School Improvement Plan
2013-2014 through 2014-2015 School Improvement Plans remain in effect for two years, but a School Leadership Team may amend as often as necessary or appropriate.
2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report Eastway Middle School Contact Information School: Address: Learning Community
Eastway Middle School 1501 Norland Rd Charlotte, NC 28205 Northeast
Courier Number: Phone Number: Fax Number: School Website:
Principal:
Anne Brinkley
Learning Community Superintendent:
Charity Bell
381 980-343-6410 980-343-6406 http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/eastwayMS/Pages/Default.aspx
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report Eastway Middle School School Improvement Team Membership From GS §115C-105.27: “The principal of each school, representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants assigned to the school building, and parents of children enrolled in the school shall constitute a school improvement team to develop a school improvement plan to improve student performance. Representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants shall be elected by their respective groups by secret ballot....Parents serving on school improvement teams shall reflect the racial and socioeconomic composition of the students enrolled in that school and shall not be members of the building-level staff.”
Committee Position Principal Assistant Principal Representative Assistant Principal Representative Teacher Representative Teacher Representative Teacher Representative Inst. Support Representative Teacher Assistant Representative Family Advocate Parent Representative Parent Representative Parent Representative
Name Anne Brinkley John Kirkland Dr. Shelia Ijames G. Gabriel S. Washington A Anderson Kathy Shea D. Smith N. Pate Angela Jeter Samantha Asbury Lisa Kirkpatrick
Email Address
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] sasbury2010#yahoo.com
[email protected]
Date Elected 9/2013 9/2013 09/2014 9/2013 09/2017 09/2014 9//2013 9/2013 09/2013 9/2013 09/2014 09/2014
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report Vision Statement District: CMS provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and productive life.
School: School: The vision of Eastway Middle School is to unite efforts to be the best school in the system, state and the nation.
Mission Statement District: The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school. School: The mission of Eastway Middle is to educate all students
Eastway Middle School Shared Beliefs • •
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Rigor, differentiation and acceleration are fundamentals of excellence. Each student must exhibit academic, behavioral and social success by being provided with opportunities to show personal independence daily. Students must practice appropriate behavior. High expectations are necessary for student achievement. For student success, parental involvement and community
• •
support are essential for collaboration with teachers, staff, and administrators Every student can achieve the highest levels of academic excellence. Professional Learning Community promotes student learning
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report Eastway Middle School SMART Goals • •
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Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis. Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of providing an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours. Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors. In grades 6-8, there will be an increase in proficiency from 22% to 75% in Language Arts. In grades 6-8, there will be an increase in proficiency from 21.9% to75% on the Mathematics End-of-Grade (EOG) assessment. There will be an increase in proficiency from 38.0 to 70% on Science End-of-Grade (EOG) test scores.
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report Eastway Middle School Assessment Data Snapshot School Composite
# Assessments Administered
% Tested
# Level I
% Level I
# Level II
% Level II
# Level III
% Level III
# Level IV
% Level IV
# Level III/IV
% Level III/IV
1,802
99.2
728
40.4
615
34.1
408
22.6
51
2.8
459
25.5
# Assessments Administered
% Tested
# Level I
% Level I
# Level II
% Level II
# Level III
% Level III
# Level IV
% Level IV
# Level III/IV
% Level III/IV
278
