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TCCHS School Improvement Plan
School Year 2015-2016
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Mission: Thomas County Central High School is committed to all students graduating as productive citizens in a global society.
2015-2016 SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Title I Schoolwide Program Title I Targeted Assistance Non-Title I School
School Name: Thomas County Central High School District Name: Thomas County
School Address: 4686 U.S. Highway 84 Bypass District Address: 200 N. Pinetree Blvd.
School Phone #:229-225-5050 District Phone # : 229-225-4380
School Email: [email protected] District Email: [email protected]
School Website: District Website: www.thomas.k12.ga.us
Principal Name: Trista Jones School Year: 2015-2016
Principal’s Signature: Date:
Title I Director’s Signature: Date:
Superintendent’s Signature: Date:
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Planning Team
NAME POSITION/ROLE
Parent
Parent
Parent
Trista Jones Principal
Karen Jones Assistant Principal
Beth Adams Assistant Principal, CTAE director
Lamar Matthews Assistant Principal
Jim Rehberg Assistant Principal
Leigh Barwick Social Studies Department Chair
Chrissy Taylor Math Department Chair
Stacey Mitchell English Department Chair
Laura Kornegay Science Department Chair
Bill Wilhelm Physical Education Department Chair
Melissa Rodgers Counselor
Michelle Ausley CTAE Department Chair/Work-Based Learning Coordinator
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Goal 1: Improve teaching and learning practices to ensure a quality education and improved academic achievement for all students. A.TCCHS students will meet the designated academic targets for all students shown in Appendix A.
B. TCCHS will improve the percentage of ninth grade students passing all four core content area courses as shown in Appendix B. C. TCCHS will increase the median SGP in the four core content areas courses as shown in Appendix C. D. TCCHS will increase the Lexile Scores of students in American Literature as shown in Appendix D.
Actions, Strategies, Interventions,
Programs, and Initiatives
Timeline
Resources, Estimated Costs, Funding Sources
Person(s)
Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts Evidence
1.1 Develop a short-term action plan to monitor effective implementation of School Improvement Plan.
2015-2016 SY with quarterly monitoring
Administrators
Teachers
Plan outline School data
Goal revision
1.2 Continue effective implementation of the required state curriculum.
2015-2016 SY SLDS
Lesson Plans
GADOE
Curriculum Guides
Content Maps
Professional Development costs
Teachers
Administrators
Lesson Plans,
Student work samples,
Student assessment samples,
Administrative monitoring documentation
Test scores
Pass rates
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Actions, Strategies, Interventions,
Programs, and Initiatives
Timeline
Resources, Estimated Costs, Funding Sources
Person(s)
Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts Evidence
1.3 Improve and align formative, summative and performance-based assessments to monitor progress and adjust instruction with addition of short answer and constructed response questions.
Quarterly departmental data review meetings
Mid-year and end of year TKES conferences
All In Learning
Contracted Services
Subs for release time
Teacher supplies
Administrators
Department Chairs
Teachers
Instructional Coach
Assessment Samples
TKES Conference Notes
Graduation Rate
Test Scores
Pass Rates
1.4 Support teachers as they begin to monitor student learning by standard and element.
Administrators,
Secondary Curriculum Coordinator
Item Analysis of unit test and benchmark assessments
Test Scores
Pass rates
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Actions, Strategies, Interventions,
Programs, and Initiatives
Timeline
Resources, Estimated Costs, Funding Sources
Person(s)
Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts Evidence
1.5 Collaborate with teachers to monitor progress of 9th grade students in four core courses in order to offer further instructional assistance as needed.
