K5: Exploring the Classroom

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K-5 Exploring the Classroom

• By Arce Sandoval, Lisi Keye, Mel Soukiasian, and
  Allyson Felix

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Schools Visited

• Riviera Elementary
• Balboa Magnet Elementary

• Weemes Elementary
• Vermont Avenue Elementary

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Breakdown of Ethnicity

• Riviera Elementary

• Weemes Elementary

2004 API Base score- 891
2003 API Base score- 669

• Vermont Ave. Elementary

• Balboa Magnet Elementary

2003 API Base score- 613
2003 API Base score- 978
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In the Observed lesson plans, is there actual
visibility of standards and/or existence of
frameworks in the classroom?
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• Riviera Elementary

• Weemes Elementary

• state curriculum standards- visible in
  both classrooms.
• Daily agenda posted
• Government
• Discipline cards

• state curriculum standards- visible in the
  Kindergarten class, but not the 2nd grade class.
• Daily agenda posted in 2nd grade class.
• recess

• Balboa Magnet Elementary
• State curriculum standards up on all bulletin
  boards
• Each subject board has the standards next to it
• Agenda clearly incorporates standards as well

• Vermont Ave. Elementary

• Skill of the day (4th grade)
• Each standard written next to each item of agenda
  (4th)
• Homework chart with date and assignment (4th)
• Book listing state standards available
• Math and writing standards clearly posted (3rd
  grade)
• Large chart of daily activities with specific
  times allotted for each (3rd)

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What evidence of implemented and working
technology is there in the classroom?
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• Riviera Elementary
• One or more updated computer per classroom
• Intercom system
• Scanner
• Internet access
• T.V.
• Balboa Magnet Elementary
• 4 Computers and printers
• Overhead projector
• Intercom System
• T.V. with Cable
• VCR/DVD player
• Keyboard
• Stereo

• Weemes Elementary
• Computers
• Overhead projectors
• Internet access
• T.V.
• Audio cassette players

• Vermont Ave. Elementary
• 4 Macs
• Stereo
• Wide screen television with VCR
• Intercom
• Listening Center with headphones
• Overhead projector
• Laser point to point at map

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How did the teacher accommodate English Language
Learners or students with special needs, if there
were any?
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• Riviera Elementary
• Speaking in native tongue
• Resource
• Extra time on assignments
• Separate tables
• Meeting individual needs
• Balboa Magnet Elementary
• Out of class time with a fluent Spanish teacher
  if necessary
• Extra Time for in class work

• Weemes Elementary
• Pre-teaches
• Encourages independence
• Speak and listen to students individually
• Vocabulary words

• Vermont Ave. Elementary
• Fluency Center
• Writing in progress box
• Designated time for ELL students to meet with
  specific teacher
• Repetition of vocabulary
• News articles posted
• Spanish-speaking TAs available

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How does the teacher manage the physical setting
in the classroom?
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• Riviera Elementary
• 2nd grade

• Weemes Elementary
• Kindergarten

• 2nd grade

• 5th grade

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Vermont Ave. Elementary

• Balboa Magnet Elementary
• 3rd Grade

• 4th grade
• 3rd grade

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How does the teacher incorporate performing arts
into the classroom?
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• Riviera Elementary
• End of the year class production
• Talent Show
• Patriotic tunes

• Weemes Elementary
• Talent Shows
• Singing
• 2nd graders- learning Brazilian music

• Balboa Magnet Elementary
• Art Lesson Weekly
• Class plays
• Art teacher comes in and teachers lessons
• All art work displayed throughout classroom

• Vermont Ave. Elementary
• Music lesson for Valentines Day (3rd grade)
• Dance and sing with partners
• Photographs, art, and student work displayed
• School-wide assemblies
• Valentines Day crafts made and exchanged amongst
  students (4th grade)

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