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HENRY COUNTYSCHOOLS

Our Mission Our Vision Our BeliefsWe are committed to provide rigorous academic instruction and an environment in which every student is afforded the opportunity to succeed.

DMS will continue to produce students who excel academically and behave

appropriately. All students will be self-motivated, eager to learn, work well with other students; thus discipline issue will

decrease. DMS will continue to celebrate diversity and will be one of the top

performing middle schools in the state of Georgia.

We believe:*All students will learn

*Diversity will be celebrated*Respect is the foundation of positive

relationships*Every stakeholder is important

*Academics, Sports, and Fine Arts are key components to our school

Focus 1:Student

Achievement

Jan-Dec 2013 Jan-Dec 2014 Jan-Dec 2015 Jan-Dec 2016 Jan-Dec 201790% of 8th graders will

meet/ exceed standards on the the

Middle Grades Writing Assessment;

with 30% of these students exceeding

the standards.

93% of 8th graders will meet/ exceed

standards on the the Middle Grades

Writing Assessment; with 50% of these

students exceeding the standards.













Special Education students meeting standards on the

CRCT

Special Education students meeting

90% of all students meeting standards on the

PARCC

93% of all students meeting

standards on

95% of all students meeting

standards on

Dutchtown Middle School: 5-Year Strategic Plan

standards on the CRCT

the PARCC the PARCC

System Level

CCGPS-Implementation

CCRPIPOINT (fna SchNet)

Assessment & RTI

CCGPS-Across Contents

CCRPIPOINT (fna

SchNet) Curriculum Instruction

CCGPS-PARCCCCRPI

POINT (fna SchNet) Full Implementation

CCGPS-Full Integration

CCRPI

CCRPI

Focus 2:Culture, Climate

& Community

Jan-Dec 2013 Jan-Dec 2014 Jan-Dec 2015 Jan-Dec 2016 Jan-Dec 2017IFP (Instructional

Focus Period)IFP (Student

efficacy & RTI)IFP (Acceleration) IFP (Acceleration) IFP( Acceleration

& RTI)BYOT (Student &

Parents)Parent University

(DHS)Grade Level – Community Connections

BYOT (Students & Parents)Cluster

Community RallyGrade Level – Community Connections

BYOT

Academic Gender-Based Classroom

Cluster Community Rally

Grade Level – Community Connections

BYOTSTEM School

Uniforms



Grade Level –Community Connections

BYOTSTEM School

Uniforms



Grade Level –Community Connections

System Level

Culture of Support

RTI Owner / School Based Pyramid of

Interventions

Culture of Support

Instructional Focus Period

Focus 3:Quality

Assurance

Jan-Dec 2013 Jan-Dec 2014 Jan-Dec 2015 Jan-Dec 2016 Jan-Dec 201775% of the

teachers will score Proficient/Exempla

ry on all 10 TKES standards

80% of the teachers will score

Proficient/Exemplary on all 10 TKES

standards



standards



standards



standardsProfessional

Learning (GAPPS data)

Professional Learning (GAPPS

data)

Professional Learning (GAPPS

data)

Peer Evaluations/Interna

l

Peer Evaluations/Interna

l

System Level

TKES/LKES – Year 1

System Wide

TKES/LKES Internal GAPSS Internal GAPSS

The implementation of the strategies and initiatives will be monitored through the Annual Action Plan

Focus Area: Student Achievement.Measureable Goal(s): To increase or maintain the 2012 CRCT achievements as described on each of the concurrent pages.

School Keys Strands and Standards

Actions, Strategies, and Interventions

Implementation date/Completion date

Estimated Costs and Funding Sources, and Resources

*Primary Initiative owner/ Team members

Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student Learning

Artifacts Evidence

I 2.1 Compacting Instruction: continuously provide a review of material through warm-ups and assessments of previously learned material

Beginning in Oct.

At least 2x’s a week.

