No Child Left Behind
Spotlight on Mt. View, 2002-2003
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According to federal standards, Mt. View Elementary did not make “adequate
yearly progress” for two consecutive years. This means Mt. View
is in “school improvement” status under the No Child Left
Behind Act and must offer special options to parents and students.
Kids are learning at Mt. View Elementary
Mt. View Elementary test scores may not yet meet federal standards, but
students at Mt. View are learning and making significant academic progress.
Great things are happening at Mt. View! Consider the following…
In the 2000-2001 school year, the Mt. View Elementary staff adopted
a new reading program called Reading Mastery. This program was adopted
schoolwide and involved extensive staff training and frequent measurement
of student progress. This focused approach to improving reading has
dramatically increased the reading ability of Mt. View students.
The following chart shows student growth as measured by the State of
Alaska Benchmark Exam for grade 3.
Growth in Reading
Mt. View Grade 3 Benchmark Reading—percent proficient
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- Mt. View adopted curriculum recommended by the No Child Left
Behind Act and, as a result, students have improved skills in
math, reading and writing for two consecutive years
- Mt. View University provides family literacy training on the
weekends so parents can build skills that benefit their students
- Students participate in after-school tutoring through the 21st
Century Learning Center at Mt. View
- Staff receive intensive training in the most effective teaching
methods for the diverse and bilingual student population
- A positive schoolwide discipline plan has improved student behavior
and reduced suspensions at Mt. View
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About Mt. View Elementary
Located in northeast Anchorage, Mt. View Elementary is rich in cultural
diversity, reflecting the melting pot Anchorage has become.
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93 percent of students eligible for free and reduced-price
lunch
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40.7 percent of students transfer during the school year
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174 bilingual students
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66 students receive special education services
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What’s next for Mt. View Elementary?
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Mt. View parents and staff will once again work together to create
annual goals for student achievement and develop a plan for pursuing
those goals. The school community will develop a “school improvement
plan” that complies with state guidelines and addresses specific
areas of achievement that need improvement.
In addition, Mt. View parents will be allowed
“school choice.” Two elementary schools, Inlet
View and Chester Valley, both of which have met Adequate Yearly
Progress, have been selected by the district and parents may apply
to send their child to one of these. Transportation will be provided
by the district.
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