1. School Motto: Challenging Opportunities Lead Toward Success.

2. Presented By: Zachary Khan Vina Cantu John Linstrum Chau Tran David Yee Elk Grove Unified School District Cohort Spring 2005

3. Student Population

4. EHMS was carved out of the middle of 6 existing school zones. Student Population

5. Ethnic student population in EGUSD: - African American (20%) - American Indian (1%) - Asian (19%) - Filipino (19%) - Latino (20%) - Pacific Islander (2%) - White (32%) School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are currently not available for EHMS. Source: www.egusd.k12.ca.uswww.egusd.k12.ca.us Student Population

6. SARCs of Neighboring Schools prior to EHMS opening RMSSJMSSMSHEMSJKMSTJMS Academic Prf. Index* 649597733734762792 ELL Students 30% 12% 8% Low Income 62%72%29%33%22%18% *CA Average API is 685, Target is 800 North South

7. Ethnic student population at Edward Harris: - African American (29%) - American Indian (1%) - Asian (26%) - Filipino (6%) - Latino (17%) - Pacific Islander (4%) - White (14%) Student Population Source: Ms. Horning, Edward Harris Data Manager

8. Percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch program EGUSD - Regular program (61%) - Free/Reduced Lunch Program (39%) EGUSD Socio-economics Source: Ms. Horning, Edward Harris Data Manager

9. Percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch program Edward Harris JMS - Regular program (48%) - Free/Reduced Lunch Program (52%) Source: Ms. Horning, Edward Harris Data Manager Edward Harris Socio-economics

10. Edward Harris Middle School

11. Language#% Lao21.3% Urdu21.3% Farsi10.6% Korean10.6% Mandarin10.6% Other Chinese 10.6% Pashto10.6% Tongan10.6% Ukranian10.6% TOTAL ELs159100.0% Language#% Spanish4427.7% Vietnamese3924.5% Hmong1811.3% Cantonese127.5% Punjabi95.7% Filipino74.4% Hindi74.4% Russian42.5% Ilocano31.9% Mien31.9% Arabic21.3% Source: Ms. Horning, Edward Harris Data Manager ELs Language (all levels)

12. Level # % Level 195.7% Level 242.5% Level 32213.8% Level 45132.1% Level 55836.5% Not tested159.4% Total Els159100.0% CELDT Scores

13. Edward Harris, Jr. Middle School has 47 classrooms and space for 1,300 students Monterey Trail High and Edward Harris, Jr. Middle schools are located next to each other on the same property. –Middle school students can take high school courses, and teachers and administrators can work closely together. Statistics

14. 44 Teachers 25 Support (admin, student services, site) 11 Connections –Instructional Assistants –Skills Collaboration –Language Speech and Hearing School Staff "It's better to discipline in the playpen than at the state pen. The rules don't change, just the days of the week. Bend toward the oar, though the tide is against you." ~ Principal Bessant

15. Electives (12) – Computer, band, art, etc. History (6) – World and United States Language Arts (9) – LA, Reading, Bridge Math (7) PE (5) Science (5) Teaching Staff

16. Clubs have to consist of at least five members and a teacher as a sponsor. Clubs currently available at Edward Harris Jr. Middle School: Robotic's Club, Dance Club, MESA, and a Reading Club. Leadership class. (Similar to Student Government) Renaissance Program School Activities

17. They also have an after school program called "Zeros Aren't Permissible" or the "ZAP" Program. This is an after school program offered to students who are either failing Math and/or Language Arts. A teacher's referral and parent's permission slip is required to participate. School Activities

18. 2.0 GPA No grades of F Satisfactory or excellent citizenship Satisfactory attendance Requirements for participation

19. The Community

20. Many businesses and community organizations partner with the Elk Grove Unified School District by donating time and resources to their schools. Business partners provide many valuable services, including mentors, resources, and guest speakers. Partnerships

21. Always learning program - Courses in personal growth and new beginnings - Helps people to pursue goals in a supportive and fun atmosphere - Self supporting - Classes include: ESL for adults Art Scuba Diving Computers Summer school for elementary school students EGUSD Community Programs

22. Adult Education Program - For people in the community - Classes include: English GED ESL EGUSD Community Programs

23. United Artists Movie Theatre Cosumnes River College Location where students can find entertainment. Location for fine arts such as the theatre and source of information. Locations in the Community

24. Apartment/Housing Construction Neighborhood Fire Station Future increases in the student population. A place to find assistance when in need of help/safe place. Locations in the Community

25. Strip Mall (Lowes, Starbucks, McDonalds, Del Taco, Gas Stations) Places for students to hang out with friends and socialize. Locations in the Community

26. Local Park District A local park belonging to a larger parkway where students can play with friends and families to spend some time relaxing. Locations in the Community