2002-2003 - Asheboro City Schools

Our Vision
Asheboro City Schools will be a system of excellence where
students are honored, learning is valued, and our community is
dedicated to the success of all.
Our Mission
We are committed to providing quality learning opportunities for
all students in a safe and inviting environment so that our students
can become successful lifelong learners and responsible
productive citizens.
Graduation photos by John E. Abernathy, courtesy of Courier-Tribune
Performance
To the Community:
It is with great pride and enthusiasm that we take
this opportunity to share the successes and
opportunities of the 2002-2003 school year.
Through our annual report, we will bring you up
to date on our progress toward reaching the
goals outlined in our strategic plan, “Planning for
Excellence 2002-2007.”
As we concluded the 2002-2003 school year,
we had more students than ever before
performing at or above grade level. All eight of
our schools achieved “growth” and seven achieved “high growth” in the North Carolina ABCs
accountability model. These accomplishments are outstanding. However, there is still much work
to be done. Closing the achievement gap, decreasing the drop out rate and compliance with No
Child Left Behind legislation continue to be our greatest challenges.
Our success was not achieved alone. It took the active participation of many dedicated teachers,
administrators, staff members, and parents. It also took the community as a whole supporting
education and setting high expectations for our students.
Please take a few minutes to review our progress over the past year. Celebrate with us our
successes and join us as we look for ways to support education in areas where we all can make
a difference. The teachers, staff, and administrators of Asheboro City Schools value our
community and believe all children can be successful with your support. We welcome your
suggestions as we strive to provide a world-class education for all our students.
Educationally yours,
Chris L. Yow
Board of Education, Chairman
Diane L. Frost, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Excellence
STRATEGIC PLAN
BENCHMARKS
GOAL 1:
HIGH STUDENT
ACHIEVEMENT
Meet expected growth
By 2003 all schools will meet
expected growth and strive for
high growth in the North
Carolina ABCs model.
2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003
6 of 8 met 5 of 8 met 8 of 8 met
growth;
growth;
growth;
7 met
2 met
1 met
high growth high growth high growth
Increase percent
proficient, gr 3-8
By 2006 the percent proficient
in reading, mathematics, and
writing in grades 3-8 will
increase from 77.6% to 85%.
2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003
77.6%
proficient
80.1%
proficient
82.9%
proficient
Increase percent
proficient, gr 9-12
By 2006 the performance
composite for Asheboro High
School will increase from 62%
to 80%.
2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003
62%
proficient
69.9%
proficient
68.5%
proficient
Decrease dropout rate
By 2006 the dropout rate for
students in grades 9-12 will
decrease from 7.3% to 5.7%.
2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003
7.3%
5.9%
7.14%*
*preliminary and unofficial
Goal 1 High Student Performance
Our number one focus in Asheboro City Schools is High Student Performance.
We expect all schools to make “growth,” defined as each student
demonstrating a year’s worth of growth in reading and math. Closing the
achievement gap between our ethnic groups continues to be a focus as well.
Developing strategies that use innovative ways to help students learn at all
ability levels was instrumental to our 2002-2003 success.
The following are some of the many strategies used to promote
High Student Performance:
• Partnered with St. Joseph’s Catholic Church to offer after-school
tutoring for at-risk English Language Learners from Donna Lee Loflin
Elementary School.
• Partnered with the Boys and Girls Club to provide after school tutoring
and homework support for students from Charles W. McCrary and
Lindley Park Elementary Schools.
• Expanded Pre-School program to include 20 additional at-risk students.
• Identified all at-risk students and implemented an Individual Student
Success Plan (ISSP).
• Provided tutorial programs at every school to help students improve
skills and reach grade level achievement.
• Developed and implemented professional development to build
capacity and resources among Asheboro City Schools staff through
programs such as: MATELL (Master Teacher of English Language
Learners), TEC (Technology Enhanced Classrooms) Team, grade level
Literacy Councils, and grade level meetings to share best practices.
• Implemented curriculum mapping project to better focus instruction.
• Expanded the use of special curriculum programs such as: Thinking
Maps, Write from the Beginning and Write for the Future.
• Implemented collaborative efforts among Exceptional Children
and general education teachers in implementing appropriate
inclusionary practices.
