Welcome to our Open House Woodson K-8 Leadership Academy September 16, 2015 Ms. Mesha Greene, Principal

Welcome

State of the School Accountability Ratings Index 1 Student Achievement: Our Target was 60 We received a score of 44 (Did Not Meet Index) Index 2 Student Progress: Our Target was 30 We received a score of 31 (Met Index) Index 3 Closing Performance Gaps: Our Target was 28 We received a score of 24 (Did Not Meet Index) Index 4 Post-Secondary Readiness: Our Target was 12 We received a score of 12 (Met Index) Based on this information we did not meet our Accountability Ratings which has our school categorized as Improvement Required Year 4 (IR-4)

Daily Expectations School Day Begins at 7:35 AM Students are not allowed in the building before this time School Day Ends at 4:00 PM Students can not be checked out after 3:15 PM Car Riders are dismissed and picked up from the rear parking lot Walkers are dismissed through the front of the building

Daily Expectations Uniform Expectations Gold Polo Shirts for PK-5 Burgundy Polo Shirts for 6-8 Khaki Pants or Skirts (NO SHORTS) Dark Colored Shoes-Closed Toe Shoes Fridays (BLUE Jeans-No Shorts, No Rips or Tears with School Spirit Shirts) Bookbag Policy (3 rd -8 th ) Clear or Mesh Bookbags ONLY

A Day at Woodson Students begin with Breakfast in the Classroom The instructional day begins at 8:00 AM Students in Grades 3-8 change classes daily All students participate in ancillary choices such as: Music, Art, Theater, PE, and MS Band

How Do We Move to The Next Level? Woodson K-8 Leadership Academy plans to make progress this year We will need commitment from parents, teachers, and students in order to meet this goal We are asking parents to partner with us by: Check your child’s book bag daily for homework, notes from teachers and the school, and to contact your child’s teacher regular for progress updates In an effort to have effective communication, we are asking you to update your contact information as it changes

Title I Woodson is a School-wide Title I school based on free/reduced lunch percentages. The school was awarded monies to support instructional programs such as: Tutorials Extended Day Professional Development for Teachers Parental Involvement

Introduction of Woodson K-8 Staff Elementary School Middle School Support Staff Administrators

The Remainder of the Evening Meet with your child’s teacher(s) to find out the teacher’s expectations for your child Discuss how you can work collaboratively to support your child’s learning