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Area 3 Overview
BRUMBY Primary and Intermediate ELEMENTARY • Brumby Intermediate was selected from all schools using Fast ForWord to present our data to the Brain Based Summit in Nashville, TN. We will also present at RESA in January. • Brumby was one of 3 Cobb County School selected to present data at the GACIS conference • Brumby was presented the Urban Grant from NEA (National Educational Association) • Brumby was awarded $4000 from Best Buy for our work with Katrina families • Brumby proudly presents our morning program in 3 languages • Brumby was named a Title 1 Distinguished School • Brumby doubled its Foundation • Brumby is in the fourth year of working with Mary Gunter with staff development • Brumby is proud of our understanding and work with student data. The data drives our instruction. • Brumby has tripled our Partners in four years • Brumby staff has assisted our 93 Katrina students and families with furniture and other resources • Brumby had a reading night with parents utilizing Educational Impact Grant written by first grade teachers • Books for struggling readers and take home books have been purchased for students
DICKERSON MIDDLE • Platinum Award • Two 8th grade students won 1st and 2nd place in the Georgia "Heroes Essay Contest." • Grand Prize winner and 2 Runner Ups in the "Electing Our Georgia Leaders" essay contest in Georgia Voyage magazine • 2005 Cobb Relay for Life - Most Outstanding New School Team • Percussion Ensemble presented a clinic entitled "Developing a Successful Middle School Percussion Ensemble" for the Georgia Music Educators Association Conference • Odyssey of the Mind - State Champions • Science Olympiad - 5th place finish in Region Finals • Chorus performance during half time at Champs Bowl in Orlando, Florida • Chorus performance at Disney World for Disney's Magic Music Days • Semi-finalist (student) for the International Open Poetry Contest. The poem was copywrited and published. • Band performance in the 2005 American Musical Salute in New York City and Washington D.C. • Mr. Joe Baker was selected by the Georgia Science Teachers Association as the Middle School Science Teacher of the Year.
DODGEN MIDDLE FACILITY COMPLETION IN DECEMBER: • Addition of 23 Instructional Units (IU); 15 Classrooms, 2 Spec Ed, 2 Computer Labs, 1 Career Connections Lab, 1 Interactive Tech Learning Lab, New Band, New Orchestra • Modify 3 Commons Areas to be Grade Level Laptop Labs • Modify Existing Choral Room to be Drama • Modify Existing Band Room to be Choral • Modify Existing Kitchen to be Orchestra • Replace HVAC System • Install HVAC in Main Gym • Series of murals to be added to the newly painted blank/bare walls DODGEN POND: Students participate in year-round, problem-based outdoor research projects with activities involving our pond. The pond serves primarily as an enrichment and extension for our ALP Earth Science classes. Over the course of the school year, students analyze, and draw conclusions from, data collected at the pond. Dodgen Pond is a certified, registered Adopt-A-Stream collection site. Using Adopt-A-Stream shallow-water test kits, students transmit findings to state databases. Cobb County Adopt-A-Stream has recently awarded a grant in the amount of $500 to Dodgen to paint a mural within the school. The subject of the mural will be related to our pond. • Dodgen will host the county Science Olympiad • Dodgen received “Gold Award” from State of Georgia for highest percentage of students meeting and exceeding standards. • Dodgen was ranted #6 in the State by the Georgia Public Policy Foundation Report
EAST COBB MIDDLE Academic Initiatives specific to East Cobb Middle School • Writing Across the Curriculum • Data Team Training for teachers • Differentiation Lesson Plan Training for teachers • Content Area Data Team collaboration • After-School Program for qualifying reading & math students (25% below on standardized test or below 300 on CRCT Reading or Math test) • Accelerated Math Program usage in all math classrooms and an additional connections class.
Extracurricular Accomplishments at East Cobb Middle School • Formula 1 Racing Team won the National Contest in Chicago in June – the team will compete in England in January 2006 for the world championship • Robotics Team competed at state level in both middle school and high school divisions; the team won 2nd place state-wide for programming at the middle school level • East Cobb student places 11th at Geography Bee State competition • Science Olympiad Team places 5th at regional competition • East Cobb student places 1st at county-wide Science Fair competition • Science Quiz Bowl Team places 2nd and 3rd at regional competition • East Cobb student places 1st in state for Safe Driving Poster Contest • East Cobb students place 2nd and 3rd in VFW Veterans Day Writing Contest • East Cobb student places 2nd in Georgia Voyager Magazine Georgia Writing Contest and was published in their magazine. Additionally, four East Cobb students are named as finalists from the 5000 state-wide entries • East Cobb PTSA wins 2nd place overall for outstanding local unit for outstanding local unit for Georgia middle schools; additionally 1st Place in Health Safety, 1st Place in Membership, 1st Place in Legislative and 3rd Place in Communications
EAST SIDE ELEMENTARY • Recognized this school year with the “Gold Award” from the Georgia Department of Education for Adequate Yearly Progress made on the 2004-05 Georgia CRCT • Established the East Side Foundation • Implemented Data Teams in all grade levels • Held a local school Science Fair/Olympiad for two consecutive years • Implemented parent involvement programs in all grades throughout the school year called Partners In Print and Literacy Links • Implemented teacher focus groups to research best practices in Differentiated Instruction, Writing, Mathematics, and Technology • Seventy-five percent of the staff participated in an in-house web class in order to create their classroom web pages • Programs such as dance and chess were added to East Side’s After School Program • E-Instruction (a computer based instruction delivery model) was piloted by fourth grade last year and implemented in all grades this school year.
