To: Michael Green, Superintendent
From: David Starkey, CES Principal
Date: January 25, 2024
RE: Columbia Elementary Board Report
School Improvement Focus:
Absenteeism has been and continues to be a focus for Columbia Elementary. When looking at our building's School Improvement Plan, our building goal is to increase student attendance from 85% to 90%. Although this is an uphill battle, we are working on identifying methods and incentives to increase our K-4 student attendance. Currently, Columbia Elementary is averaging roughly 23% of our student population who have missed 10% or more of the school year. As you can imagine, absenteeism makes a huge impact on student growth and the student's education process as a whole.
Columbia Recognition- Success Story:
This is the time of year when we do our winter benchmark testing. Benchmark assessments are completed for all students and give us a clear understanding of how our students are performing and growing. We do our benchmark testing in the fall, winter, and spring.
Here are some updates from our recent winter benchmarks:
(2020-2021 was when I arrived at Columbia Elementary. Unfortunately, we do not have benchmark data prior to my arrival.)
These are just some of the highlights from our most recent assessments. As a school we are working hard to assure these scores continue to grow and that each CES student reaches their fullest potential.
Upcoming Events at Columbia Elementary:
January 29th: Monthly Character Trait Assembly
February 15th: CES Family Art Night