Family School Guide

CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 Introduction

4 Types Of Schools

5 New School Options: 2015-16 School Year

6 Language Assistance and Special Education Services

7 Early Childhood Education

8 Map of 2015-16 Camden City K-8 Schools

9 2014 INFORMATION CARDS: CAMDEN CITY K-8 SCHOOLS

10 Traditional Schools • Henry L. Bonsall Family School • Octavius V. Catto Family School • Cooper’s Poynt Family School • Alfred Cramer College Preparatory Lab School • R.T. Cream Family School • Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School • Thomas H. Dudley Family School • Forest Hill School • Cooper B. Hatch Family School • Harry C. Sharp Elementary School • Charles Sumner Elementary School • Veterans Memorial Family School • J.G. Whittier Family School • Dr. U. S. Wiggins College Preparatory Lab School • H.B. Wilson Family School • Yorkship Elementary School

CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE 1 42 Magnet Schools Table of Contents • Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy

44 Renaissance Schools • KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy • Mastery Schools of Camden • Uncommon Camden Prep

50 Charter Schools • Camden’s Pride Elementary School • Camden’s Promise Middle School • Environment Community Opportunity (ECO) Charter School • Freedom Prep Charter School • Katz-Dalsey Academy Charter School • LEAP Academy University Charter School

60 Alternative Education Programs

61 Parochial Schools

62 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD COMPANION GUIDE

2 CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE INTRODUCTION

FAMILIES CAN MAKE THE BEST CHOICES FOR THEIR CHILDREN WHEN THEY HAVE ALL THE AVAILABLE INFORMATION.

That is why we have worked hard, in consultation with hundreds of parents and community members, to develop School Information Cards for every public school in Camden – including our District schools, renaissance schools, and charter schools.

Last year in the Camden Commitment I promised Once the cards were developed, we took them to provide an information card for every public back to the community to make sure the final school in the City. The individual cards will be design was as user-friendly as possible. Finally, available on the District’s and schools’ websites the cards were integrated into this family school this spring, and the full Camden Schools Guide guide, a central source of information designed will be available at www.camden.k12.nj.us. to help families learn more about Camden City family school options. There is information here The cards were designed to give students, to help you navigate the guide, and understand families, community members, educators, the information included on each school’s card. and administrators clear, apples-to-apples information about each of the public school If you have questions about the School options available in the city of Camden. With Information Cards, or would like to share greater supports for all of our schools, having feedback on how we can improve them for clear information is more important than ever. next year, please email communications@ camden.k12.nj.us. For any enrollment-related The School Information Cards were designed questions, please contact the Enrollment Office based on feedback from the community. In at [email protected]. We welcome our Let’s Talk About Great Schools campaign, the opportunity to continue to work with you to we hit the streets and classrooms to ask make the School Information Cards a useful tool parents, educators, and students what kinds of for you. information they want to know about Camden’s public schools. We received over 475 responses Sincerely, through online and in-person surveys, and received helpful input during six community focus groups. One thing we heard clearly is that no one thing makes a school great. A great school is made up of great teaching and learning, well-prepared students, a safe and supportive school environment, and much more. I hope Paymon Rouhanifard you see this feedback reflected in the School SUPERINTENDENT Information Cards. Camden City School District

CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE 3 TYPES OF SCHOOLS

TRADITIONAL SCHOOLS ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION Traditional elementary and family schools are PROGRAMS managed by Camden City School District (CCSD) and Alternative education programs are designed to follow the curriculum set by the District. All students support students in meeting their academic needs in CCSD have a neighborhood school at which they and obtaining a high school diploma. For a list of are guaranteed enrollment. For information on which alternative education programs for K-8 students in neighborhood school your child is zoned to, visit Camden, see information starting on page 60. the ‘Streets and School Boundaries’ section of the CCSD website at www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more information on Camden’s traditional schools, see the INTER-DISTRICT SCHOOL School Information Cards starting on page 10. CHOICE PROGRAM (OUT-OF- DISTRICT CHOICE) MAGNET SCHOOLS This program is a federal mandate that gives Magnet schools are managed by CCSD and serve students who attend schools identified for school students with a particular learning style or common improvement, corrective action, or restructuring academic interest. For more information on Camden’s the option to transfer to another public school in magnet schools, see the School Information Cards another district. For a complete list of New Jersey starting on page 42. For enrollment information choice districts, as well as application deadlines and and a copy of the magnet schools’ 2015- 2016 resources, visit www.state.nj.us/education/choice. applications, visit each school’s website, listed in the School Information Card, or visit the ‘Schools’ section of the CCSD website at www.camden.k12.nj.us. PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS Parochial schools are private schools affiliated with a RENAISSANCE SCHOOLS religious organization and whose curriculum includes general religious classes, as well as core subjects. Renaissance schools are public schools managed in A parochial school is overseen by a church parish partnership by CCSD and non-profit organizations, or organization. For more information on parochial and overseen by the NJ State Department of schools in Camden, see information starting on Education. Students who live in a renaissance page 61. school’s catchment area may choose to enroll at that neighborhood renaissance school. For more information on renaissance schools, see the School Information Cards starting on page 44. For renaissance school enrollment information, visit each school’s website or contact the school directly.

CHARTER SCHOOLS Charter schools are independently operated public schools that are governed by an independent board of directors and overseen by the NJ State Department of Education. For more information on Camden charter schools, see the school information starting on page 50. For charter school enrollment information, visit each school’s website or contact the school directly.

4 CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE NEW SCHOOL OPTIONS: 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR

In spring 2015, Camden City School District announced new partnerships to transform five of its most struggling elementary and family schools into renaissance schools. Because East Camden Middle School, McGraw Elementary School, and Molina Elementary School are undergoing major transformation, their past track record is not reported in this guide. Some grades will continue to be served by Bonsall Family School and Whittier Family School, so their past information is included in this guide. All new options will be included in next year’s school guide. For information about these schools, or the renaissance partners who will be leading them this fall, see below. All current students at these schools have the choice of enrolling in the renaissance school or attending an alternative District school that we are working hard to improve.

SCHOOL TRANSFORMATIONS FALL 2015 & BEYOND

Camden Prep Bonsall Elementary School • A new renaissance school open to all current Bonsall students who are entering grades K-4 Henry L. Bonsall Uncommon • New leadership, significantly renovated building Family School Camden Prep • Students in grades 5-8 will remain at Bonsall with many of their current teachers and staff

Mastery: East Camden • A new 6-8 renaissance school open to all East Camden students East Camden • New leadership, significantly renovated building Middle School Mastery: McGraw Francis X. McGraw Mastery Schools • A new K-5 renaissance school open to all McGraw students Elementary School of Camden • New leadership, significantly renovated building Rafael Cordero Molina Elementary School Mastery: Molina • A new K-8 renaissance school open to all Molina students • New leadership, significantly renovated building

KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy • All Whittier students may attend school in the brand-new KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy in Lanning Square J.G. Whittier KIPP: New Jersey • A new renaissance school open to all Whittier student who Family School are entering grades K-1 or 5-8 • Students in grades 2-4 will remain with many Whittier teachers and staff, but will also attend school in the brand- new building Have additional questions about the school Have additional questions about the school transformations, or want to learntransformations, more about or want to learn more about enrolling at enrolling at Camden’s renaissance schools? Camden’s renaissance schools? Mastery Schools of Camden www.masterynj.org (856) 777-2149 KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy www.kippnj.org (856) 409-0493 Camden Prep (Uncommon Schools) www.camdenprepschools.org (856) 379-4488

Additional questions for CCSD? Email [email protected] or call (856) 966-2000 ext. 38731

CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE 5 LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE & SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES

LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES SERVICES Language assistance services help students who Camden public schools provide special education speak a language other than English at home learn services that are personalized to support students English while progressing in all core subjects, with unique learning needs. Special education like math and science. Bilingual and English as a teachers are specifically trained and licensed to Second Language (ESL) teachers are trained to deliver special education services. Additionally, support academic development in native languages students with special needs may receive support and English. There are several types of language from paraprofessionals, nurses, mental health assistance programs and services available in providers, as well as speech and language, Camden schools, including Bilingual, Sheltered occupational, and physical therapists. English, and ESL. Who is eligible for special education Who is eligible for ESL and biligual services? programs? Students take part in a formal evaluation process to If a language other than English is spoken at home, determine what supports they are eligible for, based the ESL teacher at a child’s school will evaluate on criteria associated with specific disabilities. This the child’s English language skills, and determine if process takes place at the student’s school. School services are needed and, if so, which program will staff then notify families of their child’s eligibility and best meet the child’s needs. options for special education services.

Where are language assistance programs Where are special education programs available? available? All Camden public schools, including charter and All Camden public schools, including charter and renaissance schools, provide a range of language renaissance schools, provide a range of special assistance programs. For a listing of language education services. These include in-class resources assistance programs offered at Camden district in traditional classrooms to more intensive support schools, visit the CCSD website at www.camden.k12. in specialized classrooms. Specialized programs are nj.us or see the ‘Special Programs’ section on each offered in select schools, according to students’ school’s information card. individual needs and as indicated by a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). For a listing of special education program offerings at Camden How do I learn more? district schools, see the ‘Special Programs’ section Contact the CCSD Bilingual Department at (856) 966- on each school’s information card. 2408 or visit the CCSD website as www.camden.k12. nj.us. How do I learn more? Contact the CCSD Special Services Department (856) 966-2202 or visit the CCSD website as www. camden.k12.nj.us.

6 CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Early childhood is a crucial time in development that requires positive experiences from which children can grow and develop. The Office of Early Childhood is committed to giving every child access to an inclusive, developmentally appropriate, high-quality preschool education.

Eligibility Students who turn three on or before October 1 are eligible for three- year-old programs. Students who turn four on or before October 1 are eligible for four-year-old programs. Preschool programs are offered by many private providers throughout the city, as well as a number of CCSD family or elementary schools. Enrollment in pre-K programs in Camden is free for all eligible children residing in the City of Camden.

How do I Enroll? Registration for preschool and kindergarten-aged children for the 2015- 2016 school year will begin on April 13, 2015. Parents may register at any of the District’s private providers or any of the CCSD family or elementary schools between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration will also be held at the Early Childhood Development Center, 1602 Pine Street, from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., on April 15, 2015. For more information on preschool and kindergarten enrollment, or to register your child at a later date, please contact Dr. Cheryl Chavis at (856) 966-2000, ext. 38321.

How do I learn more? Contact the CCSD Department of Early Childhood at 856-966-2342 or visit the CCSD website, www.camden.k12.nj.us, for a complete list of pre-K sites in Camden.

CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE 7 MAP OF 2015-16 CAMDEN CITY K-8 SCHOOLS

Sharp School ★ Mastery Cramer Hill Mastery North Camden Charter Cooper’s Poynt Camden Network Davis School School Vets School Mastery: Molina Camden Community LEAP University Catto School Charter School Charter School Cramer School Mastery: ECO Charter School Dudley School East Camden Mastery: McGraw KIPP Cooper Early Childhood Norcross Academy Development Center Whittier School Hope Charter Forest Hill School School

KATZ Charter School Wiggins School Hatch School Freedom Prep Charter School Camden Prep Bonsall Bonsall Middle School Elementary School

Sumner School

Cream School

HB Wilson School

Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy

Yorkship School Charter School District-Operated School Renaissance School

8 CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOLS 2014-15 INFORMATION CARDS CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Henry L. Bonsall Family School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 1575 Mt. Ephraim Avenue K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08104 3 4 5 (856) 966-5088 Liberty Park http://www.bonsallfamilyschool.org 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal LaTane Bradley (Acting) School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2014 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Yvonne De Colon Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math Under Needs Making On Track test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. PerformingPerforming Improvement Progress Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating.

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 14% -9% 21% 66% 2

English Language Arts Growth 31 -4 41 50 5

Mathematics Proficiency 20% -12% 31% 75% 2

Mathematics Growth 25 9 37 50 3

4th Grade Science 39% -28% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 30% -14% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 39% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making On Track Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document PerformingPerforming Improvement Progress Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Challenging Classroom Instruction counts more in this rating. Challenging Classroom Instruction 32% Active Student Engagement 0% Positive School Culture 41%

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. PerformingPerforming Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 10 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 1 of 2 For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Henry L. Bonsall Family School

Year Opened 1913 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Navy, Powder Blue The mission of the H.L Bonsall Family School is to provide Further, we aim to create an atmosphere where parents, for each student an opportunity to become a contributing, students, staff, and community will work for the betterment productive member of society by offering intellectual, of all. academic, and cultural experiences through instruction.

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 377 Number of Staff 75 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Behavioral Disabilities • NJEA Priority School • Learning Disabilities Initiative School District • ESL • Virtua Farmer’s Market • Big Brothers Big Sisters Food Bank English Language Learners 3% 10% • School-Based Youth • Parent Volunteers Services • Rutgers Future Scholars Students Receiving Special • City of Camden Mayor’s 19% 19% Education Services Office PACER-Bookmates Program

Student Mobility Rate 12% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Literacy, Math, and the Arts • Basketball 91% 91% Student Attendance Enrichment Program • Flag Football • Student Safety Team • Soccer Teacher Attendance 89% 91% • Bonsall Choir/Performance • Track & Field/Cross Country Group • Volleyball Student-Teacher Ratio 10:1 11:1 • Girl Scouts • Cheerleading/Drill Team • Peer Mediation • Hockey • Softball

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 218 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 91% of students, 45% of school staff, and <10% of parents at Henry L. Bonsall Family School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 16% 70% 52% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 2% 39% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 33% 43% 63% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications -11% 38% 59% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 83% 53% 67% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 21% 35% 41% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 11 For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 2 of 2 For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Octavius V. Catto Family School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 3100 Westfield Avenue K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08105 3 4 5 (856) 966-4097 Dudley http://www.cattocommunityschool.com 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Byron Dixon School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2009 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Zoraida Roldan Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math Under Needs Making On Track test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. Performing Improvement Progress Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating.

