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School Name: Riverwatch Middle SchoolDue 1/12/18 to Support Director

Step 1: Review 17-18 School Imp. Plan Reflection

Step 2: Executive Summary

Step 3: School Improvement Plan

_X__ CCPRI Goal

_X__ Academic/Instructional Goal

_X__ Climate Goal

Step 4: Continuous, Job-Embedded Prof. Learning Plan

Step 5 (End of the Year): 17-18 School Imp. Plan Reflection

Step 6: Data Team Reflection

2018 Executive SummaryContinuous Improvement Goals Learner Profile

(Check all that apply)

Support from FCS Depts.*

(List all that apply)

CCRPI Goal

RMS will improve its performance in CCRPI by improving achievement indicator #10 from 86.825 to 88.0.

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Pursue Continuous Learning

Exhibit Strong Personal Qualities

Utilize Creative & Critical Thinking

Science Coordinator: Standards Based Unit Design, Support on EOC Practice Question Resources, Unpacking of Standards with a focus on the New Phenomena and Science Expectations


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x

Engage & Contribute

Interact Effectively

Line Item Flex Allotment for Middle Schools

Academic / Instructional Goal

RMS will increase the overall mean SGP for English Language Arts from 55.4 to 57 on the Georgia Milestones Assessment.

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Engage & Contribute

Interact Effectively

Leadership Training for Subject area leaders at a Middle School Level

Development of Districtwide Common Assessments tied to Achievement Level descriptors for ELA and Physical Science

(similar to Math)

Climate Goal

To make the H3 Philosophy “bone deep” with staff and students so that all staff and students can articulate how the culture of H3 supports their work and learning.

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Engage & Contribute

Continued training for Administrators and Teacher Leaders in practical application of Social Emotional Learning


XInteract Effectively

* FCS Departments: Educational Leadership, Facilities, Finance, Food & Nutrition Services, Human Resources, Operations, Public Information & Communications, Special Education, Student Support Services, Superintendent, Teaching & Learning, Technology & Information Services, and Transportation

2018 School Improvement PlanCCRPI Goal:


SMART Goal: RMS will improve its performance in CCRPI by improving achievement indicator #10 from 86.825 to 88.0

Actions, Strategies and Interventions

(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)

Impact on Student and Adult Behavior

(“If…then...” Statements)Timeline

Resources Needed?

Who is Responsible?

Leverage staffing to better support Special Ed learners in 8th grade Physical Science.

If Special Ed students receive targeted supports from a certified Special Ed teacher in the co-taught environment, then their performance on the Physical Science EOC will improve.

YearlongSPED Teacher dedicated to

Physical Science Section

Develop an Instructional Goal as part of our School Improvement Plan to improve performance on the Physical Science EOC

If a goal is developed with effective actions, strategies, and interventions, then work toward that goal will also serve to support improving achievement indicator #10 on the CCRPI.

November – AprilAdministrators

Physical Science Teachers

Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:

Academic / Instructional Goal:

SMART Goal: RMS will increase the overall mean SGP for English Language Arts from 55.4 to 57 on the Georgia Milestones Assessment.

Actions, Strategies and Interventions Impact on Student and Adult Behavior Timeline Resources Needed?


(Includes Prof. Learning Plan) (“If…then...” Statements) Who is Responsible?

8th ELA:

● Utilize ReadWorks, Read Theory, and NewsELA to differentiate by Lexile and increase student comprehension and analysis.

● Utilize School City to differentiate lessons by Milestone-indicated deficit areas.

● Create assessments in School City to mimic ELA Georgia Milestones for authentic practice.

If students are exposed to scaffolded passages throughout the SY, their Lexile levels will increase.

If students receive targeted lessons based on areas for growth, then they will demonstrate growth on the Milestones.

If students receive regular practice with

“Milestones-like” assessments, then they will be more familiar with the format and process, thus bettering their performance.

August - May

January - December

January - December

Subscriptions to ReadWorks, Read Theory, and NewsELA.

Assistance from Brian

6th Social Studies:

● Develop more rigorous assessments for the advanced classroom

● Increase usage of NewsELA in class

If distinguished students are presented with additional higher level questions on tests, then students will show an increase in growth on the Milestones.

If students are exposed to multiple texts at higher lexile levels, then the students’ overall Lexile levels will increase.

January - December

January - December

Subscription to NewsELA - Specifically the Power Words feature

7th Grade Social Studies

● Increase usage of Lexile-leveled reading pieces,

If students are exposed to higher-leveled texts, instructional strategies for comprehension and

no additional resources needed - look for ways to add in writing


such as NewsELA, Jr. Scholastic, and DBQ units to increase student Lexiles on Milestones. Couple these readings with constructed response practices to improve student growth in Writing.

