Greenacres Middle School School Improvement Plan Gr. 6-8 2220 Airline Drive Bossier City, LA 71111 Arthur James 318-549-6215
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SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN CROSSWALK Table of Contents for SIP [Schoolwide Components NCLB Section 1114 (b)(1)(A-J)] [School Improvement Plan NCLB Section 1116(b)(3)(A)(i-x)]
Each school operating a schoolwide program must include all ten components in their plan. All schoolwide schools in improvement status must include the ten requirements for schools in improvement.
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Ten Components of a Schoolwide Program
"Tools" Pages
Ten Requirements of a School Improvement Plan
Your SIP Pages
1. A comprehensive needs assessment of the entire school based on information which includes the achievement of children in relation to the State academic content standards and the State student academic achievement standards.
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1. An effective needs assessment
2. Schoolwide Reform Strategies
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2. A strategy for school improvement is a method for achieving the identified objectives. (e.g., using graphic organizers, visual imagery, and summarization).
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Scientifically Based Research (ESEA; Title IX, Part A) is research that involves the application of rigorous, systematic, and objective procedures to obtain reliable and valid knowledge relevant to education activities and programs.
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3. Instruction by Highly Qualified Teachers
Rubric, Page 80
3. Provide an assurance that the instruction will be provided by highly qualified teachers.
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In addition, job-embedded professional development will be directed to address the needs of teachers and other staff members in the school to ensure academic achievement problems are identified for improvement.
4. High quality and ongoing professional development for –
Teachers
Principals
Paraprofessionals
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4. Effective Professional incorporates the following:
Focuses on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of teachers, administrators, and other school employees so all students can learn and perform at high levels
Creates a learning community in which substantive professional development is linked primarily to content knowledge and instructional strategies Provides opportunities for job-embedded professional development Provides plans for follow-up and support to ensure teacher/student learning Focuses on student needs Prepares educators to demonstrate high expectations for all student learning
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Development
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N/A
5. Strategies to attract high-quality highly qualified teachers to high-need schools
Attached to School Improvement Plans
5. Provide a District plan or policy Teacher Quality Strategies (plan for attracting high quality teachers)
N/A
Identify revision date on School Policy chart, page 15 of SIP.
6. Strategies to increase parent involvement
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6. Effective family involvement:
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(Such as family literacy services)
7. Plans for assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood programs to local elementary school programs. (Such as Head Start, Even Start, Early Reading First, or a State-run preschool program)
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http://www.ed.gov/policy/elsec /guid/preschoolguidance.pdf
7. Serving Preschool Children Under Title I Non-Regulatory Guidance: Section B-11.
Professional development
Teacher classroom visits
Children portfolios
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8. Measures to include teachers in the decisions regarding the use of academic assessments in order to provide information on, and to improve, the achievement of individual students and the overall instructional program.
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Curriculum Section, pages 56 – 69
Rubric, pages 78 – 81
9. Activities to ensure that students who experience difficulty mastering proficient or advanced levels of academic achievement standards are provided effective, timely additional assistance which shall include measures to ensure that student difficulties are identified on a timely basis and to provide sufficient information on which to base effective assistance.
56 – 69
10. Coordination and integration of Federal, State, and local services and programs
70 – 72
8. What processes are in place for administrator(s) to identify teachers’ professional development needs related to content, instructional strategies, and classroom assessment?
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The SIP must present the actual people who will see the activities have taken place, not only the trainer, model provider, or a group of people, but those who will be responsible for setting them up and ensuring they are completed.
