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Cape Fear Middle School
1886 NC Hwy 133
Rocky Point, NC 28457
http://cfmspcs.sharpschool.com/
School Improvement Plan
2014-2015
(Year 2) 10/21/14
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School Improvement Team
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 Gregory Goble Parent Toni See Assistant Principal Elizabeth Behr Parent Stephanie Norris Teacher Josh Bailey Teacher Karen Mahnken Teacher Chad Cooper Teacher Cameron Wall Parent Carol Bryant
Principal’s Signature: _______________________________________
School Board Chair Signature: ________________________________
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Cape Fear Middle School
Vision
We will continue to strive for excellence in everything that we do. Through our efforts and focus, Cape Fear Middle will serve as a model school embracing all change and reform taking place in education. Our decisions will be data driven and with the student’s best interest in
mind. We are committed to ensuring that all stakeholders feel a sense of pride, ownership, and connectedness to our school
Mission
Cape Fear Middle School is a place where we make everyone feel safe and comfortable in order to achieve excellence.
Core Values
Respect: We treat others as we want to be treated. Ownership: We strive to deliver high quality instruction for all students and to achieve high performance results. Cooperation: We support decision making that is based upon data and research based best practices. Kindness: We recognize we serve as role models for our students and therefore exhibit professional behavior at all times. Safety: We are committed to working with all stakeholders in order to provide a safe and orderly climate for all students.
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State Board of Education Goals Pender County Schools’ Strategic Directives
Cape Fear Middle School Strategic Directives
I North Carolina public schools will produce globally competitive students.
Student Learning Student Learning
II North Carolina public schools will be led by 21st Century professionals.
Personnel Development Personnel Development
III North Carolina Public School students will be healthy and responsible.
Community Connectedness
Community Connectedness
IV Leadership will guide innovation in North Carolina public schools. Culture Culture V North Carolina public schools will be governed and supported by
21st Century systems. Resource Management Resource Management
State/District/School Alignment
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5 Cape Fear Middle School SIP 2013 – 2017 School Year 20142015 (Year 2) Last Updated 10/2014
Cape Fear Middle School School Improvement Plan
Directive I
Student Learning
Strategic Directive I: Student Learning Goal 1: Increase the percentage of students who perform at proficient* and advanced* levels on State End of Grade Reading (EOG) and Math tests,
grades 68, and Science tests, grades 8, and NC Final Exams. Manager: Greg Goble
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Item Initiative Action Steps Person Responsible Process Check
A Assess current programs and practices to ensure they align with Common Core and Essential Standards and are providing growth oriented results
● Identify current programs and practices used at Cape Fear Middle School
● Review current programs and practices for alignment ● Implement the district benchmark protocol to
provide growth data ● Utilize NEW data tracking system ● Analyze school benchmark data ● Conduct walkthrough observations using district
created instrument to drive instruction ● Analyze school data obtained from the walkthrough
instrument to guide professional development and improve instruction
● Provide teachers with PD on how to use EVAAS data to group, differentiate for, and instruct students, in order to ensure growth
Greg Goble 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
B Implement District Walk Through Tool to measure student learning
● Provide professional development to teachers on how to use the walk through instrument
● Provide professional development to teachers on each environment within the walk through instrument
● Analyze school digital data obtained from the walk through instrument to drive professional development and improve student learning
Greg Goble 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
C Utilize district instructional and AIG Coaches to provide Teachers with Research Based Strategies (Best Practices) to use when delivering instruction
● Schedule professional development opportunities for teachers utilizing the district coaching calendar
● Cluster Group AIG students ● 7th grade compacts Math curriculum ● Utilize the NEW county curriculum guides
AIG Coach 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
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D Utilize the Principal Log to report progress (Close Achievement Gap)
● The principal will submit a datalog to Central Support Services each month to report progress in meeting the needs of all students and supporting teachers
● Principal will use information gained in the datalogs to reflect and guide school improvement to support student learning
Greg Goble 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
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Strategic Directive I: Student Learning Goal 2: Increase the percentage of 8th grade students who met the college readiness benchmark scores as measured by the EXPLORE. Manager: Greg Goble Item Initiative Action Steps Person
Responsible Process Check
A Assess current programs and practices to ensure they align with Common Core and Essential Standards and the knowledge and skills assessed in the EXPLORE.
