Orchard Park Elementary School 600 Toccoa Highway Westminster, SC 29693
2015
South Carolina State Report Card
State and federal laws require public schools to release report cards to the public each year. This year, the report card has been updated to reflect changes in reporting directed by the SC Education Oversight Committee. Schools will not be rated for state accountability purposes until Fall 2017 when the state will transition to a single accountability system. The following reports student performance in school year 2014-15.
Grades: Enrollment: School Phone: School Website:
PK-5 Elementary Principal: 381 students Superintendent: 864-886-4515 Board Chair: http://www.oconee.k12.sc.us/OrchardPark.cfm
Rosemary A. Wise Dr. Michael Thorsland Andy Inabinet
WORLD CLASS SKILLS & LIFE AND CAREER CHARACTERISTICS Our school is helping all students develop the world class skills and life and career characteristics of the Profile of the Graduate by …
Profile of the SC Graduate World Class Knowledge • Rigorous standards in language arts and math for career and college readiness • Multiple languages, science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), arts and social sciences* World Class Skills • Creativity and innovation • Critical thinking and problem solving • Collaboration and teamwork • Communication, information, media and technology • Knowing how to learn Life and Career Characteristics • Integrity • Self-direction • Global perspective • Perseverance • Work ethic • Interpersonal skills * 21st Century core courses in Social Sciences include History, Geography, Economics, Government and Civics.
The administration, teachers, and staff at Orchard Park Elementary recognize the importance of developing and expanding meaningful partnerships with our families, community, and business leaders. During the 2014-15 school year, our goal to build and strengthen these coalitions was fundamental to fostering a learning environment that focused on the academic and social successes of all students. Our school is helping all students develop the world class skills and life and career characteristics of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate with a variety of programs and practices geared towards teaching critical thinking, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. Helping students develop a love for learning is fundamental to building a strong academic foundation to prepare all students for high school, college, careers, and life-long learning. Teachers strive to provide an instructional environment with high expectations for student performance and rigorous standards in all content areas. Rigor in the classroom will help students realize they are capable of achieving greater academic goals. Results from MAP testing, given three times throughout the academic year, are used to drive instruction and are also a way to help students be aware of their achievements and take a personal interest in their growth. Data notebooks are maintained to chart student progress and provide each student with a visual and hands-on approach to taking personal responsibility for learning. Administration, teachers, and staff work collaboratively to ensure consistency and program successes. Student participation in competitions such as Math Madness, Future Chefs, and Battle of the Books increased the opportunity for student collaboration, problem solving, and critical thinking. There are various programs designed to foster student leadership, teamwork, and community service such as student council, safety patrols, “Money Cents”, March of Dimes, Jump Rope for Heart, food drives, schoolcommunity projects, media assistants, morning news team, drama club, and character education. Parents and community leaders are valued as strong advocates and as a viable support system. Their participation in and/or contribution to the School Improvement Council, Parent Café, Literacy Night, visual and performing arts events, mentoring program, volunteer readers, “All Pro Dads” breakfast program, career day, and guest speakers supports our efforts in developing the interpersonal skills students will need to succeed in the real world. Orchard Park Elementary stakeholders realize what happens here positively impacts the futures of each of our students. Therefore, we are committed to maintaining a culture of excellence, where all stakeholders will find it to be the place where a love of learning is continually cultivated. It is our mission to help all students develop the skills and mindset necessary to be successful in a post-secondary setting, the workforce, and be prepared for the 21st century. Rosemary A. Wise, Principal Butch Rowland, SIC Chair
ORCHARD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12/10/2015
KNOWLEDGE The ACT Aspire assessment was given to students in grades 3-8 in Spring 2015. Students were assessed in the subject areas of Reading, English, Mathematics and Writing
READING
ENGLISH 48
Orchard Park Elementary School
63.7%
Oconee School District
68.3%
Elem Schools with Students Like Ours
62.9%
59
47
1,503
Statewide
1,100
542
343
80
72
105,684
78,337
24,733
12
16
18
School: Grade 5
25
41,271
108,107
34
18
10
12
68
1,365
6
19
19
24
18
99
49
1,570
695
75
963
2,360
945
23.9%
31
75
99
28
32
133
58
15.5%
59,092
90,980
114,023
57,428
5,426
68,628
165,272
64,594
24.4%
46.7% 15
21
27
14
22
3.9%
34.0% 34.0% 21
27
8
5
48
8
8.2% 8.2%
42.6% 42.6% 8
21
10.8%
933
5
21
WRITING
60
School: Grade 3
13
29.6%
16
School: Grade 5
87,991
11
6
MATHEMATICS
School: Grade 4
75,070
6
17
72.2%
Statewide
106
31.1% 21
46.7%
66
15.1% 15
Elem Schools with Students Like Ours
40
7
65.6%
50.3%
1,568
37.2%
52.8%
Oconee School District
1,272
27.0% 112,368
45.2%
74
1,080
21
18
67.9%
Orchard Park Elementary School
51
36.3% 63
School: Grade 4
25
25.6% 1,607
School: Grade 3
18
14
24
20
11
24
19
20.4%
59.2% 59.2%
ACT Readiness Levels Exceeding Results for groups with 4 or fewer students are not shown
Ready
Close
1872
342
76%
In Need of Support
256
Student Counts
% Exceeding and Ready
N/A-Not Applicable
N/AV-Not Available
Abbreviations for Missing Data N/C-Not Collected N/R-Not Reported
I/S-Insufficient Sample
ORCHARD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12/10/2015
KNOWLEDGE The SC Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (SCPASS) was given to students in grades 4 - 8 in Spring 2015. Students were assessed in the subject areas of Science and Social Studies.
