FALL 2011

Kathryn S. McWhorter Elementary

3678 Timberglen Dallas, TX 75287 Phone: 972-968-2600 Fax: 972-968-2610

Demographics
Percent African American Hispanic White Native American Asian/Pacific Islander Total Students 37 55 6 0 2 657 Percent of students passing
Writing Math 88 90 90 87 Writing Math 93 94 93 87 79 89 Science Science

Principal: Benita Gordon Accountability Rating: Recognized Mascot: Coyote Colors: Red, White and Blue Campus Mission Statement:
Through collaboration, planning, ongoing assessment, and continued professional development, McWhorter Elementary, a Professional Learning Community encompassing diverse students, staff, parents and community, guarantees an uncompromised education for all students. Our use of data analysis to guide and improve practices will ensure student mastery of state and national standards at high levels. At McWhorter Elementary we do Whatever it Takes.

TAKS Scores
2009-2010 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 2010-2011 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade Reading 87 88 91 Reading 91 86 95

About Us:
Kathryn S. McWhorter Elementary, home of the Howling Coyotes, opened its doors for the first time in August 2001. Last year, McWhorter celebrated its 10 year anniversary. We are a Professional Learning Community that is leading the pack with a focus on Learning, a focus on Collaboration, and a focus on Results. We provide a variety of programs designed to meet each student's unique needs. We provide a differentiated curriculum for all Gifted and Talented students and a quality Bilingual/ESL (English as a Second Language) program for our second language learners. In addition, our Special Education program includes PPCD, Kindergarten for Children with Disabilities, Content Mastery, and Resource. We have a great support staff that includes Instructional Coaches, Instructional Facilitators and a Counselor.

District Goal:
The goal of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is high achievement for all students.

Service & Character Initiatives:

Our students participate weekly in "R-Time", a relationship building program that helps students make right choices. Our students are in charge of our Green Team and Watt Watchers programs. They have donated to the Dallas Homeless Shelter and to a local church group, which helped members of the organization go on a mission trip. They also participated in a school supplies drive and gently used uniforms project. Our students have raised money for the American Heart Association.

Kathryn S. McWhorter Elementary

3678 Timberglen Dallas, TX 75287

Phone: 972-968-2600 Fax: 972-968-2610

Achievements:
Academics
TEA Recognized campus four years in a row. Percentage of All Students Passing each content area on TAKS for the 2010-2011 school year: Reading 91%, Math 90%, Writing 94%, Science 79% Ranked 6th amongst all elementary schools in the district according to the ERG data (International Organization that ranks schools according to their academics and resource allocations) Ranked 2nd in the district amongst all elementary schools in the Value Added category in accordance with the ERG data.

Arts McWhorter consistently has representatives in the All District Honor Choir. The choir has been asked to perform at various functions throughout the city. They also participated in the Cluster Concerts for Feeder Schools in C-FB ISD. In addition, the choir has helped dedicate the Timberglen Recreation Center and Library through song, and has participated in the Martin Luther King Parade for many years.

Testimonials:
Here are comments made about our work with Professional Learning Communities: "Our school is like a family. We work together to achieve our number one goal of high student achievement for all. " "I come to my job every day with a big smile because I enjoy my job." "I'll do what is necessary for McWhorter." "I love the feel of family when we gather." "It has been an honor to work with this Professional Learning Community. The commitment to each other, the students, and our school is outstanding." " I love every bit of McWhorter's PLC: how everyone works together as a family amazes me everyday." "I am honored to be apart of the PLC." "The positive changes in our school has made me a believer." "Even though I still have a few questions, I can see through our school growth that we are on the right path."