100
149
53.6
67
24.1
54
19.4
8
2.9
62
22.3
# Assessments Administered
% Tested
# Level I
% Level I
# Level II
% Level II
# Level III
% Level III
# Level IV
% Level IV
# Level III/IV
% Level III/IV
278
100
86
30.9
138
49.6
49
17.6
5
1.8
54
19.4
% Tested
# Level I
% Level I
# Level II
% Level II
# Level III
% Level III
# Level IV
% Level IV
# Level III/IV
% Level III/IV
Grade 06 EOG Math
Grade 06 EOG Reading
Grade 07 EOG Math
# Assessments Administered
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report 235
99.6
90
38.3
68
28.9
61
26
16
6.8
77
32.8
# Assessments Administered
% Tested
# Level I
% Level I
# Level II
% Level II
# Level III
% Level III
# Level IV
% Level IV
# Level III/IV
% Level III/IV
233
98.1
79
33.9
86
36.9
63
27
5
2.1
68
29.2
# Assessments Administered
% Tested
# Level I
% Level I
# Level II
% Level II
# Level III
% Level III
# Level IV
% Level IV
# Level III/IV
% Level III/IV
250
99.6
150
60
72
28.8
23
9.2
5
2
28
11.2
# Assessments Administered
% Tested
# Level I
% Level I
# Level II
% Level II
# Level III
% Level III
# Level IV
% Level IV
# Level III/IV
% Level III/IV
250
99.2
92
36.8
110
44
44
17.6
4
1.6
48
19.2
# Assessments Administered
% Tested
# Level I
% Level I
# Level II
% Level II
# Level III
% Level III
# Level IV
% Level IV
# Level III/IV
% Level III/IV
245
97.7
81
33.1
71
29
87
35.5
6
2.4
93
38
Grade 07 EOG Reading
Grade 08 EOG Math
Grade 08 EOG Reading
Grade 08 EOG Science
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report School EOG Math Composite
# Assessments Administered
% Tested
# Level I
% Level I
# Level II
% Level II
# Level III
% Level III
# Level IV
% Level IV
# Level III/IV
% Level III/IV
763
99.8
389
51
207
27.1
138
18.1
29
3.8
167
21.9
School EOG Reading Composite
# Assessments Administered
% Tested
# Level I
% Level I
# Level II
% Level II
# Level III
% Level III
# Level IV
% Level IV
# Level III/IV
% Level III/IV
761
99.1
257
33.8
334
43.9
156
20.5
14
1.8
170
22.3
School EOG Science Composite
# Assessments Administered
% Tested
# Level I
% Level I
# Level II
% Level II
# Level III
% Level III
# Level IV
% Level IV
# Level III/IV
% Level III/IV
245
97.7
81
33.1
71
29
87
35.5
6
2.4
93
38
Grade 06 EOG Composite
# Assessments Administered
% Tested
# Level I
% Level I
# Level II
% Level II
# Level III
% Level III
# Level IV
% Level IV
# Level III/IV
% Level III/IV
556
100
235
42.3
205
36.9
103
18.5
13
2.3
116
20.9
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report Grade 07 EOG Composite
# Assessments Administered
% Tested
# Level I
% Level I
# Level II
% Level II
# Level III
% Level III
# Level IV
% Level IV
# Level III/IV
% Level III/IV
468
98.8
169
36.1
154
32.9
124
26.5
21
4.5
145
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Grade 08 EOG Composite
# Assessments Administered
% Tested
# Level I
% Level I
# Level II
% Level II
# Level III
% Level III
# Level IV
% Level IV
# Level III/IV
% Level III/IV
745
98.9
323
43.4
253
34
154
20.7
15
2
169
22.7
# Assessments Administered
% Tested
# Level I
% Level I
# Level II
% Level II
# Level III
% Level III
# Level IV
% Level IV
# Level III/IV
% Level III/IV
1,769
99.2
727
41.1
612
34.6
381
21.5
49
2.8
430
24.3
# Assessments Administered
% Tested
# Level I
% Level I
# Level II
% Level II
# Level III
% Level III
# Level IV
% Level IV
# Level III/IV
% Level III/IV
33
97.1
1
3
3
9.1
27
81.8
2
6.1
29
87.9
School EOG Composite
Algebra I
School EOC Composite
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report # Assessments Administered
% Tested
# Level I
% Level I
# Level II
% Level II
# Level III
% Level III
# Level IV
% Level IV
# Level III/IV
% Level III/IV
33
97.1
1
3
3
9.1
27
81.8
2
6.1
29
87.9
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report Eastway Middle School Profile Eastway Middle School is a Title I urban school located at 1501 Norland Road, just east of downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. Eastway is a part of Northeast Learning Community. The community surrounding Eastway consists of many diverse businesses, apartments, and single family homes. Eastway is a uniform school. We have a diverse population with 919 students. The student population by grade is as follows: 312, 6th graders, 316 7th graders, and 315 8th graders. The demographic breakdown is as follows: 37% African American, 46% Hispanic, .002% American Indian, 11% Asian, .044% White, and .02% Multi-Racial.
