LRES FAQ's

1. How did Lynn Road do with EOG testing last year?

Our reading scores for 2006-2007 were outstanding. Our 3rd grade classes were so strong that we were asked by some representatives of Curriculum and Instruction regarding what we had done to produce such strong scores. We had the 4th highest scores in the Northern Area. In math, our scores were not as strong. We did not make AYP in two categories.

The N.C. Report Card has the complete information about the scores, along with
trend information over several years. The N.C. Report Card, which is generated by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, provides other information about Lynn Road. Please see the below link entitled Lynn Road Elementary N.C. Report Card.

Lynn Road Elementary N.C. Report Card

We also have a sheet that summaries the EOG scores for Lynn Road since 2001-
2002. Please see the below link entitled Lynn Road EOG scores.

Lynn Road EOG scores (pdf)

2. How many classrooms are in each grade level?

For the 2008-2009 School Year we currently have:
6 - Kindergarten classes
6 - 1st Grade Classes
4 - 2nd Grade Classes
4 - 3rd Grade Classes
4 - 4th Grade Classes
3 - 5th Grade Classes.

3. How many students currently attend Lynn Road?

For the 2008-2009 school year we are projected to have around 600 students.

4. What programs exist at Lynn Road to enhance instruction?

We are a Title 1 school. Students who are not on grade level in reading are provided additional reading instruction from Title 1.

We also have the ALP, Accelerated Learning Program, for students who are in 3rd through 5th grade. This program also focuses on reading instruction.

We have 2 Special Education teachers who work with students. Sometimes these teachers will pull students out of the classroom to work in a small class environment. Other times they will work with the students in their classrooms.

This year teachers have been working in Professional Learning Communities. They meet every two weeks to discuss the needs of their students and to develop a plan to address the greatest needs. By focusing intently on specific areas of weakness, teachers are able to address student's needs very quickly. Teachers use a pre-test and post-test to assess progress.

The B.A.R.K.S. program is an exciting program that gets students excited about reading. Trained therapy dogs come to school each week. Students read to the dogs and work with the handler for additional help with reading.

We offer English as a Second Language, ESL, for students for whom English is not their first language. The program offers instruction inside the classroom and outside of the classroom in small group settings..

Parent and community volunteers: We have parent and other community volunteers who work with students weekly. We have a Granny Program that brings adults into the building to work with students. We currently have students coming from a local college to tutor students.

Project Achieve lessons in grades 2-5 help the students cover the Standard Course of Study. Students receive lessons and then take assessments on a program called Blue Diamond. Teachers are able to assess the progress of students and address areas of need. Teachers can look at the data for their school, their class, or for individual students.

Study Island is another computer program that can be used for student assessment. This program can be used for individual, differentiated instruction. This program is also available to students at home.

Team Time is built into the schedule for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes. During Team Time, teachers specifically target a part of the curriculum that needs remediation or enrichment. This time can be used to help strengthen the most important parts of the curriculum.

Quarterly Review: Each quarter, teachers have the opportunity to bring students to Quarterly Review to discuss the needs of the student. The team discusses interventions that might help students. This is only one way that we try to monitor student progress on a regular basis.

The Student Support Team Committee meets weekly to discuss students who are struggling in the classroom. They are able to offer suggestions to parents and teachers regarding how to help students.

The Title 1/Literacy teacher works as a literacy coach to various grade levels. She instructs the teachers and conferences with students during Writer's Workshop.

5. When can students be tested for the Academically Gifted Program?

Students in 3rd grade are given two tests, the CogAt and the ITBS. The CogAt is an intelligence test, and the ITBS is an achievement test. These tests, along with teacher input, are used for placement in the AG program. Students begin AG instruction in 4th grade.

6. How does the PTA support the school?

The PTA provides financial support and program support to us. Here are a few ways that they enhance our program.

