Vision for an Excellent SchoolCurriculum and Instruction - Dr. Pam Frampton

Brittany Gableman - Megan Fowler-WaughBob Glover - Allison Grinnell

Summary of School Improvement Plan #1

•Researched based practices are will be used to insure organizational growth

•Technology and data-driven assessment will be used to improve teaching and learning

•High expectations for students will be communicated to both students and parents

•High priority areas for learning include language arts mathematics, careers, and citizenship

Summary of School Improvement Plan #2

This plan maintains two separate goals.

•All students will improve reading comprehension across the curriculum

•All students will improve vocabulary across the curriculum

Summary of School Improvement Plan #3

•To raise our graduation rate by 5% from 87.%% to 92.5%

•To increase the English 10 pass rate by 5% from 78.5% to 83.5%.

•To increase the Algebra I pass rate by 5% from 69.0% to 74.0%

•For all content areas to use literacy strategies.

Summary of School Improvement Plan #4

This plan maintains two separate goals.

•All students will improve their reading comprehension skills across the curriculum.

•All students will improve writing application skills across the curriculum.

This school model was developed utilizing:Information from four School Improvement Plans;

Researching the words of Meier, Sizer, Marzono, and others;Personal experience and dreams.

Welcome to Washington High SchoolOur Vision for an Excellent School

The Perfect School

• Public

• Secondary

• 1:20 Student teacher ratio

• Support Staff that includes:• 1 IT staff member for every 250 students

• 1 Media Specialist for every 500 students

• 1 Paraprofessional for every student with severe disabilities

• 1 Paraprofessional for every 10 students with special needs

Washington High School

Mission Statement

The mission of our school will be to equip all students with the

necessary academic, social, and technological skills necessary to become responsible members in

society.

Ideal Facilities

• Interactive Whiteboards in every classroom

• iPad for each student

• Web camera and virtual capabilities in at least 1 classroom within each department

• WiFi capabilities throughout the school

• Attached lab to each Science classroom

• A school cafeteria modeled after:

• Palm Beach County School Cafeteria

White; 34%

Black; 27%

Hispanic 19%

Asian 12%

Other 8%

Student Demographics

White

Black

Hispanic

Asian

Other

Paid 36%

Reduced 28%

Free 36%

Free and Reduced Lunch

Paid

Reduced

Free

Stakeholders will work together to promote an excellent learning environment for all students.

Stakeholder CommitmentsTeachers Administration & School

BoardParents Students

Will use research-supported instructional practices

Will support staff, providing meaningful professional development opportunities

Will be committed and involved in the education of their child

Will respect all members of the school community

Will utilize technology to enrich curriculum and instruction

Will interact within the community, assessing needs and incorporating what they learn into the school curriculum and culture

Will be supportive of their student

Will be responsible for their learning in and out of the classroom

Will utilize data to drive instruction

Will ensure the physical structure of the school and it’s contents are maintained

Will address concerns to the teacher or administrator before small issues become large problems.

Will set goals – and work to achieve or surpass them

Will participate in Professional Development

Will provide technology resources that will enhance curriculum, instruction, and student learning

Will participate in the decision-making process when possible

Will participate in the decision-making process when possible

Will recognize that learning should be a life-long process and actively pursue new knowledge

Will recognize that learning should be a life-long process and actively pursue new knowledge

Will recognize that learning should be a life-long process and actively pursue new knowledge

Will learn that learning should be a life-long process and actively pursue new knowledge

Core Values

High Expectations

•We believe the school should provide support

for each individual learner, setting goals

and holding high expectations.

Collaboration Among All

Participants•We believe parents and

community members should actively participate

in the education of students.

•We believe teachers, administrators, and the

school board should gather data from

stakeholders to ensure the needs of the students,

families, and community are being met.

Rigorous and Relevant

Curriculum•We believe curriculum

should be rigorous, challenging each student

at his or her ability.

•We believe curriculum should show connections

between current coursework and future career opportunities.

•We believe data should be used to improve

teaching and learning.

Learning as a Life-Long Pursuit

•We believe one should continually seek new knowledge in order to be a more informed

citizen.

Curricular ProgramsOur school utilizes many curricular programs in addition to

the common core classes. 

Band

Choir

Orchestra

Family and Consumer Science

Foreign Language

Tech Ed

Robotics

Computer Science

Physical Education/Health

Through the use of these programs our students are able to choose elective courses that interest them.  This will give the students a chance to explore their talents beyond the common classroom setting.

Co-Curricular ProgramsIn addition to curricular programs, we offer after school

opportunities for students whom are interested.

Student Government

Student Council

Art Club

Science Olympiad

Newspaper

Yearbook

By being given a chance to join an after school activity, the student is able to become more involved with the school. In addition, the teachers who lead the programs will be given a chance to get to know the students outside of the classroom, creating a stronger relationship with them.

Budget GoalsTo fund all costs required by law or contract.

Competitive salaries for staff

Ultimate per pupil cost

Estimated Budget Breakdown

Sources:

http://education.stateuniversity.com

http://www.nhvweb.net

Curriculum-Teaching-Learning-Assessment

Philosophy We believe that all school

curriculum's should be student centered, standards based and should reflect the student-as-worker concept.

The curriculum should allow the student to succeed not only at their current grade level, but to also allow them to have success at future levels

Ideas taken from Ted Sizer's Coalition of Essential Schools.

Culturally DiverseThrough the use of fostering a sense of community and

shared vision we will be able to break down the barriers in our multi-cultural society.

1. We will make sure culturally diverse students are identified early on, starting as early as elementary school.

2. We will help teachers become knowledgeable about other cultures.

3. We will promote parent involvement

4. We will take interest in the students outside of class, in order to better learn about their cultures.

5. If needed students will be placed in English Learner Language courses.

Preparing Students for a Democratic Society

Through the use of communication and building community we will be able to better prepare our students to be

contributors in our democratic society.

1. Communication and respect will always be valued.

2. A system of representative student government that communicates directly with staff and administration will be maintained and valued.

3. Programs will be geared to college and/or career readiness.

4. Partnerships with local vocational schools will be created.

5. Sufficient special needs staff will be available to help children at all development levels.

Improving personal and professional growth of faculty and

staff

Improving personal and professional growth of faculty and

staff

TimelineProfessional Learning

Community Involvement

Staff will work together within Professional Learning Communities to set SMART Goals for each school year.

SMART Goals will be evaluated discussed at least once a month during PLC meetings.

SMART Goals are…

Specific

Measurable

Attainable

Realistic

Timely

Timeline

Media RelationsAdministrators will work with the media to advance the

following characteristics.

• Successful scores for our school on state tests.

• Graduation rates well above the national average.

• Readiness for college and/or careers.

• Quality and accomplishments of teachers and students in all programs.

• Parent and community involvement and connection to the school.

Potential Roadblocks