Eastway Middle School has a talented and caring staff and a structured environment that includes the use of advanced technology. Eastway provides extended learning opportunities which include field trips, tutorials, athletics, and co-curricular activities. The school is committed to serving families and offers daily programs and services through the Parent Center, Parent University, sports, counseling, and Above and Beyond, ASP. The building is filled with children and adults who value and respect one another and understand the importance of establishing a 21st century learning environment.
Inclusive practices, co-teaching, tiered curriculum, project-based learning, Flocabulary, Achieve 3000, Rosetta Stone (for ESL) SIFE, MAP testing for reading & Math, Mastery Trackers, Discovery Education, NBC Learn, Learning Lab, Accelerated Reader, Castle Learning, Study Island, TI Navigator and SIOP are research-based programs that are used school-wide in all appropriate content areas to support the educational goals at Eastway Middle School.
Students and parents also receive support from the Truancy Court Program which focuses on providing assistance to families with attendance problems. Green Architecture, & ELA Foundations are offered (in targeted areas) to increase student achievement.
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report Comprehensive Needs Assessment Based on No Child Left Behind legislation, there are 29 sub-groups represented at Eastway that include African American, Asian, Hispanic, Multi-racial, Economically Disadvantaged, White, LEP, and Students with Disabilities with a composite score less than 60% on grade level in reading and math which is an indication that there is a need for a drastic change in the learning culture at Eastway Middle School. There is a need to use a variety of instructional strategies to change the learning culture. The decision to make this change is based on a variety of data points. One sub-group that is in need of the most change is Limited English Proficient students. Based on the needs assessment of this group, the major focus will be on language acquisition. The feedback from staff surveys shows that there is a need for professional development in the following areas: SIOP, classroom management, differentiated instruction, inclusion/co-teaching, professional learning communities, and research based reading and math instructional strategies. Based on assessment data and teacher observations, more focus is needed in reading and math for all level 2 and level 3 students, Limited English Proficient and students served in the Exceptional Children program. Strategies to improve low performing students are: • • • • • • • • • •
Improving the effectiveness of professional learning communities Use of Blooms Revised Taxonomy Research based best practices in reading, math, writing and science Revised digital lesson plan evaluation rubric Digital informal observation instrument to improve teacher effectiveness Learning Lab ELA Foundations Green Architecture Use of peer modeling Collaborative teaming
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report The areas of need were identified by: • • • • •
Disaggregation of formative assessments Analysis of End of Grade Test data Teacher observations Student work Parental concerns
We will also use the School "Intranet" wiki for Teacher Collaboration; expanded use of Google applications for education and group shared folders. This increased communication and collaboration will help to meet the needs of all students, including those identified through the comprehensive needs assessment as needing greater academic support. Parents will be informed of students performing below grade level by parent conferences, progress reports, Personalized Education Plans, daily agenda notes, Parent Assist, and scored homework assignments. Limited English Proficient students will be identified by WiDA ACCESS scores. Strategies to increase low performing subgroups will include the use of research-based instructional strategies. Students who need support for academic, social, behavioral or emotional outcomes are referred to the Intervention Team where there is a collaborative effort to create a plan for improvement. Individual students as well as sub-groups that do not make adequate yearly progress (AYP) will be identified by formative assessment data, teacher made tests, observations, homework projects and classroom participation. Extended tutorials during the school day will be offered to these targeted students and sub-groups to increase student achievement. Staff Profile The administrative staff consists of a Principal, two Assistant Principals, a Dean of Students, two Math Facilitators, a Professional Development Facilitator and a Technology Facilitator. Of the 57 instructional staff members, 20 hold Masters degrees and one holds an Educational Leadership doctoral degree. The support staff includes one instructional assistant, one School Resource Officer, one Family Advocate, five Secretaries, one Security Associate, two Counselors, one BMT one social worker, one full-time school Nurse and one Psychologist. Staff includes personnel from Teach for America,
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report Teach Charlotte and Visiting International Faculty. Some staff members receive their salary through Title I funds. This is determined through a needs assessment and is based on reading and math data. Transitions To facilitate smooth transitions from elementary school to middle school and from middle school to high school, the following activities are planned: From elementary to middle: • • •
Team meetings to discuss the needs of students Parent Night Student Services team meet with 5th grade students at feeder schools
From middle to high: • • • •
Parent Night at Eastway Middle School to discuss high school choices High School registration at Eastway Middle School conducted by feeder high schools Visits to high school campuses Extension of curriculum for students enrolled in Honors courses
Use of non-Title I Funds and Community Partners State and local funds are used to supplement federal funds. Non-federal funds are used in addition to Title I funds for professional development, to purchase materials for research-based instructional strategies, parental involvement, and activities that promote student achievement.
