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2200 E. Court Street Iowa City, IA 52245 Phone: (319) 688-1110 | Fax: (319) 688-1111 Principal: Dennis R. Harnack | [email protected] Secretary: Shelly Maxwell | [email protected] Website: www.iowacityschools.org/HooverES School Hours: 7:55 am – 2:55 pm (M, T, W, F) 7:55 am – 1:55 pm () Herbert Hoover 2016-17 Snapshot Hoover Highlights Dear Parent or Guardian, Dennis Harnack Hoover Principal e mission of Herbert Hoover Elementary is to provide a caring environment that helps maximize every student’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes; to enable each to be a positive influence in an ever-changing democratic society within the global setting; and to utilize the resources of a challenging curriculum through diverse and dedicated staff, families, and community. Language Arts Math Science Social Studies Giſted & Talented (ELP) Orchestra Instruction (grades 5-6) Band Instruction (grades 5-6) Art Music PE Library/Technology Guidance Course Offerings Categorical Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Level II & III special education Hot Lunch Program PTO Additional Programs South East Junior High School City High School Students Progress To: Straight Grades Preschool Grade Level Organization Herbert Hoover School was ranked 17th Best Public Elementary School in Iowa by the 2016 Niche Rankings; this accomplishment can be attributed to the varied opportunities and community at our school. Academic skills, fine arts and physical skills, along with student social and emotional development are among the emphasis of the school. An additional emphasis includes devel- opment of the individual student as a person with successful learning traits, habits, and attitudes. e Hoover staff perseveres in its efforts to assist each child to set and move toward personal and group goals. Faculty at Hoover is committed to providing both challenge and support to students in learning endeavors. Opportunities for reaching potential are given within a framework of encour- agement, differentiated instruction through straight grade teams, and varied experiences. e Hoover staff strives to promote “High Flying Hoover Hawks” emphasizing Respect, Responsibility, and Safety helping students become good citizens within an educationally sound environment. e strength of Hoover School is the family behind every student. Parents and guardians hold high expectations for their children by attending school func- tions, volunteering their time and talents in many ways, and working through parent-teacher organizations. e staff works closely with families toward the goal of raising children to solve problems both now and in the future. Clubs: Pacer’s Running Club, World Languages, Future Problem Solvers, Student Council, Band, Orchestra, Safety Patrol, Peer Assistance Team (P.A.T.) Co-Curricular/ Extracurricular Herbert Hoover Elementary School was built in 1954 and dedicated by President Herbert Hoover. It has a rich history of academic excellence and parental involvement. Hoover currently supports nearly 300 students Pre-K through 6th grade. Classrooms are straight grades with support for special education, autism, giſted, and a variety of extracurricular activities.
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2200 E. Court StreetIowa City, IA 52245Phone: (319) 688-1110 | Fax: (319) 688-1111Principal: Dennis R. Harnack | [email protected]: Shelly Maxwell | [email protected]: www.iowacityschools.org/HooverESSchool Hours: 7:55 am – 2:55 pm (M, T, W, F) 7:55 am – 1:55 pm (Th)
Herbert Hoover 2016-17 Snapshot
Hoover Highlights
Dear Parent or Guardian,
Dennis HarnackHoover Principal
The mission of Herbert Hoover Elementary is to provide a caring environment that helps maximize every student’s knowledge, skills, and attitudes; to enable each to be a positive influence in an ever-changing democratic society within the global setting; and to utilize the resources of a challenging curriculum through diverse and dedicated staff, families, and community.
Language ArtsMathScienceSocial StudiesGifted & Talented (ELP)Orchestra Instruction (grades 5-6)Band Instruction (grades 5-6)ArtMusicPELibrary/TechnologyGuidance
Course OfferingsCategorical Special Education,Early Childhood Special Education,Level II & III special educationHot Lunch ProgramPTO
Additional Programs
South East Junior High SchoolCity High School
Students Progress To:Straight GradesPreschool
Grade Level Organization
Herbert Hoover School was ranked 17th Best Public Elementary School in Iowa by the 2016 Niche Rankings; this accomplishment can be attributed to the varied opportunities and community at our school. Academic skills, fine arts and physical skills, along with student social and emotional development are among the emphasis of the school. An additional emphasis includes devel-opment of the individual student as a person with successful learning traits, habits, and attitudes. The Hoover staff perseveres in its efforts to assist each child to set and move toward personal and group goals. Faculty at Hoover is committed to providing both challenge and support to students in learning endeavors. Opportunities for reaching potential are given within a framework of encour-agement, differentiated instruction through straight grade teams, and varied experiences. The Hoover staff strives to promote “High Flying Hoover Hawks” emphasizing Respect, Responsibility, and Safety helping students become good citizens within an educationally sound environment. The strength of Hoover School is the family behind every student. Parents and guardians hold high expectations for their children by attending school func-tions, volunteering their time and talents in many ways, and working through parent-teacher organizations. The staff works closely with families toward the goal of raising children to solve problems both now and in the future.
