SIP Template - Charlotte-Mecklenburg...

School Improvement Plan

2014-20152013-2014 through 2014-2015

School Improvement Plans remain in effect for two years, but a School Leadership Team may amend as often as necessary or appropriate.

Draft Due: September 26, 2014 Final Copy Due: October 24, 2014

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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan ReportAlexander Graham Middle School Contact Information

School: Alexander Graham Middle School Courier Number: 399

Address:1800 Runnymede LnCharlotte, NC 28211 Phone Number: 980-343-5810

Fax Number: 980-343-5868

Learning Community

CentralSchool Website:

http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/alexandergrahamMS/Pages/Default.aspx

Principal: Mr. Robert Folk

Learning Community Superintendent: Ms. Kit Rea

School Improvement Team MembershipCommittee Position Name Email Address Date

ElectedTeacher Aiken, Alyce [email protected] 8/2013

Parent Allison, Carrie [email protected] 5/2014

Professional Development Facilitator Armstrong, Courtney [email protected] 8/2014

Administrator Bell, Andrew [email protected] 8/2014

Parent (PTO rep) Bolt, Katherine [email protected] 5/2014

Teacher Breuer, Brian D. [email protected] 8/2012

Teacher Busick, Michael W. [email protected] 8/2012

Teacher Caudill, Lora L. [email protected] 8/2013

Teacher Chapman, Kellie [email protected] 8/2014

Administrator Clark, Stacey C. [email protected] 8/2012

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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan ReportFacilitator Cobb, Deborah H. [email protected] 8/2012

Teacher Collins, Jennifer [email protected] 8/2014

Teacher Fullagar, Windy B. [email protected] 8/2012

Parent (PTO rep) Godwin, Amy [email protected] 5/2014

Teacher Goodrum, Brook M. [email protected] 8/2012

Parent Kroening, Jane [email protected] 5/2012

Teacher McCurry-Hopkin, Angelina [email protected] 8/2012

Teacher Monismith, Bradyn C. [email protected] 8/2012

Teacher Neumann, Marissa S. [email protected] 8/2012

Teacher Oates, Jessica [email protected] 8/2013

Teacher Assistant OHair-Smith, Amy [email protected] 8/2012

Parent Oliver, Jason [email protected] 5/2014

Parent Pappas, Catherine [email protected] 5/2013

Teacher Payne, Jayne M. [email protected] 8/2013

Parent Perry, Jay [email protected] 5/2013

Administrator Richards, Michelle B. [email protected] 8/2012

Principal Robert Folk [email protected]

Teacher Smith, Rebecca J. [email protected] 8/2012

Teacher Taylor, Jessica [email protected] 8/2013

mailto:[email protected]





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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan ReportVision Statement

District: CMS provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and productive life.

School: To be a middle school that ensures high levels of learning, is developmentally responsive, and is socially equitable for all students, staff, and families.

Mission Statement

District: The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.

School: To foster in our students a belief in their individual strengths, a love of learning, and a respect for self and others; all in a safe, positive and caring environment.

Shared Beliefs

Nurture the early adolescent in an atmosphere of caring and respect for all individuals.

Offer opportunities that provide for a wide range of student involvement and student recognition.

Minimize competition, but maximize participation in extra-curricular activities.

Recognize and reinforce individual strengths and capabilities.

Explicitly teach skills that will support student success. Integrate character and healthy living into our daily school

life. Provide opportunities for student leadership. Take responsibility for our students: These are our children

and we will not let them fail.

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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan Report

SMART Goals

Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.

Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours.

Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors.

100% of teachers demonstrate NC Standards based instructional development in content PLCs through Content Maps, Lesson Plans, and Student Work Products.

Increase the level of personalized learning within classroom lessons and student work products resulting in at least 85% of students reporting that they are engaged in school as measured by the CMS student survey.

Increase the percentage of students achieving their expected growth goals, as provided by the State of North Carolina, on the math and reading End-of-Grade Tests by 5%.

