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Program Description
Improved test scores and increasing other indicators of academic achievement are primary goals at Rock Creek Academy. Educating the "whole child" created the need for our school to enhance the areas of social and emotional development, positive educational attitudes, as well as connecting learning to personal, family and community well-being. These connections remain the focus points incorporated into our programs. Our programs embrace diversity of culture, gender, and ability levels, while creating an environment of tolerance and respect for those people who are both alike and different from ourselves.
Rock Creek Academy builds on a therapeutic teaching school model. We have a strong connection to The George Washington University's Special Education Department through a Graduate Masters Special Education Cohort. Each year, a number of graduate interns are also invited to complete internships in the field of clinical social work, as well as speech/language and occupational therapy.
Rock Creek Academy offers IEP-centered classroom instruction. Through our three building blocks: academics, related services and behavior management; we create a solid foundation for academic, social and emotional success.
How We Will Measure Success for the 2010/11 School Year:
Student Achievement Outcomes
Higher Student Attendance
Stronger Student Connections thru Career Academies
Reading Intervention for Grade 9-12 identified students
Gr. 6-8 Reading & Math Enrichment Blocks
Instructional Staff
Higher Staff Attendance
Highly Qualified Licensed Teachers
High School Community Learning Group Leaders
High School Career Academy Leaders
Conditions for Effective Teaching & Learning
New School Floor Plan
Re-Orientation Centers (Grade 9-12)
Safe and Orderly School
Behavior Team Monitoring BIP
Real Talk Sessions-Wkly Social Development Student Forums
TLC (Teen Leadership Council)
Peer Mediation Classes
Student Government Association
Service and Accountability
100% Vocational Assessments Completed
Transition Statements by Age 14
Transition Plans by Age 16
100% Clinical Therapy Direct Services on IEP
100% S/L, OT and PT Direct Services on IEP
Adaptive PE Services
Automated Systems Tracking:
1. Student Discipline
2. Student Scheduling
3. Student IEP's, Grades & Attendance
4. Student Report Cards & Transcripts
5. Teacher Evaluations
6. Student Information Database & Report Writer
7. Student Health Information
Strong Link With Parents and Community
Higher Number of Parents Attending Family Night Out
Higher Number of Parents Attending Family Carnival Nite
P3-Parent Participation Program for Grade 7-8
Family Counseling Services
Family Workshops-4 Annually
Off Campus Education Team-Home Visits
Off Campus Education Team-Work Site Observations
100% Parent Participation at Annual IEP Meetings
Varsity & JV Flag Football Program
Varsity & JV Mens Basketball Program
Varsity & JV Cheerleading Programs
Step Team-Local Competitions
Community Job Placements thru Transition Dept.
The School year will produce its challenges--each year does. We will continue to learn how to make each new year better. Since our school offers best practices and quality services for students with special needs, we look forward in supporting DCPS in their special education reform. This is an enlightening era for special education professionals. We dedicate our efforts to strengthen our school's commitment to those in need of our services -- our students.
Respectfully,
Shawn J. Meade, President and CEO
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