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Newpoint Pensacola

Academy Monthly Report

May 2013 Home of the Barracudas

8190 Pensacola Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32534

Phone: (850) 308-5312

Fax: (850) 475-2564

Director John Graham

Assistant Director/Counselor Jessica Koziara

Manager of Administrative Services Debbie Marti

Office Manager/Clerk Letha Morris

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Table of Contents

1. Table of Contents and Important Notes Pg. 2

2. Mission Statement and Enrollment Numbers Pg. 3

3. Teacher Certification and Experience Pg. 4

4. Teacher Retention and Planning to Remain with Newpoint Pg. 5

5. Analysis of Student Achievement this Year 6

5. Discovery Education Assessment and 9 Weeks Testing Data – Reading, Math,

Science, Writing

Pg. 7-33

6. Previous Year Expenditures and Projected 2012 Financial Expenditures Pg. 34

7. Additional Strategies/Methods Pg. 34-

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Important notes and Hi-lights:

1. We were recommended for accreditation by Advanc-Ed with outstanding ratings.

2. FCAT testing was 100% in all areas but 6th

grade Reading – one student was absent during testing

window.

3. Average of 4 parent meetings a week throughout the year.

4. Leadership team attending Common Core trainings offered by State.

5. May 10th

- we are having Career Fair with professionals visiting and speaking to students and end of

year Field Day will be on May 21st

6. In house Science lab created through parent donations and volunteers. Conducting experiments,

scientific observations, and planning for next year.

7. To improve student reading and opportunities for students to read, we are creating an in-house library

and reading room.

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1. Mission Statement of the school

The mission of Newpoint is to provide a unique environment that emphasizes high academic

achievement through the use of state-of-the-art technology and innovative proven educational

methods, which will prepare students to successfully compete in high school, a competitive post-

secondary environment and the global job market. These innovative methods include, high academic

standards through the use of traditional and non-traditional instructional resources and methods,

learning to think, using Art Costa’s Habits of Mind, and Project Based Learning, as defined by the

nationally regarded non-profit Buck Institute for Education. Newpoint provides individualized and

small group instruction focusing on the needs and of the individual student, incorporation of the

internationally acclaimed Habits of the Mind to foster critical thinking skills, standards-based

electronic curriculum supplements from BrainPop, all in a small school environment that promotes a

familial atmosphere and safety for students. The school adheres to the guiding directors as outlined

in Section 1002.33(2)(a) of the Florida Statute by providing students with an educational opportunity

that promotes high student achievement and flexibility. The school offers students a learning model

that focuses on the development of the whole student and high academic standards, integrates

technology in all aspects of learning, and promotes tolerance for others.

Enrollment as of 5/3/13:

Newpoint Academy: 157

Newpoint High School: 88

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2. Teacher Certification and Experience -

Staff Member

Certifications (State Certificate Number)

Subject(s) Taught (Out of Field Classes)

Teaching Experience

1. Alisa Wilson*

Middle Grades Integrated (970578)

MS Math, PE

8th year

2. Carolyn Reese Social Sciences 6-12 (1057636)

MS Social Studies and 7th Grade Civics 3rd year

3. Chris Fowler Middle Grades Integrated

(1155450)

HS Math/PE

(2 - Geometry & Algebra II)

3rd year

4. Briggs

5. Nicole Grottano Biology 6-12, General Science 5-9 (1167410) MS Science, Math, PE (1 - Math)

1st year

6. Frank Yost*/** Social Sciences 6-12, ESE, Computer Science

(1203852)

MS Social Studies and Science (2 -7th

Grade Science classes)

1st year

7. Jeff Whitehurst Middle Grades Integrated 5-9, Elementary Education

K-6, PE K-12 (1116613) Math, Technology, Science 3rd year

8. John Phillips*/** Social Science 6-12, PE K-12, Middle Integrated 5-9,

Social Science 6-12 (1023870) PE 5th year

9. Judy Eddins ** Music K-12 (1126857) MS Critical Thinking Art, Music/Chorus 13th year

10. Kelli Smirniotis Business Education 6-12, ESE K-12, Technology

Education (958906)

Technology/ESE 12th year

11. Ken

Copeland*/** Social Sciences 6-12, Elementary Education K-6,

General Science 5-9, Athletic Coaching 5-9 (1143757) Social Science 5th year

12. Carrie

Whatley**/+

Family And Consumer Science 6-12 (1187109) MS Language Arts/Drama

11th year

13. Travis Lear+ Language Arts 6-12 (1184089) MS Langage Arts/MS & HS Reading (1

MS courses - Reading)

2nd year

14. Tanya Pope* Language Arts 5-9 (1151917) HS Language Arts (3 10-12 Language

Arts)

4th year

15. Jeni Senter Language Arts 6-12 (ESE)**

(1129814)