Science Our School
6.1% 12.3% 22.7%
Exemplary
demonstrated exemplary performance in meeting the grade level standard
61.7% 51.8% 44.9%
Met
met the grade level standard
Elementary Schools with Students Like Ours
32.2% 36.1% 32.3%
Not Met
did not meet the grade level standard
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Elementary Schools Statewide
Social Studies 19.1% 28.1% 36.7%
Exemplary
demonstrated exemplary performance in meeting the grade level standard
59.1% 47.6% 39.2%
Met
met the grade level standard
21.7% 24.5% 24.0%
Not Met
did not meet the grade level standard
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Science SCPASS Our School: Percent Met and Above for each grade level 4th grade 5th grade 70.5 64.8
Social Studies SCPASS Our School: Percent Met and Above for each grade level 4th grade 5th grade 83.6 72.2 Note: Results include SC-Alt assessment results.
Exemplary Met
"Exemplary": student demonstrated exemplary performance in meeting the grade level standard. "Met": student met the grade level standard.
Not Met "Not Met": student did not meet the grade level standard.
Elementary Schools with Students Like Ours are elementary schools with poverty indices of no more than 5% above or below the index for the school.
N/A-Not Applicable
N/AV-Not Available
Abbreviations for Missing Data N/C-Not Collected N/R-Not Reported
I/S-Insufficient Sample
ORCHARD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12/10/2015
OPPORTUNITIES For students to meet the profile of the SC Graduate Our School
Change from Last Year
Elementary Schools with students like ours
80.7
Down from 86.6%
N/A
Attendance Rate With disabilities Out of school suspensions or expulsions for violent and/or criminal offenses
95.3 21.1
Down from 96.1% Up from 19.5%
95.5 13.5
0.0
No change
0.0
Percentage of students served by gifted and talented programs Percentage of students retained
8.7 1.7
Up from 6.7% Up from 1.4%
5.8 1.4
62.9 91.4 89.9 93.1 $50,321 10.4 days
Down from 67.6% Down from 91.9% Down from 92.7% Down from 95.3% Up 0.6% Up from 6.8 days
60.9 80.6 87.9 95.0 $48,253 10.4 days
0.0
N/A
0.5
1.0 15.7 to 1 86.5 Good Poor Yes 100.0 Good 13.0
Down from 5.0 Down from 90.1% No change N/A No change Up from 92.8% Down from Excellent N/A
4.0 20.0 to 1 89.5 Good Poor Yes 100.0 Excellent 14.8
32.4
N/A
25.4
>100 Mbps 76-100% 0.8 2.1 0.0 $10,592 64.1 65.8
N/C N/C N/C N/C No change Up 6.2% Up from 63.9% Up from 64.9%
N/A N/A 0.7 2.0 0.0 $8,026 65.7 67.0
Students (n = 381) Percent of students participating in Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF; homeless, foster, or migrant students (poverty index)
Teachers (n = 35) Percentage of teachers with advanced degrees Percentage of teachers on continuing contract Teachers returning from previous year Teacher attendance rate Average teacher salary* Professional development days / teacher Percentage of teacher vacancies for more than 9 weeks
School Principal's years at school Student-teacher ratio in core subjects Prime instructional time Opportunities in the arts Opportunities in foreign languages AdvancEd (SACS) accreditation Parents attending conferences Character development program Avg. age of books / electronic media in the school library Number of resources available per student in the school library media center Bandwidth capacity per student Percent of classrooms with wireless access District-issued learning devices per student District-issued technology devices per teacher Percentage of classes not taught by highly qualified teachers Dollars spent per pupil** Percent of expenditures for instruction** Percent of expenditures for teachers' salaries**
Up from 8.3 to 1
* Includes current year teachers contracted for 190 days or more. ** Prior year audited financial data are reported.
N/A-Not Applicable
N/AV-Not Available
Abbreviations for Missing Data N/C-Not Collected N/R-Not Reported
I/S-Insufficient Sample
ORCHARD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12/10/2015
OPPORTUNITIES Evaluations by Teachers, Students, and Parents Evaluations by Teachers, Students, and Parents Teachers 35 49.0 66.0 46.0
Number of surveys returned Percent satisfied with learning environment Percent satisfied with social and physical environment Percent satisfied with school-home relations
Students* 51 94.0 92.0 96.0
Parents* 23 91.0 83.0 77.0
* Only students at the highest elementary school grade and their parents were included.
State Ratings History of School Year 2014 2013 2012
Absolute Rating
Growth Rating
Average Average Average
Average Below Average Average
Based on state law, schools will not be rated for state accountability purposes until Fall 2017.
Additional Resources SC State Content Standards Family-Friendly Guides to the SC Content Standards 2014-15 Accountability Manual Report Card Data Files ESEA Data Files
N/A-Not Applicable
N/AV-Not Available
Abbreviations for Missing Data N/C-Not Collected N/R-Not Reported
I/S-Insufficient Sample
