Henry J. Kaiser, Jr. Elementary School A public school of choice providing Arts, Equity & Achievement for all!

Kaiser Mission Henry J. Kaiser, Jr. Elementary School, strives to provide an arts-enriched academic program in a stimulating and creative learning environment where all can feel respected, valued and safe. We seek to impart the necessary skills for student excellence and to produce well-rounded, reflective, socially aware individuals

Kaiser Diversity Kaiser is a microcosm of the city of Oakland. We celebrate children from all of Oakland’s neighborhoods, socio-economic levels, diverse family structures and cultural backgrounds. Our families come from Oakland’s heartlands to Kaiser, a school located in the hills with a fabulous view of the Golden Gate Bridge! We are a successful public school of choice!

Kaiser Staff Our staff of life-long learners engages in inquiry and dialogue to continually improve instruction and works closely with our families and students to provide an exciting learning environment where all work to meet our goals of providing: a place where the “family spirit” prevails academic excellence and encouraging diversity teaching which is holistic, interactive and facilitative exposure and hands-on learning in fine arts, music, movement and drama. an aesthetically pleasing environment a learning environment where all feel respected, valued, safe and supported

Opportunities for Parental Involvement Parents enrich and support our instructional program through:   PTA membership   Classroom support, tutoring, office support   Event and field trip chaperoning   Fundraising   Book fair   Community Newsletter   Site council membership   Monthly multicultural celebrations   Grounds beautification projects   Family math, science, literacy nights

Results of Parental Involvement PTA funding support includes:   Books, supplies and classroom materials for enrichment   Instructors for P.E., library assistance and computer   Instructors and equipment for music/movement   Additional Teacher’s aide   Faculty/Staff classroom stipends   Special programs and events   Multicultural programs and events   P.E. equipment   Orff musical instruments   Printing for parent communications

Demographics African Americans54% (130) African Americans54% (130) Asian Americans 6% (15) Asian Americans 6% (15) Hispanic/Latino 10% (25) Hispanic/Latino 10% (25) White 24% (61) White 24% (61) Filipino/Pacific Islander 4% ( 9) Filipino/Pacific Islander 4% ( 9) Other 2% ( 5) Other 2% ( 5) Free/Reduced lunch 29% (72) Free/Reduced lunch 29% (72) Total Number of Students 247 Total Number of Students 247 Open enrollment students 95% Open enrollment students 95%

Moving Forward - API Scores

Closing the Gap

Focus on Attendance Challenge: To encourage families to make school attendance a priority

Overall School Performance Advanced/Proficient Advanced/Proficient English Language Arts English Language Arts 2004 = 54%2003 = 52% 2004 = 54%2003 = 52% Mathematics Mathematics 2004 =64%2003 = 58% 2004 =64%2003 = 58% Far Below Basic/Basic Far Below Basic/Basic English Language Arts English Language Arts 2004 = 10%2003 = 21% 2004 = 10%2003 = 21% Mathematics Mathematics 2004 = 12%2003 = 20% 2004 = 12%2003 = 20%

Grade Level Patterns 5 th grade most improved in English Language Arts and Mathematics. 5 th grade most improved in English Language Arts and Mathematics. 3 rd grade least improved moving students into advanced and proficient in English Language Arts and moving students out of Far Below Basic and Below Basic in English Language Arts. 3 rd grade least improved moving students into advanced and proficient in English Language Arts and moving students out of Far Below Basic and Below Basic in English Language Arts. 2 nd grade least improved moving students out of Far Below Basic and Below Basic in Mathematics. 2 nd grade least improved moving students out of Far Below Basic and Below Basic in Mathematics. 4 th grade least improved moving students into advance and proficient in Mathematics. 4 th grade least improved moving students into advance and proficient in Mathematics.

Ethnicity Patterns African Americans showed most improvement moving students out of Far Below Basic and Basic African Americans showed most improvement moving students out of Far Below Basic and Basic African Americans improved moving students to Proficient/Advanced (ELA) African Americans improved moving students to Proficient/Advanced (ELA) Both African Americans and Hispanics moved more than 10% into Proficient/Advanced Both African Americans and Hispanics moved more than 10% into Proficient/Advanced

English Language Arts Writing strategies have been our focus for the past two years. Writing strategies have been our focus for the past two years. Strategies for scaffolding the complete writing process are used Strategies for scaffolding the complete writing process are used Peer editing for teachers and students Peer editing for teachers and students Monthly staff development in writing (Bay Area Writing Project) Monthly staff development in writing (Bay Area Writing Project) Use of technology for writing Use of technology for writing

ELA Content Clusters Strengths (above 70%): Strengths (above 70%): Written and oral language conventions (grades 2) Word analysis (grades 2,3,5) Literary response and analysis (grades 2,3,5) Weaknesses (below 70%): Weaknesses (below 70%): Reading comprehension (grades 2,3,4,5,) Writing strategies (grades 3,4,5) Written and oral language conventions (grades 3,4,5)