EASTVALLEY ELEMENTARY • 5th grade Thanksgiving poetry readings • Fire Safety celebration • 3rd & 4th Science Fair
HIGHTOWER TRAIL MIDDLE
MOUNT BETHEL ELEMENTARY
MURDOCK ELEMENTARY • Murdock is proud of the governor's designation of "Platinum Status" based on the high level of academic achievement acquired in 2004-2005. There are many factors that contribute to the academic success of Murdock students. Our teachers have been trained in 6 Traits Writing by national trainer Debbie Rutherford. We have also participated in in-depth Data Teams training by national presenter Nan Woodson. A key factor in all of our successes is our parent involvement. This year was the inaugural year of the Murdock Foundation (MESF) which raised approximately $50,000. to support technology, curriculum needs and the introduction of Spanish in grades K and 1. Murdock also boasts a strong PTA with 100% membership. PTA supports our school through classroom initiatives, volunteers, after school clubs(scouts, chess, art, chorus) and evening activities. POPE HIGH • Increased the number of AP courses, AP enrollment, AP tests completed, and AP Scholars • Built our 7th Habitat for Humanity House • Established 27 Collaborative Data Teams in support of Data-driven decision-making to improve instruction and increase student achievement • Received a 2005 Silver Award from the State of Georgia Governor's Office of Student Achievement for Highest Percentage of students Meeting and Exceeding Standards • Pope students selected for All State in Music: Chorus- 21students, Band- 12 students, Orchestra- 7 students • Marching Band Regional finalist in two Bands of America Competitions: Bowling Green, KY and Atlanta, GA • The Pope Band marched in the televised 2004 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Parade • Three Pope students selected for Governor's Honors in Fine Arts • 46 Pope Band students selected for GMEA District 12 Honor Band • Presented the eighth annual Fine Arts Musical Showcase at the Rialto Performing Arts Theater at Georgia State University • Pope Renaissance Program awarded honor cards to 814 students in 2004-2005, based on 3.5 GPA or higher, less than 6 absences plus tardies, and no discipline referrals. We held our first Renaissance Festival which was attended by our honor card holders. • Livia Zarnescu and Tomas Leon were 2 of 34 members of Georgia's ARML (American Regions Mathematics League) team. • The Pope Mock Trial team won the region championship and placed in the top 8 out of 120 teams in the State Mock Trial competition. • Odyssey of the Mind had its best finish ever at the June 2005 World Finals--sixth place! Jae Bingham, community coach for Pope was inducted into the Odyssey of the Mind Coaches Hall of Fame. • Pope PTSA Communications First Place and Character Education; 2nd in Community Outreach,Membership, and Parental/family Involvement; and 3rd in Legislative activities. • These were the state PTA awards presented at the convention last May. For our District awards, we took first in seven categories! Our district includes PTAs from Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding counties. We also have been recognized as a National PTA School of Excellence for Parental Involvement for 2004-2006.
POWERS FERRY ELEMENTARY • At least 80% of students at all grade levels passed the reading portion of the CRCT • Powers Ferry made AYP for the third year in a row • Powers Ferry has a strong relationship with Area 3 sister schools to provide assistance for students and families in need • Data Teams were implemented across all grade levels • Powers Ferry saw a dramatic decrease in the number of student absences and tardies through the data team process
SEDALIA PARK ELEMENTARY • On Sept.11 the community was invited to a Patriotic Picnic. Cobb fire fighters and policeman were recognized and the Wheeler ROTC did a very powerful patriotic flag presentation. • In January 3rd and 5th grade parents and students were invited for a pizza dinner to learn about the CRCT and how parents could use the internet resources to help prepare their children. • In May, parents of students in our Direct Instruction reading program were invited to a special celebration. Students enjoyed donuts with their parents. The parents were thanked for their support and each child was able to select 5 books to take home for summer reading.