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report Parent Involvement The Title I Annual Parent Meeting will be held on September 9, 2014. Parents will be informed of No Child Left Behind legislation status. The parent involvement policy, the Right to Know Letters and the CMS Parent Policy will be distributed to parents at the meeting. We will present the Title I Annual Meeting Power Point to parents to explain our school’s participation in Title I program, Title I requirements, and their rights as parents. Learning compacts will be sent home and parents will be encouraged to read the compact with their child, and sign and return it. Three attempts will be made to ensure that 100% of the learning compacts are signed. The entire staff will work towards this effort including possible home visits by the parent advocate and social worker. Newsletters will be sent home soliciting parent involvement in the Parent Teacher Association and the School Leadership Team. Ongoing communication will be maintained through the use of newsletters, the Eastway Middle School website, Connect Ed messages, the school marquee, and notes and phone calls home. Parents will be invited to three curriculum nights that will highlight the core subjects (language arts, math, science and social studies). Parents will also be invited to the Fine Arts department programs twice a year. There will be additional opportunities for parents to get involved as appropriate. We accommodate parents with disabilities by providing transportation to the school for meetings and conferences when necessary. Translation is provided for parents with limited English proficiency. Memos, newsletters and student handbooks are sent home in languages other than English. Parent requests are handled by the department that is directly impacted by the request. We will also maintain a Twitter account @eastwaymiddle to enhance communication between teachers, parents and the community. Parent Portal access ID’s will be sent home with students and filled as requested by parents. Teacher Recruitment and Placement To recruit highly qualified teachers and paraprofessionals, the following areas of professional support will be accessible: • •
National Board Certification Program, Professional Development Activities, Mentoring support program, CMS Job Transfer Fair, allotment of funds to purchase supplies, materials, and equipment that support instruction. Based on areas of need as identified by formal and informal assessment data and observations, Title I funds will be requested and used for hiring and placement of teachers.
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report *TENTATIVE* Revised Strategic Plan Goals Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college ready. Focus Areas: College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth/High Academic Achievement, Access to Rigor, Closing Achievement Gaps Goal 2: Recruit, develop, and retain a premier workforce. Focus Areas: Recruitment, Professional Development, Retention, New Career Pathways, Leadership Development Goal 3: Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses, and faith-based or community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child. Focus Areas: Family Engagement, Communications, Partnership Development, Philanthropic Foundation Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, customer service, and cultural competence. Focus Areas: Physical Safety, Social and Emotional Health, High Engagement, Customer Service, Cultural Competency Goal 5: Optimize district performance and accountability by strengthening data use, processes and systems. Focus Areas: Effective & Efficient Processes and Systems, Strategic Management of District Resources, Data Integrity and Utilization, School Performance Improvement, Disproportionality Goal 6: Inspire and nurture learning, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship through the expansion of strategic school design.
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report Focus Areas: Learning everywhere, all the time, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Strategic School Design SMART Goal (1):
Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.
