##### *2006-2007 No Child Left Behind - Blue Ribbon Schools Program* 

*U.S. Department of Education*

**Cover Sheet** Type of School: (Check all that apply) \[X\] Elementary
\[ \] Middle \[ \] High \[ \] K-12 \[ \] Charter

Name of Principal [Mrs. Kathy Elrod]{.underline}

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

Official School Name [North Jackson Elementary]{.underline}

(As it should appear in the official records)

School Mailing Address [1880 Old Gainesville Highway]{.underline}

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

[Talmo Georgia 30575-2309]{.underline}

City State Zip Code+4 (digits total)

County \_\_\_\_\_\_[Jackson]{.underline}
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_State School Code
Number\*\_\_\_\_[3050\_]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Telephone [( 706 )693-2246]{.underline} Fax [( 706
)693-4389]{.underline}

Web site/URL [www.jackson.k12.ga.us]{.underline} E-mail
[kelrod@jackson.k12.ga.us]{.underline}

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

[See hard copy]{.underline}
Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(Principal's Signature)

Name of Superintendent\* [Dr. Shannon Adams]{.underline}

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

District Name [Jackson County]{.underline} Tel.
[(706)367-5151]{.underline}

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

[See hard copy]{.underline}
Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
(Superintendent's Signature)

Name of School Board Mrs. Kathy Wilbanks

President/Chairperson

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

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.

[See hard copy]{.underline}
Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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

Page 1

**PART I ‑ ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATION**

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

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

2.  The school has made adequate yearly progress each year for the past
    two years and has not been identified by the state as "persistently
    dangerous" within the last two years. To meet final eligibility, the
    school must meet the state's adequate yearly progress requirement in
    the 2006-2007 school year.

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

4.  The school has been in existence for five full years, that is, from
    at least September 2001 and has not received the No Child Left
    Behind -- Blue Ribbon Schools award in the past five years.

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

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

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

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

**PART II ‑ DEMOGRAPHIC DATA**

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

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

1\. Number of schools in the district: [\_\_7\_]{.underline}Elementary
schools

\_\_[2\_]{.underline} Middle schools

\_\_[0\_]{.underline} Junior high schools

**\_\_**[1\_]{.underline} High schools

\_\_[1]{.underline}\_ Other

\_[11]{.underline} TOTAL

2\. District Per Pupil Expenditure: [\_\_\_\_\$6,067.71]{.underline}\_\_

Average State Per Pupil Expenditure:
[\_\_\_\_\_\$6,234.02\_\_]{.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
>
> \[ \] Suburban school with characteristics typical of an urban area
>
> \[ \] Suburban
>
> \[X \] Small city or town in a rural area
>
> \[ \] Rural

4\. [5]{.underline} Number of years the principal has been in her/his
position at this school.

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

5\. Number of students as of October 1 enrolled at each grade level or
its equivalent in applying school only:

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

  **Pre-K**   8         12                     **20**       **7**                             

  **K**       44        31                     **75**       **8**                             

  **1**       30        29                     **59**       **9**                             

  **2**       26        29                     **55**       **10**                            

  **3**       34        31                     **65**       **11**                            

  **4**       23        22                     **45**       **12**                            

  **5**       38        24                     **62**       **Other**   7         0           7

  **6**                                                                                       

                                    **TOTAL                                                   388
                                    STUDENTS                                                  
                                    IN THE                                                    
                                    APPLYING                                                  
                                    SCHOOL**                                                  
  ----------- --------- ----------- ---------- --------- -- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------

6\. Racial/ethnic composition of [75]{.underline} % White

the school: [6]{.underline} % Black or African American

[17]{.underline} % Hispanic or Latino

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

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

**100% Total**

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

7\. Student turnover, or mobility rate, during the past year:
\_\_[27]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_%

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

  ------------------------- --------------------------- ------------------
  **(1)**                   Number of students who      58
                            transferred ***to*** the    
                            school after October 1      
                            until the end of the year   