Paper costs ($100.00)

6th grade Sci. Teachers

Students are responsible for keeping warm-ups in ISN

Lesson Plans Warm-ups Assessments

Students can articulate previously learned material

Data Analysis shows mastery of concepts (previous material)

C 2.1 Collaborative Planning: teachers will meet at least once a week to plan collaborative lessons, assessments, and share teaching strategies

Weekly None 6th grade Sci. Teachers

Planning Minutes

Each teacher will bring one new activity/strategy to share

Common assessments, EQ’s, Standards, and activities

Students can articulate what they are learning and why

AL 1.3 Differentiated Instruction: process, product, and/or environments will be differentiated in order to meet students’ needs

Beginning in Oct.

At least 2x’s a month

Book Resources ($50)

Professional Learning Courses ($?)

6th grade Sci. Teachers

Student’s Interest Inventory and surveys

Lesson Plans Interest

Inventory Performance

Tasks Projects

Students can articulate or show mastery of concepts through various means








Artifacts Evidence

AL 1.2 Student self-analysis of progress/performance

Bi-Weekly beginning in October

None Students will conduct self-reflection

Teachers will be responsible for giving self-analysis

Students’ journal response

Student grouping based on needs from self-reflection

Increase in mastery on assessments

I 2.3 Tie in real-life connections to peak students interests and make connections between content and real-life experiences/events

Weekly None Teachers Lesson Plans Performance

Tasks/Labs

Students can articulate relationships between what they are learning and it’s importance to real world

AL 1.3 Differentiated Instruction: process, product, and/or environments will be differentiated in order to meet students’ needs

Beginning in Oct.

At least 2x’s a month

Book Resources ($50)

Professional Learning Courses (?)

6th grade Teachers

Student’s Interest Inventory

Lesson Plans Interest

Inventory Performance

Tasks Projects

Student’s interest will be enhanced as subject material is focused to their interests

Increase in mastery on assessments








Artifacts Evidence

AL 1.2 Using frequent formative assessments for progress monitoring

Daily/ Weekly

Paper All 8th grade science teachers

Lesson plans, flexible grouping, differentiated assignments

Increase the number of students scoring above 80% on tests and assignments

AL 1.3 Using differentiated instruction to assess student mastery of the GPS

Weekly None All 8th grade science teachers

Lesson plans, differentiated assignments (based on multiple intelligences tests)

Allow students to choose appropriate methods to demonstrate their achievement

AL 1.1 Using data from formative assessments to drive planning and adjust instruction

Daily/ Weekly

None All 8th grade science teachers

Lesson plans, differentiated assignments, flexible groupings

Increase of student scores on formative assessments. Students can articulate previously learned standards throughout the year.








Artifacts Evidence

I 2.1 Teachers will include previously covered standards on all warm-ups and future assessments beginning in October.

Daily None All 8th grade science teachers

Students are responsible for warm-ups.

Warm-ups Assessments Lesson plans

Increase of student scores on formative assessments. Students can articulate previously learned standards throughout the year

C 2.1 Teachers will collaborate weekly to design lesson plans, common assessments, and share best practices

Weekly None All 8th grade science teachers

Meeting minutes Lesson plans

Increased student achievement on common formative assessments and reduction in failing grades.

I 2.3 25% of our instructional time will be used for labs or hands on instruction during each semester.

August 11- May 12

$200 for additional supplies and lab equipment

All 8th grade science teachers

Student completed lab reports

Lesson plans

Students will be able to articulate lab concepts related to the standard and reduction in failing grades




Implementation date/Completio

n date

Estimated Costs and Funding

Sources, and Resources

*Primary Initiative owner/ Team

members


Artifacts Evidence

AL 1.2 Using frequent formative assessments for progress monitoring

Daily/Weekly Paper All social studies teachers

Lesson plans Flexible

grouping Differentiated

assignments

Increase the number of students scoring above 80% on tests and assignments








Artifacts Evidence

I 2.1 Teachers will include previously covered standards on all warm-ups and future assessments beginning in October to review standards not previously mastered.

Daily None All science teachers

Students are responsible for warm-ups.