9. The Administration monitors the Taught Curriculum
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Teacher teams, with the SIT and School Support Team improves the Taught Curriculum
10. Effective coordination of resources
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Louisiana Critical Goals Critical Goal (CG)
Your SIP Page Number
CG1. Students enter Kindergarten ready to learn. Measure: Percentage of Kindergarteners Meeting Benchmark on DIBELS Screening CG2. Students are literate by the third grade. Measure: Percentage of Third Graders Earning Basic and Above on iLEAP English Language Arts Assessment CG3. Students will enter fourth grade on time. Measure: Percentage of Students Earning Consecutive Promotion from Kindergarten through Fourth Grade CG4. Students perform at or above grade level in English Language Arts by eighth grade. Measure: Percentage of Eighth Graders at Basic and Above on LEAP English Language Arts Assessment CG5. Students perform at or above grade level in math by eighth grade. Measure: Percentage of Eighth Graders at Basic and Above on LEAP Mathematics Assessment CG6. Students will graduate on time. Measure: Cohort Graduation Rate (Percentage of Students Graduating in Four Years) CG7. Students will enroll in post – secondary education or graduate workforce – ready. Measure: Percentage of First Time Freshmen (High School Graduates Enrolling in Post – Secondary Institutions) CG8. Students will successfully complete at least one year of post – secondary education. Measure: The percentage of first time freshman achieving sophomore status within two years of entering post – secondary education CG9. Achieve all eight Critical Goals, regardless of race or class. Measure: Subgroup performance of each of the Goals will be assessed to monitor progress on this goal. 9
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TABLE OF CONTENTS DATA PORTFOLIO ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… DISTRICT ASSURANCE………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… FEDERAL/STATE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS AND/OR INITIATIVES……………………………………………………………… SCHOOL POLICIES AND PARTNERSHIPS…………………………………………………………………………………………………. DATA TRIANGULATION SHEETS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. DATA COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT: SUMMARY REPORT……………………………………………………………….
TOTAL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FOR RESTRICTED AND DISCRETIONARY FUNDS…………..
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DATA PORTFOLIO The following items should make up the Data Portfolio (to be kept on file at the school): o Subgroup Component Report and Principal’s Report Card for the last three years. o Summary of Findings of Survey Data and all source documents. (Teachers, Parents, Students, and Principal) May be completed online. If Parent sample size is inadequate, there must be Parent Focus Group(s). o Summary of Findings of Interview Data and all source documents. (Principal, Counselor, and Teachers) (Not Optional for Schools in School Improvement) o Summary of Findings of Focus Group Data and all source documents. (Teachers, Students, and Parents) (Not Optional for Schools in School Improvement) o Copy of the Data Triangulation Form o Comprehensive Needs Assessment: Final Report o DRA or DIBELS Reports o Data Analysis Template (Trend Data history, Discipline/Behavior history, etc.) o Data Notebook (for schools participating in School Analysis Model-SAM 2000 or LANA online) o Cognitive Summary Data (iLEAP, LEAP/GEE, ACT, PSAT, etc.) o Citation from monitoring of Federal Programs – if applicable (e.g., Special Education and corresponding Corrective Action Plans) o Scholastic Audit Next Steps, if applicable.
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DISTRICT ASSURANCE
For schools in School Improvement and in the SIG Tiers, I hereby certify that this plan was developed with the assistance of a District Assistance Team and State-level School Support Team in collaboration with the School Improvement Team.
I hereby certify that this plan was designed to improve student achievement with input from all stakeholders.
I assure that the school-level personnel, including subgroup representatives responsible for implementation of this plan, have collaborated in the writing of the plan.
