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Garden City Public Schools
District …………………………….Dr. Teresa Prendergast
Guidance …………………………Gina Christel
English …………………………….Bernadette Arnone
World Languages …………….Peter Giacalone
Mathematics…………………..Stuart Dods
Science ……………………………Dr. Elena Cascio
Social Studies ………………….Jeannette Balantic
Fine & Performing Arts …..Dr. Nina Prasso
Elementary ……………………..Linda Norton & Eileen Vota
Our Presenters This Evening
Review of Student Learning and Accomplishments
Standardized test scores
Longitudinal data shows performance over time (3-4 year span)
Comparative data (similar districts, state and national norms) relates to Garden City student achievement
Student awards and other achievements
Observations and analyses related to student progress and program effectiveness
The data allows us to analyze performance over time, create
benchmarks to guide the development and evaluation of goals, identify patterns of student strength
and weakness, and compare pupil performance to national, state and
comparator group samples.
Let’s start with the end in mind…
Class of 2013 Post Graduate Plans
89% of our graduates attend a four year college
56% attend a four year school outside NYS
44% attend a four year school in NYS
8% Attend a two year school in NYS
3% Attend preparatory schools, serve in the military or begin employment
Critical Reading
Mathematics Writing
Garden City Average
555 578 553
StateAverage
485 501 477
NationalAverage
496 514 488
Class of 2013SAT Mean Scores
Year Critical Reading
Mathematics Writing
2013 555 578 553
2012 552 570 551
2011 561 579 568
2010 567 580 569
Garden City High School SAT Mean Scores
Class of 2013Distribution of Student SAT Scores
Score Range Critical Reading
(number of students)
Mathematics
(number of students)
Writing
(number of students)
700-800 16 29 22
600-690 72 86 71
500-590 109 91 92
400-490 57 49 66
300-390 9 7 11
200-290 0 <5 <5
2013 SAT Critical Reading, Math and Writing Comparisons
School Students Tested
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math SAT Writing
GARDEN CITY 90% 555 578 553
East Williston 89% 550 589 576
Herricks 91% 559 605 580
Great Neck South
88% 577 634 594
Cold Spring Harbor
90% 577 600 595
Manhasset 73% 581 614 595
Great Neck North
84% 541 594 568
2013 SAT Critical Reading, Math and Writing Comparisons (cont’d)
School Students Tested
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math SAT Writing
GARDEN CITY 90% 552 578 553Locust Valley 75% 526 547 519
Port Washington
82% 567 589 574
Jericho N/A 617 661 644
North Shore 88% 543 571 545
Roslyn 91% 561 579 583
Syosset 97% 567 615 577
ACT Exam
YearPercentage GC Tested
Average Score GC
Average Score NYS
Average National
Score
2013 67% 24.9 23.4 20.9
2012 63% 24.7 23.3 21.1
2011 58% 25.1 23.4 21.1
2010 56% 24.8 23.3 21.0
SAT Subject ExamsClass of 2013
(290 students)
Class of 2012
(306 students)
Class of 2011
(275 students)
Class of 2010
(305 students)
Subject # of students
Avg score
# of students
Avg score
# of students
Avg score
# of students
Avg score
Literature 10 593 12 625 16 614 14 631
World History 86 625 80 637 47 673 33 668
US History 60 674 76 671 61 673 80 656
Math I 88 631 82 625 67 633 85 633
Math II 34 684 16 676 27 708 29 707
Biology E 35 642 17 652 20 662 23 649
Biology M 45 671 40 646 30 682 26 671
Chemistry 26 695 28 650 27 670 16 697
Physics 9 704 7 700 9 687 9 654
Spanish 4 N/A 6 673 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Latin 5 654
Four Year Pattern of Enrollment for GCHS Graduates: 25 Colleges with Highest Initial Enrollment
Adelphi University Boston College College of the Holy Cross Cornell University Fairfield University Fordham University Georgetown University Hofstra University LIU Post Loyola University MD Manhattan College Marist College Nassau Community College
