Lion's Lore

Hello RLT!


This week, we would like to share our first semester data in terms of our passing rates for the core classes as well as our attendance data. As you recall, we sent information regarding our passing rates from 2005-2007 S:\Semester Data. One of our campus goals is to increase earned credits by 3% for each course taught. Please take a minute to review our first semester data S:\Grade distribution for 2008. We are already well on our way to achieving our campus goal.

Additionally, we would like to share our first semester attendance data. One of our SMART goals is to increase our annual attendance rate to 96% by 2011. Currently our data represents the following:

• First Six Weeks 95.5%
• Second Six Weeks 94.7%
• Third Six Weeks 94.2%
• 1st Semester 94.8%

We are certainly off to a great start, but as the veterans know the spring will be our greatest challenge. However, the staff of RLT is up for the challenge. Thanks for believing in kids and making a difference each day.

Have a great weekend,

Lance

Lion's Lore

Hello RLT!



As you know, the majority of our students are either involved in extra-curricular activities or work. Due to the time our students spend with these additional activities/responsibilities many are unable to attend teacher tutorials. Fortunately, Brookhaven college students, trained in effective tutoring, will be available to provide tutoring to our students free of charge. College Night tutoring will be available to all students every Monday and Wednesday from 3:00-5:00, beginning February 2, 2009 in the library. All students are welcome to attend and teachers are encouraged to make recommendations. More information will be provided at a later date.



Please remember we have provided end of the semester procedures that need to be completed by all teachers:

• Final Exams- a list of students who did not take final exams


• Exam attached with student name on it and key


• Remaining Unclear Students


• Remove all student work from the halls/classrooms


• Failure lists for Nine Weeks/Semester and documentation of parent contact

In closing, please remember we will provide a Continental Breakfast Tray on Tuesday morning. The tray consists of a flavorful selection of warm breakfast bread and pastries: orange cranberry scones, strawberry pound cake, bagels, seasonal fruit, muffins and all butter croissants. Accompanied by butter, jelly and flavored cream cheeses. Sounds good!

Thanks for making a difference,

Lance

Lion's Lore

Hello RLT!



As the first semester comes to an end, we would like to revisit one of our campus goals:

• Increase earned credits, semester and year long by 3% for each course taught.

We have monitored the data over the past three years, and have seen an increase in the number of earned credits S:\Semester Data . We know that students are much more likely to complete high school once they reach the sophomore level (six credits). The NCLB accountability system regarding dropouts has become standardized over the past couple of years... as to what percentage of students graduate in a four year period. Based on the class of 2007, we had 74% of all students graduate (67% of our Hispanic students). As you know, the AEIS report is one year behind when looking at graduation and attendance data. We feel our numbers will be higher for the class of 2008, as we had close to 400 graduates. It is imperative that we continue to provide multiple opportunities for kids to be successful. Let us know if we can be of assistance.

In continuing our conversation with NCLB, we have begun meeting with our identified LEP students about after school tutorials. We have strategically selected fifty students to participate in after school tutoring. Our first meeting was a success as each student decided it was in their best interest to participate in the TAKS Academy. The ELA TAKS Academy will begin on January 27, and our Math TAKS Academy will begin on March 10. Each session will last approximately two hours, with food provided at the end of each session. We feel confident this program will improve our LEP students overall performance. If you are interested in participating, please talk to Ms. Warnock.

Lastly, we would like to share our discipline data for the first semester. Thank you for keeping all students engaged in the learning process. Our discipline data continues to be impressive. S:\Discipline Data

Thanks for making a difference!

Lance