1. W.D. “Bill” Hamilton Learning Academy
3301 S. Bryant Street
Little Rock, AR 72204

2. Quarterly Report 2009-2010 August, September and October Dropout Prevention Program Update
Gregory Hodges
Program Coordinator
Committee Members
* Kelan Watson
* Carolyn Harshaw
* Christian Stewart
* Rose Dirden
* James Washington
* Charlotte Watson
* LaKristal Gordon
* Patricia Brown
* Kathy White
GOLDEN LIONS

3. “TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE” Message from the Dropout Prevention Coordinator
Children are unique individuals who need a secure, caring, and stimulating atmosphere in which to grow and mature emotionally, physically, and socially. School leadership team members, teachers, support staff, community agencies, as well as allowing students natural curiosity input, are essential elements in promoting student achievement. It is my goal that students receive academically challenged learning opportunities and to become self-sufficient individuals; motivated to function in society as contributing citizens.
It is essential that students be actively engaged in challenging assignments that provide them opportunities to achieve their highest potential. Developing a curriculum around student interests fosters intrinsic motivation and stimulates the passion to learn. Providing students’ access to hands-on activities and allowing adequate time and space to use materials that reinforce the lesson being studied creates an opportunity for individual discovery and construction of knowledge to occur. Students who have the need for special accommodation can become academically successful under the guidance of caring and skillful teachers and support staff. Equally important to self-discovery is having the opportunity to study things that are meaningful and relevant to one's life and interests. One way to take learning in a direction relevant to student interest is to invite student dialogue about curriculum, learning styles, policies, procedures, and character. Individuals who are given the opportunity for input generate ideas and set goals that enhance richer activities.
I believe teaching provides an opportunity for continual learning and growth. In order to provide the optimum learning environment, it is imperative that students’ parent/guardian are active involved in their child’s education. Educational stakeholders should incorporate behavioral strategies that are warm, fair, firm and consistent. I believe if students are given meaningful opportunities, there will be minimum behavioral interruptions. One of my hopes is to instill a love of learning in all students regardless of their shortcomings. It is The Dropout Prevention Program goal to provide students with an equal education in a safe, nurturing environment.

4. Dropout Prevention Committee Members
The committee members include: Social Worker, Parent Coordinator, Community Organizations, Teachers and Paraprofessionals. Each member responsibilities are specialized at Hamilton Learning Academy.
Principal/Coordinator Dr. Krishna Young
Interim/Designee Kelan Watson
* Program Coordinator Gregory Hodges
* Career Orientation Vernita Humphrey
School Counselor James Washington
* Teacher-Math Carolyn Harshaw
* Teacher-Literacy Christian Stewart
Special Education Rose Dirden
Social Worker Tealisa Allen
Parent Coordinator Amy Howard
* FBLA Charlotte Watson
School Resource Officer Calvin Allen
* Music Mary Stoecker
Day Treatment Sharon Jones
Living Hope Kathy White
School Nurse Patricia Brown
Safety/Security Officer Alden Phillip
Paraprofessional LaKristal Gordon
Youth Initiative Program (YIP) Brother Wayne
Individual Representation TBA
Community Leader
Business Partner
100 Black Men

5. Dropout Prevention Program
Dropout Prevention Program Committee
Sub Committee I, II, and III Members are the Hamilton Learning Academy
Sub Committee I
Instructional-Intervention Members The Dropout Prevention Program is driven by the Instructional Intervention Committee. This committee is the steering of DPP.
Sub Committee II
School-based Services Members : The Dropout Prevention Program service of request of the Instructional-Intervention Committee and/or assist with intervention strategies. This committee is asked to connect with students who are not connected with a support program.
Sub Committee III
Community Organizations and Business Partners The Dropout Prevention Program Committee service of request of the Instructional- Intervention Committee and/or assist with intervention strategies. This committee is asked to connect with students who are not connected with a support program.

