Welcome, SACS Quality Review Team!

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Welcome, SACS Quality Review Team!
A Place Where Eagles Soar High in Learning
Our Mission Preparing Students to Become
Successful Citizens and Lifelong Learners
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Remembering a Legacy

• John William Maryon Arnold
• better known as
• J.W.

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John William (J.W.) Maryon Arnold

• Birth Date January 9, 1870
• Birth Place Fayette County, GA
• Father Slave from Virginia who became a
  Methodist minister.
• Siblings Oldest of 13
• Public Schools Fayette and Clayton

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John William (J.W.) Maryon Arnold

• College Clark University
• Occupation Farmer, Public Work, Railroad,
  Shoe Repair, Teacher in Cartersville, Riverdale,
  Shiloh, Freemans Chapel and Unionville
• Wife Sarah Frances Butler, a teacher
• Children Eula V. Lillian T.M.
• Residence Clayton County

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John William (J.W.) Maryon Arnold

• Contributions Voter registration, School
  Trustee, organized the first colored PTA,
  instrumental in consolidating little schools,
  etc.
• Death January 11, 1992

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Reminders from John William (J.W.) Maryon Arnold

• Try to be somebody, have something that belongs
  to you, buy a house, purchase land.
• Stick together as a family, love one another
  above all, be honest and truthful.
• Keep a record of what you do and keep up with
  your efforts and accomplishments.

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A Legacy of Leaders

• 47 Years

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J. W. Arnolds Visionaries
Principal Service Dates
Roberta T. Smith 1963-1971
Dr. Joe Lovin 1971-1973
Donald Wilson 1973-1989
Avonelle Kirby 1989-2000
Faith Duncan 2000-2009
Myron Allen 2009-Present
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Achieving the Legacy

• J.W. Arnold Elementary School
• Today

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Administrative/Support Staff
Title Team Members
Principal Myron Allen
Secretary DeLores Wiggins
Counselor Roxanne Crumbley
ISS Lorei Smith
Bookkeeper Sharon Ward
Health Care Specialist
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Grade Level Staff
Grade Level Team Members
Kindergarten Devon Porter Chair Cathy Olson Stacy Mahr Carol Westbrook
First Margie Cook Chair Jennifer Anderson Dayin Kulwantanapong Cathy Sandberg
Second Romenia Alford Chair Nevia McClure Terri Rose
Third Kathleen Kennel Chair Nicole Chapman Marcia Milleret Sally Simmone
Fourth Tiffany Zaleski Chair Cathy Cook Tiffany Sterling
Fifth Yvonne Sellars Chair Shannon Gaines Kay Wentzel
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Specials-AMPE Staff
Class Team Members
Music Joanne Maples - Chair
Art Elise Dotson
Media Specialist Tracy Larson
P.E. Ben Szymanski
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Resource/Support Staff
Class Team Members
Pre-K/Special Needs Nikki Coley-Chair
EIP Augmented Charlotte Bennett
EIP Augmented Deborah Docks
EIP Augmented Freida Warrens
Collaborative
LD/BD Resource Sarah Schafer
ESOL Rosalyn Harmond
SCORE Audrey Fowler
SCORE Pat Lewis
Speech Ann Grant
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Paraprofessionals
Grade Level Team Members
Pre-K Special Needs Linda Oliver and Libby Snipes
Kindergarten Karen Arnold
Kindergarten Melissa Cook
Kindergarten Glenda Piazza
Kindergarten Shirley Work
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Food Service/Custodial Staff
Team Members
Shelia Brewer-Food Service Manager
Cathy Coppinger-Cashier
Toshiba Foster
Terry Holbrook
Diane McKevin
Veronica Westmoreland
Barbara Williams
Shereka Poole Monitor
Kelly Williams - Monitor
Fred Gordon Head Custodian
James Real
Nacquia McCloud
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Student Demographics
Facts 2008 2009 2010
Number of Students 520 466 479
Economically Disadvantage 49 53 58
Students with Disabilities 12 11 11
English Language Learners 4 5 5
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Student Ethnicity
Ethnicity 2008 2009 2010
Asian 4 4 6
Black 65 67 73
Hispanic 4 4 6
Indian 0 0 .21
White 21 19 15
Multi-Racial 6 5 .63
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Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT)
Results
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J. W. Arnold Elementary School CRCT School-wide
3-year Comparison (2008-2010)
AMO Reading 73.3 ENG/LA 73.3 Math 67.7
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J. W. Arnold Elementary School CRCT 1st Grade

