ACTION PLAN # 1

COSTA MESA HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL 2007-2008 WASC/CDE FOCUS ON LEARNING ACTION PLAN # 1 STUDENT SUPPORT Objective: Using student performance data, students will be appropriately placed in rigorous courses to ensure graduation from high school and prepare for post-secondary options. Rationale: Accurate student placement, course offerings, and professional development, based on student performance data, require the school to initiate programs reflective of student needs. ESLRs Addressed: Confident Communicators and Problem Solvers Annual Goals: a) meet or exceed our API target b) at least 10% increase in the number of students proficient and above on the state standardized tests c) at least a 10% increase in the number of students taking higher level course offerings d) establish additional student support programs e) increase of course offerings Identification of Task 1. 1. Curriculum growth: Activities to Accomplish Task 1a. Adjust master schedule to absorb 10% increase in the number of students enrolling in AP courses. 1b. Create a structure of data analysis to guide student placement. 1c. Collaborate across curricular departments to reinforce written conventions and writing strategies. 1d. Implement a variety of instructional strategies that support the learning experiences for teachers and students. 1e. Adjust the master schedule to absorb a 10% increase in the number of students enrolling in higher levels of math. 1f. Provide professional development opportunities through departmental and school wide collaboration.    Focused curricular improvements in areas of English, math, social science and science for all middle and high school students. Appropriate data-based placement of students in courses to ensure success and reduce failure rates. Increase collaboration planning time to enhance integrated lessons through cross-curricular projects. SCHOOLWIDE ACTION PLAN CHAPTER 5 124 COSTA MESA HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL 2007-2008 WASC/CDE FOCUS ON LEARNING Identification of Task 2. Special needs students will increase achievement in all core subject areas. Activities to Accomplish Task 2a. Schedule students with two or more years below grade level in reading and written language to participate in the Reach Tier III Intervention Program or Corrective Reading (CR). 2b. Provide support for Special Education students participating in support programs with modified/parallel curriculum, audio books, and modified reading materials as per state standards and IEP goals. 2c. Monitor student progress through core-curricular benchmarks, pre/post assessments, mastery tests, Woodcock-Johnson Revised III, CST and CAHSEE results. 2d. Request parents to enroll students in homework help clubs and other after-school academic support programs. 3a. Mandate that EL students in ELD 3 and 4 be placed in CAHSEE tutoring classes. 3b. Use standards-based, High Point textbooks in all ELD classes. 3c. Collaboration between ELD and mainstream English teachers to promote matriculation (i.e. Senior Exit Project). 3d. Counsel ELL students on standards-based tests results to guide 3. ELL students will:      Enroll in English Learners Programs and receive additional support to enter mainstream course options. Increase CAHSEE passage and graduation rate through appropriate placement and active participation in ELD courses. course selection. Increase CELDT scores. 4. Counselor support: 4a. Counsel all students on standardsbased tests results and course selection. 4b. Meet with each of student bi-annually to review transcripts, evaluate AB 1802 funding provided additional counselors to focus and revise 4-year planners, to ensure graduation. on individual student needs. 4c. Provide post-graduation advice, financial aid materials, and Counselors will provide intervention and support for postcollege/career planning. secondary options. 4d. Facilitate the collaborative program for special/general education teachers by adjusting student schedules. 4e. Monitor students identified as at risk and/or enrolled in and exited from the RSP program. 4f. Initiate and communicate the SST/504 process to all stakeholders. 4g. Monitor appropriate student placement and performance with tools such as SSTs and 504s. Continue to train staff to stay current with the IDEA regulations. SCHOOLWIDE ACTION PLAN CHAPTER 5 125 COSTA MESA HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL 2007-2008 WASC/CDE FOCUS ON LEARNING Identification of Task Activities to Accomplish Task 4h. Create a website to communicate upcoming events with parents and students and to share goals and objectives for student improvement. 4i. Initiate parent night for all grade levels regarding high school graduation and college requirements. 4j. Identify at-risk students and coordinate a parent meeting to provide education regarding intervention strategies, credit recovery, school policies, and community resources. 5a. Refine the existing five-year plan of the SLCs and continue to 5. Small Learning Communities: monitor student enrollment in each of the six academies.  Create a learning environment that supports and nurtures individual learning through a specifically designed, 5b. Pursue alternative funding as the startup SLC grant reaches interest-based curriculum. completion in order to create sustainability and continuation of the  Increased student connectedness and success through academies. rigor, relevance, and relationships. 