northside elementary school strategic improvement plan...

Northside Elementary School Strategic Improvement Plan2013-2014

Balanced Scorecard Internal Measures

1.1.A.1:Effectively utilize district curriculum

maps and units of study for all grade levels

and all content areas

1.1.A: Meet Performance Targets:

3rd grade: Rdg-100%, ELA-97%, M-86%, Sci-

88%, SS-97%; 4th Grade:

Rdg-100%, ELA-100%, M-90%, Sci-93%, SS-

93%; 5th grade: Rdg-100%,

ELA-97%, M-100%, Sci-85%, SS-85%

1.1.A: 100% of grade levels using common

assessments and benchmarks

1.1.A.2:Provide a systematic approach for

collaborative planning utilizing the CCGPS

through support from system and school

content leaders

1.1.A: Exceed Performance Targets:


45%, SS40%; 4th grade:

Rdg-60%, ELA-55%, M-50%, Sci-45%, SS-

35%; 5th grade: Rdg-

60%, ELA-60%, M-60%, Sci-45%, SS-30%

1.1.A: 100% of grade levels using higher

order thinking strategies and a variety of

relevant text to increase reading and

comprehension levels across all curricular

areas

1.1.A.3:Utilize assessment data to assist

teacher in adjusting instruction

1.1.A: 100% of certified staff utilizing

standards implementation resources in all

subject areas on Sharepoint

1.1.A.4:Utilize Lucy Calkins Units of Study in

the areas of Reading and Writing across

grade levels in all content areas

1.1.A:85% participation at 100% of

previews of content areas with county grade

level curriculum documents

1.1.A.5:Integrate Science, Social Studies and

Writing across content areas daily1.1.A.6:Increase text complexity and amount

of non-fiction reading across all curricular

areas

1.1.A.7:Expand close reading instruction K-5

1.1.A.8:Strengthen Number Talks and use of

manipulatives1.1.A.9:Use "Write Score" for 3-5 mock

writing assessment1.1.A.10:Pilot the new TKES/LKES

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Our mission is to produce Respecful, Lifelong Learners.Building our future...one child at a time.



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Goal

Performance


1.1.B.1:Utilize common instructional

frameworks that ensure standards are

explicit and referenced often

1.1.B: % of students meeting or exceeding

standards: 3rd grade: Rdg-

100%, ELA-97%, M-86%, Sci- 88%, SS-97%;

4th Grade: Rdg-100%, ELA-100%, M-90%,

Sci-93%, SS-93%; 5th grade:

Rdg-100%, ELA-97%, M-100%, Sci-85%, SS-

85%

1.1.B:Ewalk observations: 100% answer "yes"

on lesson plans aligned with CCGPS"

1.1.B.2:Providing instruction to the high

achiever with scaffolding to ensure student

success

1.1.B: Exceed Performance Targets:



Rdg-60%, ELA-55%, M-50%, Sci-45%, SS-


60%, ELA-60%, M-60%, Sci-45%, SS-30%

1.1.B:100% classrooms implementing SBC

processes

1.1.B.3:Utilize non-graded formative

assessments to assist teachers in adjusting

instruction

1.1.B: % of students meeting or exceeding

on 5th grade Writing Assessment: 96%1.1.B:100% using instructional framework

1.1.B.4:Emphasize the use of feedback that

is directly aligned to the standards and

provides students with specific strengths

and next steps

1.1.B:100% of GTE classes utilizing Science

and Strategies labs once per week

1.1.B.5:Instruction is differentiated-Guide

the use of formative and summative

assessments to systematically and

purposefully plan for student differences

and small group instruction

1.1.B.6:Full implementation of science and

strategies labs for all grade levels and begin

process toward STEM certification

1.1.B.7:Relevance, Relationships and Rigor

are pervasive1.1.B.8:Professional practices are

implemented with fidelity.

