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CMS School Improvement Plan 2012-13 J.M. Alexander Middle School

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SMART: S – Specific; M – Measurable; A – Attainable; R – Realistic; T – Time-bound.

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School: J.M. Alexander Middle School Courier Number: 305

Address: 12201 Hambright Road Phone: 980-343-3830

Huntersville, North Carolina 28078

Principal: Angela Richardson

Title 1 Specialist:

Zone Superintendent: Dr. Dawn Robinson Zone: Northeast

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* Name Committee Position* Name

Principal Angela Richardson Parent Representation Kimberly Powell

Assistant Principal Representative Patty Hartsell Teacher Representation Shauna Dicker

Teacher Representative Robin Clinard Teacher Representation Cindi Sweeney

Inst. Support Representative Walt Watson Teacher Representation Sue Zingher

Teacher Assistant Representative Carol Frohman Teacher Representation Jennifer Heymann

Parent Representative Alexander Wiggs Teacher Representation Judy Ditto

Parent Representation Susan Ginns


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BELIEFS

We believe that every person has inherent value and worth.

We believe that the school and the parents will communicate and collaborate for a

supportive environment in which all adults are responsible for all students.

We believe that teachers will provide quality instruction to challenge students to learn

and grow.

We believe that an effective middle school promotes the development of the child’s

transition to adolescence.

We believe the staff will work to help the students develop as healthy, moral and

intellectual individuals who are responsible for their actions and performance.

We believe the commitment to continuous improvement is imperative if our school is

going to enable students to become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners.

We believe the promotion of international understanding and responsible citizenship

is key to the development of the whole child.

We believe the IBMYP Areas of Interaction provide a frame work for learning within

and across subject groups. They engage students in reflection and lead them from

academic knowledge to thoughtful action.

MISSION STATEMENT

District: Maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.

School: : Our mission is to provide an engaging, challenging learning environment in which all students are encouraged and empowered to become life-

long learners who take responsibility for their educations, set high expectations for themselves, model compassion and leadership for their peers, who

are increasingly aware of their responsibilities as global citizens, and who exhibit the qualities of a JMA Scholar.

VISION

District: CMS provides all students the best

education available anywhere,

preparing every child to lead a rich and

productive life.

School: J.M. Alexander Middle School’s vision is to

provide all students with a rigorous, relevant,

world-class education that empowers them to

reach their maximum potential in school and

beyond.

SMART GOALS

Based upon analysis of data and Self Evaluation, our focus will be upon the following outcomes:

Goal 1: We will increase the percentage of students meeting proficiency from 78% to 85% using PLC common assessment data that will be entered and graded through Think Gate in reading and math.

Goal 2: Using the pre and post CMS district benchmark assessments, students will show at least a 30% growth in reading and math.

Goal 3: We will work together to create a conducive learning environment so that 100% of our students will feel safe at school


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ASSESSMENT DATA SNAPSHOT

Alexander Middle School – 600305

2009-2010

School Year 2010-2011

School Year 2011-2012

School Year

Subject Demographic

Subgroup %

Prof.

% Met Exp.

Growth

Avg. Growth

High Growth Ratio

% Prof.

% Met Exp.

Growth

Avg. Growth

High Growth Ratio

% Prof.

% Met Exp.

Growth

Avg. Growth

High Growth Ratio

Algebra I Total 100 81 0.461 4.3 97.4 37.1 -0.251 0.6 95.2 36.9 -0.129 0.6

Grade 06 Reading Grade Total 79.2 55 0.013 1.2 68.4 48 -0.101 0.9 76.8 52.5 0.029 1.1

Grade 06 Math Grade Total 73.1 29.1 -0.176 0.4 68.4 36.3 -0.162 0.6 81.5 46.6 -0.054 0.9

Grade 06 Total Grade Total 76.1 41.9 -0.082 0.7 68.4 42.2 -0.131 0.7 79.1 49.5 -0.013 1

Grade 07 Reading Grade Total 60.2 68.3 0.187 2.2 61.1 55 0.053 1.2 72.3 58.2 0.102 1.4

Grade 07 Math Grade Total 69.6 62 0.102 1.6 71.4 34.3 -0.209 0.5 75.1 50.2 -0.050 1

Grade 07 Total Grade Total 64.9 65.2 0.144 1.9 66.3 44.6 -0.079 0.8 73.7 54.2 0.026 1.2

Grade 08 Reading Grade Total 67.7 71.8 0.301 2.5 66.7 63.6 0.088 1.8 72.2 58.6 0.116 1.4