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Alexander Graham School Assessment Data Snapshot

Assessment Subgroup

2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012

% GLP % CCR % GLP%

CCR% GLP % CCR

Grade 06 EOG Composite All 69.4 64.2 60.9 76.3Grade 06 EOG Math All 68.8 64.6 61.9 84.9Grade 06 EOG Reading All 69.9 63.8 59.8 78.3Grade 07 EOG Composite All 65.4 58.0 60.6 71.3Grade 07 EOG Math All 62.2 57.9 57.2 85.8Grade 07 EOG Reading All 68.6 58.1 64.1 73.5Grade 08 EOG Composite All 72.4 65.7 62.7 79.0Grade 08 EOG Math All 63.2 58.3 56.4 93.4Grade 08 EOG Reading All 69.1 58.8 59.3 79.6Grade 08 EOG Science All 84.9 79.8 72.4 84.0EOC Math I All 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0School EOG Reading Composite All 69.2 60.2 61.1 77.1School EOG Math Composite All 64.8 60.3 58.6 87.8School EOG Science Composite All 84.9 79.8 72.4 84.0EOG Composite All 69.5 63.0 61.6 75.5EOC Composite All 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0School Composite All 71.0 64.8 63.3 83.4

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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan ReportProfile

SCHOOL PROFILE

Alexander Graham Middle School is located in the South Park area of Charlotte on Runnymede Lane. The school is part of the South Park campus that is composed of Selwyn Elementary, Alexander Graham Middle and Myers Park High School. We are the first junior high school formed in the state of North Carolina. We have been in our current location since 1957.

Alexander Graham Middle School is proud of our cultural and economic diversity. Of our 1,454 students, approximately 29% are African-American, 59% are White, 5% are Multi-Racial , 4% are American Indian, and 3% are Asian. 34% of our students are classified as free/reduced lunch. 20% of our students are certified AIG (Gifted) and 11% are considered Students with Disabilities (SWD). 3% of our students are categorized as Limited English Proficient (LEP).

The overall makeup of our staff has changed over the past two years, with many staff members seeking advanced degrees and enhanced professional development. 58% of our staff has 5+ years of experience. 43% hold advanced degrees and 15% are Nationally Board Certified. Our certified staff consists of 95 members.

Parent involvement is the cornerstone of success at Alexander Graham Middle School. We have a very active PTO and School Leadership Team. Our parents take pride in their involvement and support the school in many ways. Our annual Invest in Excellence campaign raises funds to support technology, purchase instructional supplies, and supply other much needed items for the school.

In 2006, Alexander Graham Middle School was recognized as a “School to Watch.” The recognition was handed down by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and The North Carolina Middle School Association. We received this recognition for being academically excellent, developmentally responsive and providing social equity. We were re-designated as a “School to Watch” in 2009 and in 2012.

Alexander Graham Middle School has also been recognized by the state of North Carolina for our growth on our End-of-Grade Tests. In 2005-06, we were recognized for achieving High Growth and were named a School of Progress. In 2006-07, we were recognized for achieving Expected Growth and were named a School of Distinction. In 2007-08, we achieved High Growth on the End-of-Grade Math Tests.

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In 2008-09, we met High Growth in Math and Expected Growth in Reading. In 2009-2010, we met High Growth goals on our EOG composite and were named a School of Distinction. From 2010-2014, we have exceeded High Growth goals on our EOG composite and are considered a School of Distinction. In addition, all subgroups met or exceeded growth goals for math and reading in 2014.

The true challenge we face at Alexander Graham Middle School is to meet all of our students at their current academic levels and challenge them to reach higher. We must enrich and stretch our instruction to meet the needs of high achieving students. We must ensure that our students “in the middle” receive the needed support with high expectations for development and learning. We must remediate and differentiate our instruction to meet the needs of all students performing below grade level. Our goal is for all of our students to achieve high growth goals in academic content while developing healthy emotional and social habits in the middle years of education.