Warm-ups Assessments Lesson plans


C 2.1 Teachers will collaborate weekly to design lesson plans, common assessments, and share best practices to make classes more consistent.

Weekly None All science teachers

Meeting minutes Lesson plans

Increased student achievement on common formative assessments and reduction in failing grades.

I 2.3 25% of our instructional time will be used for labs or hands on instruction during each semester to peak student interest in science.

August 11- May 12

$200 for additional supplies and lab equipment

All science teachers

Student completed lab reports

Lesson plans

Students will be able to articulate lab concepts related to the standard and reduction in failing grades.








Artifacts Evidence

AL1.1 Teachers use diagnostic assessment strategies to identify individual and class strengths, misconceptions, and areas of weaknesses in order to inform planning.

Aug., Nov., Jan., and March

None Dept. Chair Curriculum

Chair

Diagnostic Tests Lesson Plans

Improved test scores Teaching directed

toward standards not mastered.

CP 1.1 Teachers will collaborate to design lesson plans and common assessments, and to share ideas and practices.

Every Thursday August - May

0 Curriculum Chair

Common lesson plans, assessments

Student articulation and understanding of the standard being taught

Shared teaching styles, creativity and rigor

AL 1.2 Teachers will implement formative and performance-based assessments based on data analysis of pre-tests and EOTT Exams

Daily 0 7th Grade Math Data Team

Lesson plans, quizzes, teacher assessments, class work, performance-based activities

Increase in scores on quizzes, unit tests, and standardized tests








Artifacts Evidence

SB2.3 Compile a list of effective feedback for commentary on assignment like Classwork, quizzes, and tasks.

Oct 2012Feb 2013

Olivia Jones-PL Coordinator

List of appropriate commentary

Student work samples with commentary

Increase teacher comfort level as it relates to communication.

AL 1.3 Using differentiated instruction and flexible grouping to assess student mastery of the GPS/CCGPS

Weekly $75 for training

All teachers PL

Coordinator Dr. McCray

Lesson plans, differentiated assignments (based on multiple intelligences tests)

Allow students to choose appropriate methods to demonstrate their achievement

AL 1.1 Using data from formative assessments to drive planning and adjust instruction

Daily/ Weekly None All science teachers

Lesson plans, differentiated assignments, flexible groupings


Teachers can articulate resource and plan of action.

Focus Area: Student AchievementMath Department Measureable Goal(s): To maintain the percentage of students performing at levels 2 and 3 on the math portion of the CRCT at 91% and increase the percentage of students performing at level 3 on the math portion of the CRCT by 3% from 37% to 40% using the 2011 CRCT scores as a baseline.



Implementation date/Completion

date




members


Artifacts Evidence

P 3.1 Implement strategies on Standards-based Teaching and Learning in the Mathematics Classroom

Various Dates throughout the yearNov. 2012- Feb. 2013

None Henry County Learning and Teaching Services

Materials supplied from the learning and teaching services

Increase presence/knowledge & strategies of standards-based instruction.

SBI 1.5 Use of ALEKS—A web-based artificially intelligent assessment and learning system that uses adaptive questioning. (Special Education Students)

80 minutes per week

Covered by county funds

Special education teachers

Online reports Aleks Reports

Decrease in level one CRCT scores

Increase scores on EOTT

Academic growth on 9 weeks reports

SBI 1.5 Provide extra support for struggling learners and/or students that did not pass the CRCT the previous year or who didn’t achieve the cut score on GRASP.

40 minutes twice per week

$180 per grade level per month. TOTAL: $540/month of SIEP funds

Two Math teacher per grade level

Classwork and performance-based activities

GRASP Data

Increase in quiz scores, test scores, and overall performance on standards

SBI1.2 Teachers emphasize and encourage all learners to use higher order thinking skills and processes

Daily None Sixth Grade Math Teachers

Classwork, Performance Based Activities

Increase in scores on formative and summative assessments.

SBI1.1 Teachers demonstrate research based practices for student engagement (use of manipulative’s).