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 29% 1% 21% 66% 32

English Language Arts Growth 53 2 41 50 91

Mathematics Proficiency 41% 6% 31% 75% 29

Mathematics Growth 47 -1 37 50 58

4th Grade Science 69% 5% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 54% 5% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 48% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 12 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Octavius V. Catto Family School

Year Opened 2008 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Navy, White The mission of Octavius V. Catto Community Family School is to provide an academically rigorous environment that prepares students for college and career.

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 566 Number of Staff 83 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Behavioral Disabilities • Boys & Girls Club • Learning Disabilities • School District • Bilingual • • • English Language Learners 26% 10% • •

Students Receiving Special 16% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate 4% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Homework Help • Intra-District Athletics 95% 91% Student Attendance • Test Readiness • • • Teacher Attendance 93% 91% • • • • Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1 11:1 • • •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 416 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 84% of students, 53% of school staff, and 30% of parents at Octavius V. Catto Family School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 66% 71% 83% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 35% 57% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 49% 54% 79% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 14% 66% 77% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 88% 52% 80% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 50% 60% 71% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information information reflects reflects most most recent recent and complete and complete available available data as dataof January as of 30, January 2015. 30, 2015. 13 For more more detailed detailed information, information, please please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usvisit www.camden.k12.nj.us. . Page 2 of 2 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Cooper’s Poynt Family School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 201 State Street K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08102 Cooper’s 3 4 5 (856) 966-5370 Poynt http://www.cooperspoynt.org 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Stephen Bournes School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2013 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Sonya Swint Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 29% 1% 21% 66% 32

English Language Arts Growth 44 -3 41 50 63

Mathematics Proficiency 40% 6% 31% 75% 27

Mathematics Growth 47 4 37 50 59

4th Grade Science 60% -20% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 46% 13% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 43% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making On Track Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document PerformingPerforming Improvement Progress Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Challenging Classroom Instruction counts more in this rating. Challenging Classroom Instruction 29% Active Student Engagement 17% Positive School Culture 47%

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing ImprovementImprovement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 14 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Cooper’s Poynt Family School

Year Opened 1966 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Navy, Yellow The vision of Cooper’s Poynt Family School is to create a society. We will realize this vision through rigorous, Common community of learners that prepares students to be global Core standards aligned instruction, and college and career learners, thinkers, and leaders who read and think critically, readiness skills that focus on effective communication, and solve problems in order to take their place in a digital critical thinking, problem solving, and community service.

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 428 Number of Staff 70.5 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Learning Disabilities • Rutgers-Camden • Multiply Disabled • Philadelphia Orchestra School District • ESL • YMCA • • Campbell’s Healthy English Language Learners 3% 10% • Communities • Students Receiving Special 16% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate 7% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Ignite After-School • YMCA’s Soccer for 92% 91% Student Attendance Program Success • • Teacher Attendance 93% 91% • • • • Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1 11:1 • • • • •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 238 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 79% of students, 70% of school staff, and 10% of parents at Cooper’s Poynt Family School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 44% 59% 71% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 27% 59% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 42% 53% 77% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 11% 64% 78% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 88% 61% 85% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 48% 66% 68% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information information reflects reflects most most recent recent and complete and complete available available data as dataof January as of 30, January 2015. 30, 2015. 15 For more more detailed detailed information, information, please please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usvisit www.camden.k12.nj.us. . Page 2 of 2 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Alfred Cramer College Preparatory Lab School Neighborhood Grade Levels 2800 Mickle Street K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08105 3 4 5 (856) 966-8910 Stockton http://www.cramerelementary.org 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Danielle Phillips School Type District School Principal of this School Since Sept 2014 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Nilsa Cruz Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 30% 4% 21% 66% 35

English Language Arts Growth 33 -2 41 50 9

Mathematics Proficiency 48% 3% 31% 75% 42

Mathematics Growth 27 -9 37 50 5

4th Grade Science 62% 0% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science NA NA 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 51% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. PerformingPerforming Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 16 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Alfred Cramer College Preparatory Lab School

Year Opened 1913 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Navy, Light Blue The mission of Cramer Elementary School is to provide an mission will be the development of aware, responsible, academically stimulating environment for students, ensuring contributing, and caring members of society. a nurturing and safe environment for all. The result of the

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 471 Number of Staff 71.5 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Learning Disabilities • Education Works • Bilingual • Bookmates School District • Computer Science • Hispanic Center of • Art, Music Southern New Jersey English Language Learners 22% 10% • Library • Achieve Now of Philadelphia Students Receiving Special • Rutgers University 11% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate 7% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Literacy & Math After- • NA 96% 91% Student Attendance School Program • • Wow! Science Camp • Teacher Attendance 91% 91% • PANDA Pathway to College • • Education Works • Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1 11:1 • • • •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 137 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 41% of students, 38% of school staff, and 10% of parents at Alfred Cramer College Preparatory Lab School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 29% 65% 70% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 4% 63% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 38% 49% 72% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications -4% 68% 66% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 85% 65% 67% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 26% 56% 52% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information information reflects reflects most most recent recent and complete and complete available available data as dataof January as of 30, January 2015. 30, 2015. 17 For more more detailed detailed information, information, please please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usvisit www.camden.k12.nj.us. . Page 2 of 2 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD R.T. Cream Family School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 1875 Mulford Street K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08104 3 4 5 (856) 966-4760 Centerville http://www.rtcreamschool.org 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Hye-Won Gehring School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2013 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Britney Haley Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 17% 3% 21% 66% 5

English Language Arts Growth 37 6 41 50 24

Mathematics Proficiency 20% -1% 31% 75% 2

Mathematics Growth 39 5 37 50 29

4th Grade Science 52% 3% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 37% 0% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 45% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. PerformingPerforming Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 18 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD R.T. Cream Family School

Year Opened 1991 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Orange, Navy R.T. Cream Family School believes excellence takes effort. All to be positive change agendas in the world. Excellence takes students will master the social and academic skills needed effort!

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 373 Number of Staff 60.5 Special Programs Community Partnerships • ESL • Rowan University’s Champ • Learning Disabilities Program School District • Multiply Disabled • NJ Positive Behavior • IXL Math Program/Achieve Support in the Boggs English Language Learners 2% 10% 3000 Center at Rutgers • Student Government • Bookmates Students Receiving Special • 14% 19% Education Services •

Student Mobility Rate 10% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Academic Support for 3-8 • Baseball 91% 91% Student Attendance • Chess • Basketball • Recorder Club • Softball Teacher Attendance 94% 91% • Chorus • Track and Field • • Big Brothers Big Sisters Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1 11:1 Soccer Program • • •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 263 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 84% of students, 57% of school staff, and 17% of parents at R.T. Cream Family School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 29% 54% 50% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 13% 45% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 37% 46% 58% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications -3% 49% 53% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 91% 40% 65% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 37% 38% 32% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 2 of19 2 For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 3425 Cramer Street K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08105 3 4 5 (856) 966-8920 Rosedale http://www.hhdavis.org 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Sharon Woodridge School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2014 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Shirley Allen Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 22% 1% 21% 66% 14

English Language Arts Growth 43 11 41 50 58

Mathematics Proficiency 30% -6% 31% 75% 11

Mathematics Growth 28 -4 37 50 6

4th Grade Science 42% -2% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 42% NA 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 47% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. PerformingPerforming Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 20 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School

Year Opened 1925 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Light Blue, White Khaki, Navy Our mission is to provide a quality education for all students. the community as we embrace the unique diversity at our We support our teachers who are committed to providing a school. rigorous course of study and we will partner with parents and

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 487 Number of Staff 79 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Behavioral Disabilities • Puerto Rican Unity for • Learning Disabilities Progress (PRUP) School District • ESL • KROC Center • • Center for Family Services English Language Learners 6% 10% • • Rutgers Nutrition Program • Genesis Economic Self- Students Receiving Special Sufficient Program, Inc. 18% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate 7% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Enrichment/PARCC • Cross Country/Track & Field 93% 91% Student Attendance Readiness • Volleyball • After-School Homework • Basketball Teacher Attendance 91% 91% Center • Flag Football • • Bowling, Dance Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1 11:1 • • Tennis • • Soccer • Softball

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 201 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 73% of students, 33% of school staff, and <10% of parents at Dr. Henry H. Davis Elementary School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 19% 41% NA scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 6% 36% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 37% 36% NA support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications -12% 29% NA among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 83% 29% NA with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 20% 38% NA ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. ForAll informationmore detailed reflects information, most please recent visit and www.camden.k12.nj.us complete available .data as of January 30, 2015. Page 2 of 212 For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Thomas H. Dudley Family School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 2250 Berwick Street K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08105 3 4 5 (856) 365-0636 Marlton http://dudleyschool.org 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Maricarmen Rosa-Macrina School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2014 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Elizabeth Santos Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 20% 2% 21% 66% 9

English Language Arts Growth 41 1 41 50 44

Mathematics Proficiency 32% 1% 31% 75% 12

Mathematics Growth 36 -7 37 50 22

4th Grade Science 47% -3% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 52% -7% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 34% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. PerformingPerforming Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 22 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Thomas H. Dudley Family School

Year Opened 2009 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Light Blue, White At Dudley Family School, we will establish a culture of respect data to differentiate instruction that meets the needs of all and caring for all students and staff. Because we care for the students. educational attainment of every student, we will use

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 602 Number of Staff 100 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Autism • Miguel’s Pharmacy • Learning Disabilities • Fraternal Order of Police School District • Cognitively Impaired • KAPPA • Bilingual • English Language Learners 33% 10% • •

Students Receiving Special 14% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate 10% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Bilingual Support • Basketball 93% 91% Student Attendance • Dudley’s Phoenix • • • Teacher Attendance 92% 91% • • • • Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1 11:1 • • •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 182 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 19% of students, 45% of school staff, and 14% of parents at Thomas H. Dudley Family School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 64% 47% 89% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 39% 31% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 61% 37% 99% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 14% 40% 94% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 94% 50% 99% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 67% 40% 70% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information information reflects reflects most most recent recent and complete and complete available available data as dataof January as of 30, January 2015. 30, 2015. 23 For more more detailed detailed information, information, please please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usvisit www.camden.k12.nj.us. . Page 2 of 2 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Forest Hill School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 1625 Wildwood Avenue K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08103 3 4 5 (856) 966-8930 Parkside http://www.foresthillowls.org 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal David Corvi School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2013 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Maritza Alston Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 17% 2% 21% 66% 5

English Language Arts Growth 27 0 41 50 3

Mathematics Proficiency 26% -3% 31% 75% 5

Mathematics Growth 22 -2 37 50 1

4th Grade Science 53% 14% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science NA NA 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 32% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making On Track Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document PerformingPerforming Improvement Progress Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Challenging Classroom Instruction counts more in this rating. Challenging Classroom Instruction 40% Active Student Engagement 50% Positive School Culture 30%

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. PerformingPerforming Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 24 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Forest Hill School

Year Opened 1969 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Navy, Hunter Green Forest Hill will provide a safe, fun, and nurturing environment to work as a TEAM: effectively communicate, be accountable, in which ALL students can reach their full academic, social, take risks, be curious, work hard, maximize effort, and be and personal potential. Students and staff will be challenged respectful to themselves, others, and the school.

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 321 Number of Staff 73.5 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Autism • PBIC • Learning Disabilities, • The Tree Foundation School District Multiply Disabled • Community Artist Murals • Cognitively Impaired • Rutgers Community Arts English Language Learners 3% 10% • ESL Program • • Students Receiving Special 28% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate 12% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Literacy & Math Test • YMCA Youth Soccer 93% 91% Student Attendance Readiness Skills • • Homework Assistance • Teacher Attendance 87% 91% • Instrumental Band • • • Student-Teacher Ratio 9:1 11:1 • • • •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 173 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 64% of students, 45% of school staff, and 16% of parents at Forest Hill School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and -8% 32% 63% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual -5% 14% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 27% 26% 69% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications -21% 13% 69% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 77% 30% 75% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 10% 18% 50% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. ForAll informationmore detailed reflects information, most please recent visit and www.camden.k12.nj.us complete available. data as of January 30, 2015. Page 2 of 225 For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Cooper B. Hatch Family School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 1875 Park Blvd K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08103 3 4 5 (856) 966-5122 Parkside http://www.hatchms.org 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Laura Boyce School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2013 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Queen Berry Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 12% -6% 21% 66% 1

English Language Arts Growth 34 -1 41 50 13

Mathematics Proficiency 17% 0% 31% 75% 1

Mathematics Growth 30 -1 37 50 10

4th Grade Science 47% -24% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 16% -1% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 58% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. PerformingPerforming Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 26 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Cooper B. Hatch Family School

Year Opened 1923 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors White, Powder Blue At Hatch Family School, students develop the academic skills, problem-solving abilities, and character strengths to succeed in college, achieve their dreams, and change the world.

