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Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS

Open Since 2011 Grades PK3 - 6
Shining Stars Montessori Academy PCS offers a quality education infused with culturally inclusive principles to guide children to develop self-assurance and a love of learning. Our learning environment has multi-aged classrooms, special Montessori materials, uninterrupted work cycles, integrated arts programming, dual language, and individual and small group learning opportunities. The program has challenging studies that inspire thorough, sustained engagement in work. We grow leaders who are critical thinkers and problem-solvers. We are committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity.

1240 Randolph Street NE

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Regina Rodriguez

Executive Director/Principal/Parent Complaint
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Cherita Moore-Gause

Director of Operations/ Title IX Coordinator/ McKinney-Vento Homeless Coordinator
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Kevin Lapinski

Special Education Coordinator
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Anthony King

Board Chair
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Kamal Wright-Cunningham

Vice Chair
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School Performance SY 2018-2019

Tier Ranking

Tier 2

PMF Score

41.4%
21.9%
from previous school year

Student Achievement

The School Quality Report measures various aspects of a school’s academic program, including student achievement in English language arts (ELA) and Math on the statewide assessment, PARCC. The percent is the number of students scoring College and Career Ready.

PARCC 4 + ELA

24.4%

PARCC 4 + Math

9.8%

Student Progress

The School Quality Report also measures student growth in ELA and Math on the PARCC assessment for one or two school years.

Growth on the state assessment in ELA

53.7%

Growth on the state assessment in Math

30.3%

School Environment

The School Quality Report also assesses the school environment using attendance, re-enrollment, retention or discipline rates. These indicators are predictors of future student achievement.

In-Seat Attendance

95.6%

Re-enrollment

69.8%

Full Performance Reports

2019 School Quality Report (PMF)

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Student Makeup (SY 2018-19)

Total Student Enrollment

296

At-Risk Percentage

16%

Special Education Percentage

8%

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SY 2021-22 Approved Board Meeting Minutes Q1

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