FREEHOLD BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 280 Park Avenue Freehold, NJ 07728 Monmouth County Office of Curriculum & Instruction Course Title: Basic Skills Program Guide Grades: K-5 Board of Education Adoption Date: March 21, 2016
Freehold Borough Board of Education Dr. Michael Lichardi, President Mrs. Susan Greitz, Vice President Mr. Paul Ceppi Mr. Paul Jensen Mrs. Annette Jordan Mr. James Keelan Mr. Bruce Patrick Mrs. Margaret Rogers Mrs. Michele Tennant District Administration Rocco Tomazic, Ed. D., Superintendent Joseph Howe, School Business Administrator Cheryl Romano, Director of Curriculum & Instruction Jennifer O Shea, Director of Special Programs Jennifer Donnelly, Director of Technology & Assessment Cecilia Zimmer, Supervisor of Instruction ESL, Bilingual & World Languages Ronnie Dougherty, Principal Freehold Intermediate School John Brovak, Assistant Principal Freehold Intermediate School Patrick Mulhern, Principal Park Avenue Elementary School William Smith, Principal Freehold Learning Center Curriculum Committee Danielle Giambrone Kara Holler-Perez Brigid Ippolito Colleen LaRocca Natasha Perski ii
Freehold Borough School District District Mission We will inspire the creativity and imagination of all students and empower them as knowledgeable, skillful, and confident learners who flourish and contribute willingly in a changing world. Core Beliefs We believe that: All people have inherent worth. Life-long learning is basic to the survival and advancement of society. The primary influence on the individual's development is the family in all its forms. Valuing diversity is essential to individual growth and the advancement of society. All individuals have strengths and human potential has no known limits. Democracy thrives when individuals accept responsibility for their choices. Being trustworthy builds trust. Creativity and imagination are essential for society to flourish. A safe environment is essential for the well-being of the individual and for society to flourish iii
Freehold Borough School District Philosophy The philosophy for our curriculum is developed with a democratic system of beliefs and values. Believing that our students deserve the best education, our curriculum is aligned to the most current New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards and current statewide assessments. Our scope and sequence is vertically and horizontally aligned. The progression of objectives embraces decades of rigorous research, conducted both independently and at the university level, and acknowledges that children develop differently and that learning experiences and strategies for performance are differentiated. Our borough is a diverse community, rich in tradition and spirit. Knowledge is a fusion balancing authentic experience and content, which language arts literacy skills are integrated with other content areas. Our curriculum contains common expectations that are rigorous and student centered, and teachers, who are most proximal to the children, will use this document as an instrument to ensure student success. To ensure that our children are successful and receive the best education, this curriculum document, our staff will continuously collaborate on this living document. We will develop purposeful and effective formative and summative assessments which measure growth of our curriculum and inform our instruction. Finally, we will continuously seek to grow professionally through professional development, which is aligned to statewide regulations, but specifically geared to benefit our curriculum, school, and children. General Curriculum & Instruction Objectives Teachers will employ lessons that are aligned to our curriculum and framed utilizing current research-based methods and techniques that focus on student achievement Our lessons will be structured according to statewide and district standards and our teachers will have flexibility to ensure that lessons meet the needs of all learners Units and lessons will be differentiated Curriculum is be student focused on success and balances developmental theory and psychometric standards Democratically developed benchmarks and assessments will be utilized to gauge student and curricular growth. Assessment will be multidimensional and developed according to student need. iv
Freehold Borough Public Schools Title I Jumpstart to Literacy - Basic Skills Program Guide Table of Contents Introduction... 1 District Program Overview.. 2 Basic Skills Program Outline... 3 Instructional Time... 4 Program Criteria.... 5 Exiting Criteria.... 7 Parent Communication..... 8 Progress Reports... 9 Title I Basic Skills Parental Permission...... 13 Parent Compact.... 15 Parent Meeting Letter.. 16 Parent Sign-In...... 17 Parental Program Evaluation. 18 v
