Envisioning, Creating, and Educating the Future by Transforming Lives:One Child At A Time!TOWN HALL MEETINGJASPER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTJULY 12, 2011 RIDGELANDJULY 13, 2011 HARDEEVILLEDR. VASHTI K. WASHINGTONSUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

Ridgeland CampusRidgeland Elementary SchoolMr. Robert Candillo, PrincipalMr. Michael Williams, Assistant PrincipalMs. Wanda Mouzon, Assistant Principal

Ridgeland Middle SchoolMrs. Jeannie Jefferson, PrincipalDr. LeRoy Dinkins, Principal

Ridgeland High SchoolMs. Cassandra Jennings, PrincipalMr. Arthur Williams Assistant Principal

Hardeeville CampusHardeeville ElementaryMs. Rechelle Anderson, PrincipalMs. Marla Almon, Assistant Principal

Hardeeville Middle/High SchoolMr. Jamal Crawford - PrincipalMr. Kenneth Gaither, Assistant Principal Mrs. Sharon Cox, Dean of Students

Ms. L. Stevenson, Hardeeville Elementary School (Primary)Ms. L. Murray, Ridgeland Elementary School (Elementary)Ms. S. Hall, Ridgeland Elementary School (Primary)Ms. K. Parker, Ridgeland Middle School (ELA)Ms. Ladson, Ridgeland Middle School (Social Studies)Ms. I. Scott, Technology Hardeeville CampusMr. R. Williams, Science CoachDr. M. Westbrook, Math Coach

PBIS: Positive Behavior Intervention SystemTBA PBIS Coach Hardeeville CampusTerry Grant PBIS Coach Ridgeland Campus

RTI: Response to Intervention

EDI: Explicit Direct Instruction

Technology: PowerSchool and e-Portfolio

Celebrating Student Accomplishments

JCSD high school students earned 2.6 million more in scholarships during the 2010-2011 school year than in previous years.

Arjene Hilliard will be attending the Governor's School for the Arts.

*Testing Changes

District AYP is based on a combination of the PASS, HSAP, and SC-Alt. HSAP-Exit Exam still has the old levels of Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. Last year only 5th and 8th grade students took the March, 2011 Writing Test.

Those scores are still under embargo.

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Below AverageBelow AverageAverageN/AAt RiskN/AN/AN/AN/A= Not ApplicableAt Risk200920102008200920102008At RiskAt Risk

SchoolsAYP Status for the Last 3 Years

Growth IndexFor the Last 3 Years200820092010

What progress have we made during the 2010-2011 school year?

Measures of Academic ProgressMAP SCORES; 2010-2011 SY

Hardeeville Elementary SchoolMathematicsReadingGrade LevelsFall 2010Should have beenSpring 2011Should have beenGains MadeGrade LevelsFall 2010Should have beenSpring 2011Should have beenGains Made1st 153164168.3176.715.31st 151.23160164.55171.913.322nd 170.37179184.36190.813.992nd 165.75179180.06189.614.313rd 181.01192192.79202.411.783rd 179.86192188.831998.974th 189.73203200.9211.411.174th 186.9201194.81205.87.915th 201.16212208.48219.27.325th 197.6208205.55211.17.95NWEA projects that the average RIT gained each year is approximately 4 - 6 RIT for Grades 1 - 3NWEA projects that the average RIT gained each year is approximately 2-3 RIT for Grades 4-8.

Ridgeland Elementary SchoolMathematicsReadingGrade LevelsFall 2010Should have beenSpring 2011Should have beenGains MadeGrade LevelsFall 2010Should have beenSpring 2011Should have beenGains Made1st 153.42160171.9176.718.481st 152.71160169.15171.916.442nd 171.41179183.83190.812.422nd 168.73179189.6189.620.873rd 182.3192193.15202.410.853rd 178.8319219919920.174th 193.36201200.24211.46.884th 190.53201205.8205.815.275th 200.54208207.15219.26.615th 196.87208211.1211.114.23NWEA projects that the average RIT gained each year is approximately 4 - 6 RIT for Grades 1 - 3NWEA projects that the average RIT gained each year is approximately 2-3 RIT for Grades 4-8.

