School LAND Trust Program

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Purchase of READ 180 comprehension test will be added.  Math materials for the math
department will be used to aide with Accelerated Math implementation,

Davis Junior High followed the plan established by the community council as described
above. Computer Equipment / Software - Computers and software were purchased to set up the
READ 180 reading program. Textbooks / Workbooks / Readers - Textbooks and materials were
purchased to support the READ 180 reading intervention program.

Non-Academic:  Improve Student Attendance -Reading:  Improve Reading Lexile Scores and
Reading Comprehension for all students using READ 180 & Accelerated Reader -Writing: 
Improve Essential Writing Skills of all students using a writing program across all
content areas -Mathematics:  Improve Basic Math Skills in Multiplication, Numeration,
Order of Operations, and Fractions				

Our School Goals last year focused on improvement in student problem solving in math,
persuasive writing, healthy lifestyle choices, reading comprehension improvement, and
improvement in student data utilization.   Davis Junior High Students participated in the
READ 180 program, and  accelerated reader program for the year.  Based on Lexile Data from
Read 180 and the Star reading test, given as a pre-post test assessment,  the majority of
students increased their reading levels some as significant as two reading levels.  
Writing Rubrics were established and essential grammar skills (I.e.correct punctuation,
and writing formats) were established.  Students were required to rewrite any work that
did not meet the writing rubrics established.  Truancy tracking was accomplished weekly
through assigned monitors, and progress was achieved in almost all students tracked. 
Parents were kept informed weekly, and interventions created early for those students who
were identified as week attendee's.    Referrals were made to Truancy Court on students
who failed to comply with 95% attendance.  Teacher implementation of effective classroom
teaching strategies and behavior management was completed as a yearlong staff development
project, using Classroom Instruction that Works, and Kid's Who Outwit Adults.  Advisory
Period successfully worked to closely align with community intervention agencies who work
with 'At-Risk' Youth. (i.e. Drug court, probation departments, community trackers, and
Davis Behavioral Health systems, etc.)

Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) and Criterion Referenced Tests (CRTs), and Basic Skills
Competency Test (BSCT).

Data and student progress at Davis Junior High can only be measured on a year basis, due
to changing student populations.  Growth in all areas must reflect achievement data that
is accomplished on a pre-post, and yearly portfolio growth model.  Writing Data was
accomplished using daily writing probes in essential writing grammar based on writing
rubrics established accross all subject areas.  Science data was recorded using pre/post
data based on district core and state benchmarks. Growth was demonstrated in the number
and variety of concepts mastered.  Reading Achievement Data was recorded accross the
entire student body, using Accelerated Reader comprehension data.  Student saw growth of
up to two grade levels.  Individualized Student Math Achievement Data was accomplished,
using math probes.  Students received growth that reflected improvement in fractions,
order of operations, and basic math facts.  Health and Wellness was doucmented by the
number of students recording daily growth in physical fitness, and health related
criterion.  Criterion Referenced Tests were given accross Math, English, and Science, that
documented student growth.

If we received additional funding, our first priority would be to purchase updated teacher
computers, enhance the READ 180 Lab, and provide for Math computers.

The Trust Lands Plan and School Improvement Plan are created together as one plan. Trust
Lands is part of the School Improvement Plan.

8,000.00

Tap $5,220 

• Dist. 22 -- Gregory S Bell
• Kim R. Burningham