  **(2)**                   Number of students who      47
                            transferred ***from*** the  
                            school after October 1      
                            until the end of the year   

  **(3)**                   Total of all transferred    105
                            students \[sum of rows (1)  
                            and (2)\]                   

  **(4)**                   Total number of students in 388
                            the school as of October 1  

  **(5)**                   Total transferred students  0.268
                            in row (3) divided by total 
                            students in row (4)         

  **(6)**                   Amount in row (5)           27
                            multiplied by 100           
  ------------------------- --------------------------- ------------------

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

\_\_ [25]{.underline}\_\_Total Number Limited English Proficient

Number of languages represented: \_\_\_[2\_]{.underline}\_\_\_\_

Specify languages: Spanish and Vietnamese

9\. Students eligible for free/reduced-priced meals:
\_\_\_\_[58]{.underline}\_\_%

Total number students who qualify: \_\_\_[223\_]{.underline}\_\_\_

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

10\. Students receiving special education services:
\_\_\_\_[15]{.underline}\_\_%

\_\_\_\_[58]{.underline}\_\_\_\_Total Number of Students Served

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

\_[3]{.underline}\_\_\_Autism [\_\_ 0\_\_]{.underline}Orthopedic
Impairment

\_[0\_]{.underline}\_\_Deafness \_\_ [6\_]{.underline}\_Other Health
Impaired

\_[0]{.underline}\_\_\_Deaf-Blindness \_\_[13\_]{.underline}\_Specific
Learning Disability

\_[0\_]{.underline}\_\_Emotional Disturbance
\_\_[30]{.underline}\_\_Speech or Language Impairment

\_[0\_]{.underline}\_\_Hearing Impairment
\_\_\_[0]{.underline}\_Traumatic Brain Injury

> \_[6\_\_\_]{.underline}Mental Retardation \_\_ [0]{.underline}\_Visual
> Impairment Including Blindness
>
> \_[0]{.underline}\_\_\_Multiple Disabilities

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

    **Number of Staff**

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

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

Classroom teachers \_\_[22\_]{.underline}\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Special resource teachers/specialists [\_\_ 4\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Paraprofessionals \_\_[16]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

> Support staff \_\_\_[5\_]{.underline}\_\_\_
> \_\_\_[3]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_
>
> Total number \_\_[49\_]{.underline}\_\_\_\_
> \_\_\_[3]{.underline}\_\_\_\_

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

students in the school divided by the FTE of classroom teachers, e.g.,
22:1 \_\_[18:1]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_

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

  ------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                           2005-2006   2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002

  Daily student attendance 96%         96%         96%         95%         96%

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

  Teacher turnover rate    9%          11%         8%          13%         10%

  Student dropout rate     N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A
  (middle/high)                                                            

  Student drop-off rate    N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A         N/A
  (high school)                                                            
  ------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**PART III ‑ SUMMARY**

North Jackson is a Pre-K through fifth grade elementary school located
in the northern part of Jackson County. It is one of the smaller schools
in the Jackson County School System with an enrollment of 388 students.
It is located in the midst of two rural communities, Talmo and
Pendergrass. Community activities offered to the area children include
Jackson County Park and Recreation Programs, Boy Scouts, church youth
groups, 4-H Club and a newly formed Boys and Girls Club. Each of the
towns provides residents with small part-time libraries. A larger
community library is located in the town of Jefferson and regional
library facilities are approximately twenty miles away in the towns of
Gainesville and Winder. Cultural amenities are somewhat limited. The
school attempts to bridge the gap by scheduling field trips to events in
the larger cities of Gainesville, Athens, and Atlanta and by producing
musicals and plays at the school. Fourth and fifth are offered the
opportunity to be members of the North Jackson Choral group. In
addition, programs by national and regional authors and illustrators are
annual events.

