Jim Darcy Elementary

SchoolBE SAFE, BE RESPECTFUL and TRY YOUR BEST.

An education of mind and heart

Jim Darcy’s History

The original Jim Darcy Elementary School was

constructed in 1965. Additions to the school took place

in 1969, 1977, 1995, 2013 (Library), 2014 Exterior

Classrooms (Grade 5).

Square footage ~ 28,000 square feet. Jim Darcy school

site ~ 8.14 acres

Jim Darcy’s Floor Plan

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Our MissionTo challenge and empower each student to maximize individual

potential in becoming a competent, productive and responsible

caring citizen.

Jim Darcy’s Guiding Principles

Each student practices a healthy lifestyle.

Each student learns in an intellectually challenging

environment that is physically and emotionally safe for

students and adults.

Each student is actively engaged in learning and is connected

to the school and broader community.

Each student has access to personalized learning and to

qualified, caring adults.

Each graduate is prepared for success, further study and

potential employment in a global environment.

Jim Darcy’s Universals

Be Safe

Be Respectful

Try Your Best

Jim Darcy Staff: 15 Classroom Teachers

1 Resource Teacher

.8 FTE PE & Music Teachers (Split Schedules: 2 PE and 2 Music Teachers)

Full-Time Librarian

.4 FTE Speech

.8 FTE School Counselor (two staff split); .2 School Psychologist

.4 FTE Nurse

15 Classified Staff (2 secretaries, 13 para-educators ~ special education (2), general education (4) & 7 oversized classroom para-educators.

2 Custodians (Day Shift and Night Shift)

School Aged Child Care staff for afterschool SACC

1 Principal

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16-25 Years25+ Years

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Who do we serve?

15 regular education classrooms (16-2015-2016) (17-2016-2017) (18-2017-2018)

Free and Reduced Lunch (19.7% Free, 2.5 % Reduced)

232 students self identified as Caucasian, 2 Native American, 1 Asian, 10 Hispanic, 2 African American, 9 students with two or more race categories

23 students are identified for special education and an additional 15 students receiving speech services. (Approximately 15 other students receiving interventions/RTI)

Eight 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students are identified as gifted and go to PEAK services

Approximately 6-8 students attending Montessori

Students “Overflowed” from Jim

Darcy Area

March 2015

4GS BRO BRY CEN HAW JEF JIM KES ROS SMI WRN TOTAL

Grade 1 2 3 2 1 1 1 60 19 2 91

Grade 2 4 2 1 2 2 3 66 1 24 3 1 109

Grade 3 2 4 3 2 2 1 44 28 4 90

Grade 4 4 2 2 4 4 5 54 1 30 1 1 108

Grade 5 3 3 4 1 51 24 86

Grade K 1 1 1 3 60 1 14 4 85

TOTAL 16 15 8 10 13 14 335 3 139 12 4 569

Students to Jim Darcy from Outside

Attendance Area

March 2015

4GS BRO BRY CEN HAW JEF JIM KES ROS SMI WRN Trinity TOTAL

Grade 1 2 2 3 7

Grade 2 1 2 1 4

Grade 3 1 2 1 4

Grade 4 0

Grade 5 1 1 2

Grade K 1 1 2 4

TOTAL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 0 1 7 21

Transportation: Morning and

Afternoon

AM

Ride the bus (59)

Car (268)

Walk (2)

Bike (10)

PM

Ride the bus (92)

Car (204)

Walk (2)

Bike (10)

Jim Darcy Student Attendance

2014-2015 Attendance Percentage (to date):

(compared to a 94.77% district average)

2013-2014 Attendance Percentage: (compared

to a 92.48% district average)

Average Tardies 2014-2015 (to date):

Average Tardies 2013-2014:

Student Mobility

August 28, 2014 to present:

Student withdrawals 27

New students 34

2013-2014 school year:

Student withdrawals 31

New entries 47

In the ClassroomGuaranteed and Viable Curriculum

Clarity and Consistency

Common Vocabulary

The District Benchmarks

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District Goal

Benchmark, 80%

Strategic, 15%

Intensive, 5%

Jim Darcy Star Math

Fall WinterBenchmark 202 71% 233 82%Strategic 63 22% 40 14%Intensive 19 7% 12 4%

# of Students # of Students

Star Math

JD Avg Dis Avg Winter Benchmarking: Math JD

82% 81% Benchmark 82% 75% 89% 83% 83%

14% 14% Strategic 13% 21% 4% 13% 15%

4% 4% Intensive 4% 4% 7% 4% 2%

Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

3 3 3 2 1 # of Students Int. 12

Star Math: Grade 5

Students at or above Benchmark

18 students greater than than(>) Grade 8 GE

11 Students performing at or above Grade 7 GE

5 students performing greater than (>) Grade 6 GE

Jim Darcy Star Reading

Fall WinterBenchmark 195 57% 238 69%Strategic 100 29% 76 22%Intensive 50 14% 30 9%

