded     5%           0%           0%

  **[Subgroup                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  [1. English                      50           37           47
  Learners]{.smallcaps}                                      

  [2.Male students]{.smallcaps}    66           63           58

  [3.Female Students]{.smallcaps}  66           67           60

  [4.Economically                  66           58           51
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  [5.Non Economically              67           72           66
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  District Mean Score              69           66           62
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  State Mean Score                 58           55           51
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **Grade 6 Mathematics**          2001-2002    2000-2001    1999-2000

  Testing month                    April/May 02 April/May 01 April/May 00

  **[School Scores]{.smallcaps}**                            

  Total Score                      66           68           63

  Number of students tested        123          117          139

  Percent of total students tests  96%          100%         100%

  Number of students excluded      5            0            0

  Percent of students excluded     4%           0%           0%

  **[Subgroup                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  [1. English                      40           52           38
  Learners]{.smallcaps}                                      

  [2.Male students]{.smallcaps}    63           71           64

  [3.Female Students]{.smallcaps}  69           66           62

  [4.Economically                  57           59           58
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  [5.Non Economically              73           75           71
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  District Mean Score              77           73           72
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  State Mean Score                 62           60           57
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

**[[State Criterion-Referenced tests]{.smallcaps}: [California Standards
Tests]{.smallcaps}]{.underline}**

These tests have been designed specifically to assess progress toward
meeting California state standards. These tests were first administered
in spring 1999. Raw scores only were provided until 2001 when
performance levels for English Language Arts were first assigned.
Performance levels for Mathematics were first provided by the state in
2002.

**Data Display Table for Reading (language arts or English) and
Mathematics. The subgroups included below are those that have been
reported by the California Department of Education as part of their
Internet results posting each August.**

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **English Language Arts: Grade   2001-2002    2000-2001    1999-2000
  2**                                                        

  Testing month                    April/May    April/May    April/May
                                   2002         2001         2000

  **[School Scores]{.smallcaps}**                            

  **[Total]{.smallcaps}**                                    

  At or Above Basic                73%          86%          

  At or Above Proficient           35%          40%          

  At Advanced                      13%          10%          

  Number of students tested        95           115          

  Percent of total students tested 91%          93%          

  Number of students excluded      9            9            

  Percent of total students        9%           7%           
  excluded                                                   

  **[Subgroup                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  [1.English Learners]{.smallcaps}                           

  At or Above Basic                69%          81%          

  At or Above Proficient           27%          35%          

  At Advanced                      8%           8%           

  [2.Male Students]{.smallcaps}                              

  At or Above Basic                72%          80%          

  At or Above Proficient           41%          32%          

  At Advanced                      14%          8%           

  [3.Female Students]{.smallcaps}                            

  At or Above Basic                72%          91%          

  At or Above Proficient           27%          46%          

  At Advanced                      11%          12%          

  [4.Economically                                            
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  At or Above Basic                68%          77%          

  At or Above Proficient           33%          23%          

  At Advanced                      7%           3%           

  [5. Non Economically                                       
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  At or Above Basic                76%          95%          

  At or Above Proficient           36%          57%          

  At Advanced                      17%          18%          
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  At or Above Basic                70%          70%          

  At or Above Proficient           38%          38%          

  At Advanced                      11%          12%          
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  At or Above Basic                63%          61%          

  At or Above Proficient           32%          32%          

  At Advanced                      9%           10%          
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **English Language Arts: Grade   2001-2002    2000-2001    1999-2000
  3**                                                        

  Testing month                    April/May    April/May    April/May
                                   2002         2001         2000

  **[School Scores]{.smallcaps}**                            

  **[Total]{.smallcaps}**                                    

  At or Above Basic                77%          67%          

  At or Above Proficient           39%          38%          

  At Advanced                      11%          9%           

  Number of students tested        116          112          

  Percent of total students tested 98%          98%          

  Number of students excluded      2            2            

  Percent of total students        2%           2%           
  excluded                                                   

  **[Subgroup                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  [1.English Learners]{.smallcaps}                           

  At or Above Basic                75%          55%          

  At or Above Proficient           35%          22%          

  At Advanced                      9%           1%           

  [2.Male Students]{.smallcaps}                              

  At or Above Basic                69%          67%          

  At or Above Proficient           31%          39%          

  At Advanced                      10%          9%           

  [3.Female Students]{.smallcaps}                            

  At or Above Basic                85%          66%          

  At or Above Proficient           47%          37%          

  At Advanced                      13%          9%           

  [4.Economically                                            
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  At or Above Basic                71%          63%          

  At or Above Proficient           25%          29%          

  At Advanced                      4%           4%           

  [5. Non Economically                                       
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  At or Above Basic                82%          69%          

