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Appomattox

County High

School School Improvement Plan 2016-2017

198 Evergreen Ave. Appomattox, VA 24502

p. 434.352.7146 f. 434.352.0822

http://acpsweb.com/high/ACHS

Table of Contents

I. Summary ............................................................................................................... 2

Highlights

Mission Statement

Keys to Success

II. Student Achievement Goal 1 ............................................................................... 5

College Prep SMART Goal

Rationale

Data

Strategy: Plan/Do/Study/Act

III. Student Achievement Goal 2 ............................................................................... 8

Assessment SMART Goal

Rationale

Data


IV. School Climate Goal 3 ........................................................................................ 10

Teacher Absentee SMART Goal

Rationale

Data


V. Appendix .............................................................................................................. 12

Start Up Expenses

APPOMATTOX COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL – 2

Summary

Appomattox County High School (ACHS) is a high-performing school located in center of Appomattox,

VA. ACHS serves approximately 711 students from diverse family backgrounds. With a dedication to

continuous improvement and educational excellence, ACHS leaders have developed a strategic school

improvement plan for the high school, with students as the center of focus.

The school improvement plan will provide a framework for decision-making that builds upon a common

mission, vision, and guiding principles. A broad spectrum of data was utilized in the development of a

school improvement plan that reflects a shared consensus among leaders. The strategic plan is the result

of sound research and represents the shared values and priorities of the school.

The curriculum consists of college preparatory and career technical programs. A 4x4 block scheduling

format provides students an opportunity to take four new classes each semester. Advantages of the block

schedule include longer class periods which allow in-depth coverage and application, better use of

instructional time, fewer students per teacher, and fewer courses for students each semester.

Contained in this report is an overview of the planning process, data sources, and a summary of the

findings. With a clear mission, vision, and guiding principles, the school improvement plan describes the

school’s priorities in the ongoing work to achieve continuous improvement.

Highlights

ACHS graduated 182 seniors

ACHS had 42 honor graduate

13 students received Associate’s Degree in addition to their high school diploma

3 graduates will be serving our country in the Military

109 graduates will attend a post-graduate school

52 students will head straight into the workforce

ACHS graduates have been accepted to 50 different colleges and universities

1st Place in the State FFA Chapter Award Contest

Two Students achieved full CompTIA A+ PC Technician Certification

Eight students earned Cornell University Small Animal Care Industry Credentialing Exam

Varsity Football won the Virginia 2A State Football Championship

Varsity Golf won Conference 37 and Region 2A West Championship

Four Students won 1st place in SkillsUSA Virginia State Competition and attended Nationals in

Louisville, KY


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$1,000

$2,000

$3,000

$4,000

$5,000

$6,000

$7,000

2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017

District Per Pupil Financial Expenditure

Local

State

Federal

STUDENTS BUDGET (District) STAFF POSITIONS

711 Students $21,314,665 Operating

Budget

90 Positions

41st Rank Most Diverse

VA( District)

Funding Sources:

63% Instruction-Based

76th Rank Best School in

VA( District)

26.94% ACPS Local Funds 37% Noninstruction-

Based

97% Four-Year On-Time

Graduation Rate

66.9% State Funding

Highlights

71 AP Exams Taken 5.16% Federal Aid 6 School Custodians

68% graduates attending

post-secondary programs

Expenditures by Category:

15 Office Personnel,

Tech Specialists, and

Teacher Aids

922 SAT Average 70.66% Instructional 1 Certified Athletic

Trainers

18.4 ACT Average 7.41% Transportation 4 School Administration

11.48% Facilities

Management

57 Teacher Scale

Position

10.46% General Support

AREA

$9,701.69 Average cost per

student

Size: 335 square miles

15,414 Population:


ACHS Mission Statement

We are building a climate at ACHS in which the entire staff impacts students in a powerfully positive

way by being present, professional, and purposeful; by having respect for and building positive

relationships with our students; and by giving students reasons for engaging in high-level, collaborative,

creative academic learning along with positive character-building.