Math Expanding challenges for proficient and advanced students.Expanding challenges for proficient and advanced students. Use of math manipulatives and real life problem solving applicationsUse of math manipulatives and real life problem solving applications Pull out and tutoring for under-prepared studentsPull out and tutoring for under-prepared students Strict adherence to pacing chart and reteaching of skillsStrict adherence to pacing chart and reteaching of skills Computer assisted learning for math reinforcementComputer assisted learning for math reinforcement

Math Content Clusters Strengths (above 70%): Strengths (above 70%): Number sense (grades 2,3,5) Algebra and functions (grades 2,3,5) Statistics, data analysis and probability (grades 2-5) Measurement and geometry (grade 2) Weaknesses (below 70%): Weaknesses (below 70%): All Math Areas (grade 4) Measurement and Geometry (grades 3,5)

Students with Special Needs Students are provided with resource support as well as small group and individual tutoring Formal IEPs for all identified special needs students. Weekly Student Success Team meetings ADA 504 plans to accommodate identified students who have special learning differences Intervention tutors supported by TIIG funding

GATE Students Students are provided with enrichment support as well as small group and individual tutoring Staff is trained to extend classroom lessons to challenge gifted students Projects and opportunities for using technology to extend learning Chess instruction for grades 3,4,5 Parent resource links provided via Kaiser website CAG Conference attended by teachers and parents A cluster of GATE students is included in each classroom

LEP Students Our LEP students traditionally make up less than 3% of the student body. LEP students typically become Fluent English Proficient after 2 years at Kaiser. All staff members are CLAD credentialed Small group oral language skill development Tutoring provided by community volunteers

Our challenges are to… Differentiate instruction to support, accommodate and meet the needs of all students Differentiate instruction to support, accommodate and meet the needs of all students Ensure consistent and explicit Standards based instruction in all classrooms Ensure consistent and explicit Standards based instruction in all classrooms Develop more strategies to improve reading comprehension and writing skills Develop more strategies to improve reading comprehension and writing skills Strengthen home to school connection for mathematics skill reinforcement Strengthen home to school connection for mathematics skill reinforcement Raise academic expectations for all students, closing the gap in test scores Raise academic expectations for all students, closing the gap in test scores Solicit outside funding through grants and partnerships to continue established programs Solicit outside funding through grants and partnerships to continue established programs

Differentiate instruction to support, accommodate and meet the needs of all students Workshops focusing on differentiated instruction and classroom intervention strategies Workshops focusing on differentiated instruction and classroom intervention strategies Communicating with parents via weekly class newsletters, report card, twice yearly conferences, Student Study Team Meetings, IEP Meetings Communicating with parents via weekly class newsletters, report card, twice yearly conferences, Student Study Team Meetings, IEP Meetings Using Workshop to address the needs of GATE, ELD and all under prepared students Using Workshop to address the needs of GATE, ELD and all under prepared students Working collaboratively with the site’s Data Inquiry Coach Working collaboratively with the site’s Data Inquiry Coach

Ensure consistent and explicit Standards based instruction in all classrooms Assessing progress and matching grade level standards to instructional program Assessing progress and matching grade level standards to instructional program Communicating with parents via weekly class newsletters, report card, twice yearly conferences, Student Study Team Meetings, IEP Meetings Communicating with parents via weekly class newsletters, report card, twice yearly conferences, Student Study Team Meetings, IEP Meetings Teacher workshops to align instructional program with standards Teacher workshops to align instructional program with standards

Develop more strategies to improve reading comprehension and writing skills Observing and modeling best practices Observing and modeling best practices Lesson Design Study focusing on writing and reading comprehension Lesson Design Study focusing on writing and reading comprehension SRA Reading Comprehension kits SRA Reading Comprehension kits In school and after school tutoring In school and after school tutoring In house staff development In house staff development

Strengthen home to school connection for mathematics skill reinforcement Family math night Family math night Take home computer program (grade 5) Take home computer program (grade 5) Homework which involves family interaction Homework which involves family interaction Web site links Web site links Weekly class newsletters detailing current focus areas Weekly class newsletters detailing current focus areas

Raise academic expectations for all students, closing the gap in test scores Develop strategies to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities Develop strategies to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities Focused instruction to move 50% of students from Basic to Proficient/Advanced on standardized test Focused instruction to move 50% of students from Basic to Proficient/Advanced on standardized test Analyze data, plan and monitor interventions Analyze data, plan and monitor interventions Second Step training for staff and students Second Step training for staff and students Ensure equity for enrichment opportunities such as field trips and afterschool programs Ensure equity for enrichment opportunities such as field trips and afterschool programs

Solicit outside funding through grants and partnerships Establish and maintain community partnerships Establish and maintain community partnerships Grant writing workshops Grant writing workshops Contacting foundations that support the arts, technology and education Contacting foundations that support the arts, technology and education Making full use of passive fundraising programs Making full use of passive fundraising programs Being aware of and in compliance with state and federal regulations Being aware of and in compliance with state and federal regulations Have a fully functional website Have a fully functional website

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