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DOCUMENT RESUME ED 394 618 PS 022 852 TITLE U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education 1993 Annual Report. INSTITUTION Virgin Islands of the United States Dept. of Education, St. Thomas. PUB DATE 93 NOTE 79p. PUB TYPE Reports - Descriptive (141) -- Statistical Data (110) EDRS PRICE MFO1/PCO4 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Adult Education; “Annual Reports; “Boards of Education; Consolidated Schools; Construction Programs; Dropouts; *Educational Finance; Elementary Secondary Education; Enrollment; Parent Participation; Partnerships in Education; Public Education; “School Administration; Scores; Statistics; Technical Education; Vocational Education IDENTIFIERS Networking; *Virgin Islands; Virgin Islands (Saint Croix); Virgin Islands (Saint Thomas) ABSTRACT The Virgin Islands Department of Education represents one of the largest consolidated school districts in America, with 34 public schools serving 23,000 students. This annual report is designed to illustrate the many programs under the umbrella of the Virgin Islands Department of Education. The theme for 1993 is "The Year of Assessment," reflecting an awareness of the importance of standards and achievement measures. The Virgin Islands Department of Education operates under a comprehensive strategic plan which includes a holistic educational approach; collaboration between agencies and the public sector; partnerships and alliances with parents, teachers, and students; and networks with national organizations. The report uses photos, news clippings, and statistical tables and charts to present the information. Sections include (1) "Scope, Overview, Mission, Goals, and Objectives"; (2) "Achievements," including the seven goals of structure, learning outcomes, human resources, facility management, marketing and communications, networking and partnerships, and financial management; (3) "School Monitoring Survey"; (4) "Department Organizational Chart"; (5) "State Agency Profiles"; (6) "District Organizational Chart"; (7) "District Agency Profiles"; (8) "Exemplary/Innovative Programs"; and (9) "Statistical Data," including appropriations and grants, school enrollment, MAT6 scores, SAT scores, dropout statistics, adult enrollment, and vocational-technical enrollment. Also included is a listing and short description of projects undertaken and completed in 1993. 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Ross, Jr Assistant Commissioner of Education His Excellency, Governor Alexander A Farrelly, and Commissioner of Education Dr. Linda Creque St. Croix Insular St. Thomas/St. John Insular Superintendent James Sealey Superintendent Yvonne Bowsky BEST COPY AVAILABLE 19 ANNUAL REPORT 93 U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION “THERE IS ALWAYS ONE MOMENT IN CHILDHOOD WHEN THE DOOR OPENS AND LETS THE FUTURE IN. THE SECRET FOR US AS EDUCATORS IS HOW TO KEEP THAT DOOR FROM EVER CLOSING.” -anonymous PREFACE The Caribbean basin, with a population greater than any of the 50 states, often focuses on the U.S. Virgin Islands as a model of political freedom, economic development and educational excellence. Over eighty percent of the territory's 105,000 people relate directly to the educational process on a day-to-day basis, either as students, employees, parents, volunteers or community-based organization members, school bus drivers, food vendors, crossing guards, news media, business partners and trainers. The need for team- work and multiple-funding sources is imperative. The results have been overwhelmingly positive. Over 1,000 public high school seniors graduated in 1993. Our test scores have moved close to the mainstream levels of the southeastern areas of the United States. Our dropout rate is lower than nearly all U. S. urban areas, despite our high-density population per square mile. Alumni of V.I. schools have risen to great prominence not only in the Caribbean region and U.S.A. as a whole, but also worldwide. A Who's Who would include top-ranking U.S. State Department officials, prominent politicians of the eastern Caribbean, world-recognized scientists, musicians, athletes, engineers, tourism officials, educators, resort developers, agriculturists, deep-sea fisherman, scuba divers, artists and many others. Among the most renowned are career diplomat Terrence Todman, Tammany Hall Leader, J. Raymond Jones, world boxing champions Emile Griffith and Julian Jackson, impressionist Camille Pissarro, Pan-Africanist Edward Wilmot Blyden and Alexander Hamilton. It is with this background that the U.S.V.I. Department of Education maintains upward direction in a positive atmosphere as it pursues academic excellence in its 34 public schools for 23,000 students, its “Generation at Promise.” Government of the irgin Islands of the United States — — — 0-—- — — DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER 44-46 Kongens Gade St. Thomas, V.!. (0802 GREETINGS FROM THE COMMISSIONER On behalf of the members of the Department of Education | welcome all readers of our 1993 Annual Report. The department continues to fulfill its mission of educating a Generation at Promise by insuring that that every student can, will and must learn. The Virgin Islands Department of Educatien is one of the largest consolidated school districts under the American flag, with 34 public schools serving 23,000 students. The major emphasis is on teamwork inspired by the African proverb, “It Takes A Whole Village To Raise A Child.” This report is organized according to the seven goal areas and reflects those as- pects of our mission that have been accomplished during fiscal year 1993. Accenting this data are photos, news clippings and statistics that we hope will generate continued enthusiasm and support from the Virgin Islands community and abroad. We must always keep in mind that we are on a journey to educational excellence and this is but a point along the road. Linda Creque, Ph.D. INTRODUCTION The Department of Education is the largest division of the executive branch of the Virgin Islands government. It is headed by a commissioner appointed by the governor, with separate insular superintendents for St. Thomas/St. John and St. Croix districts. While this structure has always been in effect, a major reorganization in 1987 was designed to maximize services to the overall school system in an effort to improve the quality of education being delivered to all Virgin Islands public school students. The reorganization, mandated by Executive Order No. 289-1987, specifically tasked each insular superintendent with the daily operations of schools and activity centers to enhance the delivery of services to clients in their respective districts. The General Fund Budget as well as Federal Budgets were adjusted to reflect this change. At the time of development of the 1993 Annual Report, approximately 80% of local funds and 80% of federal funds were apportioned to the Districts of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. Addi- tionally, individual schools were receiving funds from local and federal resources to be admin- istered by the principal, or school improvement teams, from 5,000 to 50,000 thousand dollars. The Department of Education operates under a comprehensive strategic plan, utilizes a holistic approach to education; an all-inclusive partnership approach to management; a collaborative approach through interagency cooperation and coordination; alliances with the private sector; partnerships with parents, teachers and students; and networks with national Organizations. The plan is reviewed and updated yearly, and action plans are formulated based on the overall plan. This year's plan reflected the full integration of the six national goals Many initiatives were designed to bring about positive changes, including new testing and health programs, along with the development of school improvement teams and school- based budgeting. New curriculum standards and disciplinary codes are in effect. And com- prehensive technological advances including computerization are ongoing in both manage- ment and instructional areas. The annual report is designed to illustrate the many programs and their impact on Virgin Islands education. This year's theme, ‘The Year of Assessment," was chosen to heighten awareness of the importance of setting standards and measuring achievement using various forms of assessment. This report for FY 1993 features accomplishments categorized by our seven strate- gic goals in conjunction with the GOALS 2000 of President Clinton. It illustrates the Department of Education structure, several exemplary programs, statistics and news clippings in order to add to the reader's enjoyment as well as to allow him/her to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the overal education program. 1993 Annual Report of the Virgin Islands Department of Education CONTENTS Preface Greetings Introduction Contents Annual Report Staff Executive Staff Achievements: Goal 1 - Goal 2 - Learning Outcomes Human Resources - Facility Management - Marketing, Communications - Networking, Partnerships - Financial Management School Monitoring Survey Department Organizational Chart State Agency Profiles District Organizational Chart District Agency Profiles Exemplary/nnovative Programs Statistical Data Appropriations and Grants 1992-1993 Statistics School Enroliment MAT6 Scores SAT Scores/College-Bound Graduates Dropout Statistics and Survey Adult Enrollment Vocationat-Technical Enrollment Public and Private Schools Construction Projects Produced by the Office of the Commissioner Editor: Peter Goodwin Coordinator: Esther Cowell Compilation: Delphine Lewis Typing & Layout: Diana R.P. Matthew Proofreading: Ellen MacLean Photographs: Government House & Public Information Front Cover: Diana R.P. Matthew U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education Commissioner: Linda Creque, Ph.D. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EDUCATOR The very spring and root of honesty and virtue lie in good education. Plutarch Department of Education Executive Staff 1993 Linda Creque, Ph.D. Commissioner Rupert Ross, Jr. Assistant Commissioner Yvonne Bowsky Insular Superintendent Alphonse Berne Asst. Supt. - Operations Yvonne Wells Asst. Supt. - Instruction James Sealey Insular Superintendent, St. Croix James Rodgers Asst. Supt. - Operations Corine King Asst. Supt. - Instruction Francia Brin State Director, Division of Administration & Technology Mario Golden State Director, Division of Curriculum, Instruction and Training Fiolina B. Mills, Ph.D. State Director, Media Library Services Patricia Nathan State Director, Testing, Planning, Research & Evaluation Priscilla Stridiron State Director, Special Education Anna L. Lewis State Director, Adult, Vocational & Technical Education Gail S. Rivera State Director, Special Nutrition Hugh Smith, Jr. State Director, Federal Programs Edmond Blaize State Director, Engineering LU THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1993, NO. 134 the U.S. Congress. BEST COPY AVAILABLE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SCOPE AND OVERVIEW The Department of Education functions as both a district and a departmental (state) educational agency. In general, the purpose of the Department of Education is to admin- ister and operate all publicly supported elementary and secondary schools, vocational- technical education, and adult educational programs and facilities. As mandated by the Virgin Islands Code, the department exercises control over the enforcement of laws pertaining to education in the territory. These duties include the maintenance and operation of all publicly supported elementary and secondary education facilities and programs; adult, vocational, technical, gifted and talented, and exemplary programs; and supportive services such as pupil transportation, special nutrition, and library services to both public and non-public schools. The Virgin Islands Board of Vocational-Technical Education functions administratively within the department. MISSION Pursuant to Title 3 of the V.I. Code, the department’s mission is to administer and improve its instructional program, achievement and employability levels and health of all Students in the system; and to foster lifelong learning by adopting a team approach to program planning and problem solving within a management by objective (MBO) structure. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The seven goals of the department's strategic plan, as extended to 1995, incorporate the six national Goals 2000 plan. Those six are: By the year 2000.....(1) All children will start school ready to learn... (2) The graduation rate will increase to at least 90%...(3) Students will leave grades 4, 8 and 12 competent in English, math, history and geogra- phy, and every school will ensure that all students learn to use their minds well so they may be prepared for responsible citizenship, further learning and productive employment in our modern economy....(4) U.S. students will be first in the world in math and science achievement....(5) Every adult will be literate and will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in global economy, and exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.....