4.5 week intervals throughout 2015-2016 SY
Infinite Campus
A+
Tutoring
Administrators
Teachers
Counselors
Dean of Students
Pass rate spreadsheets
Infinite Campus reports
Student conference documentation
Credit Recovery and Repair reports
Test Scores
Pass rates
Discipline data
Attendance data
1.6 Provide additional learning opportunities.
Summer School
After school tutoring
Before school tutoring
2015-2016 USA Test Prep
Study Island
Credit Recovery Programs
Virtual School
Standardized test preparation
Teacher stipends for prep courses
Administrators
Teachers
Counselors
A+ instructor
Usage Reports
Credit Recovery reports
Tutoring Sign-in sheets
Test Scores
Pass rates
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Actions, Strategies, Interventions,
Programs, and Initiatives
Timeline
Resources, Estimated Costs, Funding Sources
Person(s)
Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts Evidence
1.7 Continue to implement the Teacher and Leader Keys Effectiveness Systems with fidelity and consistency.
2015-2016 SY Costs associated with training
Administrators,
Teachers
Walk through and formative observation data
Summative evaluation data
1.8 Continue and improve school-wide implementation of literacy strategies including Reading Across the Curriculum, direct vocabulary instruction, close reading and GIST summarizing.
2015-2016 SY Novels
Contracted Services
Subs for release time
Teacher supplies
Marzano’s vocabulary list
Content specific vocabulary
Administrators,
Teachers
Student work samples,
Lesson plans,
Sample assessments
Test scores
Lexile scores
1.9Continue to utilize technology to improve classroom instruction.
2015-2016 SY Smart Boards
Chrome Books
Wifi
iPads
Document cameras
Administrators,
Teachers,
Instructional Technologists,
Media Center Specialist
Lesson Plans,
Student Work Samples,
Observation and evaluation data
Pass rates
Observation data
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Goal 2: Ensure a safe, disciplined and positive learning environment. A. TCCHS will reduce the total number of ISS and OSS placements as shown in Appendix E. B. TCCHS will reduce the number of students missing more than five days as shown in Appendix F. C. TCCHS will improve the school climate ratings as shown in Appendix G.
Actions, Strategies, Interventions,
Programs, and Initiatives
Timeline
Resources, Estimated Costs, Funding Sources
Person(s)
Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts Evidence
2.1 Monitor implementation of school wide discipline plan, including consequences, interventions, counseling, parent notification and behavior plans.
Study behavior incidents to identify patterns and determine interventions.
Examine referral data to align support.
Common teachers or locations
Teaching behavior expectations.
2015-2016 SY,
Quarterly Review
Infinite Campus Intervention supplies: access to technology, DVDs, other resources SLDS
Administrators, Teachers, Students, Counselors, Parents, ISS instructor
Handbooks, Teacher informational meeting agendas and sign-in sheets, Behavior Intervention Plan/Behavior contracts, Meeting Documentation, Parent Contact Logs, Counseling Documentation
Progress Monitoring Data
Discipline Data
2.2 Report students with excessive absences to school attendance officer and implement interventions.
2015-2016 SY Weekly attendance review
Paper, copies, postage Longitudinal Data System (LDS)
Administrators, Teachers, Students, Attendance Clerk, Counselors, Parents
Attendance Reports Parent contact documentation Conference documentation
Attendance Data
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Actions, Strategies, Interventions,
Programs, and Initiatives
Timeline
Resources, Estimated Costs, Funding Sources
Person(s)
Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts Evidence
2.3 Increase parent teacher communication regarding student absentees through letters, phone calls, and required parent conferences
2015-2016 SY, Weekly attendance review
Paper, copies, postage, Longitudinal Data System (LDS)
Administrators, Teachers, Students, Attendance Clerk, Counselors, Parents
Attendance reports Parent contact documentation
Attendance Data
2.4 Implement an attendance incentive program for students and teachers.
2015-2016 SY Attendance reports
Incentives
Administrators,
Attendance Clerk
BEE partners
Attendance reports
Incentives
Attendance Data
Pass Rates
2.5 Research development of plan to reduce ninth grade discipline, attendance and grade issues through alignment of middle to high school transition.
2015-2016 SY Release time
Administrators,
Teachers,
Counselors,
Students
Survey results
2.6 Educate stakeholders on the content and use of surveys administered throughout the year.
DOE climate surveys
AdvancEd surveys
2015-2016 SY Administrators
Teachers
Parents
Survey Results
Documentation of communication
Improved survey participation
2.7 Encourage healthy eating habits and regular physical activities through nutrition education, healthy meals and snacks, and structured opportunities for physical activities for students and staff.