● Differentiate assessments (more rigor for the advanced, improve lower-level assessments for co-taught)

analysis, and writing strategies, then students’ growth percentiles will increase in multiple ELA domains.

If distinguished students are presented with additional higher level questions on tests, then students will show an increase in growth on the Milestones.

January - December

January - December

practice in the SS classroom

Reflect on assessments prior to upcoming testing -

8th Grade Social Studies

● Increased exposure to higher level Lexile Non-Fiction Passages, including the use of Primary Documents with all students.

If students are exposed to more rigorous reading passages, then they will develop better comprehension and inference skills with concurrent vocabulary growth.

January-March

Time for planning to gather additional sources

(2--- ½ days of possible Coverage)

Tisdale/Tuck

6th Science:

● Develop more opportunities for students to demonstrate understanding through meaningful written response.

● Incorporate units of vocabulary, focusing on prefixes, suffixes, and Latin and Greek roots to

If students are exposed to more writing tasks, then their written expression will improve.

January - December

7th Science:

● Implement nonfiction text into classroom assignments and assessments, asking students to respond with higher level constructed response answers.

If students are exposed to nonfiction science texts, then their ability to use evidence to support their opinions in their written answers will improve.

January-May Instructional Activities to go with articles to promote higher level

thinking skills (Tisdale)

Coaching for Science Teachers on


what ELA teachers look for in Written Responses (Breyo/Tisdale)

6th ELA & Enrichment:

● Utilize ReadWorks, Read Theory, NewsELA, Scope magazine, Action magazine, and Common Lit to differentiate by Lexile and increase student comprehension and analysis.

● Hold 5 Milestone sessions to reinforce content standards.

● Integrate vocabulary (Wordly Wise and Flocabulary) application between language arts and enrichment classes.

If students are exposed to scaffolded passages throughout the SY, their Lexile levels will increase.

If students receive targeted lessons based on areas for growth, then they will demonstrate growth on the Milestones.

If students integrate vocabulary with context clues in their writing, then their range of vocabulary will increase in the reading and vocabulary section on the Milestones.

January-May

Subscriptions to ReadWorks, Read Theory, NewsELA, Scope

Magazine, Action Magazine, and Common Lit

Media Center

Wordly Wise and Flocabulary

7th ELA & Enrichment

● Utilize WordGen program to increase proficiency in written expression, vocabulary acquisition, reading comprehension and analysis.

● Utilize standards/research-based resources

If students are routinely exposed to vocabulary across content areas, then Milestones scores in the Reading/Vocabulary and Writing/Language domains will increase.

October - May Participation in all content areas


such as ReadWorks, Read Theory, NewsELA, Scope magazine, Junior Scholastic magazine, Common Lit, and leveled novels to differentiate by Lexile and increase student comprehension and analysis.

● Create assessments in School City to mimic ELA Georgia Milestones for authentic practice.

● Create differentiated groups from teacher-identified students at the margins of achievement levels (bubble kids) and teach targeted lessons based upon student needs

If students are exposed to scaffolded passages throughout the school year, their Lexile levels will increase.

If students receive regular practice with

“Milestones-like” assessments, then they will be more familiar with the format and process, thus bettering their performance.

● If students receive lessons based on areas for growth, then they will demonstrate growth on the Milestones.

August - May

January - December

February - April

Subscriptions to ReadWorks, Read Theory, NewsELA, Scope

Magazine, Action Magazine, and Common Li

Assistance from Brian

Cooperation from connections to allow students to attend additional

instruction during one class


8th grade Spanish

● Strengthen students’ linguistic knowledge in order to better understand vocabulary and grammar concepts

If students are exposed to a variety of vocabulary (both syntax and basic vocab) and grammar concepts in Spanish, then they will be able to connect those concepts to English and apply them in their ELA classes.

January - December County Foreign Language Curriculum Units

(World Language Dept)

Academic / Instructional Goal: Math

SMART Goal: RMS will increase the overall mean SGP for Math from 61.4 to 62.4 on the Georgia Milestones Assessment.

Actions, Strategies and Interventions

(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)


(“If…then...” Statements)Timeline

Resources Needed?

Who is Responsible?

7th Grade Math

● Intentional focus on two domains: the domain with the highest percentage of questions on the Milestones(Geometry) and the lowest percentage of mastery (Number Systems)

If 7th grade math teachers focus on the domains with the highest percentage of questions on the milestone and the lowest percentage of mastery, students will improve in the overall area of weakness and be better prepared for the majority of questions on the Georgia Milestones

January - December Spiral and Current topic warm-ups daily focusing on number systems and working this topic into equations and expressions (content area money used for online program to help generate these)

Hands-on Geometry models to help with abstract topics(content area money used to buy resources)


Goal setting sheets for students(team will develop)

6th-8th Grade Math

● Implementation of Math Literacy on teams with grade level content teacher, with focus on differentiated skill building in areas of weakness

If Math Literacy students are exposed to more individualized skill practice in areas of weakness, then students will exhibit mathematical growth.