(6) Every school will be free of drugs and violence and will offer a disciplined environment conducive to learning. ACHIEVEMENTS/AMPACT The following section,pages 11-23, presents the seven strategic goal areas for the department, what has been accomplished, and the implication of the achievement on attaining educational excellence. “When you can do the common things of life in an.uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.” George Washington Carver VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Achievements/mpact Goal |: Structure To organize the Department of Education into state and district divisions comprised of offices and activity centers with designated responsibilities to formulate or implement policies, and establish priorities and programs that respond to the needs, interests and abilities of the people. Accomplishments Impact Completed video tele-conferencing centers Completed integration of district offices and schools in Education Management Information System (EDMIS) Revision of five-year strategic plan and establishment of Strategic Plan 1993-1995 Expanded computer system throughout the department and elementary/secondary schools Telephone devices for the deaf were installed at numerous schools and central offices PhoneMaster system was installed at secondary schools to take absentee student data and call parents via computer Installation of telephone lines linking Dynix Project at Curriculum Center with Media Library Services State Office Formulated cost-cutting attrition plan and redeployment of personnel Hosted the first state data conference in each district Maintained and kept current 22,500 student records electronically Implementation of the School Improvement Act began after Governor signed bill Oct. 9 Increased productivity, reduced travel cost, travel time and fuel consumption, improved communication between districts and programs Increased efficiency in data collection and retrieval. Information available to make meaningful program and policy decisions Enhanced program planning and decision making on all levels. Detailed priorities and use of resources during period of fiscal restraint Improved productivity Enhanced data accessibility Increased services to student - made computer assisted instruction a reality. Research capability with Dynix Permitted instant communication to outside world by deaf students Immediate reduction in student absenteeism and class cutting Allows quick access of information More effective and efficient. Complies with Governor's directed use of resources and management of funds Improved planning and dissemination of management informa tion Sustained the ongoing use of computerization of records Assured increase in the quality of teachers coming into the department Provides privacy rights over student records, local foods in meals, proficiency exams for teachers, more frequent bus inspections, private school mandatory licensing Goal Il: Learning Outcomes To provide instructional programs which result in rewarding levels of achievement, employability and physical and mental health for all students throughout a lifeJong learning process. Accomplishments Impact Completion and implementation of student performance standards for 3rd, 6th, and 8th grades Development of 20 performance standards for vocational students Completion of kindergarten handbook and guide; K-6 foreign language curriculum; health curriculum; and revision of K-6 science curriculum Increased services provided to special education students. Triinteragency agreement implemented Adult education programs have been extended to special groups - ESL (English as a Second Language), limited English speakers, the disadvantaged, and the disabled Increased achievement as measured by MAT-7, NAEP Implementation of restructured alternative education program for junior high school level Implementation of Alternative Education Program in elementary schools Increased application of computer technology in the instructional process data Initiation of Governor's School for forty (40) public and private school students from grades 9-11 Juvenile Obesity Prevention Initiative expanded to schools on all three islands, focusing on “Weight Control,” “Low-fat Living,” and the “Eating Right Pyramid " Continued restructuring strategies to facilitate full inclusion of all students in least-estrictive setting Even Start Family Literacy programs began for pregnant and parenting young adults and teenagers in late after- noons at CAHS and Central High Alignment with new national standards enabled measurement of student performance, raised level of expectation; enhanced accountability for student outcomes Improved vocational education program. Brought standards into 21st Century and supported the needs of the Virgin Islands and global economy Improved instruction‘and better informed students. Supports National Goals #1, 3, & 4 Fulfilled compliance requests under PL.94-142: Law suit dropped (Nadine Jones case - 1986-1993) because of increased service and establishment of impartial hearing officer Broader outreach into the community; greater self-esteem; fulfilled V.1. mission for lifelong learning for all persons, “Everyone can, will, and must learn” Students continued to increase skills and knowledge to deal with requirement of a global societies Maximized the learning experience for disaffected students Decreased dropout rate; decreased the number of potential dropout Enhanced instruction and learning Enabled gifted V.|. youth to develop and expand their ability to conceptualize, theorize, and explore the fields of arts and sciences. Students validate the positive traits of intelligence, cooperation, commitment, communication Broader, more comprehensive outreach of nutritional education and obesity pre-prevention Further strengthening of special education programs Young mothersto-be and fathers-to-be within and outside the school setting began preparation for responsible parenthood. They received vocational training and counseling 16 Goal Il (Continued) Accomplishments impact A minority male conference featuring national scholars was co-sponsored in both districts, entitled “Project Impact: Empowering Virgin Islands Males " Peer Leadership and Generation at Promise grants provided after-school and weekend enrichment programs A six-week junior high entrepreneurial project, “| may just be your boss someday,” ran six Saturday mornings Skill Center training of public housing tenants to assist in repairs to their community began with stipends for students, who later will be hired by Housing National Shining Star accolades were afforded Arthur Richards and Addelita Cancryn Junior High alternative programs by SE region Drug Free Schools Student Achievement Day celebrations were held in each district to recognize over 7,000 students above national percentile in MAT6, PSAT and SAT exams Pilot 3rd & 4th grade summer prevention and intervention/ enrichment program paved the way for upcoming NAEP testing Fulfilled legislative mandate to infuse steelband program into elementary and secondary-school music curriculum through Arts and Culture Mocked “Banned Books Week” in school libraries in defiance of old tradition Number of students participating and books circulating in Books and Beyond reading programs increased dramatically “Project Living Light and Loving It” was formulated to utilize school cafeterias as learning laboratories for nutrition messages, expansion of salad bars 20,000 students provided with health and physical education program Coincided with several forums tackling the teenage dropout, drug-use and violence rate. Fostered understand- ing of dymanics of V.|. male students and their needs in our present society Developed student self confidence and critical thinking skills. Provided after-school programs for youth Introduced marketing, financial reports and the internal structure of business of 11-14 age group. Prepared students for world of work School-to-work transition strategies strengthened by this pilot program National: recognition will encourage other schools and support groups to expand their in-and-after school programs New legions of exemplary role models returned to individual schools to motivate other students. Demonstrated reward for those who accomplish Greater preparation for NAEP tests and opening of school. Students focused on math and science Extended steelband program to all grade levels for first time Increased student awareness of freedom to read and right to know Broader outreach resulted in improved reading habits Supported and supplemented Comprehensive School Health and Drug Free Schools Initiatives. Students participating in school lunch program increased Healthier student population Goal Ill: Human Resources To plan, organize and maintain department personnel policies and practices which will attract, retain, develop and reward highly qualified individuals who will with great efficiency discharge the responsibilities of the department's instructional, administrative, and support Staffs. Accomplishments Impacts No-cost master’s degree program in specific learning disabilities implemented by joint DOE/UV effort Implementation of new, weighted, teacher and administra- tor evaluation instrument Provided training opportunities locally and nationally for school professionals and other personnel in the areas of conflict resolution, cooperative learning, problem-solving, math and science instruction, cognitive strategies, computer technology, drug prevention high risk health issues, nutrition and specia! education Third phase of Title Vil math/Aanguage teacher training project (National Faculty) completed implementation of collaborative effort between the University of Truabo, PR and the VIDOE for a master’s degree program for teachers of limited english proficiency (LEP) students Updated data collection (via-software training) was provided to 16 adult education administrators for use in their new computers by Pelavin Associates following assessment Finalized plans for a comprehensive Afro-centric curriculum in grades K-6 Initiated Tech Prep Consortium, to reform secondary education programs and provide school to work opportuni ties and phase out the general track Labor relations skills of administrators, faculties and staff were strengthened by workshops conducted by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMSC), emphasizing compromise, synergy & consensus A statewide action team was formed to respond to assistance offers from the Regional Alliance for the Northeast and Islands AIDS workshops for secondary teachers expanded to include other sexually transmitted diseases (STD's), focusing on risk-reduction behavior skills Semi-annual inspection of school buses and closer monitoring of bus drivers’ performances became effective in compliance with Education Improvement Act Enables more teachers to remain in territory and teach while acquiring advanced degrees. Provides needed personnel for Special Education classes — Improves accountability system and instructional process Increases skills and knowledge base of staff. Prepares staff to deal with change in family, increased violence and the goals of America 2000 and the Virgin Islands Department of Education's goals in its Strategic Plan Exemplary National Diffusion Network (NDN) program assists teachers More qualified teachers, and more informed students Assurance of quality data collection from each adult program participant Helps develop greater self-esteem at an early age Brought territory in line with latest changes in vocational and technical education in U.S.A. Greater insight into labor problems and conflict resolution was provided to management & work force Enhances mathematics and science instruction in the classroom Students will become more aware of syphilis, herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia and chancroid risk Greater safety for students and public at large Goal Ili con't Accomplishments impact Initiated staff training for Renzulli Schoolwide Enrichment Model for Gifted and Talented students Continued implementation of vocational-special education career and transitional model in both districts Dropout Prediction Survey completed by TPRE with interven- tion plan put in place immediately by administrators Held workshops on NDN exemplary program “Social Problem Solving” for teachers and parents to equip K-6 children with decision-making and social problem-solving skills Introduced “Eating Right Pyramid” to 134 nutrition education contacts one-to-one and to 326 teachers via workshops Participated for first time in the U.S. Drug Free Recognition Program, with first site visit by federal officials to local schools (Arthur Richards Jr. H.S.) VITEMS (Virgin Islands Teacher Enhancement in Math and Science) introduced new approaches to motivating students including Saturday academies to provide hands-on experi ence for students 1,657 personnel requisitions and notices of personnel action were certified Provided training to professionals who relate to parents of special education children and the children themselves. Broadened inclusion of gifted students; holds premise that all students have gifts and talents; teachers will be trained to bring out gifts in all students Increased career options for handicapped and specially gifted and talented More understanding and preparation expected to reverse increase in school dropouts Supported goals of Drug-free Schools project to prevent children from becoming psychological casualties Supported healthy nutrition goals for all students Began national recognition of local DOE exemplary drug-free programs Strengthened math and science instruction, and acceptance by students Timely movement of documents Continued improvement and effectiveness of special education programs 15 i9 | The Daily News, Thursday, July 8, 1993 virgin Isiands C —-—— = we ee amateur} Mdtaiatiats PCat CY Perf ETO Py > es ea Ps “4A ap f S Daily News Photo by DIANE BUTLER Sen. Almando ‘Rocky’ Liburd, left, and Ken East, project manager for Abamar-BB Con- struction, discuss building plans on the site of the new St. Croix high school. Below, an artist's drawing shows the finished school. By KAY JOHNSON Daily News Staff ST. CROIX — Security is on the minds of the designers and builders of the island’s second high school, its construction manager told sena- tors Wednesday. The school also is within budget and should be ready by its June 1994 completion date, said Ken East, project manager for Abamar- BB Construction. The school will have reinforced louvered windows, sprinkler sys- tems and other built-in security measures, East said. “We tried to pay particular atten- tion to that area,” he told senators touring the construction site But Sen. Gerard Luz James II said the school grounds should have better lighting than is planned and he'll propose more funding to get it “I believe the lack of proper lighting will diminish visibility and affect the security of the area,” James said. It also would mean football, track and tennis areas could not be used at night. James did not say how much the lighting would cost. About 25 public officials toured the classrooms, cafeteria, auditori um, laboratories and sports facilities under construction, Senators and others were espe- cially conscious of the school's security because of last weekend's attacks by vandals who smashed windows and torched the cafeteria at Central High School. The dam- age was estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. East said school officials asked for a vandal-resistant school from the beginning because theft and vandalism are recurring problems Since March, 13 major break-ins, some including theft and vandalism, have been logged at schools. Education Board member David Jones said he was especially con- cerned because the new school will be next to the public housing com- munity in Estate Castle Burke. “We all know the history of van- dalism at schools,” Jones said. “I ~~ BEST COPY AVAILABLE ’ stress security at new high sch rox: ; >, Daily News Map The school: / Will hold 1,200 students / Will cost $21.7 million / Is set to open in June 1994 4 | believe the lack of proper lighting will diminish visibility and affect the security of the area. Sen. Gerard Luz