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MINNEOTA PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 414
2006-07
ANNUAL REPORT ON CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
VISION STATEMENT
“Learners in continuous pursuit of
excellence.”
The Annual Report on Curriculum,
Instruction, and Student Performance for 2006 – 2007 is published in
order to keep patrons of District #414 informed of the school
district’s continued commitment to quality education and programs to
meet the needs of all students as well as the Minnesota Graduation
Standards.
For further information regarding
curriculum (subject matter), instruction (teaching methods), and
student performance (test results), you can call and talk to John
Kraker, Superintendent of Schools; Todd Griepentrog, High School
Principal; Harlen Ulrich, Elementary Principal; or Susan Bowen,
School Counselor.
DISTRICT #414 EDUCATIONAL
GOALS
| GOAL 1 |
Students will have educational opportunities focused on
excellence. |
| Strategies |
- The district will work toward building a Personal
Growth Plan for each student and staff member
- Methods and use of evaluations which drive
improvement for student achievement and staff will be
identified and implemented.
- Building goals will be respected, supported, and the
implementation results monitored.
- Course offerings will be interesting, relevant, and
rigorous.
- The district administration and board will promote
and support staff development which has a high potential
for assisting staff in the strategies listed above.
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GOAL 2 |
Students will be education in a physically, emotionally,
and socially safe environment. |
| Strategies |
- All students and staff will be expected to treat
each other with dignity and respect.
- Diversity and individuality will be accepted.
- The board and staff will lead by example.
- A long range schedule for district building and
grounds maintenance will be implemented.
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GOAL 3 |
Students will b education in an independent, fiscally
sound district. |
| Strategies |
- Retain and increase student enrollment using
marketing to attract students and customer satisfaction
which keeps students in the district.
- The community will have adequate information to
evaluate and support the district.
- Means to conserve the use of energy will be
identified and implemented.
- District board members and staff will be encouraged
and enabled to be involved in legislative activities
which support the district.
- District board members and staff will be encouraged
and enabled to be involved in legislative activities
which support the district.
- Board members and staff will work to promote
community development.
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Elementary School Goal
Each student will meet
all Elementary School requirements, Preparatory Standards, and work
toward meeting the standards on the MCA II’s.
Middle School Goal
Each student will
continue to make adequate yearly progress on the MCA tests. The
seventh and eighth grade students also completed NWEA testing in the
fall and spring of 2006. These tests were in the subject areas of
mathematics and reading and provide immediate information to the
district about student progress.
High School Goal
Each student will
continue to make adequate yearly progress on the state mandated MCA
tests, and must also complete the local requirements necessary to
graduate from Minneota Public School.
MINNEOTA GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS (GRADES 9 -12)
Class of
2008 24 credits required for
graduation
Class of 2009 and beyond 23 credits required for
graduation
1. Obtain 24 credits encompassing the following disciplines:
4 credits English
4 credits Social Studies
3 credits Math
2 credits Science (and
must pass Science 8)
2 credits Physical
Education and Health
1 credit Visual or
Performing Arts
1 credit Vocational &
Technical Education
6 or 7 credits Electives
2.
Pass required graduation component of the MCA tests in
Reading, Mathematics, and Writing.
STUDENTS WITH AN IEP,
504, OR LEP PROGRAM
| Students who are on an
Individualized Education Plan, 504 Plan, or who are Limited
English Proficient may be eligible for accommodation,
modification, or exemption. A team consisting of the
student, parent(s), and appropriate school personnel will
review the student’s school record to determine a course of
action for meeting the Basic Requirement Tests, Preparatory
Standards, High Standards, and local district requirements. |
BASIC SKILLS TESTING (BST’s)
2006 – 2007:
| The Class of 2008 and
2009 are the only remaining students needing to pass the
BST’s in Math, Reading, and Writing as the State Department
of Education has removed the test and will begin embedding
the Graduation Requirements in the new MCA-II’s. |
MCA TESTING DATA 2006-07:
| The Minnesota
Comprehensive Assessments II (MCA II’s) were taken in grades
3-8, grade 10, and grade 11. Students take the MCA II’s to
benchmark progress in various disciplines as required by the
state of Minnesota. Students do not pass or fail the MCA
tests. Instead, schools use the results to make the best
decisions for their students about curriculum and
instructional practices. The MCA-II’s are used by the State
Department of Education to measure schools and school
district adequate yearly progress (AYP).
