said in a press release<\/a>. \u201cThat means that we are making sure that every student \u2013 no matter his\/her economic status, race or school \u2013 is provided with the tools and resources necessary to thrive and grow academically.\u201d<\/p>\nIncluded in these successes is College Park, which is projected to earn full accreditation for the first time in four years. The school made gains in all areas including English, science, mathematics and social studies ranging from 17-41 percentage points.<\/p>\n
Along with its data focus, White maintains community support was just as vital to the school\u2019s success. Monthly events were held to engage parents and families with the work going on in the classroom.<\/p>\n
\u201cMore than 150 parents were always in attendance at our monthly math or literacy nights,\u201d White said. \u201cWe would demonstrate to parents how students were learning and then provide an activity that they could complete at home together.\u201d<\/p>\n
Windsor Oaks Elementary is also projected to make full accreditation this year after the school saw increases in all four subject areas, including double-digit increases in science and history.<\/p>\n
When asked about the secret to SOL success, Windsor Oaks Principal Dr. Sherri Archer did not pinpoint one strategy or initiative, but instead credited a number of factors that help students be successful.<\/p>\n
To start, she applauded her staff, who is dedicated to seeing students excel.<\/p>\n
That includes people like fifth-grade teacher, Dolores Marinello, who Archer says \u201clives and breathes history.\u201d Marinello keeps students engaged in her classroom through storytelling, innovative lessons and out-of-school field trips during the school year. During summertime, she is just as active, letting parents know of free historical tours for children occurring throughout Hampton Roads.<\/p>\n
Archer said that is one just one example of the school\u2019s focus to create learning opportunities that are tangible for students. For instance, Windsor Oaks fifth-graders rotate through weekly science labs designed to reinforce science objectives.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s about the experience,\u201d Archer said. \u201cWe want them to learn it, but we also want (them) to experience it and then know how to use information to build on other things.\u201d<\/p>\n
In order to make those experiences happen, though, it all comes down to relationships. Principal Tim Sullivan will see his school, Williams Elementary, earn full accreditation this year for the first time in five years. This was possible due to his students\u2019 double-digit increases in science.<\/p>\n
For Sullivan, it all comes down to the dedication and hard work of his staff. Not only is relationship-building key to the culture of his school, Williams\u2019s teachers also work tirelessly together to map out the best course of action for each child. Williams said it\u2019s a gradual process but one that staff members\u00a0know is important because it\u2019s about \u201cgiving (students) every tool we can.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know every one of our students,\u201d he said. \u201cI would also invite anyone to see our collaborations because (our staff) is so good; they are so professional.\u201d<\/p>\n
To view the all of the SOL pass rates for the division, visit the VDOE\u2019s webpage<\/a>. Also, note that the VDOE is scheduled to release its state accreditation ratings Sept. 14.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There was a particularly special binder at College Park Elementary school, one that fifth-grade students clamored to see each and every day at school. Its pages were made of the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":5501,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[147,64,148],"class_list":["post-5499","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-college-park-elementary","tag-williams-elementary","tag-windsor-oaks-elementary"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5499","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5499"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5499\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5502,"href":"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5499\/revisions\/5502"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5501"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5499"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5499"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5499"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}