James |! think we need to always be thinking of security concerns.” While the new school may not be vandal-proof, architects did include such items as special win- dows in the design, East said. The windows have reinforced aluminum louvers. And even if a potential thief or vandal gets a lou- vre off, the framework acts as a horizontal bar “It's a pretty secure type of win- dow,” East said. East also assured the tour-takers that Abamar-BB is a good corporate citizen. Of the 120 construction workers on the site, “virtually every one of them was hired here,” he said. A $14.1 million vocational school will be built adjacent to the high school. Construction is under way — managed by Centex Rooney Thermac Inc. — and should be complete by fall 1994. Goal IV: Facility Management To develop comprehensive plans for new facilities and capital improvement. Accomplishments Impact Finalized preparations for accreditation team evaluations of all three public high schools Acquisition of Properties adjoining the Dober and Jarvis Schools Installation of security lighting and fences at E. Benjamin Oliver and Bertha C. Boschulte schools Wheatley Skill Center access road and parking area paved through adult-voc-ed funding Completion of OCR handicap accessibility renovations at Lockhart School Renovation of science/math labs at Ulla F. Muller School Completion of repairs to science lab at Central High Expansion and upgrading of administration and vocational classrooms, Julius Sprauve school Completion of emergency repairs to collapsed 2nd floor walkway, Lew Muckle School Ceiling repair of 10 English classrooms, CAHS Completing last phase of Central High’s Music Suite, Personnel Building, and Eulalie Rivera School Completion of renovation of Gladise Gabriel facility Completion of new administration building at Peace Corp School Completion of repairs/renovations to School Lunch Program Offices and Warehouses in both districts. Completion of repairs to walk-in freezers at the Laga Building and at CAHS. All public school buildings were reinspected and found asbestosfree New St. Croix high school and vocational school forged ahead of schedule with expected May readiness Continued momentum for re-accreditation of CAHS and CHS and accreditation of IEKHS Enabled the expansion of the physical facilities to relieve congestion and overcrowding Deterred vandalism to physical plants, equipment, materials and supplies Improved access for day and night students & faculty Compliance with Civil Rights requirements Enhanced instruction and learning Provided state of the art facility. Provided support for science and math programs, and supported National Goal #4. Also supported accreditation requirement. Provided environment conducive to learning. Provided space to expand academic and vocational program. Expanded educational opportunities. Provided safe environment for students Ensured safety of students Provided space and programs needed for reaccreditation of Central High Provided adequate work space in order to enhance productivity of employees and better serve public. Relocated Special education students from Paul M. Pearson Project Ensured safety of students Created additional space for Special Education classes Provided safe, sanitary facilities. Complied with USDA food storage standards. Ensured continued funding. Complied with Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Enabled administrators to begin definite planning for 1994 occupancy 17 22 3/16/93 St. Croix Avis Page3 — Vocational school construction starts By CATHY McNAMARA Avis Staff Writer 3ov. Alexander A. Farrelly announced Monday the beginning of astruction of the vocational school on St. Croix. [he vocational school, to be located In a complex in Estate stleburke next to the new high school, will teach Virgin Islanders srything from cosmetology and upholstery to marine technology d welding, improving their skills and employment outlook. Sentex Rooney Thermac was awarded the $40 million contract veral weeks ago. V.1. Capital Improvement Program Director Bob Mathes sald the gh school / vocational complex Is targeted for completion by fall of 94. The high school is being built by Abamar BB. The Educational Complex represents a $40 million Investment In . Croix and the Virgin Islands’ future. It also signifies the iNlment of a commitment made by this administration,” Farrelly id. ; The V.I.’s District Coordinator for Vocational and Technical lucation, Roy Pemberton, said meanwhile the curriculum list !s ing compiled and, although It has been released in part, it may be panded or altered. DOE officials as well as representatives from other government encies and private industries are providing Input Into what the hool will offer. So far, the school, a two-floor building divided into labs, class- Eudora Kean High School's new $5.5 million gymnasium neared completion in September 1993 -BEST COPY AVAILABLE rooms and large shops, will provide a-wide range of classes in business education; home economics; textiles; health occupations; beauty; agriculture; marine and auto mechanics; industrial occu- pations; graphic arts/printing; tourism and marketing; Pemberton sald. In business education, for example, the school will teach classes in office occupations such as accounting/ bookkeeping and secre- tarial. This department will also include marketing and distributive education courses. In home economics, classes will focus on food preparation and — child care, to namea few. There will also be a clothing textile lab and | an upholstery-related course. The school will teach students how to be a nurse's assistant, Pemberton said, adding the University of the Virgin Islands may sponsor a course periodically in practical nurses training as well. Cosmetology and barbering will be two classes offered in the beauty section. There will be three sections in agriculture - possibly production, marketing and horticulture or floristry - but there's nothing definite on this yet. , . Amarine technology department will offer classes in boat building with both wood and fiberglass; sallmaking; and engine repair - gooc news for those seeking training to work at sea. Auto repair - body and engine - will be offered as well. Hess Oil refinery, the, V.I. Water and Power Authority and VIALCC See SCHOOL Page 19 may reap benefits trom shops, .which will train students in plumbing, pipefitting, industrial operators training, masonry. tilesetting, welding and machin- | ery. Alr conditioning and refrig- |. erator repair is also expected to _be offered. fas Graphic arts and printing classes could prepare students for work at printing shops, news- papers or other: media-related jobs. een ae S Pemberton sald the depart- ment Is considering including a module on tourism.to educate students in this industry. — The school will be two floors with the top floor being smaller than the first since the first will ‘ include several large shops with ' high ceilings. It will be comprised of several labs and contain. an opening in ‘he’ riddle. ».like a courtyard. 23 Goal V: Marketing, Perceptions, Aesthetics, Communications To improve communications in order to establish a positive image of the department and foster wide community awareness and participation in education activities through effective public information programs. Accomplishments Impact Produced and distributed Virgin Islands 2000, the V.I. response to America’s Goals 2000 Produced local school violence perspective as companion piece to PBS’ Merrow Report on WTJX Production of one-hour television student panel discussion on School Violence: A Virgin Islands Perspective Aired 48 additional half hour instructional, staff, and community enhancement programs on WTJX channel 12 that included: The Effective Teacher: The First Year Teacher: Caring for Very Special Children: Eleven and Ready English and Eleven and Ready Math. Continued production and airing of three weekly radio programs featuring administrators, educators and students Saturday Morning Rap Session radio program was launched to improve lives of students involved in negative behavior The Public Information Office issued 358 press releases, 9 public service announcements, 30 radio and 58 television broadcasts Produced printed communications on Parent Pledge; Parent Checklist; student performance standards, drug free workplace policy, certificates of recognition, and Feddy Awards ad Advertising contract was awarded for the promotion of vocational and technical, skill center and adult programs Correlated strategic plan with national in layman's language. Demonstrate to the public and nation strides made by USV in achieving national goals Presented balanced information local-national involving local students and administrators Enabled candid dialogue among V.I|. students regarding the causes of and possible solutions to school violence Provided opportunity for staff to view and adopt new techniques Informed community and fostered support for programs and initiatives Numerous student commitments Maintained flow of information to the media and public throughout entire fiscal year Broadens outreach of important data and public relation matters Increased enrollment and job skills for community 19 DO bpm f ‘| “ ’ 4 ; has: ons BN The Daily News, Tuesday, June 1, 1993 Below right, Milpha Florence checks equipment. Club of opportunity A club at Central High School is opening windows on the deep-sea world as well as doors of opportunity for students. The Central Scuba Diving Club wound up ils ‘activities for this school year Wednesday with 11 students diving off the recf of Frederiksted The students are now certified by the National Association of Underwater Instructors. “1 like the sea. My father is a fisherman. | guess you can say it’s in my blood,” said Milpha Florence, the only female member of the club At the start of the year, the club had 25 mem bers, including several more gurls “I guess they got scared. | was frightened, tow, but once you do it once oF twice, you gel used to it,” said Florence, 19, a senior living in Estate Grove Place. She's planning a career as a marine biologist. The club, begun five years ago, grew out of the marine biology club started by then-Central educator Jim Schuck. Dan Odell, marine biology instructor, became involved and added scuba diving to the club's activities. Scuba diving has been the club's con centration ever since. Odell even secured a national grant for the club. Tom Fickel, a special education teacher, also works with club members. Scuba diving instruction lasts the school year Before they dive, students learn how to float and swim and how to use the equipment. They also learn water safety. Students dive five times before they receive their certificates. They go down to about 62 fect, students said. A similar commercial course would run more than 30 hours and cost about $200, Odell said BEST COPY AVAILABLE “Down there is very beautiful,” said Don Clercien, 17, a senior who lives in Estate William's Delight. “I think people should see aa Some students have used the club as a spring board to careers with the National Park Service and the military Over the years about 40 students have learned scuba diving “A couple have gone on to become marine biologists,” Odell sant Odell said he wants to train more locals to own dive shops, operate bouts and teach toweists waicr sports. “We don't have any divers from here yet.” Cruzan Divers gives the club a special rate for use of its boat Afternoon Delight and equip ment. Expenses are shared among the students The club is open to all students, tt has no restnichons on size “You just have to be calm in the water and be able to swim. Anyone can learn to scuba dive It's not difficult,” Fickel sau Clercien, who plans to join the Navy, saul he joined the club to dive the safe way “L like the ocean and sailing and traveling,” said Hector Garcia, 17, a senor some other type of sailing.” I want to de The club's membership this year was the largest ever — an indication that more students are hearing about the club “Central has a lot of good programs. Students don’t know about them,” Clercien said — Brenda Thompson 20 ; } Oady News Photos by BRENDA THOMPSON Central High School Scuba Diving Club members Anthony Ferris, Angel Guzman and Hector Garcia prepare to dive Goal Vi: Networking and Partnerships To establish a system of networking and partnerships among government, business, private agencies, non-profit organizations and universities that will substantially support the department's goal of providing a meaningful lifelong learning experience for the people. sis: elite ] Accomplishments Impact | Established inter-agency task force mth Human Services, Facilitated resolutions to mutual concerns with expanded | Police, and Department of Education to address mutual enhanced services to students concerns | Recruited business, community organizations and others Expanded cooperative effort to meet the needs of | through volunteer services education business and the community inter-agency collaboration with the Departments of Health Provided training opportunities to meet critical needs of for practical nursing program; and Housing Authority for health care and maintenance of public housing while ' program maintenance providing chents with required skills for employment Developed agreements with WAPA and VIALCO to train Increased employability, career choices students | Collaborated with both TV cable systems to air drug free Increased public awareness and contact and holiday greeting Public Service Announcements (PSA's) Trained 30 students in aviation mechanics in both districts Extended aviation awareness classes to both districts Central High Scuba Diving Club produced 11 certified Enhanced marine industry opportunities for students members of National Association of Underwater Instruc- tors (NAUI) : Established collaboration with WWW on weekly program, Keeps public continually informed of department and "Education Matters” school activities More than 3,000 school volunteers, 60 school adopters Brought community individuals and businesses into close and 30 district wide partners contributed over 25,000 involvement with all K-12 students hours of service; and 1,000 students paid back 15,000 hours to the community o ee a. ra 21 January 13, 1993 St. Croix Avis eee Cable conference draws big crowd By JANE NDUNGU Avis Staff Writer The turnout for the Cable in the Classroom Conference held Monday at the Buccaneer Hotel was much larger than expected. Rosalyn Doaks, Director of Special Marketing and Educa- tional Services for Black Enter- tainment Network (BET) ex- pressed surprise at the response of the St. Croix teaching commu- nity. “I have been to conferences of this nature all over the country and I have never seen so many teachers and administrators show up. Normally attendance isin the twenties. The organizers have done an excellent job in creating interest and awareness,” stated an impressed Doaks. Patricia Platt, director of Edu- cational Programming at St. Croix Cable TV had anticipated 70 educators. Almost 120 par- ticipated. Cable in the Classroom is a project inspired bya group of 47 networks, cable companies and other interested parties. The goal of the program was to find meth- ods of successfully using the medium of television as an edu- cational tool. Kids are going to watch televi- sion no matter what you do, was the message reiterated by nu- merous speakers, so let us try to ensure that they learn some- thing during the process. After opening statements from John Klindworth, President of St. Croix Cable TV and James Rodgers, Assistant Superinten- dent of Schools, the conference kicked off with presentations from network representatives. According to sources, St. Croix Cable TV is probably the first cable company in the nation to engage a full time executive to work solely on the development of educational viewing. Rodgers has also been very innovative in bringing a positive influence into educational view- ing in school children. Almost four years ago he and his stu- dents at John H. Woodson were creating shows for cable view- ers. Commissioner of Education Dr. Linda Creque expressed en- thusiasm and a deep interest in the possibilities offered by the program. In-an address to participants, Creque mentioned the effects that technology is having in class- rooms in the. Virgin Islands.’ “We are working closely with the Department of Energy. We have instituted video- conferencing between the St. Crotxand St. Thomas campuses of the University of the Virgin Islands and have installed mo- dems in many of our computer centers so that students can be in touch with each other and the world,” said Creque. According to Creque, the De- partment of Education has come a long way since she was brought in to deal with a system in crisis in 1987. Hugo slowed the pace of improving the physical plant aspects of many of the schools but computer use has increased 450 per cent and it seems as if the Virgin Islands ts finally get- ting back on track. This year a number of teach- ers have been nominated for in- clusion in the “Who's WhoAmong American Teachers.” One stu- dent came sixth on a national Spanish exam and scores on other examinations seem to be rising, albeit slowly. The use ofclosed captioned TV 22 27 who do not speak English as a first language was also explored. Mate- rial from a study conducted by the National Captioning Institute In. and funded by a grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts was presented to Commissioner Creque. Presentations of the various edu- cational offerings on cable televi- sion were made by representatives from major networks. These in- cluded ESPN, CNN, C-SPAN, BET, HBO, PBS, the Arts and Entertain- ment Network, the Discovery Chan- nel, the Learning Channel and the Weather Channel. The offerings ranged from early education programs such as Sesame Street and Professor Iris, through to current events offerings aimed at middle school. The uses are varied. Susanna Smith, a counselor at Central high uses the programs to reach out to herStudents. Reporting back, Smith dubbed the Cable In the Classroom project a success In Its Impact on the lives of students who have been exposed to It. Representatives warned against using the services as “electronic babysitters” stressing the need for discussion and written exercises on the material presented. Over 25 million American adults are functionally illiterate having less than a fourth grade ability to com- municate In the written word. Out of these, almost 40 per cent are minorities. Another problem that teachers are facing Is the “abdication of tre- mendous responsibility on the part of the parents.” . Pat Connors, the HBO repregqn- tative emphasized the need for teachers to encourage the parents to return as partners In the educa- tional process of their children. To assist In this process, HBO js offering, at cost, a large library of videos on Issued that are killing our children, destroying our families and wrecking the educational pro- cess. These come tn the form-of “after school specials” and prize winning documentaries. Since HBO does not fully own many of Its programs, it cannot offer them free unlike most other networks participating the Cable In the Classroom project. Platt Is willing to assist any school on St. Croix in the setting up and Implementation of the Cable In the Classroom. The conference was held to mark the end of the first complete year of the program and can be reached by contacting the St. Croix Cable TV. By all accounts the program|s an overwhelming success. Goal Vil: Financial Management To maintain a financial management system that is totally compatible with the governor's overall financial plan and that will achieve maximum efficiency in use with explicit accountability for all funds received by the Department of Education from local and federal governments and all other public and private sources. Accomplishments Impact Implementation of requisition tracking policy to ensure regular monitoring of orders Acquisition of software for Buy - Track System Implementation of cost cutting measures with movement towards attrition and redeployment of existing personnel Developed fiscal policy for processing receiving reports Development of major financial reports and monitoring system for major mandatory cost of utilities, telephone rental, offisland placement of handicapped (physically impaired) and pupil transportation. Prepared unexpended balance report to monitor break- down of Federal Funds Worked with Financial Management System (FMS) consultants to develop payroll expenditure module down to option leve! Maximized the use of local funds with successful passage of annual appropriation transfer Installed new computerized digital phone switch at main complex, with auto attendant, voice mail, modem pooling, and multiplex access Centralized responsibility of tracking vendor payments, managing accounts payable, and facilitating inquiries Prepared, reviewed and implemented over $30 million in federal grant programs in compliance with agreements, rules and regulations Streamlined internal accounting system and added new grouping for mandatory costs and capital improvements Ensures goods and services are received Ensures liquidation of federal funds Reduces steps for processing of requisitions in compliance with audit recommendation Avoids layoffs while continuing to provide adequate service Increases fiscal credibility of department and government Enhances the ability to claim discounts Provides information to increase timely expenditure of funds and reallocation of resources to sustain programs Provides for more effective management of resources to support educational programs Provides for more effective use of Federal Funds. Enhances expenditures in a timely manner Allows the department to obtain actual payroll expenses so that federal funds budgets can be revised and not lost Funds are made available for supplies, mandatory cost and augmentation of summer maintenance program Streamlines communications within and outside the complex; eliminates need for full-time switchboard Prevents loss of funds and restores service, credit rating and good standing with vendors Assures completion of expenditure of grants and subse- quent renewal or replacement Continues the development of new applications in administration and technology EDUCATION DEPARTMENT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM The need for accurate, consistent and timely data has led to the design of the Education Department Management Information System, or the EDMIS. The need for an electronic means of collecting, processing and reporting of data within the Virgin Islands Department of Education became overwhelmingly clear as the department attempted to implement its strategic planning program. The limitations of the still manual data collection process were even more pronounced as we recovered from Hurricane Hugo. Resources were made available to design, develop and implement a centralized clearinghouse for data in the Office of Testing, Planning, Research & Evaluation. EDMIS will collect, process and report the following: student registration, special populations (voc ed, special ed., bilingual ed and American College Test (ACT)), enrollment, demographics, school nutrition, quality indicators, assessment, staffing assignment, etc. The EDMIS was implemented in September, 1993 after the opening of public schools. When the system is fully operational, EDMIS is designed to allow data collection of students and staff data, as it is entered at the school level. This information is then processed and reported by the Office of Testing, Planning, Research and Evaluation. VIRGIN ISLANDS EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT ACT IMPLEMENTED The school improvement act passed in Oct. 1992 by the legislature was signed into law at the beginning of the 1993 fiscal year, as described in the article below. The signing of the School Improvement Act was the culmination of a five year odyssey that started with an analysis of the needs within the department; a complete review of existing educational laws and policies; and the drafting of legislation by the Department of Education's legal counsel. The draft document was shared with union leaders, parents, and others so that it repre- sented the support of all stakeholders. Daily News, October 9, 1992 Education improvements: Gov. Alexander A. Farrelly Thursday signed the Virgin Islands Education Improvements Act of 1992 into law. Features of the new bill include privacy rights over student records, a nutrition program encouraging use of local foods, establishing a V.I. teacher's proficiency exam, bus inspections twice a year and mandatory licensing of non-public schools with standards for accreditation. V. |. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION School Monitoring Survey A. SCHOOL NEEDS AND SERVICES Results of the school monitoring survey for 1992-93 school year, conducted by Special Assistant Esther Cowell and Testing, Planning, Research and Evaluation Director Patricia Nathan: administrators from all (34) public schools were surveyed, 27 responded. This helped determine school needs and services: 1. PROGRAMS a. Twenty-one of twenty-seven responding administrators, or 78 percent, reported that their schools have active tutorial programs. b. All schools (100%) reported having at least one Drug Free school program. c. Eight (27%) elementary schvols have the “Reading Is Fundamental” program. . Some thirty (30) “Student Achievement Programs” were listed among the twenty-seven (27) schools. These include: VITEMS Books and Beyond Test Taking Skills Recreational Reading Program Mentoring Model Schools Project Project Intercept . Self-esteem programs: Fourteen schools had at least two such programs. B. EDUCATION STATISTICS Teacher/Pupil ratio 1990-91 13.8 1991-92 14.1 “1992-93 13.5 (Estimated ratio is based on reduced expenditures for teacher hiring) There was an estimated 6.78% increase in teachers for the territory between the 1990-91 and 1991-92 school years. 30 Per pupil expenditure 1990-91 $6,058.00 1991-92 $5,820.00 *1992-93 $6,212.00 (Estimate based on need to keep services at the present level.) NOTE: * If all things remain equal, given the multiplier effect, inflation, etc. Dropouts Secondary school dropouts are at their lowest point since 1985-86, from 1.82 down to 1.56. Retention Overall retention rate is down to 17.01% in 1991-92 from 19% in 1985-86. Graduates Graduates from public schools are up 7.1% in 1991-92 from 1990-91. C. STUDENT OUTCOME Although students performed below standards set by NAEP as did most of the fifty states, Virgin Islands pupils showed improvement in those areas that were targeted for instructional improvement. The Virgin Islands was one of only six states and territories nationwide that showed significant gains in data, analysis, statistics and probability. It should be noted that the dramatic increases observed in Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability is due to targeting by the territory. This gain of eighteen (18) points is a thirteen (13) point greater than five (5) point gain nationally for the same content area. MAT6 Academic Gains in the 1991 and 1992 school years. ix District: Eight (8) percentile - point gains in Science for 7th, 8th and 9th grades. Five (5) percentile - point gains for 4th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grades in Math Problem Solving. Five (5) and six (6) point gains in Math Concepts for 6th and 9th grades, respectively. _Th . istrict: Five (5) percentile - point gains in Reading Comprehension for 9th graders. Eight (8) percentile - point gains in Math Concepts for 5th graders. Seven (7) percentile - point gains in Science for 3rd graders. Eight (8) percentile - point gains in Spelling for 3rd and 11th graders, respectively. p, Research, GOVERNOR esting, PI Evaluation, & Monitoring | et eo Dwvsional State Dect] Divisional State Director | —L2 ucation __|j Division o nistration Division of Curriculum & Technolog Development, Instruction [Assistant | ———— eran Lcommissonee | ——{ Pesome Seis] erarne sence staff training Insular Superintendent — =e fred eb District of St. Croix Insular Superintendent District of St. Thomas/St. John Administration ae | ministration Nolunteer & Home School }—+- ar-oorton arooron School Lunch BEST COPY AVAILABLE Labor Relations STATE AGENCY PROFILES OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER The Office of the Commissioner provides the necessary leadership of the educational system and administrative guidance to division and program heads. It formulates and executes departmental policies, and designs and implements related educational activities. Additionally, this office administers the state level functions of federal programs; testing, planning, research and evaluation; adult and vocationaltechnical education and business partnership; special nutrition; media library services; student services and programs; legal counsel; public relations and community information; special education; and architectural/ engineering services. INSULAR SUPERINTENDENTS The organizational structure of the two districts was established in accordance with Executive Order 89-1987, 3(e). The responsibility of the Office of the Insular Superintendent includes supervision, direction, and coordination of administrative, instructional, and support- ive services provided by district level personnel. Overall, the superintendents ensure that all schools in their