Introduction The Freehold Borough Basic Skills Improvement Program is a remedial program mandated by the New Jersey Legislature in amendments to the 1975 Public School Education Act. The law provides that funds will be allotted to districts for remediation of students who fall below the State Minimum Standards in the basic skills area of communication. In addition, this program contains a Title I component, providing additional Federal funds for basic skills instruction. The State Department of Education, through the county offices, is authorized to monitor the use of Basic Skills Improvement Program and Title I funds. Therefore, numerous aspects of the Freehold Borough Basic Skills Improvement Program must be documented for this monitoring process. The purpose of this handbook is twofold. First, it should make the Freehold Borough Basic Skills Improvement Program procedures clear to all district personnel and provide a point of reference when questions arise. Secondly, this handbook contains the forms necessary for the required documentation. Note: All Basic Skills Improvement Program forms, letters, and procedures contained in this program guide were revised and updated at the time the guide was written. It should be noted that due to potential changes in state mandates and district practices, these forms, letters, and procedures may be modified, as needed, to accommodate such changes. 1
District Program Overview What is BSIP? District-wide supplemental instruction program Provides students with reinforcement in the areas of reading and language arts It is not associated with Special Education, ESL, or Bilingual students How is the Program Funded? Federal Title I Funds Received Annually through a federal grant prepared by the district How are students selected for participation? See attached criteria What is the format of the program? Small group instruction Meet regularly according to established schedule Ongoing communication between homeroom teach and BSIP teacher If you have any further questions, please contact your child s BSIP teacher. District BSIP Instructors District Reading Coach: Natasha Perski Literacy Specialist: Colleen LaRocca Park Avenue: Danielle Giambrone and Kara Perez Freehold Learning Center: Brigid Ippolito and Stanley Krasowski 2
Basic Skills Program Outline Basic Skills Improvement Program staff members design lessons for Basic Skills students based on information from the following sources: Common Core Standards for English Language Arts and Common Core Curriculum Standards Jumpstart to Literacy Program Guidelines Action Reading Comprehension Strategies Reading Strategies District Assessments/State and Standardized Assessments BSIP/Classroom Teacher Made Assessments District Approved Curriculum Guides 3
Instructional Time Basic Skills instruction in grade 1-5 is in addition to the regular classroom teacher s instruction. The Basic skills instructor creates a schedule with students instructional needs as a primary consideration. Grade Level Program Time Allotments First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Jumpstart to Literacy Jumpstart to Literacy Jumpstart to Literacy/Basic Skills Jumpstart to Literacy/Basic Skills Jumpstart to Literacy/Basic Skills 30 minutes/day/5x per week Minimum of (3) 30 min. sessions per week Minimum of (2) 30 min. sessions per week Minimum of (2) 30 min. sessions per week Minimum of (2) 30 min. sessions per week 4
Basic Skills Program Criteria Step 1: F&P Score Step 2: 2 out of 3 of Slosson, FRY, and Benchmark Grade F&P SLOSSON FRY Benchmark 1 st Grade C or below K.2 75/150 Partially proficient and below 2 nd Grade F and below 1.2 125/250 Partially proficient and below 3 rd Grade J and below 2.2 175/350 Partially proficient and below 4 th Grade M and below 3.2 225/450 Partially proficient and below 5 th Grade P and below 4.2 275/550 Partially proficient and below If the total number of eligible students exceeds the total number of available seats, the lowest 10% of the population will be serviced using the criteria above. In 1 st and 2 nd grade if the total number of eligible students exceeds the total number of available seats, the remaining students will be placed on a Jump Start wait list. 5
*If the number of eligible seats is not fulfilled by tier 1 criteria, the following criteria will be followed: Grade F&P SLOSSON FRY Benchmark 1 st Grade D and below K.5 17/60 100/150 Partially proficient and below 2 nd Grade G and below 1.5 40/80 150/250 Partially proficient and below 3 rd Grade K and below 2.5 66/100 200/350 Partially proficient and below 4 th Grade N and below 3.5 92/120 250/450 Partially proficient and below 5 th Grade Q and below 4.5 116/140 300/550 Partially proficient and below Anyone who is serviced by ESL or Special Education teachers will not be pulled out for Basic Skills. 6
Exiting Criteria Students will exit the program after attaining an independent reading level as noted below. Students in grades 1 and 2 may not exit the program until after the completion of the first 12 week cycle. Grade F&P Independent Reading Level First Level I Second Level L Third Level O Fourth Level R Fifth Level U 7