  At or Above Proficient           51%          46%          

  At Advanced                      17%          14%          
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  At or Above Basic                73%          67%          

  At or Above Proficient           42%          36%          

  At Advanced                      13%          12%          
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  At or Above Basic                62%          59%          

  At or Above Proficient           34%          30%          

  At Advanced                      11%          9%           
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| **English Language Arts:      | 2001-2002  | 2000-2001  | 1999-2000  |
| Grade 4**                     |            |            |            |
|                               |            |            |            |
| **English Language Arts:      |            |            |            |
| Grade 4**                     |            |            |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| Testing month                 | April/May  | April/May  | April/May  |
|                               | 2002       | 2001       | 2000       |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| **[School                     |            |            |            |
| Scores]{.smallcaps}**         |            |            |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| **[Total]{.smallcaps}**       |            |            |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| At or Above Basic             | 80%        | 81%        |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| At or Above Proficient        | 42%        | 38%        |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| At Advanced                   | 12%        | 7%         |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| Number of students tested     | 115        | 127        |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| Percent of total students     | 87%        | 91%        |            |
| tested                        |            |            |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| Number of students excluded   | 17         | 12         |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| Percent of total students     | 13%        | 9%         |            |
| excluded                      |            |            |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| **[Subgroup                   |            |            |            |
| Scores]{.smallcaps}**         |            |            |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| [1.English                    |            |            |            |
| Learners]{.smallcaps}         |            |            |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| At or Above Basic             | 70%        | 61%        |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| At or Above Proficient        | 25%        | 17%        |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| At Advanced                   | 1%         | 0%         |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| [2.Male Students]{.smallcaps} |            |            |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| At or Above Basic             | 71%        | 74%        |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| At or Above Proficient        | 29%        | 27%        |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| At Advanced                   | 6%         | 3%         |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| [3.Female                     |            |            |            |
| Students]{.smallcaps}         |            |            |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| At or Above Basic             | 86%        | 86%        |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| At or Above Proficient        | 50%        | 48%        |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| At Advanced                   | 16%        | 10%        |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| [4.Economically               |            |            |            |
| Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}    |            |            |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| At or Above Basic             | 78%        | 75%        |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| At or Above Proficient        | 26%        | 29%        |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| At Advanced                   | 10%        | 4%         |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| [5. Non Economically          |            |            |            |
| Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}    |            |            |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| At or Above Basic             | 83%        | 86%        |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| At or Above Proficient        | 58%        | 48%        |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+
| At Advanced                   | 14%        | 10%        |            |
+-------------------------------+------------+------------+------------+

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  At or Above Basic                79%          76%          

  At or Above Proficient           44%          39%          

  At Advanced                      18%          13%          
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  At or Above Basic                71%          66%          

  At or Above Proficient           36%          33%          

  At Advanced                      14%          11%          
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **English Language Arts: Grade   2001-2002    2000-2001    1999-2000
  5**                                                        

  Testing month                    April/May    April/May    April/May
                                   2002         2001         2000

  **[School Scores]{.smallcaps}**                            

  **[Total]{.smallcaps}**                                    

  At or Above Basic                83%          74%          

  At or Above Proficient           32%          33%          

  At Advanced                      10%          9%           

  Number of students tested        131          118          

  Percent of total students tested 94%          92%          

  Number of students excluded      9            10           

  Percent of total students        6%           8%           
  excluded                                                   

  **[Subgroup                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  [1.English Learners]{.smallcaps}                           

  At or Above Basic                70%          42%          

  At or Above Proficient           10%          0%           

  At Advanced                      2%           0%           

  [2.Male Students]{.smallcaps}                              

  At or Above Basic                77%          70%          

  At or Above Proficient           22%          29%          

  At Advanced                      5%           8%           

  [3.Female Students]{.smallcaps}                            

  At or Above Basic                88%          78%          

  At or Above Proficient           40%          38%          

  At Advanced                      14%          11%          

  [4.Economically                                            
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  At or Above Basic                81%          62%          

  At or Above Proficient           27%          25%          

  At Advanced                      7%           3%           

  [5. Non Economically                                       
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  At or Above Basic                86%          86%          

  At or Above Proficient           37%          41%          

  At Advanced                      13%          16%          
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  At or Above Basic                78%          72%          

  At or Above Proficient           37%          35%          

  At Advanced                      11%          9%           
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  At or Above Basic                71%          66%          

  At or Above Proficient           31%          28%          

  At Advanced                      9%           7%           
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **English Language Arts: Grade   2001-2002    2000-2001    1999-2000
  6**                                                        