2015-2016 SY Nutrition director,
Administrators,
teachers
School menus,
Lesson plans,
Event sign-in sheets
Fitness Gram data
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Actions, Strategies, Interventions, Programs, and Initiatives
Timeline
Resources, Estimated Costs, Funding Sources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts Evidence
2.8 The principal and school administrators work collaboratively with staff and community to develop policies, practices, and procedures to ensure a safe, orderly, inviting, and supportive learning community.
2015-2016 SY PR supplies Teachers Administrators Counselors School Council Advisory Groups
Posters, Newsletters, News 4 You broadcasts, etc. Handbooks, Posted procedures and routines, Positive School PR, Student meetings and communications
Attendance data Discipline data Perception Survey data School Climate results
2.9 School leaders ensure school wide, consistent procedures and routines that focus on school safety, student learning, and non-interrupted instructional time.
2015-2016 SY Safety Bags and Safety plans
Administrators SRO
Safety Meeting agenda, minutes, sign-in sheet, Updated Safety Plan, Documented procedures and routines, Documentation of safety drills
Knowledge of safety routines Maximized instructional time
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Actions, Strategies, Interventions, Programs, and Initiatives
Timeline
Resources, Estimated Costs, Funding Sources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts Evidence
2.10 Continue to acknowledge and celebrate the achievement and accomplishments of students.
2015-2016 SY Cost for posters, plaques, programs, medals and other awards Transportation costs for All A lunches
Administrators Teachers Counselors
Media releases Recognition assembly programs Student Award Plaques and posters
Achievement Data Survey data
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Goal 3: Prepare students for college and career success. A. TCCHS will improve the graduation rate as shown in Appendix H. B. TCCHS will increase PSAT, SAT, ACT, Compass, and ASVAB scores as shown in Appendix I. C. TCCHS will increase AP scores as shown in Appendix J. D. Increase the overall CCRPI score as shown in Appendix K.
Actions, Strategies, Interventions, Programs, and Initiatives
Timeline
Resources, Estimated Costs, Funding Sources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts Evidence
3.1 Continue to implement the MERIT program for high-achieving students.
2015-2016 SY Certificates MERIT stoles AP exam costs
Administrators Teachers
List of MERIT scholars AP/Dual enrollment rosters
Improved academic achievement Increase in standardized test scores Increase in AP and dual enrollment participation
3.2 Continue to utilize CCAE course to improve literacy skills among at risk students.
2015-2016 SY CTAE Director CCAE Teacher
State Department scripted plans Pre/Post Skills Test Student Work
Graduation rate Milestones Benchmarks SLO data Observation Data
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Actions, Strategies, Interventions, Programs, and Initiatives
Timeline
Resources, Estimated Costs, Funding Sources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts Evidence
3.3 Continue implementation of Test Preparation Across the Curriculum which includes a variety of test preparation strategies and sessions.
2015-2016 SY College Board Website
PSAT practice books
Stipends for review workshop instructors
Teacher and student materials
Administrators
Department Chairs
Dual Enrollment liaisons
Counselors
Assessments
Rosters and Agendas of review sessions
Student work
Standardized test scores
3.4 Continue use of research-based strategies to build academic vocabulary.
2015-2016 SY Subs for release time
Contracted services
Teacher materials
Marzano’s vocabulary list
Content specific vocabulary
Administrators
Department Chairs
Unit/Lesson Plans
Student Work
Graduation rate Milestones Benchmarks
Observation Data
SAT/ACT scores
3.5 Implement a REMIND message system through AP teachers to regularly communicate with AP students and parents regarding course content and test preparation resources and strategies.
2015-2016 SY Administrators,
AP teachers
REMIND messages
Pass rate Resource utilization data
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Actions, Strategies, Interventions, Programs, and Initiatives
Timeline
Resources, Estimated Costs, Funding Sources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts Evidence
3.6 Monitor student mastery of content on the standard and element levels.
2015-2016 SY All in Learning
Release time
Administrators
Teachers
Instructional Coach
Assessment samples
Standards charts
Lesson Plans
Test scores Pass rates
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Actions, Strategies, Interventions, Programs, and Initiatives
Timeline
Resources, Estimated Costs, Funding Sources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts Evidence
3.7 Continue to utilize Teachers as Advisors program to increase and improve academic and career guidance, character education and progress monitoring.