I hereby certify that this plan has all of the following components:
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A statement of the school's mission
Evidence of the use of a comprehensive needs assessment, which should include the following data analysis information: -
Data Triangulation tables
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Data Comprehensive Needs Assessment Summary Report
Goals and measurable objectives
Scientifically based research methods, strategies, and activities that guide curriculum content, instruction, and assessment
Professional Development components aligned with assessed needs and strategies to attract and keep high quality teachers
Plans for transitioning pre-school children to local elementary school programs
Family and community involvement activities aligned with assessed needs
Evaluation strategies that include methods to measure progress of implementation
Coordination of fiscal resources and analysis of school budget (possible redirection of funds)
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I further certify that the information contained in this assurance is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
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Superintendent's signature
Principal's signature
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District Assistance or School Support Team Leader
Chair, School Improvement Team
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FEDERAL/STATE INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS AND/OR INITIATIVES (Place a check or X in the status area for each program implemented at your school)
Program List: (including during- and after-school programs)
Currently Using
No. of Years
Career to Work
_#_
Extended Day Program
_#_
HIPPY
_#_
INTECH
_#_
INTECH 2 Science
_#_
INTECH Social Studies
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La GEAR-UP
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LaSIP
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LEAD TECH
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Math/Science Partnership
_#_
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Proposed Program
Deleted Program
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Pre-School Program (s)
_#_
School-to-Work
_#_
The Strategic Instruction Model (SIM)
_#_
Other: Math Design Collaborative (MDC)
_4_
Other: Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC)
x
List Supplemental Educational Services provided for your students (Title I schools in SI 3 and above): •
Language!, BRIDGES, Success Strategies, RTI, AIM
List the Distance Learning (i.e., web-based, satellite) courses provided for your students: •
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SCHOOL POLICIES AND PARTNERSHIPS
Policy
Policy #/Bulletin #
Date revised
Copy on file at school?
Crisis Management (emergency/evacuation plan)
§ 339/741
08/2014
Yes
No
Discipline/Behavior Plan (Juvenile Justice Reform Act requirement)
§ 1301/741 and § 1127/741
08/2014
Yes
No
Family Involvement Policy
§ 1903/741 and § 1118/Title I
08/2014
Yes
No
Security Procedures (metal detectors, etc.)
§ 339/741
08/2014
Yes
No
Safe and Drug-Free Prevention Activities
§ 1127/741 and § 2305/741
08/2014
Yes
No
Student Code of Conduct
§ 1115/741
08/2014
Yes
No
Teacher Quality Strategies (plan for attracting high quality teachers)
§ 1114/Title I
08/2014
Yes
No
Transition Plan for Pre-School Children
§ 1114/Title I
N/A
Yes
No
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University
Northwestern State University, Louisiana State University-Shreveport
Technical Institute
Bossier Parish Technical School
Feeder School(s)
Apollo Elementary, Legacy Elementary, WT Lewis Elementary, Bossier Elementary, Plantation Park Elementary
Community
Barksdale Air Force
Business/Industry
Citizens Bank, Mosley Rogers Title Co, Century 21 United, Allstate Insurance, Colonial Mortgage
Private Grants Other
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Data Triangulation – Strengths
Strength: 6th and 7th grade ELA-Vocabulary Contributing Factors (200 characters)
Instrument Domains/Sub domains
Contributing Factor:
Domain: 500, 200
Effective use of instructional practices, Core Concepts/LEAP Achiever assessments, Accelerated Reader, DOL
Sub domain: 220,510, 530, 540
Data Type
Findings*
(200 characters) State Assessment, SLT assessments, Core Concepts Screeners, STAR reports
(500 characters)
Attitudinal
1. LEAP scores 2. Teacher observations and lesson plans 3. Grades from Core Concepts/LEAP Achiever tests and quizzes 4. STAR data
Strength: 8th grade ELA- Knowledge and Use of Language Conventions Contributing Factor: Core Concepts/LEAP Achiever, DOL, My Access, Effective use of instructional practices
Domain: 500, 200, 600 Sub domain: 540, 530, 220, 640
State Assessment, Computer generated reports, common assessments
Attitudinal
1. LEAP scores 2. Computer generated reports 3. Common Assessment data 4. Core Concepts Reports 5. My Access Reports
Strength: 8th grade Math- Major Content 18
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Contributing Factor: Math Discovery, RTI, Instructional time (Pacing Guide), Accelerated Math, Core Concepts
Domain: 200, 500, 700 Sub domain: 220, 520 540, 740