● Analyze EXPLORE results in grade level team meetings
● Use data from grade level meetings to drive Professional Learning Communities
Josh Bailey 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
B Implement District Walk Through Tool to measure student learning
● Provide professional development to teachers on how to use the walk through instrument
● Provide professional development to teachers on each environment within the walk through instrument
● Analyze school digital data obtained from the walk through instrument to drive professional development and improve student learning
Greg Goble 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
C Utilize district instructional and AIG Coaches to provide Teachers with Research Based Strategies (Best Practices) to use when delivering instruction
● Schedule professional development opportunities for teachers utilizing the district coaching calendar
● Utilize NEW county curriculum guides
AIG Coach 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
D Utilize the Principal Log to report progress (Close Achievement Gap)
● The principal will submit a datalog to Central Support Services each month to report progress in meeting the needs of all students and supporting teachers
● Principal will use information gained in the datalogs to reflect and guide school improvement to support student learning
Greg Goble 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
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Strategic Directive I: Student Learning Goal 3: Reduce gaps and disparities in performance between targeted subgroups on identified measures Manager: Greg Goble
Item Initiative Action Steps Person Responsible Process Check
A Develop a plan to close the achievement gap among students
● Identify evidencebased instructional materials/products to address targeted learning objectives
● Schedule identified students in accordance with material/product implementation criteria (learning objectives, group size, and instructional time requirements)
● Implement instructional coaching for implementation support, problem solving, and walkthrough feedback
● Conduct ongoing professional development (booster sessions) for continuous skill building
● Provide resources and support for Game Lab ● LEP Students are cluster grouped and receive
individualized classroom support ● RSVP tutors atrisk readers ● Teachers of LEP Students will be SIOP Trained ● EC students are cluster grouped ● Cotaught EC classes
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B Implement District Walk Through Tool to measure student learning
● Provide professional development to teachers on how to use the walk through instrument
● Provide professional development to teachers on each environment within the walk through instrument
● Analyze school digital data obtained from the walk through instrument to drive professional development and improve student learning
Greg Goble 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
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C Utilize district instructional and AIG Coaches to provide Teachers with Research Based Strategies (Best Practices) to use when delivering instruction
● Schedule professional development opportunities for teachers utilizing the district coaching calendar
● Teachers of AIG students will receive their local AIG credentials
● Utilize NEW county curriculum guides
AIG Coach 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
D Utilize the Principal Log to report progress (Close Achievement Gap)
● The principal will submit a datalog to Central Support Services each month to report progress in meeting the needs of all students and supporting teachers
● Principal will use information gained in the datalogs to reflect and guide school improvement to support student learning
Greg Goble 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
E Provide supplementary instruction to LEP, EC, and Migratory students to help them meet or exceed state academic standards
● Identify current programs and practices used at Cape Fear Middle school
● Review current programs and practices for alignment to common core and essential standards
Tracy Podolinsky 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
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Strategic Directive I: Student Learning Goal 4: Implement effective personalized education plans (PEPs) for all students at risk of failure Manager: Greg Goble
Item Initiative Action Steps Person Responsible Process Check
A Implement effective personalized education plans (PEPs) for all students at risk of failure (Close Achievement Gap)
● Conduct professional development on the multitiered system of support (RtI/PBIS)
● Ensure differentiation for whole group (Tier 1) ● Using gradelevel or department teams, identify students at risk of failure and determine instructional strategies to increase skills
● Conduct parent conferences for involvement in strategy development/implementation (PEP creation)
● Progress monitor targeted skills ● Refer to Student Support Team upon no progress toward aim line
● Transition from Student Support Team to MultiTiered System of Supports
● Atrisk students will be recommended to participate in the afterschool program managed by 21st Century Communities in Schools
MauraLynne Strance 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
B Utilize district instructional and AIG Coaches to provide Teachers with Research Based Strategies (Best Practices) to use when delivering instruction
● Schedule professional development opportunities for teachers utilizing the district coaching calendar
AIG Coach 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
C Utilize the Principal Log to report progress (Close Achievement Gap)
● The principal will submit a datalog to Central Support Services each month to report progress in meeting the needs of all students and supporting teachers
● Principal will use information gained in the datalogs to reflect and guide school improvement to support student
Greg Goble 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