New York University Pennsylvania State University Quinnipiac University Sacred Heart University St. John’s University SUNY Albany SUNY Binghamton University of Delaware University of Pennsylvania University of Richmond University of Maryland College
Park Villanova University
Overall Average for AP Scores
Year # students tested
Total Exams
Average for all AP Scores
2013 526 22 3.49
2012 531 26 3.40
2011 501 24 3.37
2010 520 23 3.27
2013 AP Results
Of the 526 sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in AP courses at GCHS:
•1,202 AP exams were administered in May 2013•78% of those exams received a score of 3 or higher•52% of those exams received a score of 4 or higher•23% of those exams received a score of 5
2013(290 students)
2012(306 students)
2011(275 students)
2010(305 students)
220 Scholars
(Total)
201 Scholars
(Total)
176 Scholars
(Total)
186 Scholars
(Total)
83 Scholars 88 Scholars 77 Scholars 100 Scholars
58 Scholars with Honor
47 Scholars with Honor
41 Scholars with Honor
36 Scholars with Honor
79 Scholars with Distinction
66 Scholars with Distinction
58 Scholars with Distinction
51 Scholars with Distinction
18 National Scholars
14 National Scholars
14 National Scholars
15 National Scholars
Total AP Scholars
Advanced Placement Results 2013Exam
# of GC students
GC Average Score
Nassau County Avg Enrollment
Nassau County
Average Score
English Language 111 3.59 72 3.21
English Literature 153 2.91 59 2.99
World History 86 4.13 61 3.03
US History 112 3.64 78 3.33
European History 14 2.64 40 3.16
Macroeconomics 81 3.43 51 3.10
Government & Politics
85 2.64 57 2.87
Human Geography
16 3.25 <15 N/A
Psychology 158 4.07 62 3.47
Advanced Placement Results 2013 (continued)
Exam# of GC
students
GC Average
Score
Nassau County Average
Enrollment
Nassau County
Average Score
Calculus BC 87 3.95 24 3.99
Statistics 116 2.85 34 3.08
Biology 43 3.79 39 3.25
Chemistry 22 4.55 19 3.69
Physics C 25 4.40 12 3.44
Environmental Science 28 2.54 34 2.83
Music Theory 9 3.11 <15 N/A
Studio Art-Draw Portfolio 24 3.42 <15 N/A
Studio Art- 2D Design <5 3.50 <15 N/A
Student Enrollment and Average AP Scores
AP CourseStudent
Enrollment 2013Student
Enrollment 2012Average Score
2013Average Score
2012
English Language 111 118 3.59 3.69
English Literature 153 167 2.91 2.72
World History 86 101 4.13 3.70
US History 112 123 3.64 3.81
European History 14 28 2.64 3.18
Macroeconomics 81 118 3.43 2.83
Government & Politics 85 60 2.64 2.75
Human Geography 16 14 3.25 2.64
Psychology 158 128 4.07 3.76
Biology 43 35 3.79 4.46
Chemistry 22 19 4.55 4.21
Physics C 25 13 4.40 4.54
Student Enrollment and Average AP Scores(continued)
AP CourseStudent
Enrollment 2013
Student Enrollment
2012
Average Score 2013
Average Score 2012
Environmental Science 28 24 2.54 2.79
Calculus BC 87 74 3.95 3.93
Statistics 116 114 2.85 2.95
Latin 0 6 - 3.83
Spanish 0 8 - 5.00
German 0 5 - 3.40
French 0 <5 - 5.00
Music Theory 9 12 3.11 2.75
Studio Art-Draw 24 12 3.42 4.00
Studio Art- 2D Design <5 <5 3.50 4.00
College Level Courses OfferedAdelphi University
College Accounting I
College Accounting I & II
College Business Law
College Business Management
St. John’s University
College Italian
College Spanish
College German
College Latin
College French
Year Total Enrolled
2013-14 280 students
2012-13 247 students
2011-12 247 students
2010-11 211 students
Regents Mastery Level Comparisons 2011-12
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Int. Algebra 59% 51% 36% 59% 59% 48% 38% 58% 85% 66% 77% 59% 52%
Geometry 62% 51% 29% 56% 54% 40% 37% 59% 68% 50% 73% 44% 49%
Trigonometry 50% 25% 15% 49% 49% 36% 28% 43% 58% 20%* 61% 52% 45%
Global History
69% 58% 64% 68% 45% 73% 56% 62% 81% 74% 70% 64% 52%
US History 86% 74% 79% 77% 81% 81% 67% 83% 88% 84% 87% 76% 64%
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Earth Science
77% 63% 44% 80% 67% 76% 51% 79% 80% 78% 84% N/A 81%
Chemistry 40% 20% 23% 48% 32% 34% 29% 37% 40% 38% 52% 34% 39%
Physics 64% 49% 39% 62% 48% 50% 33% 48% 59% 42% 71% 40% 12%
