Branching Out for Excellence and Success!

Mission Statement:

The mission of Bushnell Elementary School is to foster an environment that provides on-going programs to meet the educational needs and

differences of our students in a changing society and to help those students realize

success and fulfillment in school and community life.

Our Administrative Goals:• To create an environment that people

enjoy being around• To put people in position to be and feel

successful• To empower those that are in leadership

roles• To expect great things from everyone• To lead by example

Bushnell Elementary School Report Card 2013-2014:

% Meeting High Standardsin Reading

% Meeting High Standardsin Math

% Meeting High Standardsin Writing

% Meeting HighStandards in Science

% Making LearningGains in Reading

% MakingLearning Gains in Math

% of Lowest 25% Making LearningGains in Reading

% of Lowest 25% Making Learning Gains in Math

76% 75% 50% 69% 70% 70% 74% 71%

Total Points=555

BES has been an “A” school for 7 consecutive years!

Student Demographics:Student Demographics:

Total Number of Students: 818

Free and Reduced Lunch:

BES is a Title I School!

Administrative Focus Areas:

• Data chats for setting priorities• Setting short and long term targets• Monitoring• Developing leaders• Making time for people• Having a team of people you can go to

for assistance

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Our CIA Model: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

Curriculum:•Standards-Based Maps•Built from Course Descriptions•Standards Deconstructed (Know & Do used)•Prioritization of Standards•Unit Development with Resources•Used as Pacing Guides

Instruction: •Lesson Planning Model•High Impact Strategies•Strategic in Choice and Placement•HOTS throughout lessons•Increase in level of thinking as the lesson progresses•Collaborative Planning

Assessment: •Interim Assessments for Core Areas (Pre, Mid, and Post)•Formative Assessments for Instruction•Analysis Tools •Cognitive Complexity-LMH

Based on Learning Focused Model

LFS is focused around these HIGH YIELD STRATEGIES:

More information about Learning Focused (LFS) can be found at www.learningfocused.com

Other Important Classroom Components:

• Common Boards (Student Learning Map: Unit Essential Question, Lesson Essential Question, and Vocabulary posted)

• Evidence of student work posted• Room organized for collaboration• LFS strategies throughout the lesson:

activators, collaborative pairs, summarizers, writing in the content areas, and integrated vocabulary instruction

Partnerships:• Duke Energy Foundation Grant – “Growing the

STEM” mini grants to teachers• Suncoast Credit Union Foundation – “I Do

Math” mini grants to teachers and Math Field Day

• CEMEX Partnership – Sumter Environmental Education Center (SEEC) outdoor classroom

• Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) “Splash” Grants

• Parent Events - Math and Science Night, Literacy Week, Carnival, Bingo, AR Nights

Our Roles as Reading and Math Coaches:

Day-to-Day Routine:• Supporting the Classroom Environment• Targeting the lowest quartile• Modeling Lessons• Lesson Planning• Providing Resources

Progress Monitoring:• Stanford 10

– National standardized test used for primary grades

• Discovery Education Assessments– Baseline, Mid-year, and End of Year

for all grades

• Formatives– Given every 4 ½ weeks based on

curriculum maps & standards

• FCAT/FSA

• District Meetings• Professional Learning

Communities • Data Chats• Collaborative

Planning Days

ELA Instructional and Student Resources:

• Core Connections• Reading Leadership Team• Common Practices Focus• Saxon Phonics (Kindergarten)• Reading Wonders (Connect Ed)• Close Reading• DBQ’s-4th and 5th grade• “Show Don’t Tell” Writing Prompts• Extended Reading Passages• Literacy Circles• Brain Pop• Literacy Centers• SuccessMaker• Study Island 2-5

Reading FCAT 2.0 Level 3 and Above

Reading FCAT 2.0Learning Gains/Lowest Quartile

Math FCAT 2.0 Level 3 and Above

Math FCAT 2.0Learning Gains/Lowest Quartile

Math Instructional Strategies and Student Resources:

• Harcourt GO Math Series-Common Core version (K-5)

• Florida Standards Common Practices Focus

• Interactive Notebooks• SuccessMaker• Study Island• Study Jams• Brain Pop• Explore Learning (Gizmo & Reflex

Math)• Learning Focused Strategies (LFS)• Lesson Study

Science FCAT 2.0Level 3 and Above

Science Instructional Strategies and Student Resources:

• Comprehensive Science Benchmark Review• Categorized Science Vocabulary Tests• Brain Pop, Brain Pop Jr., Explore Learning

(Gizmo), FCAT Explorer, Study Jams• K – 5 Science Classroom Libraries• 4th Grade SEEC visits• 5th Grade Science Superstar Incentive Program• 5th Grade Science Explorers (level 1 & 2)• K – 5 Science Fair• AIMS Activities• Interactive Notebooks• Pearson Interactive Digital Path• Quizlet for Science Vocabulary• Mad Science Parent Night

Continuing Best Practices:• Data Chats for Setting Priorities: Using district wide

formatives in grades K-5 for ELA, Math, and Science. Feedback provided in grade level PLC as well as individualized feedback. Data wall displaying school and district wide performance.

• Setting Short And Long Term Targets: Individualized teacher performance, overall grade level performance

• Developing Leaders: Grown the number of Clinical Educator Certified teachers from 8 to 14 with emphasis on upper grades.

• Making Time for People: Open door policy, Scheduled time with each teacher, specifically Grade Level Chairs.

• Having A Team Of People You Can Go To For Assistance: Trusted leadership group. (GLCs, Coaches, Support Staff)

BES School-Wide Focus Areas for 2014-2015:

• Florida Standards Assessment Test Specs

• Differentiating Instruction• Higher Order Thinking • Writing Across Curriculum

BES VolunteersGolden School Award

29 Years

Volunteering at BES

PBS School Wide Expectations:Be Respectful

Student uses good manners.Student obeys class rules.

Student takes care of property.Student is kind to others.

Be ResponsibleStudent completes class work and home work.

Student is prepared for class.Student is organized.

Student keeps parents informed.

Be an Active LearnerStudent pays attention.

Student has materials ready.Student is engaged and focused.

Student is self-motivated.

PBS: Positive Behavior Support• School-wide Expectations• Bushnell Bucks! - Teachers receive every month to give out to

students• School-Wide Implementation • Buses, Lunchroom and Custodians get $2 Bucks

• Smart Cart with Prizes • Quarterly Rewards-include movie days and recess passes• Principal for the Day• Funding - McDonalds Night, PTO• Teacher “Thank You” Tree

Contact Information: • John Temple, Previous Principal

john.temple@sumter.k12.fl.us• Teeter McMullen, Previous Assistant Principal

teeter.mcmullen@sumter.k12.fl.us• Joanna Couch, Current Assistant Principal

joanna.couch@sumter.k12.fl.us• LaShandra Kelly, Math Coach

lashandra.kelly@sumter.k12.fl.us• Jennifer Russ, Reading/ELA Coach

jennifer.russ@sumter.k12.fl.us• Nicole Wade, District Specialist

nicole.wade@sumter.k12.fl.us