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1.1.C.1:Utilize formative assessments,

including GRASP, to assist teachers in

adjusting instruction and planning for small

group instruction

1.1.C: 80% of students will show growth

and be successful on Tier I of Pyramid of

Interventions

1.1.C: 100% of grades utilizing benchmark

assessment results in collaborative plans

1.1.C.2:Utilize system-level benchmarks to

measure progress and identify needs of all

learners

1.1.C: 100% utilization of TieNet/P of I

1.1.C.3:Utilize targeted small group

instruction based on ongoing formative and

summative assessment data

1.1.C: Meet Performance Targets:


88%, SS-97%; 4th Grade:

Rdg-100%, ELA-100%, M-90%, Sci-93%, SS-


ELA-97%, M-100%, Sci-85%, SS-85%

1.1.C.4:All relevant data are analyzed and

used by school faculty to drive decisions

1.1.C: Exceed Performance Targets:



Rdg-60%, ELA-55%, M-50%, Sci-45%, SS-


60%, ELA-60%, M-60%, Sci-45%, SS-30%

1.1.C.5:Full implementation of RTI process

and use of TieNet

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Performance


1.1.D.1: Increease the use of technology

within lesson delivery through use of the

SmartBoard, document cameras, wireless

internet access and ipads

1.1.D: 100% of classrooms utilizing the

computer lab once per week

1.1.D.2:Utilize Classworks, Accelerated

Reader, STAR, Brain Pop and STRIDE

Academy software to target individual

student needs

1.1.D: 90% of classrooms utilizing ipads for

instructional support

1.1.D.3:Facilitate student application of

technology as a tool to complement the

learning process and to reinforce

investigation and analysis skills

1.1.D: 100% of GTE classes utilizing

Strategies Lab once per week

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1.2.A.1: Provide guidance to identify a

common set of interventions for individual

learners

1.2.A: 1% of students retained 1.2.A: 100% participation in monthly RTI

Roundup Meetings

1.2.A.2:Ensure the implementation of

effective remedial/acceleration

interventions during the school day

1.2.A: 80% of students will show growth

and be successful on Tier I of Pyramid of

Interventions1.2.A.3: Utilize assessment data to identify

student's individual needs1.2.A.4: Utilize monthly RTI Roundup

meetings and feedback

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Performance


1.3.A.1:Provide disaggregated data on

system and school subpopulations

1.3.A: % of African American students who

meet/exceed in all five areas of the CRCT:


80%, SS-96%; 4th grade:

Rdg-100%, ELA-98%, M-90%, Sci-85%, SS-


ELA-94%, M-98%, Sci-75%, SS-75%

1.3.A.2:Provide instruction where

appropriate through the co-teaching or

inclusion model1.3.A.3: Develop learning strategies to

support SWD and Minority students in

accessing regular curriculum1.3.A.4:Expand the utilization of Lexile and

HCLI scores1.3.A.5: Provide pre-CRCT Blitz and Falcon

Academy instruction1.3.A.6: Provide post-CRCT remediation in

reading and math during the school day for

targeted students

1.3.A.7: Utilize targeted small group

instruction based on ongoing formative and

summative assessment data and RTI

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Performance


2.1.A.1: Update, review and practice school

safety plan, policies and procedures

2.1.A: 100% participating in code drills at

least once a semester

2.1.A.2: Conduct and monitor regularly

planned safety drills

2.1.A: 100% participating in severe weather

and fire drills according to state and system

guidelines

2.1.A.3: Communicate our school belieft that

"safety is our #1 priority"

2.1.A: 100% participating in bullying

prevention, violence prevention, drug

prevention and sexual harassment programs

2.1.A.4: Maintain the operation of security

sytems and facility including the addition of

a secure vestibule

2.1.A: 100% participating in expansion of

recognition program through PBIS

2.1.A.5: Create and disseminate a survey to

measure stakeholder satisfaction regarding

safety2.1.A.6: Provide Pre-K - 5 instruction in

violence and drug prevention, personal

health and safety

2.1.A.7: Update Bullying/Title IX policy and

procedures and provide procedures and

instruction for staff and students

2.1.A.8: As a PBIS school, increase rewards

for students with positive behavior

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2.1.B.1:Monitor student attendance policy2.1.B: Average Daily Attendance increase to

96%

2.1.B: 90% of classrooms obtaining "Falcons

Soar Daily" recognition at least once per year

2.1.B.2:Daily communicate one school rule

of "RESPECT"

