Yelnats Middle School

Our Mission

Presented by: Kate Stiglitz

Brennon Sapp

Missy Miller

A 550

11/16/04

Stan Whitaker

Mission Statement

Caring professionals providing high quality education in a positive setting.

Goals

Raise writing scores by 10%Increase attendance by 2%Provide a safe environment for the

educational process

Raise Writing Scores

Improved Instruction: Each content teacher will produce one quality

portfolio piece from each class Teams will coordinate writing assignments in

order to produce a quality well-rounded portfolio Science-transactive piece/feature article Social Studies-editorial/brochure Language Arts-personal narrative/reflection/short

story Math-transactive piece Arts & Humanities-feature article/editorial/brochure

Raise Writing Scores

Professional Development: Teachers will learn details about the composition

and evaluation of the writing portfolio (1/2 day of non-flex in-service)

Teachers will be required to attend training on the development and implementation of the specific type of writing they will be producing with their students (1/2 day of non-flex in-service)

Raise Writing Scores

Professional Development: Teachers will participate in follow up session to

monitor and improve instruction related to their specific writing pieces (1/2 day of non-flex in-service near midterm--1/2 day of non-flex in-service near portfolio completion)

Encourage and provide stipends for teachers who are willing to become certified in grading portfolios.

Encourage and provide stipends for teachers who are willing to participate in the Kentucky Teacher Writing Project

Raise Writing Scores

Community Involvement Ask for volunteers from local professionals and

community to participate in the development and improvement of portfolio pieces

Volunteers will be working with individual students on revising and editing pieces

Incorporate motivational speakers into classes and the school for the purpose of emphasizing writing

Improve Attendance

Incentives: High attendance days Door prizes for individuals and teams Attendance Points

Coupons Homework passes Quiz passes Drop score passes

Store in the Library students may buy items with attendance points

Cool pencils Shirts Compact disks Hats

Improve Attendance

Teacher/Staff Responsibilities: (Concentrate on concern and caring for the students)

Attendance Clerk will call the home of each and every student absent as soon as possible on a day of absence

Teachers always ask students why they missed school or class

Teachers and office keep and coordinate accurate records of attendance

Teachers and staff make a consistent effort to praise students for being at school

Improve Attendance

Community Involvement: Ask for community and parent volunteers to help

call home and check on absent students (concentrate on concern and caring for the students)

Recruit local businesses to provide rewards for students with high attendance Ice cream Friday Cookie Wednesday Pizza coupon Free movie rental

Safe School Plan

Instruction: Students are required to participate in anger

management/self-esteem/peer mediation seminars YSC referrals Reviews of referral data Staff will promote a positive/caring environment

Be in the hall welcoming students to school and class Interact with students in a caring manner Use organizations such as DARE, police, and

volunteers to involve students and teachers in a more casual setting

Safe School Plan

Professional Development:

Staff will receive training in: Conflict resolution Crisis management Positive student/parent interactions Conferencing

Safe School Plan

Community InvolvementYMCAPolice DepartmentDAREParent Community Volunteers