English 76% 74% 50% 63% 78% 61% 70% 73% 75% 71% 84% 69% 74%
Regents Mastery Level Comparisons 2011-12
2012 Comparator District Post-Secondary Information
District GraduationRate
2011/2012
% Earning Regents Diploma
w/Advanced Designation
% Attending Four Year Colleges
% Attending Two Year Colleges
Other Post Secondary, Military or
Employment
Garden City 98% 80% 89% 9% 2%
Jericho 99% 85% 93% 4% 3%
Rockville Centre
98% 78% 74% 20% 6%
Syosset 99% 80% 88% 9% 3%
Cold Spring Harbor
97% 79% 91% 5% 4%
Roslyn 97% 87% 90% 8% 2%
Manhasset 93% 75% 91% 4% 5%
2012 Comparator District Post-Secondary Information
District GraduationRate
2011/2012
% Earning Regents Diploma
w/Advanced Designation
% Attending Four Year Colleges
% Attending Two Year Colleges
Other Post Secondary, Military or
Employment
Garden City 98% 80% 89% 9% 2%
East Williston
100% 89% 92% 7% 1%
Locust Valley 100% 75% 79% 16% 5%
Herricks 97% 71% 79% 16% 5%
Port Washington
95% 58% 76% 13% 11%
Great Neck 97% 76% 84% 14% 2%
North Shore 97% 63% 80% 13% 7%
English
Advanced Placement CoursesScore AP English Language AP English Literature
5 21 4
4 40 29
3 34 72
2 15 45
1 1 3
Total Number of Exams
111 153
Mean Score 3.59 2.91
Percentage Pass 86% 69%
English Regents Exam
2011 2012 2013
Passing (65-100) 99% 99% 99%
Mastery (85-100) 79% 78% 82%
99% 99% 99%79% 78% 82%
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
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2011 2012 2013Enrollment: 309 285 307
2013 Common Core ELA Assessments Grades 6-8
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Level 4 39% 35% 38%
Level 3 25% 41% 33%
Level 2 32% 20% 26%
Level 1 4% 4% 3%
% Proficiency(passing rate)
65% 76% 71%
Nassau County Rank
3rd 1st 2nd
English ReflectionsWriting benchmarks were revised to reflect Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS) for close text analysis, essays of argumentation, and research supported by informational sources.
English 12 curriculum has been revised to include a survey of British Literature and reflect the CCLS.
Middle and high school students have participated in the National Council of Teachers of English competition for national recognition in writing.
The Writing Center has been utilized by more students to discuss, edit and revise writing or engage in college essay tutorials.
Advanced Placement and high school honors students have participated in the National Reading Competition for High Schools with two students earning a near perfect score ranking in the 200 highest-scoring 9th graders in the entire country.
Mathematics
Advanced Placement Courses
Score AP Calculus BC AP Statistics
5 42 8
4 18 28
3 17 35
2 1 29
1 9 16
Total Number of Exams
87 116
Mean Score 3.95 2.85
Percentage Pass 89% 61%
Integrated Algebra Regents Exam
2011 2012 2013
Passing (65-100) 98% 99% 98%
Mastery (85-100) 60% 60% 66%
98% 99% 98%
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2011 ____ 2012 2013Enrollment: 349 324 336
Integrated Geometry Regents Exam
2011 2012 2013
Passing (65-100) 98% 98% 99%
Mastery (85-100) 55% 64% 58%
98% 98% 99%
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2011 2012 2013Enrollment: 260 295 310
2012 fourth highest
mastery rate on Long Island
Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents Exam
2011 2012 2013
Passing (65-100) 90% 92% 98%
Mastery (85-100) 51% 51% 62%
90% 92% 98%
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2011 2012 2013Enrollment: 294 230 278
2013 Common Core Math Assessments Grades 6-8
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Level 4 31% 36% 10%
Level 3 36% 40% 52%
Level 2 30% 20% 27%
Level 1 3% 4% 11%
% Proficiency(passing rate)
67% 76% 61%
Nassau County Rank
4th 1st 10th
Mathematics ReflectionsMore students take Advanced Placement math courses in Garden City High School than any other high school in the county. Nearly two-thirds of the graduating class are enrolled in AP Statistics and/or AP Calculus BC.
