Accent on Achievement 2020-2021
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Londonderry School District Accent on Achievement 2020 Accent on Achievement 2020 Table of Contents Introduction………………………………….….….…………………………… 3 Vision, Mission, Motto…………………….….……….………….………………4 Our Shared Beliefs……………...……….….….………………….………………5 District Goals and Strategic Plan………………………………….………………7 District Beliefs and Definitions……………….………………………………...…8 Portrait of a Graduate……………………………………………………………11 Input / Output Indicators………………….….…………………………………12 Aspects of Accomplishment…….….….….……………….….….………………13 Hall of Fame…………………………….….……………………………………15 15-Year Enrollment History………………….….….……………………………16 Five-Year Comparison by Grade Band………………….….….…………………18 Special Education Enrollment……………………………………………………19 School Attendance………….……………………………………………………20 Drop-Out Rate………………………………….….….…………………………21 Adult Education: Student Enrollment Figures……………………………………22 Adult Education: Graduation Rate………….……….….….….….………………23 Post-Secondary Education…………………….….………………………………24 Londonderry High School Class of 2020 Achievements…….……………………25 Distribution of Funds………………….…………………………………………26 Per Pupil Costs……………………………….….….……………………………27 Trends in Enrollment Compared to Tax Rate…………………………….………28 Advanced Placement……………….….………….….….….….…………………29 SAT and College Board Assessment Suite…….….………………………………30 SAT Scores……………….….….………………………………………………..31 Student Achievement Trends…….………………………………………………32 Dual Credit Program…………….….……………………………………………33 Social Emotional Learning – K-5….….….….……………………………………35 Niche Report………………………………………….….………………………37 1 Accent on Achievement 2020 Kindergarten and Elementary Schools……………………………………………38 Londonderry Middle School………………………….….….……………………40 Londonderry High School………………………………….….…………………42 Londonderry High School Celebrates The Class of 2020 Through a Global Pandemic………………………………………………….….…………………..43 Report on Technology……………………………………………………………45 LEO 21, WLLO-LP, and School Web Sites……….….….….……………………46 District Social Media Presence……………………………………………………47 Library Media Collections and Utilization……….….….…………………………48 Educational Level of Professional Staff….…….….….….….…………………….49 Experience Level of Professional Staff…….….….……………………………….50 Community Profile…….…………………………………………………………51 Summary…………………………………………………………………………52 Appendix….….….….……………………………………………………………53 Cover Contest Runner-Up………………………………………………54 School and District Profiles Londonderry School District Profile….….….….….……………55 Moose Hill……….………….……………………..……………57 Matthew Thornton….….….………….….….….….……………59 North School……….….….….…………………………………61 South School……………………………………………………63 Londonderry Middle School…….………………………………65 Londonderry High School………………………………………67 2 Accent on Achievement 2020 Cover designed by 6th grader Mia Huacon. Londonderry Middle School put out a cover contest with an open theme. Using her skills with the Google Suite, Mia created a representation and visual of all the schools in the form of a Google Meet call. Introduction Accent on Achievement provides a descriptive profile of our school district, a progress report which demonstrates the educational effectiveness of our school system, and with careful reflection and analysis may indicate areas for continued change and improvement. The compilation and distribution of this report is in keeping with the School Board’s desire for both accountability and communication with our public. The employees of our district are proud of our educational programs and learner accomplishments. From the onset of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic in March of 2020, the normal operations of the school district changed dramatically for the spring of 2020 as we stayed in remote instruction the entire time; as well as our reopening in August 2020 where we built two schools systems; one in person with public safety measures in place, and one for families wishing to continue in remote instruction. Where it was appropriate to capture these dramatic changes for our school district in Accent on Achievement we did. However, we did not take extra steps to describe and capture the immense effort that went into the two major redesigns of our school system over the last year. We are deeply grateful for the ongoing support of the community during these challenging times. We are humbled by our staff’s dedication to our students over this time period and their willingness to make our school system work despite all these challenges. Included in this report are our goals, beliefs, and values that we believe are necessary components for quality education and the projects, opportunities, and data which indicate the degree of effectiveness and achievement. In addition to the objective, quantifiable data presented in the following pages, a review of the literature on high performing schools identifies several other factors that contribute to their effectiveness. Among these identified factors are strong leadership, school mission focused on students and results, staff agreement on the general approach to teaching and learning, a civil and safe school climate, and a view of schools as problem-solving institutions. It must be understood that no single indicator gives a complete picture. All indicators should be examined and reviewed over time to gain an understanding of the school district’s accomplishments and a clear view of the quality of educational experiences provided for our young people. Whenever possible, comparisons are made using data from the district, state, and the nation. The indicators in this report will be updated annually and will form the basis of continual review and analysis. Londonderry schools have a reputation for excellence. The data in this report provides the vehicle for continuous improvement. 3 Accent on Achievement 2020 Vision, Mission, and Motto Our Shared Vision: The Londonderry School District will provide appropriate individualized academic, social, emotional and physical learning opportunities in order to establish a dynamic foundation for quality education and continued student growth. Our Mission: Our mission is to provide all students with the vision, skills, and knowledge necessary to maximize their individual potential. Central to this accomplishment is the collaboration among all shareholders and disciplines so that students can become contributing members of society and appreciate that learning is a life-long process. Our Motto: “Giving Wings to Children’s Dreams” 4 Accent on Achievement 2020 Our Shared Beliefs We believe that all members of our community are responsible for student learning and performance. Furthermore, we believe that Students • Are successful learners, but at different rates and under different conditions • Are excited about and fully engaged in their learning • Are prepared to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world • Have a vision of their future • Respect varied viewpoints, cultural diversity and individual differences • Are safe • Have equal access to information and educational opportunity • Are all included and challenged to achieve their highest individual potential • Use the community as their classroom Parents and Community Members • Are important teachers inside and outside our schools • Are supportive of staff and schools both as partners in governance and in providing resources • Encourage and support children • Continue learning in our schools • Expect children to work hard, persevere and display commitment in order to achieve in school and in life • Respect varied viewpoints, cultural diversity and individual differences • Work as partners with the school district in accepting responsibility and finding solutions for unacceptable student behavior Schools • Are continuously evolving • Are designed to personalize instruction for students • Engage families and are supportive of them • Provide a clean and safe environment • Have appropriately designed facilities that provide a positive learning environment for all students • Are responsive and accountable to the community • Extend beyond the classroom Curriculum and Instruction • Are designed to meet the needs of all students • Are organized by defined learning standards • Are designed to enhance learning for the future • Are utilized by a community of life-long learners • Engage students in individual and group learning activities 5 Accent on Achievement 2020 Staff • Encourages and practices teamwork • Communicates appropriately • Uses research and data as part of the decision-making process • Respects varied viewpoints, cultural diversity and individual differences • Seeks ways to provide instructional methods that reach students whose learning style is different from our present model • Reflects upon their practices through continued professional development • Looks and thinks long term • Encourages students to have a vision of their future • Participates in and implements the long range vision of the district community • Has high expectations and is accountable for student achievement • Implements programs • Engages in individual and group learning activities School Board • Develops, reviews, and supports policies • Supports the district’s vision through effective communication, efficient and effective operations • Provides the staff with the tools and support necessary to provide the most effective instructional program possible for all students • Accepts responsibility for overall student and program performance • Respects varied viewpoints, cultural diversity and individual differences 6 Accent on Achievement 2020 District Goals and Strategic Plan Since March of 2020, with the onset of the global pandemic, we have