The socio-economic level of the population is considered low and the
majority of our students qualifies for free or reduced meals. Much of
the employment in the area is based on the poultry industry. A large
number of poultry farms are located in the area. Wayne Farms and
Pilgrims Pride have large poultry processing plants nearby and employ
many local residents. Many Hispanic families tend to migrate to the area
in search of employment in the poultry industry. Interstate 85 corridor
is located five miles from the school and recent industrial growth along
it has brought new opportunities for employment. Despite having this
economic progress close to our school community, limited housing in the
school attendance area has allowed for only minimal growth of the
student population. Several subdivisions have been approved and are
under construction within our attendance area. The school has not
experienced growth from these building projects at this time. Present
housing in the attendance area includes a large mobile home park and
many individual rental units. These units have frequent residency
turnovers. Families often relocate after finding more secure housing and
employment. This rate of turnovers combined with the migrant population
leads to a high number of transient students at North Jackson. This
transient rate provides a challenge for teachers, due to the fact that
these students often are behind in academic areas and require extra
attention and support. Many of the students lack a stable home
environment. Children come to us from households consisting of single
parents, foster parents, and grandparents who function as the legal
guardians of their grandchildren. North Jackson has an after school
program to address the problem of dual income families who work outside
the home. Funds derived from the program go directly back into its
operation.

The mission of North Jackson Elementary is to create a positive climate
for learning and provide quality-learning opportunities so that all
students may develop academically, socially and physically at a rate
consistent with their capabilities. The school creates an atmosphere
that is conducive to learning and encourages student attendance.
Teachers and staff strive to promote an environment that fosters respect
for self and others and encourage students to establish appropriate
values. Students are given opportunities to develop an appreciation of
art and music and the critical thinking skills necessary to function in
an ever-changing society. North Jackson is proud of our students'
accomplishments and of our highly qualified staff. In the spring of
2006, North Jackson was recognized by the Governor's Office of Student
Achievement in the State of Georgia as a Bronze Award Winner for our
high percentage of students meeting and exceeding state standards. High
expectations have been and will continue to be the driving force at
North Jackson.

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

1\. **Assessment Results:** All students in Georgia are required to take
the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test in grades first through fifth.
Students are tested on their skills and knowledge acquired from the
Quality Core Curriculum and the Georgia Performance Standards in
Reading, Language Arts, and Math for first and second grades and
Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies for third
through fifth grades. Students receive a score of Level 1 (does not
meet), Level 2 (meets), or Level 3 (exceeds) on the acquired state
standards on the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test. A score of 2 or
above interprets as passing the state standards. Students are expected
to pass the reading section in third grade and the reading and math
sections in fifth grade. Additional information can be gathered from the
state website concerning further clarification of the
Criterion-Referenced Competency Test. The website
is:<http://public.doe.k12.ga.us/ci_testing.aspx>. In the application,
test data for North Jackson Elementary students will be reported for
2003/2004 extending through the 2005/2006 school year. Georgia requires
students in grades 3 and 5 to take the Iowa Test of Basic Skills, a
norm-referenced test. This test compares our students to the performance
of other students across the nation in Reading, Language Arts, Math,
Social Studies, Science, and Sources of Information. In fifth grade,
students take the Fifth Grade State Writing Test to assess writing
skills acquired throughout their elementary career.

Results indicate that students at North Jackson Elementary on average
out perform other students in grades first through fifth in the state of
Georgia on the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test. North Jackson
Elementary has been in the top three schools for our district for the
past two years with the least number of students failing the third grade
reading section and fifth grade reading and math sections. These two
grades are critical for promotion and retention in the state of Georgia.
On the Fifth Grade Writing Assessment, we have consistently out
performed the system average in the top two stages for the past three
years. As reflected in our test scores, all students are held to high
expectations and standards.

2\. **Using Assessment Results:** The academic needs for students at
North Jackson are determined through a variety of assessment techniques.
The most immediate feedback is provided through classroom assessment. 
Individual student progress is shown through basic literacy tests,
running records, computer tests, unit assessments, portfolios,
checklists, writing rubrics, and teacher observation of classroom
performance.  These help teachers modify their methods and provide
flexible, ever-changing groups for instruction.