Hardeeville Middle SchoolMathematicsReadingGrade LevelsFall 2010Should have beenSpring 2011Should have beenGains MadeGrade LevelsFall 2010Should have beenSpring 2011Should have beenGains Made6th 207.7219213.32223.085.626th 204.06213210.1214.86.047th 217.32225221.4228.034.087th 207.17217212.68217.95.518th 223.23230227.04232.73.818th 214.02220215.53221.21.51NWEA projects that the average RIT gained each year is approximately 4 - 6 RIT for Grades 1 - 3NWEA projects that the average RIT gained each year is approximately 1-3 RIT for Grades 4-8.

Ridgeland Middle SchoolMathematicsReadingGrade LevelsFall 2010Should have beenSpring 2011Should have beenGains MadeGrade LevelsFall 2010Should have beenSpring 2011Should have beenGains Made6th 206.89219212.67223.85.786th 204.00213209.18214.85.187th 213.27225219.65228.36.387th 207.77217216.09217.98.328th 214.72230219.95232.75.238th 207.64220217.55221.29.91NWEA projects that the average RIT gained each year is approximately 4 - 6 RIT for Grades 1 - 3NWEA projects that the average RIT gained each year is approximately 1-3 RIT for Grades 4-8.

Hardeeville High SchoolMathematicsReadingGrade LevelsFall 2010Should have beenWinter 2011Should have beenGains MadeGrade LevelsFall 2010Should have beenWinter 2011Should have beenGains Made9th221.37233222.762341.399th 210.2222213.5214.83.3NWEA projects that the average RIT gained each year is approximately 4 - 6 RIT for Grades 1 - 3NWEA projects that the average RIT gained each year is approximately 1-3 RIT for Grades 4-8.

Ridgeland High SchoolMathematicsReadingGrade LevelsFall 2010Should have beenWinter 2011Should have beenGains MadeGrade LevelsFall 2010Should have beenWinter 2011Should have beenGains Made9th222.37233222.762340.399th 213.8222215.8214.82NWEA projects that the average RIT gained each year is approximately 4 - 6 RIT for Grades 1 - 3NWEA projects that the average RIT gained each year is approximately 1-3 RIT for Grades 4-8.

Responsibilities of the Director of Finance include:

Responsible for all district business and finance operations and concerns;Ensures that all internal and external controls comply with all federal and state laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.To ensure that stakeholders understand how the district is funded;Ensure that our employees are paid correctly and on time;Ensure that our vendors are paid on time;Collaborate with the Superintendent and administrators in developing and managing districts budgetsTo work with the Treasurers Office to maximize any investmentsSupport and motivate effective teamwork to produce quality services.

Monitor revenue for FY 12 Budget;Implementing the self-service module in the accounting software;Producing monthly newsletters to keep employees updated on issues in the Finance Department;Implementing a survey questionnaire quarterly to gain input on services in the Finance Department;Monitor FY 12 expenditures;Established mandatory direct deposits for all employees;Establishing quarterly internal reviews in schools and departments.

Review of School Policies

The Jasper County Public School District Board of Education requires that all students adhere to standards of dress that are compatible with a safe and orderly educational environment. All students are expected to be groomed and dressed appropriately for school and school activities. School uniforms MUST be worn at all times. Student dress deemed by the school principal to be inappropriate or disruptive to the educational environment, offensive, vulgar, obscene, provocative, revealing, profane, or which endangers the health or safety of the students, faculty, and/or staff of the school is prohibited. All shirts MUST be tucked in at all times. Students will be expected to adhere to the dress code policy. Students MAY NOT wear cargo pants or t-shirts. All shirts MUST be polo or collared. Belts must be brown or black.