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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan ReportStrategic Plan 2018: For a Better Tomorrow

Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready

Four focus areas:I. College- and career-readiness

II. Academic growth/high academic achievementIII. Access to rigorIV. Closing achievement gaps

Goal 2: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforce

Five focus areas:I. Proactive recruitment

II. Individualized professional developmentIII. Retention/quality appraisalsIV. Multiple career pathwaysV. Leadership development

Goal 3: Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses,faith-based groups and community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child

Three focus areas:I. Family engagement

II. Communication and outreachIII. Partnership development

Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, cultural competency and customer service

Five focus areas:I. Physical safety

II. Social and emotional healthIII. High engagementIV. Cultural competencyV. Customer service

Goal 5: Optimize district performance and accountability bystrengthening data use, processes and systems

Four focus areas:I. Effective and efficient processes and systems

II. Strategic use of district resourcesIII. Data integrity and useIV. School performance improvement

Goal 6: Inspire and nurture learning, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship through technology and strategic school redesign

Four focus areas:I. Learning everywhere, all the time

II. Innovation and entrepreneurshipIII. Strategic school redesignIV. Innovative new schools

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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan ReportSMART Goal (1):Duty Free Lunch for Teachers

Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.

Strategic Plan Goal: Recruit, develop, and retain a premier workforce.Strategic Plan Focus Area: RetentionNavigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 7

At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5

Successful completion of Math I in grade 9

Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam

Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT

Data Used: Master Schedule, Time Schedule

Strategies (determined by what data) Task Task Task (PD)

Point Person(title/name)

Evidence of Success(Student Impact)

Funding(estimated cost / source)

Personnel Involved

Timeline(Start—End) Interim

Dates

1. Develop and Implement a Master Schedule with a duty free period for teachers to have lunch.

Principal - Robert Folk

Collaborative planning and lunch periods that produce high levels of teaching and learning

$0.00 Admin TeamStudent Services TeamTeachers

August 2014 – June 2015

2. Create a supervision structure for students to have lunch in a safe and orderly school environment

Principal - Robert Folk

Student lunch periods that are safe, supportive, and orderly



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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan ReportSMART Goal (2): Duty Free Instructional Planning Time

Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week,to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours.

Strategic Plan Goal: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college ready.

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic Growth/High Academic AchievementNavigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in







Data Used: Master Schedule, PLC Team agendas and minutes





Personnel Involved


Dates

1. Develop and Implement a Master Schedule with a duty free instructional planning period of at least five hours per week for teachers to collaboratively plan for instructional units and lessons.

Principal –Robert Folk

Collaborative planning periods that produce high levels of teaching and learning



2. Provide a planning structure for professional development and instructional planning.

Create a planning schedule and calendar.

Monitor staff participation in learning team meetings and professional development sessions.

Principal –Robert Folk

Weekly meeting minutesWork products from professional development sessions

$0.00 Admin TeamRichards, Clark, BellInstructional TeamCobb, DuganGrade Level Teachers


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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan ReportSMART Goal (3): Anti-Bullying / Character Education

Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors.

Strategic Plan Goal: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, customer service, and cultural competence.

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Physical Safety, Social and Emotional HealthNavigator Pathway:

Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3

At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7





Data Used: Survey Results, Student Products, Activity Schedule





Personnel Involved


Dates

1. Encourage students to be aware of the impact of their words and actions on the lives of others and to set goals for a purposeful life.

Michelle RichardsCounseling Staff - Dannielle BlountJessica ConleySusan Billmire

Student Unity Team

100% of our students increase the use of kind words and acts of kindness through individual and group practice as measured by implementation projects.

$500.00 StaffStudent Unity Leadership TeamStudent BodyAdmin Team PTA Leadership

October 2014 –June 2015

2. To create a culture of caring and kindness through the promotion and actions of school initiatives for recognizing positive actions and positive behavior.

Michelle RichardsCounseling Staff - Dannielle BlountJessica ConleySusan Billmire

Student Unity Team

95% of students will report that they feel respected by other students as measured by the CMS Student Survey.

$500.00 StaffStudent Unity Leadership TeamStudent BodyAdmin Team PTA Leadership

October 2014 –June 2015

3. To create a program (through Love Michelle Richards To increase the student’s $1000.00 Staff August 2014

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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan Reportand Logic) that will develop good character in our students in order to become responsible and caring citizens.

Implementation of a School-Wide Honor Code which teaches values of Honesty, Integrity, and Responsibility

Counseling Staff - Dannielle BlountJessica ConleySusan Billmire

Student Unity Team

knowledge on core ethical values (civility, responsibility, respect, good sportsmanship) in the educational environment by 100% as measured by implementation projects.

