Brooks Elementary
Learning Community Analysis Project Chelsey Asbury, Steve Baxter, Abby Corliss, Andrea Cuellar, Hope Kloczko, Caitlin McGlothlin, Kristen Pryor, Tryna Putnam, Joel Shipp, and Anna Zimmerman
Physical School Setting
Location: Brooks, Oregon
Grade levels: 2-5
Physical School Setting
Building Layout:
single story on 10 acres More than 13 classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, library, staff room and office space
Classroom Environment:
inviting & safe learning environment most classrooms desks are in small groups or u-shaped students are kind and respectful In general.....small people excited to learn
School Climate
The feel of the school
is
oWarm and inviting oFunctions as a minicommunity oStudent-centered oSafe, Respectful, Responsible
Students regard one another
conversations.
School Climate
Respectfully Listen to one another, engage in mature Sense of community Many of the students are interconnected
(culturally, racially, familial)
Teachers regard one another and students
encouraging, positive, understanding Independent, supportive, respectful
Behavioral models present:
School Climate
3 Bs (safe, respectful, responsible) Hands are for helping not hurting Second step (counselor led) Steps to respect (counselor led)
Most common behavioral issues:
Not keeping hands to self Staying on task (not goofing off)
Funding Resources
Where does the school get its funding?
Some from local sources
Property Taxes Local Option Levies Other
Most school funding comes from the State
State School Fund (SFF) Oregon Common School Fund Other Sources
Funding Resources
What types of grants does the school receive?
21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant
For afterschool programs
Is the school a Title I school? Yes
Oldest and largest federally funded program For students at risk of failure For students living at or near poverty
School Demographics
There are at least 6 languages spoken at Brooks Elementary. They include: English Spanish Russian Hmong Somali Mazatecan 48.6% of the students are classified as ELL.
School Demographics
The variety of languages also reflects the
variety of ethnicities present in the school. According to the school report card, there are representatives in the school from the following races/ethnicities: American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, White, and the broad category of Multi-Racial/Multi-Ethnic.
School Demographics
The entire Gervais School District is classified as a High Poverty School District. As of 2009 the poverty rate was 20%. Additionally, nearly all(if not all) students qualify for free/reduced lunch. There is little information available about the mobility rate other than that there are, in fact, migrant students.
Brooks/Eldriedge Mission Statement:
We, with the involvement of our culturally rich community, will provide a creative, enriching and safe environment, which instills a desire to become a life-long learner and a responsible citizen.
Improvement Plan
We are striving to make progress toward meeting increasing reading and math achievement standards. We know that this task would not be accomplished without the support of families. The staff at both buildings are dedicated to working toward our students continued success.
School Support Systems
Brooks' Support Specialists: 6 LRC Instructional Assistants Behavioral Specialist District Special Educator Director Speech and Language Pathologist Family Support Team Coordinator Psychologist
Instructional Assistant Supports
Instructional assistants that work at the
schools Math and Reading Center (LRC), have lunch and recess duty, and assist in classrooms when available. Additional instructional assistants are present in the Functional Learning Center (FLC). These IAs assist with daily functioning of the students in the self contained classroom.
Behavior Supports and Referrals
All employees can give Behavior Slips to students. Slips are helpful for tracking behavior issues for a student. It is the classroom teacher's responsibility to follow up with students and make sure slips get sent home and signed. The school also gives referrals: Level 1 is a warning (verbal issue), Level 2 (physical harm issue) is suspension, and Level 3 is expulsion (violation of the law).
Behavior Management
Classroom
Is done on an individual/team/teacher basis can give behavior referrals if behavior necessitates
Common Areas
teachers and instructional assistants no set plan observed, school norms 3 Be's
Referring Students to Special Education
Community Outreach and Participation
Parent Involvement:
Field Trips Volunteering in the classroom Parents must complete background check Fewer parents volunteering due to work Teachers have communicated concerns about relying on parent volunteers, especially if the lesson requires an extra person
Community Outreach and Participation
"Parents and Pastries" Students, parents, and staff meet in the library before
school Pastries are provided The three "Bees" are discussed Students participate in a hand pledge Has not happened yet this year, but has been used previously
Community Outreach and Participation
Parent-Teacher Interactions:
Teachers appear to be communicating frequently with parents through phone and email Translators are available for conference calls Newsletters are usually translated for parents, if necessary
Community Outreach and Participation
"Power Hour" Afterschool program for students who are
unable to go home or need extra help Upper grades: Focus on Math Lower grades: Crafts and Movies Includes Snack and break time Length: One hour Grant-funded (Title 1)
ELL School Programs
Identification: Home language survey at start of school year Testing: Woodcock-Muoz Programs for ELL students: daily ELD sheltered classrooms: all ELL students, ESOL-endorsed teacher
ELL School Programs
Instructional Supports/Scaffolds in classrooms: print-rich environment clear instructions emphasis on vocabulary development Professional Development: Yes! Many ESOL-endorsed teachers
ELL School Programs
After-School Support for ELL students: "Power Hour"this year, Math is being used as "a vehicle" to practice English How are parents involved?
Initial identification: parents fill out home language survey Parents can decline the sheltered classroom
ELL Student Perspectives
