Language and spelling scores climbed to the 62 nd and 57 th percentiles. No district average score at any grade level is below the 54 th percentile. Fewer students are struggling with basic skills. The gains are related to extensive efforts by Piner-Olivet staff both within regular classrooms and beyond. Early identification of students with learning difficulties is a priority followed by focused remediation.
Teachers assess students early in the year and shape their instruction to meet student needs.
Piner-Olivet teachers have had extensive training in effective instructional strategies. The amount of extra support given students is substantial. A recent calculation shows that for the 1999-2000 school year a total of approximately 29,000 student hours were logged by teachers for the last two activities alone. The efforts of students, staff, the Governing Board, and parents are paying off. Congratulations to all who are contributing to student success.