In DODEA, we are required to have at least four GOALS. Two of these goals are to address academics and two are to address the (Barkley) organizational operations. In other words, these organizational goals are non-academic goals that focus on overall school improvement.

Barkley’s goals are summarized as follows:

Goal 1: Literacy (ACADEMIC)

Students in K-3 will increase Reading achievement in the Domain of Comprehension, as measured by the Benchmark Assessment System (BAS), to an average of 74% scoring “At” or “Above” the Standard by May 2020.

Students in Grades 4-5 will increase Reading achievement in the Domain of Comprehension, as measured by Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI), to an average of 76% scoring “At” or “Above” the Standard by May 2020.

Goal 2: Math (ACADEMIC)

80% of the students in K-2 will meet expectations (Performance Level 3) on the SY2019-20 Americas Math End-of Year Summative Assessment.

Students in Grades 3-5 will increase the Domain of Modeling and Reasoning, as measured by the CCR Summative Assessment, to an average of 41% proficient (meets or exceeds) in SY2019-20.

Goal 3: Professional Learning Communities/ Focused Collaboration (NON-ACADEMIC)
Barkley Elementary School PLC Rating Score on the Shared Vision Indicator will move to “Sustaining” stage by May 2020.

Goal 4 – School Climate & Culture (NON-ACADEMIC)
Barkley School’s score on the Teacher Expectation component, as measured on the Teacher Climate and Culture Survey (3 Category Healthy Rating Scale), will move to “Somewhat Healthy” by May 2020.

We work on tracking and addressing goals DAILY. We also track some data focusing on specific school/grade level assessments at specified times during the school year. On early-release Tuesdays, our professional development addresses these goals, with the focus usually on the ACADEMIC GOALS, but not always. Our teachers also meet weekly in teams with admin to address classroom assessment findings and develop ways to address INDIVIDUAL student needs. NON-ACADEMIC goals are also addressed at these meetings.

All of these meetings are “guided” by our school leadership team and our team leaders who also meet with admin outside normal school hours. In addition, we have teacher teams that address specialized areas such as Special Education, Gifted Education and Student Support. We would not only welcome, but be grateful for PARENT PARTICIPATION in the school leadership time. Please let admin or your child’s teacher know if you are interested in being a positive change agent here at Barkley. You will NOT be sorry.

Ted Turnipseed, Principal

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Monday, January 20 MLK, Jr. Day

Monday, February 10 Teacher Training

Monday, February 17 Presidents' Day

Monday, February 24 Conference Day

Friday, March 13 Teacher Work Day

Spring Break March 23-27

April 23-24 Teacher Training

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Your child’s safety, well-being, and security is our number one priority.

DoDEA has two different training videos that are appropriate for students at different grade levels. Parents are able to view the video training at https://www.dodea.edu/Offices/Safety/videos.cfm or click the link below.

We realize some parents may not want their children to view the videos. To opt out of the training, please provide a signed written letter to your child’s school principal, Mr. Turnipseed. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Turnipseed or Mrs. Blount.

MEMORANDUM FOR Parents

DoDEA Anti-Terrorism Videos