LEAP, Computer program generated results, tests
Attitudinal
1. LEAP scores 2. Computer generated reports 3. Content mastery assessment 4. Common Assessment Data
*Must list at least three findings to justify Contributing Factors Refer to Louisiana Needs Analysis (LANA) page 50 Table 52 Domain and Sub domain codes
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Data Triangulation – Weaknesses
Weakness: 6th , 7th, & 8th grade ELA- Written Expression Contributing Factors (200 characters)
Instrument Domains/Sub domains
Contributing Factor:
Domain: 700, 800
High percentage of students with low-level reading and writing ability and low-level comprehension, lack of student motivation for independent writing, insufficient practice
Sub domain: 740,810
Data Type
Findings*
(200 characters) LEAP, My Access for 8th Grade
(500 characters)
Attitudinal
1. LEAP scores 2. Computer generated reports from My Access and Illuminate 3. STAR Reports
Weakness: 6th & 8th grade Math: Modeling & Application
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Contributing Factor:
Domain: 500, 600
Insufficient practice and/or feedback on CR items, potential skill gaps, lack of conceptual understanding
Sub domain: 510, 520, 610
LEAP, Common assessments, STAR Math
Attitudinal
1. LEAP scores 2. Common assessment data 3. Computer generated reports from Illuminate and STAR Math
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Weakness: 7th grade Math- Major Content Contributing Factor: Weakness in algebraic understanding, potential skill gaps, lack of fluency
Domain: 600 700 Sub domain: 610, 630 740
Attitudinal STAR math tests, LEAP, unit assessments
1. LEAP scores 2. STAR Math data 3. Unit assessment data
*Must list at least three findings to justify Contributing Factors Refer to Louisiana Needs Analysis (LANA) page 50 Table 52 Domain and Sub domain codes-
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DATA COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT: SUMMARY REPORT For Title I Schools: ELA and Math by subgroups should be primary when considering weaknesses that will lead to the goals in the SIP.
Part Ia: Rank-order the identified areas of strength (3-5) from the student performance (cognitive data), behavior, attendance, dropout data, and/or graduation index and indicate the supporting data sources:
STRENGTHS (100 characters per box)
DATA SOURCE (100 characters per box)
1. 6th and 7th grade ELA-Vocabulary
State Assessment, SLT assessments, Core Concepts Screeners, STAR reports
2. 8th grade ELA- Knowledge and Use of Language
State Assessment, Computer generated reports, common assessments, STAR reports
Conventions 3. 8th grade Math- Major Content
LEAP scores, observations, Common Assessment Data
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strengths:
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE STRENGTHS DATA SOURCE (100 characters per box) (100 characters per box) 1. Effective use of instructional practices, Core
Concepts/LEAP Achiever assessments, Accelerated Reader, DOL
2. Core Concepts/LEAP Achiever, DOL, My Access, Effective
use of instructional practices
1. LEAP scores 2. Teacher observations and lesson plans 3. Grades from Core Concepts/LEAP Achiever tests and quizzes 4. STAR data 3. LEAP scores 4. Computer generated reports 5. Common Assessment data 6. Core Concepts Reports 7. My Access Reports
8. Math Discovery, RTI, Instructional time (Pacing Guide), Accelerated Math, Core Concepts
1. LEAP scores 2. Computer generated reports 3. Content mastery assessment 4. Common Assessment Data
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DATA COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT: SUMMARY REPORT Part Ib: Rank-order the identified areas of weakness (3-5) from the student performance (cognitive data), behavior, attendance, dropout data, and/or graduation index and indicate the supporting data sources:
WEAKNESSES (100 characters per box)
DATA SOURCE (100 characters per box)
1. 6th , 7th, & 8th grade ELA- Written Expression
LEAP, My Access for 8th Grade
2. 6th & 8th grade Math: Modeling & Application
LEAP, Common assessments, STAR Math
3. 7th grade Math- Major Content
STAR math tests, LEAP, unit assessments
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Part IIb. List the contributing factors from the cognitive, attitudinal/perceptual, behavioral, and archival data of the previously identified weaknesses:
CONTRIBUTING FACTORS TO THE WEAKNESSES DATA SOURCE (100 characters per box) (100 characters per box) 1. High percentage of students with low-level reading and
writing ability and low-level comprehension, lack of student motivation for independent writing, insufficient practice
2. Insufficient practice and/or feedback on CR items, potential skill gaps, lack of conceptual understanding
3. Weakness in algebraic understanding, potential skill gaps, lack of fluency
1. LEAP scores 2. Computer generated reports from My Access and Illuminate 3. STAR Reports
1. LEAP scores 2. Common assessment data 3. Computer generated reports from Illuminate and STAR Math
1. LEAP scores 2. STAR Math data 3. Unit assessment data
The identified weaknesses will lead to the goals. The contributing factors of the weaknesses will lead to the strategies.
