subscribesubscriber servicescontact usabout ussite mapBuy a Classified
Sun, Jul 05 2009 

Resources

print this story   Print this story
  Post to del.icio.us

Published January 15, 2008 11:45 am - Two Glasgow elementary schools were asked by the Glasgow Board of Education on Monday night to report on what they were doing to improve their CATS scores.

Glasgow board hears CATS reports


By GINA KINSLOW
Glasgow Daily Times

GLASGOW

Two Glasgow elementary schools were asked by the Glasgow Board of Education on Monday night to report on what they were doing to improve their CATS scores.

Highland Elementary showed significant gaps between males and females in the areas of social studies, math, reading, arts and humanities, and writing.

“Our males outperformed our females significantly (in those areas),” said Kelly Oliver, principal, who could not explain the phenomenon. “In most cases where there is a gap in gender, you are going to see females outperforming males.”

And that was the case for Highland two years ago, but now it has reversed.

“Some of the things we did to address that was we initiated more competitive games, AR (accelerated reader), we gave more incentives and we know that boys like competition and we fed into that whole gender stuff,” she said.

Highland also had Chad Muhlenkamp teaching fifth grade reading.

“He introduced a lot of male-type adolescent literature and I also think introduction of technology into the classroom was no small factor,” Oliver said. “Boys are visual learners. Studies show that and I know that technology kind of feeds into it.”

Even though the school has a gender gap in its tests scores, she was quick to say that all students are doing well. The gender gap is something Oliver said she and her staff intend to keep their eyes on to make sure they are working as hard as they can to get all of their students where they need to be.

Applying more of a focus on writing instruction is one thing they are doing to try to close the gaps.

“We know what is good for a targeted group is usually good for all,” she said. “So, in every content area on a regular basis we are providing that intense writing instruction and it is unified throughout the building so we know that what is happening in kindergarten meets first, second and on up through fifth.”

South Green Elementary, on the other hand, showed significant gaps in students with disabilities versus students with non-disabilities in the subject area of math.

“It’s an area that we’ve been working on for several years. We did significant improvements, but we still got a ways to go,” said Bill Philbeck, principal.

One reason for the gap is an increasing number of students who fall into those categories. Another reason is the school is struggling to meet the needs of all students who fall into those categories.

Philbeck explained that South Green may have one student with a specific disability.

“So you are having to gear a completely separate individualized program for a child with that disability and it puts a strain on our resources,” he said. “It’s very tough. We’ve seen improvements. Our school’s scores are actually better than what they have been, but it’s just not where we need them to be.”



print this story    email this story   




Zillow
monster
autoconx
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide
Premium Jobs

ACCEPTING LPN RESUMES FOR POTENTIAL OPENING.
Mail to Women & Children's Clinic. 1411 N. Race St., Glasgow, KY 42141. No phone calls please....>MORE

Attn: Drivers. NOW HIRING!!! National Distributors Leasing
Regional & OTR Drop & Hook Operation. Great Equipment. Don't Delay. Call recruiting today! 877-334-9677. www.driver4ndl....>MORE

$$$ AVON $$$
Reps need in your area! $10.00 no inventory no sales quota. Couple/Retirees/Online. Call Debbie at 270-646-4939....>MORE

FOX'S PIZZA DEN NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS
July 6th & 7th 10 am- 5pm
•Flexible scheduling
• Uniform provided
• Discounted meals
936 Happy Valle
...>MORE

ASSISTANT MANAGERS - TAKE THE REGINS ON A MILLION
dollar operation as part of our management team. You'll get the support and training you need to succeed, plus the rewar...>MORE

EXPERIENCED LPN OR RN TO WORK IN DR. GERMAN'S
office all day on Tuesday & Friday mornings beginning in 2 weeks. Send resume to 211 Professional Park Dr., references r...>MORE

See all ads

Premium Autos

2005 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS
Below avg. mileage, loaded, $14,500 Call 629-2005 or 670-3694....>MORE

202 FORD F150 - 18K PRICED RIGHT.
CALL 270-678-5546....>MORE

1998 OLDS 88, LOCAL ONE OWNER,
28,000 miles, V6, 3.8 liter motor, excellent condition. 270-646-7646.

...>MORE

97 BONNEVILLE, ALL POWER, NEW TIRES,
radio, cassette player, A1 condition, asking $1500. 651-8525 or 404-6144.

...>MORE

95 NISSAN PICKUP 4 CYL., 5 SPD., 140K MI.
Serviced every 3k mi., bed topper, sharp truck. $3,400. 427-5686....>MORE

LOOKING FOR A GREAT AUTO DEAL?.....
Looking to buy or sell?
Check here for the Premium Auto Section.
You can post an ad with unlimited text and
...>MORE

2005 BUICK CENTURY
168,000 miles, Good condition, $4,000.00. Call 270-678-7362....>MORE

See all ads

Premium Homes

2 BR DUPLEX, OPEN PLAN, GREAT ROOM,
garage, outside storage, 100 Redding St. $525 mo. 646-7143....>MORE

BUSINESS FOR SALE - ELECTRIC BEACH, COFFE & JUICE BAR.
Serious inquiries only. No phone calls to business. Call 670-7153 for information....>MORE

UNFURNISHED 1 OR 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS.
Kitchen appliances & water furnished. 270-651-5340....>MORE

2 BR HOUSE AT 319 JEFFERSON ST.
Hardwood floors, $475 mo. Cell Phone 670-3139....>MORE

3 BR HOUSE IN PARK CITY
appliance include W/D, Ref. required. $425 mo + $425 Dep. 563-4029 after 6 pm....>MORE

2 BR DUPLEX, OPEN PLAN, GREAT ROOM,
garage, outside storage, 100B Lyon $525 Mo. 646-7143....>MORE

FOR LEASE OR SALE: 302 AUTUMN RIDGE RD.
$2,300 mo. + security deposit. Call Beth Sheesley 590-0974....>MORE

2 BR, 1 BA, MERRY OAKS LOCATION, FURNISHED,
$400/mo., $400 dep. References required. 453-3342....>MORE

1-3 BEDROOM HOUSES & APARTMENTS.
270-579-3497....>MORE

FOR SALE: 5 NICE DOUBLEWIDES ON LAND
small 3 BR, 2 BA $337 mo, 2 medium $425 mo, 1 large - $449 mo., & monster 5 BR, 3 BA $492 mo. Omar's Oasis. Call 453-323...>MORE

See all ads


 

Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc.CNHI Classified Advertising NetworkCNHI News Service
Associated Press content © 2009. All rights reserved. AP content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Our site is powered by Zope and our Internet Yellow Pages site is powered by PremierGuide.
Some parts of our site may require you to download the Flash Player Plugin.
View our Privacy Policy
Advertiser index