2015-2016 SY, monthly and quarterly reviews using the short term action plan
Teacher as Advisors (TAA) meets monthly.
Teacher and student supplies GA411 Infinite Campus
Administrators, Teachers, Students, Counselors, Parents
Attendance/Discipline Reports Student folders Advisement documentation
Graduation rate, Milestones, Attendance, Benchmarks, Observation Data, Discipline Data, Pass rate, Pathway completion rate, Capstone Project completion rate
3.8 Utilize technology to generate, present and study data and to adjust instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Monthly Leadership Team and departmental meetings
Administrative Meetings
Technology
All In Learning
SLDS
DOE portal
Subs for release time
Administrators
Department Chairs
Meeting minutes
Data reports
Discipline, Student Achievement and Attendance Data,
SLDS usage report
3.9 Proactive identification and mentoring of upcoming at-risk 9th graders, including monitoring of grades, attendance and discipline.
2015-2016 SY, Grade reports every 4.5 weeks
Quarterly discipline reports
Weekly attendance reports
Longitudinal Data System (LDS) Infinite Campus
Administrators, Teachers, Students, Counselors, Parents, Attendance Clerk
Discipline and attendance reports, Grade reports Behavior Intervention Plan/Behavior contracts, Meeting Documentation, Parent Contact Logs, Counseling Documentation,
Progress Monitoring Data
Grade, Attendance, and Discipline Data
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Actions, Strategies, Interventions, Programs, and Initiatives
Timeline
Resources, Estimated Costs, Funding Sources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts Evidence
3.10 Require use of Academic Intervention Plan, which results in identification, and referral of all at-risk students for intervention.
2015-2016 SY Infinite Campus SLDS
Administrators, Teachers, Counselors, Parents
Referrals, Student Conference documentation, Parent Contact documentation, Student Contracts, Counselor conference documentation, Administrative conference documentation
Grade, Attendance, and Discipline Data
3.11 Implement tracking system to aid students in completing a pathway and offer appropriate courses to ensure pathway completion.
2015-2016 SY Administrators, Teachers, Counselors
Counseling documentation TAA documentation Master Schedule
Pathway Completion Rate EOPA pass rate EOPA participation rate
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Actions, Strategies, Interventions, Programs, and Initiatives
Timeline
Resources, Estimated Costs, Funding Sources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts Evidence
3.12 Continue industry certification and re-certification process for CTAE classes.
2015-2016 SY Equipment and supplies Professional Development Conferences Industry Certification Grants
CTAE Director, CTAE Department Chair, Teachers
List of programs receiving industry certification List of students earning credentials through End of Pathway Assessments List of industry skill-based professional learning attended by Career Tech teachers
Pathway completion data EOPA data
3.13 Continue promotion of dual enrollment opportunities.
2015-2016 SY PR materials Meeting supplies
Administrators, Teachers, Counselors, Dual Enrollment liaisons
List of students dually-enrolled Promotion materials Meeting agendas and sign-in sheets
Dual-enrollment data
3.14 Provide one on one advisement to ensure proper placement in courses and to maximize academic opportunities that support post- secondary goals.
2015-2016 SY GA 411
Administrators, Teachers, Counselors
Graduation plans Advisement documentation TAA lesson plans
Graduation Rate AP and Advanced course enrollment Pathway completion data
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Goal 4: Foster an environment of collegial planning and instruction with an emphasis on continued professional growth.
Actions, Strategies, Interventions, Programs, and Initiatives
Timeline
Resources, Estimated Costs, Funding Sources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts Evidence
4.1 Use collaborative planning time to design and revise lesson plans, curriculum maps, performance tasks, and common assessments (including Student Learning Objectives) to align with the required curricula including the CCGPS and Literacy Standards.