Both the Elementary and the
Secondary schools in Minneota made AYP in 2006 and 2007.
Each school individually made AYP in all categories. The
average % passing rate in each school were as follows:
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Elementary |
Target % |
Passing % |
| Reading |
64.60 |
79.28 |
| Mathematics |
61.66 |
67.57 |
| Attendance |
90.00 |
96.23 |
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| Secondary |
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| Reading |
58.28 |
70.10 |
| Mathematics |
41.12 |
54.76 |
| Attendance |
80.00 |
97.62 |
| Graduation |
80.00 |
97.62 |
| * Results taken from
the Minnesota Department of Education website |
A practice MCA Science test was
given this year to 5th and 9th graders on
computers as well. The full science version will be implemented
this coming school year.
Elementary students who take the
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments are not required to pass the
tests. The purpose of the tests is to evaluate student progress in
various subject strands, chart the progress of schools and districts
over time, generate information for school improvement and school
accountability, and to compare schools and districts in Minnesota to
identify programs and strategies that improve student achievement.
The testing took place during a
three and a half week window in the spring from April 10, 2007 to
May 4, 2007. A testing schedule was produced in which students took
the tests with their regular classroom teachers.
Improvement efforts
- Math: Emphasis will
be placed on problem solving and its relationship to
everyday situations. Standards will continue to be
delivered and assessed.
- Writing: The
writing process will continue to be emphasized. The
six-trait writing process will be used as a way to bring
consistency to the elementary grades.
- Reading: The
Accelerated Reading (AR) Program will be improved
throughout the school year. Purchase of additional
books and quizzes will help improve this program.
Particular emphasis will be placed on the purchase of
primary books and quizzes. Another goal of the AR
program is to give recognition to students who are
reading books for the pleasure and enjoyment of reading.
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| MINNEOTA PUBLIC
SCHOOL DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION |
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2006 - 2007 |
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Enrollment grades 9-12 (End of the
Year) |
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Grade |
No. Enrolled |
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EC |
16 |
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KA |
38 |
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HK |
6 |
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1 |
33 |
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2 |
21 |
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3 |
28 |
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4 |
45 |
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5 |
20 |
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6 |
26 |
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7 |
32 |
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8 |
33 |
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9 |
44 |
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10 |
37 |
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11 |
41 |
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12 |
52 |
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Elementary School Northwest Evaluation Association Test Results
Spring 2007
The Minneota Public Schools
took the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) tests in the fall
of 2006 in grades 3 - 8. The students in grades 2-8 also took the
test in the spring of 2007. NWEA Achievement Level Tests are a
series of tests, (math, reading, and language usage) aligned with
local curriculum and state standards that provide accurate
information about academic growth and student learning. Level tests
are designed to assess every student fairly. The test information
in this report shows the average score for Minneota students in a
particular grade level in comparison to the national average.
Math tests are given in the
areas of number sense and computation, functions and algebra,
statistics and probability, and geometry and measurement. The
average score for all grades 2 - 8, at the Minneota Elementary
School, were at or above the average goal score on the tests taken
in the spring of 2007. Three grades scored below the average goal
score on number sense and computation.
Reading tests are given in
the areas of word recognition/vocabulary, comprehension:
informational, comprehension: narrative, and literature. The
average scores for all grades 2 - 8, at the Minneota Elementary
School, were at or above the average goal score on the tests taken
in the spring of 2007. One grade scored below the average goal
score on the comprehension: informational test.
Language usage tests are
given in the areas of writing types/research, elements of
composition, grammar and usage, spelling/ punctuation/
capitalization. The average scores for all grades 2 - 8, at the
Minneota Elementary school, were at or above the average goal score
on all tests taken in the spring of 2007.