2.1.B: 100% participating in ADVANCE

Education/Character Education/Body Safety

programs2.1.B.3:Provide conflic resolution and peer

mediation strategies

2.1.B: 100% participation in 9-week

assemblies to recognize student success

2.1.B.4: Implement "Think First & Stay Safe"

2.1.B.5: Full implementation of PBIS

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2.2.A.1:Provide parents information

through system and school websites, school

agenda, automated calling system, social

media and weekly folders

2.2.A: 80% of parents agreeing that we

provide various opportunities for

involvement

2.2.A.2: Expand research-based strategies

for parent involvement at home, school and

system

2.2.A: 50% of Parents participating in

academic opportunity with their child

2.2.A.3: Provide the opportunity for

parental invovlement through extended

PACT, Family Nights, STEM Adventure

Night, grade level information nights and

school-to-home activities

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2.2.B.1: Provide ongoing communication

through system and school websites,

agendas, automated calling system, social

media and weekly folders

2.2.B: 50% of stakeholder satisfaction

regarding communication

2.2.B.2: Provide ongoing communication

and acknowledgement of system and school

accomplishments, targets and goals

2.2.B: 60% of stakeholder response on

surveys

2.2.B.3: Create and disseminate a survey to

stakeholders regarding communication

satisfaction

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3.3.A.1: Facilitate budgets aligned with

improvement plans and collaborative

budgeting between the system and school in

all aspects of fiscal management and

resource distribution

3.3.A.1: 100% of all budgets spent according

to needs identified by all stakeholders

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4.1.A.1:Maintain and enhance a culture of

fidelity that supports the school motto and

student failure is not an option

4.1.A: Meet Performance Targets:


88%, SS-97%; 4th Grade:

Rdg-100%, ELA-100%, M-90%, Sci-93%, SS-


ELA-97%, M-100%, Sci-85%, SS-85%

4.1.A: Attend Leadership Summit focused on

best practices and TKES/LKES to support

system and school improvement processes

4.1.A.2: Continue monthly professional

learning sessions with administrators and

BST on: SBC, Best/Next Practices, CCGPS,

Close Reading, Strategies Lab, STEM,

Technology, SIP Process, Instructional

Framework, Data Utilization, Balanced

Assessment, Feedback and Commentary, DI

to address needs of subpops, Small Group

Instruction/Questioning,

Relevance/Relationships/Rigor, RTI,

Progress Monitoring, TKES/LKES

1.1.A: Exceed Performance Targets:



Rdg-60%, ELA-55%, M-50%, Sci-45%, SS-


60%, ELA-60%, M-60%, Sci-45%, SS-30%

4.1.A: 100% of leaders participating in

monthly professional learning sessions

4.1.A.3:Continue job-embedded professional

learning with certified and support staff to

increase teacher effectiveness on SB

instruction including: use of assessment

data to adjust instruction, CCGPS, RTI,

Science/SS instruction, Close Reading, HOTS

and Questioning strategies, Increasing

Rigor, DI, HCLI assessment procedures,

Math instruction moving from concrete to

abstract, standards-based grading, small

groups

1.3.A: % of African American students who

meet/exceed in all five areas of the CRCT:


80%, SS-96%; 4th grade:

Rdg-100%, ELA-98%, M-90%, Sci-85%, SS-


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4.1.A: 100% of certified and support staff in

attendance at professional learning meetings

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monitor student progress, use data to

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concerns, establish protocols for

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4.1.A: 80% of teacher participating in 100%

of unit previews of content areas

4.1.A.5: Ongoing professional learning with

certified and support staff in integration of

all subjects across curriculum

4.1.A.6: Ongoing professional learning with

certifified and support staff to increase

awareness of best practices in the following:

RTI, collaborative planning, DI, Small Group

Instruction, PBIS

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4.2.A.1: Provide professional learning to

support staff on specified needs, such as

technology, small group instruction, RTI,

PBIS, instructional framework, customer

service, bullying/sexual harassment

4.2.: School Strategic Improvement Plan

reviewed by all stakeholders; revised to

ensure what's working is enhance and what's

not working is dropped; posted on website

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