ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS

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Leadership Retreat June 23, 2010

Cameron Park Elementary School Highlights

• Attained high growth - will continue to be a School of Distinction • Hosted community/school events that embraced parent involvement • Implemented Whole-to-Part Intervention in the a.m. in addition to our other interventions

Central Elementary School Highlights

• Received the NCASCD Lighthouse Award • Increased Parental Involvement/Partnerships with Families and Community • Purchased new books for our Media Center which put our collection copyright date one of the highest in the district

Efland-Cheeks Elementary School Highlights

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07 of a point from High Growth in grades 3-5 as indicated on 2009-10 EOGs • 100% of the students in Whole-to-Part Intervention groups made one year of growth-

rising 6 th graders below the 3 rd grade level • Attendance at Title I Parent Involvement events increased 190%

Grady A. Brown Elementary School Highlights

• Decrease in discipline referrals due to strong character education program • Parent involvement increased – especially concerning minority families • Staff commitment to Tier I and II interventions

Hillsborough Elementary School Highlights

• Phenomenal team work centered around PLCs and SMART goals across the school • Successful start with Whole to Part intervention • Service Learning projects throughout the school involving local and broader communities

New Hope Elementary School Highlights

• Successfully completed Title I Audit and hosted a SACS visit • Received USDA Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Grant • Increased outreach efforts to all stakeholders, with the Family Outreach Specialist and school-wide efforts

Pathways Elementary School Highlights

• Home of Orange County Teacher of the Year – Wayne Wilson • Replaced the computer lab and 3 classroom work stations in each class through PTA and district technology collaboration • Collaborated with the PTA to host events

A. L. Stanback Middle School Highlights

• Our focus for this year was Building Leadership Capacity: Strengthening the PLC • Implemented a school-wide Literacy Model/Whole-To-Part. All students and staff read for 25 minutes daily • 193 students received targeted interventions, with 74% (142) made 2 + years of growth

C.W. Stanford Middle School Highlights

• Completion of our Outdoor Classroom for CWS and OHS to utilize • Focused intervention with our Literacy program. Targeting students who really need assistance and students showing growth • Established an excellent theater program, presenting three outstanding productions

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Gravelly Hill Middle School Highlights

International Reading Association’s Exemplary Reading Program Award for 2010 • Concert Band received a superior rating at the Central District Music Performance and were invited to perform at the NC Music Educators Convention • One student scored a Level I on the reading EOGs until this year, he scored a Level III

Cedar Ridge High School Highlights

• 87.5% of students taking the 10 th grade writing EOC test were proficient • Highest 4-year graduation cohort rate on record • Posted the lowest drop-out rate in the school’s history

Orange High School Highlights

• Significant improvement on EOCs across the board with many all-time highs • Seniors earning more than $3.2 million dollars in scholarships • Growth with PLC groups. Staff has become more focused on true collaboration

Partnership Academy Highlights

• The expansion of Partnership Academy began!

• A library collection has begun with the receipt of several grants and matching funds from the BOE • Over $5,000 was raised to send students to DC. It was an unforgettable experience for the students and staff.

District Highlights

• Strong financial support from the Board for AIG, EC, ESL and At-Risk Programs • Completed District Accreditation with numerous accolades • Developed a new mission, vision and comprehensive Strategic Plan • Teacher Working Conditions and Parent surveys demonstrated outstanding results • Conducted an outstanding PACE Summit

District Highlights

• • • • • • Redesigned the district’s website Expanded the Community Learning Centers Received 5 Star Rating for all afterschool sites Increased the number of Pre-K Classrooms Implemented Sub Finder • Installed AEDs in all district schools and buildings Increased the district’s internet band width 4 fold

District Highlights

• • • • • Fully implemented NC WISE Transitioned to a “paperless” payroll Initiated on-line Professional Development Established the Special Education PTA Held a very successful Project Graduation

District Highlights

• • • Received the Foreign Language Assistance Program Grant for nearly $750,000 • Efland-Cheeks received the Toyota Tapestry Grant for $10,000 Added wireless networks in all schools Upgraded auditoriums at Gravelly, Cedar Ridge and Orange High

District Highlights

• • Completed work on the Orange High Track Nearly completed Phase II of Partnership Academy • Completed preliminary work for the C.W.S Auditorium Project • Began meetings with architects to renovate Central and Efland-Cheeks elementary schools

District Highlights

• Expanded Community Partnerships – The Cedar Grove Ruritans – BB&T – GlaxoSmithKline – Northern Orange Educational Task Force – The Chamber of Commerce – Habitat for Humanity – Eurosport – Time Warner Cable