Selected 2002-2003 Academic Accomplishments of
Asheboro City Schools students:
• 100% of schools made expected growth
• 87.5%, 7 of 8 schools, made high growth
• District performance composite increased from 80.1% to 82.9%
• Reading proficiency in grades 3-8 increased from 77.3% to 79.8%
with all ethnic groups showing increases
• Math proficiency in grades 3-8 increased from 82.6% to 87.2% with
all ethnic groups showing increases
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Performance
Goal 1 High Student Performance
• Four Asheboro High School seniors received AP
(advanced placement) Scholar recognition
• Students scoring a 3 or higher on AP Exams increased from
43.2% to 64.1%
• Asheboro High Schools average SAT score was 1000 as compared to
the state average of 1001
• Five Asheboro High School Seniors received the Sprint
Superintendent’s Award for maintaining an unweighted GPA of 4.0
for their entire high school career
• 95 scholarships were awarded to 54 AHS Seniors, for a total of
$828,184.00
• Of the 210 Asheboro High School graduates we had 113
North Carolina Scholars, 51 Distinguished Graduates, and
48 Honor Graduates
Grade 3-8 Reading Composite by ethnic group
STRATEGIC PLAN
BENCHMARKS
GOAL 1:
HIGH STUDENT
ACHIEVEMENT
Increase participation of
minority
students
in
honors and Advanced
Placement (AP) courses
By 2006 the number of nonwhite students completing one
or more AP courses and/or
honors courses will increase
20%.
2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003
NA
12.4%
14.6%
Increase AP exam scores
By 2006 the number of AP
exam scores at a 3 or higher
will increase 30%.
2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003
41.3%
43%
64%
Close achievement
gap in reading
By 2006 the grades 3-8
reading achievement gap
between Hispanic and white
students will decrease from
31% to 21%. The gap
between black and white
students will decrease from
32% to 22%. See chart at left.
Close achievement
gap in math
By 2006 the grades 3-8
mathematics achievement gap
between Hispanic and white
students will decrease from
15% to 10%. The gap
between black and white
students will decrease from
29% to 19%. See chart at left.
Excellence
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Official School Status
Asheboro City Schools 2002-2003
NCLB Status
about the North Carolina
plan or the federal No
Child
Left
Behind
legislation, the following
resources are available
through the internet:
North
Carolina
Department
of
Recognition Status
Targets
Met
% of
Targets
Met
Elementary Schools
Balfour
Met
21 of 21
Charles McCrary Not Met 17 of 19
Donna L Loflin
Not Met 16 of 17
Guy B Teachey
Met
13 of 13
Lindley Park
Met
17 of 17
100.0%
89.5%
94.1%
100.0%
100.0%
80.5
77.4
84.3
89.3
88.4
High
High
High
High
High
Middle Schools
North Asheboro
South Asheboro
Not Met 26 of 29 89.7%
Not Met 22 of 29 75.9%
79.8
83.9
High School of Progress
High School of Distinction
High School
Asheboro High
Not Met 16 of 17 94.1%
68.5
Not Met 49 of 53 92.5%
82.9
AYP
For additional information
ABCs Status
Performance
Composite Growth
Expected
School of Distinction
School of Progress
School of Distinction
School of Distinction
School of Distinction
School of Progress
State
Public
Asheboro City
Schools
Instruction
http//:www.ncpublic
schools.org/nclb
United States Department
of Education
http//:www.ed.gov/nclb
Key Definitions:
No Child Left Behind (NCLB): Federal legislation that holds all schools
accountable for closing the achievement gap and requires a “highly qualified”
teacher in every classroom.
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP): A measure required under NCLB that measures
the percent proficient by subgroups (school as a whole, six ethnic groups,
economically disadvantaged, exceptional children, and Limited English Proficient).
To make AYP a school must meet every performance target for each subgroup in
the school. Attendance rates and graduation rates also impact AYP.
Targets Met: Targets vary from school to school based on the number of subgroups
in a school and how many of those subgroups reached the state goals of: grades
3-8, 68.9% on grade level in reading and 74.6% on grade level in math; grade
10, 52% on grade level in reading and 54.9% on grade level in math.
Performance Composite: Indicates what percent of students in grades 3-8 are
performing at a level 3 or 4 on End of Grade Reading and Math tests. The high
school composite is the percent of students at level 3 or 4 on state End of Course
exams in ten specific courses.
Growth: Measures the amount of learning from one year to the next and
demonstrates how aggressively a school’s students are moving forward each year.
Recognition Status: Refers to the type of designation a school has earned in the
North Carolina accountability program by virtue of its growth and
performance composite.
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Performance
Cultural Arts and Extra Curricular
Asheboro City Schools greatly values our exemplary
cultural arts and extra-curricular activities. In addition to
the educational and recreational value offered through
these opportunities, leadership skills and other talents
are developed and cultivated in these settings. We are
particularly proud of the many different opportunities
offered to our students which enrich their experiences
and add to the value of their diversified education.