American College
Testing (ACT) Score Results
The ACT Assessment is
designed for students who plan to attend college and focuses on a
recommended course of study consisting of four years of English,
three years of Math, Social Studies and Natural Science. The
average ACT scores reflect higher order thinking skills required to
do successful work during the freshman year of college. The
following chart illustrates the average ACT scores achieved by the
many Minneota students who chose to take the ACT test. Minneota
results are compared to students testing statewide and nationally.
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Average ACT Scores
by Level of Academic Preparation |
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District |
State |
National |
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YR |
Composite |
Composite |
Composite |
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2001 - 2002 |
20.3 |
22.1 |
21.8 |
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2002 - 2003 |
22.7 |
22.0 |
20.8 |
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2003 - 2004 |
21.0 |
22.2 |
20.9 |
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2004 - 2005 |
22.0 |
22.3 |
20.9 |
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2005 - 2006 |
20.9 |
22.3 |
21.1 |
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2006 - 2007 |
21.4 |
22.5 |
21.2 |
*In reviewing the data, it
is apparent that in general Minneota Students have compared
favorably with students nationally and with students testing
statewide.
Future plans of 2006 -
2007 Minneota High School Graduates
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Attending a four year college: |
50% |
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Attending a two year college: |
42% |
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Entering the military: |
0% |
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Entering the workforce: |
8% |
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Minneota High School Mathematics
2006-2007
Presently Minneota Public Schools meet all K-12 academic and
graduation standards for Mathematics. These standards are provided
by the Minnesota Department of Education and have been fully in
place in Minneota for several years. Minneota school district
presently meets or exceeds all of these requirements with the new
Everyday Mathematics curriculum in grades K-5, CMP Connected
Mathematics Project curriculum in grades 6-8, and the CORE Plus
curriculum in grades 9-12.
Research by several independent organizations has shown this
combination of National Science Foundation (NSF) curricula is the
best combination at meeting all the MCTM (Minnesota Council of
Teachers of Mathematics) and NCTM (National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics) Academic Standards for Mathematics.
During the curriculum review process this past year, the local math
committee met and discussed various curricula. The above
combination was chosen for its rigorous approach to problem solving
and meeting the state and national academic standards for
mathematics.
During the 2007-08 school year the mathematics curriculum will be
evaluated by our teachers and test results will be monitored using
all of the above mentioned tests as well as regular classroom
assessments.
CURRICULUM ADVISORY
COMMITTEE GOALS
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1. |
Increase parental
involvement with the school and form partnerships with the
teachers to improve student learning. |
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2. |
Monitor and
evaluate programs sponsored by the Curriculum Advisory Committee
for determining future needs of the district and community.
Reports of findings to be made to the Minneota School Board. |
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3. |
Request the staff
to present the Curriculum Advisory Committee with information
taught and curriculum that is offered. |
CURRICULUM ADVISORY
COMMITTEE, 2006 – 2007
The Curriculum Advisory
Committee is composed of school board, community, staff, high school
principal, elementary principal, and the superintendent. The
members are both appointed and invited to serve. Meetings are held
during the school year as scheduled and agreed upon dates by the
committee members listed below. The main responsibilities of the
Curriculum Advisory Committee are to focus on District Curriculum
Goals, State Level required tests, and state and national academics
standards.
| *Permanent:
Todd Griepentrog |
H.S.
Principal |
| *Permanent:
Harlen Ulrich |
Elementary Principal |
| *Permanent:
John Kraker |
Superintendent |
| Julie
Janiszeski |
School
Board and Community Rep |
| Sue Bowen |
School
Staff |
| Mary Jo
Fox. |
Community
Representative |
| Arlene
Buysse |
Community
Representative |
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District #414 is seeking
interested community people for service on the Curriculum
Advisory Committee. Members are approved by the Minneota
School Board and serve three-year terms.
Membership is open to all
residents of District #414. All interested persons are
encouraged to apply by contacting the high school principal
or superintendent of schools.
Should you have any
questions or comments about the system accountability report
for this year, feel free to contact the high school
principal, Todd Griepentrog, the elementary principal,
Harlen Ulrich, or the superintendent of schools John Kraker
at 507-872-6175. |
Report of Curriculum,
Instruction and Student Performance Approved by the Minneota School
Board on September 18, 2007.
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