14 Gr 7 Gr 8 Gr 9 School System School System School System Plans for Classroom Instruction Based On Assessment Results from Stanford 9, MCAS, and Formative Assessments Instructional assessment is an on-going process of gathering multiple sources of relevant information for instructional purposes and to monitor progress over time. This year the Scholastic Reading Inventory will be administered to all grades in October, February and June to assess students' reading levels and determine strategies for improving reading and writing across the curriculum. A database of scores will be kept to monitor progress. To improve student performance in all subject areas, O'Bryant emphasizes reading across the content areas. O'Bryant has increased the number of Advanced Placement courses and requires SAT Prep courses in Math and English as well as Critical Thinking and Creative Writing courses.
Emphasis is placed on student products and projects.
Computers and educational software are utilized in classrooms. Classroom instruction includes cooperative learning, peer tutoring, student presentations and the development of student products. Daily after-school academic support is available in all subject areas for these students. Additional materials have been purchased to assist students in improving their scores. All teachers of these students meet to discuss the continuing needs of these students and share strategies to help them improve.