Frederick Law Olmsted School #64/56
Buffalo, New York
Parents often spend a great deal of time, energy, and money trying to find constructive after-school activities for their children. At Frederick Law Olmsted School, however, that is no longer necessary. The After-School Enrichment Program provides an hour of creative activities and experiences every day, while furthering the school’s goals and preparing students for required tests. More...
Kate Willoughby, ATP Co-chair
716-816-3420
Type 6 | Elementary Grades | Achievement in Other Academic Areas
Lowndes Middle School
Valdosta, Georgia
National, state, and local standards have been established as foundations for what students should know and be able to do in core content areas. Lowndes Middle School administrators and faculty realized, however, that students attain these standards in different ways, at different times, and to different degrees of mastery. The school made an extra effort this year to partner with parents to ensure that students with disabilities made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) by establishing a parent-teacher program called Chats & Chews. More...
Johnetta J. Henry, Teacher
229-834-4656 jhenry@lowndes.k12.ga.us
Type 4 | Middle Grades | Achievement in Other Academic Areas
Eastern Elementary School
Hagerstown, Maryland
Seeing a need for homework help, the staff at Eastern Elementary School put together an evening activity that had many positive results. “Fill Your Child’s Basket with Learning Tools” filled the school’s need to support student learning at home by motivating students and providing guidance to parents. More...
Kelly Morton, Family and Community Partnership Coordinator
301-739-6861 mortokel@wcboe.k12.md.us
Type 6 | Elementary Grades | Achievement in Other Academic Areas
Spooner Elementary School
Spooner, Wisconsin
To help low-income children bridge the socioeconomic achievement gap and raise their test scores in math and language arts, Spooner Elementary established an after-school program called High Five. After surveying parents for possible course offerings, the school created a variety of clubs to engage kids in fun and constructive activities such as drama, crafts, cooking, gardening, reading, and homework help. More...
Karen Collins, VISTA
715-635-2174 collinsk@spooner.k12.wi.us
Type 3 | Elementary Grades | Achievement in Other Academic Areas
New Horizons High School
Pasco, Washington
A student’s suggestion turned into a new way to recognize academic achievement at New Horizons, an alternative high school. When a student representative to the Action Team for Partnerships (ATP) suggested that the school have an assembly to honor those students with a 3.0 or higher grade point average, the team decided to act on it. More...
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Type 3 | High School | Achievement in Other Academic Areas
Machen Elementary School
Hampton, Virginia
When Machen Elementary School decided to put on a play, it truly was a production. More than 100 students auditioned, and everyone got a role. The rest of the students also played parts—backstage and in other preparations, such as making programs and ushering for performances. More...
Karen Lacy, Parent Involvement Facilitator
757-766-8592 klacy@sbo.hampton.k12.va.us
Type 3 | Elementary Grades | Achievement in Other Academic Areas
Arrowhead Elementary School
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Arrowhead Elementary’s simple partnership with sailors from the USS San Jacinto grew into a successful pen pal relationship and then a far-reaching lunch buddy program called the SanJac Shipmate’s Club. More...
Mischelle Keller, 3rd Grade Teacher, Partnership Coordinator
757-473-5007 ext. 50964 P.Mischelle.Keller@vbschools.com
Type 6 | Elementary Grades | Achievement in Other Academic Areas
Ruediger Elementary School
Tallahassee, Florida
Ruediger Achievers recognizes students with outstanding attendance, citizenship, and academic achievement, while also delivering encouragement to all students about what it takes to be successful not only in school but also throughout life. The core of the Achievers program at Ruediger Elementary is its quarterly Awards Assemblies, held three times a year for all of the students and their parents, and the fourth time as a fifth-grade graduation ceremony. More...
Carolyn Spooner, Principal
850-488-1074 spoonerc@mail.ruediger.leon.k12.fl.us
Type 3 | Elementary Grades | Achievement in Other Academic Areas
West Carrollton Middle School
West Carrollton, Ohio
West Carrollton Middle School has given the traditional parent-teacher conference an interesting twist. Some years ago, the school’s administrators became concerned that a very important person was missing from these conferences: the student! Today, students at West Carrollton individually meet with their parents and teachers at the school, and actually lead their conferences, taking responsibility for their own accomplishments and progress. More...
Pat Ingram, Classroom Teacher
937-256-1591 pingram@wcsd.k12.oh.us
Type 2 | Middle Grades | Achievement in Other Academic Areas
Northridge High School
Layton, Utah
Although Northridge High School did not join NNPS until February 2006, the school’s new Action Team for Partnerships (ATP) did not waste any time getting to work. The ATP and Northridge staff developed a take-home test-preparation packet for the Utah Basic Skills Competency Test (UBSCT). More...
Kristen C. Davidson, Career and Technical Education Coordinator
801-402-8509 kdavidson@dsdmail.net
Type 4 | High School | Achievement in Other Academic Areas