Middle school math curriculum is aligned with Common Core Learning Standards. Common Core Algebra curriculum has been revised and we are preparing for the Common Core Geometry curriculum in 2014-15.
The freshman/sophomore math team competed in the Nassau County Mathematics Tournament and finished 14th in the county; a ninth grade student placed 5th in the county.
Thirty-three high school students participate on the math team; last year the team finished in second place.
High school student competed in the American Invitational Mathematics Examination and finished in the top 2% of competing students in the country.
Science
Advanced Placement CoursesScore AP
BiologyAP
ChemistryAP
Physics C: Mech
AP Environmental
Science
5 7 14 14 0
4 21 6 7 6
3 14 2 4 7
2 1 0 0 3
1 0 0 0 11
Total Number of Exams
43 22 25 28
Mean Score 3.79 4.55 4.40 2.54
Percentage Pass
98% 100% 100% 46%
Earth Science Regents Exam
2011 2012 2013
Passing (65-100) 96% 99% 94%
Mastery (85-100) 64% 79% 68%
96% 99% 94%
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2011 2012 2013Enrollment: 341 347 330
Living Environment Regents Exam
2011 2012 2013
Passing (65-100) 99% 99% 100%
Mastery (85-100) 85% 87% 86%
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2011 2012 2013Enrollment: 263 297 316
2012 second highest
mastery rate on Long
Island– Island Park K-8 89%
Chemistry Regents Exam
2011 2012 2013
Passing (65-100) 96% 98% 97%
Mastery (85-100) 38% 40% 44%
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2011 2012 2013Enrollment: 288 230 276
2012 fifth highest
mastery rate on Long Island
Physics Regents Exam
2011 2012 2013
Passing (65-100) 94% 98% 97%
Mastery (85-100) 61% 64% 66%
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2011 2012 2013Enrollment: 166 196 151
2012 third highest
mastery rate on Long Island–Jericho
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Passing Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 12011 92% 48% 44% 6% 2%
2012 97% 54% 43% 4% 0%
2013 96% 46% 50% 3% 1%
Grade 8 NYS Science Assessment
Science ReflectionsMiddle school students were involved in science research and participated in the DuPont Essay Science Challenge, NASA Spaced Out Sports, Siemens We Can Change the World, Toshiba Exploravision and other science competitions.
The students’ work was recognized by the first place grand prize at LISEF Broadcom Masters, and the national finalist award at Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
The Middle School Science Olympiad team was recognized with gold, silver, bronze and honorable mention medals.
All 6th graders participated as judges in the International Flame Challenge.
Science ReflectionsHigh school students participated in research projects at local institutions, including Winthrop University Hospital, Brookhaven National Lab and Stony Brook, Adelphi, Hofstra and Rockefeller Universities.
High school students under the guidance of the Garden City science teachers participated in numerous research projects, and their work was recognized by impressive awards, including:
Semi-Finalist in Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology;Intel STS Research Report Merit Award;National Finalists in NBC Universal “Burn Notice” Science Challenge;Second Place Awards at Envirothon and Chemagination (in two
categories);Third Place Awards at Long Island Science and Engineering Fair (in three
categories);High Honors Award at the Long Island Science Congress;Honorable Mention Awards at NSTA Toshiba ExploraVision Invention
Competition (three categories).