6. School Uniforms
All Students are to wear black or khaki slacks or skirts. Middle School Students are to wear light blue or light yellow polo shirts with the school pant or skirt designations. High School Students (9th - 12th) are to wear: white or black polo shirts with either of the school pant or skirt designations. High School ACC Students are to wear: hunter green polo or dress white shirts with either of the school pant or skirt designations.

7. Students Dropout Data No Show Term-1
School Year
Grade Level
# of Students
Age 18
7th 1
8th 2
9th 35 6
10th 15
11th 12 7
12th 3

8. Quarterly Profile of Programs @ Hamilton Learning Academy
Data Driven Instructional Strategies to Improve Achievement
In the context of education, data is a synonym for information. Data can be words, numbers, or observations that are collected systematically, usually for a specific purpose

9. Educational data include (but are not limited to):
Student achievement data
Such as, teacher observational notes of students’ performance in class, samples of students’ class work, student portfolios, results of formal and informal classroom assessment.
Other student data
Relevant information to the students such as student mobility, attendance and, behavioral incident data
Contextual data
Data that are not under the direct control of the teacher (such as students’ linguistic background, gender or community socio-economic factors), but are important to consider when planning for improved student achievement.
The Math and Literacy teachers at Hamilton Learning Academy are using students’ SOAR test results to determine individual student area of weakness. Teachers will evaluate students’ SOAR’ test results as well as communicate with each student to seek the reason they made the incorrect answer choices.
Teachers will develop a plan of action to enhance student performance on the fore coming SOAR and/or standardized test. They will utilize the SLE and identify particular SLE’s that student score deficient. Each individual student receives remediation according to the areas of deficient.

10. Library Media Center Jennifer Epps, Library Media Specialist
Library Goal
The goal of the library media center is to build and maintain a library collection and program that supports the curriculum taught by the educators of the W.D “Bill” Hamilton Learning Academy. Through collaborative partnerships with students, teachers, parents and administration, the collection will reflect the needs and interests of students and the educational community.
Library Use
The library media center is available for use during the regular school hours as designated by the Little Rock School District. Students are scheduled to visit during English classes. Other subjects make requests to use the library media center as needed for specific projects. During this time, students use the Hamilton Online Public Access Catalog to find available books within the library. The media specialist assists students with locating information for research projects, book reports, etc…

11. Upcoming Events Looking to the Future
Special Events
The library media center is a wonderful meeting space for guest speakers. The school recently hosted its first annual college fair. We were able to host ten colleges. The students were able to gain information about going to college. Information about different degree programs and financial aid was also provided. It was a successful event for the students at Hamilton Learning Academy.
Upcoming Events
In the second semester of the school year, the media specialist will host a book club for students. It will be an opportunity for students to meet, read and discuss books oriented for middle and high school students. Mrs. Epps has written and hopes to receive a grant from the American Library Association. The Great Stories program will provide the necessary tools for a successful program.
Looking to the Future
As the Library Media Specialist at Hamilton Learning Academy, Mrs. Epps is granted the wonderful opportunity to interact with every teacher and student in the school. Through collaboration with the teaching staff, the future holds plans that include adding podcasts, usage of wiki space, virtual field trips, grant opportunities, exhibitions of scientific discovery and practical connections to real world applications.

12. RIVENDELL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES Marlon Shelton. Zachary Smith
RIVENDELL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES Marlon Shelton Zachary Smith Sandy Grayson
Outpatient treatment for children, adolescents and adults
Description of Program
Assist individuals and their families who are experiencing symptoms of emotional and/or behavioral problems. Primary focus is on helping clients with coping and problem solving skills. Skills will assist clients in being successful in school, workforce, community and home.
RBHS Areas of Services Include:
School/Work Difficulties
Parent Child Problems
Violence/Anger Problems
Relationship Issues
Etc…

13. YOUTH INITIATIVE PROJECT (YIP) Brother Wayne
Scheduled Weekly Group
Days
Thursday
Friday
Class Periods
6th
7th
Intervention Counseling
Individual
Group
Serviced Forty Students
Upcoming HLA
Job Readiness
One (1) hour per week for eight (8) weeks
Mandatory individual conference of each participant weekly
Individual completes the eight weeks program will receive a certificate
Participants complete program will increase opportunity to work a summer job

14. DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM Sharon Jones
Fieldtrip
Organization Racial & Culture Diversity Commission
Place William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park
Activity “World Fest 2009”
Date September 25, 2009
Enrichment English Science Social Studies Math
Highlights of Fieldtrip
Tour William J. Clinton Presidential Center
World Cultural Exhibits
Obstacle Games and Activities
Local School District Students’ Presentations
People types of cultural
World Animals
World Government
World Religion
Outcome
Provide a unique educational experience for students through observing various cultural exhibits that highlight people lifestyles throughout the world; programs interpret world cultures today.

15. Living Hope Kathy White Mario Ross Jill Carlon
Brief Description of Program
* Individual, group, and family therapy
* Psychiatric Services
* Case Management Services
* Serves thirty (30) plus students

16. Hamilton Learning Academy College Fair Charlotte Watson. James L
Hamilton Learning Academy College Fair Charlotte Watson James L. Washington
Williams Baptist College
Ouachita Baptist University
Remington College
Arkansas Technical
University of Central Arkansas
University of Little Rock
Pulaski Technical
Arkansas State University
Henderson State University
Southern Arkansas University
College fair Goal:
To expose students to various post secondary opportunities such as colleges, Vocational, Certification Training, etc… in order for students to continue their Career endeavors.

17. GUIDANCE COUNSELING PROGRAM James L. Washington
The Guidance Counseling Program at Hamilton Learning Academy is focused on the developmental needs of students. It is a resource for all curricular areas for assisting each student to achieve the district goals and objectives.
Guidance Counselor Goals are to Help Students
Demonstrate a positive attitude toward self as a unique and worthy person
Gain life-planning skills that are consistent with needs, interests, and abilities
Develop responsible social skills and an understanding and appreciation of being a contributing member of society
Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the life-long process of learning, growing, and changing
The guidance counselor addresses the needs of all students in the areas of social-personal development, educational planning, and career development. The counselor demonstrates respect for the dignity and worth of each individual, and encourages each student to develop individual responsibility and decision-making skills.

18. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Future Business Leaders of America is a non-profit education association made up of students pursuing careers in business or business education. It is also for those students who just want to learn about business and free-enterprise.
FBLA's Goals
Develop competent, aggressive business leadership
Strengthen the confidence of students in themselves and their work.
Create more interest in and understanding of American business enterprise.
Encourage members in the development of individual projects that contribute to the improvement of home, business, and community.
Develop character, prepare for useful citizenship, and foster patriotism.
Encourage and practice efficient money management.
Encourage scholarship and promote school loyalty.
Assist students in the establishment of occupational goals.
Facilitate the transition from school to work.
Technology Exploration Guest Speakers Fieldtrips

19. Future Business Leaders of America
Sponsors: Charlotte Watson Sharrone Cox
Hamilton Learning Academy FBLA Members
Ashley Anderson
Jordan Daines
D’cjamanni Booth
Stacy Duncan
Myisha Charleston
Jeremiah James
Gregory Mackintrush
Vonya Green
Carlon Dedrick
Robyn Galbert
Jasmine Johnson
Vianca Lewis
Angel Mendiola
Janesha Murry
Gregory Patterson
Chardric Riley
Ladella Stokes
Keith Hawkins
Sharmonique Williams
Andrina Webb
Christian Matthews
Sharee’ Mayo
Aaron Robinson
Xavier Mazique
Precious Jones

20. Term-1 2009-2010 School Year High School Exit Kelan Watson, Interim Principal/Coordinator
Percent (%) of Hamilton Learning Academy Represented by Local Schools
School
Number of Students
Percent of Students
1.Romine 1
½ %
2.Pulaski Heights 11 4%
3.Forrest Heights 13
4.Dunbar 12
5.Cloverdale 20 7%
6.Alt. Agencies 3 1%
7.Out Of District
8.Henderson 10 3%
9.Mann Magnet 6 2%
10. Mablevale
11.Agencies 15 5%
12.NLR
13.Central 31
10%
14.JA Fair 35
12%
15.McClellan 46
15%
16.Hall 65
22%
17.Felder
18.Parkview
19.Pulaski County

