Bratt 3rd Grade FCAT Results Mixed
May 22, 2008
Bratt Elementary school third graders improved the school’s scores on recent FCAT math test, with 86 percent of them scoring at grade level or above, while the school’s third grade reading scores dropped slightly t0 83 percent at or above grade level.
A score of 3.0 on both the reading and math FCAT is considered to be grade level.
Last year, 84 percent of the Bratt third grade students scored a 3.0 or more in math, and 84 percent were at 3.0 or more in reading.
Of the 64 third grade students taking the math FCAT at Bratt, six percent scored a 5 or higher. Thirty percent scored between 4 and 5, and 50 percent scored between 3 and 4. Nine percent of the students scored 2-3, and five percent scored a 1.
Of the 64 third grade students taking the reading FCAT at Bratt, nine percent scored a 5 or higher. Twenty-eight percent scored between 4 and 5, and 45 percent scored between 3 and 4. Thirteen percent of the students scored 2-3, and five percent scored a 1.
Molino Park Improves On 3rd Grade Math FCAT
May 22, 2008
Molino Park Elementary school third graders improved the school’s scores on recent FCAT math test, with 84 percent of them scoring at grade level or above, while the school’s third grade reading scores held steady at 76 percent at or above grade level.
A score of 3.0 on both the reading and math FCAT is considered to be grade level.
Last year, 78 percent of the Molino Park third grade students scored a 3.0 or more in math, and 73 percent were at 3.0 or more in reading.
Of the 96 third grade students taking the math FCAT at Molino Park, 16 percent scored a 5 or higher. Forty-two percent scored between 4 and 5, and 27 percent scored between 3 and 4. Nine percent of the students scored 2-3, and six percent scored a 1.
Of the 96 third grade students taking the reading FCAT at Park, three percent scored a 5 or higher. Thirty-two percent scored between 4 and 5, and 41 percent scored between 3 and 4. Eleven percent of the students scored 2-3, and thirteen percent scored a 1.
Bryneville 3rd Grade FCAT Results Impressive
May 22, 2008
Bryneville Elementary school third graders improved the school’s scores on recent FCAT math test, with 93 percent of them scoring at grade level or above, while the school’s third grade reading scores dropped slightly t0 83 percent at or above grade level.
The school’s third grade math FCAT scores were the third highest in the county.
A score of 3.0 on both the reading and math FCAT is considered to be grade level.
Last year, 89 percent of the Byrneville third grade students scored a 3.0 or more in math, and 85 percent were at 3.0 or more in reading.
Of the 29 third grade students taking the math FCAT at Byrneville, an impresseive 24 percent scored a 5 or higher. Thirty-four percent scored between 4 and 5, and 34 percent scored between 3 and 4. Seven percent of the students scored 2-3, and no student scored a 1.
Of the 29 third grade students taking the reading FCAT at Byrneville, seven percent scored a 5 or higher. Forty-one percent scored between 4 and 5, and 34 percent scored between 3 and 4. Seventeen percent of the students scored 2-3, and no student scored a 1.
Helicopter Technologies Building Up For Sale For $1.75 Million; Century Council Member Upset
May 22, 2008
The building occupied by Helicopter Technologies in the Century Industrial Park has been listed for sale for $1.75 million, and that has one Century councilman upset.
“He’s trying to sell the property out from under our noses,” Councilman Henry Hawkins said of Georges Van Nevel and Helicopter Technologies.
Helicopter Technologies was raided by federal agents back in January, and then fell behind on is payments to the town for the building. Van Nevel then agreed to a new payment plan proposed by the town, according to Mayor Freddie McCall, and he has stuck to that plan, making payments as agreed.
The real estate listings for the “immaculate office/warehouse building” were placed on February 5 of this year according to data in the PensacolaMLS, the official site of the Pensacola Association of Realtors. It is listed with NAI Halford Commercial Estate with agent Theresa Ritchie. It is also listed on commercial real estate website loopnet.com.
Click here to see the Loopnet.com listing for the building (pdf).
“It was brought up last year why we sell, not lease,” Hawkins said. “We should never sell property in the industrial park. We should hire a real estate agent to straighten this mess out.”
According to documents obtained by NorthEscambia.com, the property was sold by the Town of Century on January 19, 2001, for the sum of $10 “and other good and valuable consideration” to Helicopter Technologies, Inc. It was signed by then-mayor Benny Barnes.
Click here to read the $10 sale document (pdf).
On January 23, 2001, a mortgage agreement was entered into by the Town of Century and Helicopter Technologies for $420,000 according to additional documents obtained by NorthEscambia.com. That mortgage is why Helicopter Technologies is currently making payments to the town each month.
“We need to pull the contract,” Hawkins said. “He has already defaulted. We need to lease the property while we have the chance.”
“We have entered into another agreement, have we not?” council member Anne Brooks asked McCall.
“Yes,” McCall answered.
“As long as he is living up to it, I don’t think we should turn our backs on that agreement,” Brooks said.
Searching records at the Escambia County Clerks office where mortgages and other real estate documents are normally officially filed, NorthEscambia.com was unable to locate any recent formal legal agreement between the Town of Century and Helicopter Technologies.