95% of students will report that they feel respected by other students as measured by the CMS Student Survey.

Student Unity Leadership TeamStudent BodyAdmin Team PTA Leadership

– June 2015

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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan ReportSMART Goal (4): 100% of teachers demonstrate NC Standards based instructional development in content PLCs

through Content Maps, Lesson Plans, and Student Work Products.Strategic Plan Goal: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for

every child to graduate career and college ready.Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic Growth/High Academic Achievement, Access to Rigor,Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in







Data Used: Staff and Student Work Products, Professional Development Training, Class Observations





Personnel Involved

Timeline(Start—End) Interim Dates

1. Provide a planning structure for professional development and instructional development.

Create a planning schedule and calendar.

Monitor staff participation in learning team meetings and professional development sessions.

Academic Facilitator -CobbMath Facilitator - DuganProfessional Development Facilitator - Armstrong

Weekly meeting minutesWork products from professional development sessions

$1,000 Administrative Team -Richards, Clark, BellInstructional Team -Cobb, Dugan, ArmstrongGrade Level Teachers


2. Support the content learning team instructional planning process.

Provide guidance and resources to learning teams for NC Standards.

Attend learning team meetings and collaborate with team members.

Create content maps for all content areas.


Complete unit mapping guides, lesson plans, and student work products that demonstrate best instructional practices and NC Standards development.

$1,000 Administrative Team -Richards, Clark, BellInstructional Team -Cobb, Dugan,


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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan Report Promote teacher models of best

practices for student learning and achievement through Common Core practices.

ArmstrongGrade Level Teachers

3. Provide targeted professional development for NC Standards through PLC groups.


NC Reading, Writing, and Math Standard work samples

Professional Development Content MapsPD Course Completion

$0.00 All Certified Staff


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SMART Goal (5): Increase the level of personalized learning within classroom lessons and student work products resulting in at least 85% of students reporting that they are engaged in school as measured by the CMS student survey.

Strategic Plan Goal: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college ready.

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic Growth/High Academic Achievement, Access to Rigor, Closing Achievement GapsNavigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in







Data Used: Academic Enrichment and Recovery Schedules, MAP, AIMS web





Personnel Involved

Timeline(Start—End) Interim Dates

1. Provide professional development of proven instructional strategies to increase student engagement and learning in the classroom by using Interdisciplinary studies, Discovery Education, and PEAK learning activities


Formal Observation DataWalk-Through Observation DataPLC Content MapsLesson Plans

$1,000.00 Administrative Team -Richards, Clark, BellInstructional Team -Cobb, Dugan, ArmstrongTech FacilitatorGrade Level Teachers


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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan Report2. Build and Implement Academic Enrichment and Recovery for all grade levels.

Build and Implement 7th/8th grade enrichment classes focused on literacy development, high school readiness, and extensions of the NC standards.

Build and Implement 6th grade enrichment classes focused on literacy development.

Build and Implement Academic Recovery schedule based on Literacy and Math interventions

Principal -FolkAP - BellAP - ClarkAP - Richards

Master Schedule

Academic Enrichment Grade Level Plans/Groups

Academic Recovery Grade Level Plans/Groups

$1,000.00 Administrative TeamCounseling TeamGrade Level Teaching Teams






$0.00 All Certified Staff


4. Utilize MAP, Triumph Learning, AIMS web for academic enrichment, recovery, and progress monitoring

Schedule computer lab time for MAP testing

Train teachers and students Create and implement

assignments for AE Set goals and monitor student

progress with AIMS web

Academic Facilitator-CobbMath Facilitator-DuganAP-ClarkPD Facilitator-Armstrong

MAP DataTriumph Learning DataAIMS web Data

$1,000.00 RTI Leadership TeamTech FacilitatorGrade Level Teachers


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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan ReportSMART Goal (6): Increase the percentage of students achieving their expected growth goals, as provided by the

State of North Carolina, on the math and reading End-of-Grade Tests by 5% .Strategic Plan Goal: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every

child to graduate career and college ready.Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic Growth/High Academic Achievement, Access to Rigor, Closing Achievement Gaps,