Cultural Arts Programs: This year students will see the opera Hansel and Gretel, Brien Engel, Musician, and the puppeteer, Sean Driscoll-Circus King. Earlier this year, our students were able to see a Native American program in which customs, artifacts, and history were discussed.

The PTA pays for a Writer in Residence to work with the 4th grade classes for a week. This year, Richard Krawiec also held a workshop for parents.

The PTA is sponsoring a 5 week Latino Information Session to help Hispanic parents who are new to the Wake County School System to understand how they can assist their students in school.

The PTA provides parents volunteers to work in the classrooms.

The PTA provides financial support to the school for curriculum enhancement.

The PTA coordinates a reading program to encourage students to read nightly. Students are treated to a ice cream, pizza, and a limousine ride for meeting their reading goals.

Monthly meetings focus on programs at school or ways to help students at home. Topics this year have focused on Internet Safety, testing, and renovation. Topics for later meetings are Study Island and Science Night.

The PTA sponsors fun activities such as the Spring Carnival and 5th Grade Skate Night.

The Book Fair supports the school by bringing in books for students to purchase. The profits from the Book Fair enhance the Media Center collection.

7. What specials do students have?

All students have Art, Music, Physical Education and Computer Lab. 4th and 5th Grade students also have a program entitled Writers Plus which assists them with their writing. Using the Writers Plus is good practice for the 4th Grade Writing Assessment.

8. What enhancements have come as a result of the construction?

We have a climbing wall in our gym as the result of an $8500.00 grant that we were awarded.

Our Media Center will receive over $49,000 in new books. We will receive the equivalent of what a newly constructed school receives in terms of books.

We will have three new playgrounds.

Our new carpool loop is wonderful. Parents are able to wait for their students on the school property, instead of on Lynn Road as parents had to do in the past.

As the result of a request to Curriculum and Instruction, we received the following: a new piano, 8 digital cameras, maps and globes, overheads projectors, books for the Leveled Book Room, calculators, math kits, LCD projectors, a Bass Xylophone, a Bass Metallophone, a new Athena system, and microphones.

Our classrooms will have all new furniture for the classes and the offices

There will be additional bathrooms for students and staff

Additional telephones will make it easier for teachers to contact parents

Through the Refresh program, we received new computers this year.

Additionally, we are receiving a generous lump sum of money to use for meeting instructional needs and building our program to take students into the 21st century..

9. What transportation do most students use?

We have a large number of students who are transported by bus. Many of our students are carpool students. Some of our students walk or bike to school.

10. What programs are available to students?

Student Council
Chorus for 4th and 5th grade students
Safety Patrol for 4th and 5th grade students
Reading Buddies
Lion Track News
Spring Play for 5th grade students

11. What time does school start and end?

School begins at 9:15. Students may arrive at 8:45. School ends at 3:45

12. Is there a before and after school program?

Yes, Lynn Road does offer a before and after school program. Please see the front office for more information and enrollment forms.
WCPSS before and after school program

13. What special programs do we have at Lynn Road?

We have the More at Four/Title1/Special Education program for 4 year olds.
We have an Autism Class for 4 year olds.
We have a EMD 1 and EMD 2 class.
Altogether we have 4 Special Programs.

14. What technology is available to students?

Students have computers in their classrooms. We have a computer lab which students visit each week. 4th and 5th grade students have access to the Writers Plus. Classroom teachers work with the Media Specialists for units of study. Students are able to use the computers in the Media Center for research, for Powerpoint presentations, and for group and individual presentations.

15. How is the school planning for challenges of the future?

We are currently formulating our School Improvement Plan for 2008-2011. We have looked at our school performance in committees. We have talked across grade levels and specialty areas to formulate a plan that will address our current needs and look toward the future. Once the plan is approved this Spring, this plan will be posted on our webpage.

16. How is discipline addressed at Lynn Road?

We are a PBS school, which is a Positive Behavior Support School. We are dedicated to demonstrating and rewarding positive behavior. Our goal when talking with students is to help them see where they made their mistake and help them find ways to make better choices in the future. We also work on mending relationships and showing students how to work together in harmony.

1601 Lynn Road Raleigh, NC. 27612 919-870-4074 Fax 919-870-4094
			Principal-- Eloise Sheats Assistant Principal -- Denise Drawbaugh
Lynn Road Mission: Working together to strengthen mind, body and character

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We did not make AYP in two categories. The N.C. Report Card has the complete information about the scores, along with trend information over several years. The N.C. Report Card, which is generated by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, provides other information about Lynn Road. Please see the below link entitled Lynn Road Elementary N.C. Report Card. Lynn Road Elementary N.C. Report Card We also have a sheet that summaries the EOG scores for Lynn Road since 2001- 2002. Please see the below link entitled Lynn Road EOG scores. Lynn Road EOG scores (pdf) 2. How many classrooms are in each grade level? For the 2008-2009 School Year we currently have: 6 - Kindergarten classes 6 - 1st Grade Classes 4 - 2nd Grade Classes 4 - 3rd Grade Classes 4 - 4th Grade Classes 3 - 5th Grade Classes. 3. How many students currently attend Lynn Road? For the 2008-2009 school year we are projected to have around 600 students. 4. What programs exist at Lynn Road to enhance instruction? We are a Title 1 school. Students who are not on grade level in reading are provided additional reading instruction from Title 1. We also have the ALP, Accelerated Learning Program, for students who are in 3rd through 5th grade. This program also focuses on reading instruction. We have 2 Special Education teachers who work with students. Sometimes these teachers will pull students out of the classroom to work in a small class environment. Other times they will work with the students in their classrooms. This year teachers have been working in Professional Learning Communities. They meet every two weeks to discuss the needs of their students and to develop a plan to address the greatest needs. By focusing intently on specific areas of weakness, teachers are able to address student's needs very quickly. Teachers use a pre-test and post-test to assess progress. The B.A.R.K.S. program is an exciting program that gets students excited about reading. Trained therapy dogs come to school each week. Students read to the dogs and work with the handler for additional help with reading. We offer English as a Second Language, ESL, for students for whom English is not their first language. The program offers instruction inside the classroom and outside of the classroom in small group settings.. Parent and community volunteers: We have parent and other community volunteers who work with students weekly. We have a Granny Program that brings adults into the building to work with students. We currently have students coming from a local college to tutor students. Project Achieve lessons in grades 2-5 help the students cover the Standard Course of Study. Students receive lessons and then take assessments on a program called Blue Diamond. Teachers are able to assess the progress of students and address areas of need. Teachers can look at the data for their school, their class, or for individual students. Study Island is another computer program that can be used for student assessment. This program can be used for individual, differentiated instruction. This program is also available to students at home. Team Time is built into the schedule for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classes. During Team Time, teachers specifically target a part of the curriculum that needs remediation or enrichment. This time can be used to help strengthen the most important parts of the curriculum. Quarterly Review: Each quarter, teachers have the opportunity to bring students to Quarterly Review to discuss the needs of the student. The team discusses interventions that might help students. This is only one way that we try to monitor student progress on a regular basis. The Student Support Team Committee meets weekly to discuss students who are struggling in the classroom. They are able to offer suggestions to parents and teachers regarding how to help students. The Title 1/Literacy teacher works as a literacy coach to various grade levels. She instructs the teachers and conferences with students during Writer's Workshop. 5. When can students be tested for the Academically Gifted Program? Students in 3rd grade are given two tests, the CogAt and the ITBS. The CogAt is an intelligence test, and the ITBS is an achievement test. These tests, along with teacher input, are used for placement in the AG program. Students begin AG instruction in 4th grade. 