2001-02 School Improvement Plan

For Middle Schools ARCHDALE-TRINITY MIDDLE SCHOOL 2005/2006 Checklist for School Improvement Plan 1. Mission and Belief Statement 2. Goals and Action Plans 3. Community School Profile Academic Data Demographics 4. Intervention Plan 5. Waiver Request 6. Professional Development Plan 7. Incentive Pay Plan 8. Safe School Plan 9. Approval of SIP Principal’s Signature BOE Approval Date Chair’s Signature Date 2005-06 School Improvement Plan Archdale-Trinity Middle School Strategic Priority: High Student Performance School Improvement Objective: Curriculum, instruction, and assessment goals and objectives will be aligned in order to effectively meet the learning needs of every student. Rationale: In order to meet the differentiated needs of every learner, curriculum and assessment goals must be aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Planning School Climate Staff Development Curriculum and Instruction Communication Action Plan Strategy Formal and informal classroom observations; Classroom snapshots Population Served All certified staff Time Line ongoing Resources/ Budget Observation instruments; Training on various observation methods Training on multiple assessment strategies; NCSCS; Staff Development EC funds; funds IEP goals and guidelines; Training on effective inclusion Responsible Person(s) Administration; Curriculum Facilitator; Mentors and ‘buddy’ teachers Teachers and administrators Indicators of Success Teacher and student growth; Higher retention rate, particularly for ILTs Teachers will use multiple assessment strategies (formal and informal) to evaluate student progress toward NCSCS goals All students ongoing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans will be clearly followed by both the EC and regular classroom teachers Ant student on an IEP/504 ongoing ‘A’ Team; IEP Team; EC Teachers; Regular Ed Teachers; CF; Administration Curriculum Facilitator; administration Higher student achievement; Teachers will gain a true understanding of how much students are learning based on mStudents will demonstrate a higher rate of success due to their individual goals being addressed/met by a team of teachersultiple assessment strategies Students will demonstrate a higher rate of success due to their individual goals being addressed/met by a team of teachers The curriculum facilitator will provide benchmark assessments and detailed pacing guides for all math and l. arts teachers math and language arts teachers 2005-06 curriculum materials; standard course of study; pacing guides More effective/active instruction will be seen and students will demonstrate higher growth on the EOG's; writing proficiency will increase 2005-06 School Improvement Plan Archdale-Trinity Middle School Strategic Priority: High Student Performance School Improvement Objective: 7th and 8th grade students will meet expected growth standards on End-ofGrade Tests Rationale: ATMS did not meet expected growth for the 2004-05 school year Planning School Climate Staff Development Curriculum and Instruction Communication Action Plan Strategy Staff development will be provided for all certified staff in the area of reading and writing in the content area Population Served All certified staff Time Line 2005-06 Resources/ Budget Staff development funds; Qualified trainers; time AT Tax funds; Remediation and accountability funds; tutors AT tax funds and state allotment for teachers and equipment Responsible Person(s) Administration; Staff Development Committee; CF Indicators of Success More quality instruction in the area of reading and writing by ALL teachers Certified tutors to assist with reading comprehension, writing, and math skills Level I’s and II’s; AG students; any at-risk students 2005-06 Administration; Students and parents; CF Lower class sizes and a higher growth rate for students on the EOGs (particularly Level I & II and AG students) Utilizing a full time computer specialist, ATMS will continue to demonstrate growth and high proficiency (95% or better) on the computer tests (multiple choice and performance) Utilize R/WCA strategies to increase reading comprehension and writing skills in all content areas 8th grade students (regular ed. and EC) 2005-06 Computer specialists and regular ed. teachers 95% of all 8th graders will pass the computer competency tests (multiple choice and performance) All students in all subject areas ongoing R/WCA training (Jane Teague); Supplemental reading materials All teachers; Administration; CF All teachers (core and elective) will effectively integrate reading comprehension and writing into their subject areas 2005-06 School Improvement Plan Archdale-Trinity Middle School Strategic Priority: High Student Performance School Improvement Objective: 7th and 8th grade students will meet the Annual Yearly Progress Goals as stated in No Child Left Behind Rationale: ATMS did not make AYP for the 2004-05 school year Planning School Climate Staff Development Curriculum and Instruction Communication Action Plan Strategy EC teachers will work and plan more closely with regular ed. teachers Population Served EC Time Line 2005-06 Resources/ Budget planning time; AYP data; staff development for EC inclusion Responsible Person(s) regular ed. and EC teachers; administration Indicators of Success EC students will meet AYP proficiency target Teachers/teams will become more familiar with subgroups which will impact AYP All students 200506 testing data teachers; administration; CF Teachers will meet the learning needs of every AYP subgroup Staff development for EC teachers in the area of inclusion EC, math and language arts teachers; EC students 2005-06 staff development funds; planning time EC and regular ed. teachers; administration More effective inclusion instruction for EC students; meet AYP target goals for EC students Utilize remediation and summer school funds in order to meet the needs of atrisk AYP subgroups