Language Arts, Science (2 - 6th grade

Science)

9th year

16. Rose Gainey**/+ Biology 6-12 (1082157) HS Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry (2 -Chemistry and Earth Science)

1st year

* Military Service + Obtaining Endorsement or SAE **Prior Professional Experience Average Teaching Experience - 5.4

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3. Teacher Retention Projections – Individual Interview

Staff Member

Certifications (State Certificate Number)

Plans to Return to

Newpoint

1. Alisa Wilson*

Middle Grades Integrated (970578)

Yes

2. Carolyn Reese Social Sciences 6-12 (1057636)

Yes

3. Chris Fowler Middle Grades Integrated

(1155450) Yes

4. Briggs Substitute

5. Nicole Grottano Biology 6-12, General Science 5-9 (1167410) Yes

6. Frank Yost*/** Social Sciences 6-12, ESE, Computer Science (1203852) Yes

7. Jeff Whitehurst Middle Grades Integrated 5-9, Elementary Education K-6, PE K-12

(1116613) Yes

8. John Phillips*/** Social Science 6-12, PE K-12, Middle Integrated 5-9, Social Science 6-12

(1023870) Yes

9. Judy Eddins ** Music K-12 (1126857) Yes

10. Kelli Smirniotis Business Education 6-12, ESE K-12, Technology Education (958906)

Yes

11. Ken Copeland*/** Social Sciences 6-12, Elementary Education K-6, General Science 5-9,

Athletic Coaching 5-9 (1143757) Yes

12. Carrie Whatley**/+ Family And Consumer Science 6-12 (1187109) Yes

13. Travis Lear+ Language Arts 6-12 (1184089) Yes

14. Tanya Pope* Language Arts 5-9 (1151917) Yes

15. Jeni Senter Language Arts 6-12 (ESE)**

(1129814) Yes

16. Rose Gainey**/+ Biology 6-12 (1082157) Yes

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4. Analysis of Student Achievement through May 2013

We have analyzed our student experiences, Discovery Education Assessment Data, the

District’s 9 weeks data, and reviewed with our teachers their observations in the classroom. We have

used the base-line data from the beginning of the year and compared it to our second and third

Discovery Education tests in December, as well as our classroom data. Each of our Academy

teachers and departments has collaborated on strategies and methods based on this data to support

cross-disciplinary studies and identify areas for remediation and tutoring in preparation for the FCAT.

All but one of our students tested in all areas. Though testing is complete, there still remains work to

be done. We are continuing to offer multiple tutoring sessions after school and during lunch.

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5. Discovery Education Assessment and 9 Weeks Testing Data –

The following charts/tables represent the data from our Discovery Education Assessments and

the District’s 9 weeks testing (Most recent testing data remains in charts).

Subject Area Exam Results (District 9 Weeks Testing Program):

A. Science and Math - Test #1

Test

ID

Test Number

Scored

Min.

Score

Max.

Score

Avg.

Score

Below

60

60-

69

70-

79

80-

89

90-

100

SC06091 MS Science 1

45 20 87 48 % 73 11 9 7 0

# 33 5 4 3 0


65 7 87 55 % 60 18 11 11 0

# 39 12 7 7 0


52 13 83 52 % 63 25 10 2 0

# 33 13 5 1 0

MA06091 MS Math 1

47 8 88 45 % 77 17 2 4 0

# 36 8 1 3 0

MA07091 MS Math 2

66 20 88 47 % 68 21 8 5 2

# 45 14 5 2 0

MA08091 MS Math 3

46 8 72 39 % 89 9 2 0 0

# 41 4 1 0 0

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Subject Area Exam Results (District 9 Weeks Testing Program):

A. Science and Math - Test #2

Test

ID

Test Number

Scored

Min.

Score

Max.

Score

Avg.

Score

Below

60

60-

69

70-

79

80-

89

90-

100


51 9 76 37 % 96 2 2 0 0

# 49 1 1 0 0


59 17 87 49 % 66 15 14 5 0

# 39 9 8 3 0


51 20 88 45 % 75 20 4 2 0

# 38 10 2 1 0

MA06091 MS Math 1

51 5 83 46 % 78 14 6 2 0

# 40 7 3 1 0

MA07091 MS Math 2

61 18 88 49 % 74 21 3 2 0

# 45 13 2 1 0

MA08091 MS Math 3

46 18 78 42 % 89 7 4 0 0

# 41 3 2 0 0

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5A1. Discovery Education Drilldown Reports

Newpoint Pensacola

Test I Results FL Reading Grade 6 (ABC)