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 272 Number of Staff 64 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Behavioral Disabilities • Campbell’s Healthy • Learning Disabilities, Communities School District Multiply Disabled • KaBoom • Cognitively Impaired • Arden Theater English Language Learners 4% 10% • ESL • Rutgers Future Scholars • Youth Court • Springboard Students Receiving Special 40% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate 13% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Tutoring • YMCA’s Soccer for 89% 91% Student Attendance • Computer Success • Mentoring • YMCA’s Cycling Teacher Attendance 93% 91% • School-Based Youth • Basketball Services • Girls on the Run Student-Teacher Ratio 9:1 11:1 • Robotics • Middle School Intramural Sports • • • SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 206 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 65% of students, 35% of school staff, and 18% of parents at Cooper B. Hatch Family School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 35% 17% 58% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 11% 2% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 40% 21% 52% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications -9% 5% 51% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 88% 13% 64% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 38% 2% 33% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information information reflects reflects most most recent recent and complete and complete available available data as dataof January as of 30, January 2015. 30, 2015. 27 For more more detailed detailed information, information, please please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usvisit www.camden.k12.nj.us. . Page 2 of 2 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Harry C. Sharp Elementary School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 928 North 32nd Street K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08105 3 4 5 (856) 966-8988 Beideman http://www.hcsharpschool.org 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Evelyn Ruiz School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2003 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Rebecca Arriaga Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 34% 3% 21% 66% 46

English Language Arts Growth 36 -17 41 50 19

Mathematics Proficiency 55% -9% 31% 75% 57

Mathematics Growth 33 -21 37 50 14

4th Grade Science 68% -7% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science NA NA 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 64% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making On Track Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document Performing Improvement Progress Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Challenging Classroom Instruction counts more in this rating. Challenging Classroom Instruction 43% Active Student Engagement 83% Positive School Culture 93%

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing ImprovementImprovement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 28 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Harry C. Sharp Elementary School

Year Opened 1921 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Red, White Sharp aspires to teach our children to honor, respect, and love in a global community. It is our duty to engage parents, one another. We provide meaningful experiences in a quality staff, and the community to educate, support, and guide the environment that will prepare our students to be competitive children to a better future.

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 363 Number of Staff 58 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Learning Disabilities • NA • ESL • School District • Literacy • • Mathematics • English Language Learners 9% 10% • •

Students Receiving Special 13% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate 6% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Chess Club • Soccer 95% 91% Student Attendance • Enrichment Academy • • Tutoring • Teacher Attendance 92% 91% • • • • Student-Teacher Ratio 10:1 11:1 • • •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 131 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 78% of students, 36% of school staff, and <10% of parents at Harry C. Sharp Elementary School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 91% 79% 100% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 81% 68% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 72% 66% 100% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 71% 75% 100% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 98% 88% 99% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 87% 79% 93% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 29 For more more detailed detailed information, information, please please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usvisit www.camden.k12.nj.us. . Page 2 of 2 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Charles Sumner Elementary School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 1600 South 8th Street K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08104 3 4 5 (856) 966-8908 Liberty Park http://www.sumnerelementary.org 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Mecca Jackson School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2014 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Gwendolyn Watson Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 12% -3% 21% 66% 1

English Language Arts Growth 30 -4 41 50 5

Mathematics Proficiency 28% -4% 31% 75% 9

Mathematics Growth 27 -4 37 50 5

4th Grade Science 38% -10% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science NA NA 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 47% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making On Track Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document PerformingPerforming Improvement Progress Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Challenging Classroom Instruction counts more in this rating. Challenging Classroom Instruction 28% Active Student Engagement 67% Positive School Culture 29%

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. PerformingPerforming Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 30 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Charles Sumner Elementary School

Year Opened 1926 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Light Blue, White, Navy Sumner will provide our students with a safe, challenging student success. We will strive to motivate, teach, train, learning environment led by a caring professional team of and guide students to reach their full potential to become educators in partnership with the community to promote productive and responsible citizens.

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 452 Number of Staff 77 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Behavioral Disabilities • Food Bank of South Jersey • Learning Disabilities • Girl Scouts of America School District • Cognitively Impaired • • Multiply Disabled • English Language Learners 24% 10% • Bilingual •

Students Receiving Special 16% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate 9% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • 21st Century • Flag Football Student Attendance 92% 91% • • • • Teacher Attendance 86% 91% • • • • Student-Teacher Ratio 9:1 11:1 • • •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 181 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 66% of students, 42% of school staff, and <10% of parents at Charles Sumner Elementary School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 20% 22% 57% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 19% 34% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 49% 34% 73% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications -12% 36% 64% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 85% 20% 68% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 37% 23% 53% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information information reflects reflects most most recent recent and complete and complete available available data as dataof January as of 30, January 2015. 30, 2015. 31 For more more detailed detailed information, information, please please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usvisit www.camden.k12.nj.us. . Page 2 of 2 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Veterans Memorial Family School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 800 N. 26th Street K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08105 3 4 5 (856) 966-5090 Cramer Hill http://www.veteransms.org 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Danette Sapowsky School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2010 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Clayton Gonzalez Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 26% -1% 21% 66% 26

English Language Arts Growth 38 -4 41 50 29

Mathematics Proficiency 36% 0% 31% 75% 19

Mathematics Growth 37 -11 37 50 23

4th Grade Science 72% -14% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 33% 2% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 40% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making On Track Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document PerformingPerforming Improvement Progress Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Challenging Classroom Instruction counts more in this rating. Challenging Classroom Instruction 16% Active Student Engagement 50% Positive School Culture 44%

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. PerformingPerforming Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 32 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Veterans Memorial Family School

Year Opened 1939 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Navy, Burgundy, Black The Veterans Memorial Family School exists to serve the students who are in a special and critical period of their lives unique academic, physical, social, and emotional needs of as they change from childhood to adolescence.

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 490 Number of Staff 71 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Behavioral Disabilities • Food Bank of South Jersey • Learning Disabilities • NJ Cares School District • ESL • NJEA Priority School • School-Based Youth Initiative English Language Learners 8% 10% Services/PBSIS • Junior Achievement with • Children’s Literacy JROTC High School Heroes Students Receiving Special Initiative • Hispanic Family Center of 17% 19% Education Services Southern NJ’s Life Skills Program

Student Mobility Rate 13% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Extended Learning • Basketball 93% 91% Student Attendance (including Saturdays) • Cheerleading • Language Arts and Math • Soccer Teacher Attendance 94% 91% Enrichment • Softball • Glee Club • Cross Country Student-Teacher Ratio 12:1 11:1 • Music • Volleyball • Art • Flag Football •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 166 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 21% of students, 42% of school staff, and 16% of parents at Veterans Memorial Family School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 42% 66% 75% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 28% 67% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 55% 58% 86% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 1% 72% 83% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 80% 60% 86% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 45% 74% 72% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 33 For more more detailed detailed information, information, please please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usvisit www.camden.k12.nj.us. . Page 2 of 2 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD J.G. Whittier Family School

740 Chestnut Street Neighborhood Grade Levels 465 Berkley Street (2015-16 location) K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08103 Bergen 3 4 5 (856) 966-8999 Square, CBD/ Lanning Sq. http://www.jgwhittier.org 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Nicole Harrigan (Acting) School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2014 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Kimberly Stephenson Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 17% 0% 21% 66% 5

English Language Arts Growth 37 3 41 50 24

Mathematics Proficiency 25% 0% 31% 75% 5

Mathematics Growth 29 -8 37 50 9

4th Grade Science 47% 4% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 42% 32% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 43% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. PerformingPerforming Improvement Progress

34All information reflects most recent and completeAll available information data as reflects of January most 30, 2015.recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD J.G. Whittier Family School

Year Opened 1910 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors White, Light Blue, Navy Blue The mission of Whittier Family School is to encourage achievement academically, emotionally, socially, and academic excellence through child-centered planning physically. We provide a safe environment that celebrates our and development, creating equitable opportunities for all diversity while acknowledging that students learn differently. students to learn. We promote maximum growth and

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 290 Number of Staff 54 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Autism • Rutgers University • Learning Disabilities • College Access Program School District • Cognitively Impaired • Reading Tutor Program • Children’s Literacy • Read Across America English Language Learners 2% 10% Initiative Lenape High Schools • • Literacy Fun Day with Students Receiving Special Lenape High School 16% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate 11% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Homework Help • Baseball 91% 91% Student Attendance • Test Readiness • Basketball • • Soccer Teacher Attendance 93% 91% • • Track & Field • • Student-Teacher Ratio 10:1 11:1 • • •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 141 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 56% of students, 71% of school staff, and 12% of parents at J.G. Whittier Family School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 25% 28% 86% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 14% 22% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 49% 30% 82% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications -7% 25% 84% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 94% -4% 90% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 39% 18% 59% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All informationinformation reflects reflects most most recent recent and completeand complete available available data as dataof January as of 30, January 2015. 30, 2015. 35 For more more detailed detailed information, information, please please visit visitwww.camden.k12.nj.us www.camden.k12.nj.us. . Page 2 of 2 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Dr. U.S. Wiggins College Preparatory Lab School Neighborhood Grade Levels 400 Mt. Vernon Street K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08103 Bergen 3 4 5 (856) 966-5120 Square http://www.uswiggins.org 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Lana Murray School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2011 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Lidia Martinez Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math Under Needs Making On Track test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. Performing ImprovementImprovement Progress Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating.

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 16% 2% 21% 66% 4

English Language Arts Growth 44 13 41 50 63

Mathematics Proficiency 33% 6% 31% 75% 13

Mathematics Growth 48 14 37 50 62

4th Grade Science 46% -14% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 22% -23% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 50% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing ImprovementImprovement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 36 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Dr. U.S. Wiggins College Preparatory Lab School

Year Opened 1967 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors White, Light Blue, Navy Wiggins College Preparatory Lab School is a community of develop good character, and meet the challenges of the 21st learners. We strive to ensure that all students can meet and century. We expect the best from our students and give no exceed the Common Core State Standards, acquire the skills less of ourselves. to become lifelong learners, appreciate cultural differences,

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 578 Number of Staff 77.5 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Learning Disabilities • Neighborhood Center • Bilingual • Classroom Champions School District • Response to Intervention • Cooper Medical School PUP • Middle School Computer + Other School Programs English Language Learners 10% 10% Club, Yearbook • PanHellenic Council • Band & Chorus • Girl Scouts Students Receiving Special 11% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate 9% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Peer Mediation • Basketball 92% 91% Student Attendance • Homework Help • Cross Country • Reading & Writing • Girls on the Run Teacher Attendance 91% 91% • Math • Softball • Art • Track & Field Student-Teacher Ratio 12:1 11:1 • Volleyball • •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 363 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 75% of students, 52% of school staff, and 25% of parents at Dr. U.S. Wiggins College Preparatory Lab School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 25% 33% 68% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 7% 37% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 31% 43% 72% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications -13% 42% 74% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 85% 55% 76% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 28% 31% 51% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. ForAll informationmore detailed reflects information, most please recent visit and www.camden.k12.nj.us complete available .data as of January 30, 2015. Page 2 of 372 For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD H.B. Wilson Family School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 2250 South 8th Street K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08104 Morgan 3 4 5 (856) 966-3961 Village http://www.hbwilsonschool.org 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Janna Johnson School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2014 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Evelyn Murray Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 29% 2% 21% 66% 32

English Language Arts Growth 46 9 41 50 74

Mathematics Proficiency 34% -4% 31% 75% 17

Mathematics Growth 42 -10 37 50 40

4th Grade Science 48% -15% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 38% -2% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 39% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing ImprovementImprovement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 38 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD H.B. Wilson Family School

Year Opened 2009 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Navy Blue, Khaki The mission of H. B. Wilson Family School is to promote of knowledge, competencies and skills. This will enable each excellence by providing a viable and comprehensive student to function as a productive citizen and achieve instructional program, leading students to the attainment success and self-respect.

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 612 Number of Staff 91 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Autism • Betty Shabazz Delta • Learning Disabilities Academy (Delta Sigma School District • ESL Theta) • Parent Volunteer • Campbell’s Soup English Language Learners 1% 10% • • Rutgers Future Scholars • Students Receiving Special • 13% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate 10% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Rising Stars Literacy & • Basketball 92% 91% Student Attendance Math Enrichment Program • Cheerleading (Lower & Upper Academies) • Soccer Teacher Attendance 91% 91% • • Softball • • Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1 11:1 • • • • •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 290 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 69% of students, 47% of school staff, and 10% of parents at H.B. Wilson Family School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 61% 67% 85% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 20% 43% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 43% 50% 73% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 6% 52% 78% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 91% 51% 77% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 46% 54% 65% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information information reflects reflects most most recent recent and complete and complete available available data as dataof January as of 30, January 2015. 30, 2015. 39 For more more detailed detailed information, information, please please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usvisit www.camden.k12.nj.us. . Page 2 of 2 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Yorkship Elementary School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 1251 Collings Avenue K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08104 3 4 5 (856) 966-5110 Fairview http://www.yorkshipelementary.org 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Tracey Reed-Thompson School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2014 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Niesha Davis Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 18% -3% 21% 66% 7

English Language Arts Growth 41 7 41 50 44

Mathematics Proficiency 29% -7% 31% 75% 10

Mathematics Growth 25 -17 37 50 3

4th Grade Science 60% 8% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science NA NA 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 35% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making On Track Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document PerformingPerforming Improvement Progress Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Challenging Classroom Instruction counts more in this rating. Challenging Classroom Instruction 29% Active Student Engagement 50% Positive School Culture 16%

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. PerformingPerforming Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 40 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Yorkship Elementary School

Year Opened 1920 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors White, Navy Yorkship’s mission is to promote a safe, caring, and to provide opportunities for creativity, cooperation, and continuous learning environment that empowers students to problem-solving, promote enthusiasm for lifelong learning, achieve personal excellence. Yorkship will work collaboratively and maintain high expectations. with students, teachers, parents, and the community