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School Performance Score Chart Site Code
008016
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School
Greenacres Middle School
2009-10 Baseline SPS
District
Bossier Parish
89.0
Performance Label
Letter Grade B
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Action Plan - Activities indicated should address all subgroups GOAL 1
English Language Arts: By 2016-2017, 80% or more of the students will reach high standards, attaining proficiency or better, in ELA.
Louisiana Critical Goal (CG):
CG1
CG2
CG3
Research-Based Strategy 1:
RTI
JEPD
DDD
CG4 MEL
CG5 CA
CG6 SIM
CG7
CG8
CG9
UDL
Provide an explanation for not selecting one of the three recommended strategies: Indicator of Implementation (250 Characters): Up to 6
Procedures for Evaluating Indicators of Implementation (250 Characters): Up to 6
1.1 Computer Testing
1.1 Teachers monitor student’s progress with computer based programs. Parents are aware and can monitor students progress because the program can be accessible from home.
1.2 Increased scores in comprehension, vocabulary, and written expression.
1.2 Lesson plans, classroom observations, and computerized data from common assessments, LEAP Achiever, and STAR are used to assess student progress.
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1.3 Weekly PLCs to develop Common Formative Assessments and data analysis to ensure that the standards are aligned with instruction and assessment.
1.3 PLC documentation forms and common assessment data from illuminate as well as lesson plans illustrate performance towards meeting this goal.
OBJECTIVES (150 Characters): Up to 3
DESIRED OUTCOMES (150 Characters):
1.1
To increase 6th grade ELA scores
To exceed the rate of 62% proficiency from prior year
1.2
To increase 7th grade ELA scores
To exceed to the rate of 68% proficiency from prior year
1.3
To increase 8th grade ELA scores
To exceed the rate of 78% proficiency from prior year
Activity (1500 Characters)
Responsible Person
Start Date
Completion Date
Estimated Cost
(100 Characters)
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Funding Source
My Access-a writing program utilized by all 8th grade students and to be expanded into 6th and 7th grade this year. Students type their essays into the My Access computer program and are turned in and scored immediately on a 6 point scale. They are given feedback on every area of their writing and have opportunities to correct and resubmit their essay. My Access contains a prewriting feature as well.
Faculty
8/2016
5/2017
Funded by the district
Accelerated Reader-an ongoing program that spans form the beginning of the nine weeks until the end of the nine weeks. The students are presented a goal which has to be achieved by reading selections fitted to their reading ability. Students are than tested on comprehension by taking the test via a computer program. The program is non-discriminatory in selection. All students regardless of reading abilities are participating in the AR program. Success Strategies/Bridges Classes- students are screened to participate in the class. The class size is kept at 25 or below. Selfpaced curriculum in this classroom allows students to work on different objectives in which the software is divided. Students work their way through the objectives, practice each objective, participate in exercises and test out of each lesson. If they do not score high enough on the test, they must return to the practice and exercise portion of the program and retest until they can show mastery. American Reader- a program that is designed to increase reading levels. The program builds stronger reading skills in comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, and analyzing information. Students are identified through needs analysis and scheduled into the library to participate in the program.