Here are a few highlights from 2002-2003:
• Asheboro High School and the Park Street Players presented
Les Misérables, School Edition.
• Numerous international celebrations of cultural diversity were held in
our schools.
• Asheboro High School’s Mock Trial Team were state champions for the
fifth consecutive year.
• South Asheboro Middle School Chorus participated in the “World’s
Largest Concert” through an audio connection over PBS connecting
students from around the world.
• 30 Scholastic Art Awards received (1 gold key award).
• Asheboro High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble received a Superior
rating at the Central District High School Band Festival.
• North Asheboro Middle School’s Shooting Stars Drama Club
presented Out of the Frying Pan and into the Oven.
• Asheboro High School Concert Band received an Excellent rating at
the Central District High School Band Festival.
• Expert Project Fair held at Randolph Mall.
• Asheboro High School Park Street Ensemble received a “superior”
rating at the North Carolina Large Ensemble Choral Festival.
• Middle School Contest Band received a “superior” rating at the
Central District Middle School Band Festival.
• Six students from Asheboro High School attended the district Student
Council conference.
• Asheboro High School Park Street Players presented Cyrano.
• Seven Asheboro High School students selected to participate in the
Student Leadership Information for Tomorrow (LIFT) program
sponsored by the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce.
• North Asheboro Middle School’s Shooting Stars Drama Club
presented Virgil’s Wedding.
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Community Outreach - Modeling
Character Education Traits
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
Asheboro City Schools believes
strongly in teaching children to be
good citizens and how to make
positive contributions to our
schools and community. Each of
our schools is to be commended for
their outstanding efforts to reach
out to our community. All eight
schools held United Way and
Relay for Life campaigns, with the
two campaigns combined raising
over $50,000.
• Kindness
• Courage
• Citizenship
• Self-Discipline
Food drives to benefit the Salvation Army and the Christians United Outreach
Center were held throughout the year. Benefit concerts and other special events
were held and many students gave back to their community through
volunteering for a variety of local agencies. Teams participated in the Junior
Achievement Bowl-A-Thon, March of Dimes, Human Race, and the Student LIFT
Bowl-A-Thon.
At Asheboro City Schools, our students learn to value the importance of
building good character. We are proud of the involvement of our students and
teachers and the way character education traits are taught and exemplified in
our schools.
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Performance
Goal 2
Safe, Orderly and Caring Schools
We believe strongly in providing a safe environment
and positive school climate for students and staff that
promotes learning. Before learning can occur, students
must feel safe and cared for…each school takes this
responsibility very seriously. In addition to creating a
caring environment conducive to teaching and
learning, each school is required to annually review
and update their Safe School Plan.
All schools have a “Critical Incident Response Kit,”
which is reviewed and updated annually. Also, at least
Ms. Gwen Williams, South one representative from each school participates on
Asheboro Middle School the district’s Crisis Management Team along with
principal, proudly displays several members of our community who specialize in
the Lighthouse Award.
this area. Team members have received special
training to help assist students and staff in the event of
a crisis.
As part of our on-going efforts to
provide safe, orderly and caring
schools, we congratulate our middle
schools on their outstanding
recognitions. South Asheboro
Middle School received the
Lighthouse Award from the North
Carolina Association of School
Curriculum Development. This
award was given based on the
ongoing efforts at South Asheboro
Middle School to create a positive
school climate and consistent
high academic achievement.
Additionally, for the third year North
Asheboro Middle School received
the Super Safe School Award from
the North Carolina Department of
Public Instruction.
Dr. Elsie Leak, Department of Public Instruction
Associate Superintendent, Officer Gentry
Smith, Student Resource Officer, Mr. Melvin
Marshall, North Asheboro Middle School
principal and Jane Norwood, Vice Chair of the
State Board of Education display Triple “S”
award.
Excellence
STRATEGIC PLAN
BENCHMARKS
GOAL 2:
SAFE, ORDERLY AND
CARING SCHOOLS
High student attendance
For the 2002-2007 period the
student attendance rate will be
maintained at 95% or higher.
Feel that orderly conduct
and good behavior are
expected
For the 2002-2007 period
survey results from parents, staff
and students will consistently
indicate that 80% of those
surveyed feel that orderly
conduct and good behavior are
expected at their schools.
Fewer out of school
suspensions
By 2004 improving student
behavior will result in 10% fewer
out of school suspension
occurrences.
Feel safe at school
For the 2002-2007 period
survey results from students, staff
and parents will consistently
indicate that 80% of those
surveyed feel safe at school.
