Our Mission: To support high student achievement through world class standards in math and science.

2011-2012 Continuous Improvement Report for the Kasson-Mantorville School District

October 24, 2012

VISION STATEMENTKasson-Mantorville Schools will inspire and foster excellence to prepare all students to become prosperous, responsible citizens

in a global society.

MISSION STATEMENTThe Kasson-Mantorville School District is

committed to excellence.Through innovative collaboration, we will:

*Respect, engage, and challenge all *Offer a relevant and innovative curriculum

*Set high expectations and embrace creativity*Build a global perspective

2011-2012 AIMS and GOALS

AIM: Student ExcellenceGoals:

Hold all students accountable to high academic achievement expectations Challenge each student to the best of their abilities Increase co-curricular and extra-curricular involvement Develop high character students with a global perspective Celebrate students’ successes

 AIM: Staff Excellence

Goals: Continually research, develop and implement relevant and innovative curriculum Utilize new technologies that embrace advancements in student learning Develop PLC’s to provide continuous improvement in instructional strategies and constructive evaluations Actively engage parents/guardians through effective, consistent communication Recognize staff members’ achievements and successes

AIM: Operational ExcellenceGoals:

Collaborate innovatively with the community and businesses Operate in a fiscally responsible manner Provide policy and technology infrastructure to enhance student learning Attract, hire, develop, and retain employees committed to excellence Market our success

Grade

% of K-M Students Proficient in

Reading

HVL Rank

3 87.6% 7

4 86.7% 1

5 74.4% 10

6 87.1% 3

7 71.5% 6

8 81.9% 1

9MCA

Writing96.6% 4

10 88.2% 1

Grade

% of K-M Students At Benchmark

K 31%

4 56%

***AIMSweb assessments given: K – Letter Sound Fluency 4 – Oral Reading Fluency

AIMSweb Grades K to 4 MCA Reading Grades 3-8, 10

MCA Writing Grade 9

HVL District Reading Rank #1

Grade

% of K-M Students Proficient in

Science

HVL Rank

5 66.8% 2

8 66.0% 1

10 65.1% 5

Grade

% of K-M Students Proficient in Math

HVL Rank

3 79.1% 7

4 78.8% 1

5 61.1% 4

6 66.6% 3

7 60.9% 6

8 78.9% 1

11 62.7% 3

MCA Science Grades 5, 8 & 10 MCA Math Grades 3-8, 11

HVL District Rank #3

2011-2012 Courses

Introduction to Business Business Law II

Computer Applications 1 Exploring Technology

Anatomy & Physiology Biotechnology

1. Literacy (Pre-K to 3 and beyond)

2. Improved Proficiency Scores on Standardized Tests

3. Workforce Development

1. Literacy Aid

2. Standardized Test Scores

3. Enrollment in MS Ag and PLTW

4. Students who signed up for new classes at the HS

5. PLTW Test for credit

Grade

% of K-M Students Proficient in

Reading

HVL Ran

k

3 92% 1

4 81% 5

5 81% 9

6 84% 4

7 85% 3

8 80% 5

9MCA

Writing99% 1

10 95% 1

Grade

% of K-M Students At Benchmark

K 21%

4 52%

***AIMSweb assessments given: K – Letter Sound Fluency 4 – Oral Reading Fluency

AIMSweb Grades K to 4MCA Reading Grades 3-8, 10

MCA Writing Grade 9

HVL District Reading Rank #2

Grade

% of K-M Students Proficient in

Science

HVL Rank

5 75.7% 4

8 48.6% 6

10 55.7% 8

Grade

% of K-M Students

Proficient in Math

HVL Rank

3 89% 4

4 83% 5

5 75% 5

6 65% 5

7 78% 3

8 81% 1

11 64% 2

MCA Science Grades 5, 8 & 10 MCA Math Grades 3-8, 11

HVL District Rank #1

New/Enhanced STEM related High School courses 2012-2013

PLTW Pathway of Engineering I (62) PLTW Pathway of Engineering II (21)

PLTW Principles of the Biomedical Sciences (55) PLTW Human Body Systems (40)

Personal Finance (79) Tech Applications (126)

Digital Graphics (37) Advanced Computer Applications (104)

Senior Math (Hybrid online course) (26) Wildlife Management (69)

New/Enhanced STEM related Middle School 7-8 elective courses 2012-2013

PLTW Design and Modeling (170) PLTW Automation and Robotics (180)

Agriculture Sciences (49)

1. Don’t Count your Chickens

2. Don’t Underestimate Teachers

District-WidePLC Development

LiteracyPre–K focus on literacy

Standardized TestsGrowth Score ImprovementGap Score Improvement Proficiency Score (Keep at 99th percentile)

Workforce Development

Identify Curriculum Gaps in STEM classes (Standards Insight)

PLTW HS Enrollment - Free and Reduced Lunch (Biomed - 5%, Engineering – 16%)

Future Classes

STEM initiatives grades 2-4 PLTW Intro to Design (Grade 4)PLTW Energy and the Environment (5-6) PLTW Flight and Space (5-6)PLTW Magic of Electrons (8) PLTW Medical Intervention 2014-15PLTW Biomedical Innovations 2015-16 Basic Operating Systems HSComputer Programming HS Computer Networking HSProStart I Culinary Course ProStart II Culinary CourseNatural Resource Management

Thanks!!

Contacts:

Kelly BraunCurriculum and Instruction Director(507) 634-1130k.braun@komets.k12.mn.us

Mark D. MatuskaSuperintendent (507) 634-1100m.matuska@komets.k12.mn.us