Grade 08 Math Grade Total 82.8 80.1 0.388 4 74 58.3 0.106 1.4 82.5 64.1 0.153 1.8

Grade 08 Science Grade Total 77.4 68.2 76.8

Grade 08 Total Grade Total 76 76 0.345 3.2 69.6 61 0.097 1.6 77.2 61.4 0.135 1.6

Reading Total Total 69.2 65 0.167 1.9 65.4 55.2 0.009 1.2 73.9 56.3 0.080 1.3

Math Total Total 75.1 57 0.104 1.3 71.2 42.4 -0.096 0.7 79.7 53.3 0.013 1.1

Science Total Total 77.4 68.2 76.8

EOG Total Total 72.9 61 0.135 1.6 68.3 48.8 -0.043 1 76.8 54.8 0.047 1.2

EOC Total Total 100 81 0.461 4.3 97.4 37.1 -0.251 0.6 95.2 36.9 -0.129 0.6

School Composite Total 73.3 61.4 0.142 1.6 69.1 48.4 -0.050 0.9 77.9 53.4 0.033 1.1


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SCHOOL PROFILE

Alexander Middle School, a sixth, seventh and eighth grade school, recognizes that middle school children have special intellectual,

physical, social and emotional needs. To meet these needs, we require the help of the entire school community. We work closely with

our parents to ensure that these needs are met in a safe, orderly and clean environment.

In 2011 the I.B. Middle Years Program was moved to JMA after the closing of Davidson IB Middle School, making us a partial

magnet serving both IB and traditional Scholars. Of the 889 students enrolled, 318 are IB students. The I.B. Middle Years Program

(IBMYP) is an advanced-level academic program for ages 11 – 15 that is built around three fundamental concepts: holistic education,

intercultural awareness and communication. Five themes called the “Areas of Interaction” are incorporated into all classes:

Approaches to Learning, Community and Service, Environment, Health and Social Education, and Human Ingenuity. In addition to

the state requirements, each year the students must take a foreign language, technology, and one of the arts.

Currently, Alexander Middle School is made up of 46.6% African-American, 36.2% White, 3.3% Asian, 10.9% Hispanic, 4.4%

American Indian and 9.4% Multi-Racial students. Among our students 49.5% are females and 50.5% are males. Other distinguishing

characteristics of our students include 117students (13.2%) who are certified as gifted and 34LEP students (3.8%). We also have 73

students (8.2%) with disabilities who are served by 4 Exceptional Children teachers. The Alexander Intervention Team meets

frequently to identify and meet the needs of our diverse learners. We also have an IB/Academic Facilitator and a math facilitator who

works with teachers and students to discover the most effective strategies to help our students to be successful.

Alexander Middle Schools employs 48 teachers, two counselors, one media specialist, two academic facilitators, a speech pathologist,

as well as a full time nurse and one psychologist. In addition, we employ one EC assistant, one Special Needs assistant, one ISS

assistant, four secretaries, four custodians, six cafeteria workers, two Deans of Students, one Assistant Principal, and one Principal.

Alexander Middle School has 6 National Board Certified Teachers. In addition, 69.4% of the staff has clear licensure with 40.8%

having advanced degrees, 10% nationally board certified, and 65.3% have more than 4 years of teaching experience in CMS.


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SMART GOAL (1): Goal 1: We will increase the percentage of student meeting proficiency from 78% to 85% using PLC common assessment data that will be enteredand graded through Think Gate in reading and math. Data Used: 77.9% of JMA students met proficiency on the 2011-2012 end of grade tests SP 2014 Tactic: (#1,D.6) – 1. Effective Teaching and Leadership – D. Provide access to training that is tailored to student and teacher learning needs – 6. Use professional learning communities to focus on student learning, working collaboratively and emphasizing results.

Strategies(determined by what data)

Task

Task

Task (PD)

Point Person (title/name)

Evidence of Success (Student Impact)

Funding (estimated cost and source)

Personnel Involved

Timeline Start–End

Interim Check Dates

1. Differentiate instruction for

students/subgroups based on needs:

Implement more rigorous lessons through the use of common lesson plans and meeting in content PLCs

Implementation of a comprehensive reading program by using Common Core State Standards and the district adopted textbooks as well as novels

Provide professional development on CCSS/PEAK strategies and IB philosophy

Use flexible grouping after analyzing data from common assessments using Think Gate and the Datawise process

AF/IB Kendrick

There will be an increase in student proficiency in reading and math by 7 percentage points. Professional Development Attendance Logs Completed lesson plans Curriculum Maps and Unit Plans Think Gate data

None

*Admin Team *AF/IB *Team Leader

8/2712-6/7/13

9/24/12

10/22/12

11/26/12

1/28/13

2/25/13

4/25/13

4/22/13

6/3/13


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2. Incorporate higher order thinking skills,

rigor, and relevance into all lessons.

