1. J. W. Arnold: A Glance at the Journey
2016

2. Clayton County Public Schools
Vision Statement
The vision of Clayton County Public Schools is to be a district of excellence preparing ALL students to live and compete successfully in a global society.
Mission Statement
The mission of Clayton County Public Schools is to be accountable to all stakeholders for providing a globally competitive education that empowers students to achieve academic and personal goals and to become college and career ready, productive, responsible citizens.   

3. Clayton County Public Schools

4. The Daily Spoken Words: Arnold’s Creed
As an Arnold Elementary Student, I have GREAT expectations for myself. The education I receive at Arnold will give me a future filled with success and make me a leader of tomorrow. I am here to learn. Therefore, I will do everything to keep my teachers teaching and everyone learning. I will show respect for myself and others. Yesterday’s mistakes are behind me; success is now before me. I will reach for my dreams with determination and hard work. I accept this challenge because failure is NOT an option at Arnold.

5. Arnold’s Demographics
Total Enrollment: 550 Students
Asian – 4% SWD – 11%
Black – 49% English Language Learners – 5%
Hispanic – 8% Gifted – 10%
Multicultural – 4%
White – 9%

6. 2016 GMAS English/Language Arts
Arnold Elementary School
GMAS Results
Grade 1 2 3 4
Total Students Tested BL % DL PL
DSL
PL + 22 39 27 6 94
23.4
41.5
28.7
6.4
35.1
76.6 16 33 29 9 87
18.4
37.9
33.3
10.3
43.7
81.5 5 17 25 86
19.8
29.1
45.3
5.8
51.2
80.2

7. Arnold Elementary School
2016 GMAS Reading
Arnold Elementary School
GMAS Results
Grade 1 2
Total Students Tested
Below Grade Level %
At or Above Grade Level 3 16 78 94
17.0
83.0 4 26 61 87
29.9
70.1 5 18 68 86
20.9
79.1

8. Arnold Elementary School
2016 GMAS Mathematics
Arnold Elementary School
GMAS Results
Grade 1 2 3 4
Total Students Tested BL % DL PL
DSL
PL + 17 43 28 6 94
18.1
45.7
29.8
6.4
36.2
81.9 12 49 22 87
13.8
56.3
25.3
4.6
29.9
86.2 5 37 21 86
25.6
43.0
24.4
7.0
31.4
74.4

9. Arnold Elementary School
2016 GMAS Science
Arnold Elementary School
GMAS Results
Grade 1 2 3 4
Total Students Tested BL % DL PL
DSL
PL + 10 46 27 11 94
10.6
48.9
28.7
11.7
40.4
89.3 40 29 8 87
11.5
46.0
33.3
9.2
42.5
88.5 5 17 28 36 86
19.8
32.6
41.9
5.8
47.7
80.3

10. Arnold Elementary School
2016 GMAS Social Studies
Arnold Elementary School
GMAS Results
Grade 1 2 3 4
Total Students Tested BL % DL PL
DSL
PL + 8 34 20 32 94
8.5
36.2
21.3
34.0
55.3
91.5 16 36 24 11 87
18.4
41.4
27.6
12.6
40.2
81.6 5 18 47 86
20.9
54.7
18.6
5.8
24.4
79.1

11. Arnold’s Activities/District Priorities (Literacy, Numeracy, Critical Thinking, and Integration of Technology
Literacy
Monthly ELA Professional Development Meetings
Citing Evidence in Text
Early Literacy/Star Reading
Family Read-In
Reading Scholars
Monthly Author’s Tea
Accelerated Reader
20% Non-Fiction % Fiction

12. Arnold’s Activities/District Priorities (Literacy, Numeracy, Critical Thinking, and Integration of Technology

13. Arnold’s Activities/District Priorities (Literacy, Numeracy, Critical Thinking, and Integration of Technology
Literacy
Monthly ELA Professional Development Meetings
Citing Evidence in Text
Early Literacy/Star Reading
Family Read-In
Reading Scholars
Monthly Author’s Tea
Accelerated Reader
20% Non-Fiction % Fiction

14. Arnold’s Activities/District Priorities (Literacy, Numeracy, Critical Thinking, and Integration of Technology
Literacy
Monthly ELA Professional Development Meetings
Citing Evidence in Text
Early Literacy/Star Reading
Family Read-In
Reading Scholars
Monthly Author’s Tea
Accelerated Reader
20% Non-Fiction % Fiction