Keys to Success

In Phase 1 of the school improvement plan, data was collected through different methods and

resources. Once data was collected, analyzed, and synthesized, the results were used to identify

recurrent themes, trends, strengths and weakness. The model below is a visual representation of

the school improvement plan. It identifies the level of engagement involved in the development

of various components of the school improvement plan.

•Document the current state of reality and the desired future position of the school

•Review mission, vision, and guiding principles of the school

•Review archival data and reports provided by the school, division, and VDOE

•Perform rigorous analysis of student achievement

Phase 1:

Conduct Research

•Create a framework for broad direction and priorities for the future in a formal school improvement plan

•Documented mission, vision, and guiding principles desired by stakeholders

•Facilitated work sessions to review mission, vision, guiding principles and goals.

•Developed a school improvement plan document to serve as a broad outline to guide the future direction of the school.

Phase 2:

Develop Strategic Plan

•Develop and document specific steps that will be taken in order to accomplish the goals identified in the school improvement plan

•Facilite administrator and school improvement committee meetings

•Develop the plan which contains the following: overarching goals, rationale, data, strategies, actions, task, and person responsible

Phase 3:

Develop Implementation

Plan


Student Achievement Goal 1

SMART Goal: College Prep

By the Spring of 2018, the percentage of total AP students with scores 3+ will increase from

44.4% to 50%.

Rationale

GRADING SCALE

A 93-100

B 85-92

C 77-84

D 70-76

F Below 70

The following classes are offered at the high school for school year 2016-17 weighted on a 5.0

scale:

AP Chemistry

AP English Language

AP Government & Politics

AP US History

AP Statistics

Virtual Virginia AP Courses

Central Virginia Governor’s School for Science and Technology

All dual enrollment and pre-AP classes offered are weighted on a 4.5 scale.

Honors classes are offered in science, math, social studies, and English. Although these courses

are accelerated, they are not weighted.

Career technical courses are also available through Central Virginia Community College.

AP/DE GRADING SCALE

A 90-100

B 80-89

C 70-79

D 60-69

F Below 69


Data

Reference: AP College Board August 2,.2017


Plan/Do

Strategy 1: Targeted Remediation

Action Steps Person(s)

Responsible

Due

Date

Professional

Development

Needed

Resources

Needed

Measurement/

Monitoring Tool

Academic

Advancement

Administrator

s and

Teachers

5/25/18 AP Workbooks,

teachers

Log of student

attendance

during tutoring

sessions


AP Training All AP

Teachers

5/25/18 AP Training Finances for

training and

follow-up

Number of AP

teacher fully

trained

After school

Remediation

All AP

Teachers

Before

AP

Exams

AP teachers Benchmark data

and attendance

logs

Interactive

Assessments

and Data

Analysis

Data

Specialist and

All AP

Teachers

5/25/18 Building-level

PD

Administrators,

data specialists,

and AP teachers

Assessment Data

Study/Act

Study Review of strategy at specified intervals

Act Adjustments and improvements to the

plan and next steps

Mid-Year Update:

End of Year Update:


Student Achievement Goal 2

SMART Goal: Assessment

By the Spring of 2018, each core area will have an increase of 2 percentage points among

students taking a test for the first time.

Rationale

The second goal of the school’s improvement plan relates to supporting student achievement by

increasing student assessment.

