Congratulations Hal Henderson - AYP 6 consecutive years!

Hal Henderson teachers and students continue to prove that hard work and dedication throughout the school year definitely pay off in the Spring of each year.

Hal Henderson Elementary School students have made AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) six years in a row and continue to show improvement each year.

For the 2009-2010 school year, Henderson met 13/13 goals! Henderson also exceeded the 95% attendance goal with a 96% attendance rate.

In reading, all grades (3-6) exceeded the AMO (annual measurable objective) with a proficiency index of 7.79%.

In math, grades 4-6 exceeded the AMO with a proficiency index of 13.26%. The results are incredible!

In October, we will have our annual BBQ to recognize those students who met or exceeded State standards. This year, we will celebrate with approximately 70 students. Our grade level breakdown is as follows:

Sixth Grade Reading: 98% proficient (Mr. D. Berry)
38% (11 students) level III
59% (17 students) level IV

Sixth Grade Math: 95% proficient (Mrs. K. Clay)
52% (15 students) level III
38% (11 students) level IV

In 6th grade, 28/28 students met or exceeded State standards. I will make a trip to Zora Ellis Jr. High to recognize these students for outstanding work in reading and math.

Fifth Grade Reading: 87% proficient (Mr. D. Berry)
57% (17 students) level III
17% (5 students) level IV

Fifth Grade Math: 88% proficient (Mrs. K. Clay)
50% (15 studentss) level III
27% (8 students) level IV

In 5th grade, 23/26 students met or exceeded State standards and will be attending the BBQ.

Fourth Grade Reading: 95% proficient (Mrs. T. Horn)
47% (17 students) level III
39% (14 students) level IV

Fourth Grade Math: 90% proficient (Ms. C. Williams)
36% (13 students) level III
42% (15 students) level IV

In 4th grade, 31/31 students met or exceeded State standards and will be attending the BBQ.

Third Grade Reading: 87% proficient (Mrs. S. Sims)
41% (9 students) level III
32% (7 students) level IV

Third Grade Math: 76% proficient (Mrs. S. Sims)
36% (8 students) level III
32% (7 students) level IV

In 3rd grade 16/19 students met or exceeded State standards and will be attending the BBQ.

The following 28 students scored a level IV in both reading and math and will receive a trophy. Congratulations!!!!
Corey B.
Elias C.
Skkye J.
Quintravious K.
Chaztin T.
Jonathan A.
Shamya C.
Terrica C.
Audreanna C.
Ron D.
Breanna H.
Hollie K.
Jacob S.
Mykia S.
Betty Ann W.
Thelma D.
Brittney G.
Anna J.
Je'Coyous C.
Nijah C.
Darrius H.
LaSheuna H.
Edward H.
Michael M.
Johnathan N.
Dexter S.
Deitrice S.
Chancelyn W.

We are very proud of all of our students. Thanks also to parents and guardians who worked with us to accomplish our goals. I am grateful to all teachers for their teamwork and determination. Although K-2 students are not tested on Spring standardized tests, the K-2 teachers play a huge role in the success of 3-6 grade students. It takes an entire school to educate students, and I am pleased to say I have an amazing educational team at Hal Henderson. Every person plays a vital role in the educational process. Many thanks to the entire faculty!

Hal Henderson's teachers have new technology in all but 3 classrooms this year. With state-of-the-art promethean boards, teachers have access to multiple resources and students are actively engaged at all times. Please come by our school and witness the amazing interaction between students and teachers through the use of technology.