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Public Notice of Adequate Yearly Progress
February 5, 2010
Based on final data from the South Carolina Department of Education, Lexington School District Four has been identified as being in Continuing District Improvement. This identification means that certain student subgroups tested in the district did not meet the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements established by the federal and state governments for the past two years. A school district must make AYP for two consecutive years in order to move out of district improvement status.
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Subgroups not met in English/Language Arts
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Subgroups not met in Mathematics
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African American
Hispanic
Disabled
Limited English Proficiency
Subsidized Meals
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African American
Disabled
Limited English Proficiency
Subsidized Meals
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Lexington School District Four will work towards improving student achievement in a variety of ways. These include, but are not limited to:
- Early childhood program which serves all 3 and 4 year olds who register
- Class size reduction
- In-class tutors to assist individuals or small groups in literacy
- Interventions for students with identified academic deficiencies
- Instructional coaches
- Computer labs and smart boards
- Professional development in developing professional learning communities
- Leadership team development for all school administrators in the areas of analyzing data, characteristics of effective teachers, and best practices in literacy and mathematics
Parents can help in improving student achievement by:
- Reading daily with their children
- Monitoring homework and other student responsibilities
- Attending parenting workshops, PTO meetings, and parent teacher conferences
- Volunteering for the School Improvement Council, Title I Planning committee
- Joining the PTO
- Communicating regularly with teachers
- Volunteering and/or observing in their child's classroom
In compliance with requirements of No Child Left Behind, all parents and other interested parties are invited to participate in the District Improvement process. We would appreciate your input as we develop a District Improvement Plan. Please contact your child's principal or Shannon Maddox, Director of Pupil Services, at 568 1000 if you have questions, suggestions, or comments. We hope that you will continue to work with us toward achieving the best possible education for your child.
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