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learning Strategic Directive I: Student Learning Goal 5: Investigate STEM initiatives and strategies as appropriate Manager: Greg Goble
Item Initiative Action Steps Person Responsible Process Check
A Investigate successful STEM strategies implemented by Pender County Schools and other districts
● Identify other districts engaged in innovative STEMbased projects
● Contact district leaders in identified districts and arrange for site visits
● Consult with NCDPI representatives to prepare a plan for a future STEM initiative
● Investigate and begin to implement a STEM program ● Investigate a Health Occupations initiative
Susie Yeuell 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
B Increase participation in Science Olympiad and other STEM activities
● Recruit Science Olympiad coach for student team ● Budget funding to cover all \costs associated with Science Olympiad
● Actively seek other STEM activities for student participation ● Provide support and resources for Game Lab ● Provide support and resources for afterschool enrichment and remediation
● Collaborate with UNCW’s CESTEM to begin to create a STEM Program
Juliet Owens Cameron Wall
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● Begin to investigate STEM to STEAM initiatives ● Invite enthusiastic parent partnerships at science department meetings
● Nurture partnership with UNCW’s Technocean C Investigate STEM grants to
potentially impact STEM initiatives
● Collaborate with district administrators to seek grant opportunities
● Network with STEM organizations for grant opportunities ● Take advantage of UNCW’s CESTEM checkout program ● Invite UNCW’s CESTEM to speak at a staff meeting
Susie Yeuell 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
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Cape Fear Middle School School Improvement Plan
Directive II
Personnel Development
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Strategic Directive II: Personnel Development Goal 1: Develop a plan for teacher learning and development that focuses on improving student achievement. Manager: Greg Goble
Item Initiative Action Steps Person Responsible Process Check
A The School Improvement Team will develop a Professional Development Plan for teacher learning
● School Improvement Team serves as Professional Development Planning Team
● Utilize AIG and Instructional Coaches to provide school based Professional Development
● Provide support for Professional Development
● Josh Bailey ● Chad Cooper
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Strategic Directive II: Personnel Development
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Goal 2: Develop a plan to expand the use of PLCs at Cape Fear Middle School directly tied to instructional success Manage: Greg Goble Item Initiative Action Steps Person Responsible Process
Check A Implement Professional
Learning Communities with fidelity
● Schedule PLCs every month with focused agendas
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B Use Professional Development Plan created by the School Improvement Team to drive PLCs
● Discuss with School Improvement Team monthly to develop data driven and relevant agendas for PLCs
Elizabeth Behr 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
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Cape Fear Middle School School Improvement Plan
Directive III
Community Connectedness
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Strategic Directive III: Community Connectedness Goal 1: Improve Communication with families Manager: Greg Goble Item
Initiative Action Steps Person Responsible Process Check
A Monitor and Maintain Cape Fear Middle websites
● Continue to train key personnel on how to update and maintain department pages
● Post timely and relevant information on the website ● Monitor website to ensure current and accurate content ● Continually improve user experience for district website – adding new features/pages as necessary
Katherine Cartwright 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
B Send weekly Connect 5 phone and email to all families
● Create weekly school updates to send via phone and email Greg Goble 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
C Work collaboratively with PTO
● Continue to publish the monthly PTO newsletter and meetings on the Cape Fear webpage
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Strategic Directive III: Community Connectedness Goal 2: Improve Communication with Staff Manager: Greg Goble
Item Initiative Action Steps Person Responsible Process Check
A Post on school websites press releases publicizing various school related events
● Continue to train key personnel on how to update and maintain websites
● Monitor website to ensure current and accurate content
Katherine Cartwright 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
B Send weekly email to all Cape Fear Middle faculty and staff to improve communication
● Gather important daily updates and reminders to email to all faculty and staff
Greg Goble 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
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Strategic Directive III: Community Connectedness Goal 3: Cultivate Business/Industry Partnerships Manager: Greg Goble
Item Initiative Action Steps Person Responsible Process Check
A Invite local businesses to PTO meetings
● Generate a contact list of local businesses ● Send invitations to contacts
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B Create a Career Day event for all students
● Use contact list to invite local businesses to participate in Career Day
Gayle Woodcock 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
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Strategic Directive III: Community Connectedness Goal 4: Promote positive community relations Manager: Greg Goble
Item Initiative Action Steps Person Responsible Process Check
A Coordinate with district Community Relations Director at Central Office to promote programs and successes in the media