System wide assessments, based on state curriculum, are given each
semester.  Administrators and teachers utilize test information to
indicate students in need of modifications.  Students who are identified
as at-risk are referred to the state funded Early Intervention Program
to provide students smaller pupil-teacher ratio instruction.  In
addition, recommendations are made to refer students who are struggling
to the after-school tutoring program.

State wide assessments are administered to determine competency.  The
Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Test is based on the state
curriculum standards.  The Georgia State Writing Assessment reflects
proficiency in writing.  Rubrics are used in assessing open ended
questions in the writing compositions. 

The Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Test and the Iowa Test of
Basic Skills provide data to administrators and teachers to determine
student achievement, create school improvement goals, and students'
needs across grade levels. Staff Development courses are based on areas
of need shown in test scores.  These assessments are utilized within
teams and curriculum committees to modify instruction in order to
promote student learning. 

3\. **Communicating Assessment Results:** Student performance on the
Criterion-Referenced Competency Test and the Iowa Test of Basic Skills
are reported annually through the local paper to parents and community
members.  Additional information is communicated to parents through
individual parent conferences, report cards, Parent Teacher Organization
meetings, our quarterly Panther Pride Assemblies, and monthly
newsletters.  Translators and transportation services are furnished for
parents to enable teachers to meet and share results with everyone.  At
the school level, different grade levels have achievement walls
throughout the building.  Kindergarten children are recognized for
letter identification, sound recognition, and sight words using wall
displays.  First and second graders work hard to get their names on the
Math Facts Wall.  Student work is proudly displayed throughout the
building.  Monthly rewards are given to students who meet their
Accelerated Reading Goals. Fifth graders enjoy their annual field trip
celebration for their achievements in writing. The achievement walls are
highly visible so parents and visitors can track achievement through the
year. The local paper prints articles and pictures of students involved
in current activities. We also publish an annual accountability report
to share our accomplishments with the community.

4\. **Sharing Success:** North Jackson Elementary is proud of our
accomplishments. We take pride in sharing with schools in our system and
other systems. Administrators meet monthly with other administrators to
share positive achievements. North Jackson Elementary teachers have
taught professional learning classes locally and at conferences. Our
successes are often published in a Jackson County School System monthly
publication. We were recently featured in *Living Jackson* for receiving
the State Bronze award for academic excellence. Teachers are eager to
share what works with other teachers through email, class visits, and
meetings.

**PART V -- CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION**

1.  **Curriculum:** Students at North Jackson receive instruction in the
    areas of reading, English/language arts, math, social studies,
    science, art, music, physical education, and character education.
    Our curriculum is aligned with the state standards, Quality Core
    Curriculum and Georgia Performance Standards.

North Jackson strives to meet the needs of every learner through a
variety of strategies. Students acquire the curriculum through multiple
settings throughout the day whether through whole group, small group
instruction, individual assistance, or after school tutoring.

North Jackson students receive instruction in a variety of approaches to
help them maintain and retain their acquired skills. These include
computer programs such as Success Maker and Everyday Math games. North
Jackson continues to enhance learning for all through regularly planned
author visits, illustrator appearances, wild life exhibitions, and
similar activities. Extra support is provided to special needs students
through inclusion, collaboration, and resource models. We also have peer
and adult mentors that provide extra assistance to students struggling
in reading and math.

To address student needs, teachers meet frequently to discuss student
performance and to adjust student groups. Teachers are constantly
seeking additional sources to address instructional needs. We monitor
student growth through a computer adaptive reading test and data base,
local district quarterly benchmarks, and district Basic Literacy Tests.

2\. **(Elementary Schools)** **Reading:** North Jackson Elementary sets
high expectations for student achievement in reading. In order to equip
students with the necessary skills for success, the Four Blocks Reading
Program has been implemented for North Jackson teachers in grades one
through three. This program incorporates on a daily basis the different
approaches to beginning reading. These include guided reading,
self-selected reading, working with words, and writing workshop. Daily
instruction in all four blocks provides numerous and varied
opportunities for all children to learn to read and write. Using all
four blocks takes into account the fact that all children do not learn
in the same way and provides substantial instruction to support the
students' learning styles. A variety of formats make each block as
multilevel as possible, providing additional support for children who
struggle, as well as additional challenges for those who catch on
quickly. The Early Intervention Program teachers share teaching
responsibilities in the areas of reading by serving small groups daily.
This allows for more individual assistance to students. The fourth and
fifth grade teachers at North Jackson adopted the Five Blocks Reading
Program, which adds fluency as the additional block.  