  Testing month                    April/May    April/May    April/May
                                   2002         2001         2000

  **[School Scores]{.smallcaps}**                            

  **[Total]{.smallcaps}**                                    

  At or Above Basic                72%          72%          

  At or Above Proficient           29%          25%          

  At Advanced                      8%           4%           

  Number of students tested        119          112          

  Percent of total students tested 93%          94%          

  Number of students excluded      9            7            

  Percent of total students        7%           6%           
  excluded                                                   

  **[Subgroup                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  [1.English Learners]{.smallcaps}                           

  At or Above Basic                50%          49%          

  At or Above Proficient           2%           4%           

  At Advanced                      0%           0%           

  [2.Male Students]{.smallcaps}                              

  At or Above Basic                70%          77%          

  At or Above Proficient           28%          17%          

  At Advanced                      10%          4%           

  [3.Female Students]{.smallcaps}                            

  At or Above Basic                75%          70%          

  At or Above Proficient           31%          35%          

  At Advanced                      7%           5%           

  [4.Economically                                            
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  At or Above Basic                69%          65%          

  At or Above Proficient           22%          16%          

  At Advanced                      3%           0%           

  [5. Non Economically                                       
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  At or Above Basic                74%          80%          

  At or Above Proficient           36%          34%          

  At Advanced                      13%          8%           
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  At or Above Basic                78%          76%          

  At or Above Proficient           42%          39%          

  At Advanced                      13%          11%          
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  At or Above Basic                66%          67%          

  At or Above Proficient           30%          31%          

  At Advanced                      9%           9%           
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **Mathematics: Grade 2**         2001-2002    2000-2001    1999-2000

  Testing month                    April/May    April/May    April/May
                                   2002         2001         2000

  **[School Scores]{.smallcaps}**                            

  **[Total]{.smallcaps}**                                    

  At or Above Basic                81%                       

  At or Above Proficient           53%                       

  At Advanced                      18%                       

  Number of students tested        100                       

  Percent of total students tested 96%                       

  Number of students excluded      4                         

  Percent of total students        4%                        
  excluded                                                   

  **[Subgroup                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  [1.English Learners]{.smallcaps}                           

  At or Above Basic                78%                       

  At or Above Proficient           49%                       

  At Advanced                      17%                       

  [2.Male Students]{.smallcaps}                              

  At or Above Basic                78%                       

  At or Above Proficient           58%                       

  At Advanced                      28%                       

  [3.Female Students]{.smallcaps}                            

  At or Above Basic                85%                       

  At or Above Proficient           48%                       

  At Advanced                      7%                        

  [4.Economically                                            
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  At or Above Basic                74%                       

  At or Above Proficient           53%                       

  At Advanced                      21%                       

  [5. Non Economically                                       
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  At or Above Basic                87%                       

  At or Above Proficient           53%                       

  At Advanced                      15%                       
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  At or Above Basic                76%                       

  At or Above Proficient           51%                       

  At Advanced                      22%                       
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  At or Above Basic                68%                       

  At or Above Proficient           43%                       

  At Advanced                      16%                       
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **Mathematics: Grade 3**         2001-2002    2000-2001    1999-2000

  Testing month                    April/May    April/May    April/May
                                   2002         2001         2000

  **[School Scores]{.smallcaps}**                            

  **[Total]{.smallcaps}**                                    

  At or Above Basic                80%                       

  At or Above Proficient           44%                       

  At Advanced                      11%                       

  Number of students tested        117                       

  Percent of total students tested 99%                       

  Number of students excluded      1                         

  Percent of total students        1%                        
  excluded                                                   

  **[Subgroup                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  [1.English Learners]{.smallcaps}                           

  At or Above Basic                78%                       

  At or Above Proficient           42%                       

  At Advanced                      13%                       

  [2.Male Students]{.smallcaps}                              

  At or Above Basic                76%                       

  At or Above Proficient           42%                       

  At Advanced                      8%                        

  [3.Female Students]{.smallcaps}                            

  At or Above Basic                85%                       

  At or Above Proficient           47%                       

  At Advanced                      14%                       

  [4.Economically                                            
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  At or Above Basic                68%                       

  At or Above Proficient           35%                       

  At Advanced                      4%                        

  [5. Non Economically                                       
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  At or Above Basic                90%                       

  At or Above Proficient           52%                       

  At Advanced                      17%                       
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  At or Above Basic                77%                       

  At or Above Proficient           50%                       

  At Advanced                      18%                       
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  At or Above Basic                65%                       

  At or Above Proficient           38%                       

  At Advanced                      12%                       
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **Mathematics: Grade 4**         2001-2002    2000-2001    1999-2000

