PAGE 1OA THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2006 White Springs and Stephen Foster celebrate partnership ____ ____ ____ ____ ____ _, --I E In recognition of Florida State Parks Month in July, the White Springs Town Council pre- sented proclamations to Barbara Roberts, Park Director at Stephen Foster Folk Cultur- al Center State Park, and Ben Harris, director of the Nature Heritage Tourism Center and the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail. The proclamation acknowledges the partnership between the Town and Stephen Foster in promoting tourism and cultural events and pledges continued support in offering recreational activities. Stephen Foster is the home of the Florida Folk Festival, which is the oldest, continuous run state-sponsored folk.fes- tival in America. The Tourism Center, the first of its kind in the Florida, promotes nature and heritage tourism throughout the state and is the beginning point of the Wilderness Trail. Photo Submitted Norris Continued From Page 9A which started Monday, August 21. If you think you might not be able to be here for election day, come to the Super- visor of elections Office now located at the old Hamilton County High School Building. If you have not visited the new offices, it will be a treat to see the facili- ty. It is very pleasant and they do have more much needed room. Larry and Muriel (Graively) Turner were at the Forum Sunday afternoon; it was good to see them. They are. living in Newberry at the present time. Sheila Sabin is sponsoring a breakfast party/demonstration at H&F Restau- rant, Saturday morning, August 26, starting at 9:30 a.m. We are glad to learn that Sheriff Har- rell Reid is back home after having surgery, and that he is doing well. Wel- come home, Sheriff Reid. Don't forget to vote! Your vote does count, just ask anyone who has been in- volved in an election that was close! Lillian Norris 792-2151 norrislw@alltel.net Good Cause Exempt Promotions for Grade 3 0 A. LEP student with less than two years instruction in ESOL program 0 B. Student with disability whose IEP indicates FCAT assessment is NOT appropriate 2 C. Student demonstrates acceptable level on State approved reading al ternative assessment (SAT 10 reading) at or above 45th percentile 0 D. Student is reading at least Level 2 performance as evidenced by student portfolio showing mastery of Sunshine State Standard reading bench marks 5 E. Student with disability (previously retained in grades K-2) with IEP or 504 plan showing student received intensive reading remediation for, more than two years 2 F. Student receiving intensive reading remediation (previously retained for two years) still having deficiency in reading 9 Total ' SReport T1o Parents School Board Policy 4.01 establishes the Student Progress Plan for Hamilton District Schools. The plan is comprehensive and in part relates to student performance standards, promotion, retention and graduation requirements. The Student Progress Plan is avail- able for review at the district office, on the school district web site (www.firn.edu/schools/hamilton/hamilton), and at each school site. Student promo- tion is based on evaluation of student achievement in terms of appropriate instructional goals. Grade promotion is categorized K-6, 7-8, and 9-12: K-6 Promotion: Shall include passing grades in at least four subjects to include read- ing/language arts and mathematics. Mandatory retention is exercised at grade 3 if a stu- dent's reading proficiency is not Level 2 or above. Students may be exempt from grade 3 retention with specified "good cause" reasons. 7-8 Promotion: Shall include passing grades in at least four subjects, two of which shall be language arts and mathematics and one which shall be either science or social stud- ies. The final promotion decision for students in grades K-8 (with the exception of grade 3) rests with the principal after evaluation of all pertinent educational records for the stu- dent. 9-12 Promotion: Regular promotions occur at the end of the school year based on cred- its earned and grade point averages (GPA): Grade 8 to Grade 9: Promoted from grade 8 using criteria from above; Grade 9 to Grade 10: Must have earned 5 credits and have a minimum GPA of 1.5; Grade 10 to Grade 11: Must have earned 11 credits and have a minimum GPA of 1.75; Grade 11 to Grade 12: Must have earned 17 credits and have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and a minimum of 2 credits in English, mathematics, science and social studies. The final decision for promotion to grade 12 for those students who do not meet promotion crite-. ria rests with the high school principal. 2005-2006 Level 1 and Grade # # Level 1 Level 2 Level 2 FCAT Reading # % in Tested Level 1 22% 25% 33% 26% 31% 51% 57% 58% % in Level 2 10% 19% 24% 22% 26% 28% 23% 27% 2005-2006 Retentions Grade Total Total % Retained Retained Enrolled of Enrolled 3 26 151 1-7% 4 2 146. 1% 5 4 135 3% 6 0 123 0% 7 10 163 6% 8 11 178 6% 9 19 148 13% 10 19 159 12% FCAT Achievement: Levels 1, 2 Low Performing; Levels 3, 4, 5 High Performing Schools have published "The No Child Left Behind: School Accountability Report Re- port Card." Copies are available at each public library in Jasper, Jennings and White Springs, as well as in each school in the media center and principal's office. Schools must address Florida's Student Performance Criteria and meet Federal Annu- al Yearly Progress Levels. At present, each of the school's in the Hamilton School District is currently participating in the School Improvement Process required by the NCLB Act. Aug. 26 Annual Robinsons' Family and" Friends Day Program at Beulah Baptist Church in White Springs at 4 p.m. Rev. Rickey Hutcherson will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited. Dinner will be served following the service. Aug. 26 Come to the girl scout sign-up. party for all girls Grades K-12 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Jasper Scout House. Aug. 27- The Greater Poplar Springs Rings and Things, inc. 104 N\V Central \ e Jasper 386-792-1528 ringsandthings.i 'alltel net \\\vs\.ringsandthlingsml\ \ av coni Full Service Jeweler Showroom, Catalog Sales, Custom Settings Computer Sales & Service, Repairs & Upgrudes S-M .:F ::i ; 1 -, 4 & Missionary Baptist Chur( Annual Awards Day Pro( will be Marilynn Jackson Judy Howell, at 3 p.m. D served and the public is Aug. 26 The Hamilton I School class reunion is p.m. at the Stephen Fos Classmates attendance' or $35 per couple, payat IBeei I Noti To advertise your evei SCommunity Events, plea , (386) 792-2487 1-800- ch will host their gram. Speakers , at 11 a.m., and )inner will be invited to attend. County High scheduled at 6 ter State Park. cost will be $25, )le at the reunion. eee :ed! it in the ise contact 525-4182 THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2006 THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL PAGE 10A I:-