Each year, system-wide workshops are offered to train new faculty
members (and any others requesting a refresher course) in the Four
Blocks model. As additional support, the Jackson County Elementary
Language Arts Coordinator is available for teacher consultations and to
model lessons at each grade level.

3.  **Additional Curriculum Area:** North Jackson emphasizes math skills
    among all students to help them develop the ability to think
    critically and make decisions as it relates to our school mission
    and beliefs. For the past three years, North Jackson has utilized
    Everyday Math to enhance student mathematical knowledge. Everyday
    Math encourages multiple ways for solving math problems, unlike the
    previous traditional programs. Math scores on the
    Criterion-Referenced Competency Test for North Jackson have
    consistently been higher than the state scores across grade levels.
    Test scores have indicated growth in mathematics of North Jackson
    students over the past three years.

As a school, we continuously meet to discuss ways to improve math facts
and problem solving which are areas of concern for our school. We have
identified these areas for the past two years as a focal point on the
School Improvement Plan. We address these needs through Math Facts in a
Flash, Success Maker, word problems on morning announcements, Problems
of the Day, After-School Tutoring, Learning Communities, and through the
state funded intervention program.

4.  **Instructional Methods:** The staff at North Jackson Elementary
    incorporates a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of
    every student. Our school uses learning-focused strategies outlined
    by Dr. Max Thompson. These strategies include acquisition lessons,
    activating strategies, acceleration strategies, summarizing
    strategies, graphic organizers, extending and refining strategies,
    and rubric assessments. Our teachers offer differentiated
    instruction to ensure that individual needs are being met. For
    example, some first graders may know a lot about how a clock looks
    and keeps time, but some may be only able to recall that it is round
    with some numbers on it. The teacher will provide different
    activities to teach, remediate, and enrich. During guided reading
    students are taught based on their instructional level. Students
    also participate in shared reading activities in heterogeneous
    groups. For higher level reading students, some teachers create
    Literature Circles which works much like a "book talk". Reading and
    writing are incorporated into all content areas. Peer tutoring,
    mentors, Early Intervention Program, and after school tutoring are
    implemented to help students at-risk. Extra cultural activities
    including a WWII veteran, author and illustrator visits, and field
    trips help to enhance student learning.

5.  **Professional Development:** The North Jackson Elementary staff is
    dedicated to Professional Learning that is directly related to our
    School Improvement Plan.  In the spring of each school year, the
    staff is asked for suggestions via survey for professional learning
    the following year.  The staff is reminded to ask this question:
    "What does our school need to meet the school improvement plan
    goals?"  The Assistant Principal is given a budget and must plan
    accordingly.  Student achievement and the physical and emotional
    well-being of students is the focus.  The Jackson County School
    System plans classes and training for the system.  Our school
    provides professional learning based on the unique needs of our
    students and staff.   

Recently, the state of Georgia began the implementation of Georgia
Performance Standards, the revised state curriculum.  As the curriculum
is phased in, the staff is trained on the standards and the planning of
units.  The staff also participates in classes to prepare the
implementation of newly adopted textbooks and programs, such as Everyday
Math, Guided Reading, and Learning Focused Schools.  North Jackson
believes strongly that we must support new staff members by providing
each with New Teacher Orientation (a two day class before pre-planning)
and a year long mentor.   

Learning Communities are formed by staff members interested in certain
topics or needs.  The learning communities meet bi-monthly to discuss
recent readings.  As a result of these meetings, some grade levels have
set goals for students and agreed on a means of recognizing students for
their successes. 