Grade Skill Lev. 4-5 Lev. 4-5 % Lev. 3 Lev. 3 % Lev. 2 Lev. 2 % Lev. 1 Lev. 1%

Grade 6 Read. Vocab. 4 19.05 4 19.05 2 9.52 11 52.38

Grade 6 Application 1 4.76 3 14.29 13 61.9 4 19.05

Grade 6 Lit. Analysis 4 19.05 1 4.76 2 9.52 14 66.67

Grade 6 Information 3 14.29 1 4.76 10 47.62 7 33.33

Test II Results FL Reading Grades 6 (ABC)


Grade 6 Read. Vocab. 22 40 14 25.45 11 20 8 14.55




Test III Results FL Reading Grades 6 (ABC)


Grade 6 Read. Vocab. 9 19.15 12 25.53 10 21.28 16 34.04




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Test 1 to Test 2 Distribution of Change for Grade 6

Test 2 to Test 3 Distribution of Change for 6th

Grade

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Test 1 to Test 2 Regression – Grade 6

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Analysis and Strategies: Our students improved their Literary Analysis. Information has supplanted Literary Analysis as the focal point. It appears the targeted tutoring has paid dividends for some students. We are pairing our level 1 and 2 students with our higher level students to encourage peer tutoring/learning. We have also provided specific FCAT tutoring to our students multiple times per week to improve our student successes.

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Test I Results FL Reading for Grade 7 (ABC)


Grade 7 Read. Vocab. 26 41.94 20 32.26 10 16.13 6 9.68




Test II Results FL Reading for Grade 7 (ABC)


Grade 7 Read. Vocab. 30 46.88 15 23.44 12 18.75 7 10.94

Grade 7 Application 22 34.38 12 18.75 16 25 14 21.88


Grade 7 Information 24 37.5 16 25 19 26.69 5 7.81

Test III Results FL Reading for Grade 7 (ABC)


Grade 7 Read. Vocab. 26 44.07 14 23.73 16 27.12 3 5.08




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Analysis and Strategies: Our students improved in Application and Literary Analysis is now the focal point for targeted tutoring. We are pairing our level 1 and 2 students with our higher level students to encourage peer tutoring/learning. We

have also provided specific FCAT tutoring to our students multiple times per week to improve our student successes.

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Test I Results FL Reading for Grade 8 (ABC)


Grade 8 Read. Vocab. 27 55.10 8 16.33 5 10.20 9 18.37






Grade 8 Read. Vocab. 19 44.19 12 27.91 8 18.6 4 9.3






Grade 8 Read. Vocab. 16 34.78 13 28.26 10 21.74 7 15.22

Grade 8 Application 23 50. 5 10.87 14 30.43 4 8.7

Grade 8 Lit. Analysis 23 50. 14 30.43 5 10.87 4 8.7


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Analysis and Strategies: Our students improved in Literary Analysis and Applications but work is needed in Information. We have asked our Reading Teacher to share strategies and tactics with staff for use with struggling students. Have met with each teacher to identify the lowest 25% and developed plans to assist the needs of these individual students.

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Test I Results FL Math Grade 6 (ABC)

Grade 6 Skill Lev. 4-5 Lev. 4-5 % Lev. 3 Lev. 3 % Lev. 2 Lev. 2 % Lev. 1 Lev. 1%

Grade 6 Fractions 7 14.29 7 14.29 18 36.73 17 34.69

Grade 6 Expressions 21 42.86 10 20.41 7 14.29 11 22.45

Grade 6 Geom & Meas 3 6.12 12 24.49 11 22.45 23 46.94

Test II Results FL Math Grade 6 (ABC)


Grade 6 Fractions 13 23.64 10 18.18 9 16.36 23 41.82


Grade 6 Geom & Meas 2 3.64 18 32.73 19 34.55 16 29.09

Test III Results FL Math Grade 6 (ABC)


Grade 6 Fractions 10 19.61 11 21.57 7 13.73 23 45.10


Grade 6 Geom & Meas 6 11.76 9 17.65 14 27.45 22 43.14

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Analysis and Strategies: Our students clearly struggle with Geometry and Geometric Measurements. We have asked our high School Geometry teacher to assist and support our Academy Math teachers to strengthen student skills in these areas.

We are offering four FCAT specific Math tutoring options for our students each week in preparation for the upcoming tests.

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Grade 7 Proportions 17 51.52 9 27.27 3 9.09 4 12.12

Grade 7 Geom & Meas 1 3.03 2 6.06 3 9.09 27 81.82

Grade 7 Base Ten 14 42.42 7 21.21 10 30.30 2 6.06

Grade 7 Statistics 2 6.06 14 42.42 11 33.33 6 18.18




Grade 7 Geom & Meas 9 15.52 11 18.97 7 12.07 31 53.45

Grade 7 Base Ten 27 46.55 10 17.24 15 25.86 6 10.34





Grade 7 Geom & Meas 13 22.03 5 8.47 19 32.2 22 37.29

Grade 7 Base Ten 13 22.03 24 10.17 16 10.17 16 27.12


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Analysis and Strategies: Our students clearly struggle with Geometry and Geometric Measurements. We have asked our high School Geometry to assist and support our Academy Math teachers to strengthen student skills in these areas. Have met with each teacher to identify the lowest 25% and developed strategies to meet the needs of these individual students. We are also offering targeted tutoring focusing on FCAT and tested standards.