Aug 2012- May 2013

Class set of fraction tiles, cubes, and circles.

TOTAL: $756.00

Technology

Sixth Grade Math Teachers

Lesson plans including use of manipulatives

Increase in abstract thinking and problem solving due to increased representation of concepts

Focus Area: To implement high quality instructional practices that maximize student achievement.Science Department Measureable Goal(s): To increase the number of 7th grade students performing at level 2 and 3 on the science portion of the CRCT by 2% from 84% to 86% using the 2011 CRCT scores as the baseline.




date




members


Artifacts Evidence

I 2.3 Implementation of differentiated instruction based on multiple intelligences

August 2011 to May 2012

Consumables 7th grade classroom teachers

Student produced work, labs

Increase in formative and summative assessments, students can articulate/demonstrate content mastery

A 1.4 Extend instructional time teaching and reviewing the domain of evolution

March 2012 to April 2012

n/a 7th grade classroom teachers

Extended review lessons, weekly evolution warm-ups, evolution activities and labs

Overall increase in progress for evolution domain, student can identify what is needed to meet the expectations for the CRCT’s

I 2.3 Implementation of Differentiated Instruction with high interest levels for all students for both male and female

Weekly2012-2012

n/a 7th grade science teachers

Pre-assessments to determine prior knowledge, lesson plans, heterogeneous grouping

Increased scores in all formative and summative assessments for all students and CRCT’s

Focus Area: To implement high quality instructional practices that maximize student achievement.Science Department Measureable Goal(s): To increase the number of 7th grade students performing at level 2 and 3 on the science portion of the CRCT by 2% from 84% to 86% using the 2011 CRCT scores as the baseline.




date


Sources, and


members


Artifacts EvidenceFocus Area: To implement high quality instructional practices that maximize student achievement.Science Department Measureable Goal(s): To increase the number of 7th grade students performing at level 2 and 3 on the science portion of the CRCT by 2% from 84% to 86% using the 2011 CRCT scores as the baseline.







Artifacts Evidence

I 2.3 Increased relevant (real world) applications in the area of science through reading

Weekly2012-2012

n/a 7th grade science teachers

Newspaper articles, science magazines, internet sources,

Students ability to articulate the mastery of science concepts via oral and written communication

Focus Area: Student Achievement (Writing)

Measureable Goal(s) 1: To increase 8th grade students writing scores on the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) by 5% from 80% to 85% using the 2011 MGWA scores as the baseline benchmark data.

Measureable Goal(s) 2: To increase SPED students writing scores on the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) by 2% from 63% to 65% using the 2011 MGWA scores as the baseline benchmark data.







Artifacts Evidence

SBI 1.3 Practice writing, editing and revising persuasive and expository work samples in order to monitor and guide student progress through varied forms (i.e. small group instruction, teacher & peer editing and revising, Socratic Seminar for 8th grade, etc.)

August 2012-January 2013

paper -one case @ $25.00 per case

8th grade ELA Teachers

My ACCESS student papers, rough drafts, final drafts, Write Score, POINT

Student work (journals, writing practice samples, projects

My ACCESS student data analysis information

Increase in student writing scores in targeted domains from MGWA rubric (Ideas/Organization).

Students will articulate understanding of different types of writing format (argumentative vs. expository); (letter writing vs. constructed essay vs. journal entries)

Focus Area: Student Achievement (Writing)

Measureable Goal(s) 1: To increase 8th grade students writing scores on the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) by 5% from 80% to 85% using the 2011 MGWA scores as the baseline benchmark data.

Measureable Goal(s) 2: To increase SPED students writing scores on the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) by 2% from 63% to 65% using the 2011 MGWA scores as the baseline benchmark data.School Keys Strands and Standards



Estimated Costs and Funding Sources, and


Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student LearningArtifacts Evidence

AL 1.1 Utilize My ACCESS, POINT, and Write Score writing programs during specified lad times to reinforce writing domains identified from MGWA rubric.