We have also participated in book talks as a whole faculty and with
smaller groups.  Our most recent book talk has been on *What Great
Teachers Do Differently* by Todd Whitaker.

**PART VII - ASSESSMENT RESULTS**

**North Jackson Elementary**

Georgia's State Criterion-Referenced Tests

Subject: Reading Grade: 1 Test: Criterion Referenced Competency Test

  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
                    2005-2006         2004-2005         2003-2004

  Testing Month     April             April             April

  SCHOOL SCORES                                         

  \% Meeting plus   99                98                94
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      55                60                47
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         55                60                60
  Students Tested                                       

  \% of Students    100               100               100
  Tested                                                

  Number of         N/A               N/A               N/A
  Students                                              
  Alternatively                                         
  Assessed                                              

  \% of Students    N/A               N/A               N/A
  Alternatively                                         
  Tested                                                

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                       

  1\. Economically                                      
  Disadvantaged                                         

  \% Meeting plus   100               97                90
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      50                45                40
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         34                31                30
  Students Tested                                       

  2\. Hispanic                                          

  \% Meeting plus   N/A\`             N/A               90
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      N/A               N/A               10
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         N/A               N/A               10
  Students Tested                                       

  3\. Students with                                     
  Disabilities                                          

  \% Meeting plus   N/A               N/A               80
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      N/A               N/A               50
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         N/A               N/A               10
  Students Tested                                       
  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------

> Georgia's State Criterion-Referenced Tests

Subject: Mathematics Grade: 1 Test: Criterion Referenced Competency Test

  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
                    2005-2006         2004-2005         2003-2004

  Testing Month     April             April             April

  SCHOOL SCORES                                         

  \% Meeting plus   93                99                96
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      73                62                53
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         55                60                60
  Students Tested                                       

  \% of Students    100               100               100
  Tested                                                

  Number of         N/A               N/A               N/A
  Students                                              
  Alternatively                                         
  Assessed                                              

  \% of Students    N/A               N/A               N/A
  Alternatively                                         
  Tested                                                

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                       

  1\. Economically                                      
  Disadvantaged                                         

  \% Meeting plus   92                97                93
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      68                39                50
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         34                31                30
  Students Tested                                       

  2\. Hispanic                                          

  \% Meeting plus   N/A               N/A               100
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      N/A               N/A               60
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         N/A               N/A               10
  Students Tested                                       

  3\. Students with                                     
  Disabilities                                          

  \% Meeting plus   N/A               N/A               90
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      N/A               N/A               50
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         N/A               N/A               10
  Students Tested                                       
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Georgia's State Criterion-Referenced Tests

Subject: Reading Grade: 2 Test: Criterion Referenced Competency Test

  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
                    2005-2006         2004-2005         2003-2004

  Testing Month     April             April             April

  SCHOOL SCORES                                         

  \% Meeting plus   92                95                93
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      35                63                53
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         65                59                60
  Students Tested                                       

  \% of Students    100               100               100
  Tested                                                

  Number of         N/A               N/A               N/A
  Students                                              
  Alternatively                                         
  Assessed                                              

  \% of Students    N/A               N/A               N/A
  Alternatively                                         
  Tested                                                

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                       

  1\. Economically                                      
  Disadvantaged                                         

  \% Meeting plus   87                97                90
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      19                61                50
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         37                33                30
  Students Tested                                       

  2\. Hispanic                                          

  \% Meeting plus   70                N/A               N/A
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeds State  40                N/A               N/A
  Standards                                             

  Number of         10                N/A               N/A
  Students Tested                                       

  3\. Students with                                     
  Disabilities                                          

  \% Meeting plus   N/A               N/A               100
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      N/A               N/A               30
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         N/A               N/A               10
  Students Tested                                       
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Georgia's State Criterion-Referenced Tests

Subject: Math Grade: 2 Test: Criterion Referenced Competency Test

  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
                    2005-2006         2004-2005         2003-2004