21. High School Students’ Exit
Term School Year
Date Time School
:00 p.m Hall High School
:30 a.m. J.A. Fair High School
:00 p.m. McClellan High School
:39 a.m. Central High School
Central High School
Mychal Brown Alan Flores Richard Green Carlos kalu
Jordan Smith Jerika Williams Kesuan Williams Diamond Hampton
Michael Jones

22. Congratulations to all students exiting to their home school
Hall High School
Lesha Adams Markita Anderson DeVonte Eason Lateasha Glass
William Harris Leonard Jones Monique Martinez Devontal Peer
Trechina Valentine Brenikia Reed Edward Safford Chris Rector
Kelsey Walker Carameishia Willis Javonte Gaither
J. A. Fair High School
Brittany Williamson Asia Witchard Erica Davie
McClellan High School
Rhaikelle Brown Tellisa Clemmons Tamara Coleman Kevin Fulton
James Gibson Sherri Johnson MarK Jones Xavier Lee
Congratulations to all students exiting to their home school

23. Middle School Students’ Exit Term 1 2009-2010 School Year
Cloverdale Middle School
Williams, Kaltrai Cantu, Edgar Jarrett, Calvertis
Carruthers, Randtrel Davis, Hayley Nichols, Curtis
Dunbar Middle School
Lewis, Courtney Milton, Kiana Glover, Darius
Smith, Montell King, Steven Alexander, Bryan
Forrest Heights Middle School
Hart, Jesse Bill, Malik Wright, Marquis
Henderson Middle School
Cadena, Christian Johnson, Xavier Williams, Kaylon Pinckney, William
Horace Mann Middle School
Bell, Mario Duhart, Malik Thomason, Recha
Mabelvale Middle School
Dunn, Warrick Cherry, Cherrina Gibson, Teco
Whitaker, Marcus Hobbs, Kayla
Pulaski Heights Middle School
Henderson, Dontarious Jones, Deonte Wilks, Raven Williams, Lamonica
Congratulations to all students exiting to their home school

24. Career Opportunity Center Vernita Humphrey
Career Clusters
Career Exploration
Thinking About Work 
Reaching Careers 
Making Career Decisions 
Investigate Career Clusters
Discuss various kinds of Jobs in Clusters
Job Shadow Opportunities
Create Life Styles Posters
Family
individual want in life
Real Life for Arkansas
Interviews
Guest Speakers 
Leadership

25. Jobs for Arkansas Graduates Najmah Muhammad
JAG is a national non-profit group that targets at-risk youth and helps prepare them for work or college. The JAG program is operated by the state Department of Workforce Education in Arkansas and offers 39 programs for students, along with programs to attract dropouts back to school.
JAG encourages students to become members of career and technical student organizations at their school. These organizations allow students to show what they have learned through competitions at the local, state, regional, and national levels. Many of the competitive events promote development of leadership, communications, and teamwork skills. Arkansas is affiliated with several national career and technical student organizations:
JAG Program Elements
Employment competencies as identified by the local business community
 Employability skills/career preparation curriculum 
Help with overcoming social, academic, and other barriers that impact school success 
Ongoing tracking, research, and reporting of outcomes
Intensive job development with JAG specialists
A full twelve months of follow-up and support on the job after leaving high school
Accountability of each specialist from JAG participants
Integrated reading, math, service learning, and Internet activities in competencies

26. 100 Black Men of Greater Little Rock Out to Save the Future
Mentoring
Mentoring the 100 Way is one of the signature programs of the 100 Black Men. This holistic program addresses the social, emotional and cultural needs of children ages Members of the 100 are trained and certified to become mentors, advocates, and role models for the youth within their communities. Through chapter operated one-on-one and group mentoring efforts, our members forge relationships that positively impact our greatest resource, and youth. The program focuses on building essential skills needed to become productive, contributing citizens.
Objectives
Teach and Model basic qualities of Achievement
 Provide our target population the opportunity to be exposed to successful African American males in our community
Inspire a desire for Achievement.
Provide mentoring opportunities to the target population in a classroom setting.