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 572 Number of Staff 83 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Behavioral Disabilities • Fairview Community • Learning Disabilities Association School District • ESL • Rising Leaders Global • • Team Poke Holistic Fitness English Language Learners 4% 10% • • Superior Arts • Students Receiving Special 14% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate 14% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Lions Academy Enrichment • Physical Fitness Mentoring 91% 91% Student Attendance Program • Basketball • 21st Century Golden Gate • Cheerleading Teacher Attendance 87% 91% • Parenting Connection • Softball • Life Needs Mentoring • Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1 11:1 • Camden Sophisticated • Sisters Drill Team • •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 206 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 59% of students, 37% of school staff, and <10% of parents at Yorkship Elementary School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 24% 48% 64% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 10% 41% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 40% 43% 83% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications -10% 49% 86% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 85% 38% 87% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 32% 23% 50% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 41 For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 2 of 2 For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy (6-8) Neighborhood Grade Levels 990 Morgan Blvd K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08104 Morgan 3 4 5 (856) 966-6267 Village http://www.creativeartshs.org 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Dr. Davida Coe-Brockington School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2011 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Caroline Alley Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 31% 2% 21% 66% 38

English Language Arts Growth 42 -5 41 50 50

Mathematics Proficiency 35% 7% 31% 75% 19

Mathematics Growth 46 -12 37 50 53

4th Grade Science NA NA 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 42% 5% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (NA) Fall-to-Winter Growth NA Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing ImprovementImprovement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 42 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy (6-8)

Year Opened 1999 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Navy, White The mission of Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy is to excellence through the arts. We promote academic provide compelling experiences and opportunities for the excellence and cultural awareness through the arts, and diverse Camden City student population in order for them to challenge students both academically and creatively. be empowered in their pursuit of sustained academic

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 153 Number of Staff 66.5 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Learning Disabilities • Berklee College (Boston) • ESL • Grammy Foundation School District • Morgan Village Circle • Woodland Community Community Arts Program Development Corporation English Language Learners 1% 10% • Symphony in C • Al Jarreau Residency • • Opera Seabrook Students Receiving Special 12% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate 6% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Golden Gate Community • Drama 93% 91% Student Attendance Center • Music • Academic Remediation in • Intramural Sports Teacher Attendance 91% 91% Literacy & Math • • Art • Student-Teacher Ratio 9:1 11:1 • Band • • Dance • •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 328 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 78% of students, 42% of school staff, and <10% of parents at Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy (6-8).

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 55% 77% 69% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 18% 71% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 28% 66% 45% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 24% 80% 44% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 66% 69% 48% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 30% 63% 66% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information information reflects reflects most most recent recent and complete and complete available available data as dataof January as of 30, January 2015. 30, 2015. 43 For more more detailed detailed information, information, please please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usvisit www.camden.k12.nj.us. . Page 2 of 2 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy

Neighborhood Grade Levels 465 Berkley Street K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08103 CBD/ 3 4 5 (856) 966-9600 Lanning Square http://www.kippnj.org 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Anne Kadowaki School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2014 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Ashley Polanco Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency NA* NA 21% 66% NA*

English Language Arts Growth NA* NA 41 50 NA*

Mathematics Proficiency NA* NA 31% 75% NA*

Mathematics Growth NA* NA 37 50 NA*

4th Grade Science NA* NA 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science NA* NA 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 85% Year-to-Year Growth NA*

*Data for 2013-14 is not available because this school opened in 2014-15.

SCHOOL VISIT

This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making On Track Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document Performing Improvement Progress Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Challenging Classroom Instruction counts more in this rating. Challenging Classroom Instruction 68% Active Student Engagement 67% Positive School Culture 100%

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress

*Rating is not available this year.

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 44 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy

Year Opened 2014 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Blue, Green The mission of KIPP New Jersey is to create a network of their students the desire and ability to succeed in college, in schools in Camden and Newark, New Jersey, that instill in order to change the world.

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 105 Number of Staff 17 Special Programs Community Partnerships • ELL Services • The Cooper Foundation • Intervention Services • The Norcross Foundation School District • Special Education Services • Center for Family Services • Inclusion Classroom • Campbell’s Soup English Language Learners 5% 10% Setting • Project H.O.P.E. • Speech, Occupational, & Students Receiving Special Physical Therapies 17% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate NA* 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Extended School Day • NA Student Attendance NA* 91% • • • • Teacher Attendance NA* 91% • • • • Student-Teacher Ratio 10:1 11:1 • • *Data for 2013-14 is not available because this school opened in 2014-15. •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results Results ofof thethe annualannual surveysurvey takentaken byby 8581% students, of parents teachers, at KIPP and Cooper parents Norcross on the Academy climate and on the culture climate of the and school. culture This of the school. represents NA of students, NA of school staff, and 81% of parents at KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and NA NA 99% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual NA NA 97% emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and NA NA 98% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications NA NA 100% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction NA NA 97% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the NA NA 99% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

AllAll information information reflects reflects most most recent recent and complete and complete available available data as dataof January as of 30, January 2015. 30, 2015. 45 ForFor more more detailed detailed information, information, please please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usvisit www.camden.k12.nj.us. . Page 2 of 2 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Mastery Schools of Camden

Cramer Hill: 1033 Cambridge Avenue North Camden: 800 Erie Street Neighborhood Grade Levels Camden, NJ 08102/08105 K 1 2

(856) 726-0026/(856) 726-0027 Pyne Poynt, 3 4 5 http://www.masterynj.org Cramer Hill 6 7 8 2014-15 Principal Brandon Cummings, Meredith Howell-Turner School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2014 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Stephanie Shanklin Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency NA* NA 21% 66% NA*

English Language Arts Growth NA* NA 41 50 NA*

Mathematics Proficiency NA* NA 31% 75% NA*

Mathematics Growth NA* NA 37 50 NA*

4th Grade Science NA* NA 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science NA* NA 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (Fountas & Pinnell) Fall-to-Winter Growth 52% Year-to-Year Growth NA*

*Data for 2013-14 is not available because this school opened in 2014-15.

SCHOOL VISIT

This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making On Track Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document Performing Improvement Progress Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Challenging Classroom Instruction counts more in this rating. Challenging Classroom Instruction 48% Active Student Engagement 97% Positive School Culture 74%

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress

*Rating is not available this year.

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 46 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Mastery Schools of Camden

Year Opened 2014 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Blue, Navy The mission of Mastery Schools of Camden is all students will in higher education, compete in the global economy, and learn the academic and personal skills they need to succeed pursue their dreams.

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 368 Number of Staff 62 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Inclusion • Rutgers-Camden • • Sister Cities Girl Choir School District • • • • English Language Learners 10% 10% • •

Students Receiving Special 18% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate NA* 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Mastery After-School • NA NA* 91% Student Attendance Program • • • Teacher Attendance NA* 91% • • • • Student-Teacher Ratio 9:1 11:1 • • • *Data for 2013-14 is not available because this school opened in 2014-15. •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 85 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 75% of students, NA of school staff, and <10% of parents at Mastery Schools of Camden.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 34% NA 78% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 37% NA NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 75% NA 92% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 29% NA 78% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 96% NA 89% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 77% NA 95% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information information reflects reflects most most recent recent and complete and complete available available data as dataof January as of 30, January 2015. 30, 2015. 47 For more more detailed detailed information, information, please please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usvisit www.camden.k12.nj.us. . Page 2 of 2 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Uncommon Camden Prep

1500 South 8th Street Neighborhood Grade Levels Camden, NJ 08104 K 1 2

(856) 379-4488 3 4 5 http://www.uncommonschools.org/our-schools/ Liberty Park camden-new-jersey 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Julie Jackson School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2014 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Tanya Lambert Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency NA* NA 21% 66% NA*

English Language Arts Growth NA* NA 41 50 NA*

Mathematics Proficiency NA* NA 31% 75% NA*

Mathematics Growth NA* NA 37 50 NA*

4th Grade Science NA* NA 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science NA* NA 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (STEP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 74% Year-to-Year Growth NA*

*Data for 2013-14 is not available because this school opened in 2014-15.

SCHOOL VISIT

This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making On Track Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document Performing Improvement Progress Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Challenging Classroom Instruction counts more in this rating. Challenging Classroom Instruction 75% Active Student Engagement 100% Positive School Culture 100%

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress

*Rating is not available this year.

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 48 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Uncommon Camden Prep

Year Opened 2014 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Green The mission of Uncommon Camden, like all Uncommon schools, will be to prepare students to enter, succeed in, and graduate from college.

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 72 Number of Staff 13 Special Programs Community Partnerships • NA • United Neighbors of • Whitman Park School District • • Second Chance • • English Language Learners 0% 10% • • • Students Receiving Special 9% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate NA* 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Daily After-School • NA NA* 91% Student Attendance Enrichment Program • • • Teacher Attendance NA* 91% • • • • Student-Teacher Ratio 11:1 11:1 • • • *Data for 2013-14 is not available because this school opened in 2014-15. •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results Results ofof thethe annualannual surveysurvey takentaken byby 3549% students, of parents teachers, at Uncommon and parents Camden on the Prep climate on the and climate culture and of culture the school. of the This school. represents NA of students, NA of school staff, and 49% of parents at Uncommon Camden Prep.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and NA NA 79% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual NA NA 79% emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and NA NA 99% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications NA NA 97% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction NA NA 98% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the NA NA 100% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

AllAll information information reflects reflects most most recent recent and complete and complete available available data as dataof January as of 30, January 2015. 30, 2015. 49 ForFor more more detailed detailed information, information, please please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usvisit www.camden.k12.nj.us. . Page 2 of 2 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Camden’s Pride Elementary School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 879 Beideman Avenue K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08105 3 4 5 (856) 365-1000 Beideman http://www.promiseacademycharter.org/pride 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Rebecca Phelan School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2008 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Marta Cruz Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 46% -1% 21% 66% 75

English Language Arts Growth 36 -9 41 50 19

Mathematics Proficiency 83% -3% 31% 75% 97

Mathematics Growth 39 -29 37 50 29

4th Grade Science 98% 12% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science NA NA 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 63% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making On Track Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document Performing Improvement Progress Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Challenging Classroom Instruction counts more in this rating. Challenging Classroom Instruction 58% Active Student Engagement 83% Positive School Culture 65%

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing ImprovementImprovement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 50 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Camden’s Pride Elementary School

Year Opened 2008 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Light Blue, Navy, Khaki The purpose of Camden’s Pride Charter School is to provide necessary for the development of educated, forward-looking, a nurturing educational environment that instills within its and responsible young adults. students the foundational skills and character attributes

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 240 Number of Staff 44 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Speech Therapy • Camden’s Charter School • Inclusion Network School District • Self-Contained • Allied Resources for Kids • Resource • Garden State Discovery English Language Learners 6% 10% • Museum • RockReach School of Students Receiving Special Dance 8% 19% Education Services • Campbell’s Soup

Student Mobility Rate 2% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • After-School Test • NA 96% 91% Student Attendance Readiness • • Before-School Program • Teacher Attendance 98% 91% • • • • Student-Teacher Ratio 16:1 11:1 • • • •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 183 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 100% of students, 33% of school staff, and 53% of parents at Camden’s Pride Elementary School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 80% 81% 97% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 63% 69% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 63% 60% 96% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 66% 72% 89% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 99% 63% 93% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 72% 84% 89% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. ForAll informationmore detailed reflects information, most please recent visit and www.camden.k12.nj.us complete available. data as of January 30, 2015. Page 2 of 251 For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Camden’s Promise Middle School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 879 Beideman Avenue K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08105 3 4 5 (856) 365-1000 Beideman http://www.promiseacademycharter.org 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Dr. Joseph Conway School Type District School Principal of this School Since 1998 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Marta Cruz Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 48% -3% 21% 66% 78

English Language Arts Growth 47 -10 41 50 79

Mathematics Proficiency 75% -5% 31% 75% 90

Mathematics Growth 56 -16 37 50 86

4th Grade Science NA NA 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 74% 3% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (NA) Fall-to-Winter Growth NA Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 52 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 1 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Camden’s Promise Middle School

Year Opened 1998 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Burgundy, Khaki The purpose of Camden’s Promise Charter School is to academic achievement level, and will therefore focus on provide the youth of Camden with a successful educational fostering strong partnerships between the school, family, and experience. The school acknowledges that both family and community. community involvement are integral to the student’s

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 470 Number of Staff 85 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Speech Therapy • Camden’s Charter School • Inclusion Network School District • Resource • Allied Resources for Kids • Self-Contained • English Language Learners 4% 10% • • • Students Receiving Special 13% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate 1% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Art Club, Creative Writing • Basketball 96% 91% Student Attendance • Computer Club, Band • Baseball • Performing Arts • Cheerleading Teacher Attendance 95% 91% • Newspaper, Board Games • • ELL Tutoring • Student-Teacher Ratio 9:1 11:1 • • •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 518 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 97% of students, 64% of school staff, and 14% of parents at Camden’s Promise Middle School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 76% 80% 91% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 34% 65% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 43% 69% 93% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 31% 77% 87% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 89% 80% 92% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 47% 67% 90% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. ForAll moreinformation detailed reflectsinformation, most please recent visit and www.camden.k12.nj.us complete available. data as of January 30, 2015. Page 2 of 253 For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION - COMPLETE INFORMATION CARD NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS SCHOOL Environment Community Opportunity (ECO) Charter School

SCHOOL MISSION

The Environment Community Opportunity (ECO) Charter School will empower students to realize their vast intellectual and social potential by teaching them to think critically and creatively and by guiding them to unite mastered skills and content knowledge to create and pursue their own opportunities. Our students are the children of Camden -- they will grow to become adept learners, community leaders, and environmental stewards.

