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Shull Elementary, Raymore-Peculiar R-II        

Home of the Sharks, Shull Elementary is located in Peculiar, MO, about 30 miles south of downtown Kansas City and is home to 278 students.  The smallest school in the Raymore-Peculiar school district, Shull is known for its family-like atmosphere and student centered philosophy.
Having undergone a significant transformation in culture on their three-year journey to achieving exemplary status, Shull teachers and students have made impressive achievement gains.  The percentage of students achieving at proficient and advanced levels in ELA on the MO State Assessment have more than doubled, increasing from 38% in 2014, to 79% in 2016.  The percentage of students achieving in the top two tiers in Math have grown from 27% in 2014, to 62% in 2016.
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Teams engage in intentional collaboration for a minimum of 90 minutes each week using systematic procedures for recording and communicating progress, analyzing and responding to student data and monitoring the ability of the team to collaborate at high levels.  Teachers hone their instructional expertise by utilizing the double planning model, placing priority on Quad D questioning and selecting and executing the use of instructional strategies with intention.  A multi-tier approach and universal screening process ensure that students who need intensive academic or behavior intervention will be identified early.
Focused on understanding how trauma affects the brain and explains functions of behavior in children and adults, members of the school family practice and use Conscious Discipline’s 7 Powers for Conscious Adults and the 7 Skills of Discipline.  Students’ needs are met through offering flexible learning spaces with yoga balls, one legged stools, wiggle pads, standing work stations and by providing fidgets, proactive breaks and sensory tools.  Kindness Trees, Wish You Well & School Family Boards, calm spots, school family jobs, Brain Smart Starts and rituals connect and unify the school community.

Leadership Team: 
Lauren Van Sickle - 1st grade, Katie Kiger - 2nd grade,  Jodi Wooley - 3rd grade, Gina Garrison - 4th grade, Kim Allan - K-4, Melissa Kelch - K-4 Digital Learning Teacher, Becky Madras - K-4 School Counselor

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