UNDERSTANDING THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

Student: John Madrigal School: W.A Johnson Elementary School Term: Spring 17

Your site visit experience offers you the opportunity to learn how schools operate as a large community promoting the growth of a
learner. School environment is determined by the schools culture, its history, its belief in how to do things and what is worth doing.
Become familiar with the school environment by completing the table below. Accomplish this by using the host schools website, the
Illinois Public K-12 School Rankings based on the Report Card and school personnel interviews.

Demographics
The following elements look at the demographic information of a school.
The demographic information of a school can provide an excellent look at the diversity of the school environment.
What is/are the Answer Resource for the Answer: Persons
name and title, document or website.
Current school enrollment 715 bsd2.org School Report Card

Percentage of various races and ethnicities White 28% bsd2.org School Report Card
Black 2%
Hispanic 65%
Asian 3%
American Indian 0%
Two or More Races 2%
Number of males and females as per school 715 bsd2.org School Report Card
report card Males: 326
Females: 389
Percent of low income students Low Income 60% bsd2.org School Report Card

Percent of students with IEPs 14.8 % bsd2.org School Report Card

Percentage of English Language Learners 46 % percent bsd2.org School Report Card

Composite percent of students who meet 18.6% Grade 3 bsd2.org School Report Card
and exceed state standards 43.2% Grade 4
30.9% Grade 5
# of FTE (full time equivalency) teachers 163 bsd2.org School Report Card
School Organization
The following elements identify various aspects of the organization of the school.
By understanding the school organization, teachers can better plan their lessons and their day.
School Mission Statement Maximize the unique potential of each child by bsd2.org School Report Card
honoring a natural curiosity and igniting a desire
to learn.
Length of school day for students 8:45 a.m to 3:20 p.m Thursday starts 2 hr later on bsd2.org School Report Card
late start.
Length of school day for contracted 7:30 a.m to 3:40 p.m Project Care
staff
Time allotted for each subject 45-50 mins bsd2.org
Number of minutes for specials 40 mins bsd2.org
Art, P.E., Music, etc.
Elective classes offered Music, Art Project Care

Extracurricular activities offered BBAA bsd2.org

The Edge
Bandit Football
Fenton Bison
Green Teen Zone
Types of duties which teachers are Act as role models for their bsd2.org School Report Card
assigned students by promoting and exhibiting
high personal standards of courtesy,
decency, morality, language, honesty,
wholesome relationships, and traits
exemplified by PBIS.

Types of communication between
the school, home, and community
Types of all-school or grade level
assemblies
School colors and mascot
Student and faculty dress code
The following elements identify various types of assistance available to students and faculty.
Identifying and understanding the various types of assistance available to students and teachers provides a teacher with a greater
Student intervention plans such as
Response to Intervention (RTI)
Provisions for students so that they
can participate in extracurricular
activities (e.g. transportation)
Types of technology available for
teachers
Types of technology available for
students
Types of professional development
available to staff
The following elements provide a greater understanding of the policies that exist in a school environment.
Read and summarize the Schools
digital etiquette policy for students.
Staff credentials to sponsor
extracurricular activities
Design an effective
instructional program which meets the
needs of students and maintains high
expectations for all.
Employ instructional strategies
which encourage the development of
self-discipline and self- respect.
Develop positive behavior
management procedures which facilitate
a safe learning environment.
Communicate with parents
about student progress and behavior.
Maintain and preserve the
confidentiality of student information as
provided by law.
Adhere to the guidelines
outlined in this booklet.
Letters, Phone Calls, Meetings Project Care
Music show, concert by the students, art, plays Project Care
Leopard and orange bsd2.org School Report Card
Modest, Appropriate Attire bsd2.org School Report Card
Assistance
sense of community.
Tier I: The classroom teacher Student handbook
differentiates instructional strategies
and/or materials to help each child
become successful and monitors
progress continually through formative
assessment. This might include
differentiated work assignments, special
seating, conferring, etc.
Tier II: School Intervention
Team develops individual academic
support and review progress for 9-12
weeks. This might include additional
time with specified staff, tutorials,
Saturday School, or before/after school
support.
Tier III: Involves more
frequent and additional help.
Be in school ALL Day, must be making academic Student Handbook
progress, and good standing consequence wise.
Chromebooks, Laptops, Projectors Student handbook
Chromebooks Student handbook
Entry levels to help teachers acclimate to the Project Care
profession in the forms of assistance, counselors,
or even office.
Policies
Behave in a safe, respectable, manner to students, Student handbook
staff, and members of their communities
Certification or past experience in said activity Project Care
Philosophy of the school library or
learning center
Study hall policies for students and
teachers
Lunchroom policies for students and
teachers
Hallway policies: during class time
and between classes
School discipline policy
Emergency procedure plans (fire,
tornado, evacuation, and lockdown)
Provide a quiet and comfortable learning Student handbook
environment in order to promote the dires to
learn and discover new things.
Quite, respectful manner, no raucous Project Care
No throwing of foods, liquids, cutting in line, or Project Care
leaving the lunchroom without teacher
supervision.
Quiet and respectful. No running, loud noises, or Project Care
playing.
If students break behavior policies they face the Student handbook
following in an order.
1.) Warning
2.) Temporary Exclusion from
Class
3.) Parent Teacher Conference
4.) Suspension
5.) Expulsion
Students act according to teacher instructions. Student handbook
Teacher Instructions are based off of
predetermined evacuation plan. Students are
expected to act accordingly to a fashion that
allows the evacuation plan to be executed in a
timely, orderly, and correct manner.