Feel welcome at school
For the 2002-2007 period
survey results from parents, staff
and students will consistently
indicate that 80% of those
surveyed feel welcome at school.
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STRATEGIC PLAN
BENCHMARKS
GOAL 3:
QUALITY TEACHERS,
ADMINISTRATORS, AND
STAFF
Reduce teacher turnover
By 2005 the teacher turnover
rate will decrease from 15.6%
to 12%.
Increase employee benefits
By 2007 employee benefits
and educational opportunities
will increase.
Increase teachers with
master’s degrees
By 2007 the percentage of
teaching staff holding an
advanced degree will increase
from 25% to 30%.
Increase teachers with
National Board certification
By 2007 the percentage of staff
attaining
national
board
certification will increase from
3.8% to 10%.
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Goal 3 Quality Teachers,
Administrators and Staff
Asheboro City Schools is very proud of
our dedicated, high quality teachers
and staff. We support many ongoing
initiatives designed to enhance their
professional development and to
recruit and retain the very best
teachers.
• Our teachers and staff participated
in over 9,400 hours of professional development opportunities.
• Master’s degree program provided locally through partnership with the
University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Tuition reimbursement
program available to encourage teachers to pursue an advanced degree.
• Special support provided to teachers pursuing National Board Certification.
• Initially Licensed Teacher (ILT) Coordinator provides ongoing assistance to
teachers in their first three years of teaching. Veteran teachers also work
as mentors with ILT’s.
• Special classes held to assist Teacher Assistants (Paraprofessionals) with
meeting the new federal “highly qualified” definition.
• Teacher and staff supplement increased to 5% for bachelor’s degree and
5.5% for master’s degree.
Performance
Awards and Honors
Pam Clinard
Loflin Elementary
School, English as a
Second Language
Teacher, Thomas Tire
Extra Mile Award.
Tara Davis
South Asheboro
Middle School,
Asheboro City
Schools NCCTM
Math Teacher of
the Year.
Phil Homiller
Asheboro High
School, Central
District Band
Director of the Year.
Dr. Denny Jennings
Assistant Superintendent
for Curriculum and
Instruction, EOP District
7 Administrator of
the Year.
Fran Knapp
McCrary and Lindley
Park Elementary
School, Gifted
Education Consultant,
Asheboro City Schools
Teacher of the Year.
Joyce Lewis
Asheboro High
School, Spanish
Teacher, received
National Board
Certification.
Janet Means
Balfour Elementary
School, Asheboro
City Schools
Principal of the Year.
Adam Reeder
Asheboro High
School, Math Teacher,
local Wal-Mart
Teacher of the Year.
Barbara Sellman
Central Office
Finance Department,
District 7 Education
Office Professional
(EOP) of the Year.
Kim Steele
South Asheboro
Middle School, Math
and Science
Teacher, received
National Board
Certification.
Cathy Wray,
McCrary Elementary
School, Asheboro
City Schools Media
Specialist of
the Year.
Elisabeth York
Loflin Elementary School,
Asheboro City Schools
Apple of Excellence
Award for an
Outstanding First
Year Teacher.
Excellence
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STRATEGIC PLAN
BENCHMARKS
GOAL 4:
STRONG FAMILY,
COMMUNITY, AND
BUSINESS SUPPORT
Parent-teacher conferences
By 2006 at least 80% of the
students will be represented in
at least one parent-teacher
conference per year.
Expanded parent resources
By 2006 expanded resources will
be available to parents regarding
grade level or subject area
learning goals.
Community partnerships
By 2004 all schools will have at
least one community partnership.
Community partnerships
By 2007 all schools will have
multiple community partnerships.
Goal 4 Strong Family,
Community, and Business Support
We are very fortunate to have a community that
supports education and sets high expectations for
our children. Parental involvement in education is a
critical factor in academic success and we are
working hard to enhance our communication and
opportunities for parents to be involved. We
encourage parents to attend open house nights,
PTO/PTA meetings, Parent Teacher conference
days, athletic events and special performances. This
year we also added a new, in-depth parent
resource to our website called “ParentsCount.”
”ParentsCount” is a resource to assist parents in the
following areas: how to help children succeed; how to make effective
connections with the school that will facilitate success; and, how to be better,
more effective parents.
In addition to parents, our community provides critical support through a
variety of programs, such as:
• After-school programs sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, Saint
Joseph’s Catholic Church, and Multi-Housing Ministries
• Community Partners
• Junior Achievement
• Wachovia Reading program
• Incentives provided by many local businesses
• Volunteer tutors
Working together as a team, many exciting initiatives are helping our
students excel.