all at-risk students in every subgroup 2005-06 remediation and summer school funds; teachers all staff members ATMS will meet 100% of the AYP targets for 2005-06 2005-06 School Improvement Plan Archdale-Trinity Middle School Strategic Priority: Quality Teachers, Administrators, and Staff School Improvement Objective: Develop and maintain high goals and standards for all teachers, administrators, and staff. Rationale: Well-trained and dedicated educators provide students with the best chance of success. Planning School Climate Staff Development Curriculum and Instruction Communication Action Plan Strategy Develop IGPs which provide the framework for professional growth Population Served All certified staff Time Line ongoing Resources/ Budget Understanding of IGP; Time to communicate progress of IGP with staff Time to selfreflect and communicate with others Responsible Person(s) All certified staff Indicators of Success Successful completion of IGP goals Principal’s Self-Assessment administration ongoing principal Effective development and implementation of school and personal goals by the principal; approval of superintendent Formal and informal observations for ILT and career teachers All certified staff ongoing Observation instruments; Strategies for instructional improvement Testing data from RCS; Planning time to meet with teachers Administration; mentor and ‘buddy’ teachers; Curriculum Facilitator Administration; CF Continuous growth will be seen on the part of all certified staff Individual class roster summary reports Language Arts and Math Teachers ongoing Reading and Math teachers will self-reflect (with the assistance of administration) on their effectiveness to facilitate a year’s worth of growth for every child; This instrument should help teachers learn and grow as professionals 2005-06 School Improvement Plan Archdale-Trinity Middle School Strategic Priority: Safe, Orderly, and Caring Schools/ Effective and Efficient Operations School Improvement Objective: To provide students with a safe, orderly, and yet inviting learning environment Rationale: Student achievement scores will increase when they feel safe and included in their learning environment Planning School Climate Staff Development Curriculum and Instruction Communication Action Plan Strategy Reduce the overall number of shortterm suspensions Population Served All students Time Line 2005-06 Resources/ Budget Teachers; SRO; ISS; counselors; parents; outside agencies; additional alternatives to suspension Time to conference (before and after school, during planning) Responsible Person(s) AT Staff and other support groups Indicators of Success Fewer short term suspensions; Higher achievement levels due to the fact that students will be in school Increase the number of parent conferences All students ongoing Staff and parents Documentation of parent conferences (in person or by phone) throughout the school year Increase the number of alternatives to out of school suspension All students ongoing Make the School Resources Officer more visible during the school day Entire School 200506 SRO; counselors; social worker; administration; teachers (inteaming); peer counseling; ISS; available time other local for the SRO; agencies county funds The entire learning community More people will be directly involved in making sure our students are in school and learning on a consistent basis; Number of OSS referrals will decrease each year Students and staff will see the SRO during class changes, arrival, and dismissal times SRO; administration 2005-06 School Improvement Plan Archdale-Trinity Middle School (and Action Plan for Healthy Students in Safe, Orderly and Caring Schools) Strategic Priority: Healthy Students in Safe, Orderly and Caring Schools School Improvement Objective: To provide adequate time for physical activity on a daily basis Rationale: Every child needs and deserves the opportunity to participate in a well-rounded physical education program Planning School Climate Staff Development Curriculum and Instruction Communication Action Plan Please record your action steps. Strategy Ensure all students have recess and / or physical activity during the school day and that it is not taken away as punishment. Indicate if this is in progress or not yet addressed. Not Yet Addressed (What is your plan?) In Progress (Please describe.) ATMS students have daily access to physical education and/or recess Need Assistance (Please describe.) NA (Provide explanation.) Strategy Provide physical education for every student taught by a physical education teacher. Check the appropriate “yes” or “no” box and list the exact number of minutes in PE over the 180-day school year. Provide physical activity and/or recess for every student. List the exact number of minutes provided for recess and/or physical activity over the 180-day school year. Yes No Time over 180 days 8100 1080 Strategy Implement a coordinated school health program. Indicate if this is in progress or not yet addressed by the school. Not Yet Addressed In Progress ATMS currently has a coordinated school-wide health program Need Assistance (Please describe.) At Our School We have a School Health Advisory Council. Check all that apply. In Our LEA Unsure Need Assistance (Please describe.) Need Assistance (Please describe.) What other areas of Coordinated School Health Programs are you working on implementing in your school? Please explain. CPR (taught in 8th grade) Obesity Awareness and Fitness Camp (Mrs. Stewart) First Aid/Crisis Intervention Team **Our school nurse is constantly looking for ways to add more school-wide health programs 2005-06 School Improvement Plan Archdale-Trinity Middle School Strategic Priority: Strong Family, Community, and Business Support School Improvement Objective: To involve the larger educational community and surrounding local agencies in an effort to become true stakeholders in our children’s education Rationale: “It takes a