27. Free Enterprise Strategies Top Ten At-Risk Youths Being Own Boss
100 Black Men help individuals understand how important it is to eat healthy, to make good grades, to help their friends and family through good citizenship and to give back once they have developed successful careers.
100 Black Men Curriculum designed to give students basic principles of life.
Principles: 1. Discipline 2. Commitment 3. Excellence 4. Leadership
5. Achievement
Special Programs #1 #2
Young Business Minds
Special Mentorship
Free Enterprise Strategies
Top Ten At-Risk Youths
Being Own Boss
Teaching Pillows

28. Young Moms Parenting Group School Nurse-HLA, Patricia Brown, BSN, RN Centers for Youth & Families Parent Center, Daarina Reynolds
Meeting Dates Every Two Weeks on Tuesdays’
 Location Media Center
 Time 12:50 p.m.-1:50 p.m.
Focus Group Sessions Include:
Life Long Coping Skills
Domestic Relationships
Domestic violence
Infant and Child Development
Social Skills
 Peer Support

29. W. D. “Bill” Hamilton Learning Academy Student Activities Conference “Incentives”
Academic Achievement School Attendance Best Practices
I. Participants
Intern Principal/Coordinator-HLA
Dropout Prevention Program Coordinator
II. Topics of Discussions
HLA Reward System 
Create a HLA business letter 
Requesting Donation
HLA Business Partners
Wal-Mart
Best Buy
Coca Cola
Dollar General

30. IV. School base Reward System
III. Reward Focus:
Academic
 Attendance 
Citizenship
IV. School base Reward System
Free Popcorn
 Staff/Student activities
Fundraisers
Etc…

31. W. D. “Bill” Hamilton Learning Academy Ladies and Gentlemen Club
Fieldtrip
 Sponsor By: Jack and Jill
Chair Person David Crawford Barbara James
Special Activities
Students tour UAPB Campus
Greek Show Performance
Reflections of Tour
Prizes
Benefit of Fieldtrip
 Students’ Participation
Jalisa Brown Raven Austin
Olivia Porch Kaisha Jones
Dcjamanni Booth Emerald Butler
Lexus Barnes Ryeisha Gaines 
Whitley Ousley Roteisha Galbert
Chelsey Heard Jazzmie Tyler 
Zanquisha Foley John Collins 
Combrial Cawthorn Cedric Stubblefield 
Tre’ Shon Pankey Edmond Daniels 
Kelan Stigall Tewell Bowens
Xavier Mazique

32. American Taekwondo Association
Hamilton Learning Academy

33. Before I started doing Taekondo, I didn’t know it existed. Dr
Before I started doing Taekondo, I didn’t know it existed. Dr. Krishna Young, Principal-HLA, came to me before an assembly and asked me if I would mind joining a Taekwondo class. I told her I did not mind. The first day I started, I thought I could not make it physically. It was so much to do but I wanted to see how things would turn out. Every day after that there were so many student that dropped either because of what other people thought about them, or they were just there to miss a class. Some of those students were disrespectful to Sr. Master Richard E. Anderson; I chose not to be one of those students who would mess up an opportunity so great like Taekwondo.
You may be wondering why Taekwondo is so great. Well, if I finish High School with a 4.0 GPA, I get a $40,000 Scholarship with ATA for any college I choose. I went to Taekwondo class everyday I could so I could be better. Our Taekwondo class started out with 50 students, and only 7 of us tested for our orange belts and received it. Sr. Master Richard E. Anderson has taught me so much over the past year and I am proud to say I am still learning. I am now in a Leadership program and I am training to become an instructor for Sr. Master Richard E. Anderson. I am very serious about Taekwondo and I am striving for the best.
D’Cjamanni Booth
D’Cjamanni Booth