  Testing month                    April/May    April/May    April/May
                                   2002         2001         2000

  **[School Scores]{.smallcaps}**                            

  **[Total]{.smallcaps}**                                    

  At or Above Basic                79%                       

  At or Above Proficient           52%                       

  At Advanced                      16%                       

  Number of students tested        123                       

  Percent of total students tested 93%                       

  Number of students excluded      9                         

  Percent of total students        7%                        
  excluded                                                   

  **[Subgroup                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  [1.English Learners]{.smallcaps}                           

  At or Above Basic                69%                       

  At or Above Proficient           42%                       

  At Advanced                      11%                       

  [2.Male Students]{.smallcaps}                              

  At or Above Basic                75%                       

  At or Above Proficient           43%                       

  At Advanced                      15%                       

  [3.Female Students]{.smallcaps}                            

  At or Above Basic                81%                       

  At or Above Proficient           58%                       

  At Advanced                      17%                       

  [4.Economically                                            
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  At or Above Basic                77%                       

  At or Above Proficient           42%                       

  At Advanced                      13%                       

  [5. Non Economically                                       
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  At or Above Basic                81%                       

  At or Above Proficient           63%                       

  At Advanced                      20%                       

  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  At or Above Basic                78%                       

  At or Above Proficient           50%                       

  At Advanced                      19%                       
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  At or Above Basic                67%                       

  At or Above Proficient           37%                       

  At Advanced                      13%                       
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **Mathematics: Grade 5**         2001-2002    2000-2001    1999-2000

  Testing month                    April/May    April/May    April/May
                                   2002         2001         2000

  **[School Scores]{.smallcaps}**                            

  **[Total]{.smallcaps}**                                    

  At or Above Basic                82%                       

  At or Above Proficient           43%                       

  At Advanced                      11%                       

  Number of students tested        133                       

  Percent of total students tested 95%                       

  Number of students excluded      7                         

  Percent of total students        5%                        
  excluded                                                   

  **[Subgroup                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  [1.English Learners]{.smallcaps}                           

  At or Above Basic                74%                       

  At or Above Proficient           30%                       

  At Advanced                      4%                        

  [2.Male Students]{.smallcaps}                              

  At or Above Basic                75%                       

  At or Above Proficient           47%                       

  At Advanced                      16%                       

  [3.Female Students]{.smallcaps}                            

  At or Above Basic                88%                       

  At or Above Proficient           40%                       

  At Advanced                      7%                        

  [4.Economically                                            
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  At or Above Basic                85%                       

  At or Above Proficient           39%                       

  At Advanced                      8%                        

  [5. Non Economically                                       
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  At or Above Basic                79%                       

  At or Above Proficient           46%                       

  At Advanced                      13%                       
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  At or Above Basic                78%                       

  At or Above Proficient           48%                       

  At Advanced                      15%                       
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  At or Above Basic                59%                       

  At or Above Proficient           29%                       

  At Advanced                      7%                        
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **Mathematics: Grade 6**         2001-2002    2000-2001    1999-2000

  Testing month                    April/May    April/May    April/May
                                   2002         2001         2000

  **[School Scores]{.smallcaps}**                            

  **[Total]{.smallcaps}**                                    

  At or Above Basic                71%                       

  At or Above Proficient           40%                       

  At Advanced                      10%                       

  Number of students tested        123                       

  Percent of total students tested 96%                       

  Number of students excluded      5                         

  Percent of total students        4%                        
  excluded                                                   

  **[Subgroup                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  [1.English Learners]{.smallcaps}                           

  At or Above Basic                47%                       

  At or Above Proficient           15%                       

  At Advanced                      0%                        

  [2.Male Students]{.smallcaps}                              

  At or Above Basic                67%                       

  At or Above Proficient           38%                       

  At Advanced                      11%                       

  [3.Female Students]{.smallcaps}                            

  At or Above Basic                74%                       

  At or Above Proficient           41%                       

  At Advanced                      8%                        

  [4.Economically                                            
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  At or Above Basic                66%                       

  At or Above Proficient           35%                       

  At Advanced                      2%                        

  [5. Non Economically                                       
  Disadvantaged]{.smallcaps}                                 

  At or Above Basic                76%                       

  At or Above Proficient           45%                       

  At Advanced                      18%                       
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[District                                                
  Scores]{.smallcaps}**                                      

  At or Above Basic                80%                       

  At or Above Proficient           53%                       

  At Advanced                      23%                       
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------

  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
  **[State Scores]{.smallcaps}**                             

  At or Above Basic                62%                       

  At or Above Proficient           32%                       

  At Advanced                      10%                       
  -------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------