15. Arnold’s Activities/District Priorities (Literacy, Numeracy, Critical Thinking, and Integration of Technology
Numeracy
Math Facts In A Flash
Math Matters
Math Journals
Math Talk Moves
Morning Math Problem of the Day
Monthly Math Content Professional Development

16. Arnold’s Activities/District Priorities (Literacy, Numeracy, Critical Thinking, and Integration of Technology
Critical Thinking
Academic Discourse in Classrooms
Student Collaboration / Problem Solving / Questioning
Conflict Resolution
Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl
S.T.E.A.M Club
BETA Club
Town Hall Meetings
Quarterly Full Day Professional Development(Data)

17. Integration of Technology
Arnold’s Activities/District Priorities (Literacy, Numeracy, Critical Thinking, and Integration of Technology
Integration of Technology
21st Century Equipment
Projects Incorporating
Microsoft Word, Publisher, PowerPoint
Technology Boost
Turning Point
Gizmos
Kurzweil
Edmodo
ConnectEd McGraw Hill ( Reading/Math)
Typing.com

18. Arnold’s Uniqueness Family Oriented Accelerated Reader Goals
Principal’s Coffee with Parents
Social Butterflies
Town Hall Meetings
S.T.E.A.M Club
New Student Orientation
Community Movie Night
Chili Cook-off
Taste of Arnold/Cultural Arts Celebration
Science Day/Night
Mother/Son & Father/Daughter Dance

19. Arnold's Volunteer Opportunities
Eagles Nest
Volunteer Breakfast
Book Fair
Parent Workshops
Field trip support
Opportunities to support
teachers and all scheduled school functions

20. Arnold’s Upcoming Events for Parents
Upcoming Events at Arnold School
September 1 – District’s Open House 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
September 1 – Family Read-In – 2:30-5:00 PM
September 2 – Summer Reading Celebration - 1:15 PM – Media Center
September 5 – Labor Day Holiday – No School
September 6 – Volunteer Breakfast – 8:30 AM in the Cafeteria
September 6 – Last Day of Grading Period
September 7 – 2:30 PM Deadline for grades
September 7 – Beta Club Information Meeting 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
September 7 – Faculty Meeting 3:00 PM
September 8 – Title 1 Meeting 6:30 – 7:00 PM
September 8 – PTO Meeting 7:00 PM
September 8 – Fall Pictures – Prepaid
September 12 – Core Leadership Meeting – 8:15 AM
September 12 – Girl Scout Welcome Meeting 4:30 – 5:30 PM
September 12 - Art Club 2:45 – 4:00 PM
September 13 - Chorus 2:45 – 4:00 PM
September 13 – STEAM Club Meeting 3:00 – 4:00 PM
September 14 – Social Butterfly 3:00 – 4:30 PM
September 15 – Progress Reports Due
September 15 – Spirit Night at Dwarf House – 5:00 – 8:00 PM
September 16 – International Do Day
September 19 – Core Leadership Meeting – 8:15 AM

21. Arnold’s Upcoming Events for Parents
September 20 – Chorus 2:45 – 4:00 PM September 21 – Early Release – 1:15 PM Professional Development September 23 – New Student Orientation – Media Center 8:10 – 8:40 – KK 8:45 – 9:15 – 3rd – 5th 9:20 – 9:50 – 1st – 2nd September 23 – STEAM Meeting – 3:30 – 4:30 Jonah and the Blockheads September 26 – Core Leadership Meeting – 8:15 AM September 26 – Arnold’ Board Presentation September 26 – Art Club 2:45 – 4:00 PM September 26 – 30 – Grandparents’ Week (flyers will be placed in mailboxes) Monday 9/26 – Kindergarten Tuesday 9/27 – 1st Grade Wednesday 9/28 – 3rd Grade Thursday 9/29 – 4th Grade Friday 9/30 4th and 5th Grades September 27 – Awesome Arnold due to Mrs. Cameron September 27 – School Council Meeting 7:00 AM September 27 – Beta Club Induction September 28 – BST/Quality Control – 2:45 PM September 28 – CBS New 46 – School Book Drive September 29 – Science Committee – 2:45 PM September 30 – Grade Level Meetings (Please submit minutes to Mr. Allen and Dr. Shoemaker)

22. Arnold Elementary
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