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Smithfield Middle School
14175 Turner Drive
Smithfield, VA 23430
School Improvement Plan
2010-2011
Smithfield Middle School
School Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Committee Members
Individual Position
Garett Smith Principal
Assistant Principal
Denise Boyer Lead Teacher
Felecia Blowe Teacher-Special Education
Kristan Formella Teacher-Math
Bryan Gault Teacher-History
Latreesha Herring Teacher-Exploratory
Stacia Lupyan Teacher-Science
Melinda Shelton Teacher-English
Pam Harris Guidance Counselor
Dominique Colligan Student
Dawson Lawhon Student
Rachel Yates Parent
Smithfield Middle School
School Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Preamble
Smithfield Middle School is fully accredited by the state of Virginia, based on the spring 2010 SOL test results. SMS scored 93% in Reading 7, 93%
in Reading 8, 93% in Writing, 66% in Math 7, 89% in Math 8, 99% in Algebra, 100% in Geometry,
92% in History 7, 90% in Civics/Economics 8 and 95% in Science 8. SMS faculty and staff consider the strategies listed below as our best
instructional practices and will continue to implement these practices as we develop our annual School Improvement Plan.
Differentiation of instructional delivery to meet the needs of all students
Involving parents in the education of their child(ren)
Use of various standardized, district, and teacher-created assessments and the analysis of data from those assessments to drive instructional
decisions
Collaboration among teachers to discuss and share successful instructional practices
Continuous professional development for all SMS faculty and staff
Development of lesson plans using the curriculum framework as a guide
Development and use of district wide pacing guides to ensure all material is covered within allotted time period
Inclusion practices for general and special education students in all grades
Small group instruction
Guided reading
Hands-on activities for all core areas to promote understanding of concepts and retention of information
Peer learning and goal setting
Drill and practice of math facts
Use of enhanced scope and sequence in all content areas for detailed curriculum alignment
Research based grouping practices
Integration of technology to enhance instruction
Use of Exploratory/Resource classes to support and extend curriculum for SMS students
Smithfield Middle School
School Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Significant Events
Staff Development for English teachers on the Writing SOL Test (2010)
Increased collaboration between SMS and WMS (2010)
SMS met all AYP requirements (2009)
Establishment of an after school tutoring program to assist with our economically disadvantaged population (2008-2009)
Loss of 8th grade Inclusion teacher position(2009)
Advanced testing system – Interactive Achievement (2009)
Establishment of the thirty minute SOL Prep Period (2007-2008)
SOL online testing included all tested subject areas (2007)
Addition of Inclusion Teacher as well as an Instructional Assistant (2007)
Adoption of English Literature and Foreign Language Textbooks (2006)
SOL testing of all students in the areas of Math, Language Arts, Social Studies (2006)
SOL online testing expanded to include Geometry, History, Civics & Economics (2006)
Development of Student Based “Enrichment Activities” Program (2005)
Construction and relocation of the “new” SMS/Change of Administration(2005)
SMS met all state accreditation requirements in 2003 and added AYP in 2005
Adoption of Math textbook series(2005)
SACS review and accreditation (2005)
SOL online testing in Algebra I (2005)
CRS/Computer Resource Specialist added to faculty (2005)
Inclusive practices in Special Education, Gifted and Reading (2004)
Advanced testing system – Reports Online System (2004)
NCLB “highly qualified” teacher criteria SMS at 94.6% (2004)
Use of county-wide 9 weeks tests (2004)
Reading/ Math Intervention implementation (2004)
Forthcoming Events:
• Math Push-in Instruction utilizing Lead Teacher and Math Intervention teacher
• Professional Staff Development in mathematics 15 hours toward recertification through VDOE
• Teacher peer evaluations, 3 per semester, to promote increased collaboration
• Creation of SMS Data Team
Smithfield Middle School
School Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Vision Statement
New Direction…..Infinite Possibilities
Mission Statement
The mission of Smithfield Middle School is to collaboratively maintain a climate and culture which values
high academic standards and nurtures the potential of each individual.