Hardeeville Elem SchoolSchool uniform colors are Royal Blue or White shirts. Pants, shorts, or skirts are Khaki and blue.

Ridgeland Elementary SchoolSchool uniform colors are Royal Blue or White shirts. Pants, shorts, or skirts are Khaki and blue.

Hardeeville Middle High School School uniform colors are Orange or Gray shirts for grades 9-12; Gold or Green shirts for grades 6-8. Pants, shorts, or skirts are Khaki or Black for all grades.

Ridgeland Middle SchoolSchool uniform colors are Black or Gold shirts. Pants, shorts, or skirts are Khaki or Black.Ridgeland High SchoolSchool uniform colors are Red or gray shirts. Pants, shorts, or skirts are Khaki or Black.

No student shall use a cell phone or portable communication device on school property during the school day. During school hours cell phones or communication devices must be turned off (not on vibrate mode) and stored out of sight. Using a cell phone or telecommunication device may include but not be limited to text messaging, taking pictures or videos, playing games, receiving and/or sending calls.

Students are not permitted to have electronic devices other than cellular phones on school property during the school day without the written approval of the school principal. This policy applies to any electronic device other than a communication device including but not limited to radio, i-Pod, CD player, MP3 player, music players of any other format, televisions, tape recorders, laptop computers, etc. Devices being used for educational purposes should have prior approval of the principal.

For the 2011-2012 School Year, all employees will have designated parking including students. Parking decals and permits are not transferable from one vehicle to another or from one individual to another. Student parking permits for available parking spaces will be issued upon application and payment of $10.00 parking fee for each decal requested. No refund will be made. Motorcycles shall have a student decal although assigned to a common parking area. The local school principal is authorized to take action designed to prevent a students cutting of class or nonattendance contrary to law and Board of Education policy (truancy). To emphasize the importance of being on time to school, or remaining at school, and attendance at school, the high school principal or his/her designee will suspend a students parking privilege for the specified tardy or for the unauthorized departure from school.

High School classes will operate on a 4X4 Block Schedule next year. Students will continue to take eight classes per year as with the present A/B Block Schedule format. Students will attend four classes EVERY day for the first semester and attend four new classes EVERY day for the second semester. Our School Superintendent, Dr. Vashti Washington will conduct community meetings in July and August to abreast you on important scheduling changes to more positively impact our childrens education.

Should you have questions or concerns about the 2011-12 school year, please call the following persons:

Mr. Robert Candillo/RES/843-717-1301Ms. Rechel Anderson/HES/843-784-8401Mr. Jamal Crawford/HMHS/843-717-8601Mrs. Jeannie Jefferson/RMS/843-717-1401Ms. Cassandra Jennings/RHS/843-717-1501

*Teacher Quality: Classroom management (PBIS)Technology proficiency e-portfolioResponse to InterventionProfessional DevelopmentExplicit Direct InstructionParental Involvement/VolunteersMale MentoringCommunity Support

Hardeeville Middle High 2007 - 20102007200820092010N/A91.372.357.80%

Ridgeland High 2007 - 20102007200820092010N/A9474.871.5

Hardeeville High 2009Our High School High Schools with Students Like OursNumber of students80172Number of Diplomas60122Rate (%) 72.3%69.0%

Hardeeville High 2008Our High School High Schools with Students Like OursNumber of students460Number of Diplomas420Rate (%) 91.3%0

Ridgeland High 2009Our High School High Schools with Students Like OursNumber of students130142Number of Diplomas9899Rate (%) 74.867.2%

Ridgeland High 2008Our High School High Schools with Students Like OursNumber of students1000Number of Diplomas940Rate (%) 94%0

Ridgeland High School9th Grade10th Grade11th Grade12th Grade145125124114

Hardeeville High School9th Grade10th Grade11th Grade12th Grade95735765

Hardeeville Middle School6th Grade7th Grade8th Grade787769

Ridgeland Middle School6th Grade7th Grade8th Grade152109148