Apply critical thinking skills in all content areas

Include revised Bloom’s taxonomy in all lesson plans.

Incorporate IB strategies, PEAK strategies and best practices in all classes

AF/IB Kendrick

Teachers’ weekly lesson plans will be turned in each Monday. Student portfolios will reflect proficiency in core subjects. Completed lesson plans

None

*Faculty *IB Facilitator

8/2712-6/7/13

9/24/12

10/22/12

11/26/12

1/28/13

2/25/13

4/25/13

4/22/13

6/3/13

3. Engage struggling students in

Academic Enrichment reading and math classes and/or EC Learning Labs

Based on reading and math data place students in Academic Enrichment classes for support

Provide re-looping/re-teaching activities based on students’ areas of improvement

Use data from common assessments and CMS formatives to analyze students’ growth progress

Develop PEPs for 1s, 2s and failing students to monitor and promote academic growth

Admin. Facilitators/Kendrick and Watson

100% of level 1 and level 2 students will be scheduled into Academic Enrichment reading and/or math classes. District formative assessment data will be used to monitor student progress for all reading and math students. Copy of the Master Schedule PEP reports Samples of common assessments

None

Academic Enrichment teachers EC teachers

8/1/12-6/7/13

8/27/12

10/29/12

1/22/13

3/29/13

5/20/13


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4. Focus on math and Language Arts

PLC through common lesson planning, common assessments

Provide off campus planning days for reading and math teachers

Schedule common planning for math and Language Arts teachers per grade level

Support new teachers through our mentoring program

Math Facilitator/Watson

Teachers will demonstrate sound knowledge, skills, and understanding of content. Teachers will work collaboratively to develop effective lessons that will impact student progress in math. PLC meeting minutes Attendance logs of Beginning Teacher Monthly meetings

Staff Devel. Funds

C & I AF/IB Facilitator Math teachers

8/1 – 6/8

10/28/12

1/23/12

3/30/12

5/20/13

5. Offer and support ongoing professional

development regarding pre- assessment, formative assessment and data analysis.

Use administrative team meetings and Intervention Team meetings to discuss individual students and interventions for success using RTI

Attend workshops such as Think Gate, Data Wise, Lexile and Quantile Levels

Train all staff to utilize the teacher’s portal and update grades weekly

Student Services/ Marsh and Collier AP/Hartsell

Individual students will benefit from teachers using appropriate interventions to increase their proficiency in math and reading. Team meeting notes Professional Development attendance logs Think Gate Data

Staff Devel. Funds

Admin team Student Intervention Team Parents

8/1/12-6/7/13

10/29/12 1/22/13 3/29/13

5/20/13

6. Provide math instruction by highly-qualified teachers to all EC students

EC teachers highly qualified in math instruct resource classes of students on Extend 2

Highly qualified in math EC teachers to co-teach inclusion classes with 20 or less students

Principal/ Richardson

All EC students will receive instruction from highly qualified math teachers in order to meet their AYP goals. Copy of Master Schedule Attendance at training for inclusion classes

Human Resource funding/ benefits

EC math teachers Regular Ed math teachers

8/27/12 –6/7/13

10/29/12

1/22/13

3/29/13

5/20/13


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SMART GOAL (2): Using the pre and post CMS district benchmark assessments, students will show at least a 30% growth in reading and math.

Data Used: School composite average growth was 0.033 SP 2014 Tactic: (# 1.B.1 ) –1. Effective Teaching and Leadership – B. Develop a measure for a year’s worth of growth for every subject and grade level – 1. Create and use periodic tests throughout the year (local formative assessments) to measure student learning in reading and math for grades three through eight, science in grades five and eight and Algebra I, biology, civics and economics,English I and U.S. History in high school

Strategies (determined by what data)

Task

Task

Task (PD)




Personnel involved


Interim Check Dates

1. Analyze Data to determine needs of

Students

Provide a universal screener through the use of the local formative assessment provided by the district

Provide flexibility through the use of 5th

block for remediation and enrichment

Counselors will support subgroups as identified with appropriate coping strategies

Data Wise team to work with PLCs on data analysis of common assessments and district formatives

Use Think Gate to record and analyze data of CMS formatives and common assessments

Use various data points to schedule our scholars and adjust schedules as needed


Teachers will closely monitor student progress as measured by common assessments and district formatives and will re-teach and re-loop in small groups and individually. Think Gate Data Copies of common assessments Data Wise team notes Academic Enrichment curriculum

None

Instructional Team Faculty School Leadership Team .