# of Students # of Students

Star Reading

JD Avg Dis Avg Winter Benchmarking: Reading JD

69% 72% Benchmark 59% 75% 57% 75% 71% 79%

22% 20% Strategic 34% 11% 29% 18% 23% 19%

9% 8% Intensive 7% 14% 14% 8% 6% 2%

K Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

4 9 9 4 3 1 # of Students Int. 30

Jim Darcy PLC

Team MeetingsWhat do we want our students to

know?

How do we know our students are

learning?

What do we do when our

students are not learning?

What do we do when our

students are proficient?

Tier 3Care Plans

Special Education IEP

Social Skills Group, Direct 1:1 Academic Interventions, Individual Referral

System, Food Packs

Tier 2 Pre-teach/re-teach

Check in/Check out

Progress Monitoring

Individual Behavior Plans

Direct 1:1 Academic

Interventions

Tier 1 Jim Darcy Universals

Common Core Standards

Para Educator Support

Star Reading/AIMs Web, Star Math/Success Maker

Direct 1:1 Academic Interventions

Climate Survey: Parent

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Clearly defined procedures regarding student behavior are in…

This school uses information(i.e. data)to develop goals and…

This school clearly communicates to students the consequences…

This school rewards positive student behavior:

I know what my student's teachers expect of my child:

My student knows what his/her teachers expect of him/her:

This school effectively handles student discipline and behavioral…

This school encourages opportunities for students to decide…

I know the goals that my student's school is working on this year:

This school fosters an appreciation of student diversity and…

My child puts forth his/her best effort at school:

Teachers at this school recognize students who are helpful and…

My student enjoys being at school:

Teachers at this school make learning exciting and fun:

This school encourages students to be creative:

My student is learning things that will benefit his/her future:

Students are supportive of each other at this school:

Most adults at this school care about students:

Most adults at this school acknowledge and pay attention to…

Most adults at this school believe that every student can be a…

Student Behavior/Positive School Climate

Climate Survey: Staff

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This school is a welcoming andfriendly place to work:

I am intrinsically rewarded for doingmy job well:

I believe every student can besuccessful:

Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements:

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Students at this school put forth their best effort:

Teachers at this school recognize students who are helpful and kind:

My students enjoy being at school:

Teachers at this school make learning exciting and fun:

This school encourages students to be creative:

This school is preparing students to do well in the future:

Students are supportive of each other at this school:

Teachers at this school expect all students to be successful:

Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements:

Climate Survey: Student

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I feel safe at this school:I feel like I belong at this school.

I am proud to be at my school:I have opportunities to make my own decisions:

I think that I am a leader:The school is preparing me well for what I want to do after high…

My teachers expect me to do my best:I believe that I can be successful:

I am excited about my future:My teachers treat me fairly:

Other students at this school treat me fairly:Students respect teachers at this school:

My teachers care about me:If I have a problem, I know an adult at school with whom I can talk:

My parents care about how I do at school:My teachers talk to my parents about how I am doing:My parents know what's happening in my classroom:My teachers let me know when I do something good:

I try my best at school, even when it is hard:Doing well in school is important to me:

My teachers make learning exciting and fun:I enjoy coming to school:

Teachers like working with students;School is boring:

My teachers encourage me to be creative:I am learning things that are important for my future:

I feel comfortable asking questions in my class:The things that I learn in school help me understand the world in…

Students at this school help each other:My teachers believe that I can be successful:

My teachers help me learn from my mistakes:My teachers give me attention when I need it:

My teachers know me well:My teachers listen to my ideas:I feel challenged at this school:

Please indicate how much you agree or disagree from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree:

Jim Darcy Fundraising and

Technology! In the past nine years PTO and staff have been awarded

and/or raised over $185,000

20 MacBook Pro’s/Air’s (Staff)

20 iPads (Staff)

iPad Mini Cart (Class Set)

PC Laptop Cart (Class Set)

Full PC Wireless Lab (33)

72 Desktop PC Computers entire school

HP Mini Cart (Class Set)

iPods Class Set

Doc Camera’s and Projectors for every room (currently

cycling these out)

School Business Partners

Jim Darcy Special Events!

Agriculture Day

Kids College

Jim Darcy’s Birthday

Veterans Day

THANK YOU FOR SPENDING THE AFTERNOON WITH US.