TEWKSBURY TOWNSHIP SCHOOLSDistrict Profile November 13, 2014

“THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL EMBARK UPON A STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS IN THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR, SO THAT, OVER THE NEXT THREE YEARS, TEWKSBURY SCHOOLS WILL BECOME NEW JERSEY'S MOST PROGRESSIVE SCHOOL SYSTEM WITH BEST-IN-CLASS FACULTY, STATE-OF-THE-ART INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION, AND CONTINUOUS TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION.”

~District Goal developed by the Board of Education, July 2014

A Closer Look…

Demographics

District Facts/Figures

Student Achievement

Programs

Co-curricular/Extracurricular opportunities

Facilities and Safety

Strengths

Challenges

Demographics and Important Facts

Pre-K through 8th grade

Two buildings Old Turnpike School (5-8, Pre-K)

Tewksbury Elementary School (K-4)

DFG – “J”

Number of certificated staff – ~130

Choice district

Tiered transportation/schedules

Graduates attend Voorhees High School

School Performance Report 12-13

TES OTS

Enrollment 342 353

Gender M/F 158/184 190/163

Race/Ethnicity88.9%

Caucasian87.3%

Caucasian

Econ. Disadvantaged 2% 1.1%

Classification % 12% 13%

LEP % 0% 0%

Student/TeacherRatio

10 10

Demographics and Important Facts

Extensive parent and community support Parent Teacher Association (PTA) – programs, volunteer efforts, assemblies, monetary support for

technology and teacher wish lists

Tewksbury Educational Foundation (TEF) – artists-in-residence, assemblies, monetary support for technology, teacher mini grants, administrative grants

Tewksbury Family Assistance Fund – anonymous assistance provided for families

Tewksbury Athletic Association – sports and recreation opportunities

Tewksbury Women’s Club – scholarships

Shared services Readington Twp. Schools – technology team

Tewksbury Twp. – snow removal, fuel

Middlesex Cooperative – discounted purchasing

Currently exploring additional opportunities

Student Achievement

TES: 100% of achievement targets met

“High” compared to statewide performance though somewhat lower when compared to Peer schools

“Very high” in terms of measured student growth

OTS: 100% of achievement targets met

“Very high” compared to statewide performance and “High” when compared to Peer schools

“Very high” in terms of measured student growth

By 8th grade, 96-98% of all students are proficient or advanced proficient in all 3 subjects.

Targeted curricular areas are being addressed by K-6 writing and K-5 math programs.

http://education.state.nj.us/pr/ for performance reports

Conceptual Integration of District Initiatives

Foundation of Instructional Technology - GAFE

Create/Collaborate/Analyze/Research/Communicate

Staff

AchieveNJ

SGO/SGP

Danielson

Prof.Dev.

Calkins

NWEA

Math

GAFE

Foundation of Technology

GAFE/Teachscape/RealTime/NWEA

AA

Programs – Tewksbury Elementary School

Kindergarten – extended day

Core general education classroom instruction K-4 Math – Math in Focus (Singapore Approach)

Writing – Lucy Calkin’s Writer’s Workshop

Reading *

Science *

Social Studies

Spanish

Health/Physical Education

Art

Music

Technology

Library

Programs – Tewksbury Elementary School (cont.)

Special Education classes Resource room LA/Math

Primary grades autistic program

Ancillary Services – OT/PT/Speech

Academic Support Assistance Program (ASAP) Response to Intervention (RtI) approach

Tiered, responsive, data driven

LA/Math

Enrichment/Project Aspire

Programs – Old Turnpike School

Pre-K inclusion classes (3 yrs/4 yrs)

Core general education classes: Language Arts

Math

Science

Social Studies

Spanish

Health/Physical Education

Art

Music

Technology

Programs – Old Turnpike School (cont.)

Project-Based Learning class– PBL Student driven

Research, technology, collaboration, authentic problem solving

Special Education classes In class support (inclusion)

Resource Center (LA/Math)

Ancillary Services – OT/PT/Speech

Academic Support Assistance Program – ASAP Response to Intervention Model (RtI)

Tiered, responsive, data driven

LA/Math

Accelerated LA/Math and Project Aspire

Co-curricular/Extracurricular Activities – Tewksbury Elementary School

Odyssey of the Mind

PTA sponsored after school programs

Girl Scouts

Boy Scouts

Co-curricular/Extracurricular Activities – Old Turnpike School

Soccer - Boys, Girls

Cross Country, Co-ed

Field Hockey, Girls

Basketball - Boys, Girls

Cheerleading

Ski Club

Baseball

Softball

Lacrosse – Boys, Girls

Track, Co-ed

Odyssey of the Mind

Vocal Ensemble

Jazz Band

8th Grade Play

Student Council

Battle of the Books

Reading Olympics

Facilities and Safety

Well-maintained buildings

Long Range Facilities Plan

Technology Infrastructure Upgrades

ROD grants Generator at OTS

Security Updates at TES

HVAC updates at TES

• Security• Monthly drills

• Collaboration with law enforcement

• School Crisis Team/Plan

• Digital cameras

• Locked doors/buzzer system

• Specific lockdown protocol

• HIB/Code of Conduct

Summary of District Strengths and Challenges

Strengths High student achievement

Experienced faculty

Strong parent and community support

Full-complement of courses

Many opportunities for extracurricular activities for students

Committed board of education

Challenges Declining enrollment

PARCC and Common Core

Increased technology needs

State changes to School Choice

Teacher evaluation system

Budget cap

Administrative caps

Affordable Care Act