  Testing Month     April             April             April

  SCHOOL SCORES                                         

  \% Meeting plus   95                96                97
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      40                49                40
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         65                59                60
  Students Tested                                       

  \% of Students    100               100               100
  Tested                                                

  Number of         N/A               N/A               N/A
  Students                                              
  Alternatively                                         
  Assessed                                              

  \% of Students    N/A               N/A               N/A
  Alternatively                                         
  Tested                                                

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                       

  1\. Economically                                      
  Disadvantaged                                         

  \% Meeting plus   92                100               96
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      24                52                33
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         37                33                30
  Students Tested                                       

  2\. Hispanic                                          

  \% Meeting plus   80                N/A               N/A
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      40                N/A               N/A
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         10                N/A               N/A
  Students Tested                                       

  3\. Students with                                     
  Disabilities                                          

  \% Meeting plus   N/A               N/A               90
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      N/A               N/A               40
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         N/A               N/A               10
  Students Tested                                       
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> Georgia's State Criterion-Referenced Tests

Subject: Reading Grade: 3 Test: Criterion Referenced Competency Test

  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
                    2005-2006         2004-2005         2003-2004

  Testing Month     April             April             April

  SCHOOL SCORES                                         

  \% Meeting plus   98                98                96
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      25                58                48
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         51                62                58
  Students Tested                                       

  \% of Students    100               100               100
  Tested                                                

  Number of         N/A               N/A               N/A
  Students                                              
  Alternatively                                         
  Assessed                                              

  \% of Students    N/A               N/A               N/A
  Alternatively                                         
  Tested                                                

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                       

  1\. Economically                                      
  Disadvantaged                                         

  \% Meeting plus   97                97                94
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      30                55                26
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         30                33                31
  Students Tested                                       

  2\. Hispanic                                          

  \% Meeting plus   N/A               N/A               N/A
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      N/A               N/A               N/A
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         N/A               N/A               N/A
  Students Tested                                       

  3\. Students with                                     
  Disabilities                                          

  \% Meeting plus   N/A               100               N/A
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      N/A               40                N/A
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         N/A               10                N/A
  Students Tested                                       
  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------

Georgia's State Criterion-Referenced Tests

Subject: Math Grade: 3 Test: Criterion Referenced Competency Test

  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
                    2005-2006         2004-2005         2003-2004

  Testing Month     April             April             April

  SCHOOL SCORES                                         

  \% Meeting plus   100               94                93
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      57                39                41
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         51                62                58
  Students Tested                                       

  \% of Students    100               100               100
  Tested                                                

  Number of         N/A               N/A               N/A
  Students                                              
  Alternatively                                         
  Assessed                                              

  \% of Students    N/A               N/A               N/A
  Alternatively                                         
  Tested                                                

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                       

  1\. Economically                                      
  Disadvantaged                                         

  \% Meeting plus   100               91                87
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      60                33                19
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         30                33                31
  Students Tested                                       

  2\. Hispanic                                          

  \% Meeting plus   N/A               N/A               N/A
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      N/A               N/A               N/A
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         N/A               N/A               N/A
  Students Tested                                       

  3\. Students with                                     
  Disabilities                                          

  \% Meeting plus   N/A               90                N/A
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      N/A               30                N/A
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         N/A               10                N/A
  Students Tested                                       
  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------

Georgia's State Criterion-Referenced Tests

Subject: Reading Grade: 4 Test: Criterion Referenced Competency Test

  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
                    2005-2006         2004-2005         2003-2004

  Testing Month     April             April             April

  SCHOOL SCORES                                         

  \% Meeting plus   90                96                77
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      27                62                47
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         62                61                63
  Students Tested                                       

  \% of Students    100               100               100
  Tested                                                

  Number of         N/A               N/A               N/A
  Students                                              
  Alternatively                                         
  Assessed                                              

  \% of Students    N/A               N/A               N/A
  Alternatively                                         
  Tested                                                

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                       

  1\. Economically                                      
  Disadvantaged                                         

  \% Meeting plus   91                92                68
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      19                36                38
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         36                25                37
  Students Tested                                       