Duty Free Lunch for Teachers
Strategic Plan Goal: Strategic Plan Focus Area:
Navigator Pathway:
Data Used:
Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, customer service, and cultural competence Physical Safety, Social and Emotional Health, High Engagement, Customer Service, Cultural Competency
Enter Kindergarten ready
Advanced Reading in K-2
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
X At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Master Schedule, Duty roster, Teacher Working Condition Survey
Strategies (determined by what data) • Task • Task • Task (PD)
Point Person
Evidence of Success
Funding
(title/name)
(Student Impact)
(estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline
1. The master schedule reflects that the teachers are able to have a duty free lunch during the day. The SRO, BMTs, and security associates monitor students during this time. 2. Teachers, who have planning during this time, monitor the students based on a rotation.
Anne Brinkley, Principal
Improve teacher morale
N/A
All Staff
Aug. 2014June 2015
Anne Brinkley, Principal
Improve teacher morale
N/A
All Staff
Aug. 2014June 2015
(Start—End)
• Interim Dates
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report SMART Goal (2):
Strategic Plan Goal:
Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and 301.1, with the goal of providing an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours. Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college ready.
Strategic Plan Focus Area:
College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth/High Academic Achievement, Access to Rigor, Closing Achievement Gaps
Navigator Pathway:
Enter Kindergarten ready
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
X Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
Data Used:
Advanced Reading in K-2
At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
X At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Master Schedule, Teacher Working Condition Survey
Strategies (determined by what data) • Task • Task • Task (PD)
Point Person
Evidence of Success
Funding
(title/name)
(Student Impact)
(estimated cost / source)
1. Teachers have collaborative team planning time at least 3 times per week for approximately 60 minutes each session. They are able to disaggregate data and discuss student’s academic and behavioral progression.
Anne Brinkley, Principal D. Adair, Dean of Students
Increase student test scores N/A Be able to plan integrated lessons that provide relevancy to the students.
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
• Interim Dates All Aug. 2014-Instructional June 2014 Staff
Dr. Ijames,
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report Assistant Principal J. Kirkland, Assistant Principal Jose Rios, Technology Facilitator Kathy Shea, Academic Facilitator S. Wansley, Math Facilitator C. Brown, Math Facilitator L. Brown PD Facilitator
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report SMART Goal (3): Anti-Bullying / Character Education
Strategic Plan Goal: Strategic Plan Focus Area: Navigator Pathway:
Data Used:
Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors. Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, customer service, and cultural competence Physical Safety, Social and Emotional Health, High Engagement, Customer Service, Cultural Competency
Enter Kindergarten ready
Advanced Reading in K-2
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
X Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
X At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Student Survey, Referral Data
Strategies (determined by what data) • Task • Task • Task (PD)
Point Person
Evidence of Success
Funding
(title/name)
(Student Impact)
(estimated cost / source)
1.Teacher supervised Healthy Child Activity 30 minutes per day. • Designate 30 minutes per day in master schedule for physical movement
Anne Brinkley, Principal Dr. Ijames, Assistant Principal,
•
Promote positive relationships during teacher J. Kirkland, led physical activities Assistant
•
Intergrate academic
Participation in healthy activities by all students. This process is built into the master schedule.
N/A
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
• Interim Dates All Instructional Staff
Aug. 2014 June 2015
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report content into physical activities when possible.
2.Bullying Prevention Campaign •
•
•
•
•
Anti Bullying video on closed circuit TV. Canvas school with visual displays promoting antibullying Provide students with information to recognize and combat cyber bullying. There are regular counselor led student discussions within the classrooms. Students are able to discuss any topics that revolve around bullying, peer pressure, and graduation.
Principal
Anne Brinkley, Principal Dr. Ijames, Assistant Principal, J. Kirkland, Assistant Principal
Decrease in the amount of students involved in disruptive behaviors involving bullying.
N/A
All Instructional Staff
October 2014
Counselors Family Advocate Psychologist
Dale Adair, Dean of Students Alma Wilson, Guidance Counselor Yvonne Baker, Guidance Counselor
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report •
The counselors promote red ribbon week which denotes drug & bullying prevention.
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report SMART Goal (4): Strategic Plan Goal:
In grades 6-8, there will be an increase in proficiency from 30% to 70% in Language Arts. Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college ready.
