2016 ANNUAL REPORT

 

  

Bowdon Cluster Administrators

Bowdon Elementary School Lorie Teal, Principal Colleen Jones, Assistant Principal

Bowdon Middle School Scott Estes, Principal Dr. Kiley Thompson, Assistant Principal

Bowdon High School Zoe Evans, Principal Bret Hart, Assistant Principal

  

The Bowdon Story

For generations, Bowdon Schools have been the cornerstone of our community, offering students individualized classroom instruction and premier leadership in safe, secure learning environments. We’re unique in our ability to maintain a close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere, while also providing students with advanced technology and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. We believe in building character, relationships and friendships that last a lifetime. We are committed to partnering with parents, businesses and the community to offer a premier learning experience. Preparing students for life-long success in an ever-changing world is our mission, and helping them achieve their goals is our passion. Every student who attends Bowdon Schools is part of something special—A Tradition of Excellence.

Bowdon Cluster Report Bowdon Schools serve approximately 1,400 students in the southwest portion of Carroll County. The Bowdon Cluster includes Bowdon Elementary, Bowdon Middle and Bowdon High School. Students who attend Bowdon Schools have unique opportunities to excel in academics, arts and athletics, while also learning leadership skills and building character. The Bowdon Cluster is part of the Carroll County School District, which is located 50 miles west of Atlanta. The District offers premier educational opportunities to approximately 14,700 students throughout its 23 schools and two College and Career Academy sites. The Carroll County School District’s mission is to develop globally competitive college and career ready graduates. The District takes pride in the impact it has on the citizens of Carroll County and is focused on the long-term success of the students, staff and communities it serves.

   

Student Data 2015/16 % Free and Reduced Lunch 63.5% # Gifted Students 9% # SPED Students 14% # ESOL Students 1%

  

  

1487 1482

1440

1333

1406

2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16

Enrollment

79%

14%

4%3%

Student Diversity

White Black Multi-Racial Hispanic Other

A Tradition of Excellence

BES – The Tradition Begins BMS – The Tradition Continues BHS – The Tradition Lives On

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Elementary School Achievement

English Language Arts Proficient + Distinguished

Mathematics Proficient + Distinguished

Grade 2015 2016 Grade 2015 2016 Third Grade 19% 33% Third Grade 34% 26% Fourth Grade 39% 27% Fourth Grade 44% 39% Fifth Grade 35% 31% Fifth Grade 47% 36%

Science Proficient + Distinguished

Social Studies Proficient + Distinguished

Grade 2015 2016 Grade 2015 2016 Third Grade 37% 44% Third Grade 37% 35% Fourth Grade 38% 37% Fourth Grade 42% 44% Fifth Grade 40% 44% Fifth Grade 33% 35%

Lexile Grade 2015 2016 Third Grade 55% 65% Fourth Grade 64% 47% Fifth Grade 62% 66%

The Georgia Milestones Assessment system is in its second year of implementation in the state. These new assessments are more rigorous in assessing students’ mastery of the state curriculum Bowdon Elementary School showed improvement in 5 out of 12 academic areas from year one to year two of the implementation of this new system. Additionally, Bowdon Elementary showed improvement in two out of three Lexile reading measures.

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Middle School Achievement

Science Proficient + Distinguished

Social Studies Proficient + Distinguished

Grade 2015 2016 Grade 2015 2016 Sixth Grade 41% 47% Sixth Grade 23% 41% Seventh Grade 29% 65% Seventh Grade 28% 46% Eighth Grade 20% 35% Eighth Grade 27% 47%

English Language Arts Proficient + Distinguished

Mathematics Proficient + Distinguished

Grade 2015 2016 Grade 2015 2016 Sixth Grade 28% 41% Sixth Grade 35% 36% Seventh Grade 38% 39% Seventh Grade 36% 57% Eighth Grade 31% 54% Eighth Grade 31% 45%

The Georgia Milestones Assessment system is in its second year of implementation in the state. These new assessments are more vigorous in assessing students’ mastery of the state curriculum. Bowdon Middle School showed improvement in all academic areas from year one to year two of the implementation of this new system.

Lexile Grade 2015 2016 Sixth Grade 59% 66% Seventh Grade 71% 79% Eighth Grade 65% 87%

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BHS – The Tradition Lives On

High School Achievement

9

8

25

27

32

108

138

97

51

46

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

2011/12

2012/13

2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement Enrollment

Dual Enrollment AP Enrollment

Student Achievement Data Proficient + Distinguished

Content Area 2015 2016 9th Grade Literature 45% 31% American Literature 45% 41% Algebra 21% 12% Geometry 23% 38% Physical Science 39% 26% Biology 43% 44% US History 41% 41% Economics 37% 57%

0.00%

20.00%

40.00%

60.00%

80.00%

100.00%

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

85.40%77.00% 81.00% 80.99% 86.17%

Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate and Dual Enrollment Improvement

Bowdon High School continues to be a leader in the graduation of students. Additionally, Bowdon High School continues to increase the number of students who are either dually enrolled in a post-secondary class or are taking Advanced Placement classes at Bowdon High School.

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Stakeholder Engagement

31 32 32 33

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Community/Business PartnersNumber of Partners

1,418 1,610 1,762

2,517

0200400600800

100012001400160018002000220024002600

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-2016

Student Volunteer HoursNumber of Hours

94%

96%

97%

99%

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Parent Perception of Quality

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Students Parents Staff

92%98% 97%

Perception of Safety

5,352

6,658 7,286 7,356

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

7000

8000

9000

10000

2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16

Adult Volunteer HoursNumber of Hours

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Technology

The Bowdon Schools continue to increase student and staff access to technology to improve learning. The use of digital tools in classrooms has enhanced student engagement and interaction.

From mobile devise to interactive boards, teachers are effectively helping students learn.

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Fine Arts

Building Champions in Academics, Arts and Athletics

Bowdon Elementary School

Fifth Grade Band

Bowdon Middle School Band

Bowdon High School

Honor Band

Bowdon High School

Third Annual Art Show

Bowdon High School

Region Literary Second Place

Bowdon High School

Watercolor Class Page 7

Athletics

Building Champions in Academics, Arts and Athletics

Bowdon High School Baseball

Region Champions

Bowdon Middle School Basketball

Small School Champions

Bowdon High School Football

Bowdon High School Cheerleaders

Bowdon High School Wrestling

Bowdon High School Softball

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Cluster Highlights

The Bowdon Cluster Schools focus on creating a unique child-centered approach to educating students while emphasizing the importance of family, school pride, character and responsibility. Bowdon Cluster Schools work together to offer students a variety engaging learning opportunities. The Cluster held a STEAM night, Fine Arts Night, Cluster Tailgate, Cluster Graduation Initiative, Summer Arts Camp and Summer Robotics Camp.

 

A Tradition of Excellence

BES – The Tradition Begins BMS – The Tradition Continues BHS – The Tradition Lives On

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