Belief Statements
The school team at Smithfield Middle School believes that:
everyone is valued
the management of the school should be the responsibility of all stakeholders
promotion of each student should be based on high standards of achievement
the school should provide for the diverse needs of all students by challenging each individual to exhibit his/her best efforts
academically, socially and aesthetically
the school climate should foster a feeling of acceptance and respect in each individual, a feeling of pride, and a sense of safety and security
opportunities and resources will be provided to encourage the ability to pursue continuous educational development and independence
continued assessment of student needs is essential in a complex and changing society
shared responsibility through school, home and community is essential for the total development of the students’ potential as a
productive citizen
use of technology should be an integral part of the curriculum so that students become marketable in the 21st century
a safe and orderly learning environment shall be maintained
Smithfield Middle School
School Improvement Plan 2010-2011
Three Year Trend Analysis
2008 2009 2010
Math 82 86 85
English 85 89 93
History 87 90 91
Science 95 92 95
2010-2011 Division Goal Area Goal 1 & 2
Increase academic achievement levels & provide rigorous academic
School Improvement Plan program and career preparation.
School Goal: Increased Math Performance
Evidences of Need Evidences of Success in Improvement
Key Performance Indicators that show a need to spend time, energy, and resources on this Key Performance Indicators/Performance Targets that point to success at year-end
particular goal. review.
On the Spring 2010 Math 8 SOL test, SMS students overall achieved an We estimate a pass rate of 90% on the 2011 Math 8 SOL test.
88.7% pass rate. Of the 29 students who did not pass, 7 scored in the 375-
400 range.
On the Spring 2010 Math 7 SOL test, SMS students overall achieved a 66% We estimate a pass rate of 76% on the 2011 Math 7 SOL test.
pass rate. Of the 56 students who did not pass, 23 scored in the 375-400
range.
At SMS, Economically Disadvantaged Students We estimate that the economically disadvantaged students who had
failed to meet AYP in Mathematics Performance for 2010. not previously passed the SOL test would need to achieve a 79%
The current pass rate is 74.05%. pass rate.
Action Steps Monitoring Resources Timeline Person Final Outcomes
Indicators: Evidence Needed to (Dates for Responsible for (Evidence of successful
implementation and implementation of the
of Implementation Complete monitoring dates.) Monitoring
(The actions to ensure action step. Added to plan
Task (Financial, Action Step after completion of the
implementation.) Human, etc.) action step.)
SOL Prep remediation of • Weekly sets of Paper Implementation: Y. Ilosky
basics--number facts, activities Beginning (Math
computation and estimation, Math week of Intervention)
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and • Completed Manipulatives September 13th
Thursdays. No calculators activities may be needed for Math 7
will be used to engage classes
number sense skills. • Nine Weeks Beginning week
Exams of September
20th for Math 8
classes
Monitoring Dates:
November 8
January 31
April 11
June 2
Staff development during Attendance Math Implementation: D. Boyer
bimonthly meetings Peer Observations (3 per Manipulatives Overview/planning (Lead Teacher)
emphasizing changes to the semester) may be needed session- August 27,
Math SOL and areas of 2010.
weaknesses shown through Math Monitoring Dates:
SOL analysis. Instructional Continuing
Leader Sessions bimonthly
content meetings
The Math Intervention Scheduling of push- Y. Ilosky- Implementation: Y. Ilosky
Teacher and Lead Teacher in dates for each Math 8 Beginning week (Math Intervention)
will conduct a push-in math level classes of September
program for all Math7 classes alternating by week instruction. 13th for Math 7
and 8th grade Math 8 classes and for each teacher D. Boyer- classes
focusing on areas of SOL per grade level Math 7 Beginning week
weaknesses. Completed activities classes of September
Nine Week Exams instruction. 20th form Math
Observations Manipulatives 8 classes
may be
needed. Monitoring Dates:
November 8
January 31
April 11
June 2
2010-2011 Division Goal Area Goal 1 & 2
Increase academic achievement levels & provide rigorous academic
School Improvement Plan program and career preparation.
School Goal : Writing
Evidences of Need Evidences of Success in Improvement
Key Performance Indicators that show a need to spend time, energy, and resources on this Key Performance Indicators/Performance Targets that point to success at year-end
particular goal. review.