Year Opened 2005 817 Carpenter Street, Bridge Complex School Uniform Colors Forest Green, Desert Sand, Chocolate Brown Camden, NJ 08102 (856) 963-2627 www.ecocharterschool.org

Principal Antoinette Dendtler SCHOOL PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIP Parent Contact Tiffany Ballard-Blair Special Programs Community Partnerships • Cooper Medical Center • Campbell’s Soup Neighborhood Grade Levels • Environmental Education • Yale University K 1 2 • Dance • Art Aware • Music • The Religious Society of Friends CBD / 3 4 5 Lanning Square 6 7 8 After-School Programs • Academic Tutoring

School Type District School Renaissance School Charter School

54 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Freedom Prep Charter School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 1000 Atlantic Avenue K 1 2 3 Camden, NJ 08104 4 5 6 7 (856) 962-0769 Liberty Park http://democracyprep.org 8 9 10

2014-15 Principal Ronald C. Brady School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2014 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Theresa Baylock Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 39% -10% 21% 66% 59

English Language Arts Growth 55 -18 41 50 94

Mathematics Proficiency 37% -5% 31% 75% 20

Mathematics Growth 48 -13 37 50 62

4th Grade Science NA NA 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 60% -4% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (STEP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 61% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 55 For moremore detailed detailed information, information, please please visit visitwww.camden.k12.nj.us www.camden.k12.nj.us. . Page 1 of 2 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Freedom Prep Charter School

Year Opened 2012 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Blue, Yellow The mission of Freedom Prep is to educate responsible citizen-scholars for success in the college of their choice and a life of active citizenship.

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 622 Number of Staff 89 Special Programs After-School Programs • Inclusive Co-Teaching • Yearbook, Newspaper School District Classes, Small Group • Korean Club Services • Debate Club • Individualized Planning, • English Language Learners 3% 10% IEP & 504 Plan • Community Partnerships Accommodations Students Receiving Special • Castle 11% 19% • Speech & Language, Education Services Occupational, & Counseling • • Therapies Sports / Athletics Student Mobility Rate 6% 10% • ELL Instruction & • • Soccer Accommodations • Basketball 78% 91% Student Attendance • Korean Language (grade 9) • Flag Football • Track & Field Teacher Attendance 97% 91% • • Student-Teacher Ratio 10:1 11:1 • •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 154 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents <10% of students, NA of school staff, and 19% of parents at Freedom Prep Charter School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 88% NA 76% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 49% NA 76% emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 93% NA 82% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 10% NA 80% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction NA NA 75% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 33% NA 76% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All56 information reflects most recent and complete Allavailable information data as reflects of January most 30, 2015. recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 2 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Katz-Dalsey Academy Charter School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 1725 Park Blvd; 309A Pleasant Street K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08103 3 4 5 (856) 375-1140 Parkside http://www.promiseacademycharter.org/katz 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Tishara Landi School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2013 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Marta Cruz Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 18% -5% 21% 66% 7

English Language Arts Growth 39 34 41 50 34

Mathematics Proficiency 40% 16% 31% 75% 27

Mathematics Growth 58 33 37 50 88

4th Grade Science 63% 13% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science NA NA 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 67% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing ImprovementImprovement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 57 For moremore detailed detailed information, information, please please visit visitwww.camden.k12.nj.us www.camden.k12.nj.us. . Page 1 of 2 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Katz-Dalsey Academy Charter School

Year Opened 2012 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Blue, Gold, Khaki The purpose of Katz-Dalsey Academy Charter School is to development of inquiring, educated, forward-looking, and provide a nurturing educational learning community where all responsible young adults. students acquire the foundational skills necessary for the

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 318 Number of Staff 47 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Speech Therapy • Camden’s Charter School • Inclusion Network School District • Self-Contained • Allied Resources for Kids • Resource • Boys and Girls Club English Language Learners 1% 10% • • • Students Receiving Special 7% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate 4% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Boys and Girls Club • NA 95% 91% Student Attendance • Before-School Program • • • Teacher Attendance 98% 91% • • • • Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1 11:1 • • •

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 126 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 16% of students, 60% of school staff, and 15% of parents at Katz-Dalsey Academy Charter School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 66% 82% 98% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 43% 59% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 60% 66% 99% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 34% 74% 96% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 95% 64% 96% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 68% 70% 85% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All58 information reflects most recent and complete Allavailable information data as reflects of January most 30, 2015. recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usPage 2 of 2. CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION - COMPLETE INFORMATION CARD NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS SCHOOL LEAP Academy University Charter School (K-8)

SCHOOL MISSION

The mission of the LEAP Academy is to enhance opportunities for the children and families of Camden through the collaborative design, implementation, and integration of education, health, and human services programs, and through community development.

Year Opened 1997 School Uniform Colors Khaki, Blue Lower Elementary 639 Cooper Street Camden, NJ 08102 SCHOOL PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIP Upper Elementary 549 Cooper Street Special Programs Community Partnerships Camden, NJ 08102 • Focus on STEM and College • School-based health center, (856) 614-0400 Preparation counseling, and behavior health www.leapacademycharter.org • Fabrication Lab for multi-disciplinary, services project-based learning • Law clinics operated by Rutgers Law School 2014-15 Principal • Expanded Learning Time Jovita Veguilla (Grades K-3) • Partnerships with Rutgers University, • Rutgers Early Learning Research Academy Nancy Ruiz (Grades 4-6) Rowan University, and Camden Jorge Calixto (Grades 7-9) County College • Service Learning Opportunities • Family trainings, adult education, and Parent Contact for Enrollment other support programs Sports / Athletics Norma Agron • Basketball • Softball (856) 614-5089 After-School Programs • Baseball [email protected] • Targeted Tutoring Support in • Volleyball Enrichment Activities, including academic clubs, music, dance, Parent Contact for Parent Programs sports, and others Vanessa Jones • Summer Intensive Program (856) 614-5617 for students facing academic [email protected] difficulties and new students

Neighborhood Grade Levels K 1 2 Cooper Grant 3 4 5 Waterfront 6 7 8

School Type District School Renaissance School Charter School

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 59 For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS

CAMELOT

Website www.cameloteducation.org

The Camden City School District partners with Camelot to offer alternative education options for students who have struggled to succeed in traditional school settings.

Camden City Transition Academy In this program, offered at the Mickle campus at Washington, students take classes at the same pace as their peers in a smaller learning environment with structured behavior supports. For more information, including how to request enrollment, contact your child’s school.

Eligibility requirements Students in grades 7-12 with severe disciplinary infractions including:

• Violent or threatening behavior or misconduct, long-term suspension, or expulsion;

• Possession of a weapon, as defined by State law;

• Display or use of a controlled substance;

• Commission of a criminal act; or

• Under court-appointed juvenile probation.

60 CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS

CATHOLIC PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS (CPS)

Schools’ Mission Catholic Partnership Schools are a safe, nurturing environment that empower students to develop confidence in themselves and their potential. Professional educators, in partnership with families, provide an academically rigorous, faith-based, and student-centered education that prepares students for a successful transition into high school and beyond.

Program Offerings • Before and after-school programs • Summer enrichment programs • Technology in the classroom • Athletic programs • Choir, band, art, boat-building aviation, and robotics clubs • More than $150,000 in private high school scholarships awarded to CPS graduates each year

Grade Levels K-8 Website www.catholicpartnershipschools.org

Holy Name School St. Cecilia School Address 700 N 5th Street, Camden, NJ 08102 Address 4851 Camden Avenue, Pennsauken, Phone Number (856) 365-7930 NJ 08110 Contact for Enrollment Patricia Quinter, Principal Phone Number (856) 662-0149 Contact for Enrollment Sr. Alicia Perna Sacred Heart Grade School Address 404 Jasper Street, Camden, NJ 08104 St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral School Phone Number (856) 963-1341 Address 2907 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08105 Contact for Enrollment Janet Williams, Principal Phone Number (856) 964-4336 Contact for Enrollment Frances Montgomery, Principal St. Anthony of Padua School Address 2824 River Road, Camden, NJ 08105 Phone Number (856) 966-6791 Contact for Enrollment Mary Burke, Principal

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BASIC INFORMATION CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Sample Family School

This section provides basic information about the school, including Neighborhood Grade Levels 123 School Lane K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08103 3 4 5 (123)456-7890 Parkside where it is and how parents can get in touch. 6 7 8 http://www.camden.k12.nj.us

2014-15 Principal Jane Doe School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Kate Smith Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State 1 than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 51% 5% 21% 66% 85 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD English Language Arts Growth 39 -5 41 50 35 Mathematics Proficiency 51% 3 31% 75% 48

Mathematics Growth 61 7 37 50 92 Sample Family School 4th Grade Science 81% -2% 53% 89% NA 8th Grade Science 68% 5% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making Neighborhood Grade Levels On Track Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document Performing ImprovementImprovement Progress Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student 2 2 123 School Lane 2 4 Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Instruction K 1 2 counts more in this rating.

Camden, NJ 08103 Challenging Classroom Instruction 53% Active Student Engagement 66% Positive School Culture 41% 3 4 5 (123)456-7890 Parkside 3 Academic School http://www.camden.k12.nj.us 6 7 8 SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track 2014-15 Principal Jane Doe 5 School Type District School combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 1 of 2 Parent Contact Kate Smith Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State 1 Year of the Information Card than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 51% 5% 21% 66% 85

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Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA

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CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE 63 1 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Sample Family School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 123 School Lane K 1 2 Sample Family School Camden, NJ 08103 3 4 5 (123)456-7890 Parkside http://www.camden.k12.nj.us 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Jane Doe School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Kate Smith Charter School

Neighborhood Grade Levels ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math 2 2 2 4 Under Needs Making 123 School Lane On Track K 1 2 test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. Performing Improvement Progress Camden, NJ 08103 Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating. This school performed better 3 4 5 2014 Change District State (123)456-7890 Parkside than % of similar public schools 3 English Language Arts Proficiency 51% 5% 21% 66% 85 6 7 8 http://www.camden.k12.nj.us English Language Arts Growth 39 -5 41 50 35

Mathematics Proficiency 51% 3 31% 75% 48 2014-15 Principal Jane Doe 5 School Type District School Mathematics Growth 61 7 37 50 92 Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School 4th Grade Science 81% -2% 53% 89% NA Parent Contact Kate Smith Charter School 8th Grade Science 68% 5% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE SCHOOL VISIT

This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making On Track This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document Performing ImprovementImprovement Progress Under Needs Making Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student On Track Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Instruction test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. Performing Improvement Progress counts more in this rating. Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating. Challenging Classroom Instruction 53% Active Student Engagement 66% Positive School Culture 41%

Academic School This school performed better SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit 2014 Change District State The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making 4 than % of similar public schools On Track Grade Levels combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress English Language Arts Proficiency 51% 5% 21% 66% 85 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 1 of 2 The gradeEnglish levels Language thatArts Growth each school39 serves-5 are41 listed50 in a darker35 blue color.

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8th Grade Science 68% 5% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA 5 School Type SCHOOL VISIT For each school, there is a check mark next to which type of public school This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making On Track it is – aCamden traditional educators. The team District used a checklist school, to document a newPerforming renaissanceImprovementImprovement school,Progress or Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Instruction a charter school.counts more in this rating.

Challenging Classroom Instruction 53% Active Student Engagement 66% Positive School Culture 41%

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 1 of 2

64 CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Sample Family School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 123 School Lane K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08103 3 4 5 (123)456-7890 Parkside http://www.camden.k12.nj.us 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Jane Doe School Type District School CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: Parent Contact Kate Smith Charter School ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math Under Needs Making Sample Family School test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. On Track Performing Improvement Progress FAMILY SCHOOLS Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating.

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 51% 5% 21% 66% 85 Neighborhood Grade Levels English Language Arts Growth 39 -5 41 50 35 Mathematics Proficiency 51% 3 31% 75% 48 This section provides123 School data Lane about the school’s academic performance, K 1 2 Mathematics Growth 61 7 37 50 92

Camden, NJ 08103 4th Grade Science 81% -2% 53% 89% NA compared to similar schools. 3 4 5 (123)456-7890 Parkside 8th Grade Science 68% 5% 32% 79% NA Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA http://www.camden.k12.nj.us 6 7 8 SCHOOL VISIT 2014-15 Principal Jane Doe School Type District School This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making On Track Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document Performing ImprovementImprovement Progress Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Instruction Parent Contact Kate Smith Charter School counts more in this rating.

Challenging Classroom Instruction 53% Active Student Engagement 66% Positive School Culture 41%

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math On Track Under Needs Making combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress On Track test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. Performing Improvement Progress 6 Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating. All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 1 of 2

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools

7 English Language Arts Proficiency 51% 5% 21% 66% 85

8 English Language Arts Growth 39 -5 41 50 35

9 Mathematics Proficiency 51% 3 31% 75% 48

10 Mathematics Growth 61 7 37 50 92

11 4th Grade Science 81% -2% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 68% 5% 32% 79% NA

12 Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making On Track Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document Performing ImprovementImprovement Progress Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student 6 AcademicEngagement, and Positive Performance School Culture. Instruction Rating counts more in this rating. Each schoolChallenging Classroom receives Instruction 53%one of fourActive Studentacademic Engagement 66% performancePositive ratings: School Culture Under 41% Performing, Needs Improvement, Making Progress, or On Track. For family Academic School schools, thisSCHOOL rating QUALITY is based RATING on the school’s PerformanceNJ ASK proficiencyVisi andt growthThe resultsschool’s Academic for Performance grades and School 3-8 Visit (see are definitionsUnder onNeeds next Makingpage), compared On Track to similarcombined public to equal this schools overall Academic in Quality New Rating. Jersey.Performing The groupImprovement of similarProgress schools are New Jersey public schools where 80% or more of students receive free All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. or reduced-priceFor more detailed information, lunch. please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usFor family schools,. this includes 280 schoolsPage 1 of 2 across New Jersey (Source: NJ Department of Education, www.state. nj.us/education/data).

