EDUC 672 Demographic Template

Name: Terry Gallivan

Date: July 4, 2012

Demographic Description, School Mission, Vision, Values, Goals

Use the table to type your assignment; the table expands as you write. Each section should be at least one page in length. See the assignment directions in Blackboard for detail about what to include in the response section. Demographic Description: Winston Elementary School represents one of the twelve elementary schools in the Edgewood Independent School District. Edgewood ISD is located on the southwest area of San Antonio, Texas. The physical location is at 2500 South General McMullen, San Antonio, Texas 78226. The telephone number is (210) 444-8450 and fax number is (210) 444-8473. The school populace accommodates students Pre-K to 5th grade. The school enrollment averages over 560 students. The majority of the students are of Hispanic discent which is 97% on average. The remaining 3% is Blacks and Whites.Currently, there are more females (53.6%) than males (46.4%). The class sizes range from 22 in Pre-K and Kindergarten and 20 to 26 in 1st through 5th grade. The overall expenditure for each students is approximately $6,776.00. Winston Elementary School qualifies as a Title I school for funding purposes. Teachers have a wide variety of experience. First year teachers (8%), one to five years (36%), six to ten years (8%), eleven to twenty years (21%), and twenty-one or more experience (27%). Winston Elementary offers an exceptional Special Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. In addition, students are active participants in the school newspaper and yearbook, student council, safety patrol, rock garden club, UIL

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competions and others. The Gifted and Talented program enrichens the students to excel the standard curriculum. Winston Elementary offers special electives to enhance the learning experience with music, art and physical education classes. The housing for the majority of students is apartment dwellings due to low economic status. The family average income is below $30,000.00. Most families (74%) have dual language in the home environment. The area population is approximately 50% high school graduates, 10% Bachelors or Associate degree, 2% Graduate degrees, and the remaining 38% high school or less.

Response: Winston Elementary Schools strives to meet the cultural and background needs of each student entering the schools classrooms. The school is responsive to the Hispanic heritage which is a major component of San Antonios history. Students are expected to stretch beyond their expectations to be successful at not only in their current goals but their goals in their future. The students of Winston Elementary are respectful and earn the eagle wings each year.

Demographic information provided by: Movoto, http://www.movoto.com/neighborhood/tx/san-antonio/78226.htm and Edgewood Independent School District, http://www.eisd.net/site/default.aspx?PageID=1 Great Schools, http://www.greatschools.org/cgi-bin/tx/other/2313#teachers

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School Mission: Edgewood Independent School Districts mission statement is: To successfully prepare present and future generations in the Edgewood Independent School District for college and career pathways by establishing a Culture of Educational Excellence. Winston Elementary School uses the above statement as well. Therefore, a mission statement must be established to represent the uniqueness of Winston Elementary. Response: Each school should develop a mission statement which fits the needs of their student population. A recommendation would be to create a separate but one that is conducive to the districts. The following is an example for the Winston Eagles. Students are the future of the nation. We must ensue each child has the best educational experience Winston Elementary has to offer. The teachers will support the abilities and gifts each child has, thus, providing an environment conducive for a challenging, meaningful and successful educational experience.

Edgewood Independent School District, http://www.eisd.net/site/default.aspx?PageID=1

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School Vision: The vision for Winston Elementary School is to create an educational environment where all students succeed in knowledge, commitment, and expectations in a creative and innovative manner. Winston Elementary will meet the needs of each student in an effective manner to maximize the learning experience. The Winston staff will build a shared responsibility to work together to ensure students experience success on the highest level possible. Administrators and teachers will implement goals, plans, decisions and actions as a team in order to align the values and beliefs for an energetic, committed and focused learning environment. A plan will be set forth to ensure students needs are in place to meet the challenges and expectations for students ranking less than proficient, proficient and highly proficient. The plan will be based on scientific researched based instruction to guarantee a successful outcome for the all students. The plan will include entering into the 21st century technological atmosphere where students are able to learn beyond the walls of the classroom. Response: Administators, teachers, and staff have an obligation to all students to provide the best the school has to offer. The talents and gifts each person brings to the school should be developed in a way that best suits the needs of all students. The need to look beyond today to tomorrow will give the best opportunity for success. It may be beneficial to look at the past success to strengthen the decisions of the future.

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School Values: The following is an example for the WINSTON EAGLES.

We believe all students should be victorious in their learning. Inspired students who are held responsible for their current and life-long
intellectual development.

Nurturing the needs of students while upholding high expectations. Students, staff, and parents strive for excellence in the learning process. Teaching must be innovative and creative to meet the individual needs of
students.

Our students are encouraged to value and respect themselves, while learning to
understand, appreciate and accept the differences in others.

Never quit success comes when there is a team effort in the learning. Ensure a safe, organized, and encouraging teaching and learning environment. Aspire to excellence as we educate and support students to prepare them for the
future.

Goals to meet high expectations for all students. Learning experiences from providing quality instruction. Encouraging students to think logically, to learn cooperatively and
independently, and to develop a lifelong spirit of query.

Serve the students and community, and endeavor to meet their needs and
challenges. Response: The values are essential for all concerned parties to believe in order for the mission and vision statements to hold true. The honor a person holds for themself is a reflection of the intregity they live by. Teachers should remember students come with many different personalities, challenges and gifts for the teacher to value and nuture.

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School Vision Goal #1: Students and teachers are to be valued for their gifts and talents. Winston Elementary will endeavor to meet the challenge to encourage each student and teacher to succeed in the journey of life-long learning. Students will strive for excellence in creating an environment where learning is maximize by inquiry. Goal #2: Winston Elementary will provide an atmosphere where imagination, creativeness, exploration and curiosity are integrated into the classroom. The goal will be to make available to each student an innovative and successful environment where learning is optimized. Winston Elementary administrators and teachers will continue to create a safe learning environment where students can meet the high expectations set before them. Goal #3: Winston Elementary will regonize the importance of the learning styles each student brings to the classroom. The diversity of personalities and abilities will be met by creating a curriculum which stimulates the most successful outcome for every child. The educational journey at Winson Elementary will produce future citizens who are well educated and hold honor, integrity, moral values for the support of our nation. Goal #4: A strong foundation will be formed at Winston Elementary. The foundation for life-long learning will be established as a top priorty by offering the best educational opportunities available to Winston Elementary. Administrators will provide meaningful professional development opportunities for the teachers and staff. Teachers will research curriculum strategies for the best possible teaching practices. Students will strive to explore world from beyond the classroom walls.

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Response: In setting goals; administrators, teachers, parents and students will be on the same page for the betterment of the educational experience at Winston Elementary. Everyone has a stake in the education of every student that passes through the front doors. Our nation needs to focus on reaching the top of the international ranking once again. This will only occur if each school, each administrator, each teacher, each parent and each student endeavors to reach beyond the high expectations set before them. Winston Elementary Eagles will soared to heights never reached by believing we can.