Data

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10.0%

20.0%

30.0%

40.0%

50.0%

60.0%

70.0%

80.0%

90.0%

100.0%

Math Science History EOC Reading EOC Writing

First Time Test Takers Pass Percentage

Overall 2015 – 2016 Fall 2016-2017 Spring 2016-2017 Overall 2016 – 2017

Core Area Overall

2015 – 2016 Fall

2016-2017 Spring

2016-2017 Overall

2016 – 2017

Math 92.0% 93.3% 90.3% 91.8%

Science 87.0% 88.3% 88.0% 88.15%

History 86.0% 87.3% 80.0% 83.65%

EOC Reading 81.0% 81.0% 88.0% 84.5%

EOC Writing 75.0% 75.0% 71.0% 73%



Plan/Do

Strategy 1: Targeted Remediation


Responsible

Due

Date

Professional

Development

Needed

Resources

Needed

Measurement/

Monitoring Tool

Academic

Advancement

Administrator

s and

Teachers

5/25/18 Log of student

attendance

during tutoring

sessions

Marzano’s Administrator

s and

Teachers

5/25/18 Training Number of AP

teacher fully

trained

After school

Remediation

All Teachers Before

SOL

Exams

Benchmark data

and attendance

logs

Interactive

Assessments

and Data

Analysis

Data

Specialist and

All Teachers

5/25/18 Building-level

PD

Administrators,

data specialists,

and teachers

Assessment Data

Study/Act



plan and next steps

Mid-Year Update:

End of Year Update:


School Climate Goal

ACHS mission includes “which the entire staff impacts students in a powerfully positive way by being

present, professional, and purposeful.” Students learn best when they are in environments in which

they feel safe, supported, challenged, and accepted. In addition, environments that have strong

school climates foster the social, emotional, and academic well-being of all students. Research

shows that when schools and districts effectively focus on improving school climate, students are

more likely to engage in the curriculum, achieve academically, and develop positive

relationships; students are less likely to exhibit problem behaviors; and teacher turnover is lower

and teacher satisfaction is higher. (U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Healthy

Students. (2016). Quick guide on making school climate improvements. Washington, DC:

Author.)

SMART Goal 3:

In Appomattox County High School, the school will improve student achievement and school

climate by reducing the overall teacher’s absences by 10% by May 2018.

Rationale

The third goal of the school’s improvement plan is related to supporting academic achievement

by creating a school environment and culture that fosters positivity and consist appearance by

teachers and staff. Working with teachers and staff, all learners will understand and model how

important attendance is to be successful. The specific area of focus will be improving teachers

and staff attendance to improve students’ personal success and accountability.

Data

The U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights estimated this summer that 27 percent

of the nation’s teachers are out of school for more than 10 days of regular classes — some

missing far more than 10 days — based on self-reported numbers from the nation’s school

districts. But some school systems, especially those in poor, rural areas and in some major cities,

saw chronic absenteeism among teachers rise above 75 percent in 2014.“When the teacher of

record is not in the classroom, it has an impact on student achievement,” Joseph said. The

National Bureau of Economic Research has found that when teachers are absent for at least 10

days, there is a significant decrease in student outcomes. The decrease, according to one study, is

equivalent to the difference between having a new teacher and one with two or three years of

experience. (https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/1-in-4-us-teachers-are-

chronically-absent-missing-more-than-10-days-of-school/2016/10/26/2869925e-9186-11e6-

a6a3-d50061aa9fae_story.html?utm_term=.3314ee7fb566)



Plan/Do

Strategy 1: Improve/Maintain School Climate and Culture


Responsible

Due

Date

Professional

Development

Needed

Resources

Needed

Measurement/

Monitoring Tool

Collect Data

(pre and post)

Administrator,

BLT

5/25/18 Five PD for

activities

Administrators,

Committee

Survey

https://safesuppo

rtivelearning.ed.

gov/edscls

Collect Data Administrator 5/25/18 Absentee Data

base

Log of teacher

absences

Power Up! Assistant

Principal,

Teacher

5/25/18 Faith-based

partnership with

Liberty Baptist

Church

Teacher

participation,

engagement, and

feedback

Study/Act



plan and next steps

Mid-Year Update:

End of Year Update:


Appendix

Start-Up Expenses

AP Workbooks $500

After School Remediation

Hours

$1000

AP Training $500

Travel Expenses $1000

TOTAL STARTUP

E

X

P

E

N

S

E

S

$3000

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