8/2712-6/7/13

9/24/12

10/22/12

11/26/12

1/28/13

2/25/13

3/25/13

4/22/13


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2. Incorporate differentiation, rigor and

21stcentury skills into Professional

Development

Increase teacher capacity to meet diverse needs of students/subgroups

Incorporate best practices such as PEAK strategies and IB principles in all classes

Train additional teachers and administrators in the IB program

Provide planning days for Language Arts, math, science, social studies, and elective teams

Select complex text and diverse readingmaterial in all classes

Conduct peer classroom visits 2nd

, 3rd

, and 4

th quarter and provide feedback

AF/IB Facilitator/ Kendrick

AYP goals for subgroups will be “MET” as teacher better learn how to differentiate and create rigorous lessons for the IB and the traditional scholar. Increase the success of IB/CCS implementation IB Steering Committee meeting notes Completed lesson plans Observation schedule Agendas and minutes of planning days

Staff Devel. Funding Magnet program funds

Instructional Team Faculty

8/2712-6/7/13

9/24/12

10/22/12

11/26/12

1/28/13

2/25/13

3/25/13

4/22/13

3. Involve parents and community in the

learning process

Hold an Open House for all scholars

Host Family Fun Nights and Student Exhibition Nights each semester

Effectively communicate with parents through the use of agendas, wikis, Parent University, and our school webpage

Maintain effective communication with parents by sending progress reports home on scheduled basis, return all calls/emails within 24


Increased communication between home and school and strong parent and community involvement will positively impact students academically Wikis Communication Logs Attendance rosters at Open Houses and Parent Nights Parent University resources

None

Instructional Team Faculty Parents

8/2712-6/7/13

9/24/12

10/22/12

11/26/12

1/28/13

2/25/13

3/25/13

4/22/13


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hours, conduct parent teacher conferences in October and as needed, use of Parent Assist

Seek partnerships with local businesses for volunteers, reading buddies, and monetary donations


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SMART GOAL (3): We will work together to create a conducive learning environment so that 100% of ourstudents will feel safe at school. Data Used: Safe School Audits; Student Surveys, Discipline records _______ SP 2014 Tactic: (# 3.D.3) Increasing the Graduation Rate – D. Ensure that CMS schools are safe and orderly learning environments – 3. Provide training for school administrators and School Resource Officers to develop a collaborative cohesive team for managing campus safety.

Strategies (determined by what data)

Task

Task

Task (PD)




Personnel involved


Interim Check Dates

1. Increase the safety of students on the

campus and the bus

Conduct a meeting with bus drivers to discuss behavior management techniques in order to reduce the number of bus referrals

Conduct school wide instruction on the 2012-2013 CMS Rights and Responsibilities Handbook to assess their understanding of the code of conduct; review handbook quarterly

Provide anti-bullying training to all scholars

DoS/Smith Anti-Bullying Liaison/ Clinard

The number of bus referrals will be reduced by 25%. The number of sexual offenses for the 2012-2013 school year will remain at zero. Team meeting notes Agenda/minutes of Anti-Bullying Squad

None

Admin Team Bus Drivers

8/27 – 6/8

10/26/12

1/22/13

3/29/13

2. Character Education

Teach the JMA Scholar traits to all students during Academic Enrichment

Recognize and reward Scholars who exhibit the traits of a JMA Scholar

Use the JMA slogan, “Make a Difference” to teach character and to reward Scholars who make a

DoS/Hopkins IB/AF Kendrick Anti-bullying Squad Chairperson/Clinard

The number of referrals for bullying and harassment will be reduced by 25%. 100% of magnet students will complete the required number of service hours. At least two students in each

PTSA

Admin Team Media Specialist Bullying Prevention Team

8/27 – 6/7/13

9/11/12

11/2/12

2/8/13

4/12/13


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difference in their school, community, and world

Announce “Scholar of the Month” and reward with gift bags and lunch with administrators

Implement “Mix it Up” and other anti-bullying activities

Involve all Scholars in community service both in school and out of school

grade level will be recognized each month for demonstrating the traits of a JMA Scholar and for “Making a Difference.” Community Service logs Photo/Multimedia pictures of Students of the Months and Celebrations Sample of Students work

Student Services PTSA IB Steering Committee

5/17/13

3. Refine safety plan

Work with all school staff (including bus drivers) to ensure school and student behavior are closely monitored.