Clubs: Pacer’s Running Club, World Languages, Future Problem Solvers, Student Council, Band, Orchestra, Safety Patrol, Peer Assistance Team (P.A.T.)
Co-Curricular/ Extracurricular
Herbert Hoover Elementary School was built in 1954 and dedicated by President Herbert Hoover. It has a rich history of academic excellence and parental involvement. Hoover currently supports nearly 300 students Pre-K through 6th grade. Classrooms are straight grades with support for special education, autism, gifted, and a variety of extracurricular activities.
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Herbert Hoover 2016-17 Snapshot
Hoover Student Race/Ethnicity
School Personnel
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Enrollment Trend
School Staff DiversityAnnual Per Pupil Spending
115More than...
Meals Prepared and Served Every Day.
15 Students Transported by Bus Every Day.
Total annual general fund expenditures divided by certified enrollment number
largest Elementary School in the District
th16LemmeKirkwoodLongfellowTwainWoodHooverMannLincolnShimekHills
Mobility/Stability Rate
Average Daily Attendance
8.1% / 96.3%
95.93%Sc
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Iowa Assessment 4th Grade National Percentile Rank of Average
Complete Composite
School
69% 50%
District Nation
85%
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State of IowaReport Card
Home School Look-Up
Data based on Iowa Assessments of 3rd through 6th grade students (Fall 2015 data)
School
District
State
Percentage of Students Proficient
in Reading
Percent of Students Reaching Projected Academic Growth
in Reading
Student Performance
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http://reports.educateiowa.gov/schoolreportcard
Percentage of Students Proficient
in Math
Percent of Students Reaching Projected Academic Growth
in Math
89.0%
74.9%
77.7%
90.9%
73.4%
79.8%
54.4%
52.6%
48.9%
57.9%
53.1%
54.8%
School
District
Total Number of Classroom
Teachers
Iowa Licensed Teachers
Classes Taught by Highly Qualified
Teachers
Teachers withAdvanced Degrees
Teachers in Leadership Positions
Staff Retention
Rate
29
1042
19
638
100%
100%
100%
100%
Quality Teachers
10
295$ 11,951
261Hoover
Student Population
20:1Grades K-6
Asian/Pacific IslanderBlackHispanicNative AmericanOtherWhite
Information based on voluntary data provided by employees
MinorityNon-Minority
2016-17 Snapshot
Stud
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Po
pula
tion
2015-16 ACT Scores
District State Nation
Student Race/Ethnicity
District Personnel Budget Percentage
Personnel Costs
Operational Costs
25.422.1 20.8
16%
84%
17 Preschool Sites20 Elementary Schools 3 Junior High Schools 2 High Schools 1 Alternative High School
37.3% Free & Reduced Lunch9.4% Special Education8.9% English Language Learners
Grades K-220:129:1
Junior High
Enrollment Trend
12,0
54
12,4
79
12,8
94
13,0
50
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Staff Diversity
Minority
Non-Minority
12.20%
87.80%
5,000
DistrictThe mission of the Iowa City Community School District is to ensure all students will become responsible, independent learners capable of making informed decisions in a democratic society as well as in the dynamic global community; this is accomplished by challenging each student with a rigorous and creative curriculum taught by a diverse, professional,
caring staff and enriched through the resources and the efforts of families and the entire community.
Non-Discrimination Statement: It is the policy of the Iowa City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions
or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Kingsley Botchway II, Director of Equity, 1725 N. Dodge St., Iowa City, IA 52245, 319-688-1000, [email protected].
More than ...Meals Prepared and Served Every Day
Students Transported by Bus Every Day
Certified Budget Expenditures$234,973,187
Dropout Rate(2014-15)
Graduation Rate(2014-15)
1 .5%
93.0%
29:1High School
Average Class Size
Grades 3-623:1
Information based on voluntary data provided by employees
58.4%
0.2%
11.5%
18.7%
6.2%
5.0%
Asian/Pacific IslanderBlackHispanicNative AmericanOtherWhite
Administration
Certified Staff
Support Staff
3%
38%
59%
13,3
37
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