On the March 2010 Writing test, SMS 8th grade students achieved a 93% We estimate a pass rate of 95% on the March 2011 Writing SOL test.
pass rate. Of the 22 students who did not pass the test, 18 scored in the 375 –
400 range.
Instructional emphasis will be placed in the category of Plan, Compose, and
Revise with focus on the areas of identifying supporting details and revision With instructional emphasis in this area we predict an increase to
of run-on sentences. In the area of identifying supporting details, the current 73%. With instruction focused in this area, we predict an 80% pass
pass rate is 71%. In the area of revising run-on sentences, the current pass rate.
rate is 78%.
Using differentiated instructional practices, we estimate that SWD
On the March 2010 Writing test, Students with Disabilities (SWD) had a pass will achieve a 75% pass rate on the March 2011 Writing SOL test.
rate of 72%.
2010-2011 Division Goal Area Goal 1 & 2
School Improvement Plan Increase academic achievement levels & provide rigorous
academic program and career preparation.
School Goal Reading
Evidences of Need Evidences of Success in Improvement
Key Performance Indicators that show a need to spend time, energy, and resources on this Key Performance Indicators/Performance Targets that point to success at year-end
particular goal. review.
On the May 2010 Reading Test, SMS 8th grade students achieved a 93%
pass rate and 7th grade students achieved a 93% pass rate. Of the 20 7th We estimate a pass rate of 95% on the Spring 2011 Reading SOL test
grade students, who did not pass the test, 9 scored in the 375 – 400 range. Of for both seventh and eighth grade.
the 21 8th grade students, who did not pass the test, 12 scored in the 375 –
400 range.
Instruction will focus on the category “Comprehension of Printed Materials”
in order to improve overall comprehension. Using differentiated instructional practices, we estimate that 92% of
the seventh and 84% of eighth grade SWD will pass the Spring 2011
On the March 2010 Reading Test, Students with Disabilities (SWD) had a Reading SOL test.
pass rate of 90% in 7th grade and 82% in the 8th grade.
Action Steps Monitoring Resources Timeline Person Final Outcomes
Indicators: Evidence Needed to (Dates for Responsible for (Evidence of successful
implementation and implementation of the
of Implementation Complete monitoring dates.) Monitoring
(The actions to ensure action step. Added to plan
Task (Financial, Action Step after completion of the
implementation.) Human, etc.) action step.)
Graphic organizers will be Departmental Binder Paper Implementation: M. Shelton
implemented into vocabulary Lesson Plans Beginning of school (English Teacher/Dept.
year Chair)
lessons. (Ex. Words Alive!) Observation A variety of
graphic Monitoring dates:
organizers 10/28,12/16.1/27,
2/24, 3/24, 4/21, 5/19
and 6/16
Content Area
Colleagues
Comprehension strategies Nine Weeks Tests Paper Implementation: K. Schoenhoff
will focus on making Classroom Tests Beginning of school (English Teacher)
inferences and drawing Reading Comprehension Worksheets year
conclusions. worksheets Monitoring dates:
Observation November 8
January 31
Lesson Plans
April 11
June 2
Monitored independent Various monitoring Paper Implementation: B. LaNeave
reading practice will be held assignments will be 9/13 (English Teacher)
on Mondays and Fridays given focusing on story Assignments to
during SOL Prep. elements and text go with reading Monitoring dates:
structures 10/28,12/16.1/27,
2/24, 3/24, 4/21, 5/19
AR Reports and 6/16
Action Steps Monitoring Resources Timeline Person Final Outcomes
Indicators: Evidence Needed to (Dates for Responsible for (Evidence of successful
implementation and implementation of the action
of Implementation Complete monitoring dates.) Monitoring
(The actions to ensure step. Added to plan after
Task (Financial, Action Step completion of the action
implementation.) Human, etc.) step.)