respective districts function effectively to provide the maximum educational benefit possible to students. ADMINISTRATION AND TECHNOLOGY The Division of Administration and Technology is the financial unit for departmental fiscal policies and provision of financial, budgetary, technological and management services essential to the delivery of public education in the territory. The other components of the unit include budget control and computer operations development, administrative services, financial reporting and audits, and payroll operations. CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING The Division of Curriculum, Instruction and Training was established pursuant to Execu- tive Order 287-1987 and is responsible for the state-level functions of arts and culture; bilingual education/ESL; health, physical education and safety; early childhood initiative; and staff development and training. SPECIAL EDUCATION Pursuant to Executive Order 289-1987, programs for handicapped persons 3 to 21 years of age are decentralized as follows: (1) a state office of special education to be responsible for policy development, planning, overseeing and monitoring programs; and (2) two district level divisions responsible for day-to-day operations and services. OFFICE OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS The Office of Federal Programs is responsible for overseeing grant management activities for the department, including grant preparation, compliance monitoring, and evaluation of program effectiveness. The Federal Programs Office functions as the liaison between the Virgin Islands Department of Education and local and federal agencies for federal grant activities. This office identifies applicable grants and programs in which the department can participate and oversees the development and processing of all departmental applications. MEDIA LIBRARY SERVICES Media Library Services as an integral component of the total educational program encourages and promotes the development of information collecting, processing, and evaluating skills of students, teachers, and administrators by providing quality library media services, resources, equipment, technology, and programs in both elementary and secondary schools in the U.S. Virgin Islands. BELINGUAL EDUCATION The mission of the V.I. Bilingual Education Program State Office is to ensure that non- andimited English proficient students are afforded equal educational opportunities through Bilingual Education programs/services. ADULT-VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL EDUCATION Provides adults 16 years and over with literacy tutoring, basic skills, high school diploma courses and life-coping skills. Also responsible for overseeing all vocational and technical education programs in secondary schools, skill centers and adult classes, and business partnerships. PUBLIC RELATIONS/COMMUNITY INFORMATION The overall purpose of the Public Relations/Community Information Office is to keep the internal and external public informed of activities, programs and policies of the Department of Education. STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING The office is responsible for coordinating, planning, overseeing, and organizing staff development and training activities for administration, instructional and support perssinel of the V.I. Department of Education and instructional personnel of the non-public schools of the territory. 3é SPECIAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS Administers eight programs which share the common goal of providing nutritional benefits to children from public and private non-profit schools, residential and non-residential child care institutions, adults in charitable institutions and to the needy and elderly of the territory. Provides nutrition education, meals, federal funding and technical assistance. TESTING, PLANNING, RESEARCH AND EVALUATION (TPRE) Conducts department-wide testing, planning, research, evaluation and management information activities to support the development of effective schools; uses student data to improve curriculum and instruction; conducts staff development and technical activities and provides data for planning and decision making within the department. HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SAFETY Provides a comprehensive school health education program to increase the abilities of students to make informed decisions in matters concerning their mental and emotional health, fitness, and safety so that each youth may obtain optimum well being and improved quality of life. It also encourages activities which are essential to growth, development, and maintenance of physical fitness. Supports interscholastic athletic program, the school health services examination program and teacher training. Incorporates AIDS and Drug-Free Schools Programs into curriculum. ARTS AND CULTURE Produces an understanding and appreciation of arts, history, cultural values and tradi- tional folkways of local and other cultures to enhance and develop self-confidence, and extend the boundaries of student experience. STUDENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS Provides support services for students, Generation At Promise mini-grant programs, peer leadership training, programs for at-risk and homeless students, equity and civil rights coordination. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART FOR OFFICE OF THE INSULAR SUPERINTENDENT | (COMMISSIONER ]} ! [ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER | |[INSULAR SUPERINTENDENT] | [ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT | { [ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT ]} | [DISTRICT DIRECTOR SPECIAL SERVICES| F— t DISTRICT DIRECTOR PLANT | OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM DISTRICT DIRECTOR & LIBRARY SERVICES DISTRICT COORDINATOR EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY DISTRICT DIRECTOR SCHOOL VOLUNTEER SERVICES FEDERAL GRANTS & PROPOSALS VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL EDUCATION DISTRICT COORDINATOR ULT/CONTINUING EDUCATION DISTRICT COORDINATOR a DISTRICT COORDINATOR DISTRICT COORDINATOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING | ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I] [@OMINISI ; ; DISTRICT DIRECTOR J [SKILL CENTER }} BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT DISTRICT DIRECTOR [ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | | EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL SERVICES l Y Il [ CUSTODIAL WORKERS | }[ PUBLIC RELATION SPECIALIST/WRITER ] [| DISTRICT COORDINATOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES |[PBXOPERATOR |} 1 DISTRICT COORDINATOR * i EXECUTIVE CHAUFFEUR F PROCUREMENT & AUXILIARY SERVICE [PUBLIC SCHOOLS | 38 32 OFFICE OF THE INSULAR SUPERINTENDENT ADMINISTRATION Reviews and monitors district activities; develops and introduces changes to improve services for efficiency; and operates the district's schools, annexes, activity centers and numerous programs; provides construction-enovation, repairs and maintenance of grounds and personnel, supplies and equipment; and operates the school lunch program for both public and private school children. PERSONNEL Administers all personnel-+related functions including recruitment, selection and placement of personnel; maintains personnel files, evaluates credentials, and recommends certification of professional and instructional staff; prepares all documents necessary for appointments, transfers, leaves of absence, salary changes, verification of employment/income forms; and researches and completes data and reports on employee-related matters and other personnel! actions. Statelevel personnel matters are handled by the St. Thomas/St. John District personnel office. ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS Provides a meaningful program of instruction and experience for public school children in grades K4. The program and activities in this center are expected to enrich the lives of the target group and to serve as the foundation upon which other meaningful life experiences will be built and good citizenship will evolve. SECONDARY PROGRAM Provides a program of public education for students in grades 7 - 12, aimed at preparing the target group with skills, abilities and talents as a requisite for living in the marketplace of society at large. General academic, vocational, and college preparatory programs are offered at the senior high level to reinforce the exploratory and introductory programs of the junior high. ADULT EDUCATION Provides adults 16 years and older with skills in diploma and self-improvement courses that will enable them to function better in the community. The program enables adults to continue their education to at least the completion of secondary school; provides the skills necessary for adults to become more employable, productive and responsible citizens; and also serves as an alternative education program. VOCATIONAL & TECHNICAL EDUCATION Administers, supervises and coordinates all instruction-based, public vocational technical education programs, except higher education, in the territory. EDUCATIONALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN Provides a free appropriate education in the least restrictive environment to all students with disabilities 5-21 who reside in this district; responsible for creating administering and supervising all special education programs, maintenance care, transportation, counseling and diagnostic services, and training of staff and parents. Also provides rehabilitative services necessary to implement student individual educational programs (IEP’s). EDUCATION DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE CENTER Provides comprehensive psychological, educational and social evaluation for all school aged youngsters presenting behavioral and academic problems and youngsters who may have physical and intellectual handicaps which cause an impediment to learning; also serves as a resource agency in terms of assessment materials and provides strategies and tech niques for remediation to be utilized by classroom teachers; and supports the services of social workers and psychologists in the form of counseling and parenting skills. CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION, AND LIBRARY SERVICES Provides leadership in curriculum development and improvement of instruction; super- vises instruction; organizes and implements staff development; formulates educational goals and objectives; evaluates pupil achievement; coordinates the review and selection of text- books and other relevant instructional materials; reviews and updates report cards and promotional policies; serves as a clearinghouse for all instructional programs and activities; and provides support to district programs. CURRICULUM CENTER Provides to state and district educators of public and non-public schools reference and instructional materials, instructional services, duplicating facilities, printing and graphic arts services, a computer lab, production facilities and supplies, audio and video production and duplication, equipment loan and repair, and conference facilities; supports the use of instruc- tional technology in the district schools MEDIA LIBRARY SERVICES Provides program leadership and administrative support for library media centers in elementary and secondary public schools, with emphasis on support and enhancement of the Curriculum; administers the expenditure of local and federal funds for the centers. PUPIL SERVICES Provides leadership and assistance in developing, implementing, improving, and expanding attendance, guidance, social work, and school health services for all public school students; and refers students to other government and community agencies for services not provided by the school system. SCHOOL LUNCH Prepares and serves nutritious meals to all eligible students enrolled in schools, both public and non-public; provides summer-school lunch to all needy children and young adults, and technical assistance and commodities to camps, correctional facilities, disaster victims and outreach programs. Also provides technical assistance and training to administrators and employees of all participating schools. BUSINESS OFFICE The business office is responsible for the financial management of all funds allotted to the St. Thomas/St. John school district including certification of funds, pre-audit/post audit function, payroll and operating expenses and reconciliation, provision of controls over mandatory cost expenses, and issuance of monthly reports to account for specific expenditures of schools, activity centers, and programs. PROPERTY, PROCUREMENT, AND AUXILIARY SERVICES Manages department's properties; oversees procurement of all materials, supplies and equipment; monitors the inventory and distribution of supplies, monitors maintenance and supply contracts; and serves as a purchasing unit for all emergency purchases $500.00 and under. PLANT OPERATIONS Plans and administers maintenance and preventative maintenance for buildings, equipment, utilities, and grounds; and performs emergency repairs, minor renovations and maintenance. "We have a great work before us... let us show ourselves equal to the task.” £dward Wilmot Blyden Newsprint Highlights of EXEMPLARY/INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS The Daily News, Saturday, July 10, 1993 Teen troupe's art imitates life, providing . SOLUTIONS a ’ Oaily News Photo by KAY JOHNSON Solutions Improvisations acting group leader Cordia Smith, left, poses with 10 of the 16 St Croix troupe members. There are another 10 members on St. Thomas. The teen-age troupe performs at schools and community forums across the Virgin Islands in hopes of helping fellow teens deal with their problems. - retha and Tiffany are ighting again. Arctha wants to borrow $5 from her sister, but Tiffany doesn't want to give it. Their arguing grows louder and loud- cr, but Tiffany won't give in. “Everybody knows what your going to do with it,” she finally says. “What, Tiffany?” Arctha challenges, chin up and hands on hips. “You know so much — what am I going to do?” The other girl's voice drops and you buy drugs.” It’s a tragic, all-too-common scene that could be played out anywhere. But this time, it’s a scence that might heal instcad of hurt. Tiffany Pennick, 13, and Aretha Franklin, 17, aren't fighting at home They are on stage. Both arc membcrs of Solutions Improvisations, an acting group that per forms at schools and community forums across the Virgin Islands in hopes of “You go helping fcllow tccns deal with their prob- Iems. Formed in 1992, the group has 16 members on St. Croix and 10 on St. Thomas. It has per- formed in over 60 places since then Group