34. W. D. “Bill” Hamilton Learning Academy Students’ Participation
American Taekwondo Association
Florida Fieldtrip
Place
Event
D’Cjamanni Booth
1st
Sparring
Weapons
Form
Andrina Webb
2nd
3rd
Alexis Henson
Jerika Williams
Ladella Stokes
Myisha Charleston
Jasmine Johnson
Participation

35. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT Form Quarterly Report
School W. D. Hamilton Learning Academy Reporting Period 8/19/09-10/16/09
Dropout Prevention Coordinator Gregory Hodges
Please complete each section and forward your report to Reggie Merritt, Coordinator of Dropout Prevention each quarter.
SECTION I.
A. Indicate the number of students served by you or your team this quarter:
Grade BM BF WM WF HM HF OM OF
Total 6  0 7 0  8 9  3 2 5 10
 11  1 19 11 12  2 4 27 1 47
Special NOTE: Students (61) have been identified. Strategies and procedures­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
are presently being created to ensure all students are connected
to a support school base and or community organization.______

36. B. Indicate the number of referrals made to each program:BM BF WM WF HM HF OM OF
Total
ACC
Evening H.S.
Individual/ Group
Counseling
 40
 32 0   3  0 50
Mentorship (i.e. group/ one-
to-one)
Tutoring
Adult Education
Job Corps
Youth Challenge
Student Assistance
Program (SAP)
Truancy Prosecutor (Court)
Juvenile Court (FINS
Petition)
 15
 10  1 26
Day Treatment  5  2 7
Drug Treatment
Peer Mediation
Special Ed/504
Other: 44 4 83

37. Other agency/ program referrals made:
SECTION 2:  Statistical Data
A. School Enrollment (Based on Oct 1. State Report)
Other agency/ program referrals made:
Grade BM BF WM WF HM HF OM OF
Total 6  2  1  0 5 7
 11  5 27 8
 22
 14  3 41 9
 54
 27 88 10
 46
 29 84 11
 33
 15 50 12
172
101
300

38. B. Number of students who have dropped out of school this quarter:
Grade BM BF WM WF HM HF OM OF
Total 6 7  2  0 0  2 8  1 9
 16  6 24 10
 14
 15 31 11  5 12 3 39 29 1 74

39. SECTION 3: Dropout Prevention Team Activity
List team members by name and position (title):
Name
Position 1.
Gregory Hodges
Program Coordinator/Teacher 2.
Carolyn Harshaw
Teacher-Math 3.
Charlotte Watson
Teacher-FBLA 4.
Christian Stewart
Teacher-English 5.
Vernita Humphrey
FAC 6.
Rose Dirden
Special Education 7.
Kelan Watson
Principal/Coordinator 8.
James Washington
School Counselor 9.
LaKristal Gordon
Para Professional
10.
 Kathy White
Living Hope
+11. Brother Wayne Youth Initial Program (YIP)
12. W. D. Hamilton Learning Academy school base support staff and agencies will serve on committee as needed.

40. LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Number of Team meetings held this quarter: 2
Number of FR's remaining at end of this quarter: _______
Accomplishments of Team this quarter:
LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Quarterly Report

41. First Quarter Accomplishments
Communicated Goals and objectives of Dropout Prevention Program to administrators, faculty and staff, parents and community organizations
Closed the gap in communicating and/or requesting input of Dropout Prevention Program with faculty and staff and parents, and community organizations
Identify students for dropout prevention program; monitor particular students by communicating with teachers, and/or school-base and community organizations coordinators
Schedule conferences to communicated individually with school- based program coordinators and community organizations
Dropout Prevention Coordinator’s communicated program at after school Parent Conference
Attend school-base conference to communicated the Dropout Prevention Program to students who entered the ACC Program
Establish a Dropout Prevention Program process and procedures Manual
Discussed Short and long range goals of Hamilton Learning Academy entire student population is a part of Dropout Prevention Program