College and Career ReadinessNavigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in







Data Used: EVAAS, Student Score Predictions, EOG





Personnel Involved


Dates

1. Utilize CMS Data Portal, MAP, and AIMS web to identify and set expected growth scores for all students.

Train teachers to use Teacher Portal/MAP/AIMS web

Review expected growth goals Set growth goals with students Progress Monitor


End of Grade Test DataMAP DataAIMS web Data

$0.00 Administrative Team- FolkRichards, Clark, Dugan, BellTech FacilitatorRTI Leadership TeamGrade Level Teachers

Quarterly11/2014-6/2015

2. Utilize EVAAS and AIMS web to monitor at-risk student academic placement and progress.

Share information with faculty Schedule Extended Day and AR

Academic Facilitator-CobbMath Facilitator-Dugan

End of Grade Test DataMAP DataAIMS web Data

$0.00 Administrative Team- FolkRichards, Clark, Dugan, BellTech Facilitator

Quarterly11/2014-6/2015

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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan Reportclasses AP-

ClarkPD Facilitator-Armstrong

RTI Leadership TeamGrade Level Teachers

3. Utilize Inclusive/co-teaching Practices so that SWD receive additional support in grade level classrooms.

Schedule co-teaching classes Continue training for EC and

General Ed teachers with co-teaching.

Provide support and professional development to staff.

Principal –FolkAP- MichelleRichardsCompliance Facilitator - Morse

Co-Teaching Schedule and PlacementProfessional Development training and support

$0.00 ICT Support

District EC Training Staff

Regular ED and EC co-teachers

Quarterly11/2014-6/2015





$0.00 All Certified Staff August 2014 – June 2015

5. Utilize MAP, Triumph Learning, AIMS web for academic enrichment, recovery, and progress monitoring

Schedule computer lab time for MAP testing

Train teachers and students Create and implement

assignments for AE Set goals and monitor student

progress with AIMS web


MAP DataTriumph Learning DataAIMS web Data

$1,000.00 RTI Leadership TeamTech FacilitatorGrade Level Teachers


6. Provide professional development of proven instructional strategies to increase student engagement and

Academic FacilitatorCobbMath Facilitator - Dugan

Formal Observation DataWalk-Through Observation DataPLC Content Maps

$1,000.00 Administrative Team -Richards, Clark, BellInstructional Team -Cobb, Dugan,


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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan Reportlearning in the classroom by using Common Core Interdisciplinary studies and PEAK learning activities

Professional Development Facilitator - Armstrong

Lesson Plans ArmstrongGrade Level Teachers

7. Utilize available data through multiple sources to schedule academically high risk students in the extended day Bulldogs Matter program.

Develop program model Implement program Evaluate and modify program

Principal-FolkAdministrator-Richards

Teachers-MonismithBusick

EOG DataAIMS web DataProgram Attendance DataAcademic Grades

$20,000(Extended Day Funds)

$40,000(Crossroads Corp)

PrincipalFolkGrade Level TeachersBulldog Matters StaffCrossRoadsCommunity Volunteers

October 2014 – May 2015

8. Use MAP and AIMS web for implementing assessments.

Use the program to develop assessments throughout the year in math and reading.

Use assessment information to plan and deliver instruction.


MAP DataAIMS web DataCommon Assessments

$500.00 Administrative Team- FolkRichards, Clark, Dugan, BellTech FacilitatorRTI Leadership TeamGrade Level Teachers


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Mastery Grading Procedures Plan – Alexander Graham Middle SchoolStrategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment

for every child to graduate college- and career-ready.Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievementNavigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in







Data Used: MAP Assessments, Informal and Formal Assignments, Content Assessments, EOGStrategies (determined by what data)

Task Task Task (PD)




Personnel Involved


Dates

1. Common assessments At minimum, 4 common formal

assessments are given and are aligned to content standards.

Teachers may use School Net for common assessments

Assessment components will be broken down by objective

PLC leaders will facilitate weekly meetings that focus on concepts of backward design and data analysis

PLC common assessments uploaded to Google Docs

Instructional leaders review and monitor PLC common assessments

Principal - Folk

AF/PD/Math Facilitators – Cobb, Dugan, Armstrong

Lead Content Teachers

Instructional Staff

Quality and alignment of assessments will improve. Planning and pacing will be more strategic.

