Grade 3-8 Grade Level Proficiency
North Carolina public school students in grades 3, 5, and 8 are required to meet statewide standards for promotion in addition to local promotion requirements. Student test performance is reported as one of five achievement levels. Levels 1 and 2 are below grade level. Level 3 is grade level proficient. Levels 4 and 5 indicate students are on track for career and college readiness.
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Measure provided shows the percentage of students demonstrating grade level achievement in End-of-Grade (EOG) combined (reading, mathematics, and science) assessments.
Community Focus Areas:
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A three-year plan has been created for district-wide training and implementation of Focused Learning.
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English Language Arts Curriculum Coaches serve K-12 teachers with resources and instructional support.
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Motivation Math is used in grades 1-8 as a supplemental resource to address the absence of textbooks.
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Parent Academies are held throughout the year focusing on supporting students’ academic needs at home and school with a particular emphasis on literacy support and instruction.
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WCS has developed curriculum frameworks which are aligned to state standards and include online resources, graphic organizers, and aligned assessments and are accessible through the district website and SchoolNet.
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NCSTAR School Improvement Plans for schools will align to district improvement plans and be monitored by Senior Staff and district personnel.
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Ninety-minute math and reading blocks have been established for students in grades 3-8.
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Senior Staff is tracking and monitoring student attendance and discipline incidents and analyzing the data with principals
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Response to Literature is being implemented to address writing across grades K-2.
Grade 3-8 Grade Level Proficiency (Combined)
Note: Information for the 2019/2020 academic year is unavailable due to COVID-19
Source: North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
www.ncpublicschools.org
Note: Data is measured annually.