The utilization of prewriting Departmental Paper Implementation: M. Shelton
strategies will be Binder Beginning of school (English Teacher)
implemented to produce well- Lesson Plans Graphic year
crafted pieces of writing. School-wide Organizers Monitoring dates:
writing prompts November 8
January 31
Content Area
April 11
Teachers June 2
Lead Teacher
Drafts of students’ writing Focused grading rubrics Paper Implementation: B. LaNeave
will be revised for run-on for revision Beginning of school (English Teacher)
sentences and use of Rubrics year
supporting details. Student Writing Samples Monitoring dates:
November 8
Teacher/Student
January 31
Writing April 11
Conferences June 2
2010-2011 Division Goal Area Goal 1 & 2
Increase academic achievement levels & provide rigorous academic
School Improvement Plan program and career preparation.
School Goal History US II
Evidences of Need Evidences of Success in Improvement
Key Performance Indicators that show a need to spend time, energy, and resources on this Key Performance Indicators/Performance Targets that point to success at year-end
particular goal. review.
On the U.S. History II SOL test in 2010, SMS students scored the lowest in Nine weeks test scores will increase 5% each nine weeks. The Pass
the reporting category of Turmoil and Change with a pass rate of 89%. rate on the U.S. History II SOL test will increase from 91.8 to 94%.
The pass rate on the reporting category of Turmoil and Change will
increase on the U.S. History II SOL test from 89% to 93%.
Action Steps Monitoring Resources Timeline Person Final Outcomes
Indicators: Evidence Needed to (Dates for Responsible for (Evidence of successful
implementation and implementation of the
of Implementation Complete monitoring dates.) Monitoring
(The actions to ensure action step. Added to plan
Task (Financial, Action Step after completion of the
implementation.) Human, etc.) action step.)
Teachers will create warm- Warm-up assessment SOL relevant 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, A. Caperton
ups that are appropriate for will be administered questions 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, (History 7 Teacher)
students and will help each Friday. Instructor 11/12, 11/19, 12/3,
students’ mastery of the 12/10, 12/17, 1/7,
essential knowledge. 1/14, 1/21, 2/4,
Warm-ups will focus on 2/11, 2/18, 2/25,
identified areas of weakness. 3/4, 3/11, 3/ 18,
3/25, 4/1, 4/15,
4/29, 5/6, 5/13,
5/20, 5/27, 6/3,
6/10
Teachers will use SOL Lesson Plans One set of 85 9/28, 10/14, 10/28, A. Caperton
review cards once a week. review cards for 11/18, 12/9, 1/6, (History 7 Teacher)
The concepts will span from Peer Observation each U.S. 1/20, 2/10, 2/24,
1865 to the present and will History Teacher 3/10, 3/24, 4/14,
serve as a preview and evolve Classroom Observation 4/28, 5/12, 5/26,
into a review as the year 6/9
progresses. This will provide
students with repetition and
practice to increase test
scores
Students will use interactive Lesson Plans Composition 9/28, 10/14, 10/28, G. Montgomery
notebooks. This notebook books and 11/18, 12/9, 1/6, (History 7 Teacher)
will require students to Notebooks Curriculum 1/20, 2/10, 2/24,
manipulate, analyze, and framework 3/10, 3/24, 4/14,
interpret SOL Essential 4/28, 5/12, 5/26,
Knowledge 6/9
2010-2011 Division Goal Area Goal 1 & 2
Increase academic achievement levels & provide rigorous academic
School Improvement Plan program and career preparation.
School Goal Civics
Evidences of Need Evidences of Success in Improvement
Key Performance Indicators that show a need to spend time, energy, and resources on this Key Performance Indicators/Performance Targets that point to success at year-end
particular goal. review.
On the Civics 2009-2010 SOL, test scores decreased in the reporting Students will increase the pass rate in the reporting category Political
categories of Principles and Structure of American Constitutional and Governmental Processes from 84% to 90%.
Government and Political Process and Rights and Responsibilities of
American Citizenship. Students will increase the pass rate in the reporting category
Principles of Government and Citizenship from 89% to 92%.
The pass rate for Students with Disabilities (SWD) on the Civics and
Economics SOL test has remained around 72% the past three years. The pass rate for SWD will increase from 72% to 76%.
* Reporting categories changed as a result of curriculum changes at
the state level.
