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Smith Middle School 9201 Seawell School Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Smith Middle School 9201 Seawell School Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Community Analysis By Jessica Streck. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools District.

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Smith Middle School 9201 Seawell School Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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  1. Smith Middle School9201 Seawell School Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Community Analysis By Jessica Streck

  2. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools District Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) is one of two public school systems in Orange County, NC. Established in 1909, CHCCS is located near the University of North Carolina and the Research Triangle Park or RTP. The district operates with: 3 high schools 4 middle schools 11 elementary schools Image & Data from: http://www.chccs.k12.nc.us/

  3. Local Community: Chapel Hill Demographics • Sex and Age • Total Population: 57,233 • 10% of this population is 5-14yrs old. • The highest population is in the 20-24 age range most likely because of the local college university. • The gender split with 5-14yrs olds is evenly split. • Race • 72.8% White (6.4% of this Identifies as Hispanic) • 11.9% Asian • 9.7% African American • 2.7% Two or more races Data from FactFinder2.census.gov

  4. Local Community: Demographics Continued • Households • 51.1% Family Households • 19.8% Husband & Wife Family “w/ children under 18” • 1.2% Male household (no wife ) “ “ • 5.2% Female household (no husband) “ “ • Housing • 47.6% Owner-Occupied housing • 52.4% Renter-Occupied housing • Employment Status • 5.8% Unemployment Rate Data from FactFinder2.census.gov

  5. Local Community: Demographics Continued • Commuting to work • 70% Drove themselves or carpool • 10% Use Public Transportation • 10% Walk • Occupations • 59.9% Management, business, science, and arts • 15.7% Service • 19.3% Sales and Office • 2.5% Natural Resources, Construction, Maintenance • 2.6% Transportation • Income • 28% Less than $25,000 • 31% $26,000 - $74,000 • 28.3% $75,000 - $200,000 Data from FactFinder2.census.gov

  6. Community School Supporters • Restaurants • 5 Chinese Restaurant • Annie ’s French desserts • China Wok • Shanghai Chinese Restaurant • Tandoor Indian • Torrero’s Mexican • Other • BIOMERIEUX (multinational biotechnology company) • Cirque Productions (multimedia design company) • Habitat for Humanity • Carolina Navigators (provides K-16 teachers and students with global education resources created by Carolina students who have international expertise) • Karen Culture Group • Stop Hunger Now Data from: https://sites.google.com/a/chccs.k12.nc.us/global-connections/

  7. Local Recreational Programs • Community Centers • Chapel Hill Community Center • Multipurpose recreation center offers an indoor pool, gymnasium, climbing wall and meeting room. The center offers a variety of programs year-round for all ages. • Hargraves Community Center • Offers a variety of programs for all ages year-round. Afterschool, Teacher Workday and Summer Day Camp for ages 5 -12. The center also has rooms that can be rented for meetings and special events. • Community Parks & Dog parks • Greenways • Special Olympics • Many Festivals & Events year round Data from: http://www.ci.chapel-hill.nc.us/

  8. Local Institutions • Universities • The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill • Duke University in Durham • Museums • Ackland Art Museum • Morehead Planetarium & Science Center • Kidzu Children’s Museum • Libraries • Chapel Hill Public Library • Carrboro Branch Library Images from: http://www.ncschoolreportcard.org/

  9. School Board • The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education includes seven members who serve four-year terms. James Barrett 4yrs expires 2013 Mike Kelley 4yrs expires 2015 Jamezetta Bedford Vice Chair 4yrs expires 2015 AnnettaStreater 4yrs expires 2015 Michelle Brownstein Chair 4yrs expires 2013 Gregory McElveen 4yrs expires 2013 Mia Burroughs 4yrs expires 2015 • A redistricting process is being planned for next school year. A decision to move many elementary school students was reached after several months of deliberation. Several school board members criticized the process during a Thursday’s 5-2 vote. Chairwoman Michelle Brownstein said she and board members Mike Kelley & James Barrett criticized various aspects of the planning process and the data used in creating the plans. Images & Data from: http://www.chccs.k12.nc.us/& http://www.chapelhillnews.com/

