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Dropout Prevention Plan

South Pike School District

2015 2019‐

Mr. Johnnie Vick, Superintendent

Roadmap to Success:

A Framework for District Dropout Prevention Plans

Requirement

Following the completion of the needs assessment, the district dropout prevention plan will detail the implementation of the current district level‐ initiatives related to K 12‐ dropout prevention, in addition to proposed initiatives. The plan shall include the following components:

1. A District Dropout Prevention Plan cover sheet and Dropout Prevention Team sign off‐ sheet, containing the following information:

The local contact person’s name, position, title, address, telephone number, and fax number The district name and a list of the schools (elementary, middle, and high) within the district The names and signatures of district dropout prevention team members

2. A Statement of Assurance, containing the following information: The district dropout prevention team leader’s name, title, address, telephone number, and fax

number The approval signature of the district superintendent and school board chair

3. Outcomes of the needs assessment Identification of students in need of targeted assistance Identification of potential risk factors Needs statements Prioritization of needs

4. Details of current district initiatives Addressing the MDE’s Five Strategic Initiatives Addressing the National Dropout Prevention Center’s (NDPC) 15 Strategies for Dropout Prevention Highlighting school level impact (elementary, middle, high school)

5. Proposed initiatives with prioritized actions. Both current and proposed initiative should include: District goals that describe the overall end result the district wishes to achieve to address dropout

prevention. (Note: Local districts may require school level plans based on individual school needs and variations in dropout rates). The goals should be:

Derived from the prioritized needs of the school Stated in terms of student outcomes Measurable Specific and clear Ambitious Achievable Long term‐ (three to five years) Based on established start date and completion dates

Benchmarks to serve as implementation checkpoints, to allow a district to assess how well it is progressing towards its goal

A description of the persons who will be responsible for the implementation of the goal An evaluation component that provides evidence of the achievement of the objective. The

evaluation component should: Be measurable Be directly related to the objective

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Include evaluation data collected along the way (when possible)

A FrameworkTo assist districts with the development of individual dropout plans, the information contained in this document provides a template that district dropout teams may use as a framework. The completion of each section in this document will fulfill the requirements for a District Dropout Prevention Plan. The Mississippi Department of Education Office of Dropout Prevention encourages districts to adapt this document, as needed to account for individual district requirements.

Should you require any additional information on this document, or on the development of your District Dropout Prevention Plan, please contact the Office of Dropout Prevention.

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Part II Local Dropout Prevention Team Members ‐‐‐ Final

School District: South Pike School District Telephone: 601 783-0430‐

Mailing Address: 250 West Bay S t. FAX: 601-783-6733Magnolia, MS 39652

Superintendent/Team Leader Email: [email protected]

Name Position Signature Civic/ Gov’t Agency Rep

Community Representative

School Staff

Mr. Johnnie Vick Superintendent XMrs. Rochelle Collins Federal Programs

Director/Curriculum Coordinator

X

Mr. Jerry Molaison SPED Director X

Mr. LaDewayne Harris High SchoolPrincipal

X

Ms. Carolyn Martin Attendance Office X

Mr. Ray Reynolds Chief of Police X

Mr. Tyrone Varnado High School Counselor/Chairman

X

Mr. Kenneth Handy Pastor and Community Leader

X X

Ms. Roxie Baker Elementary Principal X

Mrs. Angela Lowery Elementary Principal X

Mr. Billy Passman Director of Career Center

X

Mrs. Linda Wall School Counselor X

Ms. Leslie Hurst Parent X

Ms. Angie Berry Parent Resource Center Coordinator

X

Ms. Marie Richards CounselorCareer Technical

X

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mailto:[email protected]

Part III. Statement of Assurance

On behalf of the South Pike School District , I hereby submit a local Dropout Prevention Plan to provide goals, activities, and services necessary to meet the two overarching goals of the state dropout prevention plan: (1) Increasing the state graduation rate to 90% by 2018 2019; (2) reducing the state dropout‐ rate by 50% by 2018-2019

I hereby certify that the information contained in this plan is in compliance with the appropriate federal and state laws and regulations.