2015-2016 SY Subs for release time Contracted services Teacher materials
Administrators Department Chairs System-level instructional coach DOE liaison
Unit/Lesson plans Curriculum guides Assessment samples Samples of student work
Graduation rate Milestones Benchmarks Observation and Evaluation Data
4.2 Provide mentors for all new teachers. 2015-2016 SY Teacher materials
Administrators, Counselors, Teachers
Meeting agendas and sign-in sheets
Teacher retention rate Staff Surveys
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Actions, Strategies, Interventions, Programs, and Initiatives
Timeline
Resources, Estimated Costs, Funding Sources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts Evidence
4.3 Use collaborative planning time to review attendance, discipline, and achievement data, observe colleagues in different subject areas, and to address school wide issues and concerns as a part of the continuous School Improvement process.
2015-2016 SY SLDS
GADOE Portal
Infinite Campus
Administrators,
Teachers,
Counselors
Attendance, Discipline and Grade reports,
Test scores,
Assessment data,
SIP,
Handbooks
Graduation rate,
Pass rate,
Attendance data,
Discipline data,
Test scores,
4.4 Collaborate with special education teachers to improve the achievement of all students through effective planning.
2015-2016 SY Administrators, Teachers
Collaborative planning meeting dates/agendas/ minutes, Lesson plans, Observation data, Evaluation data
Pass rates,
Test scores,
IEP goals,
Observations
4.5 Maximize co-teaching by ensuring that both adults are actively teaching the entire instructional period through one of the appropriate co-teaching models.
2015-2016 SY Professional development fees Release time Contracted services
Administrators Teachers Special Education Lead teacher and special education director
Collaborative planning meeting dates/agendas/ minutes, Lesson plans, Observation data, Evaluation data
Pass rates,
Test scores,
IEP goals,
Observations
4.6 Utilize consultant to facilitate data analysis and planning for school improvement.
Aug. 1- May 20 Title funds School/System Administrators
Professional learning agendas, Sign-in sheets, TKES observation data, staff self -assessment data
Achievement of SIP goals
60 day monitoring plans
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Goal 5: Increase stakeholder collaboration and communication to enhance student learning and academic success.
Actions, Strategies, Interventions, Programs, and Initiatives
Timeline
Resources, Estimated Costs, Funding Sources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts Evidence
5.1 Utilize school website, Facebook page, Twitter, Remind messages, Alert Now, local news outlets, Tailgate Show, local billboards, teacher websites, to promote school-sponsored events and to improve communication with stakeholders.
2015-2016 SY Parent Involvement Budget
Administrators, Counselors, Teachers, Booster Clubs, PR liaisons, Parents and Students
Sign-in sheets Agendas Percentage of increase data for each parent involvement activity offered Increase in use of Parent Portal
Increased home/school connection to aid students to graduate college and career ready
5.2 Encourage the use of Parent Portal to check grades and attendance.
2015-2016 SY and quarterly reviews
Infinite Campus Administrators, Counselors, Teachers, Booster Clubs, Parents and Students
“How to” sign up informational documentation
Increased home/school connection to aid students to graduate college and career ready
5.3 Continue to communicate regularly with parent/guardians regarding student progress through four and a half week progress reports and report cards.
2015-2016 SY at four and a half and nine week grading points
Infinite Campus Administrators, Counselors, Teachers,
Progress Reports Report Cards Parent Contact logs
Increased home/school connection to aid students to graduate college and career ready
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Actions, Strategies, Interventions, Programs, and Initiatives
Timeline
Resources, Estimated Costs, Funding Sources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts Evidence
5.4 Promote stakeholder involvement activities:
Open House
PROBE for College admissions
Dual Enrollment Night
Financial Aid Night for Junior and Seniors
Advanced Programs Night for 9-12
Freshman Orientation
Junior Ring Ceremony
Booster Meetings
Performances
Parent Conferences
Grade level meetings
Summer counseling meetings with rising seniors
Career Fair
School Council meetings
Advisory Council meetings
Young Farmer meetings
Athletic Events
BEE activities
VOOM
2015-2016 SY Administrators, Counselors, Teachers, Booster Clubs, Business and community partners, Parents and Students
Sign-in sheets Agendas Percentage of increase data for each parent involvement activity offered Increase in use of Parent Portal Website posts Emails Flyers Remind messages News articles/photos
Increased home/school connection to aid students to graduate college and career ready
