2001

2001-2002 Hillcrest Middle School Report to the Community
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The Administration, Staff, and School Improvement Council of Hillcrest Middle School present this annual report to the parents and others in the community interested in the school. This report reviews the programs, test scores, educational improvement objectives, accomplishments, and other important information about the school. Please feel free to contact Keith Russell, the principal or Georgia Lash, SIC Chairperson, at 967.4961 or glash@greenville.k12.sc.us with any questions or comments. School Improvement Council Members: Sara Austin - Teacher Julie Brashier - Business Melissa Brown - Teacher Jim Caprell - Parent Michi Corn - Assistant Principal Susan Crow - Parent Gregg Davis - Teacher Donna Hayes - Teacher Georgia Lash - Parent/Chairperson Kim Long - Teacher Gerald Nelson - Parent Debbie Roberts - Parent Keith Russell - Principal Gregg Scott - Assistant Principal Allison Tucker - Administrative Assistant Rick Zepel - Instructional Coach
Current Status: Hillcrest Middle school has 1130 students in grades six, seven, and eight. Seventy-six percent of our students are Caucasian and twenty-four percent are minorities which include African-American, Asian, and Hispanic. There are 63 professional personnel and 39 support personnel for a total of 102 staff members at Hillcrest Middle School. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and by the South Carolina State Department of Education. Every professional is certified. Hillcrest Middle School offers the students of its community a broad program of study designed to meet the needs of all students. The curriculum is demanding but flexible enough to allow for individual needs and differences. The extracurricular program offers students a wide variety of activities related to the curriculum. The PTA continues to be supportive, serving both the school and community. Accomplishments: An increase from 2001-2002 the number of students taking high school credit courses. - 187 students in 2001-2002 taking high school credit courses - 233 students in 2002-2003 taking high school credit courses Eighty percent of eighth graders achieving a PACT score above standards in Math and Language Arts. Web-design classes offered to seventh and eighth graders at Hillcrest Middle School. An increase in communication between teachers and parents due to the interactive ability through teacher created websites. A grade of GOOD for overall performance on the South Carolina Annual School Report Card. An increase of Duke Tip SAT Scholars. - 58 scholars during 2001-2002 - 79 scholars during 2002-2003 An increase of students who qualified to take the PSAT. - 115 students during 2001-2002 - 125 students during 2002-2003 An increase in SC Junior Scholars program. -60 students qualified during 2001-2002 -77 students qualified during 2002-2003 Educational Improvement Objectives: Implement the results gathered from the School Portfolio process to improve overall student achievement. Coordinate efforts among school organizations, the community, area businesses and the local school board to build a collaborative supportive learning environment in order to enhance the instructional process at Hillcrest Middle School. Continue to provide a school climate that fosters not only the academic process, but also promotes the growth of students in all areas of development. Area of Concern: In academics, we are working diligently to decrease the number of students who are scoring Below Basic on the PACT test and to increase the number of students who are scoring at the Advanced and Proficient levels. Comparison Between Spring 2001 and Spring 2002 PACT Scores:
English/Language Arts:
Sixth Grade
	00-01	01-02
% Below Basic	15.0	15.7
% At Basic	36.3	42.0
% Proficient	39.5	34.3
% Advanced	9.1	8.0

Seventh Grade
	00-01	01-02
% Below Basic	12.9	12.2
% At Basic	41.0	46.4
% Proficient	42.7	36.2
% Advanced	3.4	5.2

Eighth Grade
	00-01	01-02
% Below Basic	20.7	16.0
% At Basic	43.5	38.6
% Proficient	30.8	40.5
% Advanced	5.1	4.9
In summary: In 2001, 85% of 6th graders were above standards in English/Language Arts. In 2002, 84.3% of 6th graders were above standards in English/Language Arts. In 2001, 87.1 % of 7th graders were above standards in English/Language Arts. In 2002, 87.8% of 7th graders were above standards in English/Language Arts. In 2001, 79.3% of 8th graders were above standards in English/Language Arts. In 2002, 84.0% of 8th graders were above standards in English/Language Arts.

Math:
Sixth Grade
	00-01	01-02
% Below Basic	20.1	18.6
% At Basic	36.7	41.3
% Proficient	24.6	24.5
% Advanced	18.6	15.6

Seventh Grade
	00-01	01-02
% Below Basic	21.7	26.1
% At Basic	30.5	30.8
% Proficient	20.0	22.3
% Advanced	27.8	20.8

Eighth Grade
	00-01	01-02
% Below Basic	24.9	20.7
% At Basic	49.4	45.1
% Proficient	18.6	18.8
% Advanced	7.2	15.5
In summary: In 2001, 71% of 6th graders were above standards in Math. In 2002, 81.4% of 6th graders were above standards in Math. In 2001, 78.3 % of 7th graders were above standards in Math. In 2002, 73.9% of 7th graders were above standards in Math. In 2001, 75.1% of 8th graders were above standards in Math. In 2002, 79.3% of 8th graders were above standards in Math.
Summary: Thanks to the support of our staff, students, parents, community, and district, Hillcrest Middle School continues to serve its community well.

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