I hereby certify that our school district will cooperate in carrying out any evaluation conducted by or for the Mississippi Department of Education.

I hereby certify that our school district will submit reports as requested by the Mississippi Department of Education.

I hereby certify that our school district has consulted with parents, community partners, business partners, teachers, school staff, building administrators, and others in the development of this local dropout prevention plan.

I hereby certify that our school district has taken into account relevant, scientifically based research, strategies, and best practices indicating services most effective in preventing dropouts if we focused on students in the earliest grades.

I hereby certify that our school district will prepare and submit an annual progress report on increasing the graduate rate, reducing the dropout rate and reducing the truancy rate.

I hereby certify that our school district will endorse and implement the Fifteen (15) Effective Strategies to promote a reduction in the dropout rate.

I hereby certify that our school district has based the dropout prevention plan on scientifically based research, best practices and all laws in determining strategies to reduce the dropout rate for students with disabilities under IDEA.

I hereby certify that our school district will evaluate our district dropout prevention plan on an annual basis to determine appropriate changes needed for future school years.

I hereby certify that our District School Board has reviewed and approved this plan for submission to the Mississippi Department of Education.

Dropout Prevention Team Leader:

Name: Mrs. Rochelle Collins Curriculum Coordinator

Mailing Address: 250 West Bay St. Magnolia, MS

Telephone-601-783-0430 FAX#-601-783-6733

_________________________________________ Signature

School Board Chair: Dr. Luke Lampton

Signature

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00

Part IV. 2015-2016 District Data Form

District Name: South Pike School District for 2013-2014

Graduation Rate: 86.6% Dropout Rate: 13.4%

School Data for 2015-2016

Elementary School Middle School High School

Number of Schools 2 0 1

Cumulative Enrollment

996 0 732

Counselor/Student Ratio

1:324 0 1:366

Student Demographic Data

Number Percentage

Female 857 50.26

Male

Asian 0 0Black 1,459 85.10

Hispanic 0 0

Native America

0 0

Pacific Islander

0 0

White 245 14.36

Staff Demographic Data (Teachers/Administrators)

Number PercentageFemale 195 75.5%

Male 63 24.4%Asian 0 0Black 184 71.3%

Hispanic 0 0White 74 28.6%

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Part IV-District Data SummaryPARCC Summary for South Pike School District-2014-2015

South Pike High - Algebra I- Total tested 202 studentsLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

# of students at level

29 70 67 36 0

% 0f studentsat level

14.3% 34.6% 33.1% 17.8% 0%

South Pike High - English II – Total tested 127 studentsLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5

# of studentsat level

26 25 41 31 3

% of studentsat level

20% 19.7% 32.3% 24.4% 3.1%

Level 1-Minimal Understanding-Likely to need substantial support to be fully prepared.Level 2-Partial Understanding-Likely to need substantial support to be fully prepared.Level 3-Moderate Understanding-Likely to need additional support to be fully prepared.Level 4-Strong Understanding-Likely to be fully prepared.Level 5- Very Strong Understanding-Highly likely to be fully prepared.

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Part IV. 2014-2015 District Data Form (Continued)

PARCC Summary for South Pike School District-2014-2015

Mathematics 3 - Total tested 158 studentsLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5


25.9% 31% 29.7% 12.7% 0.6%

Mathematics 3 - Total tested 158 studentsLevels 1-3 Levels 4-5 Test-Takers


86.7% 13.3% 158

Language Arts 3 – Total tested 158 studentsLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5


36.7% 30.4% 17.7% 15.2% 0%

Language Arts 3 - Total tested 158 studentsLevels 1-3 Levels 4-5 Test-Takers


84.8% 15.2% 158



32.4% 41.9% 23.5% 2.2% 0%



97.8% 2.2% 136




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33.1% 39% 19.1% 8.8% 0



91.2% 8.8% 136%



30.4% 42.6% 21.6% 5.4% 0%



94.6% 5.5% 148



27.7% 39.9% 21.6% 10.1% 1%



89.2% 10.8% 148


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IV. 2014-2015 District Data Form (Continued)