Survey results
5.5 Designate leader to collect and analyze stakeholder involvement data.
2015-2016 SY Administrators Teachers
Sign-in sheets Parent contact documentation Agendas BEE activities
Increased stakeholder involvement
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Actions, Strategies, Interventions, Programs, and Initiatives
Timeline
Resources, Estimated Costs, Funding Sources
Person(s) Responsible
Evaluation of Implementation and Impact on Student Learning
Artifacts Evidence
5.6 Update and maintain teacher websites to serve as a source of current course information for parents and students.
2015-2016 SY Administrators, Teachers, Instructional Technologist
Updated web pages
Improved home/school communication
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Thomas County Schools
Appendix A (This will be updated to reflect Milestones when we receive scores.)
School: TCCHS 2013-2014
Targets Exceeds Meets
Does Not Meet
Goal
Ninth Literature
American Literature
Coordinate Algebra
Analytic Geometry
Biology
Physical Science
Economics
US History
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Appendix B Monitoring Academic Course Success TCCHS will improve the percent of ninth grade students passing all four academic classes from 80% to 82%.
Subject 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 (baseline)
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
ELA First 9 weeks
83%
87%
Second 9 weeks 76% 91%
Third 9 weeks 86% 92%
Fourth 9 weeks 85% 94%
MATH First 9 weeks
71%
90%
Second 9 weeks 76% 83%
Third 9 weeks 80% 85%
Fourth 9 weeks 81% 90%
SCIENCE First 9 weeks
92%
95%
Second 9 weeks 88% 91%
Third 9 weeks 90% 89%
Fourth 9 weeks 93% 90%
SOCIAL STUDIES First 9 weeks
88%
84%
Second 9 weeks 90% 76%
Third 9 weeks 87% 88%
Fourth 9 weeks 92% 91%
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Appendix C Evaluating the School Improvement Plan TCCHS: will improve Median SGP’s in every content area according to the chart below. This will be updated to reflect 2015 SGPs when we receive them.
Subject 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 (baseline)
2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
English/ Language Arts
64.5%
Goal 66%
Math
64.3%
Goal 66%
Science
57.4%
Goal 60%
Social Studies
58%
Goal 60%
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Appendix D
TCCHS will increase the percent of students in grade 11 achieving a Lexile measure equal to or greater than 1250 from 37% to 40%. This chart will be updated when we receive 2015 Lexile report.
11th grade Lexile results chart 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Percent of students in grade 11 achieving a Lexile measure equal to or greater than 1250 34.2 42.1 37 40% goal
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Appendix E
Monitoring Discipline
TCCHS will reduce the number of ISS placements by 5%. TCCHS will reduce the number of OSS placements by 5%.
Number of Suspensions
2013-2014 2014-2015 GOAL
ISS 681 630 598
OSS 95 157 149
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Appendix F
TCCHS will decrease the number of students missing more than five days from 862 to 850.