If Math Literacy students are exposed to models appropriate to the content, then they will gain a concrete understanding of abstract standards/topics

If all Math Literacy teachers use online programs to differentiate assignments according to student readiness, then students’ areas of weakness will improve.

January - December

January - December

January - December

Resources: Pearson Envision, USA Testprep

Resources: Hands-on manipulatives (purchased with content area funds in 7th grade)

Resources: USA Testprep, Pearson Envision

6th-8th Grade Math

● Increase of rigor in all levels of math to better If all 6-8 math teachers utilize the Forsyth County

Forsyth County Test Bank (all math teachers)


differentiate between the math levels offered at RMS (Resource, On-level, Advanced, & Accelerated)

Test Bank to differentiate the level of summative assessments, then students’ exposure to higher-level questions will increase.

If all 6-8 math teachers administer at least the multiple choice section of the unit tests on-line, then students will be more prepared to take the Georgia Milestones online.

If all 6-8 math teachers utilize an online program (such as USA Testprep or Pearson), then the level of questions can be differentiated per level for formative practice and assessment

If all 6-8 math teachers focus on content-appropriate vocabulary, then students will be better equipped to dissect word problems and higher-level DOK questions.

January - December

January - December

January - December

Forsyth County Test Bank (all math teachers)

Resources: USA Testprep and Pearson Envision (County provisions)

Achievement Level Descriptors and Milestones Blueprints(itsLearning)

Academic / Instructional Goal: Physical Science

SMART Goal: To decrease the percentage of learners at the beginning level by 2% and increase the percentage of learners in distinguished level by 5%.

Actions, Strategies and Interventions(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)


(“If…then...” Statements)Timeline Resources Needed?

Who is Responsible?

We plan to enrich and engage our students by introducing units using phenomena for them to discover. This will drive instruction and enhance student problem solving. We are also moving our most difficult physics unit, Electromagnetism, to closely follow chemistry so students will make the connection in similarities of atomic movement.

If we implement the noted plan of introducing units with phenomena and move our Electromagnetism unit so it is integrated with chemistry,

Throughout the year

Meeting with Tameka November 13, week and January 5th.

8th grade physical science teachers


Another area of focus for the Physical Science team, is to analyze the types of questions given on assessments currently, and how they can alter those questions to increase the rigor and likeness to the types of questions students are given on the EOC.

If we expose students to the different types of higher level questions that students will see on the EOC, then their EOC scores will increase.

August-April The group has embraced working with our new district coordinator for Science and are focusing on the standards and the new expectations for students set forth by these standards.

Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:Student questioning, formal and informal assessments.

Climate Goal: To make the H3 Philosophy “bone deep” with staff and students.

SMART Goal: Use of Climate Survey with Staff and Students (2 times a year-Pre and Post) to measure the depth of H3 and identify areas for growth.

Actions, Strategies and Interventions(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)

Impact on Student and Adult Behavior(“If…then...” Statements)

Timeline Resources Needed?Who is Responsible?

6th GradeWe will strive to make all students and teachers have a sense of belonging by investing in personal relationships.-Learning what makes each person H3 and using those things to encourage them

If students and teachers feel valued, then they will rise to their potential and feel supported to reach beyond their comfort zone.

School year

Magnets, Postcards, T-shirts :)

7th GradeTeachers:

● Build sense of community among teachers If teachers feel valued, then morale is higher; this leads to a positive impact on teachers’ and students’ outlook on

School year

T-shirts, promotional materialsSurprise & Delight Bag


by scheduling outings monthly/bi-monthly

● Surprise and delight bag

● Grade level spotlight moment on a team/content area

● Being intentional about creating opportunities for shared leadership

● Leverage Habitudes and PBIS to make connections to H3.

Students:

● 1st day of quarter, schedule H3 activity

● Promote H3 through t-shirts, bulletin boards, etc.

● H3 celebration days

● Promote Golden Deeds - “Catch kids doing the right thing.”

school.

If we look for opportunities for shared leadership, we will develop more ambassadors of H3 throughout the building.

If students feel valued and connected, then they will enjoy being at Riverwatch more, resulting in increased engagement in their work.

If students have a greater awareness of H3 and engage in activities that promote happy, healthy, and hardy - they will grow in these capacities.