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Performance
Goal 5 Effective and
Efficient Operations
Asheboro City Schools takes great pride in
our facilities. We work hard to provide
students with clean, well maintained
buildings to optimize student learning. We
also take a very proactive approach to
managing enrollment growth. During the
first quarter of the 2002-2003 school year
we dedicated the new addition to Lindley
Park Elementary School. This marked the last
of our scheduled expansion projects using the state bond money and
certificates of participation provided by the county.
We were fortunate this year in collaborating with the Clark family and county
and city officials to arrange for the purchase of the Sir Robert Motel. This
adjacent property to Asheboro High School (AHS) was a natural move to help
alleviate the crowded conditions at AHS. Our county commissioners and county
manager are to be commended for their willingness to work together for the
betterment of our students. The conversion of this space into classrooms,
meeting space, and parking greatly enhanced the future flexibility for
expansion at Asheboro High School.
Excellence
STRATEGIC PLAN
BENCHMARKS
GOAL 5:
EFFECTIVE AND
EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
Implement
long-range facilities plan
By 2007 implement the
long-range facilities plan
as funding is available.
Implement preventive
maintenance system
By 2003 implement a web-based
preventive maintenance system.
Implement long-range
technology plan
By 2006 complete implementation
of the long-range technology plan.
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T. Henry Redding
Scholarship – Will Brisley
B. Frank Barham Scholarship
– Lauren Anderson
Shann Redding Scholarship
for Excellence – Ronnie
Anderson
Brook Upchurch Phillips
Scholarship – Ben Sherrill
Richard Harrington
Scholarship – Jessica Allen
Dr. Bob Gordon Scholarship
– Ashley Brooks
Sodexho Services
Scholarship – Julie Betts
Derek Kesler Scholarship –
Cathleen Thore
Fennell, Fields, and Stone
Scholarship – Emily Bagley
Asheboro City Schools
Education Foundation
Academic Excellence
Scholarship – Erin Munley
Asheboro City Schools
Education Foundation
The Asheboro City Schools Education Foundation awarded twelve scholarships
totaling $11,000 to students in the class of 2003. While we are proud of these
awards, we have a goal to build the foundation to provide additional scholarships
and support unfunded needs in our schools. With this goal in mind, the foundation
contracted with Harris Publishing to produce our first alumni directory.
The foundation extends their sincere appreciation to Nancy Avery for
coordinating a team of alumni volunteers to write a brief history of Asheboro High
School included in the directory. Special thanks to: Donna Sink Allen, Kim
Groome Allgood, Claudine Bunch, Aileene Caviness Carroll, Mildred Chrisco,
Tracey Foscue, Janet Graves, Nan Teachey Kemp, Sarah Owen, Megan Jarrett
Smith, and Joyce Ward.
In addition to the directory project, the foundation proudly paid tribute to the
legendary teacher and coach, Lee J. Stone on October 18, 2002 prior to the
Homecoming game. Memorabilia donated by the family is on permanent display
in the lobby of the gymnasium honoring the memory and rich tradition of
excellence of Coach Lee J. Stone.
If you are interested in supporting the foundation, please contact Sandra Edwards
or Carla Freemyer at 625-5104.
Central Carolina Bank
Outstanding Achievement
Scholarship – Brantley West
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Performance
Funding for Excellence
One of the governing
principles guiding the
Asheboro City Board of
Education is stewardship
Operations &
Maintenance,
$1,784,057
5%
System
Administration &
Support,
$2,344,213
7%
Capital Projects,
Equipment, &
Vehicles,
$4,257,952
13%
of resources. We strive
Expenses 2002-2003
to
conserve
financial
resources and operate in
an
effective,
efficient
manner. During these
challenging
economic
times, we strive to meet
School
Administration &
Support,
$2,750,788
8%
the challenge of directing
Instruction,
$19,582,523
61%
Child Nutrition &
Pupil
Transportation,
$2,121,707
6%
the allocation of limited
resources to provide for
the
best
education
possible for our students.
One our points of pride is
fulfilling our commitment
Revenues 2002-2003
to lowering class size in
our K-2 classrooms. In
2002-2003 our average
class sizes were 20 in
kindergarten and 21 in
grades 1 and 2.
$6,747
$6,696
$6,654
$6,507
$6,492
$6,542
$6,280
$6,236
Excellence
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Back Row: Stan Haywood, Linda Cranford, John Butler, Tommy Waugh (Vice Chair),
and Kyle Lamb. Front Row: Pam Hill, Lynn Jones, Chris Yow (Chair), Deborah Martin,
and Joyce Harrington. Not pictured, Steve Jones.
Asheboro City Schools
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