Icader Cordia Smith, employed by The Village: Partners in Recovery, says the program ts designed as a drug- and crime prevention tool, as well as a way to help tecns Cope in situations they have no control over. “We deal with rape, incest, drug abuse, peer pressure,” comes from the group. They come up with all the ideas and develop them.” The program is modeled after onc Smith said “It gives us new ways of dealing with pressures... and prepares us for future situations.” — Kevin Creesc, 18, a member of Solutions Improvisations developed in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is the first Caribbean branch, Smith said. “It's a different approach besides just lecturing,” Smith said The scenes arc powerful, perhaps because they come from the heart. After cach performance, the players remain in character while the audience asks them questions and trics to come up with solu- tions to the conflicts shown. “It gives us new ways of dealing with pressurcs . . Situations,” . and prepares us for future said Kevin Creese, 18, a Country Day School graduate. ii teaches you how people think and why people do the stuff they do,” agreed Samer Cornwall, 18, a Central High School student. The teens in the group are nearly as different as the parts they play. They werc selected from islandwide auditions, some for their acting ability but also with an cyc toward diversity. “We wanted people from different socio-cconomic backgrounds, from dif- ferent racial and cthnic backgrounds,” Smith explained. The teens agrec. “Onc of the best things about the group is that we're like onc big family. we Ican on cach other,” Creese said. Cornwall said he remembers thinking “I don't want to mect no onc from Good Hope (School). They're all snobs.” “And then when you mect them, they are nice.” Smith takes cach group on a two- week retreat every year to bond and dis- cuss youth oriented issucs. “A lot of them realized they are facing some of the same problems.” — Kay Johnson 44 BEST COPY AVAILABLE Daily News 2/18/93 Daly News Phote by EDWARD C. JONES | mn flands Marching 100 band near the end of thelr Sunday ftemoon parade from Contant to Members of the Emancipation Garden on St. Thomas: -- V. 1. Marching 100 band gets timely boost of funds By BARRINGTON SALMON Dally News Staff In two days, band difector Geor- gia Francis, band boosters, parents and 158 members of the Virgin Islands Marching 100 will jet to the nation’s capital to play in President- elect Clinton’s inaugural parade next week. Provie Roebuck, a longtime band booster, said the young people are more than ready to go. “They're all very, very excited,” Roebuck said. “I went to Jimmy Carter’s inauguration, and | know this is something the kids will never forget.” While feverishly tying up loose ends and preparing for the big event, the band got a much-needed financial boost from the community Thursday. Aware that the group needed $53,000 to pay the remainder of hotel and transportation costs dur- ing the weeklong trip, WSTA radio personality Athniel “Addie” Ottley used his morning radio program to prime the fund-raising pumps. Donors called into the program in droves to contribute to the effort “I'm surprised and pleased by the outpouring,” said Francis, Char- lotte Amalie High School band director and director of the V.I. band. “It seems like we're more than cess to the goal, and we're ' vith ots nonrine of The V.!. Marching 100 will pe ge Rees ep _ The group will leave Cyril E. King Airport on a chartered nig at 9 p.m. Sunday. They arrive in Washington, D.C., at 2 a.m. band supporters fanned out all over the community, soliciting dona- tions. And businesses took part in a daylong marathon called “Dollar Days” in which owners and employees were challenged to dig deep into their pockets. Thursday morning, a group of Methodist churches donated $2,000 and V.I. Port Authority employees came up with $5,000. Band members, their families and boosters also joined in the fund-raising. “We have boxes all over the place,” Francis said. “I even put my mother down by the post office.” Francis’ mother, Eulalie Lopez, was stationed at the Emancipation Gar den branch. Francis said the V.I. Housing Authority chipped in $100 for each student who lives in a public hous ing commuatty, ond people have n checbe to the denarntmente of airline tickets, Francis said. The department originally planned to give the band $150,000 but was unable to come up with the addi- tional $75,000. The band already has paid $31,000 for hotel and ground trans- portation, and the $53,000 the group is trying to raise will take care of the rest of the expenses. Francis said the last few weeks have been particularly harrowing, what with trying to juggle rehearsals, the itinerary, travel arrangements and also make sure each band member has uniforms, shoes and thermal underwear. “It has been very stressful,” said Francis. “This morning's outpour ing made the effort worth it, but it will be a long time before I do any thing like this again.” Francis said she is comfortable with where the band is musically, but financial difficulties continue to nibble at the group. Fourteen high school students from St. Croix will be in the group but because four others couldn't raise the $400 necessary to pay for their portion of the trip, dropped out. they Francis said she was sorry stu dents encountered such problems That was a low point, but it was balanced by high points 39 Shining Stars - Prevention Programs that work Fredricksted, St. Croix, Virgin Islands ds After-School Target Population Reduce truancy and drop-out rates Grades 7-9 Provide acceptable alternatives to violence Feature Develop positive role models for students through An after-school prevention program mentoring Help students develop positive regard for school At Arthur Richards School, the message that and community property alcohol and other drugs are dangerous doesn't end with the final class period of the day. The dedi- Provide invitational experiences that encourage cated staff has also developed a strong after- bonding between students and their classmates, ° school program to get students Involved in activi- and between students and the school system ties that teach a no-use message and provide a healthy alternative to substance use. Rap ses- The after-school program serves over a thousand youth sions, video presentations, anti-drug marches, with a budget of $10,000. guest speakers from law enforcement and other segments of the community, and writing activities on the topic of drug use all come together in a Contact program designed to create norms against use for youth at the school. Mr. Terrance Joseph Principal The activities at Arthur Richards Include something Arthur Richards School for everyone. The program, created with an eye 20-21 Estate Stoney Ground toward diversity, includes segments that Interest Fredericksted, St. Croix, VI 00841 students and challenge them to learn new skills. (809) 772-1500 Basketball, softball, cooking, sewing, tae kwon do, computer literacy, music afd creative movement, drama, a steel orchestra, journalism, art, and crafts are just some of the activities students can look forward to at the end of the day. The after-school program aims to give students fun things to do, but it does not stop there. Realizing the value of alternative activities, the staff at Arthur Richards adopted specific objectives for the program that include their vision of healthy youth: * Help students stay free from drugs and become involved In constructive activities + Improve social skills of students as they interact with others Southeast Regional Center for Drug-Free Schools and Communities St. Thomas, Virgin Islands "he Cancryn Alternative Program Target population Grades 7&8 Feature An alternative school program for eligible students The Cancryn Alternative Program (CAP) was created using the school-within-a-school model. Planners from Addelita Cancryn Junior High designed It to meet the needs of students who were performing below their social and/or aca- demic potential and to reinforce decisions about healthy, drug-free lifestyles. The CAP program alms to improve students’ attitudes toward learning and themselves, develop their awareness of career opportunities, and improve thelr self-concepts and self-discipline, making It possible for them to function success- fully In learning and training situations while avolding destructive behaviors like drug use. Instructors in the CAP program use a variety of creative, non-traditional approaches to education to teach the full range of courses offered in “regular” schools. Smaller class sizes and strong collaborative partnerships with parents and other educators allow them to reach students who are Academic Instructional Teams: Four major academic teachers per team in the CAP program share a common planning period to address the specific needs of students. Parent Involvement: A strong PTA and other efforts to get parents Involved in the program have contributed to a growing number of parents who participate In their children’s education. Truancy/Phone Master: The school has developed a computerized system that calls CAP parents every night to inform them of their child’s attendance and other school matters. Steelband: One of the most popular after-school programs is a steelband class that teaches students the cultural signifi- cance of steelband music. Occupational Relations Course: This class, offered only to CAP students, focuses on career exploration and job skills. It Includes such exercises as job simulations, mock interviews, and field trips to typical workplace settings, expos- ing students to the world of work. sometimes overlooked in traditional school set- Between 1987 and 1991, CAP received referrals tings. for 631 students, a testament to the program's success and the community's need. The pro- gram accepts 60 youth per year with an annual budget of $16,275. The primary features of the program are: * The House System: Every student is assigned to a “house” or team. Each house is awarded or penalized points based on Contact several factors such as student and parent attendance, suspension, grades, and Joe Trunk extracurricular Involvement. House mem- Principal bers learn to cooperate with one another to Addelita Cancryn Jr. High School earn the points needed for special Incen- 44-46 Kongens Gade tives. St. Thomas, VI 00802 (809) 774-4540 or (809) 776-4224 Southeast Regional Center for Drug-Free Schools and Communities The Daily News, Saturday, October 10, 1992 Students attend Eco-Camps Seventeen St. Thomas and St. John youngsters in third and fourth grades spent a recent weekend learning about ecology and the environment. They attended the first in a scrics of three Eco- Camps held at the University of the Virgin Islands Environmental Resource Station on St. John. The program is directed by the Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service and is sponsored by the Envi- ronmental Associa¥on of St. Thomas and St. John. The two-and-one-half-day, two-night camps take campers on explorations of various locally important and sensitive cnvironments such as a salt pond, man- groves and the sea shore. The programs and activities are led by VIERS staff members Cynthia Grippaldi and Donna Roberts, VIMAS adviser Lynne MacDonald and UVI marine science students, who share their time and knowledge with the campers as counsglors. “Our activilics are aimed at demonstrating that we're all.in this together — people, plants, animals, air, soil and water,” said MacDonald, director of the Eco- Just 300 great kids! Camps In camp evaluations, campers responded that they most enjoyed the hikes, the beach and sleeping in the cabins. Kenneth Berry, a fourth-grader from Joseph Sibilly School on St. Thomas, wrote that he learned “about what plastic can do to animals.” Jalani Phillips, a fourth-grader at J. Antonio Jarvis on St. Thomas, enjoyed learning about food chains and “catching crabs in the mangroves.” Other memorable experiences noted by the campers included snorkeling and learning about plants, lowers and corals. All said they'd like to return for future Eco- Canips. Eco-Camps for fifth- and sixth-graders will be held Oct. 16-18, and for seventh- and cighth-graders Oct. 23-25. For more information and applications, call Lynne MacDonald at 774-3004, Kathy Harsch at 774-1400 or Donna Roberts at 776-6721. Educators inducted Dear cditor: Several weeks ago Charlotte Amalie High School held its scnior prom al Sugar Bay Resort. To a member of the community who does not have very much contact with our teen agers, the results were remark- able: 300 students, whose school has a public relations problem associated with violence, were among the best behaved Virgin Islanders imaginable It was obvious that all were there with a single purpose: to simply enjoy their prom night. There was not a single inci- dent of drugs, violence, alcohol, theft, or destruction of property — nothing except 300 great kids dressed impeccably (with some dresses made by loving parents), dining, having fun and dancirp for five hours. This was definitely duc in part to excellent supervision by advisers Sinclair Wilkinson and Barbara Isaac and principal Lis ton Davis, among others Since negative news tends to make headlines more often than stories like this, we need to remember that students who reflect poorly on our educational system are a minority. Thankfully, we have wonder- ful kids, parents and educators as the majority, caring for the future of the Virgin Islands — ask anyone who was prescnt at Sugar Bay for the 1993 CAHS senior prom. Lex Hollender Sugar Bay Resort St. Thomas into honor fraternity Phi Dena Kappa, St. Croix, Virgin Islands Chapter, recently inducted 11 outstanding educa- tors and echolars into one of the world's moat prestigious profes- sional! fraternities. The induction ceremony was led by Dr. Yvonne Williams, Rosa White, Prospero Lewis, Otis Al- exander and Dr. Robert Vaughn. This team initiated Lydia Marrero Dennis, Velma Phillips, Frieda Farrow, Carver Farrow, Lawrence Lewis, Debara Sealey, Dintal Birbahadur, Shirley High- field. Angel Morales, Mary Ann Pickard and Harinder Dhillon. The St. Croix Central High School chorus, accompanied by Kappans Phyllis Leach and Daryl Richards, performed. Other Kappans present were Maurice M. Thomas, Norma Demund, Phyllis Kramar, Violex Connor, Janet Bass, Loraine A. Gibbs, Ferne Joseph McAlpin, Sen. Lilliana Belardo de O'Neal, Claudette Christian, John Abrameon Jr., Vaughn Hewitt, Dr. Catherine Milligan Terrell, Cheryl Mason, Helena Stevens Pemberton, Nartel Green, Laughton Pemberton and Kofi Avoke. Phil Delta Kappa is the result of the 1910 amalgamation of three organizations, Phi Kappa Mu of Indiana University (1906), Phi Delta Kappa of Columbia