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= ** WHY: Principal's Vision and School Improvement Plan ** =

I became interested in this area, because we are trying to close the acheivement gap between african american, hispanic and white students in the areas of reading and math. In 2009-2010, my second year at the elementary level, my Principal had a vision. She gave me a list of African American and Hispanic students. These students had low reading and math scores, and were economically disadvantage. She wanted me to a club that would provide awareness, motivation, character building, and guidance. I became that person and more. My main goals each year is to instill into each student that education is the way to a better life.

It all started with the School Improvement Plan and AYP Scores, which are below:

In 2007-08, African American students scored 22.6%, Hispanic students scored 31.3% proficient in reading and math compared to White students who scored 45.9% proficient.

In 2008-2009, African Amercian student scored 54% proficient in reading and math compared to white students who scored 74.8% proficient.

In 2009-2010, African American students scored 49.1%, hispanic students scored 55% proficient in reading and math compared to white studetns who score 70.2% proficient and the economically disadvantage students scored 58.2%.

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