  10. District & The Budget • While the CHCCS District is a premier district in the Triangle area, it has gone through some significant budget uncertainty. The past few years there have been reductions in excess of 7.6 million dollars. • There have been reductions in staff positions, supplies, equipment, and athletics. • State employees will not receive a wage increase. • Priorities for the 2012-13 School year there will be implementation of the Common Core & State Essential Standards. • Each Middle School will have a Math Coach. Data from: http://www.chccs.k12.nc.us/resources/budget

  11. School Description • Smith Middle School opened in August 2001. It is 128,000 square feet and has a capacity of 732 students. For the 2012-2013 school year, our projected enrollment is 755. • Smith Middle School has achieved several distinctions during the past four years. • In 2012 we were again recognized as an Honor School of Excellence and met AYP. • Recognized through the North Carolina Positive Behavior Support Program as an Exemplar School in 2009-12. • Home school for the district program for highly gifted students. The program, which is called LEAP. • Athletic teams also excel. Smith won several OPAC championships or OPAC Southern Division championships in 2011-12. Data from: http://www.chccs.k12.nc.us/www/CHCCS/site/hosting/Plans

  12. School Staff • The certified teaching staff is made up of 71 positions. The certified staff have Bachelor Degrees, 39% have Masters Degrees or higher, and 3% have a Doctorate. 30 teachers have less than ten years of experience and 41 have ten or more years of experience. • Ten teachers have earned National Board Certification. • The administrative team consists of one male and one female, both with Masters of School Administration. The principal has seven years of experience; the assistant principal has two years of experience. Data from: http://www.ncschoolreportcard.org/ & http://www.chccs.k12.nc.us/www/CHCCS/site/hosting/Plans

  13. Student Population • Smith Middle School serves 756 students in grades 6, 7, and 8 • There are 381 boys and 375 girls in attendance. The population is 23% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 13% Black, 46% White, and 7% Multi-Racial or other. Our total non-White population is 54%. • English Language Learner (ELL) population is approximately 70 students (9.25%). These languages include: Spanish, Korean, Karen, Burmese, French, Mandarin Chinese, Bengali, Ga, Icelandic, German, Japanese, Turkish, and others. • Exceptional Education (EC) population totals 71 students. • Academically Gifted population totals 315 (41%) • Approximately 25% of Smith students qualify for Federal Free &Reduced Lunch program. These students are categorized as Economically Disadvantaged. Data from: http://www.chccs.k12.nc.us/www/CHCCS/site/hosting/Plans

  14. After School Programs • Athletic activities include sports ranging from: • field hockey, football, and volleyball to wrestling, cheerleading, and boys’ & girls’ track. • Extra-curricular clubs include but not limited to: • Student Government, Odyssey of the Mind, International Dance Club, Battle of the Books, Science Olympiad, Peer Mediation, Technology Students Association, Blue Ribbon Mentor Advocates. • YMCA • Spence’s Educational Farm • Chinese After School Data from: http://www.chccs.k12.nc.us/www/CHCCS/site/hosting/Plans & Google”Subject”Search

  15. SIT & PTSA • SIT • Their mission is to “prepare all students for academic and social success in both middle school and beyond, by establishing a foundation of learning and engaged exploration of academic, career, and cultural opportunities from all cultures and regions of the world, in a global 21st century environment.” • PTSA • Coordinates teacher appreciation & community events, provides funds for programs and supplies, and advocates for children. Anyone who wants to get more involved is always welcomed to join our board and serve on a committee. Data from: https://sites.google.com/a/chccs.k12.nc.us

  16. Current Library Program • Media Specialist: Natalie Sapkarov • Media Assistant: Anna-Marie Pellett • Strives to meet the needs of all it patrons and diverse student body, and runs a Flex-Schedule. • Mission statement stresses the importance of collaboration in education, and on developing a media center that supports the growing significance of information literacy skills for the 21st century learner. • Cites multiple intellectual freedom statements including the ALA's Library Bill of Rights and NCTE's Students Right to Read. Data from: https://sites.google.com/a/chccs.k12.nc.us/smithmedia/news

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