Niskayuna Elementary Program B I R C H W O O D C R A I G G L E N C L I F F H I L L S I D E R O S E N D A L E
New York State Requirements Total number of students enrolled in our five elementary schools: 1,692 Elementary students must receive instruction designed to promote their academic achievement, social and physical development consistent with New York State Standards in English Language Arts, Social Studies, mathematics, Science, Technology, the Arts, Health and Physical Education.
A Day in the Life of a First Grader 7:45-7:55 Arrival 8:00-8:45 Math 8:45-9:00 Calendar/Sharing 9:00-9:20 Whole Group Reading 9:20-9:30 Word Work 9:30-10:30 Reading Groups and Literacy Centers 10:30-11:20 Lunch/Recess 11:20-11:30 Read aloud 11:30-12:15 Writer s Workshop 12:15-1:00 Art 1:00-1:15 Snack 1:15-2:00 Science/Social Studies/Health Length of elementary school day: 6 hours, 15 minutes
A Day in the Life of a Fourth Grader 7:45-8:00 Arrival 8:10-9:00 Art 9-9:45 Writing 9:45-10 Snack 10:00-11:10 Reading and word work (whole group, small group, conferences) 11:10-12:10 Math 12:10-1:00 Lunch/Recess 1:00-2:00 Social Studies/Science/Health Length of elementary school day: 6 hours, 15 minutes
Special Area Classes Throughout the Week General Music Physical Education Art Library Computer Orchestra (grades 4 and 5) Band (grade 5) K: 1 x 30 minutes Grades 1-3: 2 x 30 minutes Grades 4-5: 1 x 30 minutes 1 x 45 minutes (chorus) 3 x 30 minutes K-2: 1 x 45 minutes 3-5: 1 x 50 minutes 1 x 30 minutes 1 x 30 minutes 1 x 30 minutes lesson Rehearsals as needed 1 x 30 minute lesson Rehearsals as needed
Elementary Curriculum Guided by the Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS) English Language Arts (ELA), math, social studies, science, health, physical education, art, music, and media. In English Language Arts, components include: Reading Foundational skills, vocabulary development, comprehension, genre balance, balance of instructional level and text complexity; Writing Writer s Workshop: includes personal narrative, opinion writing, and informational writing; Speaking /Listening speaking in front of groups, formally and informally; listening to speakers, listening for comprehension.
Curriculum, cont. Mathematics Fewer topics, greater depth, application in real world problems, fluency, base ten number system. (Math In Focus; NYS modules) Social Studies, Science and Health interdisciplinary/integrated (NYS Social Studies Framework; Science ESP kits; Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Robotics; K-5 Niskayuna health curriculum) Special areas art, music, library, physical education
Assisting Students in Meeting Expectations Student Support Teams (SST) Members: Principal, psychologist, AIS and special education teachers, speech teacher, classroom teachers Purpose: A collaborative forum to problem solve for individual students experiencing difficulties academically, socially or behaviorally Intervention plans are put into place and then revisited after a period of implementation (Response to Intervention (RTI) plans)
Academic Intervention Service (AIS) Goal of the Program: Provide remediation - strategy and skill development - for students approaching grade level expectations and standards in reading and math. Program Delivery: A tiered system using pull out or push in models. Size of group and duration of instruction dependent on student need. Identification Process: All students are reviewed using our current AIS criteria New York State Test results District Assessments: NWEA-Measures of Academic Progress, Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Assessment, classroom assessments (ex- math unit tests) and other common classroom assessments
Special Education Continuum of services: consultant teacher services, resource room, special class, self-contained programs Self-contained district programs: K-2 Skills 3-5 Skills Integrated Management Needs (IMN) K-2 IMN 3-5 Related services: speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy Staffing (teachers and teacher assistants (TAs) based on student IEP needs)
English Language Learners (ELL/ESL) Total number of elementary students receiving ESL services: 68 Total number of languages spoken by students: 20 Goal of the Program: Build English Language Proficiency- pass New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) Program Delivery: Pull out or push in instruction, includes some multi-age/grade groups. Minutes per week range from 180-360 depending on level (beginner, intermediate, advanced) Identification Process: New York State mandates English Language instruction for students identified as not proficient in speaking, listening and writing. New York State Identification Test for English Language Learners( NYSITELL) New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)
Elementary District Staffing Numbers Total Number of Full Time Employees at the Elementary Level: 231.065 Classroom Teachers 76 Accelerated Math 1 Special Education 14.2 AIS 10.5 ESL 3.6 Speech 5 Occupational Therapist 1.8 (.8 BOCES) Physical Therapist 1.6 (.6 BOCES) Physical Education 6 Art 3.04 General Music Instrumental 3.425 3.3 Librarian 4.8 Computer Lab TA 5 Teaching Assistants 47* Clerical Assistants 20* Nurse 5 Main Secretary 5 Head Custodians 5 Counselor 1 Social Worker 1 Psychologist 2.8 Principal 5 * Number of individuals- hours range from 3-6 hours per day
Technology Resources Classroom Level: Promethean Boards Document Cameras Building Level Computer lab Laptop cart/ipad Cart Online Resources for Students IXL (gr. K-5) math, RazKids (gr. K-2), Math Textbooks, library databases
Student and Family Support Services K- 5 School Counselor: 1 day per week whole class teaching small group counseling/supports (e.g. banana splits) individual short term (one to two sessions) meetings with possible referrals for additional out of school support K-5 School Social Worker: 1 day per week student and family support school liaison with outside support agencies K-5 School Psychologists : 2.5 days per week (approx.) Member or facilitator of Student Support Team supports IEP referrals, testing and monitoring process provides group or individual counseling based on IEP
Health and Safety School Nurse Supports children s medical safety plans Provides whole school training and safety protocols Provides individual support and recommendations for children s medical concerns that present at school Clerical Assistants (CA) and Teaching Assistants (TA) Supervise and maintain a safe and positive environment in the cafeteria and on the playground Head Custodian Assists with all safety and security drills (fire, lock out, lock down) and emergency situations