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Accelerated Math Program

Janet Rabe teaches Accelerated Math to students in fourth, fifth and sixth grades. The three classes focus on higher-level math concepts and problem solving skills. The program is completely supported by fundraisers and donations. All students benefit from the lower class sizes in math due to the pullout of students in the Accelerated Math Program. Most students who complete the Accelerated Math program at Farmington View continue taking advanced math courses in middle school and high school.

Mission Statement

Farmington View Parents for Academic Excellence is an entirely volunteer-based parent organization that raises funds for the accelerated math program at Farmington View Elementary School in Hillsboro, Oregon.

The program provides the salary of a half-time math teacher for advanced math students, significantly reducing class size in math for grades 3-6.  All math students in these grades benefit from a low student/teacher ratio. The organization was founded in 2001 and is a public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the tax code, tax ID #31-1720292.

FVPAE Bylaws

2009-2010 Board of Directors

Co-Presidents: Terry Alexander, Kathie Cox, Cathy Gambee

Treasurer: Sara Dehoff

Secretary: Lara Locicero

Meeting Schedule: Meetings are held the last Monday of each month, at 7 pm in the Farmington View Library

February 22, 2010 (Agenda, Minutes)

January 25, 2010 (Agenda, Minutes)

November, 2009 (Agenda, Minutes)

October, 2009 (Agenda, Minutes)

September, 2009 (Agenda, Minutes)

Schedule of Fundraising Events

Event	Date	Additional Information
Family Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction	April 24 2010
Tree Sale	1st three Saturdays in May, 2010
Redeemable Bottle and Can Drive	Every third Saturday of the month
Past Events	Date
Fall Festival Raffle Baskets	October, 2009
Bingo and Bakers	December, 2009
Math Olympics Jog-A-Thon & Pledge Drive	February 4 through March 3, 2010	Pledge Form, Pledge Letter, Pledge Address Form

PowerPoint Presentation for potential Corporate Supporters

Results

Farmington View topped all Hillsboro District schools last year with 91% of students in grades 3-6 meeting or exceeding state standards in math according to the 2008-09 AYP report. Listed below are the 2008-09 elementary school AYP results for area districts and the state (all schools).

Percentage of Elementary Students Meeting or Exceeding State Standards
2008-2009	Math
Banks School District	80%
Beaverton School District	86%
Forest Grove School District	75%
Gaston School District	87%
Hillsboro School District	76%
Statewide Average (Elem./M.S./H.S.)	74%
Farmington View Elementary	91%

FVPAE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Accelerated Math?

Accelerated math is currently a part of the math program in the upper grades at Farmington View. For grades 4,5, and 6, students have math at the same time each day. Some students work in the homeroom, some go to the resource room, and some go to accelerated math. Because of the extra math teacher, all students study math in a smaller class with a lower student teacher ratio. Students are placed in accelerated math based on test scores and teacher recommendations. Students work at an accelerated pace with above grade level material. The class provides the challenge and pace that meets the needs of our accelerated students.

My child is not in Accelerated Math. How would this affect my child?

This program allows for a smaller class size in the homeroom, thus it allows for more individualized help from the teacher. Students are more willing to participate in a smaller setting because they are more comfortable, which creates a positive math experience. Student self esteem rises and this builds confidence in their math skills. This allows the homeroom teacher to better challenge and meet the needs of these students as well.

How long has Farmington View had this program? Why was it started?

The program was first implemented in 1992 with the Farmington Elementary School Board’s approval. It was piloted for one year under the condition that it needed to impact mathematics learning for all students in 4th, 5th and 6th grades as measured by improved test scores and attitudes toward math. In the testing at that time an annual growth rate in test scores was an average of 4 points. After the first year the average growth for all students was 7 points and the average growth for students in the accelerated class was 21 Points. The program then became a part of Farmington view’s curriculum. Longitudinal data shows a continued growth in test scores and positive attitudes toward math.

What happens when students go on to 7th grade?

Each year a high number of students from Farmington View qualify for the Advanced Pre-Algebra class at Thomas. Students from the accelerated class as well as some students from the homeroom class are ready to continue mathematics at an accelerated pace. Some students qualify for Algebra and take it as 7th graders. Teachers at the middle school comment on how well prepared the students are from Farmington View

How can I help preserve this important math program at our school?

Please come out to our monthly meetings and see what projects are being discussed.  Volunteers are always needed, in any capacity, including helping with planned events, corporate donations, grant applications, brainstorming, etc.

Previous Board of Directors:

• 2008/2009: Vicky Egger, Mike Egger, Sara Dehoff, Lara Locicero

• 2007/2008: Vicky Egger, Mike Egger, Trish Rabe, Christine Eaton

• 2006/2007: Ellie Rickett, Trish Rabe

• 2005/2006: Trish Rabe, Ellie Rickett, Clara Steiner-Jay, Jill Butcher, Tracy Steward

• 2004/2005: Kathie Cox, Sharon Arends, Clara Steiner-Jay

• 2003/2004: Kathie Cox, Sharon Arends, Clara Steiner-Jay, Sarah Christensen

• 2002/2003: Clara Steiner-Jay, Sarah Christensen

• 2001/2002: Clara Steiner-Jay, Sarah Christensen, Shelley Volpigno