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Category 1
Selected in 2023
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Grades: pre k - 3
School Setting: rural
Town Population: 2,204
Student Enrollment: 277
Student Demographics:
Black/African American: 13%
Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:16
White/Caucasian: 80%
Hispanic: 4%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
Asian: 0%
Native American: 0%
Other: 3%
% Reduced Lunch: 78%
% ELL Learners: 2%
Founded: 2001 -
PRINCIPAL:
Tracey Walker -
CONTACT:
1st St NW
Vernon, AL 35592
205-695-9728
twalker@lamarcountyboe.com
Vernon Elementary School
Vernon, AL
"High expectations for all students and stakeholders."
- 1. Tell us about your school’s success.
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Above 62% proficiency/ 85% student growth
Consecutive school report card grade of “A” on ALSDE Report Card
Proficiency levels continue to grow each year
- 2. Talk about the greatest contributing factor(s) that promoted positive change in your school.
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Above 62% proficiency/ 85% student growth
School report card grade of “A” two consecutive years
Proficiency levels continue to grow each year
- 3. How has ESEA funding supported the school's success?
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Decrease student/teacher ratio
Provide all student supplies
Professional development with content area instructional coaches
Provide remediation/enrichment resources for student growth
- 4. What professional development activities were used to improve teaching and learning?
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100% trained in the Science of Reading
Utilizing instructional coaches for effective instructional practices of content standards
Weekly grade level meetings
Monthly data meetings
- 5. Talk about the cultural shift leading up to your school's success.
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High expectations for all students and stakeholders
Reflect and Refine. On-going evaluation of curriculum and instructional practices
Teamwork among all staff, all grades, and all subjects
Collaboration and shared responsibility by all stakeholders.
- 6. How has community involvement strengthened your success?
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Parent/community partnerships very supportive of the school
Celebrate/Reward student success with us
Stats
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Category 1
Selected in 2023
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Grades: pre k - 3
School Setting: rural
Town Population: 2,204
Student Enrollment: 277
Student Demographics:
Black/African American: 13%
Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:16
White/Caucasian: 80%
Hispanic: 4%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
Asian: 0%
Native American: 0%
Other: 3%
% Reduced Lunch: 78%
% ELL Learners: 2%
Founded: 2001 -
PRINCIPAL:
Tracey Walker -
CONTACT:
1st St NW
Vernon, AL 35592
205-695-9728
twalker@lamarcountyboe.com