District Highlights

• • Governor Perdue’s visit to Stanford Jason Johnson named to the Distinguished Principals Leadership Program • Dr. Sue Florence received her Doctorate in Education • Bobby Shriner inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Academic Highlights

• • • • • Honored by the State Superintendent for having a “Top Ten” Graduation Rate Dropout Rates decreased by more than 20% All 12 Traditional School made “Expected Growth”, 8 made “High Growth” 7 of our 3-8 schools made “High Growth” in Reading 5 of our 3-8 schools made “High Growth” in Math

Academic Highlights

• • Proficiency Rates increased in all 8 EOCs Highest Proficiency Rate recorded for U.S. History, Civics, Biology, Algebra II and Geometry • • Adopted Whole To Part across the district Adopted Math Expressions in all grades K-5

Orange County Schools 2006-2010 Reading EOG Results District Grade 3-8

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40%

86,6% 88,0% 60,4% 63,4% 72,9% 65,2% 74,0%

30% 20% 10% 0% % Proficient 06 % Proficient 07 % Proficient 08 % Proficient 09 09 w/ Retest % Proficient 10 10 w/ Retest District Gr 3-8

Orange County Schools 2006-2010 Reading EOG Results Grade 3

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20%

84,1% 83,8% 57,0% 63,7% 77,3% 58,9% 64,9%

10% 0% % Proficient 06 % Proficient 07 % Proficient 08 % Proficient 09 09 w/ Retest % Proficient 10 10 w/ Retest Gr 3

Orange County Schools 2006-2010 Reading EOG Results Grade 4

100,0% 90,0% 80,0% 70,0% 60,0% 50,0% 40,0% 30,0% 20,0% 10,0%

85,7% 88,4% 60,4% 64,4% 72,4% 68,2% 75,6%

0,0% % Proficient 06 % Proficient 07 % Proficient 08 % Proficient 09 09 w/ Retest % Proficient 10 10 w/ Retest Gr 4

Orange County Schools 2006-2010 Reading EOG Results Grade 5 94,0%

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%

93,1% 59,8% 64,8% 73,9% 67,3% 74,8%

0% % Proficient 06 % Proficient 07 % Proficient 08 % Proficient 09 09 w/ Retest % Proficient 10 10 w/ Retest Gr 5

Orange County Schools 2006-2010 Reading EOG Results Grade 6

100% 90% 40% 30% 20% 10% 80% 70% 60% 50%

82,3% 84,5% 66,4% 63,7% 71,8% 70,3% 76,7%

0% % Proficient 06 % Proficient 07 % Proficient 08 % Proficient 09 09 w/ Retest % Proficient 10 10 w/ Retest Gr 6

Orange County Schools 2006-2010 Reading EOG Results Grade 7 89,1%

100% 90% 40% 30% 20% 10% 80% 70% 60% 50%

86,2% 57,8% 61,8% 72,8% 59,1% 66,8%

0% % Proficient 06 % Proficient 07 % Proficient 08 % Proficient 09 09 w/ Retest % Proficient 10 10 w/ Retest Gr 7

Orange County Schools 2006-2010 Reading EOG Results Grade 8 88,2%

100% 90% 40% 30% 20% 10% 80% 70% 60% 50%

89,0% 61,2% 62,5% 69,8% 67,2% 74,3%

0% % Proficient 06 % Proficient 07 % Proficient 08 % Proficient 09 09 w/ Retest % Proficient 10 10 w/ Retest Gr 8

Orange County Schools 2006-2010 Math EOG Results Grades 3-8

100% 90% 80% 70% 60%

64,3% 68,4% 74,2% 76,7% 83,4% 75,2% 82,5%

50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% % Proficient 06 % Proficient 07 % Proficient 08 % Proficient 09 09 w/ Retest % Proficient 10 10 w/ Retest Grades 3-8

Orange County Schools 2006-2010 EOG Math Results Grade 3

50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 100% 90% 80% 70% 60%

67,4% 77,1% 79,7% 81,1% 86,0% 73,2% 80,9%

0% % Proficient 06 % Proficient 07 % Proficient 08 % Proficient 09 09 w/ Retest % Proficient 10 10 w/ Retest Grade 3

Orange County Schools 2006-2010 Math EOG Results Grade 4

100% 90% 40% 30% 20% 10% 80% 70% 60% 50%

65,6% 70,7% 76,6% 80,1% 85,9% 84,1% 88,5%

0% % Proficient 06 % Proficient 07 % Proficient 08 % Proficient 09 09 w/ Retest % Proficient 10 10 w/ Retest Grade 4