19.9% 42.6% 28.7% 8.8% 0%



91.2% 8.8% 136



18.4% 29.4% 34.6% 17.6% 0%



82.4% 17.6% 136



14.6% 48.9% 29.2% 7.3% 0%



92.7% 7.3% 137


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IV. 2014-2015 District Data Form (Continued)




26.3% 28.5% 31.4% 13.1% 0.7%



86.1% 13.9% 137



41.6% 37.6% 16% 4.8% 0%



95.2% 4.8% 125



25.6% 36% 26.4% 12% 0%



88% 12% 125


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Additional District Information South Pike High School-2015-2016

Number of GED Options Program Students

0

Number of Students Taking the GED test

0

Number of GED Options Program Students Successfully Completing GED

0

Number of Students Passing One or More Sections of the GED Test

0

Average Length of Time Spent in GED Options Program is one year.

Number of Students Who are Two or More Years Behind Grade Level by 9th

grade7 of 732

Does your district currently offer a “Fast track”‐ Program for high School

students?YES

Number of Students with 5 or More Unexcused Absences

140 of 732

Number of Students with 12 or More Unexcused Absences

20 of 732Number of Discipline Referrals

135 of 732Number of Students Receiving Free or

Reduced Lunch1,705

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Part IV: Needs Assessment Outcomes

In this section, please describe major outcomes from your district needs assessment, as they address the following areas. Note: Based on the outcomes of your district needs assessment, you may wish to divide this area into various sub sections‐ (i.e. student based,‐ staff based,‐ school‐ based, project oriented,‐ etc.)

Needs Assessment Areas Descriptions

Target Group Identified STUDENTS:

Students not reading on grade level by third grade,

Students retained two times or more in grades 4th 10‐ th,

Students with excessive discipline referrals,

Students with emotional and/or family problems (counselor referrals),

Students failing one or more subject area tests (SATP2)

STAFF:

Teachers with low attendance

Teachers with ineffective classroom management

Teachers with high numbers of minimal & basic students on state (MCT2, SATP2, PARCC,) & district assessments

Data Collection Method Used

Attendance Reports

PARCC (ELA and Math) & Science-School and Class Level Reports

PARCC(Algebra I, English II), Biology, & U.S. History - School and Class Level Report

Discipline Referrals

District Assessments - Common assessments in language arts, science and mathematics)

EZ Lesson Planner & ELS Data AnalysisSystem, Students & Staff

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Prioritized List of Needs Provide a safe and nurturing school/classroom culture that supports student success for all

Conduct ongoing examination of all data by all stakeholders (retention rates, discipline data, attendance data, survey data, student performance data, teacher observations/evaluation data

Provide extensive professional development focused on best practices in explicit instruction, differentiated instruction, classroom management, and student/teacher engagement, dropout prevention research

Short Term Goals Provide additional counseling supports for students exhibiting social/emotional behavior issues

Decrease the number of students receiving exclusionary discipline by 10%

Increase teacher attendance rate by 10% Increase the number of students scoring proficient & above

by 10% on MAP and PARCC

Long Term Goals Increase the graduation rate to 90% by the end of 2018-2019 Build school & classroom climates that support student

success for all Reduce the dropout rate by 4% by the end of 2018-2019 Improve instructional and delivery methods to make lessons

more engaging and relevant

Recommendations for future needs

At Risk‐ Indicator System Monthly Response to Interventions/Tier spreadsheet reviews

(academic/behavior) Continue monthly & quarterly focus on data analysis collected

throughout the district Increase community and parental support efforts

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Part VI. Current District Initiatives

In this section, please list each of your current district dropout prevention initiatives, demonstrating how they fit within the 15 Effective Strategies form the National Dropout Prevention Center Network (NDPC/N) and for the various school levels. Each initiative should be related to the three overarching goals of: increasing the district graduation rate; reducing the district dropout rate; and reducing the district truancy rate. Please provide an elaboration of each program on separate attachments, labeled Appendix A – Current District Initiatives.