The academic performance rating takes both proficiency and growth into account, but the school’s growth counts twice as much as proficiency. This allows parents to see the progress schools are making to improve student learning. See Appendix A for more detailed information.

Note: in order to determine an academic performance rating for a school, the school must include, at a minimum, students in grades 3 and 4, since those are the first grade levels in which students take the state tests and two years of data are needed to create a growth score. Schools with grades K-3 report an early childhood readiness indicator, which shows the school’s progress with student literacy in the early grades (see early childhood readiness section on page 69).

CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE 65 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Sample Family School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 123 School Lane K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08103 3 4 5 (123)456-7890 Parkside http://www.camden.k12.nj.us 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Jane Doe School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School Information on Page 1

Parent Contact Kate Smith Charter School Academic Performance ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math Under Needs Making On Track test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. Performing Improvement Progress 6 Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating.

CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD

This school performed better Sample Family School 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools

Neighborhood Grade Levels 51% 5% 21% 66% 85 123 School Lane K 1 2 7 English Language Arts Proficiency Camden, NJ 08103 3 4 5 (123)456-7890 Parkside http://www.camden.k12.nj.us 6 7 8

8 English Language Arts Growth 39 -5 41 50 35 2014-15 Principal Jane Doe School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Kate Smith Charter School 51% 3 31% 75% 48 9 Mathematics Proficiency ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math Under Needs Making On Track test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. Performing Improvement Progress 10 Mathematics Growth 61 7 37 50 92 Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating.

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools 11 81% -2% 53% 89% NA 4th Grade Science English Language Arts Proficiency 51% 5% 21% 66% 85

English Language Arts Growth 39 -5 41 50 35

8th Grade Science 68% 5% 32% 79% NA Mathematics Proficiency 51% 3 31% 75% 48

Mathematics Growth 61 7 37 50 92

12 Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA 4th Grade Science 81% -2% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 68% 5% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT SCHOOL VISIT This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making On Track Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document Performing ImprovementImprovement Progress This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student Under Needs Making Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Instruction Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document On Track counts more in this rating. Performing ImprovementImprovement Progress Challenging Classroom Instruction 53% Active Student Engagement 66% Positive School Culture 41% Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student

Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Instruction Academic School 7 Englishcounts more in this Language rating. Arts Proficiency SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track Challenging Classroom Instruction 53% Active Student Engagement 66% Positive School Culture 41% combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. Elementary and middle school students could achieve one of three For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 1 of 2 results on the NJ ASK: Partially Proficient, Proficient,Academic or AdvancedSchool SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit Proficient. The card shows the percentage of the school’s students The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track in gradescombined 3-8 to equal (or, this overallfor Academic whichever Quality Rating. of thosePerforming gradeImprovement levels theProgress school serves) who scored Proficient or Advanced Proficient on the 2014 NJ ASK All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. EnglishFor moreLanguage detailed information, Arts please visit test. www.camden.k12.nj.us It also. shows the percentage point Pagechange 1 of 2 in proficiency from the previous year.

For example, if a school’s 2014 proficiency is 25% and its change is +5%, that means that in the spring of 2014, 25% of students in the school achieved proficiency in English Language Arts, and that represents a five percentage point increase from the school’s proficiency results in 2013.

In all cases, the most complete dataset available is used. For District schools, the source is the complete testing file provided to the District by the NJ DOE, which includes all valid scores. For charter schools, the source is www.state.nj.us/education/data, where published grade-level results were combined to create an overall proficiency percentage.

This row of the information card also shows the percentage of students who reached proficiency in the District as a whole (includes District schools only), and the state as a whole (includes district and charter schools).

66 CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Sample Family School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 123 School Lane K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08103 3 4 5 (123)456-7890 Parkside http://www.camden.k12.nj.us 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Jane Doe School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School Information on Page 1

Parent Contact Kate Smith Charter School Academic Performance ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math Under Needs Making On Track test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. Performing Improvement Progress 6 Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating.

CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD

This school performed better Sample Family School 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools

Neighborhood Grade Levels 51% 5% 21% 66% 85 123 School Lane K 1 2 7 English Language Arts Proficiency Camden, NJ 08103 3 4 5 (123)456-7890 Parkside http://www.camden.k12.nj.us 6 7 8

8 English Language Arts Growth 39 -5 41 50 35 2014-15 Principal Jane Doe School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Kate Smith Charter School 51% 3 31% 75% 48 9 Mathematics Proficiency ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math Under Needs Making On Track test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. Performing Improvement Progress 10 Mathematics Growth 61 7 37 50 92 Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating.

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools 11 81% -2% 53% 89% NA 4th Grade Science English Language Arts Proficiency 51% 5% 21% 66% 85

English Language Arts Growth 39 -5 41 50 35

8th Grade Science 68% 5% 32% 79% NA Mathematics Proficiency 51% 3 31% 75% 48

Mathematics Growth 61 7 37 50 92

12 Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA 4th Grade Science 81% -2% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 68% 5% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA

Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Instruction Academic School (Continuedcounts more from in this rating. English Language Arts Proficiency section) SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track Challenging Classroom Instruction 53% Active Student Engagement 66% Positive School Culture 41% combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. To show how the school performed compared to schools that serve For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 1 of 2 Academic School similar students,SCHOOL QUALITYthe SIC RATING uses a peer group ofPerformance public schools in VisiNewt Jersey whose student populations represent 80% or more receiving The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track free orcombined reduced-price to equal this overall Academic lunch. Quality This Rating. peer groupPerforming containsImprovement 280Progress public schools in New Jersey (Source: NJ Department of Education, www.state.nj.us/ All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. education/dataFor more detailed information,). For please example,visit www.camden.k12.nj.us in the. last column on the right above,Page 1 of 2 you can see that the school performed better than 85% of these schools in the area of English Language Arts proficiency.

8 English Language Arts Growth This shows the Student Growth Percentile (SGP) for each school. SGP is a calculation by the NJ DOE, which shows how much the school’s results on the NJ ASK English Language Arts test improved from the previous year. SGP is calculated by looking at students with the same result in the previous year, and comparing how much they improved on the test in the next year. Schools with students who started with similar results and improved more have higher SGPs, and schools whose students improved less have lower SGPs. More information from the state on SGP can be found here: www.state.nj.us/education/njsmart/ performance.

The SGP information on the SICs also shows whether the SGP improved from the previous year, and compares each school’s SGP to the district (District schools only) and state (includes district and charter schools). It also shows how each school’s SGP compares to New Jersey schools that serve similar students. For example, in the last column on the right above, you can see that the school performed better than 35% of these schools in its English Language Arts growth.

CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE 67 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Sample Family School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 123 School Lane K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08103 3 4 5 (123)456-7890 Parkside http://www.camden.k12.nj.us 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Jane Doe School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School Information on Page 1

Parent Contact Kate Smith Charter School Academic Performance ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math Under Needs Making On Track test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. Performing Improvement Progress 6 Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating.

CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD

This school performed better Sample Family School 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools

Neighborhood Grade Levels 51% 5% 21% 66% 85 123 School Lane K 1 2 7 English Language Arts Proficiency Camden, NJ 08103 3 4 5 (123)456-7890 Parkside http://www.camden.k12.nj.us 6 7 8

8 English Language Arts Growth 39 -5 41 50 35 2014-15 Principal Jane Doe School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Kate Smith Charter School 51% 3 31% 75% 48 9 Mathematics Proficiency ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math Under Needs Making On Track test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. Performing Improvement Progress 10 Mathematics Growth 61 7 37 50 92 Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating.

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools 11 81% -2% 53% 89% NA 4th Grade Science English Language Arts Proficiency 51% 5% 21% 66% 85

English Language Arts Growth 39 -5 41 50 35

8th Grade Science 68% 5% 32% 79% NA Mathematics Proficiency 51% 3 31% 75% 48

Mathematics Growth 61 7 37 50 92

12 Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA 4th Grade Science 81% -2% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 68% 5% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA

Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Instruction Academic School 9 Mathematicscounts more in this rating. Proficiency SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track Challenging Classroom Instruction 53% Active Student Engagement 66% Positive School Culture 41% combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. See English Language Arts Proficiency; the same information applies For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 1 of 2 for Mathematics. Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress 10 Mathematics Growth

See EnglishAll information reflectsLanguage most recent and Arts complete availableGrowth; data as of January the 30, same 2015. information applies For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 1 of 2 for Mathematics.

11 4th and 8th Grade Science Proficiency Students can achieve one of three results on the NJ ASK Science test: Partially Proficient, Proficient, or Advanced Proficient. Students take the NJ ASK Science test in grade 4 and in grade 8. The SIC shows the percentage of students in each of those grade levels who scored Proficient or Advanced Proficient on the NJ ASK Science test. It also shows the percentage point change in proficiency from the previous year. For example, if a school’s 2014 proficiency is 25% and its change is +5%, that means that in the spring of 2014, 25% of students in the school achieved proficiency in Science, and that represents a five percentage point increase from the school’s proficiency results in 2013. In all cases, the most complete dataset available is used. For District schools, the source is the complete testing file provided to the district by the NJ DOE, which includes all valid scores. For charter and renaissance schools, the source is www.state.nj.us/education/data.

This row of the SIC also shows the percentage of students who reached proficiency in the District as a whole (includes District schools only), and the state as a whole (includes district and charter schools). Please note that NJ DOE does not make growth data available for Science.

68 CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Sample Family School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 123 School Lane K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08103 3 4 5 (123)456-7890 Parkside http://www.camden.k12.nj.us 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Jane Doe School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School Information on Page 1

Parent Contact Kate Smith Charter School Academic Performance ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math Under Needs Making On Track test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. Performing Improvement Progress 6 Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating.

CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD

This school performed better Sample Family School 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools

Neighborhood Grade Levels 51% 5% 21% 66% 85 123 School Lane K 1 2 7 English Language Arts Proficiency Camden, NJ 08103 3 4 5 (123)456-7890 Parkside http://www.camden.k12.nj.us 6 7 8

8 English Language Arts Growth 39 -5 41 50 35 2014-15 Principal Jane Doe School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Kate Smith Charter School 51% 3 31% 75% 48 9 Mathematics Proficiency ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math Under Needs Making On Track test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. Performing Improvement Progress 10 Mathematics Growth 61 7 37 50 92 Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating.

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools 11 81% -2% 53% 89% NA 4th Grade Science English Language Arts Proficiency 51% 5% 21% 66% 85

English Language Arts Growth 39 -5 41 50 35

8th Grade Science 68% 5% 32% 79% NA Mathematics Proficiency 51% 3 31% 75% 48

Mathematics Growth 61 7 37 50 92

12 Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA 4th Grade Science 81% -2% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 68% 5% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA

Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Instruction Academic School 12 Earlycounts more Childhood in this rating. Readiness SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track Challenging Classroom Instruction 53% Active Student Engagement 66% Positive School Culture 41% combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. Since NJ ASK only includes grades 3-8, the SICs also include results For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 1 of 2 from an early childhood literacy developmentAcademic assessment for childrenSchool SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit in grades K-3. In District schools, students take Measures of Academic The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track Progresscombined (MAP), to equal this a overall computer-based Academic Quality Rating. interimPerforming assessmentImprovement Progress which measures students’ growth in literacy development over time. All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 1 of 2 The percentage shown represents how much students grew from the first time they took the test in October to the next time they took it in January (e.g. how much did they learn in a three-month time period?). Charter and renaissance schools use either MAP or similar assessments, such as Strategic Teaching and Evaluation of Progress (STEP). The specific early childhood assessment used is listed next to the results. In future years, the SICs will also include year-to-year growth results.

CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE 69 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Sample Family School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 123 School Lane K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08103 3 4 5 (123)456-7890 Parkside http://www.camden.k12.nj.us 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Jane Doe School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD SCHOOL VISIT Parent Contact Kate Smith Charter School ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math Under Needs Making On Track Sample Family School test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. Performing Improvement Progress Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating.

This school performed better 2014 Change District State The school visit is a half-day site visit and walkthrough by Camden than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 51% 5% 21% 66% 85

English Language Arts Growth 39 -5 41 50 35 educators. In addition to the District facilitator,Neighborhood each schoolGrade Levels visit Mathematics Proficiency 51% 3 31% 75% 48 123 School Lane includes two school-based educators (typically school leaders):K 1 2 one Mathematics Growth 61 7 37 50 92 Camden, NJ 08103 4th Grade Science 81% -2% 53% 89% NA

3 4 5 8th Grade Science 68% 5% 32% 79% NA (123)456-7890 Parkside from a CCSD district school and one from a charter or renaissance Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA http://www.camden.k12.nj.us 6 7 8 SCHOOL VISIT school. Visitors use a checklist, shared with eachSchool Type school leader and 2014-15 Principal Jane Doe District School This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making On Track Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document Performing ImprovementImprovement Progress Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Instruction participant in advanceParent Contact of the Kate Smith visit, to document observationsCharter School as a counts more in this rating. Challenging Classroom Instruction 53% Active Student Engagement 66% Positive School Culture 41% group and individually. Academic School ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress Under Needs Making On Track test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. Performing Improvement Progress At the end of the visit, the school visit team meets to determine a All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 1 of 2 summary of the visit, which includes identifying areas of strength This school performed better 2014 Change District State and growth they observed for the school. The schoolthan visit % of similar team public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 51% 5% 21% 66% 85 then meets with the school leader to debrief the visit and share English Language Arts Growth 39 -5 41 50 35 feedback. These visits allow principals and their leadership teams to Mathematics Proficiency 51% 3 31% 75% 48 receive real-time feedback, and provide a professional development Mathematics Growth 61 7 37 50 92 opportunity4th Grade Science to participants. 81% -2% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 68% 5% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA

SCHOOL VISIT

14 Challenging Classroom Instruction 53% 15 Active Student Engagement 66% 16 Positive School Culture 41%

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress 13 School Visit Rating

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. Each schoolFor more detailed receives information, please visitone www.camden.k12.nj.us of four academic. performance ratings:Page 1 of 2 Under Performing, Needs Improvement, Making Progress, or On Track. The school visit rating is based on the results of the facilitator’s and participants’ observation checklists. Observations of classroom instruction received more weight. See Appendix B for more detailed information.