  2\. Hispanic                                          

  \% Meeting plus   N/A               N/A               N/A
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      N/A               N/A               N/A
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         N/A               N/A               N/A
  Students Tested                                       

  3\. Students with                                     
  Disabilities                                          

  \% Meeting plus   77                N/A               90
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      15                N/A               20
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         13                N/A               10
  Students Tested                                       
  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------

Georgia's State Criterion-Referenced Tests

Subject: Math Grade: 4 Test: Criterion Referenced Competency Test

  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
                    2005-2006         2004-2005         2003-2004

  Testing Month     April             April             April

  SCHOOL SCORES                                         

  \% Meeting plus   86                85                84
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      25                16                27
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         64                61                63
  Students Tested                                       

  \% of Students    100               100               100
  Tested                                                

  Number of         N/A               N/A               N/A
  Students                                              
  Alternatively                                         
  Assessed                                              

  \% of Students    N/A               N/A               N/A
  Alternatively                                         
  Tested                                                

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                       

  1\. Economically                                      
  Disadvantaged                                         

  \% Meeting plus   79                72                76
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      16                16                19
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         38                25                37
  Students Tested                                       

  2\. Hispanic                                          

  \% Meeting plus   N/A               N/A               N/A
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      N/A               N/A               N/A
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         N/A               N/A               N/A
  Students Tested                                       

  3\. Students with                                     
  Disabilities                                          

  \% Meeting plus   77                N/A               70
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      8                 N/A               10
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         13                N/A               10
  Students Tested                                       
  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------

Georgia's State Criterion-Referenced Tests

Subject: Reading Grade: 5 Test: Criterion Referenced Competency Test

  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
                    2005-2006         2004-2005         2003-2004

  Testing Month     April             April             April

  SCHOOL SCORES                                         

  \% Meeting plus   98                95                90
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      26                60                36
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         62                62                50
  Students Tested                                       

  \% of Students    100               100               100
  Tested                                                

  Number of         N/A               N/A               N/A
  Students                                              
  Alternatively                                         
  Assessed                                              

  \% of Students    N/A               N/A               N/A
  Alternatively                                         
  Tested                                                

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                       

  1\. Economically                                      
  Disadvantaged                                         

  \% Meeting plus   97                92                86
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      23                51                24
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         31                37                29
  Students Tested                                       

  2\. Hispanic                                          

  \% Meeting plus   N/A               N/A               N/A
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      N/A               N/A               N/A
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         N/A               N/A               N/A
  Students Tested                                       

  3\. Students with                                     
  Disabilities                                          

  \% Meeting plus   N/A               90                N/A
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      N/A               20                N/A
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         N/A               10                N/A
  Students Tested                                       
  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------

Georgia's State Criterion-Referenced Tests

Subject: Mathematics Grade: 5 Test: Criterion Referenced Competency Test

  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
                    2005-2006         2004-2005         2003-2004

  Testing Month     April             April             April

  SCHOOL SCORES                                         

  \% Meeting plus   100               100               92
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      73                58                30
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         62                62                50
  Students Tested                                       

  \% of Students    100               100               100
  Tested                                                

  Number of         N/A               N/A               N/A
  Students                                              
  Alternatively                                         
  Assessed                                              

  \% of Students    N/A               N/A               N/A
  Alternatively                                         
  Tested                                                

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                       

  1\. Economically                                      
  Disadvantaged                                         

  \% Meeting plus   100               100               90
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      58                46                28
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         31                37                29
  Students Tested                                       

  2\. Hispanic                                          

  \% Meeting plus   N/A               N/A               N/A
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      N/A               N/A               N/A
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         N/A               N/A               N/A
  Students Tested                                       

  3\. Students with                                     
  Disabilities                                          

  \% Meeting plus   N/A               100               N/A
  Exceeding State                                       
  Standards                                             

  \% Exceeding      N/A               20                N/A
  State Standards                                       

  Number of         N/A               10                N/A
  Students Tested                                       
  ----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------