H3 Student Activity PlansH3 Celebration Day Plans & Funding

8th GradeWe staff, will schedule regular gatherings with the entire grade level to build a sense of team, community, and trust

● Monthly “outings” outside of school

● Monthly lunches at school during planning or lunch

With students, we will continue to encourage and promote H3 through student-to-student recognition and student-to-teacher

● Students will surprise their peers with special rewards or notes of encouragement through their 6th period class

If the teachers and students feel valued by their entire 8th grade community, then the sense of team, community, and trust within the entire grade level will increase. This will help to improve the school climate in the entire building.

School year

Lunch coverage, poster/sign supplies

8th grade SLT team members


● Students will group together, based on team, to have a day to celebrate an assigned teacher on their team

Through a Habitudes block, we will discuss how our 8th grade logo ties into Habitudes and PBIS.

Connections

● School-wide activities promoting H3: pep rallies, fun runs, fundraisers, field days, special performances, athletics events

● Upgrading/remodelling connections hallway to reflect H3, school pride, student achievement

If teachers and students participate in and attend these special school functions, then they will feel more connected to RMS and develop a sense of belonging and ownership

If the connections hallway is remodeled / upgraded to reflect school pride by displaying school colors and pictures of students/staff it will help develop a sense of pride in their school and peers.

School year

School Year

Connections / PE Teachers

Connections / PE teachersMoneyPaintCurrent PicturesPicture Frames

Counselors

● Classroom Guidance

● Group Counseling

● Individual Counseling

If counselors provide a safe and caring environment, students will invest in personal relationships with peers, teachers, and staff.

School Year

Counselors will need time in and out of the classroom to form relationships with students.

Coaches

We will embrace a “customer service” mentality

If students and staff are supported then they will be empowered to overcome obstacles within the school environment

Ongoing/ all year

Attending content area meetings


when approaching our work with staff and students.

● Timely technology support and PL

● Student support through the MTSS model

● Instructional strategy support based on individual student and staff needs.

Researching new innovations and interventions

PLCs


Continuous, Job-Embedded Professional Learning Plan

Professional Learning Goal(s): Improvement of Tier 1 Instruction in all classrooms by:

● Implementation of PLCs based on teacher defined areas for growth in selected TKES standards

● Developing and refining our MTSS process for student support

● Deeper Dives into TKES Standards

● Leadership development of School Leadership Team Members

Timeline: Dates and Times

(Add/modify as needed; however, there is no need

to total contact hours.)

Professional Learning Actions, Strategies and Interventions


(“If…then...” Statements)

Connection to Continuous Improvement Goal(s):


Monthly: September 2017 – December 2018

Professional Learning Community Meetings

PLCs developed based on teacher identified areas for growth based on TKES standards.

If teachers engage in effective PLCs, then they will grow in targeted areas to improve their Tier 1 instruction.

Improved Tier 1 instruction will result in student growth on ELA and Math Georgia Milestones EOG assessments and Physical Science EOC assessment.

Monthly: September 2017 – December 2018

MTSS Meetings with Graduation Coach, Administrator, Counselor and Interdisciplinary Teams of Teachers meet and discuss at risk students who need support through the MTSS Process

If administrators, support staff, and teacher teams work to support students through the MTSS process – identifying skill deficits and behaviors impacting learning and implementing targeted interventions – then student growth will increase.

Implementation of the MTSS process will support the performance of learners on the ELA and Math Georgia Milestones EOG assessments and Physical Science EOC assessment.

December Grade Level Meetings

TKES Standards 5 & 6 Deep Dive

If teachers develop a deeper understanding of TKES Standards 5 & 6, then they will improve their assessment practices and use of the data teams process.

Improvement of assessment practices and the data teams process will improve Tier 1 instruction by helping teachers to differentiate based on diagnostic and formative data.

September 14, 2017

October 25, 2017

December 14, 2017

January 18, 2018

March 15, 2018

May 10, 2018

SLT Breakout Sessions

If the School Leadership Team engages in professional learning that aids them in growing our H3 culture, providing instructional leadership, and engaging in courageous conversations, then they will be better equipped to support and shepherd the goals and vision of RMS.

This work directly relates to our School Climate Goal. Additionally, the instructional leadership provided by SLT members will impact Tier 1 instruction.


2017-18 School Improvement Plan ReflectionPlease provide a short reflection summary for each goal listed below. (Did you meet your goals? Why or why not? What were your strengths / weaknesses? Did you monitor your goals throughout the year? If so, then how? Did you revise your goals throughout the year? If so, then why? What can be improved?)

CCRPI Goal

Academic / Instructional Goal

Climate Goal


Data Teams ReflectionProcess:

Impact on Instruction/Achievement: