District Composite Report 2006-2007

The foundation strives to keep the alumni community informed. We believe the volume and quality of information available to you will greatly enhance your ability to act in the best interest of our students and the institution.

This post brings to you information extracted from the 2006-2007 District Composite Report which is dated March, 2008

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You may access the complete report by using our link to the Louisiana Department of Education's Web site.(Go to Most Requested Information and click on District Composite Reports)

The report on BTW provides a great historical perspective in many key areas. Keep your eye on the Baseline School Performance Score (SPS). Starting with the 2004-05 school term, a minimum score of 60 was required to avoid the dreaded label of Academically Unacceptable School (AUS).

As you can see, BTW scored 53.4 for the 2006-07 term. Consequently, we are in the AUS 3 category that requires more stringent measures as discussed previously.

We have also included the district American College Test (ACT) results for all high schools.

We trust this information is helpful to alums and friends of BTW. Our greatest weapon in the battle for excellence is KNOWLEDGE itself. Next of course, comes your willingness to join the foundation in support of our vision.

See membership label for more information on how you can become involved.

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Reconstitution Plan Document-An Explanation

Most recent version of the requirements of a Reconstitution Plan as published on the state education department's Web site. (LEFT CLICK ON THE DOCUMENTS TO ENLARGE)

Are Reconstitution Plans in the Works for BTW for the 2008-2009 Term?

An article appearing in The Times on Sunday, June 15, 2008, states in part "Ten schools-Barret, Caddo Heights and Oak Park elementary schools; J.S. Clark, Linear and Linwood middle schools; and Green Oaks, Booker T. Washington and Woodlawn high schools- will undergo reconstitution this year. (note only 9 schools are listed-was Fair Park accidently omitted)

An 11th school, Bethune Middle, traveled that road two years age. Bethune escaped state takeover this year after Caddo agreed to make changes required by state education officials."

It appears Reconstitution is the next step in a list of state sanctions when a school enters its third year as an Academically Unacceptable School.

We will post the latest version, from the Louisiana Department of Education's Web site, of what we believe is the shell of a reconstitution plan. This will provide the alumni community an idea of what could be the scope of such a process if implemented.

Membership Drive

Pictured from left to right are Sara Pool, Rev. Richard Hardy and Dr. G Jeane Nichols, president of the BTW Alumni Foundation. These proud BTW grads paused for the camera during our recent membership drive.

The event was held on June 21, 2008.

Numerous BTW alums stopped by to chat, catch up on the latest happenings and to join the foundation. We appreciate each and every visit and the personal show of support.

Its not too late for you to join in with your fellow alums by taking out a 2009 membership. See previous entry for additional information. Thank you.

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Membership Drive

The Foundation will conduct its annual membership round-up this Saturday, June 21, 2008, from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. in front of the school. All foundation memberships currently share a common expiration date of June, 2008. Please stop by to renew an expiring or take out a new membership.

Memberships are only $10.00 annually.

You may also mail in your membership request to P.O. Box 3709, Shreveport, LA 71133-3709.

We will also have available for sale a limited number of BTW caps for $15.00 each (see Fundraising label for more information).

Remember, the BTW Alumni Foundation serves as the eyes, hears, and voice of all graduating classes of this great institution. Your membership represents a tangible display of your support for our students and the continuation of the legacy

Thank you for your support.

Louisiana House Should Pass LA 4 Bill

The Louisiana Senate has passed SB286 and it is now in the hands of the House. This bill provides for the implementation of universal early childhood education in this state. Although this bill takes a phased in approach, it does nevertheless clearly point the state in the right direction.

The value of early childhood education and in particular the LA4 program is well documented.

This type of training should be made available to all students in our state without a needs based test. That is the direction we are headed and we concur with this movement.

So please get involved. You can go to http://www.legis.state.la.us and make your voice heard.
There you can identify your representative and send a quick email asking for their support.

Also, you may wish to see today's edition of The Times. Dr. Phillip Rozeman writes an excellent piece on this program.

Thank you for your support.