School Motto: Challenging Opportunities Lead Toward Success.

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

Student Population

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

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: Student Population

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

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

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

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

Edward Harris Middle School

Language#% Lao21.3% Urdu21.3% Farsi10.6% Korean10.6% Mandarin10.6% Other Chinese 10.6% Pashto10.6% Tongan10.6% Ukranian10.6% TOTAL ELs % 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)

Level # % Level 195.7% Level 242.5% Level % Level % Level % Not tested159.4% Total Els % CELDT Scores

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Community

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

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

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

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

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

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

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