Student+Audience

The first and tenth grade classes are part of the same school district in rural Indiana. In 2010 the population of Frankfort was 16, 422. The population was 83.9% Caucasian and 25% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income was $37, 945 with 16.3% of people living below the poverty level (Bureau).

The elementary school is home to 570 students in grades K-5. " //Suncrest Elementary School made AYP in 2010. //Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Indiana in terms of student performance and other accountability measures." In 2010 the school had 75% of its students eligible for free/reduced price lunches. The ethnic composition of students is 58% Caucasian, 39% Hispanic and 1% African American. The 2010 student to teacher ratio was 17:1 (Elementary.com).

The first grade class consists of 17 students--10 Caucasian and 7 Hispanic. They are a mixed group of 6 and 7 year olds with 11 girls and 6 boys. All students are at or slightly above first grade reading level. They come from working class homes with one, and many times, two parents working outside the home. Many of the students participate in local sport programs, 4-H clubs and library programs. The students are very interested in anything that is "real." They enjoy activities that allow them to use items or prior information from home to learn new concepts. They are an engaged, active group of students that are excelling in multiple subject areas.

The high school consists of 876 students in grades 9-12. "//Frankfort Senior High School did not make AYP in 2010. // Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Indiana in terms of student performance and other accountability measures." In 2010 the school had 57% of students eligible for free/reduced price lunches. The ethnic composition of students is 71% Caucasian, 26% Hispanic, 1% Asian/Pacific Islander and 1% African American. The teacher to student ratio is 14:1 (Elementary.com).

The tenth grade Spanish II class has 10 students--7 Caucasian and 3 Hispanic. Four of the students are bilingual with two from mixed race homes. They are average, Core 40 students with A, B and C grades. They have middle class, working parents and are involved in community and school activities. They work well together as a class and enjoy learning the language, as well as, other cultural components. They use class time well and utilize teacher help and support to their advantage.


 * //(Note--The town and schools are real. However, I made up the classes based upon that information. I used to be the Teen Librarian at the Frankfort Community Public Library so thought about the kids I used to work with when describing these "classes.")//**

Bureau, U. C. (2012, January 31). //Frankfort (city), Indiana//. Retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau State and County Quick Facts: http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/18/1825324.html
 * Works Cited**

Education.com. (2006-2012). //Suncrest Elementary School//. Retrieved from Education.com: http://www.education.com/schoolfinder/us/indiana/frankfort/suncrest-elementary-school/

Education.com, I. (2006-2012). //Frankfort Senior High School//. Retrieved from Education.com: http://www.education.com/schoolfinder/us/indiana/frankfort/frankfort-senior-high-school/