Strategic Plan Focus Area:
College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth/High Academic Achievement, Access to Rigor, Closing Achievement Gaps
Navigator Pathway:
Enter Kindergarten ready
Advanced Reading in K-2
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
Data Used:
At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
Point Person
Evidence of Success
Funding
(title/name)
(Student Impact)
(estimated cost / source)
1.
A. Brinkley, principal
Develop Academic Improvement Plan to reflect Curriculum Mapping PLC
• • •
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
2014-2015 Reading EOG Data, 2014 BOY MAP data, ESL data and CFAs
Strategies (determined by what data) • Task • Task • Task (PD)
•
X At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7
designate meeting locations appoint team facilitators confirm meeting dates & times curriculum chart to display
•
•
Increase students’ academic awareness of the commonalities between content areas. Improved levels of proficiency on EOG reading tests.
N/A
Personne l Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
• Interim Dates Dr. S. Ijames, Assistant Principal,
August 2014-June 2015
K. Shea, Academic Facilitator
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report •
2.
cross curricula strategies cross curriculum lesson plans designed to reinforce teaching strategies
Provide in-house professional A.Brinkley, development on utilization of principal assessment data to improve student academic performance in literacy, including: • MAP • EVAAS Data • Common Formative Assessments • EOG prior year results • Other data as indicated.
3. Facilitate acceleration for targeted students to be moved to proficiency. • Assign a qualified reading teacher to instruct a select group of students based on assessment data. • Provide regular fluency testing. • Assess Language Arts and reading skills through
A. Brinkley, principal
•
Improved MAP Scores in Reading
Assistant Principals
•
Increased student engagement
Facilitators
•
Increase in informal assessment grades
•
Increase in reading EOG scores
•
Increased fluency as evidenced by testing
Assistant Principals
•
Improved EOG tests scores
Teachers
•
Improved comprehension based on assessment data
August 2014-June 2015
Oct. 2014June 2015
Support Staff
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report •
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regular assessments. Provide direct, differentiated instruction in targeted areas of deficiencies. Acquire increased numbers of Chrome books for classroom usage
4. Reorganize ESL Newcomers’ class • Place students in courses according to language acquisition proficiency and monitor progress. • Utilize RIGOR curriculum materials
5. Ensure all content and elective courses include literacy components by incorporating tier 2 and tier 3 vocabulary, reading, and writing daily through exposure to: • Use of Flocabulary • SIOP strategies
Title I A. Brinkley, principal,
•
• • Administrative staff
•
•
•
Increased proficiency level on common formative Assessments and grades Increased fluency as measured by testing Improvement in ACCESS test score results Lesson plans detailing vocabulary, reading and writing instruction Improved proficiency on CFAs and MAP reading scores Instructional walkthroughs and other observations
Facilitators Teachers
Assistant Principals
Oct. 2014June 2015
Aug. 2014 – June 2015
Facilitators
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report SMART Goal (5): Strategic Plan Goal:
In grades 6-8, there will be an increase in proficiency from 21.9% to75% on the Mathematics End-of-Grade (EOG) assessment. Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college ready.
Strategic Plan Focus Area:
College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth/High Academic Achievement, Access to Rigor, Closing Achievement Gaps
Navigator Pathway:
Enter Kindergarten ready
Advanced Reading in K-2
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
Data Used:
At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
Point Person
Evidence of Success
Funding
(title/name)
(Student Impact)
(estimated cost / source)
1.
A. Brinkley, principal
Provide math interventions for struggling math students
•
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
2012-2013 Mathematics EOG Data, 2013 BOY MAP data
Strategies (determined by what data) • Task • Task • Task (PD)
•
X At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7
Hold one on one conferences to address areas of needs with students Monitor student work and assessment to predict MAP
•
•
Differentiation of instruction (whole, small group, peer or individual) Differential instruction (assignments designed to meet
Title I
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
• Interim Dates Content Teachers
October 2014-May 2015
Dean of Students Math Facilitators Family
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and EOG outcomes for students Provide data points with students (student individualized trackers) and review periodically Provide all students more opportunities with technology Parent contact Model lesson, provide guided and independent practice Develop a school-wide tutorial plan to include all subgroups Exit ticket out the door for quick assessment of student knowledge Individual teacher tutoring Afterschool tutoring
individual’s needs) •
Analyzed collected data and modifications evident in instructional practices.