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
2018-2019
2019-2020
Number of TCCHS students missing more than five days
862
Goal: 850
*Total: 862
Students at end of year: 1430
Percentage: 60%
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Appendix G School wide Attendance results chart
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Average Daily Student Attendance 94.9
96%
Average Teacher Attendance 96.7
98%
Average Administrator Staff Attendance 98.1
99%
Average Staff Attendance 96.8
98%
School wide Attendance Score 96.6
97%
Monitoring Star Ratings
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Surveys 53% 65% 62%
70%
School Discipline 60% 64% 68%
70%
Safe/Substance Free 75% 70% 78%
80%
Attendance 32% 39% 33%
35%
Average
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Survey results chart
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Student Surveys 65.4
70
Staff Surveys 79.4
80
Parent Surveys 76.7
80
School-wide Agreement 40
50
Average 65.4
70
Safe and Substance Free Learning results chart
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Student Drug-Free Incidents (Data) 96.9
98
Violent-Free Incidents (Data) 95
96
Bullying and Harassment-Free Incidents (Data) 98.9
99
Student Drug-Free Related incidents (Survey) 70.8
73
Violent-Free Incidents (Survey) 87
89
Bullying and Harassment-Free Incidents (Survey) 67.3
70
Safe and Substance Free Learning Environment
Average 86
89
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Appendix H
TCCHS will increase the 4 year cohort graduation rate to 90%. TCCHS will increase the 5 year cohort graduation rate to 88%. TCCHS Graduation Rate
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
4 year cohort 81.8 84.8 89.1 90
5 year cohort 71.4 82.4 86.2 88
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Appendix I
TCCHS will increase SAT scores to _______. Average SAT Scores
Critical Reading (Local)
Math (Local)
Writing (Local)
Critical Reading (State)
Math (State)
Writing (State)
2012 475 460 462 483 485 469
2013 468 451 451 490 487 475
2014 458 440 437.5 488 485 472
2015 473 454
2016
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Appendix J TCCHS will increase the percentage of students passing AP tests (score of 3, 4 or 5) from to 63% to 65%. The 2015 pass rate showed an increase of 2% from 2014.
AP course pass rates Percentage Goal
Art History 60%
Biology 90%
Calculus 83%
Chemistry 71%
English Literature 100%
Music Theory 100%
Psychology 86%
Statistics 67%
Studio Art 100%
U.S. History 41%
World History 71%
Physics 60%
Total 63% 65%
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Appendix K TCCHS will increase the overall CCRPI score.
TCCHS CCRPI scores
2012 66.9
2013 83.4
2014 71.3
2015
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Appendix L
TCCHS will increase the overall EOPA pass rate to 65%.
11-12 Target
11-12 Results
12-13 Target
12-13 Results
13-14 Target
13-14 Results
14-15 Target
14-15 Results
TCCHS will improve core academic instruction to meet the following targets on CTAE End of Pathway Assessments.
Total Pass Rate 65% 47.67% 65.5% 61.7% 66% 57.4% 66.5% 54%
Agriculture: Forestry 43% 65.5% 100% 96% 33% 66.5% 84%
Agriculture: Mechanics and Electrical Systems NA NA NA 66.5% 0%
Agriculture: Animal and Mechanical Systems NA NA NA 65.5% 40%
Agriculture: Food Animal Systems NA NA NA 66.5% 47%
Agriculture: Forest Mechanical Systems NA NA NA 66.5% 0%
Agriculture: Forestry and Animal Science Systems NA NA NA 65.5% 14%
Agriculture: Horticulture and Animal Systems NA NA NA 65.5% 43%
Agriculture: Horticulture and Forest Science NA NA NA 65.5% 43%
Agriculture: Horticulture and Mechanical Systems NA NA NA 65.5% 100%
Agriculture: Plant Science 67% 70% 100% 96% N/A 66.5% N/A
Agriculture: Agriculture Mechanics 50% 65.5% 87.5% 90% 75% 76% NA
Automotive Technology 50% 65.5% 64.3% 67% 33% 66.5% 60%
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Broadcast Video Production 21% 65.5% 31.6% 66% 89% 90% 89%
Business: Administrative Information Support 0% 65.5% 57.1% 66% 75% 76% 27%
Business: Small Business Development 0% 65.5% 20% 66% 22% 66.5% 17%
Education: Early Childhood Education 88% 91% 94.7% 95% 64% 66.5% 76%
Healthcare Science: Therapeutic Services Nursing CNA 64% 80% 95.8% 96% 95%
96% 94%
Healthcare Science: Therapeutic Services Nursing NCHSE NA NA NA 65.5% 27%
Healthcare Science: Therapeutic Services Medical NA 65.5% 56.3% 66% 26% 66.5% 27%
Welding Technology NA 65.5% 6.7% 66% 55% 66.5% 19%
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Appendix M
Monitoring Family Engagement TCCHS will improve the number of parents that participate in school activities by 3%. 2014-2015
Conferences Home visits
Meetings Parent Workshops
Staff Development
Volunteers at School
Parent Resource Center
Participation Opportunities
Total
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
Category Totals
0 0 1 0