Action Steps Monitoring Resources Timeline Person Final Outcomes
Indicators: Evidence Needed to (Dates for Responsible for (Evidence of successful
implementation and implementation of the
of Implementation Complete monitoring dates.) Monitoring
(The actions to ensure action step. Added to plan
Task (Financial, Action Step after completion of the
implementation.) Human, etc.) action step.)
Teachers will create lessons Lesson Plans Teacher 9/28, 10/14, 10/28, B. Gault
that place SOL Essential Peer Observation classroom 11/18, 12/9, 1/6, (Civics 8 Teacher)
Knowledge in a broader Sharing of resources and materials 1/20, 2/10, 2/24,
context of history, where teacher created 3/10, 3/24, 4/14,
applicable, to gain a better materials. 4/28, 5/12, 5/26,
understanding of the 6/9
curriculum.
Targeted review of SOL Lesson Plans Flashcards 10/14, 11/18, 12/9, Y. Pirrone
Essential Knowledge. Meetings Manipulatives 1/20, 2/24, 3/3, (Civics 8 Teacher)
Teachers will break down Teachers will monitor Solpass.org 3/24, 4/28, 5/19,
SOL essential knowledge and students’ success on IPods 6/9
review with various three common tests to Review activities
instructional strategies. create reviews.
Lesson Plans Peers 9/28, 10/14, 10/28, B. Gault
Focus on blueprints to ensure 11/18, 12/9, 1/6, (Civics 8 Teacher)
curriculum alignment. Content Area mtg. Teacher 1/20, 2/10, 2/24,
Minutes 3/10, 3/24, 4/14,
Content Area 4/28, 5/12, 5/26,
Observations Leader 6/9
2010-2011 Division Goal Area Goal 1 & 2
Increase academic achievement levels & provide rigorous academic
School Improvement Plan program and career preparation.
School Goal Science
Evidences of Need Evidences of Success in Improvement
Key Performance Indicators that show a need to spend time, energy, and resources on this Key Performance Indicators/Performance Targets that point to success at year-end
particular goal. review.
On the Spring 2010 Science 8 SOL test, Smithfield Middle School students Using differentiated instructional strategies, students can be brought
scored 76% on the reporting category “Scientific Investigation.” up to a pass rate of 80% for the reporting category “Scientific
Investigation” on the spring 2011 Science SOL test.
Action Steps Monitoring Resources Timeline Person Final Outcomes
Indicators: Evidence Needed to (Dates for Responsible for (Evidence of successful
implementation and implementation of the
of Implementation Complete monitoring dates.) Monitoring action step. Added to plan
(The actions to ensure Task (Financial, Action Step after completion of the
implementation.) Human, etc.) action step.)
Teachers will work with Nine Weeks Test Instructors November 6, 2010 D. Fuller
special education personnel Quarterly Grades (Science and January 28, 2011 (Inclusion 7 Teacher)
to modify instruction to Special April 8, 2011
include inclusion practices. Education) June 17, 2011
Inclusion students have been
spread among the 3 teams on
each grade level.
Increased focus on essential Nine Weeks Test Instructors Weekly S. Lupyan
knowledge vocabulary in the Quarterly Grades (Science 7 Teacher)
content area with an Lesson Plans
emphasis on the scientific
method.
Teachers will utilize and Nine Weeks Test Instructors November 6, 2010 S. Lupyan
design graphs and charts to Quarterly Grades January 28, 2011 (Science 7 Teacher)
emphasize the scientific Lesson Plans April 8, 2011
method. June 17, 2011
Students will take un-graded, Nine Weeks Tests SOL Released November 6, 2010 D. Boyer
cumulative assessments Common Tests tests and test January 28, 2011 (Lead Teacher)
quarterly. Data from these items April 8, 2011
assessments will be used to June 17, 2011
plan instruction.
Teachers will participate in Meeting Minutes Pacing guides Bimonthly S. Lupyan
departmental meetings every Instructors (Science 7 Teacher)
other Thursday afternoon to
increase collaboration by
sharing best instructional
practices and resources.
2010-2011 Division Goal Area Goal #3
Recruit, hire, and retain a highly qualified and diverse staff
School Improvement Plan
School Goal Teacher retention
Evidences of Need Evidences of Success in Improvement
Key Performance Indicators that show a need to spend time, energy, and resources on this Key Performance Indicators/Performance Targets that point to success at year-end
particular goal. review.