University (1908) and Nu Rho Beta of the University of Mis- souri (1909). The St. Croix, Vir- @in Islands chapter was char- tered in 1985. The fraternity is dedicated to the promotion and improvement of publicly supported and uni- versally availat's education. BEST COPY AVAILABLE SUNDAY/MONDAY, MAY 30,31, 1993 Nw. sao Islands Regional President, meet in the courtyard of the Elena Christian Junior High School. Avis photo by Jeanne Fraser Brooks Junior farmers see future in agriculture By JEANNE FRASER BROOKS Avis Staff Writer The Virgin Islands Associa- tion - Future Farmers of America held its annual state convention at the Elena Christian Junior High School this weekend. More than 150 FFA members and their guests attended an awards banquet Friday night and heard Travis Park, National FFA President, make the key- note address. Park has taken a one-year leave of absence from Purdue University where he is a sopho- more pursuing a degree In agri- cultural education. During his year ofservice, Park will travel more than 200,000 iniles to promote and enhance agricultural education and the FFA. Part of his travels will take him abroad to participate in an international experience pro- gram designed to strengthen relations overseas, and will dis- cuss global agriculture and trade issues. “I can remember FFA mem- bers coming to my kindergarten class,” said Park. “They were from the high school and they taught us about fire safety. In ithe first grade we learned about bus safety from some more FFA members, and about farm anit- mals in the third grade. “I knew I wanted to be in the FFAas soon as! was old enough.” Kenneth, Springer, former 49 43 president of the Central High School chapter of the Virgin Is- lands FFA, and now Regional President, has been a member of FFA since he was in junior high school. “I used to grow beans In cups when I was little.. In Junior high I had to take an elective and picked agriculture, and that's how I got started,” said Springer. Last summer Springer was awarded an internship at the University of the Virgin Islands to study hydroponic agriculture. That experience led to him being put in charge of a hydroponic project at Central High School during the ‘92-'93 school year. The Central High School FFA Chapter runs an ornamental plant business and a landscap- ing business employing students interested in. agriculture and landscaping. «Business and home owners are encouraged to call the students for a quote to beautify their property. Call Springer at 778-1038 or leave a message for the students on 778- 2274. “Ican achieve greatness,” said Springer. “That's what I've seen. And that’s what I'm going to have.” BEST COPY AVAILABLE — ee The Daily News, Monday, December 7, 1992 Davis totes. bullhorn, tough love Principal called V.I.’s Joe Clark Several of his students at Char- lotte Amalie High School call him the “Joc Clark of the Virgin Islands” after the famed New Jersey educator. Clark gained notoricty for enforcing discipline by patrolling the halls of Patcrson’s Eastside High Schoot with a baseball bat and bullhorn. Davis docsn’t carry a bat but is known to tote a bullhorn and embraces the samc tough love Clark * cspouscs. An cxample of that no-nonsense attitude will play itself out this week. Davis is following through on his promise to suspend students whose parents or guardians failed to show up at the meetings two wecks Among other things, the new guidclines detail proper conduct, dress code and behavior and offer swift action against disruptive behavior and disrespect to adults. Starting this week, these stu- dents will be served Suspension notices because of their parents’ or guardians’ absence. Davis said a list of affected students was being pre- pared latc last week. He couldn’t say how many stu- dents will find themselves with free time on their hands, but said he didn’t think the list was extensive. That's because “many home- rooms at the mecting had 100 per- cent attendance,” he said. The suspensions will be in effect By BARRINGTON SALMON Daily News Staff ago. Over two days, administrators and teachers explained to parcnis Liston A. Davis has carncd a how they plan to curb school vio- reputation as a fair bul strict princi- lence with “Operation Swecp and pal. Enforcement.” See DAVIS, page 2 » DAVIS: Ther var we homas. - Mewes & - BEST COPY AVAILABLE — Dally News File Photo *rincipal Liston A. Davis has his hands full as as he keeps breast of running Charlotte Amalie High Schgol on St. 44 re will be students who’ Tt be weeded out “(Contisined from p page 1) ~ “The question is what to do with until Davis scuedules another meet- students who are constantly disrur~ ing. tive or incorrigible,” he said. “We haven’ t set a date yet, but . Students will be suspended ‘until parents come,” Davis said. “You ‘could surmise ‘that: those: parents * show Education and the Skills Center.” jor tomp rel wo —- — Davis promised “there will be~ ‘ “T’'m looking forward to meeting students who’ll be weeded out.” “; ‘these parents.” “We have 18- | Davis appears to be ee as and 19-year-olds in _| perfectly at ‘case. enforcing the suspen- 4 We're still demonstrating care and love for "these students. 9 SMethosstah ff they sions because he wants to underscore to parents and ‘students that he and other administra- tors are serious about turning the violence problem around. — Liston A. Davis can’t stay here. They’re being rec- ommended for other alternative educational programs such as the Youth Multi-Service Center, Adult ninth and-.10th grade,” he said. “I:.- with students stay- work hard and are He ‘reiterated his intention to suspend any student who fights or breaks the other rules established two wecks » ago. ' Most students questioned admit that the result of the tightening of rules at CAHS has been a more orderly school and a virtual absence of unrest. But not a few of them are chafing under the tighter restric- tions. “I think the rules are too strict,” said a senior who calls himself *Timba.’ “How I see it, I need to wear a hat because the sun is too hot. Ninety-nine percent of students disagree with the new rules.” “These rules are crazy,” a ninth- grader added. “How can they say that boys shouldn't wear hats or earrings? What they should do is eliminate troublemakers altogeth- er.” But Davis is focusing on one unsolved problem. willing to accept assistance.” Dealing with a student’s disruptive behavior must take on a holistic approach, he said. “It must involve other agencies in the community.” The test of a student’s desire. to. continue school will be his or her willingness to continue studying in an alternative program, he said. Davis said there must be a par- ent-teacher-Education Department coalition to bring about quality edu- cation and urged parents to become” more involved in the learning pro-. cess. Even with the emphasis on reim- *” posing discipline, Davis said his _ mission and that of his peers remains unchanged. “We've not lost the focus,” he said. “Our main interests are’*the students. We’re still demonstrating care and love for these students.” have-no problem - .ing here until they. © High-flying dreams Trevor Homer, 12, a student at Addelita Cancryn Junior High School, gets a flying lesson Friday from helicopter pilot Joseph E. Lanclos, left, a first lieutenant with the V.!. Army National Guard. Recruiter and Staff Sgt. Trevor Joseph looks on during the career education visit to the St. Thomas school. Daily News Photos by HILLARY HODGE BEST COPY AVAILABLE The Daily News, Wednesday, December 23, 1992 7 Dally News Photo by HILLARY HODGE It’s time for giving: Students from Ivanna Eudora Kean High School's senior peer lead- ership class give toys and candy to children in St. Thomas Hospital's pediatric ward. The ward's head nurse Melon Gumbs thanks the students, who raised money with bake sales and personal donations to bring joy to the children. BEST COPY AVAILABLE STATISTICAL DATA Complied by the Office of Testing, Planning, Research & Evaluation Department of Education Summary of Appropriations and Federal Grants Fiscal Year 1993 Local Appropriation Personal Services Fringe Benefits Supplies Other Services and Charges Utilities Capital Outlay FY 1993 Special Local Appropriations St. Croix Educational Complex Repairs, Central High School School Bus Transportation/St. John Internal Revenue Matching Fund Miscellaneous/Scholarships FY 1993 Federal Grants Consolidation/Chapter Il Education of Handicapped Special Education Grants Special Nutrition Programs General Assistance Miscellaneous Grants GRAND TOTAL $81,576,049 20,360,076 496,413 8,277,125 2,332,130 173,041 $113,214,834 $4,152,200 100,000 100,000 1 000,000 64,550 $5,416,750 $12,497,271 4,628,685 103,000 5,239,522 4,500,000 1,530,180 $28,498,658 $113,214,834 $28,498,658 $147,130,242 UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Linda A Creque Ph.D., Commissioner Oftice of Testing, Planning , Research, & Evaluation Patricia Nathan, Director 44-46 Kongens Gade Charlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802 1992~93 EDUCATIONAL STATISTICS PUPIL ENROLLMENT 1992-93 K-6 7-8 9-12 Total Percent Public 12,974 3,742 6,171 22,887 Eee: Non Public 4,176 1,004 = 1,585 6,765 22.8 Total 17,150 4,746 7,756 29,652 100.0 Percent 57.8 16.0 26.2 oo 100.0 NUMBER OF SCHOOLS 1992-93 Public NonPublic Total Percent 33 Ww 73 100.0 Elementary 24 16 40 54.8 Secondary 8 2 10 13.7 Combined | 22 23 31.5 12th GRADE PUBLIC GRADUATES — 1992-93 Graduates 12th Enrollment Percent Public 914 307 81.8 ADULT EDUCATION COMPLETERS 1992-93 Completers Percent Adult Basic Education 67 20.8 Adult Continuing Education 145 45.0 GED High School Diploma 110 34.2 Total 322 100.0 PUBLIC SCHOOL DROPOUTS 1992-93 Enrollment Dropouts Dropout Rate Secondary (7-12) 9,913 479 4.8 PUBLIC SCHOOL RETAINEES 1992-93* Enrollment Retainees Percent Elementary 12,974 1,113 30.2 Secondary 9,913 2,567 69.8 Total 22,887 3,680 100.0 * A secondary student is retained if he/she has failed 2 or more full credit courses (academic). However, he wall progress to his next courses in their given sequence to which he 1s eligible. OO 49 RACIAL / ETHNIC DISTRIBUTION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS STUDENTS Enrollment Percent Black 19,009 84.7 Hispanic 3,057 3.6 White 262 1.2 Asia/Pacific 102 0.5 American Indian/ 5 --- Alaskan Native Total 22,435 100.00 PUBLIC SCHOOL PUPIL-TEACHER RATIO 1989-1992 ** Enroliment Teacher Population Ratio 1992-93 22,887 1,882 12.2 1991-92 22,346 1,857 12.0 1990-91 21,759 1,829 11.9 1989-90 21,463 1,813 11.8 PUBLIC SCHOOL PERSONNEL 1992-93 Personnel Percent Elementary Teachers 772 31.8 Secondary Teachers 529 21.8 Vocational Education Teachers 114 4.7 Special Education Teachers 126 5.2 Special Resource Teachers 3 0.1 Bilingual Resources Teachers 3 0.1 Phys.Ed/Drivers Ed Teachers 107 4.4 Paraprofessionals 335 13.8 Guidance Counselors 75 3.1 Attendance Counselors 12 0.5 Librarian & A-V Specialists 56 ae School Nurses 33 1.4 School Lunch Personnel 263 10.8 Total 2,428 100.0 MEAN SALARIES FOR TEACHERS 1989-1992 Salaries Percent Increase 1992-93 31,326 --- 1991-92 31,326 7.8 1990-91 29,048 9.3 1989-90 26,572 DEGREE LEVEL OF PUBLIC SCHOOL INSTRUCTORS** Total Percent Doctorate 15 0.8 Ed. Specialist 15 0.8 Masters 721 38.3 Baccalaurate 1,018 54.1 Non Degree 113 6.0 Total 1,882 100.0 ** Figures include Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Academic Supervisors and Coordinators. * No Person Shall Be Discriminated Against in Employment or any Educational Program or Activity Offered by the V.I Dept. of Ed. Because or Race, Color, Creed, National Origin, Sex, Disability or Age.” VIRGIN ISLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT ST. THOMAS, ST. JOHN & ST. CROLX Asof June7, 1993 ELEM . SEC. UNG TOTAL Vil ) -D. ACT UNG ALT TOTAL TOTAL cooo ooococeo oa eoeoqo0doede 6G eC ft Oo Co ooo oqo cooso @ o oO 0 0 n 0 CRERVNNR NNR R ANNAN BAN 6708 1085 775 689 599 4S3 141 0 14 ~ Vn vue a) . VN ~% John & St. Croix ELEM SEC. ACT UNG TOTAL Vil Vill x X XI Xii SP.EOQ ACT UNG TOTA TOTAL MRE RRNA NNN RRR ARR RRR RNA NN NAN ANA 1746 1734 ) 13023 2133 1546 1750 1402 1139 1112 421 52 14 9628 22651 wn aie ia a ie de ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee re ee ee ee ee oe oe ee ee eee CT THOMAS VIRGIN ISLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT ST. THOMAS, ST. JOHN & ST. CROIX As of June 7, 1993 ELEM ACT UNG TOTAL < on Oo = o coooocielucoclUceCUc em “cocoon ooo:$n$ & 4648 867 396 545 ”s nen oD co 806 443 0 0 0 29 38 59 0 0 33 148 54 90 10 60 27 30 30 - 19 7a ee ae ha he he a ee ae ee a 713 757 865 808 771 167 5909 Vie ie te a ha he he he ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 18 15 20 13 10 0 47 27 38 23 29 16 Vie eee ie Be a ne ne na haha he he he ne a he ee ee 65 42 538 38 39 16 12 17 406 Fan ie Se ae a he hae he ee a a a a a a a ae ee 778 799 923 844 810 183 95 129 6315 i. ie ie hs he ne ne ee oe ee oe ne ie ne ne ne ne ee ee Be oe ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 540 SEC. ~ . ACT. UNG TOTAL TOTAL ecooos ooo eo 288 coocoocooo So cooooooocaooeo oo 183 vn, °E ha ha ha a ha 2 0 4686 10595 "ie ne ne ee he se ee oe ee ee 0 0 118 0 116 404 VNR NRA NNR NNN 0 0 116 522 URRY BRANNAN RANI 270 52 0 4802 11117 vi, a ha he ee he ee ee ee THOMAS/ST JOHN ELE MENTARY 3005 =—_ = = = DNober Go nez Jarvis Jeff. Anex/G Kirwan Lockhart Marcelli Muller Oliver Peace Corps: Sibilly Tuitt Villla ns == ST.JOWN Benja nin Sprauve SECONDARY == = 370 403 1020 492 Boschulte Cancryn Cc .aA.wM. @ Kean = ST.JOWN Sprauve Ss Tho nas Elite n/Sec 5289 St Tho nas BLACK 10486 RACIAL ETHNIC COMPOSITION DISTRIBUTION by Pubtit Virgin 93 Schoots isiands 1ee2 VHUITE Male = == HISPANIC Male ASIAN/PACIFIC Male Fe mnale (== = Fe nale Fe nale OONnNaga a a00 =-o00n00000 oo#w0o000+-000000 fe) nr U 150 17 NVHITE SPANIC PACIFIC 216 292 SCHOOL and GENDER AMERIND/A IL Male Fe nal Maile oo0o0o0000 00000 Oo 1 —_—— a ss = AMERIND/A LTOTAL 5557 =e Ss = = 11021 TOTAL Fe naie RACIAL ETHNIC « IMPOSITION DISTRIBUTION by SCHOOL and GENDER Public Sehnools Virgin itsiands 1vee2 93 BLACK vraive HIGPANIC ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERIND/A L TOTAL TOTAL Male Fe nale Maite Fe naie Maile Fe nale Maile Fe nale Maie Fe nal Maite Fe nale —<—a— =e + -_- — = _- _—— = ae en eee se ee 8 8 8 8 Bee os aaa 45 25 oO °o 3404 3200 6604 Andrews ? 