SHALLOWFORD FALLS ELEMENTARY • International Teacher Exchange program with Colegio Maya, Guatemala City, February, 2005. • Dr. Griffeth, Diane Whitney, and Susan Forbes presented at the National Blue Ribbon School Conference in Biolixi, MS. • The Shallowford Falls’ Science Olympiad Team placed 3rd in the state competition. • 5th grade Veteran’s Day Program was held on November 9th, to honor all Veterans. • Shallowford Falls added five Partners in Education (KnowledgePoints, Washington Mutual Trust, North Atlanta Realty Group, My Gym, and Chick-fil-A) during the 2004-2005 School Year. • Won the Most Innovative Program Award from Keep Cobb Beautiful for our Recycling Program. • Caring Kids Club initiatives included MUST Ministries, Ronald McDonald House, UNICEF, and support for our local sister school. • Our Foxtrotters Dance Team performed at the East Cobber Parade, Mistletoe Market, Fall Festival, and the Holiday Sing. • PTA received the 14th District Outstanding Program Award for Environmental Education, and 3rd Place State PTA Award for Outstanding Environmental Education Program. • Professional Development initiatives included TALENTS Unlimited, 6+1 Writing Traits, Data Assessment Training, and Literacy Strategies. • The Shallowford Falls’ Drama Club cast of 140+ students wowed their audiences with their truly outstanding performances of The Wizard of Oz during the last week of February, 2005. • Our Tardy Buster/Golden Clock Attendance Program helped lower our percentage of students absent 15 or more days to 1.3%. • Shallowford Falls began the Bully Prevention Program, Respect and Protect, beginning February, 2005. • Awarded $300 in the Earth Day 2004 contest • Six 5th grade students were published in the Young American Poetry Digest • One student was published in the Atlanta Journal New for Kids section • Three students were published in the Anthology of Short Stories and three students were published in the Anthology of Fifth Grade Poetry. • A third grade student won 2nd prize in the Kennesaw Essay Writing Process.
SOPE CREEK ELEMENTARY • Won the Platinum Award for Georgia's Accountability System based on CRCT (98% of our students met or exceeded standards with at least 35% exceeding standards). • New Robotics Team took 9 Awards at the Regional Competition in December at Wheeler High School (competing with elementary and middle schools). • Continue working on our Math initiative and progress with the Chicago Everyday Math Program, raising the bar for all students. • Newly Renovated Media Center is now up and running. The space is more versatile and functional for all students. • 17 Sope Creek Teachers completed higher Education Degrees (14 Specialist's and 3 Master's Degree's) in the Summer 2005.
TIMBER RIDGE ELEMENTARY • Establishment of the Timber Ridge Elementary School Foundation. The Foundation has already been able to provide Timber Ridge with much-needed technology equipment and increased community support and involvement • Timber Ridge News Network – TRNN is a television news and announcement show operated by 5th graders at Timber Ridge • Implementation of Grade Level Data Teams to analyze student writing and help students improve writing across content areas • School Improvement Plan goal of increased student achievement in the area of reading was met • Timber Ridge PTA won 15 awards at the State PTA convention • Timber Ridge and PTA sponsored our first International Festival in April
TRITT ELEMENTARY • 25th Anniversary for Tritt Elementary • 2005 Platinum Award Winner School • Brad Cohen, 2nd grade teacher featured in People magazine for his published book, The Front of the Class, How Tourettes Made Me the Teacher I Never Had • 15 Partners in Education • Washington Mutual Student Savings Program • 100% United Way • One of the top fundraisers in Cobb for Relay for Life
WALTON HIGH • Walton High School received the Governor's Gold Award for the high percentage of students exceeding state standards based on the 2005 spring High School Graduation Tests. • Walton administered 1523 Advanced Placement Tests last spring. Last year, Walton had 21 National Merit Semifinalists; this year we have 19. • Walton placed second in the state for the best sports program (for both boys and girls) and first in the state for the best girls' sports program. • The senior class posted the highest SAT score in the history of Cobb County schools with an average score of 1157.
WHEELER HIGH • SAT – o 3 Perfect Scores of 800 on the Verbal Section of the SAT o 3 Perfect Scores of 800 on the Math Section of the SAT o Magnet SAT average 1311 • Senior Projects o Involve over 100 Community Leaders • Wheeler’s Geography Bowl Scholars – o First at the World Geography Bowl – Metro Atlanta • National Merit o 7 Finalists o 10 Commended o 2 Scholarship Achievement Semi-finalists o 1 Scholarship Achievement Finalist • Regional STAR Student • Basketball STATE Champions o Ranked 11th in the nation • Track and Field o Boys’ Region Champions; 6th in State o Girls – 2nd in Region; 6th in State • Odyssey of the Mind Teams – o One Team -World Finalist o Other teams – Second, Third, and Fourth at State Finals • Wheeler Robotics o 2nd Place Finish in BEST Competition o 2nd Place BEST Award o 1st Place Peachtree Chairman’s Award Winner o Robotics Team sponsors 14 middle and elementary school throughout the district • Wheeler Center for Advanced Studies o Largest Magnet in the district o Internship Program High Recognized by Universities and Businesses o Listed in Atlanta Magazine as ONE of the TOP 50 Schools in Math and Science in Georgia |
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