September 2012-January 2013

MY ACCESS paid license

Computer Carts (no cost)

8th grade ELA Teachers

Parents

Students

MGWA rubrics

Student writing samples

Conference documentation sheets/portfolio

My ACCESS, POINT, Write Score writing promptsand graded results with feedback.

Students are able to articulate areas of growth and weakness in specific writing domains based on teacher commentary from MGWA rubric.

Increase student scores on mock writing assessment.

Focus Area: Student Achievement (Formative/ Summative Assessments)

Measureable Goal(s): To increase the average percentage of students 6-8th grade scoring “Met” to achieve “Exceeds” standards on the Language Arts portion of the CRCT by 3% from 60% to 63% using the 2011 CRCT scores as a baseline for benchmark data.







Artifacts Evidence

AL 1.2 Conduct conferencing 1 on 1, between student and teacher, based on the mock writing assessment results

October 2012 – May 2013

paper for student data analysis results —one case @ $25.00 per case

6th-8th grade ELA Teachers

MGWA rubrics with teacher commentary

Diagnostic student writing samples

Students are able to articulate areas of growth and deficiency based on teacher commentary and self- evaluation through MGWA rubric

Focus Area: Connections

Measureable Goal(s): To integrate at least 50% of written assessments in Point.







Artifacts Evidence

AL 1.2 Teacher will use formative and summative assessment from Point to modify lesson plans and ultimately non-performance based instruction

Aug. 2012 – May 2013

None Wilbert SmithYolanda OattsBetty WoodsPaul BlakeMatthew RossCortell DavisStaffordSuttle-DavisBurroughsGumbringer

Item Analysis from Point

Increase scores on non-performance formative/summative assessments.

Focus Area: Students with disabilities Student AchievementMeasureable Goal(s): Increase in the number of students meeting on CRCT from 70% to 73% by using 2011 CRCT scores as a baseline.


Actions, Strategies, and Interventions Implementation

date/Completion date




Artifacts Evidence

AL2.1 Data Analysis during curriculum planning

Weekly 0 8th grade math teachers

Assessments Retakes

SBI1.5 Use ALEKS program to enhance student learning

Twice a week 0 8th grade Special Ed teacher

ALEKS program

ALEKS reports

Focus Area: Student AchievementMeasureable Goal(s): To increase the number of students performing at levels 2 and 3 on the Social Studies portion of the CRCT by 2% from 89% to 91% using the 2012 CRCT scores as the baseline.




date


Resources


members

Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student

LearningArtifacts Evidence

SBI 1.1 Implement reading strategies in theSocial Studies classrooma.) Teachers will use Vocabulary-basedinstructionb.) Instruction will include active wordwalls and vocabulary sections in studentnotebooks.

Bi-weekly from August 2012 – April 2013

None All social studies teachers

Teacher commentary,standards based bulletinboards, word walls,performance tasks.observations, tests, quizzes, rubrics, student work

Formative assessments, EOTT assessments, CRCT





date


Resources


members



P 3.1 Increase teacher content knowledge in SocialStudies for the purpose of extending teachingstrategies and higher order thinking skills forSocial Studies instruction.

February 2013 Professional Development funds for registering to attend the Georgia Council of Economic Education workshops

All social studies teachers

BenchmarkTests,Products ofDifferentiatedInstructionalStrategies,Student WorkSamples, Pre-PostAssessmentResults, UnitAssessments,Rubrics,

Lesson Plans

There will be an increase insocial studies proficiencyscores as evidenced bybenchmarks, standardized assessments.





date


Resources


members



Focus Area:Measureable Goal(s):




date


Resources


members

Evaluation of Implementation of Strategies and Impact on Student LearningArtifacts Evidence

I 2.3 Weekly $200 Art supplies All social studies teachers

Lesson plans RubricsStudent products

Increase student achievement and the understanding of Standards





date


Resources


members



Per unit None All social studies teachers

Lesson plans Student interest

surveys Student goals

Increase student awareness of their expectations and increase student passing rates on tests above 80%

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