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Utilize the CFA’s to monitor progress (along with RTI) student learning and teaching effectiveness.
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Curriculum nights, telephone calls and e-mails
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Tutoring rosters
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Collaboration between school-wide tutors and math instructional support staff minutes
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2.Build a school culture of sharing and modeling best practices via Professional Learning Communities •
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Anne Brinkley, Principal
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PLC minutes
n/a
Anne Brinkley
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PLC minutes/agenda Instructional walkthrough
n/a
October 2014 May 2015
Collaborate/share with colleagues effective instructional strategies Plan lessons that include collaboration strategies Develop and collaborate on pacing guides Share strategies that focus on instructional presentation Compare data on common assessments Student work analysis
3. Support teachers as they improve their instructional practices. • Model lessons during PLC • Co-facilitate lessons • Share instructional resources
Dean of Students Math Facilitators Administrative Team
October 2014 May 2015
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Anne Brinkley
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Student’s Mastery level on C.F.A’s and grades
n/a
Principal EC and ESL teachers
Title I
Technology Facilitator
October 2014 May 2015
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report SMART Goal (6): Strategic Plan Goal:
There will be an increase in proficiency from 38.0 to 70% on Science End-of-Grade (EOG) test scores. Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college ready.
Strategic Plan Focus Area:
College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth/High Academic Achievement, Access to Rigor, Closing Achievement Gaps
Navigator Pathway:
Enter Kindergarten ready
Advanced Reading in K-2
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
Data Used:
At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
X At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
2012-2013 8th Grade Science Data
Strategies (determined by what data) • Task • Task • Task (PD)
Point Person
Evidence of Success
Funding
(title/name)
(Student Impact)
(estimated cost / source)
1.
A. Brinkley, principal
Academic Improvement Plan reflecting the 6-8 Science Curriculum PLCs • designate meeting locations • appoint team facilitators • confirm meeting dates & times • curriculum chart to display cross curricula strategies
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Increase students’ academic awareness of the commonalities between content areas.
N/A
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
• Interim Dates Facilitators
January 2014-June 2014
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cross curriculum lesson plans designed to reinforce teaching strategies
2.Develop inquiry-based (application) science lessons in grades 6-8 • create lessons that are aligned to the Common Core • Use PLC sessions to develop lessons that are interactive
3. Provide professional development on utilization of assessment data to improve student academic performance in science • Flocabulary • I Ready • Discovery Ed
Science Teachers grades 6-8
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Facilitators: Linda S. Brown Kathleen Shea
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Science Teachers 6-8 John Kirkland
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Copies of lesson plans Descriptions of interactive activities and their relationship to each lesson Observed chormebook use with Discovery Education and other science related websites
Grade-level Science PLC Teams
Teachers will use these tools in their classes to enhance the science content and promote academic success. Facilitators will have copies of materials
Facilitators
Oct. 2014May 2015
PD Facilitator Academic Facilitator Admin. Team Discovery Education Representative
Family Advocate
August 2014-June 2015
Family Advocate
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MTSS
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NBC Learn EVASS Data Teachertube.com
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Science Olympiad Robotics Club Partnership SIOP Tutoring Data PLC’s
4. Increase academic growth and critical thinking skills
(AP)
used in training sessions with teachers and students.
Science Teachers 6-8 Facilitators: Linda S. Brown Kathleen Shea
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Student work samples Assessment Scores Classroom Environment
Clariant Corporation Fifth Third Bank
Weekly Meetings on Wednesdays
Teachers
Daily
Facilitators
Sept. 2014May 2015
Admin. Team
Admin. Team
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Tess MannJohn
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Increased English Language Acquisition
ESL Teachers Facilitators
Linda S. Brown
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WiDA Scores increase Increase in Formative and Summative Assessment Scores Improvements in student work samples and products Higher EOG Scores Higher EOC Scores
Admin. Team ESL Support Persons
Nov. 2014May 2015
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GRADING SCALE (Middle & High School Only)
A 100-93 B 92-85 C 84-77 D 76-70 F Below 70, Failing Note: Pluses (+) and minuses (-) will not be used.
