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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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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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
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•
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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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# 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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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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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:
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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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The areas of need were identified by:
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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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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:
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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:
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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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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:
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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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*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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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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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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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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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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content into physical
activities when possible.
2.Bullying Prevention Campaign
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•
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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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•
The counselors promote
red ribbon week which
denotes drug & bullying
prevention.
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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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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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•
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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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.
•
Utilize the CFA’s to
monitor progress
(along with RTI)
student learning and
teaching
effectiveness.
•
Curriculum nights,
telephone calls and
e-mails
•
Tutoring rosters
•
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
•
•
•
•
•
•
Anne Brinkley,
Principal
•
PLC minutes
n/a
Anne Brinkley
•
•
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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4. Ensure appropriate instruction
is provided to all students.
• Place students in courses
according to ability level
and data
• Acquire increased numbers
of Chrome books for
classroom usage
Anne Brinkley
•
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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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
•
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
•
•
•
Facilitators:
Linda S. Brown
Kathleen Shea
•
Science
Teachers 6-8
John Kirkland
•
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
•
•
•
NBC Learn
EVASS Data
Teachertube.com
•
•
•
•
•
•
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
•
•
•
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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5. LEP/Newcomers Classes
Tess MannJohn
•
Increased English
Language
Acquisition
ESL Teachers
Facilitators
Linda S. Brown
•
•
•
•
•
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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Eastway Middle School - 600 Waiver Requests
Request for Waiver
1.
Insert the waivers you are requesting
•
2.
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.
•
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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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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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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Eastway Middle School
School Improvement Plan
Annual Review
Tentative Due Date June 2014
2013-2014
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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.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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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.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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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.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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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.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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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.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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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.
1.
2.
3.
4.
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