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T1S1
Language!- A teacher-directed and scaffolded program for low performing students. This program is designed to teach word identification and vocabulary.
Faculty
8/2016
5/2017
Faculty
8/2016
5/2017
Funded by the district
T1S1
Leap Achiever/Mechanics- a computer-based program that is assigned to all students. Upon entering 6th grade, students are enrolled in the program and mapped to classes for ELA, Math, and Science. All teachers are trained in the program. The program is managed by pre and post tests and assignment reports, student summary reports, and standards reports. Jane Schaeffer Writing Program- all ELA teachers have been trained in this writing model and are implementing it within their weekly instruction.
N/A
N/A
Summative Evaluation (250 Characters): Benchmark STAR tests are given at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year as
well as common assessments each 9-week period. The first and last administrations are pre- and post- tests. The last administration of the benchmark test serves as the summative evaluation.
Implementation Issues (250 Characters)
N/A
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Date Presented
N/A
Resolution(s) (250 Characters)
N/A
Date Resolved
N/A
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FCI-Indicates Family Community Involvement Activities STEM-Indicates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Activities D – Indicates Discipline Support Activities
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C-Indicates Curriculum Activities CCR-Indicates College and Career Readiness Activities
PD-Indicates Professional Development L-Indicates Literacy Activities
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Action Plan - Activities indicated should address all subgroups GOAL 2
Mathematics: By 2016 – 2017, 70% students will reach high standards, attaining proficiency or better in Math.
Louisiana Critical Goal (CG):
CG1
CG2
CG3
CG4
Research-Based Strategy 1:
RTI
JEPD
DDD
MEL
CG5 CA
CG6 SIM
CG7
CG8
CG9
UDL
Provide an explanation for not selecting one of the three recommended strategies: Indicator of Implementation (250 Characters): Up to 6
Procedures for Evaluating Indicators of Implementation (250 Characters): Up to 6
2.1 Assessment
results indicate that students are gaining mastery of math objectives.
2.1 Lesson
2.2 Results of activity can be printed from the software program.
2.2 Lesson plans and classroom observations indicate that
plans and classroom observations and computerized achievement records are used to ensure that students are progressing successfully.
students are continually working on the standards. Computer documentation from STAR Math, Leap Achiever, Mechanics, Accelerated Math, and Go Math Standards-Based Interventions proves that students are progressing. 2.3 Students participate in MDC lessons to promote hands-on
2.3 Grading rubrics and project completion indicate that students
learning of math skills.
are demonstrating necessary math skills.
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and data analysis to ensure that the standards are aligned with instruction and assessment.
2.4 PLC documentation forms and common assessment data from illuminate as well as lesson plans indicate performance towards meeting this goal.
OBJECTIVES (150 Characters): Up to 3
DESIRED OUTCOMES (150 Characters):
2.4 Weekly PLCs to develop Common Formative Assessments
2.1
To increase 6th grade Math scores
To exceed the rate of 58% proficiency from prior year
2.2
To increase 7th grade Math scores
To exceed the rate of 59% proficiency from prior year
2.3
To increase 8th grade Math scores
To exceed the rate of 65% proficiency from prior year
Activity (1500 Characters)
Responsible Person
Start Date
Completion Date
Estimated Cost
(100 Characters)
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Funding Source
Brainchild’s Mechanics/LEAP Achiever program is a computerized program that allows students to work at their own pace to meet math objectives. Teachers and paraprofessionals serve as facilitators of the program.
All Teachers
8/2016
5/2017
Paid for by District
Math Facts in a Flash is a software program in which students practice their math facts to increase fluency. Students work at their own pace. They must do practices and tests. In order to master a set of facts they have to get a certain number of problems correct in a certain amount of time.