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Insert the waivers you are requesting •
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Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size (grades 4-12) [required for all schools with grades 4-12] Please identify the law, regulation or policy from which you are seeking an exemption.
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115C-301 (c and d) Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size [required for all schools with grades 4-12]
3. Please state how the waiver will be used. •
Class size will be adjusted to address student individual instructional needs through flexible grouping of students in the most effective utilization of teaching teams. Maximum teaching load will be used to allow teachers in specific areas of the curriculum to teach students designated for specific skill needs and to address the large number of students requesting elective classes.
4. Please state how the waiver will promote achievement of performance goals. •
This waiver will allow more flexibility in grouping students to meet their abilities and needs and thus should enhance their achievement on the performance goals.
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report Approval of Plan Committee Position
Name
Signature
Date
Principal Assistant Principal Representative Teacher Representative Inst. Support Representative Teacher Assistant Representative Parent Representative Parent Representative Parent Representative Parent Representative Parent Representative
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report Quarter 3 Review Committee Position Principal Assistant Principal Representative Teacher Representative Inst. Support Representative Teacher Assistant Representative Parent Representative Parent Representative Parent Representative Parent Representative Parent Representative
Name
Signature
Date
Signature
Date
Quarter 4 Review Committee Position Principal Assistant Principal Representative Teacher Representative Inst. Support Representative Teacher Assistant Representative Parent Representative Parent Representative Parent Representative Parent Representative Parent Representative
Name
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2013-2014
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report SMART Goal (1): Strategic Plan Goal: Strategic Plan Focus Area: Navigator Pathway:
Enter Kindergarten ready
Advanced Reading in K-2
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used: Strategies (determined by what data) • Task • Task • Task
2012-2013 Result
2013-2014 Target
2013-2014 Current Reality Use quantitative terminology to describe school’s progress towards outcome. Describe the effectiveness of each strategy.
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4.
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report SMART Goal (2): Strategic Plan Goal: Strategic Plan Focus Area: Navigator Pathway:
Enter Kindergarten ready
Advanced Reading in K-2
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used: Strategies (determined by what data) • Task • Task • Task
2012-2013 Result
2013-2014 Target
2013-2014 Current Reality Use quantitative terminology to describe school’s progress towards outcome. Describe the effectiveness of each strategy.
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3.
4.
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report SMART Goal (3): Strategic Plan Goal: Strategic Plan Focus Area: Navigator Pathway:
Enter Kindergarten ready
Advanced Reading in K-2
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used: Strategies (determined by what data) • Task • Task • Task
2012-2013 Result
2013-2014 Target
2013-2014 Current Reality Use quantitative terminology to describe school’s progress towards outcome. Describe the effectiveness of each strategy.
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2.
3.
4.
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report SMART Goal (4): Strategic Plan Goal: Strategic Plan Focus Area: Navigator Pathway:
Enter Kindergarten ready
Advanced Reading in K-2
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used: Strategies (determined by what data) • Task • Task • Task
2012-2013 Result
2013-2014 Target
2013-2014 Current Reality Use quantitative terminology to describe school’s progress towards outcome. Describe the effectiveness of each strategy.
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4.
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report SMART Goal (5): Strategic Plan Goal: Strategic Plan Focus Area: Navigator Pathway:
Enter Kindergarten ready
Advanced Reading in K-2
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used: Strategies (determined by what data) • Task • Task • Task
2012-2013 Result
2013-2014 Target
2013-2014 Current Reality Use quantitative terminology to describe school’s progress towards outcome. Describe the effectiveness of each strategy.
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3.
4.
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2014-2015 Eastway Middle School Improvement Plan Report SMART Goal (6): Strategic Plan Goal: Strategic Plan Focus Area: Navigator Pathway:
Enter Kindergarten ready
Advanced Reading in K-2
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 3 Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used: Strategies (determined by what data) • Task • Task • Task
2012-2013 Result
2013-2014 Target
2013-2014 Current Reality Use quantitative terminology to describe school’s progress towards outcome. Describe the effectiveness of each strategy.
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