Orange County Schools 2006-2010 Math EOG Results Grade 5

100% 90% 40% 30% 20% 10% 80% 70% 60% 50%

67,5% 70,7% 73,4% 77,6% 83,0% 76,6% 80,8%

0% % Proficient 06 % Proficient 07 % Proficient 08 % Proficient 09 09 w/ Retest % Proficient 10 10 w/ Retest Grade 5

Orange County Schools 2006-2010 Math EOG Results Grade 6

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20%

62,2% 67,8% 71,1% 69,5% 78,4% 67,0% 76,0%

10% 0% % Proficient 06 % Proficient 07 % Proficient 08 % Proficient 09 09 w/ Retest % Proficient 10 10 w/ Retest Grade 6

Orange County Schools 2006-2010 Math EOG Results Grade 7

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20%

61,0% 63,7% 72,6% 78,5% 85,3% 70,5% 78,4%

10% 0% % Proficient 06 % Proficient 07 % Proficient 08 % Proficient 09 09 w/ Retest % Proficient 10 10 w/ Retest Grade 7

Orange County Schools 2006-2010 Math EOG Results Grade 8

100% 90% 40% 30% 20% 10% 80% 70% 60% 50%

62,7% 60,9% 71,8% 73,3% 81,6% 80,2% 85,3%

0% % Proficient 06 % Proficient 07 % Proficient 08 % Proficient 09 09 w/ Retest % Proficient 10 10 w/ Retest Grade 8

Cedar Ridge High School EOC Results 2008-10

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

71,4% 81,5% 85,2% 92,1% 71,4% 90,9%

Algebra I Algebra II Geometry Biology

86,0% 64,3% 79,2% 85,9% 80,8% 60,8% 88,9% 79,5% 87,1% 81,2%

Physical Science English I Civics & Economics US History 09-10 08-09 08-09 09-10

Orange High School EOC Results 2008-10

100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

65,8% 74,9% 77,2% 93,2% 74,9% 92,1%

Algebra I Algebra II Geometry Biology

77,2% 69,8% 76,3% 43,7%

Physical Science

81,8% 77,7%

English I

83,1% 79,8% 85,5% 83,0%

Civics & Economics US History 09-10 08-09 08-09 09-10

Orange County Schools Grade 10 Writing Test Results 2000-2001 to 2009-2010

90% 80% 70%

75,4%

60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%

51,2%

0% 2000-01

45,4% 56,4%

2002-03 2003-04

63,1% 54,3%

2004-05 2005-06

49,7%

2006-07 2007-08

72,6% 80,2%

2008-09 2009-10 Orange County

O utstanding student achievement and individual success C ommitment to excellence, communication and collaboration S erving students, staff, families, and the community through strong, active relationships

utstanding Student Achievement

• The highest level of academic achievement is our prime core value.

• Fundamental belief: high achievement best prepares students for a successful future

ommitment to Excellence

Through an overriding focus on student achievement and learning: • Leadership that is committed and proactive • A focus on the learning of all students • Belief that each of us makes a difference • A sense of personal responsibility • A sense of urgency

ommitment to Communication

All adults in the system are held accountable for student learning: • Communicate higher expectations • Align curriculum and assessment • Provide embedded professional development

ommitment to Collaboration

Develop a culture committed to Professional Learning Communities: • Foster commitment and mutual respect • Increase staff stability • Cultivate a clear focus on learning • Commit to professional excellence

ervice to the Community

Develop high quality relationships with students, staff, parents and community members: • Intense focus on customer service • Develop and maintain community partnerships • Treat people like you would like to be treated

Moving towards Excellence

The Next Steps

Bottom Line: When we really focus on something, we make enormous progress

Strategic Planning

Goal 1: Orange County Schools will provide excellent instruction to prepare students for global competitiveness.

Strategic Planning

Goal 2: Orange County Schools will recruit and support highly qualified educators who work collaboratively to enhance student achievement.

Strategic Planning

Goal 3: Orange County Schools will provide opportunities for involvement of the community in improving the health, safety and well-being of our students and their families.

Strategic Planning

Goal 4: Orange County Schools district leaders will promote a culture that embraces constructive change and focuses on continuous improvement.

Strategic Planning

Goal 5: Orange County Schools will be supported by effective and efficient operations.

ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS - Orange County Schools, NC

Transcript ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS - Orange County Schools, NC