112 307 317 624 349 319 668 404 365 7s6o 341 379 720 339 273 612 305 285 590 296 288s 584 319 301 620 305 287 592 439 386 825 =a aS le SSE OS eS = = = 2451 2359 4810 =a =a ate SS Ss Se = = = 507 478 9sBs 954 98o9o 1943 423 378 801 567 514 1081 Ennanuel 151 Gardine 85 Henderson 244 26 Larsen 231 5: 33 Markoe 249 34 Muckie 19a 65 RR. Richards y 207 < 80 Rivera < 264 NVillians ‘ 251 SECONDARY 186906 A Richards 407 Central < 631 Christian < 273 NVoodson 387 1 oO oO Vv 2 3 wy oO 1 oO = J = oO 2 1 Oo Cw00OyoyO0O0+8a0-0000 NOOCOyN_OOCOCODOONOOO NOOCOYNPFOOCOCOCOCOCNONONCNO St. Croix Ele n/Sec 26 48 28 2 2 5855 5559 : = = = = <= == = = = : == oe ee ee Se = =e eee EE EEE EE ee NVHITE HISPANIC ASIAN/ PACIFIC AMERIND/ALASKN ATOTAL 46 2765 76 aa 11414 VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MAT6 SCORES FOR ST. CROIX NATIONAL PERCENTILE RANKS ~ 1991, 1992 & 1993 TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL | TOTAL GRADE |READ. COMP.| READING MATH. LANGUAGE BASIC ‘91 ‘92 '93 '91 ‘92 ‘93 |’ ‘92 ‘9391 ‘92 ‘93 |'91 ‘92 19 1713 16 16 | 17. 1812 18 | 15 | 21 2015 18 19 22 20 (21 | 18 | | | | 19 19 18 18 23 7 19 21 24 21 23 24 23 22 19 20 | 19 21 | 24 25 | 20 19 23 19 22 | 24 24 | | 19 32 26 28 30 25 | 29 24 | | 28 31 28 24 | 21 31 | | 25 23 23 30 17 20 24 23 «(26 :—C| 19 20 Source: Generated from MAT6, 1991 and 1992 scores, and MAT7 1993 scores derived by the Psychological Corporation. Note: The 1993 scores are the equivalent MAT6 scores. VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MAT6 SCORES FOR ST. THOMAS/ST. JOHN NATIONAL PERCENTILE RANKS — 1991, 1992 & 1993 TOTAL TOTAL | TOTAL — READ. COMP. | READING MATH. LANGUAGE GRADE '91 '92 ‘93/91 '92 "91 ‘92 ‘93 [91 ‘92 ‘93 22 23 23\20 22 24 26 | (24 28 30/23 26 36 41 | (28 25 26/29 26 40 32 | 29 (28 29 42 39 (24 26 26 30 34 30 29 31 39 37 35 34 33 | 32 39 33 37 36 5 | 34 31 31/40. Source: Generated from MAT6, 1991 and 1992 scores, and MAT7 1993 scores derived by the Psychological Corporation. Note: The 1993 scores are the equivalent MAT6 scores. VIRGIN ISLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS SAT SCORES 1992-93 SCHOOL YEAR STUDENTS AVERAGE VERBAL U.S. U.S. BLACKS 1992-93 S37 309 902 741 *Includes Public and Private School Students VIRGIN ISLANDS SAT SCORES BY SCHOOL 1992-93 CENTRAL VERBAL | AVER. EUDORA KEAN VERBAL} AVER. MATH CAHS YEAR VERBAL 1992-93 323 301 628 323 303 | 626 COLLEGE BOUND GRADUATES 1992-93 1991-92 238 (64%) NA 238 (71%) NA 55 (22%) 107 (56%) 95 (46%) 68 (34%) 77 (45%) /6 (50%) 98 (50%) CENTRAL 368 (65%) 364 (75%) NA 365 (90%) NA INC 326 (96%) 1992-93 VIRGIN ISLANDS PUBLIC SCHOOL DROPOUTS SECONDARY SCHOOL ENROLLMENT SECONDARY SCHOOL DROPOUTS % BY DISTRICT ST. THOMAS/ ST. JOHN ST. CROIX ETHNIC BREAKDOWN BLACK HISPANIC ASIAN WHITE GENDER BREAKDOWN MALE FEMALE BY GRADE SEVENTH EIGHTH NINTH TENTH ELEVENTH TWELFTH 1992-93 PUBLIC SCHOOL DROPOUTS BY SCHOOL & GENDER % TERRITORY 61.59 38.41 9913 479 4.83% % DISTRICT 5.84 3.78 SCHOOL ENROLLMENT DROPOUTS FEMALE CAHS 2075 215 75 KEAN 1032 17 CANCRYN BCB SPRAUVE CENTRAL WOODSON CHRISTIAN RICHARDS DROPOUT PREDICTION SURVEY CONDUCTED IN 7TH, 8TH AND STH GRADES OF ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS |} SCHOOL POTENTIAL NO. OF | POTENTIAL PARTICIPATION | DROPOUTS RESPONSES | DROPOUT % | '| BOSCHULTE 23 401 5.73 60% 49 8.46 39 9.46 6 5 CHRISTIAN 24 i ih if RICHARDS 53 WOODSON 51 TOTAL 250 3594 N.B. It is highly probable that the more cooperative students were the ones who responded. One coordinator noted that there were six “chronically absent” students, and two students who overtly refused to participate. “| DO NOT LIKE TO WORK HARD IN SCHOOL" PERCENTAGES OF RESPONDENTS FROM 7TH, 8TH, AND 9TH GRADES ARTHUR RICHARDS 28 39 JOHN H. WOODSON 28 31 BERTHA C. BOSCHUL TE 35 4) CHARLOTTE AMALIE 30 30 ADDELITA CANCRYN 32 39 EUDORA KEAN 45 JULIUS SPRAUVE 3 38 ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM ENROLLMENT ADULT BASIC EDUCATION 977 ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION 828 LITERACY PROGRAM VOLUNTEERS 5/ STUDENTS 60 JOBS (HUMAN SERVICES) 13 SPECIAL ADULT EDUCATION PROJECT (SPADEP) 8] EVEN START-FAMILY LITERACY 60 GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (GED) INSTRUCTIONAL 269 PRE-GED COUNSELING EXAM 638 ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE 460 TOTAL NUMBER SERVED 3,443 erw 59 Vocational Education Programs During the 1993 School Year, students were able to enroll in a variety of Vocational Education Training programs: Schools Students in School No. Served in Voc. Ed. St. Croix Elena Christian 833 617 Woodson 1,117 712 Richards 1,051 655 Central High School 2,056 —— SubTotal 5,132 Voc. Ed. Skill Center 75 Total 5,207 St. Thomas/St. John Addelita Cancyrn 1,103 566 B.C. Boschulte 708 390 Sprauve 400 220 Charlotte Amalie 1,965 1,591 |. Eudora Kean 1,037 542 SubTotal wae Voc. Ed. Skill Center 119 Total > ase TOTAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION STUDENTS (INSSCHOOL AND SKILL CENTERS) OTHER STATE INITIATIVES 1993 Seafarers Applicants 250 Formal Applications Pending 20 Seafarers School Acceptance 4 Program for Pregnant, Parenting Young Adults 60 1993 Summer School AVIATION Program St. Croix 6 St. Thomas 15 The in-school program totals reflect grades 7 through 12. Several students enrolled in the 5th and 6th grades received keyboarding skills, under the discipline of the Business Education Program. Career education information was also presented to the elementary school children in both school districts. 1993 Plumbing Course for 14 V.1. Licensing Examination TOTAL NUMBER SERVED IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION 5,662 ’ 60 ‘U APPENDIX PUBLIC AND NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - ST. THOMAS J. Antonio Jarvis Elementary, Kindergarten-6th Katherine Grover, Principal Emanuel Benjamin Oliver Elementary, Kindergarten-6th Valeria Wheatley, Principal Leonard Dober Elementary, Kindergarten-6th Lola V. Richards, Principal Edith Williams Elementary, Kindergarten-6th Allan Harrigan, Principal Evelyn Marcelli Elementary, Kindergarten-6th Jeanne Richards, Principal Jane E. Tuitt Elementary, Kindergarten-6th Unah Turnbull, Principal Joseph A. Gomez Elementary, Kindergarten-6th George Newton, Principal Special Program: Academically Talented Joseph Sibilly Elementary, Kindergarten-6th Rosalia Payne, Principal Special Program: Academically Talented Classroom Kirwan Terrace Elementary, Kindergarten-Oth Arthurlyn Thomas, Principal Lockhart Elementary, Kindergarten-6th Christine Thomas-Hodge, Principal Special Programs: Speech, Learning Disabilities, Educationally Handicapped Peace Corps Elementary, Kindergarten-6th Elizabeth Shortt, Principal Special Programs: Educationally Handicapped, Emotionally Disturbed, Deaf, Learning Disabilities, Special Education Ulla Muller Elementary, Kindergarten-6th lvy Williams, Principal Special Program: Academically Talented Classroom Thomas Jefferson Annex, Kindergarten-3rd Carmen Lake, Principal 774-0036 775-2000 774-5874 775-0820 774-2966 774-0520 775-4490 774-5465 774-7385 774-2133 775-3220 774-0059 774-5975 PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS - ST. THOMAS Charlotte Amalie High, 9th-1 2th Liston Davis, Principal Special Programs: Vocational and Technical Education lvanna Eudora Kean High, 9th-1 2th Sara Connell, Principal Special Programs: Vocational and Technical Education, Business, Occupational Clothing, Special Education Addelita Cancryn Jr. High, 7th-8th Joseph Trunk, Principal Special Programs: Vocational and Technical Education, Self Contained Classroom, Special Education Bertha C. Boschulte Jr. High, 7th-8th Carver Farrow, Principal Special Programs: Vocational and Technical Education Raphael 0. Wheatley Skills Center Enoch Rogers, Director PRIVATE & PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS - ST. THOMAS All Saints, Junior Kindergarten - 12th Louise S. Brady, Principal Antilles School, Pre-Kindergarten - 12th Mark C. Marin, Headmaster Bethel Baptist Day School, 1st - 3rd Pastor Bentley Thomas, Principal Tutu Church of God (Holiness) Academy, Kindergarten-6th Pastor Kenrick O. Bukle, Principal Lutheran Parish School, Pre-Kindergarten - 6th Dr. Robert Skinner, Administrator Memorial Moravian School, Kindergarten-7th Pastor Charles Peters, Principal Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School, Kindergarten-1 2th Barbara Kenny, Principal, Elementary School Anna Mae Brown Comment, Principal, High School Seventh Day Adventist School, Kindergarten-1 2th Marva Tyrell, Principal Virgin Islands Montessori School Inc., Ungraded Shournagn McWeeney, Principal Wesleyan Academy, Kindergarten-1 2th Tessa Joseph, Principal 774-4540 775-4222 7746277 7740231 774-1966 774-1378 775-1252 774-174) 174-2670 774-5662 774-2199 775-3525 775-6360 774-5438 PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - ST. JOHN Guy Benjamin Elementary, Kindergarten-6th Gwenaviere Hyndman, Principal Julius E. Sprauve School, Kindergarten-9th Yvonne Wells, Principal NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS - ST. JOHN Pine Peace School, Pre-Kindergarten-6th Katharine Hilliard, Principal PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS-ST. CROIX Alfredo Andrews School, Kindergarten - 12th Sofronio Navarette, Principal Special Programs: Bilingual classes, Special Education Theodora Dunbavin (Gardine) Special Education Hilma Booth, Principal Charles H. Emanuel School, Kindergarten - 6th Rehina Rodriguez, Principal Special Program: Special Education Juanita Gardine Public Elementary School, Kindergarten - 6th Hilma Booth, Principal Alexander Henderson School, Kindergarten - 6th Deborah Rodgers, Principal Special Program: Academically Talented Classroom Pearl B. Larsen School, Kindergarten - 6th George Hampson, Principal Claude 0. Markoe School, Kindergarten - 6th Donald Richards, Principal Special Programs: Speech, Hearing Therapy, Special Education Lew Muckle School, Kindergarten - 6th Winona Hendricks, Principal Ricardo A, Richards School, Kindergarten - 6th Maria C. Grigg, Principal Eulalie R. Rivera School, Kindergarten - 6th Clifford Christian, Principal Special Program: Academically Talented Classroom Evelyn M. Williams School, Kindergarten - 6th Antonio Steele, Principal Special Program: Academically Talented Classroom V4 64 7766242 776-6336 776-6595 778-1925 773-0015 778-0511 773-0040 772-1330 172-4210 772-4510 778-5286 778-0612 778-0841 772-2844 PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS - ST. CROIX St. Croix Central High School, 9th - 12th 778-0123 Kent Moorehead, Acting Principal Special Programs: Vocational and Technical Education, Special Education Elena L. Christian Junior High School, 7th - 8th 773-4445 Carolyn Y. Brown, Principal Special Programs: Vocational and Technical Education, Special Education Arthur A. Richards Junior High School, 7th - 8th 772-1500 Terrence Joseph, Principal Special Programs: Special Education, Vocational and Technical Education John H. Woodson Junior High School, 7th - 9th 778-2710 Basil Williams, Principal Special Programs: Vocational, Fine Arts St. Croix Skills Center 7736401 Willard John, Director PRIVATE & PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS - ST. CROIX Caribbean Community School, Kindergarten - 12th 773-5620/772-3284 Marine Joseph, Principal Community United Methodist School, Pre-care Kindergarten - 3rd Valeria Bryson, Director 772-1923 Good Hope School, Pre-Kindergarten - 12th 7720022 Tanya Nichols, Headmistress Manor School, Primary Montessori - starts at age 2 1/2, Kindergarten - 12th Judith C. Gadd, Principal 773-1448 St. Croix Christian Academy, Kindergarten - 2nd 773-4974 Rev. Randolph Lockhart, Principal St. Croix Country Day, Nursery - 12th 778-1974 Margarey Boulanger, Headmistress St. Croix Seventh Day Adventist, Kindergarten - 12th 773-6350 Dr. Ernest Wright, Principal st. Dunstan’s Episcopal School, Pre-Kindergarten - 12th William Verstraete, Headmaster 773-2650 St. Joseph's High School, 9th - 12th 772-0455 Kevin J. Marin, Principal St. Mary's School, Kindergarten - 8th 173-0117 Denis Griffith, Principal St. Patrick School, Pre-Kindergarten - 8th 172-2553 Juliette S. Clark, Principal 65 05 FY 1993 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS DISTRICT: ST.THOMAS/ ST. JOHN PROJECT Installation of Security Lighting E. Benjamin Oliver Elementary School Contractor: Eric’ Construction Construction of Office of Civil Rights Handicap Accessibility Renovations Lockhart Elementary School Contractor: Small Axe Construction Installation of New Flashing and Guttering, Building “C", Department of Education Complex, Contractor: Small Axe Construction Construction Surfacing and Lining new Multi-purpose Courts, Ulla F. Muller Elementary School Contractor: Island Roads Corp. installation of Security Fencing, Bertha C. Boschulte Junior High School Contractor: Vanterpool Enterprises Construction of Special Education Classrooms, Charlotte Amalie High School Contractor: Vanterpool Enterprises Completion of Freezer Installation at Laga Building Contractor: Vitronics In Renovation of Science/ Math Lab Ulla F. Muller Elementary School Contractor: H and M Systems Construction of New Asphalt Driveway, Raphael O. Wheatley Skill Center Contractor: Island Roads Corp Renovations to Tennis and Basketball Courts, Addelita Cancryn Junior High School and Charlotte Amalie High School Contractor: To be selected STATUS Completed Completed Completion Completed 70% Completed 70% Completed 85% Completed Completed Completed Out on Bid FY 1993 PROJECTS DISTRICT: ST. THOMAS/ ST. JOHN 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 Cafetorium Expansion and Upgrading of Administration Area at, Julius Sprauve School Contractor: In House Vocational Classroom Expansion, Julius Sprauve School Contractor: In House Renovations and Upgrading of Auditorium Charlotte Amalie High School Contractor: To Be Selected Rebuilding of Fire Damaged Music Classrooms, Addelita Cancryn Junior High School Contractor: To be Selected Restroom Renovations Gladys Gabriel School Contractor: D.O.E Maintenance 67 Completed Completed Out on Bid Out on Bid Completed FY 1993 PROJECTS DISTRICT: ST. CROIX PROJECT “New” Old Personnel Building Department of Education Complex Contractor: Unique Construction Completion of Second Floor Music Suite Central High School Contractor: Apple Construction Science Laboratory Repairs Central High School Contractor: Apple Construction Security Grill Installation Theodora Dunbavin School Contractor: Tex Welding Public Address and Fire Alarm System Central High School Contractor: G.E.C. Emergency Repairs to Collapsed Second Floor Walkway at Lew Muckle School Contractor: Unique Construction Construction of Administration / Libraries Building Eulalie Rivera Elementary School Contractor: 40% Completed 48% Completed Completed Awaiting requisition processing to begin project Establishing Reduction in Scope of Work to equal monies available before work can begin. Completed 95% Completed “He who writes the history of modern civilization will be culpably negligent if he omits to observe and to describe the black stream of humanity that has poured forth into America...and has been the means of transforming European colonies into a great nationality.” £dward Wilmot Blyden BEST COPY AVAILABLE