Reynolds Middle School

The Path to Success

Who are We?Reynolds Middle School is a culturally

diverse inner city middle school located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Our students and their success are our main priorities.

Our Vision

Together, we set the standard for

excellence in urban education.

Current Data2009-2010 PSSA Test Results:

44.14% Total Students Proficient in Reading

11.9% Special Education Proficient in Reading

10.53% Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Proficient in Reading

Current Data2009-2010 PSSA Test Results:

53.42% Total Students Proficient in Math

13.41% Special Education Proficient in Math

35.53% LEP Proficient in Math

The Goals:

Reading: Increase reading proficiency to 50% (about a 6% increase).  Specifically, increase the proficiency in the following subgroups: Special Education increase from 12% to 24%; LEP increase from 2% to 10%.

Year 1

Math: Increase math proficiency to 60% (about a 8% increase). Specifically, increase proficiency in the following subgroups: Special Ed increase from 14% to 25%; LEP increase from 25% to 35%.

Community: Provide two targeted family involvement opportunities beyond required conference and back to school nights.

The Goals:

Reading: Increase reading proficiency 6% from the previous year’s results.  Specifically, increase the proficiency in the following subgroups: Special Education increase 10% from previous year’s results; LEP increase 8% from previous year’s results.  

Year 2

Math: Increase math proficiency 8% from previous year’s results. Specifically, increase proficiency in the following subgroups: Special Ed increase 10% from previous year’s results; LEP increase 10% from previous year’s results.

Community: Provide three targeted family involvement opportunities beyond required conference and back to school nights.

The Goals:

Reading: Increase reading proficiency 6% from the previous year’s results.  Specifically, increase the proficiency in the following subgroups: Special Education increase 10% from previous year’s results; LEP increase 8% from previous year’s results.  

Year 3

Math: Increase math proficiency 8% from previous year’s results. Specifically, increase proficiency in the following subgroups: Special Ed increase 10% from previous year’s results; LEP increase 10% from previous year’s results.

Community: Provide four targeted family involvement opportunities beyond required conference and back to school nights.

The Goals:

Reading: Increase reading proficiency 6% from the previous year’s results.  Specifically, increase the proficiency in the following subgroups: Special Education increase 10% from previous year’s results; LEP increase 8% from previous year’s results.  

Year 4

Math: Increase math proficiency 8% from previous year’s results. Specifically, increase proficiency in the following subgroups: Special Ed increase 10% from previous year’s results; LEP increase 10% from previous year’s results.

Community: Provide five targeted family involvement opportunities beyond required conference and back to school nights.

The Goals:

Reading: Increase reading proficiency 6% from the previous year’s results.  Specifically, increase the proficiency in the following subgroups: Special Education increase 10% from previous year’s results; LEP increase 8% from previous year’s results.  

Year 5

Math: Increase math proficiency 8% from previous year’s results. Specifically, increase proficiency in the following subgroups: Special Ed increase 10% from previous year’s results; LEP increase 10% from previous year’s results.

Community: Provide five targeted family involvement opportunities beyond required conference and back to school nights.

The RMS Family• Two students that attend Reynolds—Harry (6th

Grade) and Franky (8th Grade), and two younger students that attend elementary schools in the district.

• Both students are LEP, and one of the students (Harry) has an IEP.

• The family is also labeled Economically Disadvantaged.

• Currently neither of the students is scoring Proficient on PSSA.

How will our plan support the RMS family?

• The parents will attend school events and take advantage of:

• Free Childcare at Events• Free Translation Services at Events• Free Transportation to Events• Free Computer Evenings at the School• The opportunity to learn about the Math and Reading

programs and how to better help their children.

How will our plan support the RMS family?

• Harry will:• Attend Saturday School• Attend Morning Tutoring• Have his IEP supported in classes by the Instructional

Support Teachers.• Have his LEP needs supported in his classes by the

Instructional Support Teachers.

How will our plan support the RMS family?

• Franky will:• Attend Saturday School• Attend Morning Tutoring• Have his LEP needs supported in classes by the

Instructional Support Teachers

Excellence at Reynolds

Vision: Together, we set the standard for

excellence in urban education.

No matter what, the students have remained our priority and their success has remained our

goal.