3-year Comparison (2008-2010)
AMO Reading 73.3 ENG/LA 73.3 Math 67.7
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J. W. Arnold Elementary School CRCT 2nd Grade
3-year Comparison (2008-2010)
AMO Reading 73.3 ENG/LA 73.3 Math 67.7
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J. W. Arnold Elementary School CRCT 3rd
Grade3-year Comparison (2008-2010)
AMO Reading 73.3 ENG/LA 73.3 Math 67.7
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J. W. Arnold Elementary School CRCT 4th Grade
3-year Comparison (2008-2010)
AMO Reading 73.3 ENG/LA 73.3 Math 67.7
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J. W. Arnold Elementary School CRCT 5th
Grade3-year Comparison (2008-2010)
AMO Reading 73.3 ENG/LA 73.3 Math 67.7
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J. W. Arnold Elementary School G5WA State,
County and School 3-year Comparison (2008-2010)
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J. W. Arnold Elementary School Academic
Status3-year Comparison (2008-2010)
Status 2008 2009 2010
AYP Met Met Met
Improvement Status Distinguished Distinguished Distinguished
Title I Targeted Assistance Yes Yes Yes
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Survey Data
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Item Statement Item Statement Item Statement
13 I have been taught how to use the media center. 15 Arnold is clean school. 4 The classroom work is challenging and requires me to put forth my best efforts.
6 My teacher encourages or motivates me to perform well. 1 The classroom work is challenging and requires me to put forth my best efforts. 9 The rules are fair.
2 I like using technology. 9 The rules are fair. 15 Arnold is a clean school.
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Item Statement Item Statement
2 Parents feel welcomed. 11 Teachers are concerned about my child.
21 Parents receive general information about the curriculum, policies and procedures. 12 Teachers have high expectations for learning.
1 Arnold promotes parent-teacher communication. 20 Arnold is well maintained.
8 Students have access to a variety of resources. 22 Arnold provides opportunities to involve parents regularly.
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Item Statement Item Statement
16 The transportation services to and from Arnold meet the needs of students. 9 Arnold is doing a good job helping students understand their moral and ethical responsibilities.
4 It is easy to schedule an appointment with an administrator. 14 I am satisfied with the way students are treated by teachers.
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Item Statement Item Statement
6 Parents feel welcomed. 12 Teachers have high expectations for learning.
19 Parents receive general information about the curriculum, policies and procedures. 9 Arnold is doing a good job helping students understand their moral and ethical responsibilities.
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Statement Statement Statement Statement
16. Students feel safe. 32. The principal is committed and holds high expectations. 25. Parents are provided information about learning. 36. The assistant principal is sincere in dealing with others.
24. Parents want to keep their children in this school. 17. This is a safe school 28. The principal encourages my efforts and wants me to succeed. 37. The assistant principal clearly communicates expectations.
30. The principal is sincere in dealing with others. 18. Communication is open. 21. Parents are provided information about expectations. 38. The assistant principal is committed and holds high expectations.
31. The principal clearly communicates expectations. 20. Parents are viewed as educational partners. 26. Parents are encouraged to discuss their childs needs.
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Statement Statement Statement
3. Students are taught critical thinking skills. 10. Students use prior knowledge to solve problems. 12. The professional development activities are related to district-wide instructional improvement.
5. Students work cooperatively to set and achieve goals. 11. Students use knowledge from one subject to apply to another subject.
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Statement Statement
5. Students work cooperatively to set and achieve goals. 1. Students use a variety of technology methods to enhance learning.
19. Discipline is handled fairly. 12. The professional development activities are related to district-wide instructional improvement.