14 Challenging Classroom Instruction This shows the results of the school visit’s observation checklist regarding challenging instruction observed in four to six randomly selected classrooms at various grade levels during the visit. It includes class objectives, lesson structure, and learning strategies, as observed in each of the classrooms.

70 CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Sample Family School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 123 School Lane K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08103 3 4 5 (123)456-7890 Parkside http://www.camden.k12.nj.us 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Jane Doe School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Kate Smith Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 51% 5% 21% 66% 85

English Language Arts Growth 39 -5 41 50 35

Mathematics Proficiency 51% 3 31% 75% 48

Mathematics Growth 61 7 37 50 92

4th Grade Science 81% -2% 53% 89% NA

8th Grade Science 68% 5% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA Information on Page 1 School Visit SCHOOL VISIT

Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Instruction CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD counts more in this rating. Sample Family School 14 Challenging Classroom Instruction 53% 15 Active Student Engagement 66% 16 Positive School Culture 41% Neighborhood Grade Levels 123 School Lane K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08103 3 4 5 (123)456-7890 Parkside http://www.camden.k12.nj.us 6 7 8 Academic School 2014-15 Principal Jane Doe School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School

SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit Parent Contact Kate Smith Charter School ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math Under Needs Making The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are On Track Under Needs Making test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. Performing Improvement Progress On Track Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating. combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress This school performed better 2014 Change District State 15 Active Student Engagement than % of similar public schools English Language Arts Proficiency 51% 5% 21% 66% 85

English Language Arts Growth 39 -5 41 50 35 All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. Mathematics Proficiency 51% 3 31% 75% 48 This showsFor more detailed the information, results please visit of www.camden.k12.nj.us the school. visit’s observation checklistPage 1 of 2 Mathematics Growth 61 7 37 50 92 4th Grade Science 81% -2% 53% 89% NA regarding the level of student engagement during instruction observed in 8th Grade Science 68% 5% 32% 79% NA Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA four to six randomly selected classrooms at various grade levels during SCHOOL VISIT

This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making On Track Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document Performing ImprovementImprovement Progress the visit. It includes the percentage of students on-task and engaged in Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Instruction counts more in this rating. the lessons observed in each of the visited classrooms. Challenging Classroom Instruction 53% Active Student Engagement 66% Positive School Culture 41%

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 16 Positive School Culture For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 1 of 2 This shows the results of the school visits’ observation checklist regarding the consistent and positive school culture observed in common areas and classrooms during the visit. It includes consistent student and staff expectations in classrooms and across the school.

CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE 71 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Sample Family School

Neighborhood Grade Levels 123 School Lane K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08103 3 4 5 (123)456-7890 Parkside http://www.camden.k12.nj.us 6 7 8

2014-15 Principal Jane Doe School Type District School Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School

Parent Contact Kate Smith Charter School

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Sample Family School This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math Under Needs Making test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. On Track Performing Improvement Progress Neighborhood Grade Levels Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating. 123 School Lane K 1 2 Camden, NJ 08103 3 4 5 (123)456-7890 Parkside http://www.camden.k12.nj.us 6 7 8 This school performed better 2014-15 Principal Jane Doe School Type District School 2014 Change District State Principal of this School Since 2000 Renaissance School

than % of similar public schools Parent Contact Kate Smith Charter School SCHOOLEnglish Language QUALITY Arts Proficiency RATING51% 5% 21% 66% 85 ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE This rating is based on the school’s NJ ASK English and Math Under Needs Making On Track test results, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey. Performing Improvement Progress Growth counts twice as much as proficiency in this rating. English Language Arts Growth 39 -5 41 50 35 This school performed better 2014 Change District State than % of similar public schools The schoolMathematics quality Proficiency rating is a combination51% 3 31%of a school’s75% academic48 English Language Arts Proficiency 51% 5% 21% 66% 85 English Language Arts Growth 39 -5 41 50 35

Mathematics Proficiency 51% 3 31% 75% 48 performanceMathematics rating Growth and school visit61 rating,7 37 providing50 a picture92 of Mathematics Growth 61 7 37 50 92

4th Grade Science 81% -2% 53% 89% NA school 4thquality Grade Science that takes into account81% -2% both53% academic89% progressNA based 8th Grade Science 68% 5% 32% 79% NA

Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA on the 8thmost Grade Science recently available assessment68% 5% 32% results79% (SpringNA 2014), SCHOOL VISIT

This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of Under Needs Making Early Childhood Readiness (MAP) Fall-to-Winter Growth 68% Year-to-Year Growth NA Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document On Track and instruction and school culture based on school visit observations Performing ImprovementImprovement Progress Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Instruction counts more in this rating. (Fall 2014), as described above. Those ratings are combined using the Challenging Classroom Instruction 53% Active Student Engagement 66% Positive School Culture 41% SCHOOL VISIT Academic School table below to create the overall school quality rating. SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit This rating is based on an annual school visit by a team of The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making Under Needs Making On Track On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress Camden educators. The team used a checklist to document Performing ImprovementImprovement Progress Challenging Classroom Instruction, Active Student All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. Engagement, and Positive School Culture. Instruction For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 1 of 2 counts more in this rating.

Challenging Classroom Instruction 53% Active Student Engagement 66% Positive School Culture 41%

Academic School SCHOOL QUALITY RATING Performance Visit

The school’s Academic Performance and School Visit are Under Needs Making On Track combined to equal this overall Academic Quality Rating. Performing Improvement Progress

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 1 of 2

Needs Making On Track On Track On Track Improvement Progress

Making Needs Making Making Making Progress Improvement Progress Progress Progress Academic Needs Needs Needs Needs Needs Performance Improvement Improvement Improvement Improvement Improvement

Under Under Under Needs Needs Performing Performing Performing Improvement Improvement

Under Needs Making On Track Performing Improvement Progress

School Visit

In cases where the academic performance rating and school visit rating are the same, the school receives the same quality rating. In cases where the academic performance rating and school visit rating differ by one degree, the academic performance rating becomes the school’s quality rating. In cases where they differ by two degrees, the rating between the two becomes the school’s quality rating.

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CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Sample Family School

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

BASIC INFORMATION Student Enrollment 500 Number of Staff 100 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Behavioral Disabilities • Education Works School District • Cognitively Impaired • Camden County College • Learning Disabilities • Rutgers University • ESL • Rowan University English Language Learners 1% 10% • Speech Therapy • Upward Bound Students Receiving Special 14% 19% This section provides basic information about the school’s mission, Education Services Student Mobility Rate 3% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Core Academic Support • Football Student Attendance 91% 91% its teachers, and its students. • Enrichment • Basketball • Tutoring • Volleyball CAMDEN CITY 90% 91% 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Teacher Attendance • Student Government • Cheerleading • Dance • Cross Country Student-Teacher Ratio 5:1 11:1 • Softball • Baseball Sample Family School • Wrestling SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Results of the annual survey taken by 125 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 65% of students, 50% of school staff, and 10% of parents at Sample Family School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 43% 75% 81% 18 scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Year Opened 1950 Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 19% 59% NA SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Blue, White emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 33% 61% 66% 19 support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Sample Family School is committed to academic excellence technology. We recognize and respect the critical role that Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 17 27% 80% 90% and providing a high quality education in a safe learning parents and community members play and we strive to among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 43% 62% 71% environment through improved curriculum, meaningful strengthen those relationships. with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the -5% 25% 58% assessments, high expectations, and new textbooks and ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 2 of 2 BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

20 Student Enrollment 500 Number of Staff 100 21 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Behavioral Disabilities • Education Works School District • Cognitively Impaired • Camden County College • Learning Disabilities • Rutgers University • ESL • Rowan University English Language Learners 1% 10% 22 • Speech Therapy • Upward Bound Students Receiving Special 23 14% 19% Education Services

24 Student Mobility Rate 3% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Core Academic Support • Football 25 Student Attendance 91% 91% • Enrichment • Basketball • Tutoring • Volleyball 90% 91% 26 Teacher Attendance • Student Government • Cheerleading • Dance • Cross Country 27 Student-Teacher Ratio 5:1 11:1 • Softball • Baseball • Wrestling

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents 17 Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and School Mission 43% 75% 81% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 19% 59% NA This is theemotional school’s safety, and student mission, behavior. provided by the school leader or from the Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and school’s website. 33% 61% 66% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 27% 80% 90% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 18 43% 62% 71% Yearwith the Opened academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the -5% 25% 58% This is theability to year rally to healthy the and school positive outcomes. building was built, which typically is the same as theAll year information the reflects schoolmost recent and completeopened. available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 2 of 2

19 School Uniform Colors This shows the school’s uniform colors. For more information on a school’s uniform, please contact the school.

CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE 73 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Sample Family School Information on Page 2 Basic Information 18 Year Opened 1950 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Blue, White 19 Sample Family School is committed to academic excellence technology. We recognize and respect the critical role that 17 and providing a high quality education in a safe learning parents and community members play and we strive to environment through improved curriculum, meaningful strengthen those relationships. assessments, high expectations, and new textbooks and CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Sample Family School

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS Year Opened 1950 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Blue, White Sample Family School is committed to academic excellence technology. We recognize and respect the critical role that INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS and providing a high quality education in a safe learning parents and community members play and we strive to environment through improved curriculum, meaningful strengthen those relationships. assessments, high expectations, and new textbooks and 20 Student Enrollment 500 Number of Staff 100 21 Special Programs Community Partnerships BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS • Behavioral Disabilities • Education Works INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS School District • Cognitively Impaired • Camden County College Student Enrollment 500 Number of Staff 100 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Behavioral Disabilities • Education Works • Learning Disabilities • Rutgers University School District • Cognitively Impaired • Camden County College • Learning Disabilities • Rutgers University • ESL • Rowan University • ESL • Rowan University English Language Learners 1% 10% 22 English Language Learners 1% 10% • Speech Therapy • Upward Bound • Speech Therapy • Upward Bound Students Receiving Special 14% 19% Education Services

Students Receiving Special Student Mobility Rate 3% 10% 14% 19% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics 23 • Core Academic Support • Football Student Attendance 91% 91% Education Services • Enrichment • Basketball • Tutoring • Volleyball 90% 91% Teacher Attendance • Student Government • Cheerleading • Dance • Cross Country 24 Student Mobility Rate 3% 10% Student-Teacher Ratio 5:1 11:1 • Softball After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Baseball • Wrestling • Core Academic Support • Football 25 Student Attendance 91% 91% • Enrichment • Basketball SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY • Tutoring • Volleyball Results of the annual survey taken by 125 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This 26 Teacher Attendance 90% 91% represents 65% of students, 50% of school staff, and 10% of parents at Sample Family School. • Student Government • Cheerleading Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and • Dance • Cross Country 43% 75% 81% 5:1 11:1 scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. 27 Student-Teacher Ratio Softball Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual • 19% 59% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Baseball • Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 33% 61% 66% • Wrestling support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 27% 80% 90% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 43% 62% 71% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the -5% 25% 58% SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. Results of the annual survey taken by 125 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 2 of 2 represents 65% of students, 50% of school staff, and 10% of parents at Sample Family School.

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 20 43% 75% 81% Studentscheduling, and physical Enrollment safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 19% 59% NA This showsemotional the safety, andnumber student behavior. of students enrolled in the school on October 15 Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 33% 61% 66% of the currentsupport for student school development, year. and overall October instructional quality. 15 is the date the NJ DOE takes an Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications enrollment snapshot. 27% 80% 90% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 43% 62% 71% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the 21 -5% 25% 58% Numberability to rally to healthyof Staffand positive outcomes.

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. This showsFor more detailed the information, number please visit www.camden.k12.nj.usof teachers. who work in the school, as ofPage 2 of 2 December of the current school year.

22 English Language Learners This shows the percentage of students in the school who are English Language Learners, defined as students who receive ESL or bilingual services, in the current school year (as of October 15). It also shows the percentage in all District schools together.

23 Students Receiving Special Education Services This shows the percentage of students in the school who receive special education services in the current school year (as of October 15). It also shows the percentage in all District schools together.

74 CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Sample Family School Information on Page 2 Basic Information 18 Year Opened 1950 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Blue, White 19 Sample Family School is committed to academic excellence technology. We recognize and respect the critical role that 17 and providing a high quality education in a safe learning parents and community members play and we strive to environment through improved curriculum, meaningful strengthen those relationships. assessments, high expectations, and new textbooks and CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Sample Family School

24 Survey Categories Students Staff Parents StudentSafety & Physical Mobility Environment Favorable Rate attitudes towards building use and 43% 75% 81% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. This showsSocial & Emotionalthe percentage Supports Favorable attitudesof students towards social environment, who moved individual from one school to 19% 59% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. anotherTeaching during & Learning the Favorable previous attitudes towardsacademic the academic climateyear, of themeasured school and by identifying the 33% 61% 66% studentssupport who for student were development, enrolled and overall oninstructional October quality. 15 of that year, but not enrolled Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 27% 80% 90% at the sameamong students school and staff, andby how June well the school30. community It also works shows together. the mobility rate for all Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 43% 62% 71% Districtwith schools the academic and together. social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the -5% 25% 58% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 25 StudentFor more detailed information, Attendance please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 2 of 2 This shows the average student attendance rate during the previous school year. It also shows the student attendance rate for all District schools together.