6. How does the PTA support the school? The PTA provides financial support and program support to us. Here are a few ways that they enhance our program. Cultural Arts Programs: This year students will see the opera Hansel and Gretel, Brien Engel, Musician, and the puppeteer, Sean Driscoll-Circus King. Earlier this year, our students were able to see a Native American program in which customs, artifacts, and history were discussed. The PTA pays for a Writer in Residence to work with the 4th grade classes for a week. This year, Richard Krawiec also held a workshop for parents. The PTA is sponsoring a 5 week Latino Information Session to help Hispanic parents who are new to the Wake County School System to understand how they can assist their students in school. The PTA provides parents volunteers to work in the classrooms. The PTA provides financial support to the school for curriculum enhancement. The PTA coordinates a reading program to encourage students to read nightly. Students are treated to a ice cream, pizza, and a limousine ride for meeting their reading goals. Monthly meetings focus on programs at school or ways to help students at home. Topics this year have focused on Internet Safety, testing, and renovation. Topics for later meetings are Study Island and Science Night. The PTA sponsors fun activities such as the Spring Carnival and 5th Grade Skate Night. The Book Fair supports the school by bringing in books for students to purchase. The profits from the Book Fair enhance the Media Center collection. 7. What specials do students have? All students have Art, Music, Physical Education and Computer Lab. 4th and 5th Grade students also have a program entitled Writers Plus which assists them with their writing. Using the Writers Plus is good practice for the 4th Grade Writing Assessment. 8. What enhancements have come as a result of the construction? We have a climbing wall in our gym as the result of an $8500.00 grant that we were awarded. Our Media Center will receive over $49,000 in new books. We will receive the equivalent of what a newly constructed school receives in terms of books. We will have three new playgrounds. Our new carpool loop is wonderful. Parents are able to wait for their students on the school property, instead of on Lynn Road as parents had to do in the past. As the result of a request to Curriculum and Instruction, we received the following: a new piano, 8 digital cameras, maps and globes, overheads projectors, books for the Leveled Book Room, calculators, math kits, LCD projectors, a Bass Xylophone, a Bass Metallophone, a new Athena system, and microphones. Our classrooms will have all new furniture for the classes and the offices There will be additional bathrooms for students and staff Additional telephones will make it easier for teachers to contact parents Through the Refresh program, we received new computers this year. Additionally, we are receiving a generous lump sum of money to use for meeting instructional needs and building our program to take students into the 21st century.. 9. What transportation do most students use? We have a large number of students who are transported by bus. Many of our students are carpool students. Some of our students walk or bike to school. 10. What programs are available to students? Student Council Chorus for 4th and 5th grade students Safety Patrol for 4th and 5th grade students Reading Buddies Lion Track News Spring Play for 5th grade students 11. What time does school start and end? School begins at 9:15. Students may arrive at 8:45. School ends at 3:45 12. Is there a before and after school program? Yes, Lynn Road does offer a before and after school program. Please see the front office for more information and enrollment forms. WCPSS before and after school program 13. What special programs do we have at Lynn Road? We have the More at Four/Title1/Special Education program for 4 year olds. We have an Autism Class for 4 year olds. We have a EMD 1 and EMD 2 class. Altogether we have 4 Special Programs. 14. What technology is available to students? Students have computers in their classrooms. We have a computer lab which students visit each week. 4th and 5th grade students have access to the Writers Plus. Classroom teachers work with the Media Specialists for units of study. Students are able to use the computers in the Media Center for research, for Powerpoint presentations, and for group and individual presentations. 15. How is the school planning for challenges of the future? We are currently formulating our School Improvement Plan for 2008-2011. We have looked at our school performance in committees. We have talked across grade levels and specialty areas to formulate a plan that will address our current needs and look toward the future. Once the plan is approved this Spring, this plan will be posted on our webpage. 16. How is discipline addressed at Lynn Road? We are a PBS school, which is a Positive Behavior Support School. We are dedicated to demonstrating and rewarding positive behavior. Our goal when talking with students is to help them see where they made their mistake and help them find ways to make better choices in the future. We also work on mending relationships and showing students how to work together in harmony.

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