Dr. Frederick N. Sweetsir School / Helen R. Donaghue School

School Report Card* / 2003-2004

Angela B. Jervey, Principal (Sweetsir School)

Mailing Address: 104 Church Street, Merrimac, MA 01860-1501

Phone: (978) 346-8319 / Fax: (978) 346-7844

Website: http://www.prsd.org

Robert C. Harrison, Principal (Donaghue School)

Mailing Address: 2 Union Street Extension, Merrimac, MA 01860-2244

Phone: (978) 346-8921 / Fax: (978) 346-7839

Website: http://www.prsd.org

Mission Statement – Dr. Frederick N. Sweetsir School / Helen R. Donaghue School:

As the leader in an educational partnership with the community, it is the purpose of the Pentucket Regional School District to ensure that all students discover and develop their talents and abilities to their highest potential, strive for academic excellence, acquire respect for self and others, and obtain the knowledge and skills to succeed and contribute as ethical, responsible citizens.

Dr. Frederick N. Sweetsir School DEnrollment: 2003 – 2004 / Grades Offered: Pre K – 2
	School	District	State
Race/Ethnicity
African-American	1.5 %	0.6 %	8.8 %
Asian	0.3 %	0.8 %	4.7 %
Hispanic	0.3 %	0.8 %	11.5 %
Native American	0.0 %	0.0 %	0.3 %
White	97.9 %	97.8 %	74.6 %

Gender
Male	49.2 %	50.6 %	51.5 %
Female	50.8 %	49.4 %	48.5 %

Selected Population Enrollment
Limited English Proficiency	0.0 %	0.0 %	5.0 %
Low-income	6.0 %	3.8 %	27.1%
Special Education	10.8 %	13.1%	15.6 %
Migrant	0.0 %	0.0 %	0.2 %
TOTAL COUNT	333	3,488	980,842

Helen R. Donaghue School DEnrollment: 2003 – 2004 / Grades Offered: 3 - 6
	School	District	State
Race/Ethnicity
African-American	0.7 %	0.6 %	8.8 %
Asian	0.2 %	0.8 %	4.7 %
Hispanic	0.7 %	0.8 %	11.5 %
Native American	0.0 %	0.0 %	0.3 %
White	98.3 %	97.8 %	74.6 %

Gender
Male	46.5 %	50.6 %	51.5 %
Female	53.5 %	49.4 %	48.5 %

Selected Population Enrollment
Limited English Proficiency	0.0 %	0.0 %	5.0 %
Low-income	7.7 %	3.8 %	27.1%
Special Education	14.8 %	13.1%	15.6 %
Migrant	0.0 %	0.0 %	0.2 %
TOTAL COUNT	413	3,488	980,842

*Report Card:
This report includes information on the school's performance on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) by content area, grade level, and for particular student populations. Comparison data from the district, the state, and from 2002 are also provided. In addition, this report includes other information as required by the federal No Child Left Behind act.

Goals – Dr. Frederick N. Sweetsir School / Helen R. Donaghue School:

To examine the current state of technology in our schools and to design a plan to help all students achieve by improving teaching and enhancing student access to technology.
To refine the use of the Everyday Math in Grades K - 6.
To foster a climate of respect for self, others and the environment.
To implement the Scott Foresman reading series at Grades 1 - 2.
To develop a plan for maintenance and upgrades of the physical plant.

School Council Members 2003-2004 – Dr. Frederick N. Sweetsir School:

Principal Angela B. Jervey, Co-Chair

Teachers John Gangemi

Marie Scher

Parents Amy Chute, Co-Chair

Alicia Quarrier

School Council Members 2003-2004 – Helen R. Donaghue School:

Principal Robert C. Harrison, Co-Chair

Teachers Louise Brown, Judith Kroner

Parents Katie Rooney, Co-Chair

Jamie Rooney

Faculty Licensure Information:

Student success is linked to the quality of a school’s instructional staff. The information below is divided into two parts: (1) the percentage of teachers who are certified or licensed to teach in Massachusetts and (2) the percentage of classes taught by teachers who are highly qualified in core academic areas such as mathematics, science, reading, history, English language arts, etc. Both pieces of information are intended to help you understand the backgrounds and preparation of the teachers who are working with your child. As you will see, most if not all teachers in the school are certified, and most, if not all, are highly qualified. Those who are not are either working on a waiver granted by the Massachusetts Department of Education, or are long-term or permanent substitutes. While qualified to teach within Massachusetts, certain teachers are now in the process of demonstrating subject matter competency through additional coursework. No Child Left Behind requires that all teachers be highly qualified by the end of the 2005-2006 school year, and thus what you will see in the percentages are indications of how far our school has to go in order to comply with this deadline.

Sweetsir School: Percent of teachers licensed: 100%

Percent of core academic classes taught by highly qualified teachers: 100%

Donaghue School: Percent of teachers licensed: 100%

Percent of core academic classes taught by highly qualified teachers: 100%

School Report Card - Dr Frederick N Sweetsir

Dr Frederick N Sweetsir (07450020)

Angela B Jervey, School Principal
Mailing Address: 104 Church Street
Merrimac, MA 01860-1501
Phone: (978) 346-8319
FAX: (978) 346-7844
Website: http://www.prsd.org/

Report Card:
This report includes information on the school's performance on the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) by content area, grade level, and for particular student populations. Comparison data from the district, the state, and from 2003 are also provided. In addition, this report includes other information as required by the federal No Child Left Behind act.

Enrollment - 2004
	School	District	State
Race/Ethnicity
African American	1.5 %	0.6 %	8.8 %
Asian	0.3 %	0.8 %	4.7 %
Hispanic	0.3 %	0.8 %	11.5 %
Native American	0.0 %	0.0 %	0.3 %
White	97.9 %	97.8 %	74.6 %
Gender
Male	49.2 %	50.6 %	51.5 %
Female	50.8 %	49.4 %	48.5 %
Selected Population Enrollment
Limited English Proficiency	0.0 %	0.0 %	5.0 %
Low-income	6.0 %	3.8 %	27.1 %
Special Education	10.8 %	13.1 %	15.6 %
Migrant	0.0 %	0.0 %	0.2 %
TOTAL COUNT	333	3,488	980,842

Grades Offered: PK, K, 01, 02

Percent of teachers licensed: 100%

Percent of teachers in core academic subject areas who are Highly Qualified: 100%