5c. Reiterate the vision behind the SLCs with all stakeholder groups and conduct periodic surveys to gauge the success of this format. 5d. Analyze student achievement data to create a focused plan for improvements and funding investments for each academy. 5e. Provide updates on the usage of CTE grants for the promotion of technical education and its implementation to assist with students career technical goals. SCHOOLWIDE ACTION PLAN CHAPTER 5 126 COSTA MESA HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL 2007-2008 WASC/CDE FOCUS ON LEARNING ACTION PLAN # 1 STUDENT SUPPORT Task 2. 1. Curriculum growth: Timeline(s) Started in September 2006 and ongoing with annual reviews. Starting September 2008 and ongoing with annual reviews Started in September 2007 and has gained momentum. Begin fall 2008 and ongoing Resources CST scores Transcripts Data Director Collaboration time Title One Person(s) Accountable Administration SLT members Teachers Master Schedule team SLC Coordinators Evaluation Procedure(s) 1a. Proficient students in all core subject areas 1b. Students/sections in AP, honors, and support courses 1c. Student D/F list 1d. Cross curricular rubrics 1e. API scores 1f. AP pass rates  Focused curricular improvements in areas of English, math, social science and science for all middle and high school students. Appropriate data-based placement of students in courses to ensure success and reduce failure rates.   Increase collaboration planning time to enhance integrated lessons through cross curricular projects. 2. Special needs students will increase achievement in all core subject areas. Self sustaining 1g. AYP scores Counselors 2a. Master schedule Administration Special Education teachers 2b. District coordinated support Parents services Students 2c. Calendar of scheduled IEP meetings 2d. Mainstream course enrollment 3a. Master schedule 3b. Benchmark analysis 3c. Data from CELDT and CST 3. ELL students: Began fall 2008  Enroll in English Learners Programs and receive additional support to enter mainstream course options. Support classes Trained teachers District CELDT benchmarks Community Facilitator Department teachers Department chairs Administration Counselors EL Coordinator Community Facilitator SCHOOLWIDE ACTION PLAN CHAPTER 5 127 COSTA MESA HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL 2007-2008 WASC/CDE FOCUS ON LEARNING Task Timeline(s) Resources Person(s) Accountable Evaluation Procedure(s) 3d. CAHSEE 3e. Senior Exit Project 3f. Graduation rates  Increase CAHSEE passage and graduation rate through appropriate placement and active participation in ELD courses. Increase CELDT scores Beginning Fall 2008 Self sustaining Counselors SLT Administration   4. Counselor support: Counselors will provide intervention and support for post-secondary options. 4a. Daily student conference schedules/calendar. 4b. Graduation/post-secondary workshops 4c. Counseling web site and newsletters (link from school site) 4d. Calendar of SST and 504 meetings 5a. SLC five-year plan. 5b. SLC budget 5c. Master schedule 5d. CTE grant 5e. CPA grant 5. Small Learning Communities: Ongoing Self sustaining   Create a learning environment that supports and nurtures individual learning through a specifically designed, interest-based curriculum. Increased student connectedness and success through rigor, relevance, and relationships. Site Leadership Team SLC Coordinator SLC Steering Committee Administration SCHOOLWIDE ACTION PLAN CHAPTER 5 128 COSTA MESA HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL 2007-2008 WASC/CDE FOCUS ON LEARNING ACTION PLAN # 2 21 CENT21st CENTURY SKILLS FOR INCREASING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT st Objective: All students and staff are trained in and utilize 21st century technology skills, using current technology. Rationale: In order to equip our students and staff with the necessary skills required in a competitive global community, instruction will incorporate technology standards and state of the art technology. ESLRs Addressed: Confident Communicators, Problem Solvers, and Active Citizens Annual Goals: By Fall 2009 the school community will develop a school wide technology plan to address the technology infrastructure and training of staff to support technology usage in teaching and learning. Identification of Task 1. Technology Infrastructure: Activities to Accomplish Task 1a. Foster and maintain a technology committee which is empowered to make technology decisions for the site and develop a Technology  Develop and implement a school wide goal that will train Plan. staff in cutting edge technological resources that can then 1b. Create a format by which teachers will be able to gain training and be incorporated into the classroom. or make requests for the technology needs in the classroom. 1c. Evaluate the current and future hardware and software needs of the site and make this available to the SLT for review and funding options. 1d. Maintain up-to-date library computer work stations and provide other educational technology equipment for meaningful student usage. 2a. Provide professional development in the use of technology for 2. Technology in Learning: instruction.  Implement a variety of instructional strategy including the 2b. Incorporate technology workshops during the planned professional increased use of current technology to enhance the development time. educational experience of the teachers and students. 