STRATEGIES
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We will develop and implement a plan to esnure all teachers are fully implementing the aligned curriculum, instruction, and assesment program using proven strategies and data-driven decisions
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We will integrate and model charcater traits of respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, honesty, fairness and citizenship district-wide
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We will improve the relationship among all stakeholders in order to empower family, community and staff as genuine partners in achieving our mission and objectives
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We will design a system that will assist students in developing and completing personal plans related to academics, creative arts and career exploration
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We will secure human and financial resources necessary for achieving our mission and objective
STRATEGIC TEAM
February 23-25/October 25-26, 2005
The following local residents, students, teachers, administrators and other community stakeholders participated in the development of District #259's Five Year Strategic Plan: Gaston Armour, Rev. Louis Barnes, Thesley Beverly, Rachel Bingham, Kendrea Crite, Sandra Ellison, Altha Finch, Larry Gibbs, Grant Goosby, Shirley Griffith, Erron Hall, Lillian Jackson, Miriam Kane, Davis Leggett Jr., Rebecca McMillan, Sheila O'Neil, Jo Ann Peoples, Donald Somerville, Tonia Thomas, Ida Thurman, Deane Tyson, Kenneth Vasser, Alvin Walker, Dave Williams, Kathleen Vaulx, Edna Dixon, Barbara Howery PH.D., Superintendent
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BELIEFS
WE BELIEVE THAT:
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All people can learn
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Honesty is necessary to sustain trusting relationships
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All people have worth
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A quality education enhances opportunities
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Faith builds our minds and souls
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Education is a shared responsibiilty of school, student, family and community
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Personal discipline and effort are essential to one's success
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Individuals are responsible for their own choices and actions
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A caring and nurturing environment is essential to one's health and well-being
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Individuals are responsible for contributing to their own community
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Change demands that people learn throughout life
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Motivation is essential for self-esteem and achievement
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People have the power to rise above their circumstances
OBJECTIVES
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By the end of 2010, 100% of our students will meet or exceed state standards in Math and Reading
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All students will develop and consistently demonstrate the character traits of respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, honesty, fairness and citizenship
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Each student will complete a personalized plan in the areas of academics, creative arts and career exploration
PreKindergarten- Mrs. Wright
 Mrs. Bethany Wright graduated from Olivet Nazarene University in 2006 with and Early Childhood Education Degree. She is currently in her 4th year teaching Pre-K at Lorenzo R. Smith School. Mrs. Wright enjoys attending various Early Childhood conferences and workshops throughout the year. Her classroom assistant is Mr. Runnels. He enjoys working with the students and is a great help in the classroom! Mrs. Wright uses the Creative Curriculum as the basis of her instruction. She also uses the program “Handwriting Without Tears” as a writing curriculum. Each of these curriculums was based for the Pre-Kindergarten student and provides age-appropriate lessons and content.
Mrs. Wright’s Classroom Goals
2009-2010
1. Follow the classroom rules.
Creative Curriculum Objective #9
State Benchmark: Social/Emotional 32.A.ECa- Begin to understand and
follow rules.
2. Play well with other children.
Creative Curriculum Objective #10
State Benchmark: Social/Emotional 32.B.ECa- Demonstrate the ability to
cooperate with others during group physical activities.
3. Climbs up and down.
Creative Curriculum Objective #16
State Benchmark: Physical Development 19.A.ECa- Engage in active play
using gross motor skills.
4. Use tools for writing and drawing.
Creative Curriculum Objective #21
State Benchmark: Physical Development 19.AECb- Engage in physical
activity using fine motor skills.
5. Observes objects and events with curiosity.
Creative Curriculum Objective #22
State Benchmark: Science 11.B.ECa- Use scientific tools such as
thermometers, balance scale, and magnifying glasses for investigation.
6. Use numbers and counting.
Creative Curriculum Objective #34
State Benchmark: Math 6.A.ECa- Use concepts that include number
recognition, counting, and one-to-one correspondence.
7. Takes on pretend roles and situations.
Creative Curriculum Objective #35
State Benchmark: Fine Arts 26.A.ECb- Participates in drama activities.
8. Understand and follow oral directions.
Creative Curriculum Objective #40
State Benchmark: Language Arts 4.A.EC- Listen with understanding and
respond to directions and conversations.
9. Demonstrate self-direction and independence.
Creative Curriculum Objective #5
State Benchmark: Social Science 14.C.EC- Participates in voting as a way of
making choices.
Mrs. Wright’s Daily Schedule
8:00-8:30am- Sign-in & Writing Activities/Journals
8:30-9:00AM- Breakfast
9:00AM-9:30AM- Calendar
9:30-10:20 AM- Centers
10:20-10:30 AM-Clean-Up centers
10:30-11:00AM- Recess (outside if weather permits; in the cafeteria and
playroom if indoors).
*10:35-11:05 Fridays- Music
11:00- 11:05 AM- Bathroom break (down the hall).
11:05-11:15- story time
11:15-12:00- lunch
12:00-12:30- brush teeth and bathroom
12:30-2:00- Rest Time
2:00-2:15- Wake up, put beds away, and use the bathroom if needed.
2:15-2:45- Snack and large group activity
2:45- Get ready for home
2:50-3:05- Dismissal
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