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Grade 8 Functions 1 2.56 1 2.56 8 20.51 29 74.36

Grade 8 Geometry 0 0.00 8 20.51 11 28.21 20 51.28





Grade 8 Geom Meas 3 6.98 11 25.58 16 37.21 13 30.023

Grade 8 Operations 6 13.95 10 23.26 6 13.95 21 48.84




Grade 8 Geom Meas 7 18.92 4 10.81 14 37.84 12 32.43

Grade 8 Operations 5 13.51 14 45.95 10 27.05 5 13.51

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Analysis and Strategies: Our students continue to struggle with Geometry and Geometric Measurements, but our 3rd test shows improvement. We have asked our high School Geometry to assist and support our Academy Math teachers to strengthen student skills in these areas. Have met with each teacher to identify the lowest 25% and developed strategies to meet the needs of these individual students. We are offering targeted tutoring to be FCAT specific with focus on the tested standards.

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Test I Results FL Science Grade 8 (ABC)


Grade 8 Sc Thinking 6 12.50 5 10.42 6 12.50 31 64.58

Grade 8 ChangeMatter 5 10.42 19 39.58 17 35.42 7 14.58

Grade 8 Energy Xfer 18 37.50 6 12.50 10 20.83 14 29.17

Grade 8 Energy Forms 15 31.25 15 31.25 8 16.67 10 20.83

Grade 8 Prop Matter 15 31.25 12 25.00 10 20.83 11 22.92

Test II Results FL Science Grade 8 (ABC)







Test III Results FL Science Grade 8 (ABC)







Analysis and Strategies: Our analysis indicates that our Science students struggle in the areas of Change

Matter, however we improved in Scientific Thinking. Using the Discovery data, teachers will incorporate a

focus on these areas in their lesson plans and one to one/small group instruction. We are also offering tutoring

twice weekly with specific focus on FCAT tested standards.

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8. Student Outcomes to be achieved and Strategies to be implemented.

● 6th Grade: Improve scores to reflect 70% of students maintaining or achieving a higher level on the

FCAT Reading and Math tests; implement a student mentoring program to lessen the impact of the 6th

grade transition.


FCAT Reading and Math tests; increase student attendance at Reading and Math centered tutoring

sessions.


FCAT Reading, Math, Science, and Writing tests; increase academic preparation for high school

through tutoring and enrichment; allocate time for review of 6th and 7th grade skills, and targeting

lowest performing students prior to entry when possible.

● Overall: Improve scores to reflect 70% of tested middle school students are proficient on FCAT

Reading and FCAT Math.

● Overall: Improve scores to reflect 65% of tested middle school students show learning gains in FCAT

Reading and Math.

● Overall: Lowest 25%: Improve scores to reflect 60+% of students showing learning ains in reading and

math; improve student overall GPA to a 2.0 or better displaying mastery.

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7. Financial Outlays for Newpoint Pensacola Academy

In order to improve the overall effectiveness of the school, Newpoint has projected expenditures for 2012-2013

based on 2011- 2012 original funding amounts.

Category Examples 2011-12 Projected

2012- 13

Instructional Materials and

Textbooks Textbooks/supplementals for use in Teacher led small

group and Peer Learning Group 20,828.48 8,000.00

Furniture and Equipment Tables, chairs, desks, computer tables, etc. 182,229.20 3,000.00

Technology and Software iPads, Video editing software, Apple TV, Discovery

Education, infrastructure 40,894.55 7,000.00

Travel, Workshops,

Professional Development Discovery Data Training, Reading and Writing FCAT

Workshops, Google Applications Training 17,872.29 10,000.00

Advertising Signage, postcards, mailing expense 24,387.99 6,000.00

Accreditation Registration Fees 0 725.00

8. Additional Strategies started or implemented based off of 2012-2013 cumulative data:

- Final preparations for focusing on tested standards for each class and each discipline. Elective

teachers working with Core teachers to supplement preparations

- Use of FCAT Explorer and other FCAT prep materials, i.e. released tests, apps, and on-line

resources.

- Lunchtime Study Hall – At this point we are offering lunch-time study hall for all students.

- Increased Tutoring to focus on all aspects of FCAT tested standards.

- School Leadership Team is meeting to establish plan for 2013-14 in which each discipline’s

lesson plans are aligned with Common Core.

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