Social Studies
Advanced Placement CoursesScore AP World
HistoryAP US
HistoryAP US
Government & Politics
AP Macro-economics
5 33 24 8 16
4 35 43 10 26
3 15 27 23 19
2 2 17 31 17
1 1 1 13 3
Total Number of Exams
86 112 85 81
Mean Score 4.13 3.64 2.64 3.43
Percentage Pass
97% 84% 48% 75%
Advanced Placement CoursesScore AP European
HistoryAP Human Geography
AP Psychology
5 0 3 63
4 3 4 62
3 7 4 19
2 0 4 9
1 4 1 5
Total Number of Exams
14 16 158
Mean Score 2.64 3.24 4.07
Percentage Pass 71% 69% 91%
Global History Regents Exam
2011 2012 2013
Passing (65-100) 99% 96% 99%
Mastery (85-100) 78% 70% 73%
99% 96% 99%
78%70% 73%
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2011 2012 2013Enrollment: 294 284 293
2011 third highest mastery
rate on Long Island–
Manhasset 84% & Roslyn 81%
US History Regents Exam
2011 2012 2013
Passing (65-100) 98% 99% 98%
Mastery (85-100) 90% 87% 87%
98% 99% 98%90% 87% 87%
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2011 2012 2013Enrollment: 309 293 288
2012 third highest
mastery rate on Long Island–
Manhasset 88%, Jericho
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Social Studies ReflectionsTeam of HS students won the regional level of the Foreign Policy Association’s Academic Quest competition and went on to compete in Washington, DC.
A middle school student was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the New York State Archives for his research paper on immigration.
Improved scores on the Advanced Placement Macroeconomics exam.
The percentage of students earning mastery level scores on the Global History and US History Regents exams consistently ranks at the top among comparator schools in Nassau County.
Students participated in several university-based programs including A Civil Rights Forum- 50 Years since Brown and Constitution Day at Hofstra University.
Began implementation of Common Core aligned reading benchmarks in the middle school and high school.
Began work identifying historical thinking skills to be taught at each grade level and designed lessons aimed at developing those skills.
Sixth grade student was the Grand Prize winner of the “There Ought to be a Law” contest
World Languages
World Languages Reflections
World Languages lab at the high school is utilized throughout the day for the purposes of enhancing student speaking and listening skills.
116 students enrolled in college level French, German, Italian, Latin and Spanish courses.
79% of Garden City students continue world language study in their fourth year.
43% of Garden City students continue world language study in their fifth year.
89 students at the high school are enrolled in more than one language.
World Languages ReflectionsStudents who participated in the elementary FLES program have developed speaking, listening , reading and writing skills, which have proven to be a benefit in the Modes of Language Learning.
Middle and high school students participate in The National Spanish Exam administered by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese(AATSP). Students with FLES experience are graded on a more stringent scale- the same scale as a Native Speaker.
Numerous gold, silver, bronze and honorable mention awards earned on local and national exams.
MS- 48 Awards PresentedHS- 109 Awards Presented
77 students inducted into the World Languages Honor Societies.
Music & the Arts
Advanced Placement CoursesScore AP Music
TheoryAP Studio Art:
2-D DesignAP Studio Art:
Drawing
5 1 0 4
4 2 2 4
3 3 2 14
2 3 0 2
1 0 0 0
Total Number of Exams
9 4 24
Mean Score 3.11 3.50 3.42
Percentage Pass 67% 100% 92%
Fine & Performing Arts In 2013, twenty-nine Advanced Placement art students were offered $1.96 million in four year scholarships. Sixteen of these students are currently attending colleges or universities as art majors.
Thirty students K-12 participated in the 2013 ASA All County Art Exhibit at Adelphi University.
Students participate in numerous juried art competitions, including the NYSATA Legislative Art Exhibit, NYS Martin Luther King Exhibition, GO APE and the GC Historical Society Art Display.
Eighth grade students create a permanent art display in the hallways at the middle school.
Advanced Placement Studio Art students host an art exhibit and reception at the high school to showcase their work.
The high school’s 2012 “Mast” Yearbook was selected for the Walsworth Publishing’s Gallery of Excellence.
Three high school students were selected finalists in Senator Kemp Hannon’s “Best in Town” contest.
Fine & Performing Arts Garden City was designated by the NAMM Foundation as one of 307 “Best Communities for Music Education” nationally for its outstanding commitment to music education.
Three time “Grammy Signature School Semi-Finalist” winner.
One student selected to perform in the All Eastern Symphonic Band.
Seventy-five students performed at the 2013 NMEA All-County Music Festival.
Two students were accepted to perform in NYSSMA All-State Festival in Rochester, and four others were selected as All State alternates.
