MagnetSchoolforthePerformingandCreativeArts.pptVIP

Continue on to the presentation for the International Baccalaureate magnet school concept. International Baccalaureate Magnet School Concept (1MB) Magnet School for the Performing and Creative Arts “Appreciating and Developing Diverse Talents” Freeport School District Freeport, Illinois Freeport School District Our Mission In partnership with students, family and community, we educate every student for the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow through the continuous pursuit of excellence. Freeport School District Student Performance “Every student is engaged in his or her learning, meeting or exceeding District and State standards and contributing positively to the community.” Freeport School District Equity Vision “Every person is treated fairly, promoting dignity and mutual respect. The diverse talents of all staff and students are fully appreciated and developed.” Successful Examples Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary Waukegan, IL Demographics 22% Black 40% Hispanic 25% Caucasian 7% Multiracial 4% Asian 31% Free and Reduced Lunch K-5 Building Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary Math Over 90% of Black, White and Hispanic students met math ILS in 2008 Reading African Americans: 90% met/exceeded ILS Caucasians: 90% Hispanic: 80% Successful Examples Roosevelt Magnet School for the Fine Arts Peoria, IL Roosevelt Magnet School for the Fine Arts Demographics 89% African American 7% Caucasian 4% Hispanic 90% Low Income K-8 building Roosevelt Magnet School for the Fine Arts 75% of students grades 3-8 met reading standards 83% of students grades 3-8 met math standards Roosevelt Magnet School for the Fine Arts OVERALL PERFORMANCE - ALL STATE TESTS Students scored ten percentage points higher than district average 93% of Students Met/Exceeded in Reading-3 98% of Students Met/Exceeded in Math-3 No Gap in African American Achievement Build on Freeport School District Traditions Grammy Award Winning Music Program Choral and Instrumental Spee