The results are finally in...

I've been waiting for this moment ever since my students took the CST Science Test. This is known as the finale of all our work, according to school admins. It was a big deal for them.

I requested the result a while back and tonight I got an email with the attachment. When I first opened the excel doc, there were too many columns for me to look at the name of my student and their score. I was too anxious so I just looked at the results. Barely any red marks...first sign of a good thing. After analyzing the numbers, I'm so happy with the results, a proven testament of how hard we work. It's all about high expectations and believing in your students. Ahh I'm so happy for them. I did not have any honors students, or even the regular classes. I was given the ELLs and sheltered classes. All of my high achieving students that I taught in 7th grade went to the other teacher while I was left with all the failing students that became my 8th graders. I almost never show off my students results, but there's always a moment to recognize and celebrate their achievement. Too often we get mad at their misbehaviors and low test scores; we almost never recognize them. So...I've booked a flight back to LA to see them and congratulate them in April. So excited!

My school's science results:

Advanced- 12%
Proficient- 20%
Basic- 21%
Below Basic- 17%
Far Below Basic- 30%

My results:

Advanced- 18%
Proficient- 43%
Basic- 22%
Below Basic- 10%
Far Below Basic- 6%

:)