Writing

All students at Stolley Park Elementary will improve written communication skills.

Rationale and Supporting Data 

The goal was initially established in the year 2000 based on the ITBS scores for grades 3-5.  Upon review, we feel that GIPS district writing assessments and the 4th grade state writing assessments are more accurate indicators of our students writing abilities.  While gains in the area of writing are present, the Stolley Park staff believe it is vital to continue to develop and challenge our students as writers, especially in the area of organization.  The emphasis in written communication across the curriculum continues to drive our improvement goals.

Improvement Strategies 

• Use the writing process.
• Use 6 Trait Writing emphasizing “organization”.

Schoolwide Indicators of Improved Learning

	05-06 Results	06-07 Results	07-08 Results
4th Grade State Writing Assessments (percent proficient)	88%	91%	97%
2nd-5th District Writing Assessment (percent proficient)	84%	75%	81%
2nd-5th District Writing Assessment (average score)
3rd-5th ITBS Total Language Score (percentile and NCE)