2c. Allocate resources to meet the hardware and software needs in the classroom. 2d. Increase availability of student access to computer labs and equip classes so that students get access to computers. 2e. Encourage peer coaching and establish a teacher resource website for technology. SCHOOLWIDE ACTION PLAN CHAPTER 5 129 COSTA MESA HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL 2007-2008 WASC/CDE FOCUS ON LEARNING Identification of Task Activities to Accomplish Task 2f. Technology usage through electronic media and computers for class projects, communicating with others via internet and by creating power Point presentation as culminating activities. 2g. Strengthen the technology portion of the Senior Project presentations by using interactive media. 3a. Develop a committee to train teachers in the use of web grades to regularly communicate student grades and enable both students and parents to receive timely achievement feedback. This will allow parents to take control and empower teachers to maintain open dialogue regarding student performance in their classroom. 3b. Develop a committee to train all staff in the use of emails as a communication tool for timely and positive feedback as well as to assist with documentation of concerns, successes and proactive interventions. 3c. Identify existing resources available on campus and their activities. 3d. Provide staff training for administrator, counselors, teachers and support staff to utilize strategies that address the goals of the 21st Century Technology Skills. 3. Technology for communication:  Establish a plan to use technology as a means of communication between the school and the home to increase student success. SCHOOLWIDE ACTION PLAN CHAPTER 5 130 COSTA MESA HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL 2007-2008 WASC/CDE FOCUS ON LEARNING ACTION PLAN # 2 21 CENTURY SKILLS FOR INCREASING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT st Task 1. Technology Infrastructure: Timeline(s) Started in Spring of 2008. and ongoing Resources CTE grant SLC grant School site funding Foundation / PTA funding Title One Person(s) Accountable CTE Committee SLC coordinator Administration Site Leadership Team Evaluation Procedure(s) 1a. The CTE Committee roster and minutes 1b. Inventory list/work order/Technology plan 1c. Technology Plan Budget 1d. Annual Technology Plan progress reports 1e. Funding sources 2a. Planned Professional development schedule 2b. Technology Plan budget 2c. Master schedule.  Develop and implement a school wide goal that will train staff in cutting edge technological resources that can then be incorporated into the classroom. 2. Technology in Learning:  Implement a variety of instructional strategy including the increased use of current technology to enhance the educational experience of the teachers and students. Started in 2005 and ongoing Staff development time. District IT/ET assistance Community funds Foundation Budget SLC grant SIP/Site budgets CTE Committee Professional development coordinator Administration Librarian SCHOOLWIDE ACTION PLAN CHAPTER 5 131 COSTA MESA HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL 2007-2008 WASC/CDE FOCUS ON LEARNING ACTION PLAN # 3 PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS Objective: Upon graduation, students will be empowered to make informed post-graduate college and/or career choices. Rationale: Students need to be prepared with 21st century skills, within their chosen pathway, to ensure success in the global economy. ESLRs Addressed: Confident Communicators, Problem Solvers, Active Citizens Annual Goal: By Fall 2009: a) The retention rate of CMHS freshmen will increase by 10%. b) The number of CMHS seniors who graduate will increase by 2%. c) CMHS graduates accepted to four-year colleges will increase by 5%. Identification of Task 1. Graduation/College goals: Activities to Accomplish Task 1a. 1b. 1c. 1d. Introduce College and Career unit in Freshman Seminar Curriculum. Address college and career requirements in all SLC academies. Create academic/college/career plan with each student. Educate all staff in graduation and post-secondary requirements. 1e. Organize and conduct Parent Informational Night and College Night. 1f. Encourage all staff to wear/display alumni attire. 1g. Require all students to complete a college application as part of their Senior Exit Project. 1h. Familiarize students with the College/Career Center. 1i. Provide math and English CAHSEE preparation classes. 1j. Meet with and counsel all students who are not meeting graduation requirements. 1k. Establish and enforce the tardy/attendance policy. 2a. Collaborate with the community and stakeholders in their Service Learning Project, Senior Exit Project, and community service requirements. 2b. Increase enrollment/courses in ROP.     Increase the college going culture. Increase the number of students applying to colleges Decrease number of non-graduates by addressing credits and CAHSEE pass rates. Increase student attendance in order to improve graduation rates. 2. Community Collaboration:  Provide and promote ongoing programs between community, stakeholders and Costa Mesa High School in order to create and foster a deeper understanding of the SCHOOLWIDE ACTION PLAN CHAPTER 5 132 COSTA MESA HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL 2007-2008 WASC/CDE FOCUS ON LEARNING Identification of Task school’s post-graduate vision. Activities to Accomplish Task 2c. Partner with area service organizations to recognize student achievement. 