Business Certification Review Receives Highest Marks

The Crenshaw County Public School’s Career Tech Department recently participated in a state review of  its Therapeutic Services Program  and were deemed 100% compliant!  Kudos to Ms. Becky Stubbs, instructor, and all others who assisted!

Kindergarten Attributes

Mrs. Lowery’s kindergarten class worked collaboratively with attribute blocks disseminating various shapes polygons and colors.   Pictured here are Elli Knighten and Nick Odom.

Fish Eyes

Ms. Kelley's first grade class incorporated the book Fish Eyes into their math lesson this past Monday.  The objective was to accurately measure various lengths of fish, thus determining the keepers.  She incorporated science and geography into the lesson by mentioning the types of fish and their typical location (i.e. alewife, mackerel, and perch, not catfish, bream and bass.

Student Success Starts With the Schedule

Creative scheduling is being utilized in various locations.  BHS elementary has alternated their morning and afternoon classes whereas if a student received reading and math in the afternoon first semester, they are now receiving math in the morning and reading in the afternoon.  HHS grades 7-8 are utilizing a modified block schedule.  On certain days of the week, students receive two consecutive hours of math or reading instruction.  Additionally, students receive one additional remedial class per week.  HHS is also utilizing special grouping of core classes.  More regarding this out-of-box scheduling is forthcoming

It Is All In the Timing

Various timers are being utilized to increase structure and maximize instruction and  learning.  When the timer sounds, teacher quickly transition to the next phase of the activity.  Seen here is timer software used in Mrs. April Hall's room.

Math Scores Continue to Improve

In review of the most recent math post test data verses 7-year trends, we are pleased at our gains in mastery of content.  Gains range from 4% to over 30%,  which is double the mastery in some cases.

Math Wiz Wednesdays

We have begun Math Wiz Wednesdays with a focus on ARMT specs.  Grades K-5 have designated at least 30 minutes per week while grades 6-8 will utilize as much as a full class period.   Though outside resources are being utilized (i.e. Buckle Down and Coach books), inquiry-based instruction and effective questioning techniques are being utilized.  Much emphasis is being given to open-ended questions and gridded answers.