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Last Update: 11/01/2007

Academy of Traditional Studies (K-5)

Correlates of
Effective Schools

1. Safe and Orderly Environment

2. Climate of High Expectations for Success

3. Instructional Leadership

4. Clear and Focused Mission

5. Opportunity to Learn and Student Time on Task

6. Frequent Monitoring of Student Progress

7. Home-School Relations

• Frequent parent conferences which focus on academic achievement and student progress
• Periodic student/parent workshops which focus on academics, study skills, and test-taking strategies
• Frequent monitoring and assessment of core academic areas
• Art, Music, PE, Computer Lab, and Media Center rotation

• All students are individually assessed to ensure core academics areas are taught at their instructional level
• Students who are assessed above grade level are allowed to advance
• Students assessed below grade level receive additional support
• Grades K - 5