DID YOU KNOW?
Bryant Elementary School (Grades K-5) is “Where Futures Are Formed”
Bryant’s strong and rigorous school program has an intensive focus on Literacy and Mathematics instruction. Bryant’s literacy instruction concentrates on phonetic skill development, reading fluency and reading comprehension to achieve substantial reading growth by Bryant students. All instructional lessons are developed from California State content standards.
Continual assessments in math and reading drive Bryant instruction. Teachers have become experts in analyzing student work and data while assessing their own teaching practices and while assessing the needs of their students. Teaching practices and student outcomes are essential components of Bryant’s successful program. Students are placed in small groups for direct instruction. Teachers, the Resource Specialist, and the Literacy Specialist collaborate daily to ensure success for all students.
ENRICHMENT
M.I.N.D. Institute (Music, Piano & Computers = Success in Math)
Schoolwide Science Fair and participation in the LBUSD Science Fair
I.C.E.S. – International Center for Education & Sports– After School Program Daily 3:30 – 6:30 pm Free
Bryant After School Recreation Program: Structured enrichment activities include chess/checkers, arts & crafts, music, pep squad, homework help, sports, games & awards – After School until 4:00 pm Free
Reading Is Fundamental Book Program
Schoolwide Career Day
Field trips and special assemblies for all students
PTA sponsored events: Book Store, Book Fair, Carnival, School Sock Hop
Monthly special schoolwide events planned by the Bryant School Student Council and/or PTA: Sports Day, Hawaiian Day, Western Day, Mix-It Up Day, Red Ribbon Week, “Read Across America” event, Moms Muffins, Dads Donuts, Special Person Picnic Day, Jump Rope for Heart
SCHOOL AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Academic Performance Index = 791
49% API Growth 2004/2005
Academic Results Award – 2004/2005
* Highest Growth in Percent Proficient on Math Facts
* Highest Growth in Percent Proficient on Reading Benchmarks
* Highest API Growth for All Students
Academic Results Award – 2002
* Most Growth in Reading
* Highest Ranking on Academic Performance Index (API)
Academic Results Award – 2001
* Highest Growth for Performance Assessment in Math Facts
Academic Results Award – 2000
* English Language Learner & Highest Gain in Math and Reading
M.I.N.D. Institute School of the Year – 2004/2005
M.I.N.D. Institute Principal of the Year – 2005/2006
Governor’s Reading Award – 2002
Governor’s Top Performing Public Schools – 2002/2003
Governor’s API Performance Award – 2001 & 2002
Califiornia State Assembly Certificate of Recognition for Scientific Achievement – 2001
Fourth District, City of Long Beach – Certificate of Recognition – April 3, 2003
Award of Merit, The Seventh Annual District Science Fair – 2002
Award of Merit, The Eighth Annual District Science Fair – 2003
Educational Partnership, Recognition of Education Partnership with
Brewitt Public Library – January 18, 1996
Designated “High Flying” School based on First Grade test scores
State Achievement Test API Performance Award
Schoolwide Basic Math Facts test schores best in district
Governor’s Reading Program Award
“Top Performing School” based on test scores
Masonic Lodge’s Certificate of Appreciation – In Recognition of Outstanding Achievement & Meritorious Service to Public Education – April 1996
Masonic Lodge’s Certificate of Appreciation – In Recognition of Outstanding Achievement & Meritorious Service to Public Education – April 1987
INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS
Class size Reduction
Gr. K – 3: 20 students to 1 teacher
Gr. 4/5 : 30 students to 1 teacher
Instruction based on Content Standards and research-based exemplary practices; aligned with school
goals and student learning needs
Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) classes
Outstanding, experienced instructional and support staff.
Professional Development is continuous, multifaceted, and focused on the school’s identified goals of providing the highest quality differentiated instruction
Literacy Specialist Teacher
Active VIPS program for assisting students in classrooms
Early Intervention through Pre-Kindergarten Summer Session
Resource Specialist & Speech/Language Teachers provide additional instruction for special needs &
at-risk students
Principal’s Honor Roll awards program for Academic Achievement and Citizenship
Schoolwide Home Reading Club
Targeted Intervention after school tutoring program for at-risk students
Respectful, secure school climate and warm relationships support high academic standards
& accountability
PARTNERSHIPS
Beaumont Foundation Grant
$65,000 Technology Equipment
(30 Toshiba Laptops, 2 LCD Projectors, 6 Digital Camera, 2 Laser Jet Printers, etc)
Verizon Corporation Grant
$10,000 - 30 Dell Laptop Computers
British & Petroleum Grant
$10,000 - Energy Grant
Jenkins Family Foundation
$60,000 – MIND Institute Brain Based Research, Math Proficiency & Music Training
for all students kindergarten to fifth grades
Educate the Children Foundation, Frank & Faye Clarke
Donated Computer Lab – First at Bryant
California State University of Long Beach/Envision Arts Grant
Teaching Literacy through the Arts