An Overview of
Wylam K-8
Presented by: Derya Twyman
5th/6th Reading/Language Arts Teacher
Purpose
To provide the parents, stakeholders, and community
members an overview of:
*Demographics
*Our Mission
*Our Vision
*Our Goals
*Brief Academic Overview
*Highlight Instructional Initiatives that are established
to build academic excellence
Demographic Data
 The Wylam community is located in the western area
of the city of Birmingham
 Wylam K-8 is located in an urban community
surrounded by single dwelling family homes and a
community park
 Due to Birmingham City School System participating
in the National School Lunch Program, 100% of our
students receive free breakfast and lunch daily
 Wylam K-8 serves approximately 400 students
(Pre K- 8th)
Mission Statement
of Wylam K-8
To strive towards academic excellence by
enhancing the minds of students
through the use of a challenging
curriculum that nurtures each student’s
individual abilities, build partnerships
between home, community, and school;
and produce successful citizens who
can thrive in a global society.
Vision Statement of
Wylam K-8
To prepare responsible, confident and
competent students who are engaged
in learning and show proficiency
within or beyond their grade level.
Wylam K-8 Goals
 Increase student achievement across grade levels
by 3%
 Sustain the proficient population and reduce the
non-proficient student population by 3%
 Increase proficiency in writing, reading, and math
across grade levels by 3%
Academic Overview
(data taken from the 2014-2015 CIP)
Strengths In Specific Areas
Grade 3 (Math)
12% gain in Measurement
Standards
Grade 6 (Reading)
10% gain in recognizing text
elements in textual and
functional materials
Grade 7 (Science)
14% gain in relating major
tissues and organs
Weaknesses In Specific Areas
Grade 4 (Reading)
47% deficit in
literary/recreational reading
Grade 5 (Math)
25% deficit in estimating
perimeter and area of irregular
shapes
Grade 7 (Reading)
-6% deficit in applying strategies
to comprehend
literary/recreational materials
Instructional Initiatives
Programs to Improve
Academic Excellence
Extracurricular Activities
 In-School Tutoring (3rd-5th)
 SGA (7th/8th)
 After School Tutoring (K-6th)
 Student Council (7th/8th)
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(Math/Reading)
READ 180 (6th-8th)
Imbedded Enrichment Time
M.O.R.E. Reading Program
(4th grade)
D.E.W Writing Initiative
Stride Academy
Mentoring Programs
(Faith Chapel)
 Beta Club Honor Society
(6th -8th)
 Sports
7th/8th- football, basketball,
softball, volleyball, track,
cheerleading, soccer
4th/5th- kickball, baseball,
softball, flag football