The Marauders Athletic Program
is certainly where
“ Academic and Athletics
are Partners for
Education Excellence!”
What Do We Know
About Reading?
We know that the central purpose of reading is to gain
meaning from print. For many years there have been
There may be many possible causes for different
student’s reading difficulties. Good diagnostic teaching
How can you help your child
in reading?
•
Parents can help their child study for tests.
•
Have your child read a newspaper article and
summarize for you. Guide them by asking who,
what, when, where, why, and how.
•
Ask your child what they are studying in social
studies, science, math, etc. Have them explain
what they have learned each week.
•
Review the Dolch list of most common sight
words with your child occasionally.
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Ask your child to explain to you the new phonics
rules that he/she has learned. Together brainstorm
a list of words that follow the rule.
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Be patient. This process will take time. The key to
success in this program is that all skills are taught
to the automatic level before moving on. While it
may appear to you and/or your child that progress
is slow, remember that this is necessary for success.
•
Show your child that you value reading. Show
him/her how it is necessary for your daily life at
home and at your place of work.
•
Encourage your child to read for pleasure. Help
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Read to your child. He/she is not too old. Even
WILLIAMSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPORT CARD
This page presents Williamson’s results on the New York State exams given to all fourth
graders. The results compare Williamson’s performance against those of students across
New York State.
Grade 4 English Language Arts
6%
28%
55%
11%
10%
30%
43%
17%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Williamson
NYS
Level 4.
These students exceed the standards and are moving toward high performance on the
Regents examination.
Level 3.
These students meet the standards and, with continued steady growth, should pass the
Regents examination.
Level 2
. These stud ents need extra help to meet the standards and pass the Regents examination.
Level 1
. These students have serious academic deficiencies.
Grade 4 Mathematics
1%
10%
47%
42%
9%
22%
43%
27%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Williamson
NYS
WILLIAMSON MIDDLE SCHOOL REPORT CARD
This page presents Williamson’s results on the New York State exams given to all eighth
graders. The results compare Williamson’s performance against those of students across
New York State.
Grade 8 English Language Arts
4%
39%
41%
17%
14%
41%
34%
11%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Williamson
NYS
Level 4.
These students exceed the standards and are moving toward high performance on the Regents
examination.
Level 3.
These students meet the standards and, with continued steady growth, should pass the Regents
examination.
Level 2
. These students need extra help to meet the standards and pass the Regents examination.
Level 1
. These students have serious academic deficiencies.
Grade 8 Mathematics
10%
41%
42%
7%
26%
34%
31%
8%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Williamson
NYS
WILLIAMSON HIGH SCHOOL REPORT CARD
This section presents the success of students on Regents exams required for graduation. The
Commissioner’s standard is that 90 percent of the cohort meet the graduation requirements for
English and Mathematics. Passing is defined as scoring 65 or higher, or earning approved
alternative credit. The first graphs below represent success on the comprehensive English Regents
and the second represent success on any Regents exam in Math.
The group of students represented as the 1997 Cohort first entered grade 9 in 199798. Their
performance is compared to the New York State standard established by the Commissioner. The
students in Cohort 1998 first entered grade 9 during the 199899 school year and are compared to all
students in New York State public schools.
Performance on Math Regents
1998 Cohort
93%
69%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Williamson
NYS All Students
Percentage of Students
1997 Cohort
97%
90%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Williamson
NYS Standard
Percentage of Students
Performance on English Regents
1997 Cohort
99%
90%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Williamson
NYS Standard
Percentage of Students
1998 Cohort
77%
68%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Williamson
NYS All Students
Percentage of Students
SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
The System of Accountability for Student Success (SASS) was initiated by the New York
State Education Department as a way to monitor the success of students at each level toward
meeting the State standards. The Performance Index is established by the Commissioner of
Education each year.
At the elementary and middle school levels, the SASS is designed to monitor the students’
progress toward meeting the standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics. At the
high school level, it is targeted at students’ progress in passing the required Regents exams.
In the 20002001 school year, Williamson students exceeded state standards in all areas
measured.
State
Standard
Williamson
20002001
Grade 4 ELA
140
165
Grade 4 Math
140
188
Grade 8 ELA
140
159
Grade 8 Math
140
147
English Graduation
Requirements
90
97
Mathematics Graduation
Requirements
90
99
DropOut Rate
5.0%
3.4%
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