Parent Communication The parents of all students participating in the Title I/Basic Skills Improvement Program will be notified in writing. Parents of first and second graders participating in our Jumpstart to Literacy Program will have the opportunity to attend a parent information session with the Basic Skills Teacher. In grades first and second, progress reports will be sent home every four weeks. These reports will be prepared by the Basic Skills teacher and will reflect students progress. In grades 3-5 progress reports will be sent home during all four marking periods. 8
Jump Start to Literacy Student Progress Report Student s Name: Student s Grade: Jump Start/BSI Teacher: Your child will be tested every four weeks to track their reading, phonics, and fluency progress. Below you will find the results of the three different tests required of the Jump Start to Literacy Program/Basic Skills Program. September November December January Slosson Oral Reading Test FRY Sight Word Recognition Test Fountas & Pinnell Reading Test Comments: 9
Jump Start to Literacy Reporte del Progreso Estudiantil Nombre del Estudiante: Grado del Estudiante: Maestro/a de Jump Start: Cada cuatro semanas, su hijo/a va a hacer un examen de su progreso con la lectura, la fonetica y la fluidez. Abajo son los resultados de los tres examenes differentes requeridos en el programa de Jump Start to Literacy/Las Destrezas Basicas. Slosson Examen de Lectura Oral FRY Examen de las Palabras de Vista Fountas & Pinnell Examen de Lectura Septiembre Noviembre Diciembre Enero Comentarios: 10
Freehold Borough Schools Grade 3-5 Basic Skills Progress Report Student s name: Grade: Date: Teacher: The items checked below will aid you to evaluate the progress of the student in the particular subjects. Good Improvement Needed Subject/s Checked ONLY if improvement is needed Assumes Responsibility Reading Writing Speaking Listening Attention in class Reading Writing Speaking Listening Behavior Reading Writing Speaking Listening Brings Materials to class Reading Writing Speaking Listening Class attendance Reading Writing Speaking Listening Completes class assignments Completes daily homework with parent signature Reading Writing Speaking Listening Reading Writing Speaking Listening Cooperation Reading Writing Speaking Listening Follows directions Reading Writing Speaking Listening Interest in learning Reading Writing Speaking Listening Participates in Class Reading Writing Speaking Listening Respects rules Reading Writing Speaking Listening Study habits Reading Writing Speaking Listening Test performance Reading Writing Speaking Listening Use of school time Reading Writing Speaking Listening Comments: If the school may be of assistance, please contact the teacher. Please sign and return. Need not be returned. Parent/Guardian Signature 11
Reporte de Progreso de clases de habilidades basicas - Grado 3-5 Nombre del Estudiante: Grado: Fecha: Maestra Los artículos marcados debajo serán de ayuda para evaluar el progreso del estudiante en la materia particular. Bueno Necesita mejorar Esta chequeado SOLAMENTE si se necesita mejorar Asume Responsabilidades Lectura Escritura Hablando Escuchando Atención en clase Lectura Escritura Hablando Escuchando Comportamiento Lectura Escritura Hablando Escuchando Trae materiales para la clase Lectura Escritura Hablando Escuchando Asistencia a clases Lectura Escritura Hablando Escuchando Completa el trabajo de clase Lectura Escritura Hablando Escuchando Completa su tarea con firma de los padres Lectura Escritura Hablando Escuchando Cooperación Lectura Escritura Hablando Escuchando Sigue Dirección Lectura Escritura Hablando Escuchando Interés en el aprendizaje Lectura Escritura Hablando Escuchando Participa en clase Lectura Escritura Hablando Escuchando Respeta las reglas Lectura Escritura Hablando Escuchando Habito de Estudios Lectura Escritura Hablando Escuchando Rendimiento de Exámenes Lectura Escritura Hablando Escuchando Uso del tiempo escolar Lectura Escritura Hablando Escuchando Si la escuela puede serle de asistencia, por favor contacte la profesora o profesor. Comentarios: Por favor firme y regrese. No necesita ser regresado. Firma Padre/Tutor : 12
Borough of Freehold Public Schools Office of Curriculum & Instruction 280 Park Avenue Freehold, New Jersey 07728 http://www.freeholdboro.k12.nj.us PHONE (732) 761-2146 FAX (732) 294-7454 Date: To: Parents/Guardian of: From: Freehold Borough School District RE: Title I/Basic Skills Improvement Program Your child was selected to participate in the Freehold Borough Schools Title I/Basic Skills Improvement Program. During the regular school day, BSIP students receive supplemental instruction in reading and language arts. This instruction will be in addition to the regular classroom instruction and is planned in cooperation with the classroom teacher. Please sign and return this letter to indicate that you give permission for your child to participate in the Basic Skills Program. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child s Basic Skills Teacher. I grant permission for to participate in the Basic Skills Program. Parent/GuardianSignature: Date: 13