26 Teacher Attendance This shows the average teacher attendance in the previous school year. It also shows the teacher attendance rate for all District schools together.

27 Student-Teacher Ratio This shows the ratio of students to teachers in the building. For example, a school with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 means that for every 13 students, there is one teacher. It also shows the student-teacher ratio for all District schools together

CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE 75 CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Sample Family School

BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS SCHOOL PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS

Student Enrollment 500 Number of Staff 100 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Behavioral Disabilities • Education Works School District • Cognitively Impaired • Camden County College CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD • Learning Disabilities • Rutgers University • ESL • Rowan University English Language Learners 1% 10% This information is provided by the school and the District. All • Speech Therapy • Upward Bound Students Receiving Special 14% 19% Sample Family School Education Services Student Mobility Rate 3% 10% After-School Programs Sports / Athletics information is current as of January 2015. Please note that these • Core Academic Support • Football Student Attendance 91% 91% • Enrichment • Basketball • Tutoring • Volleyball 90% 91% Teacher Attendance • Student Government • Cheerleading • Dance • Cross Country lists are not exhaustive; for additional information, please contact Student-Teacher Ratio 5:1 11:1 • Softball • Baseball • Wrestling Year Opened 1950 the school.SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Blue, White SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY Results of the annual survey taken by 125 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This Sample Family School is committed to academic excellence technology. We recognize and respect the critical role that represents 65% of students, 50% of school staff, and 10% of parents at Sample Family School. Survey Categories Students Staff Parents and providing a high quality education in a safe learning parents and community members play and we strive to Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 43% 75% 81% environment through improved curriculum, meaningful strengthen those relationships. scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 19% 59% NA assessments, high expectations, and new textbooks and emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 33% 61% 66% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 27% 80% 90% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 43% 62% 71% BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the -5% 25% 58% INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. 30 For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 2 of 2 Student Enrollment 500 Number of Staff 100 28 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Behavioral Disabilities • Education Works School District • Cognitively Impaired • Camden County College • Learning Disabilities • Rutgers University • ESL • Rowan University English Language Learners 1% 10% • Speech Therapy • Upward Bound Students Receiving Special 14% 19% Education Services

Student Mobility Rate 3% 10% 29 After-School Programs Sports / Athletics 31 • Core Academic Support • Football Student Attendance 91% 91% • Enrichment • Basketball • Tutoring • Volleyball 90% 91% Teacher Attendance • Student Government • Cheerleading • Dance • Cross Country Student-Teacher Ratio 5:1 11:1 • Softball • Baseball • Wrestling

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 43% 75% 81% 28 Specialscheduling, and Programsphysical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 19% 59% NA This showsemotional thesafety, andSpecial student behavior. Education and ESL/Bilingual programs available in Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 33% 61% 66% the school,support for as student well development, as any and overall other instructional special quality. programs the school offers. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 27% 80% 90% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 43% 62% 71% 29 After-Schoolwith the academic and social life Programs of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the -5% 25% 58% This showsability to rallythe to healthy after-school and positive outcomes. programs the school offers. All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 2 of 2

30 Community Partnerships This shows the community partners the school works with to provide additional services, supports, and experiences to students in the school, and their families.

31 Sports / Athletics This shows the sports and athletic teams offered by the school. For information on season schedules and eligibility, please contact the school.

76 CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD Sample Family School

Year Opened 1950 SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Blue, White Sample Family School is committed to academic excellence technology. We recognize and respect the critical role that and providing a high quality education in a safe learning parents and community members play and we strive to CAMDEN CITY 2014 SCHOOL INFORMATION CARD environment through improved curriculum, meaningful strengthen those relationships. assessments, high expectations, and new textbooks and Sample Family School BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS Student Enrollment 500 Number of Staff 100 Special Programs Community Partnerships • Behavioral Disabilities • Education Works School District • Cognitively Impaired • Camden County College • Learning Disabilities • Rutgers University • ESL • Rowan University English Language Learners 1% 10% • Speech Therapy • Upward Bound Students Receiving Special This section shows the results of the annual School Community 14% 19% Year Opened 1950 Education Services Student Mobility Rate 3% 10% SCHOOL MISSION School Uniform Colors Blue, White After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Core Academic Support • Football Student Attendance 91% 91% Survey completed by students in grades 4-12, families, and school Enrichment Basketball • • • Tutoring • Volleyball Sample Family School is committed to academic excellence technology. We recognize and respect the critical role that 90% 91% Teacher Attendance • Student Government • Cheerleading • Dance • Cross Country and providing a high quality education in a safe learning parents and community members play and we strive to Student-Teacher Ratio 5:1 11:1 • Softball staff. It shows the most recent survey results from fall 2014. The • Baseball environment through improved curriculum, meaningful strengthen those relationships. • Wrestling assessments, high expectations, and new textbooks and change in results from the spring 2014 survey will be available online SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY Results of the annual survey taken by 125 students, teachers, and parents on the climate and culture of the school. This represents 65% of students, 50% of school staff, and 10% of parents at Sample Family School. at www.camden.k12.nj.us. Results are shared in six categories, Survey Categories Students Staff Parents BASIC SCHOOL PROGRAMS Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 43% 75% 81% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual INFORMATION & PARTNERSHIPS 19% 59% NA which are listed and described on the School Information Cards. emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 33% 61% 66% Student Enrollment 500 Number of Staff 100 Special Programs Community Partnerships support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 27% 80% 90% In cases where charter and renaissance• Behavioral schools Disabilities use •a Education different Works among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 43% 62% 71% School District • Cognitively Impaired • Camden County College with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the survey, questions were aligned among• Learningsurveys Disabilities and matched• Rutgers University to -5% 25% 58% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes. • ESL • Rowan University English Language Learners 1% 10% All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. categories. Percentages represent the• Speech percentage Therapy of• Upward respondents Bound For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 2 of 2 Students Receiving Special 14% 19% who feltEducation favorably Services about that category in regards to their school

(net favorability).Student Mobility Rate This section3% 10%also includes the percentage of After-School Programs Sports / Athletics • Core Academic Support • Football Student Attendance 91% 91% respondents who completed the survey.• Enrichment • Basketball • Tutoring • Volleyball 90% 91% Teacher Attendance • Student Government • Cheerleading • Dance • Cross Country Student-Teacher Ratio 5:1 11:1 • Softball • Baseball • Wrestling

SCHOOL COMMUNITY SURVEY

Survey Categories Students Staff Parents Safety & Physical Environment Favorable attitudes towards building use and 43% 75% 81% scheduling, and physical safety attitudes towards the building. Social & Emotional Supports Favorable attitudes towards social environment, individual 19% 59% NA emotional safety, and student behavior. Teaching & Learning Favorable attitudes towards the academic climate of the school and 33% 61% 66% support for student development, and overall instructional quality. Community & Collaboration Belief that there are open and honest communications 27% 80% 90% among students and staff, and how well the school community works together. Family & Community Engagement Parent and community involvement and satisfaction 43% 62% 71% with the academic and social life of the school. School Community Morale Pride and identification with the school’s character, and the -5% 25% 58% ability to rally to healthy and positive outcomes.

All information reflects most recent and complete available data as of January 30, 2015. For more detailed information, please visit www.camden.k12.nj.us. Page 2 of 2

CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE 77 APPENDIX A: Academic Performance Ratings

FAMILY SCHOOLS

These School Information Cards calculate an academic performance score based on the school’s NJ ASK English and mathematics growth and proficiency, compared to similar public schools in New Jersey (those where 80% or more of students receive free or reduced-price lunch). Student growth counts two times as much as proficiency. This methodology is described in the table below:

NJ ASK (PERCENTILE RANK UNWEIGHTED POINTS WEIGHTING TOTAL POINTS WITH SIMILAR SCHOOLS)

English Language 100 2x 200 Arts Growth

English Language 100 1x 100 Arts Proficiency

Mathematics 100 2x 200 Growth

Mathematics 100 1x 100 Proficiency

Total 600

Results are then grouped into rating categories, as outlined below.

CATEGORY SCORE RANGE

Under Performing 199 or below

Needs Improvement 200-299

Making Progress 300-399

On Track 400 or above

78 CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE APPENDIX B: School Visit Rating

SCHOOL VISIT OBSERVATION CHECKLIST

School Site Visit Observation Checklist

School Name Observer Name Site Visit Date / Start Time

I. School Planning: The school leader shared requested information about the school during the visit. Additional items may also be provided by the school leader (optional).

Artifact Provided (Y/ N) • Master schedule/sample student and teacher schedules • Any school-‐wide goals/plan • Sample lesson plan • Example of weekly or PD annual plan Total # Yes (Y):

For two (2) classrooms (chosen by facilitator), school leader provides: CR 1 CR 2 lesson plan, feedback on lesson plan, and record of observations of classroom teacher (Y/N) • Lesson Plan • Feedback on Lesson Plan • Record of Observations of Classroom Teacher (e.g. observation tracker) Total # provided:

II. Common spaces observations: For each, mark ‘Y’ or check ) (√ if observed and leave blank if not observed. Note: visit should include 3 of 5 non-‐classroom observation options, including hallways/class transitions (e.g. a visit could include arrival, breakfast, and hallways/class transition observations).

Hallways/Class Observation Arrival Breakfast Lunch Dismissal Total Transition • Area is clean and well maintained • Common spaces (e.g. stairwells, vestibules) have signage that reinforces the school’s mission, vision, expectations • Expectations for behavior /systems and structures are clear for students and staff and reinforce the norms present in classrooms • If students are ting not mee expectations for behavior/systems and structures, adults are observed correcting students 100% of the time • College/career readiness artifacts are posted/displayed • Students are engaged in purposeful activities during time spent in common spaces in the school • Transitions into/out of common spaces are orderly and efficient Total # Yes (Y) observed:

CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE 79 Appendix B School Visit Observation Checklist

School Site Visit Observation Checklist

III. Classroom Observations: F or each K-‐12 classroom visit, mark ‘Y’ if leave observed, blank if not observed, and write ‘N/A’ if not . applicable

Classroom CR1 CR2 CR3 CR4 CR5 CR6 Room #

Grade Level Subject Area General Education/Special E ducation/Bilingual TOTAL Learning objectives and lesson structure TOTAL • Instructional outcomes are clear and measurable • Agenda posted is detailed and displays clear timing • Class is on-‐pace based on objectives posted and agenda Classroom procedures TOTAL • Teacher uses behavior management system • Students meet stated/posted behavioral expectations • Sense of urgency regarding learning time is demonstrated (e.g. use of timers/countdowns) Learning environment TOTAL • Class-‐/student-‐level growth/ performance trackers are posted and current (can include individualized trackers) • Student work is posted and current • Student binders/notebooks/planners are visible and used Learning strategies TOTAL • Instruction accommodates various learning styles/needs/ readiness levels in reaching -‐ grade level standards • Students generate questions related to the learning objective • Students engage discussion in and provid e feedback that is academically focused to peers • Students explain their thinking and rationale Student-‐centered learning and engagement % % % % % % AVG % % of on-‐task student voices (# students speaking on task/total # students in the room) = X% % of students on-‐task and engaged (# students engaged/total # students in the room) = X% Common instructional practices are used across classrooms (Y/N) If ‘Y’, what practices were observed:

80 CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE The School Information Cards calculate a school visit rating based on Appendix B the results of the observation checklists completed by the school visit facilitators and participants. School visits included reviewing documents of school planning, and completing observations of common spaces and classrooms. The school visit focused on three areas: challenging classroom instruction, positive school culture, and active student engagement. Observations of classroom instruction received more weight, contributing nearly 50 percent of the total rating. The methodology is described in the table below.

SCHOOL VISIT OCCURRENCES WEIGHT TOTAL SIC CATEGORY CHECKLIST SECTION

Part I: School Planning

Artifacts Provided ______/ 4 x1 ______/ 4

Materials provided for 2 classrooms: Challenging • Lesson plan Classroom ______/ 6 x2 Instruction - Part A • Feedback on lesson plan ______/ 12 • Record of observations for classroom teacher

Part II: Common Spaces Observation

Positive School Common Spaces Observation ______/ 21 x1.5 ______/ 31 Culture - Part A

Part IIIA: Classrom Observations

Learning Objectives and ______/ 18 x0.5 ______/ 9 Challenging Lesson Structure Classroom Insturction - Part B Learning Strategies ______/ 24 x3 ______/ 72

Classroom Procedures ______/ 18 x1 ______/ 18 Positive School Culture - Part B Learning Environment ______/ 18 x0.5 ______/ 9

Part IIIB: Classrom Observations

Average % of student- <25% 25-50% 50-75% >75% centered learning (0) (5) (10) (15) x1.5 ______/ 45 Average % of student <25% 25-50% 50-75% >75% Active Student engagement (0) (5) (10) (15) Engagement

Common instructional practices across classrooms <25% 25-50% 50-75% >75% NA NA*

Total ______/ 200

*Due to inconsistencies in how observations were recorded, this observation was excluded.

CAMDEN CITY FAMILY SCHOOL GUIDE 81 School visit results are then grouped into rating categories, as outlined below.

CATEGORY SCORE RANGE

Under Performing 79 or below

Needs Improvement 80-129

Making Progress 130-169

On Track 170 or above

To calculate a percentage for each school visit category on the School Information Cards, results for each category were combined, for a total of up to 200.

SIC CATEGORY TOTAL

Challenging Classroom Instruction 97

Positive School Culture 58

Active Student Engagement 45

Total 200

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