District-wide, thirteen students were chosen to participate in the Long Island String Festival.
Garden City Marching Band won the Best Overall Effect, Guard and Percussion awards at the United States Band State Marching Band Championships.
Eighth grade band and MS Late Night Jazz Ensemble received first place Superior Ratings and Best Overall Performance Awards at the “Music in the Parks” Festival. A jazz string bass player was named the best soloist at the same festival.
Elementary Schools
2013 Common Core ELA Assessments Grades 3-5
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
Level 4 10% 28% 23%
Level 3 52% 38% 31%
Level 2 27% 28% 33%
Level 1 11% 7% 13%
% Proficiency(passing rate)
61% 66% 54%
Nassau County Rank
10th 1st 15th
2013 Common Core Math Assessments Grades 3-5
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
Level 4 25% 33% 22%
Level 3 40% 41% 38%
Level 2 30% 20% 30%
Level 1 6% 6% 11%
% Proficiency(passing rate)
65% 75% 59%
Nassau County Rank
10th 2nd 9th
Garden City High School is a nationally recognized school of excellence. Using specific benchmarks, three publications have identified the ‘best high schools’ in the country: Newsweek’s 2013 list of Best American High Schools (ranked 139), US News Best High Schools (ranked 123) and The Washington Post 2013 High School Challenge (ranked 230).
80% of the Class of 2013 were accepted to at least one of The Best 378 Colleges according to Princeton Review’s Best Colleges.
The number of AP Scholars (220 students) has increased by 45% since 2009. This is the largest number of AP Scholars in Garden City history.
In 2013, 89% of Advanced Placement students scored a 3 or higher on an AP exam. According to the National Center for Educational Accountability, an AP Exam score of 3 or higher is a strong predictor of a student’s ability to persist in college and earn a bachelor’s degree.
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Highlights Pertaining to Student Progress and Program Effectiveness
For the sixth consecutive year, Garden City High School was named a 2013 NYS Public High School Athletic Association School of Distinction, as 32 varsity teams maintained a collective GPA of 90 or higher.
District writing and research initiatives surpass state requirement that students complete a Regents Research Paper prior to graduation.
The middle school offers an informational meeting for sixth grade parents entitled “Making the Accelerated Choice in Math and Science.”
Although the State Education Department established new baselines to measure student progress on the grades 3-8 Common Core Learning Standards assessments, elementary and middle level results consistently rank amongst the highest in the region, with scores at or above comparator districts.
In support of the Common Core initiative, mathematics textbooks and supplemental materials were purchased for grades K-5.
Highlights Pertaining to Student Progress and Program Effectiveness
In support of the Response to Intervention initiative, a primary level mathematics specialist was hired to support students at-risk in mathematics.
Beginner and advanced robotics workshops for elementary students are offered through the Winter Program for Kids and Summer Enrichment programs. The newly-created Middle School Robotics Team is preparing for its inaugural tournament later this winter.
On-line Method Test Prep review courses for students in grades 10-12 through Castle Learning for SAT and ACT exam. Program subscribes more than 300 active student user accounts.
ACT, SAT and SAT Subject Test review courses in Biology, US History, Global History, and Math will be offered through the Garden City Continuing Education department in the spring.
Four, week-long college essay writing courses offered through the Summer Enrichment program. A similar course was also offered in the fall through the Continuing Education.
Highlights Pertaining to Student Progress and Program Effectiveness
Develop a “Transition to College from High School” assembly program for high school seniors focusing on topics such as residential life, personal responsibility, social host laws, financial responsibility.
Offer a college credit Business Marketing course for high school students through Adelphi University.
Continue staff development for elementary and middle level teachers to address curriculum changes in the Common Core Learning Standards for mathematics and literacy.
Prepare for implementation of Common Core Regents exams in English, Geometry and Algebra 2.
Future Initiatives
Plan adoption of grades 6-8 math textbook series in support of changes in mathematics curriculum.
Ongoing development and implementation of new student projects and assessments associated with Common Core Learning Standards.
Create a math video library for parents and students to address changes in mathematics instructional practices.
Institute a “Question of the Week” feature about the Common Core Learning Standards as it relates to Garden City in our communication to parents, and in the local press.
Future Initiatives
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