Improved student performance of all final exams through effective PLC planning and collaboration.

Demonstrated academic growth. Evidence of retesting for content mastery.

$1,000 for scanners

Administrative Team

Instructional Team

Teaching Faculty

Facilitators

Aug 2014Oct 2014Jan 2015March 2015May 2015

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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan Report PLC pacing calendars for

lesson design and assessments on shared drive

1. Data disaggregation PD provided to aid PLC in

analyzing data Assessment data of student

mastery is compiled and discussed in grade level department meetings.

Students will analyze data to improve performance and set goals

Assessment data is analyzed to determine effectiveness of assessment questions

Data used to group and differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs.

Teachers will communicate with parents through various sources regarding skills that are not mastered

Principal - Folk



Instructional Staff

Demonstrated academic growth. Evidence of retesting for content mastery.

Data used to plan for differentiated instruction. Common assessment data trackers demonstrate greater mastery among student body.

Assessment quality will be continuously improved.

Student data analysis will empower students to take ownership of their learning

$0.00 Administrative Team

Instructional Team

Teaching Faculty

Facilitators


3. Flexible grouping Remediation and extension

period built into school day and to be driven by data results.

Strategic scheduling based on EOG test scores

Use assessment data to group students according to ability.

Principal - Folk



Demonstrated academic growth. Evidence of grouping and strategic placement in content and AE period.

Remediation instruction much more targeted and strategic to increase overall mastery.Students who have demonstrated mastery will be


Instructional Team

Facilitators


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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan ReportInstructional Staff

provided with better quality extension opportunities.

4. Additional learning opportunities

If a student earns below an 84% on any formal assessment, the student will have the opportunity for additional practice to achieve mastery up to a maximum score of 84%.

Principal -Folk

Grade Level Administrators-Richards, Clark, Bell

Improved mastery of objectives and grades evidenced by content assessment performance and MAP assessment data.


Instructional Team

Teaching Faculty

Facilitators

Counselors


5. Late and make-up work

A student who misses homework or other assignments or due dates because of absences, whether excused or unexcused, must be allowed to make up work.

It is the student’s responsibility to make arrangements for completing the work within five school days of the student’s return.

A teacher may choose to provide extended time for a student to complete missing assignments.

Students should be encouraged to attend tutoring with their teachers following an absence to ensure students get the academic support

Principal -Folk


Improved mastery of objectives and grades evidenced by content assessment performance and MAP assessment data.

Greater student accountability to make-up work.

An understanding among all staff, students, and parents regarding CMS and school grading expectations.


Instructional Team

Teaching Faculty

Counselors


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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan Reportthey need to stay current in their studies.

If the student was present in the class on the due date, the work may be given less credit.

6. Grade reporting

Grades for all assignments must be entered in the grade book within ten (10) school days of the assignment due date. This includes make-up work. (Note: Grades for long term assignments/projects and work turned in late are excluded from the 10 day posting requirement.)

Grade Level Administrators will monitor PowerSchool to ensure timeliness of grade posting

Principal -Folk


Grade book data in Power School. Evidence of communication between teachers and parents, allowing more proactive engagement.

Reduced failure rates due to increased number of assessments allowing students to show evidence of mastery


Instructional Team

Teaching Faculty

Counselors


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2014-2015 Alexander Graham Middle School Improvement Plan ReportAlexander Graham Middle School – 600-399 Waiver Requests

Request for Waiver

1. Insert the waivers you are requesting

Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size (grades 4-12)

2. Please identify the law, regulation or policy from which you are seeking an exemption.

115C-301 (c and d) Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size

3. Please state how the waiver will be used.

Class size will be adjusted to address student individual instructional needs through flexible grouping of students in the most effective utilization of teaching teams. Maximum teaching load will be used to allow teachers in specific areas of the curriculum to teach students designated for specific skill needs and to address the large number of students requesting elective classes.

4. Please state how the waiver will promote achievement of performance goals.

This waiver will allow more flexibility in grouping students to meet their abilities and needs and thus should enhance their achievement on the performance goals.

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