● Send timely press releases to district Community Relations Director
Katherine Cartwright 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
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Cape Fear Middle School SIP 2013 – 2017 School Year 20142015 (Year 2) Last Updated 10/2014
Cape Fear Middle School School Improvement Plan
Directive IV
Culture
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Strategic Directive IV: Culture Goal 1: Continue to Implement PBIS to improve school culture Manager: Greg Goble
Item Initiative Action Steps Person Responsible Process Check
A Become perennial PBIS Green Banner School
● Complete Module I PBIS training with new staff ● Obtain Level II on the implementation inventory ● Obtain at least a 80% SET score
MauraLynne Strance
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B Continue with positive incentives for students Become AdvancEd Accredited Develop Student Ambassadors
● Analyze discipline data quarterly to reward students for appropriate behavior
● Continue use of positive referrals ● Continue the use of Grizzly Bucks for positive behavior ● Grizzly Store will open every other Friday during recess ● Create a leadership pipeline of students through leadership training
MauraLynne Strance 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
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Strategic Directive IV: Culture Goal 2: Assess Cape Fear Middle School’s discipline referrals monthly to establish trends Manager: Chris Madden
Item Initiative Action Steps Person Responsible Process Check
A Reduce office referrals by 10%
● Implement PBIS to promote positive behavior ● Review discipline data with faculty
MauraLynne Strance 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
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Strategic Directive IV: Culture Goal 3: Recruit and retain a highly qualified teaching staff Manager: Greg Goble Item Initiative Action Steps Person Responsible Process
Check
A Create and maintain a positive working environment for teachers at Cape Fear Middle School
● Use data gained from the TWCS to improve teacher working conditions at Cape Fear Middle School
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B Create a nurturing environment for new teachers and teachers new to Cape Fear Middle School
● Assign mentors to all Beginning Teachers ● Beginning Teachers will receive the necessary
support and professional development to maximize success
● Assign school buddy to all teachers new to Cape Fear Middle School
● Establish that all assigned mentors have received upto date training
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C Teachers will have at least five hours of planning time per week
● Develop a master schedule that provides teachers with five hours of planning time per week
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D Teachers will have dutyfree lunch
● Administration and Elective Team SRO, and TA will supervise students during lunch
Gayle Woodcock 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
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Cape Fear Middle School School Improvement Plan
Directive V
Resource Management
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Strategic Directive V: Resource Management Goal 1: Establish a work environment conducive to student learning Manager: Greg Goble
Item Initiative Action Steps Person Responsible Process Check
A Maintain a safe, clean, inviting building and grounds for staff, students and community
● Daily meetings with Day Porter and assigned GCA staff to discuss and review any issues regarding the cleanliness of the building
● Monthly report cards for GCA managers/supervisors ● Feedback from staff/faculty regarding the condition of the building.
● Submit work orders immediately when a problem arises that on site custodians cannot handle.
● Meet with Mr. Richard Dutka regarding a paint schedule for the school
● Utilize the two cabins installed at the back of the campus in a thoughtful manner
● Setup and activate IDenta Kid Safety checkin system
Greg Goble 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
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Strategic Directive V: Resource Management Goal 2: Fiscal management for instructional purposes Manager: Greg Goble
Item Initiative Action Steps Person Responsible Process Check
A Collaborative decisionmaking in spending school instructional funds
● School Improvement Team will consider purchase requests from departments for supplemental instructional items
● Include parents and other stakeholders in the decision making process
Liz Behr 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
B Allocate appropriate funding for technology to be used for student instruction and testing
● Blend funds to purchase technology for student use ● Purchase remaining chromebooks to makeup the
difference for what was not provided by the district ● Purchase an additional 10 chromebooks for student or
parent checkout
Greg Goble 03.03.15 04.25.15 06.17.15
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Checklist of Staterequired Ongoing Operational Activities
All Schools
Does this school: Yes Implement strategies for improving performance of all students? Yes Implement instructional practices designed to improve academic performance of students atrisk of academic failure or dropping out? Yes Plan use of staff development funds? Yes Plan for use of assessments to monitor student progress? Yes Provide daily dutyfree lunch to teachers? Yes Provide at least five hours of planning time for teachers each week? Yes Implement strategies for involving parents and the community in the educational programs? Yes Amend the School Improvement Plan when AYP is not met for two consecutive years when missing one or more targets in the same subject area?
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K8 Schools Only
Does this school: Yes Provide 30 minutes of daily physical activity to meet the Healthy Active Children requirements?
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