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Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
Principal – Tim Vassar Assistant Principal – David Vode
“Four Star School” Awards2009-20102010-20112012-20132013-2014
Indiana Department of Education High A’s2011-20122012-20132013-2014
ADVANCED STANDARD 3Teaching and Assessing for
Learning – The schools’ curriculum, instructional design, and assessment
practices guide and ensure teacher effectiveness and
student learning.
COLONEL WHEELER – MATHHIGHEST STUDENT SCORES OF LARGE MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN NWI
ISTEP - % passing trends
2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-20140
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76.8
87.290.8 90.2 92.5 91
COLONEL WHEELER – ELAHIGHEST SCORES OF LARGE MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN NWI
ISTEP - % passing trends
2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-201465
70
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76.5
85.5
88.2
85.6
90 90
COLONEL WHEELERISTEP - % passing
Longitudinal Data: 2008-2013 (new school in 2007)
ELA Math Both Math & ELA All Subjects Overall Gain0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
35.00%
8.60%
4.80%
8.50%
6.70%
28.60%
3.1 Indicator The school’s curriculum provides equitable and challenging learning experiences that ensure all students have sufficient
opportunities to develop learning, thinking, and life skills that lead to success at
the next level.
•Core Subjects = Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies•RtI period for all grades• Encore Subjects = Physical Education, Health, Family and Consumer Science, Engineering/Technology, Exploring Music, Visual Arts• 8th Grade Explore classes•Electives = Band, Choir, Orchestra
High Ability Services• 6th grade Honors Math: covers 7th grade standards for both current 6th graders and qualifying elementary students.
• 6th grade Honors Language Arts: covers 7th grade standards for both current 6th graders and qualifying elementary students.
• 7th & 8th grade Honors Math with 8th grade taking Algebra.
• Several 8th graders have taken Honors Biology, English Honors 9, and Honors Geometry for credit through CPHS.
3.2 Indicator Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are
monitored and adjusted systematically in response to data from multiple assessments of student
learning and an examination of professional practice.• Multiple Assessments = Informal, Formative, Summative, Acuity Readiness, Star Reading, Star Math, ISTEP+, ACT Explore
• Common assessments complete in most courses
• Emphasis is on using informal and formative assessments to guide instruction (balanced assessment plan)
• Currently course building for CP 2.0 Initiative
3.3 Indicator Teachers engage students in their learning
through instructional strategies that ensure achievement of learning expectations.• Teachers write daily learning goals
for each class• Long-term goals are written for each
class• Department and grade levels
collaborate to establish long-term learning goals
• Technology utilized throughout the schools
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3.4 Indicator School leaders monitor and support the
improvement of instructional practices of teachers to ensure student success.
• iObservation evaluation system• Multiple classroom observations and
teacher conferences• Student achievement and student
growth is paramount• Teacher effectiveness ratings• 99% of Teachers rated as “Highly
Effective for 2013-2014
3.5 Indicator Teachers participate in collaborative learning
communities to improve instruction and student learning.
• Academic team planning outside of school day • Articulation activities/tasks
• Preparation of common assessments• Focused professional development• Marzano iObservation elements• Differentiated Instruction• Google Docs integration
• Collaborative course building
3.6 Indicator Teachers implement the school’s
instructional process in support of student learning.• Students are informed of both daily
and long-term learning goals• Assessment data used to inform
instruction and curriculum decisions• Feedback to students in a timely
manner• Modification of instruction• RTI Tiered Classes
3.7 Indicator Mentoring, coaching, and induction programs
support instructional improvement consistent with the school’s values and beliefs about
teaching and learning.• Corporation-wide teacher induction program
• New teachers are assigned mentors• Mentors meet monthly with
Principal• High expectations are
communicated
3.8 Indicator The school engages families in meaningful ways
in their children’s education and keeps them informed of their children’s learning progress.
• Weekly school messenger voicemail
• Team websites• Team emails• Parent portal on RDS system• Monthly “Colonel’s Chronicle”
newsletter
3.9 Indicator The school has a formal structure whereby each
student is well known by at least one adult advocate in the school who supports that
student’s educational experience.• Concept of academic teaming
lessened
• Schools within a school
• Smaller learning communities
• Building appropriate student relationships is vital
3.10 Indicator Grading and reporting are based on clearly
defined criteria that represent the attainment of content knowledge and skills and are consistent
across grade levels and courses.• In need of common grading
practices as to emphasis on what grades mean
• Truth in grading must be achieved
• Grade reporting is adequate
3.11 Indicator All staff members participate in a continuous
program of professional development.
• Col. John Wheeler’s “Menu of Options”
• Articulation opportunities
• Department meetings
• Leadership meetings
3.12 Indicator The school provides and coordinates learning support services to meet the
unique needs of students
• Guidance department personnel
• PBIS program fully implemented
• ELL
• Exceptional Learner services
ADVANCED STANDARD 3
Teaching and Assessing for Learning – The schools’ curriculum, instructional
design, and assessment practices guide and ensure teacher
effectiveness and student learning.