village to raise a child.” Planning School Climate Staff Development Curriculum and Instruction Communication Action Plan Strategy Involve parents with PTSA and other school related activities Population Served Entire learning community Time Line 2005-06 Resources/ Budget PTSA and Comer Committees; Various other parent-led committees AT News; RCS Communications Department; newsletters Copy materials; Phone system to send messages Responsible Person(s) Staff and parents Indicators of Success Success will be achieved when the entire community is behind the goals and objectives set forth for the benefit of our students Keep in close contact with various media sources to make the public aware of our academic and extracurricular accomplishments AT Community ongoing Administration; Staff; parents More positive publicity in the A-T area and throughout Randolph County Monthly newsletter and weekly phone message to parents All parents/ guardians 2005-06 administration Better overall communication with parents; more parental involvement Involve outside agencies in an effort to reach more at-risk students At-risk students 2005-06 Local funds for support agencies (Communities in Schools, Chamber of Commerce, etc.) Staff, parents, and local support agencies Local agencies will become more visible in the lives of our troubled and at-risk students 2005-2006 School Improvement Plan School: Archdale-Trinity Middle School School Community Profile B. Achievement Data Percent Proficient – Total Composite School 02-03 Performance Composite Achievement Status AYP Status Percent Passing Computer Skills Test 89.9 met met 92.6 03-04 90.3 not met met 91.7 04-05 90.3 not met 15/17 94.5 Not Met 88.1 Not Met 92.2 Not Met 90.3 02-03 86.9 District 03-04 88.5 04-05 86.7 02-03 80.8 State 03-04 80.2 04-05 79.7 Percent Proficient by Subgroup Reading All 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 88.4 88.3 89.9 White 89.2 88.9 90.7 Black 88.2 70.6 84.2 Hispanic 40 77.8 54.5 Male 86.1 86 88.3 Female 92.1 90.9 91.5 LEP N/A N/A N/A Students w/ Disabilities Economically Disadvantaged 50.5 60.2 49.5 Students w/ Disabilities 74.7 78.1 77.5 Economically Disadvantaged Mathematics All 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 89.3 90.7 89 White 90.5 91.1 89.8 Black 82.4 70.6 73.7 Hispanic 50 88.9 72.7 Male 88.3 87.6 85.5 Female 90.4 94.2 92.4 LEP N/A N/A N/A 58.3 63.3 53.8 74.7 80.7 81 Percentage of students who scores at or above grade level on end-of-grade tests School 02-03 Grade 6 Reading Grade 6 Math Grade 7 Reading Grade 7 Math Grade 7 Writing Grade 8 Reading Grade 8 Math Algebra I N/A N/A 89.7 89 N/A 90.5 92 100 03-04 N/A N/A 88.2 91.7 48.9 88.4 90.1 100 04-05 N/A N/A 89.6 88.6 52.3 90.2 89.4 100 02-03 79.7 89.1 85.2 85.9 36.6 85.8 83.5 98.5 District 03-04 83.5 91.4 85.1 86.8 43.3 89.8 87.8 96.2 04-05 83 90.8 85.8 86 45.8 87 83.9 98.2 02-03 79.4 87.9 83.2 81.9 40.9 85.7 82.4 NA State 03-04 79.9 89 85 84.2 45.6 87.8 84.3 NA 04-05 81.1 89.1 88.5 84.3 46.7 87.9 84 NA Focused Intervention/Remediation Plan 2005-06 School Name I. Archdale-Trinity Middle School Target Population Targeted Level I & II students who did not meet growth on the EOGs (and any other students deemed as at-risk) II. Rationale While we continue to focus much attention on our Level I and II students, we must provide focused intervention for those higher level students who are not meeting expected growth standards. III. Description of Services to be provided Remediation/Tutoring Employee Materials/Books Software List Software: Study Island; Orchard IV. Measurable Outcomes Expected growth on the reading and math EOG’s V. Budget Student Accountability Funds AT Tax Funds Remediation Funds Other local sources VI. Evaluation We must meet expected growth standards on the ABCs and meet AYP for measurable success to take place School-Based Management and Accountability Program Summary of School-Based Waiver Requests for 2005-06 LEA: School: Randolph County Schools Archdale-Trinity Middle School LEA Code: 760 School Code 378 Requests for Waivers 1. Insert the waivers you are requesting. Allow flexibility with regard to class size and teacher daily student load requirements 2. Please identify the law, regulation, or policy from which you are seeking an exemption. NC Public School Law 115 C-301 3. Please state how the waiver will be used. To allow additional qualified students to participate in advanced level language arts and math courses To allow for additional instructional time in reading and math during the school day for students scoring below grade level 4. Please state how the waiver will promote achievement of performance goals. Additional students will be in advanced level courses EC inclusion classes will have lower numbers (whole class size) All students scoring below grade level will receive additional instruction in reading and math during the school day More exploratory courses will be offered Professional Development Technology Workshops (QUEST) Staff Development in reading and writing across the content areas School-wide staff development on obesity awareness and fitness Continued education and staff development opportunities will be made available for all staff members Connected Schools Ongoing staff development during common planning times EC inclusion training Incentive Pay Plan 1) Incentive awards can only be distributed to certified personnel and teacher assistants (legislative mandate) 2) All excess funds must revert to the state and cannot be used to purchase equipment or for staff development (legislative mandate) 3) The required length of employment for eligible personnel to receive an incentive award is six full months within one fiscal year 4) All itinerants who serve more than one school that meets expectations or a school that is classified as exemplary will receive state funding based on the individual’s percent of time assigned to the school SIP Team Approval Name Initials Position Date