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Friday, March 19, 2010

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SCHOOL FACTS

Welcome to Roopville Elementary School, home of the Hornets! We are located ten miles south of Carrollton. We are a Title I Distinguished School and have made AYP by absolute bar for seven consecutive years. We were also selected one of 16 schools in the state of Georgia in the 2006-2007 school year for a visit by the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Bus Tour XIV due to advances made in the area of student achievement. Roopville Elementary School’s motto is “learning to be responsible, respectful, and successful!”

Roopville Elementary School is located in the small town of Roopville, Georgia approximately 47 miles from Atlanta, the nearest metro area. The school opened in 1976, housing kindergarten through eighth grades. In the fall of 1994, grades six through eight became part of Central Middle School. Thanks to a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, a new wing was opened in December of 2002 to house grades three through five. This allowed all classrooms to be housed inside rather than in mobile units. Currently, Roopville houses two pre-kindergarten classes, four kindergarten classes, four classes in first grade, three classes in second grade, three classes in third grade, three fourth grade classes, and two fifth grade classes.

PROGRAMS

Roopville Elementary School makes a positive impact on student achievement through effective teamwork. This includes a strong veteran staff, great students, a supportive community, and positive, caring administrators. Students in every grade level receive a quality education in the four academic areas of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. All instruction is implemented and guided by the Georgia Performance Standards and/or the Georgia Quality Core Curriculum. Learning-focused strategies are implemented throughout all academic areas of the curriculum. Best practices such as prioritizing curriculum, differentiated instruction, integrating technology, and reading and writing across the curriculum are also pervasive. Teachers continually assess instruction and student performance through the use of benchmark assessments, Star Reader & Star Math, and Georgia On-Line Assessment. A variety of texts, manipulatives, instructional materials/programs such as SRA Direct Instruction, Step Up to Writing, and Accelerated Reader/Vocabulary are utilized in day-to-day instruction.

Early Intervention Program (EIP)
The Early Intervention Program is designed to serve students who are at risk of not reaching or maintaining academic grade level. All identified students will receive Early Intervention Program assistance until they reach grade level performance.

Special Education Programs
Special education programs are provided for students who qualify as individuals with disabilities. A committee of teachers, administrators, and parents collaborate to write Individual Education Plans for students served by the special education program.

QUEST
The QUEST program is provided for students in kindergarten through fifth grades who qualify for gifted education services. Students receive instruction based on a differentiated curriculum in which the content, teaching strategies, and expectations of student mastery have been adjusted to be appropriate for gifted students.

SCHOOL CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Jr. Beta Club - The purpose of Jr. Beta is to encourage effort and reward merit, and to promote those qualities of character that make for good citizenship.

Student Council - The Student Council plays a very important role in our school. They help share students’ ideas, interests, and concerns with the teachers and principal. They help the students raise funds for school wide projects. They also assist the community when they are in need of aid.

Academic Team - The mission of the Academic Team is to promotes continued learning by competing against other teams.

K-Kids - K-Kids is a "student-led" community-service organization. It is unique because it's sponsored by the local Kiwanis Club, composed of leading business and professional people of the community.

Good News Club - This club provides an opportunity for children to learn about the guiding principles of Christianity.

4-H - 4-H is a national organization which helps young people develop knowledge and skills to become productive citizens.

Chorus - This club allows students to further their understanding and appreciation for music.

Orchestra - Students enhance their musical talents by performing in an instrumental ensemble.

Dirty Hands Club - Environmental awareness is the focus of the Dirty Hands Club. The students help maintain the school flower gardens.