New CST Data Shows Gap Closing
Elementary- In a span of two years, Berkeley elementary schools increased the percentage of proficient students in both
 English and Math by 9%. - Student achievement data, as measured by the California Standards Test (CST), shows 72% of our students in grades 2-5 proficient or advanced in English Language Arts (ELA), and 79% proficient or advanced in Math.
- Preliminary 2012 test results disaggregated for ethnicity, show that 12% more African American and 12% more Latino students scored proficient or advanced in ELA than two years ago.
- The preliminary CST results in Math suggest an 11% gain for African American students and 8% gain for Latino students.
Middle & High School - The number of middle school students proficient or advanced in ELA increased by 10% over two years, while in Math the growth was 5%.
- African American students in grades 6-8 had the largest improvement in ELA of any subgroup with 16% more students proficient or advanced and 9% more in math over the same two years (2010 & 2012).
- BHS students saw a small increase in the number of students proficient and advanced in both ELA and Math with more students participating in the CST.
District and school API scores have been delayed by the state and are scheduled for release in October. However, individual students scores have already been mailed home. There will be a full report to the board on achievement results once the full set of data is available from the state. |
Come Stroll with Us! We'll have a booth set up at the top of Solano Avenue. Find out the 20 Things to Know about Berkeley's public schools.
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2020 Vision Makes Impact 
With progress in the first three goal areas, the 2020 Vision Team adds two new areas of focus for this school year: College and Career Readiness and Successful Completion of Algebra or Integrated Math 2 by the end of 9th grade. Read more by clicking on the full document to the right.
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Parent Student Handbook 2012-13  It is important that families are informed about their rights and responsibilities and know about the services and programs available in our schools and across the district. A paper copy of the Parent Student Handbook 2012-13 should be landing in your mailbox soon or you can read it here.
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Is your child starting kindergarten next fall?  If yes, save the date for the Annual Kindergarten Fair: Sunday, Dec 2 from 1:30 - 4:30. Location TBA.
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Tdap Alert - Not too early 6th Grade Students  California school immunization law requires ALL students entering 7th grade (and new students in 8-11) to show proof of a whooping cough (pertussis) booster shot, called Tdap, before entering school. Students who fail to meet this requirement when entering 7th grade are not allowed to start school. Help jump start this effort now by making sure your 6th grader gets his/her Tdap by the end of the school year. More information...
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School Board Elections This NovemberSchool Board Candidate Forums are a good way to learn about the candidates and their vision for our schools. Friends of Berkeley TWI are sponsoring this forum with a focus on services for English Language Learners. There will be an opportunity to ask candidates questions on any topic. 2012 Berkeley School Board Candidates Forum:Thursday, Sept 27, 6:00-8:00pm LeConte Elementary School, 2241 Russell StreetSpanish/English translation, childcare, and light refreshments provided.
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