Math and Success Strategies Teachers
8/2016
5/2017
Paid for by District
Go Math My Personal Trainer is a computer-based program available to all math and Success Strategies/BRIDGES teachers which can be used to assign prescriptive lessons and standards-based interventions to each student individually. All math teachers and RTI teachers have been trained in the program and all students have logins.
Math Teachers
8/2016
5/2017
Students are screenedd to participate in a BRIDGES class where class size is kept at 25 or below. Self-paced curriculum in this classroom allows students to work on different objectives in which the software is divided. Students work their way through the objectives, practice each objective, participate in exercises, and test out of the lesson. If they do not score high enough on the test, they must return to the practice and exercise portion of the program and retest until they can show mastery.
Summative Evaluation (250 Characters): Benchmark STAR Math tests as well as common assessments are given throughout the
school year. The first and last are pre- and post-tests. The last administration serves as the summative evaluation.
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Implementation Issues (250 Characters)
Date Presented
Resolution(s) (250 Characters)
Date Resolved
N/A FCI-Indicates Family Community Involvement Activities STEM-Indicates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Activities D – Indicates Discipline Support Activities
GOAL 3
C-Indicates Curriculum Activities CCR-Indicates College and Career Readiness Activities
PD-Indicates Professional Development L-Indicates Literacy Activities
Discipline and Positive Behavior Intervention Support: By 2017, school climate will be improved by increasing positive interaction between school faculty and staff and students attending school by decreasing office referrals and absences.
Louisiana Critical Goal (CG):
CG1
CG2
CG3
CG4
CG5
Research-Based Strategy 1:
RTI
JEPD
DDD
MEL
CA
CG6 SIM
CG7
CG8
CG9
UDL
Provide an explanation for not selecting one of the three recommended strategies: Indicator of Implementation (250 Characters): Up to 6
Procedures for Evaluating Indicators of Implementation (250 Characters): Up to 6
3.1 Assessment results indicate that students are meeting expectations
3.1 Student data is examined to determine a reduction in referrals
by receiving fewer referrals to the office.
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3.2 Results of activity is that students will be at school to participate in
learning activities and school events
3.2 Student data is examined to determine that attendance averages increase
participating in activities and events designed to motivate students to exhibibit good behavior.
3.3 Student data is examined to determine student participation in activities designed to reward students who meet expectations and attendance requirements
OBJECTIVES(150 Characters): Up to 3
DESIRED OUTCOMES(150 Characters):
3.1
To decrease the amount of out of school suspensions, expulsions and changes of placement for all students including special needs students and subgroups
To have a 10% decrease in the number of suspensions, expulsions, and changes of placement by the end of the 2016-2017 school year.
3.2
To decrease the number of absences for all students
To increase attendance percentages by 1 percent by the end of the 2016-2017 school year.
3.3 Students participate in Positive Behavior Intervention Support by
Activity (1500 Characters)
Responsible Person
Start Date
Completion Date
Estimated Cost
Funding Source
(100 Characters) Positive Behavior Intervention Support using positive reinforcement including verbal praise, Mustang money, Zero Hero activities, and the school store
PBIS Team
8/2010
5/2017
Activity Funds
5-Period Day schedule with teaming to allow development of stronger teacher to student relationships.
All teachers
8/2016
5/2017
Activity Funds
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Second Step curriculum presented to students during instructional time on a rotating basis.
Teachers and counselors
8/2010
5/2017
Activity Funds
Summative Evaluation (250 Characters): Implementation Issues (250 Characters)
Date Presented
Resolution(s) (250 Characters)
Date Resolved
N/A FCI-Indicates Family Community Involvement Activities STEM-Indicates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Activities D – Indicates Discipline Support Activities
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C-Indicates Curriculum Activities CCR-Indicates College and Career Readiness Activities
PD-Indicates Professional Development L-Indicates Literacy Activities
Greenacres Middle School Improvement Plan Revised Fall 2016