“I’m sticking to my guns,” Hawkins said. “We need to do something now. We need to lease not sell property.”
Attempts to reach Helicopter Technologies for comment were unsuccessful.
Pictured above: The ad listing the Helicopter Technologies building for sale for $1.75 million. Pictured below: The interior on the Helicopter Technologies building in the Century Industrial Park. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photo.
Traffic Count Underway Around Hwy 4, Jefferson After Fatal Wreck
May 22, 2008
The Florida Department of Transportation is conducting a traffic count survey around the site of a traffic crash that claimed three lives in Century April 11.
The DOT is conducting the count around the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Highway 4 as part of study to determine if a flashing caution light is needed at the intersection.
Brush has been cleared away from the intersection and “Caution Stop Ahead” signs have been ordered, according to Century Mayor Freddie McCall.
Pictured above: A truck passes over traffic counting system installed on Highway 4 in Century between Highway 29 and Jefferson Avenue.
Century High School Class of ‘61 Donates To Library
May 22, 2008
The Century High School Class of 1961 decided to do a little something to give back to the community, and that decision led to a $700 donation to the Century Branch Library Wednesday morning.
Librarian Patricia Rigel said the money would likely be used toward children’s programs and items at the library.
NorthEscambia.com photos.
Carver/Century Celebrates Huge FCAT Gains
May 22, 2008
The school day at Carver/Century K-8 School was interrupted Wednesday by “Mission Impossible” playing over the speaker system and an announcement by the principal that had cheers and screams of excitement resounding across the school.
The cause for the excitement? The third grade reading and math FCAT scores were released Wednesday, and Carver/Century Principal Jeff Garthwaite was pleased. Beyond pleased.
The Escambia County school that had the largest percent of students improving on the reading FCAT? Carver/Century K-8. The Escambia County school with almost the largest number of students improving on the math FCAT? Carver/Century K-8.
“We celebrated,” a happy Garthwaite told NorthEscambia.com Wednesday afternoon. “When we announced to the school that we had the highest percent increases in the county, you could hear the cheers throughout the school. We are very happy today.”
The school was hit with a double blow earlier in the month with poor results on the writing FCAT and an announcement that School Superintendent Jim Paul had targeted the school for closure before the next school year. Just last week at a school board workshop, Paul said one reason he targeted the school was due to its continued poor performance.
“It certainly is cause to revisit and rethink closing Carver/Century,” Garthwaite said of the FCAT scores released Wednesday. “This is certainly a reason not to give up on this school.”
“This is an indicator that the school is doing what we need to be doing,” he said.
As for the song “Mission Impossible”, it has become a theme song of sorts for the school with a twist on the words to “Mission Possible”.
Pictured above: Students at Carver/Century about to take the FCAT.
Carver/Century 3rd Grade FCAT Results Skyrocket
May 22, 2008
Carver/Century Elementary school third graders improved the school’s scores on recent FCAT math test, with 58 percent of them scoring at grade level or above, while the school’s third grade jumped to 63 percent at or above grade level.
A score of 3.0 on both the reading and math FCAT is considered to be grade level.
Last year, 24 percent of the Carver/Century third grade students scored a 3.0 or more in math, and 38 percent were at 3.0 or more in reading.
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Of the 19 third grade students taking the math FCAT at Carver/Century, no student scored a 5 or higher. Twenty-one percent scored between 4 and 5, and 37 percent scored between 3 and 4. Thirty-seven percent of the students scored 2-3, and five percent scored a 1. Carver/Century scored equal to or greater than five other elementary schools on the math FCAT.
Of the 19 third grade students taking the reading FCAT at Carver/Century, five percent scored a 5 or higher. Eleven percent scored between 4 and 5, and 47 percent scored between 3 and 4. Sixteen percent of the students scored 2-3, and 21 percent scored a 1. Carver/Century scored a higher passing percentage than eight other schools in the county.
Distict 5 School Board Candidate Drops Out
May 22, 2008
Rick Lambert of Deerfoot Lane in Cantonment has dropped out of the race for Escambia County School Board District 5 seat held by Peter R. Gindl, Sr.Others in the District 5 school board race for incumbent Gindl’s seat are Tom Harrell, Bill Slayton and Robert Tegenkamp.
School board races are nonpartisan.
NWE Braves Beat River Cats; Panhandle Cafe Cooks Century
May 21, 2008
In recent NWE action, the Braves downed the River Cats 27-23.
Meanwhile, the NWE Major Boys “Panhandle Cafe” beat Century 10-1. Daulton Tullis pitch a great game with eight strikeouts. Justice Agerton was bought in as the relief pitcher in the 6th inning to seal the deal for Daulton and struck out the last two batters. Wade Jerigan hit two homeruns during the game with runners on bag each time. Brannon Freeman hit the fence twice and was 3-4 with a walk. Justice Agerton hit the fence once and was 3-4 with a walk. Murphy Bryan was 2-4.
For more photos from the Braves vs. River Cats, click here.
Ramona Preston photos Braves vs. Rivercats photos (above and below) for NorthEscambia.com. Click to enlarge. Panhandle Cafe story submitted by Kris Agerton.
