EAST GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EAST GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2011-2012 Annual Report Educating and inspiri ng each student to navigate successfully in a global community Superintendent Sara Magaña Shubel Asst Supt Instruction Jeanne M. Glowicki Asst Supt Business Kevin D. Philipps Address 2915 Hall Street SE Grand Rapids MI 49506 Telephone 616.235.3535 Facsimile 616.235.6730

2012-2013 Board of Education

August 7, 2012 Dear Parents and Community Members: We are pleased to present the Annual Education Report (AER) which provides key information on the 2011-2012 educational progress for the East Grand Rapids Public School District and our individual schools. The AER addresses the complex reporting information required by federal and some requirements of state laws; however, our staff is available to help you understand this information. Please contact Doug Jenkins, Director of Technology and Assessment, at 235-3535 or [email protected] if you need assistance. The AER data packet is available for you to review online at http://goo.gl/p6ypk or you may review a copy in the principal’s office at your child’s school office. This cover letter is available at http://goo.gl/fYpOL. Student Assessment Data − Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP), Michigan Merit Exam (MME), and Michigan’s Alternative Assessment Program (MI-Access) • Presents achievement data for all five tested subjects (mathematics, reading, science, social studies and writing) compared to targets for all students as well as subgroups of students

Brian R. Ellis, President

• Provides achievement data for all five tested subjects (mathematics, reading, science, social studies and writing) for students with significant disabilities (MI-Access or MEAP-Access) compared to targets for all students with disabilities as well as subgroups of students

Robert J. Minnema, Vice President

• Helps readers understand achievement progress within schools and compare these to district and State achievement

Steven W. Edison, Secretary A. Michelle Rabideau, Treasurer Peter G. Ruppert, Trustee

TEACHER QUALITY DATA • Identifies teacher qualifications at district and school levels. • Reports percentage of core academic classes taught by teachers not considered highly qualified to teach such classes.

Beth Milanowski, Trustee

NAEP DATA (NATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS) • Provides state results of the national assessment in mathematics and reading every other year in grades 4 and 8.

Susan C. Levine, Trustee

• Cannot be compared with MEAP results for grades 4 and 8 because there are no national standards.

Top to Bottom Ranking – Detail Data and Status Information used to rank schools is based on the development of the Top to Bottom list of schools and their performance. Each school’s Top to Bottom ranking will be based on student achievement, student growth over time, school improvement over time, and achievement gaps across all five tested subjects (mathematics, reading, science, social studies, and writing). Wealthy Elementary and Breton Downs Elementary schools have been identified as Reward Schools based on the top 5% of the Top to Bottom ranking based on student achievement proficiency, growth in student achievement, and making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status. Lakeside Elementary and East Middle School both made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) and were identified as Focus Schools. ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS (AYP) – DETAIL DATA AND STATUS In addition, Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) status is based on student participation and proficiency in mathematics and reading. Attendance targets must be met for elementary and middle schools and graduation rate targets must be met for high schools and districts. For 2011-2012, East Grand Rapids Public Schools made AYP in mathematics and reading. All schools in the district also made AYP as well as met attendance and graduation rates. East Grand Rapids Public Schools continues to be an outstanding school system with dedicated students, a highly qualified staff and administration, and a Board of Education and community committed to providing an excellent educational program. Our motto, a “Tradition of Excellence,” is both a commitment and an expectation. In all areas of education at East Grand Rapids Public Schools, we strive for collaboration and communication which provides for diverse opinions, thoughtful discussions, and ultimately, outstanding results. While proud of our past achievements, we focus on the future and strive to find new ways to continuously learn and grow. Through the work of our staff and students, and the support of our Board of Education, parents, and community, East Grand Rapids Public Schools will continue to be among the best public school systems in the state of Michigan and the nation. Sincerely,

Sara Magaña Shubel, Ph.D. Superintendent