Maintain high visibility in the building

Practice emergency situations each quarter (fire drills/lock downs)

AP/Hartsell

JMA will score 100% on Safe School Audits Copy of the 2012 – 2013 JMA Crisis Plan Monthly/quarterly records of fire drills, lockdown practices, tornado drills

None

Security Associate School Resource Officer Faculty/Staff

8/27/12 – 6/7/13

8/27/12

10/26/12

1/22/13

3/29/13

6/3/13


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Bullying-Harassment Individual School Action Plan (BHISAP)

J.M. Alexander Middle School 2012 - 2013 Bullying Prevention Outcome: 100% of our students will feel safe at school as evidenced by the 2012-2013 CMS Safe School Audits and CMS student Survey results.

Strategies/Rationale

Task

Point Person

Evidence of Success

Names of Participants (Add names to titles where appropriate)

Information related to task as indicated

Timeline

Outcome Measures

Schedule Monthly meetings for the Bullying Harassment Team and begin creation of the 2012-2013 Bullying-Harassment Individual School Action Plan

Richardson/Principal Monthly calendar of meetings and activities

Clinard/Chairperson Administrators and staff members will collaborate to create an effective plan to address the issues of bullying and harassment at JMA

August, 2012 – May, 2013

Present BHISAP to faculty/School Leadership Team/PTSA

Define “bullying/harassment”

What does it look like?

What do we do when we see it?

How do we stop it?

How do we create a culture where

students support one another and

report bullying/harassment?

Clinard/B-H Chairperson

Faculty and staff will implement the BHISAP

Clinard/Chairperson Hayes/Teacher Gamble/Custodian C. Richardson/Cafeteria Marsh/Counselor Hartsell/AP

BHISAP committee will present the school-wide plan to faculty, SLT, and PTSA

October 2012

Conduct school-wide instruction on the 2012-2013 CMS Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and the traits of JMA Scholars during Academic Enrichment classes and homerooms

Hopkins/Dean of Students

Faculty members will facilitate lessons emphasizing appropriate student behaviors towards their peers and others and assess students’ knowledge.

Faculty members Counselors

Students will understand their rights and responsibilities as 21

st

century citizens at JMA.

August, 2012 – September 2012


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Use closed circuit morning announcements to promote a culture of understanding and acceptance

JMA Scholar Traits

Mix It Up Activities

“Making a Difference” Recognitions

“Do the Right Thing” Recognitions

Students of the Months

Broadcast Facilitator/Robison

School-wide recognition of students who make a difference at JMA as nominated by their teachers and peers will increase students’ feelings of safety and acceptance as reflected in student surveys.

Grade Level Teachers IB Steering committee

BHISAP is presented to the student body via the morning announcements, class assemblies, and special recognitions.

Daily August, 2012 – June, 2013

Core subject and elective teachers will use content-specific resources to promote anti-bullying awareness and prevention

LA – Novels/short stories such as “Fat Boy

Chronicles,” original poems, essays

Math – Research data, create chars

Science/Health – Research physical and

emotional effects of bullying/harassment on

individuals

Social Studies – Historical examples of

harassment (i.e. Holocaust, Rwanda, Sudan)

Fine Arts – interpretive dance and art posters

CTE – Research the effects of cyber bullying on

young adolescents

Academic Facilitators/Kendrick and Watson Department Chairs

Original, authentic work Samples of student work

AF/Kendrick and Watson LA chair/Dicker Math chair/Fletcher Science chair/Zingher Social Studies chair/ Heymann CTE chair/Sweeney Health chair/Ellison

Teachers will address bullying and harassment through interdisciplinary units, project-based learning, and service learning.

October 2012- June, 2013

School Liaison: Robin Clinard, Fine Arts teacher


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2101 10/08

School-Based Management and Accountability Program

Summary of School-Based Waiver Requests for 2012-14

LEA: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools LEA code: 600

School Codes

Request for Waivers

305 – John McKnitt

Alexander Middle School

Please enter codes of all schools

requesting the waiver described

on this form.

1. Insert the waivers you are requesting.

Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size (grades 4-12)

2. 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

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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