2d. Publicize API scores and student achievement in local newspapers and the CMHS PTSA Mustang Roundup. 2e. Partner with local businesses and universities departmentally and through academies. 2f. Visit elementary feeder schools to provide articulation information. 2g. Host campus visitations and welcome barbeque for incoming 7th graders. 2h. Hold Transition Meetings for incoming special education students and their families. 2i. Invite college representatives visit career center and classes.  Increase articulation regarding vision for post-graduate plans with: a) feeder elementary and private schools in the community for inbound middle school parents and students b) junior colleges/universities for students to accrue credits 3. School-to-college/career counseling:   Our counseling department will provide college and career planning options. Counselors will advise students in meeting requirements for post-secondary goals. 3a. Create a bridge for articulation between elementary to middle to high and into junior college for students to enable a smooth transition after graduation. 3b. Develop a plan to identify and counsel students who are not ready for post graduate college enrollment and require guidance for career training and placement. 3c. Create informational meetings to regularly provide college/career options to students starting from the 9th grade. 3d. Create a well articulated college/career planning with the local junior colleges to allow students to engage in meaningful planning prior to senior year. 3e. Counsel and advise all academically eligible students to apply to appropriate post-secondary institutions. SCHOOLWIDE ACTION PLAN CHAPTER 5 133 COSTA MESA HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL 2007-2008 WASC/CDE FOCUS ON LEARNING ACTION PLAN # 3 POST-GRADUATION PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS Task 1. Graduation/College goals: Timeline(s) Started in Fall 2006 and ongoing Resources Time for collaboration for counselors during school hours. Scheduled meetings with parents/students to address the issues and provide information. CAHSEE preparatory classes and materials Credit Recovery Center Credit Retrieval Program Attendance Office Student Services Program Support Person(s) Accountable Administration Counselors Site Leadership Team College/Career Center Advisor Parents Students Teachers SLCs Evaluation Procedure(s) 1a. Calendar of activities detailing week by week student interactions 1b. Website detailing college options, scholarships, aides etc. 1c. Agendas of parent meetings and counseling department meetings. 1d. Enrollment in CAHSEE prep classes 1e. Enrollment in Credit Recovery Center 1f. Enrollment in Credit Retrieval Program 1g. Attendance Reports 2a. Business and Education committee plan with the Chamber of Commerce 2b. Meeting minutes     Increase the college going culture. Increase the number of students applying to colleges Decrease number of non-graduates by addressing credits and CAHSEE pass rates. Increase student attendance in order to improve graduation rates. 2. Community Collaboration:  Provide and promote ongoing programs between community, stakeholders and Costa Mesa High School in order to create and foster a deeper understanding of the Started January 2007 (with AB 1802 funding) Self sustaining Administration Counselors Site Leadership Team College/Career Center Advisor SLCs Parents Students Teachers SCHOOLWIDE ACTION PLAN CHAPTER 5 134 COSTA MESA HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL 2007-2008 WASC/CDE FOCUS ON LEARNING Task  school’s post-graduate vision. Increase articulation regarding vision for post-graduate plans with: a) Feeder elementary and private schools in the community for inbound middle school parents and students b) Junior colleges/universities for students to accrue credits Timeline(s) On-going Resources Person(s) Accountable PTSA/ELAC/Boosters Evaluation Procedure(s) 2c. Articulation timelines with elementary, middle, and junior colleges. 2d. Spring HS campus visitation Freshman Seminar Curriculum College/Career Center Credits for College Program Virtual College Credits EAOP GK12 AVID OCC Partnership Counselors Administration Feeder School Staff District Curriculum Committees SLCs College Representatives 2e. Spring elementary campus visitations 2f. Welcome Barbeque 2g. Rosters of students enrolled in Credits for College Program and Virtual College Credits 2h. 7th/8th Grade enrollment in honors science, social studies, and advanced math classes 3a. Websites 3b. Parent meeting minutes 3c. SLC/Department meeting minutes 3d. Calendar of activities detailing week by week student interactions 3e. AVID curriculum 3f. Freshman Seminar Curriculum 3. School-to-college/career counseling: Ongoing  Our counseling department will provide college and career planning options. Counselors will advise students in meeting requirements for postsecondary goals. Self sustaining AB1802 Counselors Freshman Seminar Curriculum College/Career Center AVID Site Leadership Team Administration Counselors College/Career Center Advisor SLCs Parents Students Teachers SCHOOLWIDE ACTION PLAN CHAPTER 5 135 COSTA MESA HIGH/MIDDLE SCHOOL 2007-2008 WASC/CDE FOCUS ON LEARNING SCHOOLWIDE ACTION PLAN CHAPTER 5 136