Borough of Freehold Public Schools Office of Curriculum & Instruction 280 Park Avenue Freehold, New Jersey 07728 http://www.freeholdboro.k12.nj.us PHONE (732) 761-2146 FAX (732) 294-7454 Fecha: Padres/Guardián de: De: El Distrito de Freehold Borough RE: Programa de Mejora de Habilidades Básicas del Título I Su hijo fue seleccionado para participar en el Borough Escuelas Freehold 'Título I / Programa de Mejora de Habilidades básico. Durante el día escolar regular, los estudiantes reciben instrucción suplementaria BSIP en lectura y artes del lenguaje. Esta instrucción será además de la instrucción regular de la clase y está planeado en colaboración con el maestro de la clase. Por favor firme y devuelva esta carta para indicar que usted le da permiso para que su hijo participe en el Programa de Habilidades Básicas. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta o duda, póngase en contacto con Habilidades Básicas maestro de su hijo. Yo doy permiso para que participe en el programa habilidades básicas. Firma de Padres/Guardian: Fecha: 14
Borough of Freehold Public Schools Office of Curriculum & Instruction 280 Park Avenue Freehold, New Jersey 07728 http://www.freeholdboro.k12.nj.us PHONE (732) 761-2146 FAX (732) 294-7454 Date: To: From: RE: BSIP Parents/Guardians Freehold Borough Public Schools Title I School-Parent Compact As you know, successful students attend schools that have high academic expectations and provide the necessary resources in order for their students to achieve those expectations. Equally important is parent involvement in all aspects of the students life including school. The students who attend Park Avenue Elementary School and Freehold Learning Center are fortunate to attend a school that works hard to provide them with the best possible education and who have parents who work collaboratively with the school community. The federal government also recognizes the benefits of a collaborative working relationship between the school and parent and requires us to sign the attached compact. You will probably feel that all of the things listed in the compact have been taking place for years, but in order to receive federal funds, which pay for basic skills instruction, we need you to make every effort to abide by the compact. We appreciate in advance your signature and continued support. After signing the compact, please have your child return it to his/her basic skills teacher. Thank you, 15
Borough of Freehold Public Schools Office of Curriculum & Instruction 280 Park Avenue Freehold, New Jersey 07728 http://www.freeholdboro.k12.nj.us PHONE (732) 761-2146 FAX (732) 294-7454 Date: Dear Parent/Guardian, Your child,, has been identified to receive Basic Skills services which will allow him/her an additional reading instruction, with the Jumpstart to Literacy/Basic Skills teacher. There will be a Jump Start to Literacy/Basic Skills parents meeting on, in the Jump Start to Literacy Classroom from to AM where I will be discussing the philosophy and structure of this program. Your attendance at this meeting will greatly benefit your child s success. By working together, we can help your child receive the additional help that he/she requires. Kindly complete the attached form and return it to school with your child by. I look forward to our meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 732- ex.. Sincerely, Your name: Your child s name: Yes, I will be able to attend. No, I won t be able to attend. Return to Jump Start to Literacy/Basic Skills teacher,. 16
Freehold Borough Public Schools Freehold, New Jersey Jump Start Sign-In Sheet Parent Meeting School: Date: Teacher: Parent/Guardian s Name Student s Name Grade 17
Borough of Freehold Public Schools Office of Curriculum & Instruction 280 Park Avenue Freehold, New Jersey 07728 http://www.freeholdboro.k12.nj.us PHONE (732) 761-2146 FAX (732) 294-7454 Parental involvement is a vital aspect of a child s academic success. Please complete this questionnaire about your experiences and suggestions for future services in the Freehold Borough Public Schools Title I/Basic Skills Program. STUDENT S SCHOOL: GRADE: DATE: 1. My child has benefited from participating in the Basic Skills program. 5 4 3 2 1 Strongly agree Agree Agree to some extent Disagree Strongly disagree 2. The Basic Skills teacher assisted my child in having a positive attitude toward learning. 5 4 3 2 1 Strongly agree Agree Agree to some extent Disagree Strongly disagree 3. The Basic Skills teacher s communication through the mid-year and end-ofyear progress reports were informative. 5 4 3 2 1 Strongly agree Agree Agree to some extent Disagree Strongly disagree 4. Do you have any comments or suggestions for next year s Title I/Basic Skills Program? 18