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Title I funds have supported May Valley's improvement efforts by providing teachers and instructional assistants who deliver more individualized, intense instruction by way of smaller group size and teacher collaboration. Teachers are offered the opportunity to attend content specific professional development activities. Classroom instruction/delivery has been enhanced by purchasing technological equipment. Additionally, library and classroom sets of books have been provided.

Describe specific programs in place to ensure that families are involved in the success of your school and students.

Specific programs that have been implemented at May Valley Elementary to promote family involvement and help increase student and school success are list below.
*A Site Based Decision Making Council consisting of parent members, along with teacher representatives, are involved in the school decision making process.
*Parent/Teacher Organization
*School Fusion/Infinite Campus
*Weekly Newsletters
*Parent Volunteer Program through our Family Resource Center
*Family Resource Center monthly parent/grandparent meetings
*Daily planners for students
*Friday Folders
*Harvest Festival, Christmas Program, Grandparents’/Friend’s Day, Putting on the Hits

Describe the most successful activity your school has initiated to strengthen the ties to your community.

In November 2012 it was announced that May Valley Elementary was one of ten schools in the state of Kentucky to become a participant in the Toyota Bornlearning Academy. This academy is presented by Toyota of KY, Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence and the United Way of KY. This is an innovative program that meets the need of early childhood parental education. This school based academy consists of six workshop sessions that provide parents with the tools to help their children succeed in kindergarten and beyond. In essence, this program teaches parents and caregivers how to turn everyday moments into learning opportunities.

What is the single most important factor in the success of your school that others could replicate?

The single most important factor in the success of May Valley that others could replicate is the belief that all students can learn at high levels. We set very high expectations, not only for ourselves as educators, but also for our students.

Describe the program or initiative that has had the greatest positive effect on student achievement.

The initiative that has had the greatest positive effect on student achievement was not conducted in a short span. It was a focused and intentional process. Teachers, administrators and support staff work together as a team to ensure each and every student reaches his/her full potential.

Explain how Title I funds have supported your improvement efforts.

Title I funds have supported May Valley’s improvement efforts by providing teachers and instructional assistants who deliver more individualized, intense instruction by way of smaller group size and teacher collaboration. Teachers are offered the opportunity to attend content specific professional development activities. Classroom instruction/delivery has been enhanced by purchasing technological equipment. Additionally, library and classroom sets of books have been provided.

Describe your school culture and explain changes you’ve taken to improve it.

May Valley Elementary promotes a positive school culture by instilling the belief in ALL students that they can learn at high levels. Goal setting and motivational strategies are implemented to increase student achievement. All stakeholders, teachers, staff and students give 110% effort every day, all day long.

• Category 2

  Selected in 2012

• Grades: k - 5
  School Setting: rural
  Town Population: 629
  Student Enrollment: 358
  Student Demographics:
  

  Black/African American: 0%
  White/Caucasian: 99%
  Hispanic: 0%
  Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  Asian: 0%
  Native American: 0%
  Other: 1%
  

  Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:21
  % Reduced Lunch: 75%
  % ELL Learners: 0%
  Founded: 1997
• PRINCIPAL:
  Greta Thornsberry
• CONTACT:
  481 Stephens Branch
  Martin, KY 41649
  606-285-0883
  greta.thornsberry@floyd.kyschools.us