SMS gained two new staff members for the 2010-2011 school year. One staff SMS will provide staff development opportunities and increase
member retired at the conclusion of the 2009-2010 school year. teacher collaboration during the 2010-2011 school year.
Action Steps Monitoring Resources Timeline Person Final Outcomes
Indicators: Evidence Needed to (Dates for Responsible for (Evidence of successful
implementation and implementation of the
of Implementation Complete monitoring dates.) Monitoring action step. Added to plan
(The actions to ensure Task (Financial, Action Step after completion of the
implementation.) Human, etc.) action step.)
Attendance sign-in Instructors January 31 D. Boyer
Teachers will be invited to sheets Available DAITRT February 1 (Lead Teacher)
present mini-workshops in Recommendations March 7
their areas of expertise during based on peer
the designated IWCS staff observations
development days.
Minutes from content Teacher planning Bi-monthly D. Boyer
Teacher collaboration at SMS area meetings periods End of each (Lead Teacher)
will increase through Peer observation Substitute coverage semester
informal peer observations. templates (in-house) if
All teachers will participate necessary
in three peer observations per
semester.
Instructional “Focus” Minutes for Content Questions Bi-monthly Dr. Garett Smith
questions for every content Area meetings End of each (Principal)
meeting. Principal semester
2010-2011 Division Goal Area Goal #4
Ensure a safe, secure environment that stimulates learning.
School Improvement Plan
School Goal School Safety
Evidences of Need Evidences of Success in Improvement
Key Performance Indicators that show a need to spend time, energy, and resources on this Key Performance Indicators/Performance Targets that point to success at year-end
particular goal. review.
A review of discipline data revealed a total number of 448 discipline referrals Discipline referrals at SMS will decrease by 10% to 397 in 2010-
in 2009-2010. 2011.
Action Steps Monitoring Resources Timeline Person Final Outcomes
Indicators: Evidence Needed to (Dates for Responsible for (Evidence of successful
implementation and implementation of the action
of Implementation Complete monitoring dates.) Monitoring step. Added to plan after
(The actions to ensure Task (Financial, Action Step completion of the action
implementation.) Human, etc.) step.)
All classrooms receive a Personnel – First week of G. Smith
Visit all classrooms to visit from school leaders Principal, Lead school
introduce school leaders to during the first week of Teacher,
students, state academic and school. Guidance
behavioral expectations, Counselor,
discuss student incentives, School Resource
and answer student questions. Officer
Via morning announcements, Morning announcements Librarian Last day of each P. Riddleberger
share discipline data with Scripts ISS Teacher marking period
students by team on a daily Student
basis. Create an incentive Staff development – Discipline Data
program to reward the Mock Referrals
winning team on each grade
level at the end of each
marking period.
2010-2011 Division Goal Area Goal #5
Expand and enhance communication opportunities with parents and
School Improvement Plan community members.
School Goal Communication
Evidences of Need Evidences of Success in Improvement
Key Performance Indicators that show a need to spend time, energy, and resources on this Key Performance Indicators/Performance Targets that point to success at year-end
particular goal. review.
Previous PTA participation did not exceed 60% participation among PTA participation among SMS teachers will increase to 100%.
teachers.
Action Steps Monitoring Resources Timeline Person Final Outcomes
Indicators: Evidence Needed to (Dates for Responsible for (Evidence of successful
implementation and implementation of the
of Implementation Complete monitoring dates.) Monitoring action step. Added to plan
(The actions to ensure Task (Financial, Action Step after completion of the
implementation.) Human, etc.) action step.)
Create team-wide parent Parents log their own e- Classroom Open House & 1st Team Leaders
email lists to facilitate mail address onto team- computer week of school
parent/teacher wide lists.
communication.
Increase teacher support for Percentage of teachers N/A Faculty and content Mrs. Bartel
newly formed PTA. that support PTA meetings (Teacher liaison)
through membership. throughout the year
Teacher Liaison will
facilitate the sharing of
information between
staff and PTA in faculty
and content meetings.
Sign-in sheets for
attendance.
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