15 Dropout Prevention Strategies

School/Grade Level

District wide‐ Pre Kindergarten‐ Elementary School Middle School High School

Systemic RenewalState, District & School Level Quarterly Assessment

Dual Enrollment/ Southwest Community College

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Personnel Evaluations

School‐Community Collaboration

Parent Resource Center

PTO

Mental Health Services

Boys & Girls Club

Partnership with area ministers

Head Start & District Partnership

PTO Community

Mentors & Tutors

Attendance Officers

Title X, Part C

Attendance Officers

PTO

Community Mentors & Tutors

Attendance Officers

PTO

Credit Recovery Lab/ Lab Facilitator

College & Career Fair

Community Mentors & Tutors

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Safe Learning Environments Character

Education classes presented by Counselors

Crisis Management

Security Personnel

School Counselors

Security cameras

Informational Programs for Parents & Students

Security Personnel

School Counselors

Security cameras


Security Personnel

School Counselors

Security cameras


ID Badges

Family Engagement Parent Resource Center

PTO

Parent Teacher Conferences

Title I Parent Meetings

Parenting Classes

Parent Literacy & Activities Nights

Parent Resource Center Activities

School newsletters

Parent Literacy & Activities Nights


School newsletters


School newsletters

Booster Clubs

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Early Childhood Education

District wide‐ Pre K‐ Program

Child Find

Registered schoolnurses

District wide‐ Pre‐K Program-2016-2017

Collaboration with Head Start

Speech & Language Program

Speech & Language Program

Early Literacy Development

Parent Resource Center

Child Find

Teacher Support Team

District wide‐ Pre‐K Program-2016-2017

District ReadingSpecialist

LETRS Training for K 3‐ teachers

District Quarterly Common Assessments in Language Arts

STAR literacy screening

iReady IREAD

Summer Reading Program


District Quarterly Common Assessments in ELA

Mentoring/Tutoring

Interventionists

Retired Teachers Title I Tutors

Mentoring and tutoring

After School and In-school

Remediation

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Service Learning‐ Community Service Projects

Collection of canned goods



Alternative Schooling

South Pike Alternative School

Dropout Prevention Awareness

Grade Results

Block Scheduling

Workforce Development (WIA)

After School‐ Opportunities

Boys and Girls Club

Extended Day

Afterschool

Program

After School Remediation

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Professional Development Dropout

Prevention Conferences

Research based instructional and behavioral coaching

LETRS Training for K 3‐ Teachers


Effective Classroom Management

Effective Instructional Strategies – Explicit Instruction and Differentiation

District Reading Specialist


Effective Instructional Strategies Explicit Instruction and Differentiation

Online Professional Development


Effective Instructional Strategies

Active Learning Computer lab activities

Classroom learning projects

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Educational Technology

Teacher Training

Integrated Technology in the Classroom

Accelerated Reading & Math

iPads in all Pre K‐

classrooms-

2016-2017

STAR

Online Testing Tutorials

iRead by Scholastic

IReady by Curriculum Associates

Accelerated Reading

Accelerated Mathematics

Stride Academy

Accelerated

Reading

Accelerated

Mathematics

Study Island

Online courses by

OdysseyWare

ACT Workshop

Individualized Instruction

Laptop carts for individualized computer based learning

IEP’s

Gifted Classes

Differentiated Instruction

IEP’s

Gifted Classes

Differentiated

Instruction

Notebooks for individual instruction

IEP’s


Accelerated Reading

Accelerated Math

Laptop carts for individualized computer based learning

IEP’s


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Career & Technical Education (CTE)

ICLE Rigor and Relevance Training

ICLE Rigor and Relevance Training

ICT Classes

STEM courses

Health Learning Community

South Pike Career & Technical Center – Safe-serve, Welding, Health Services, Information Technology, Building Trades, and Drafting

Workforce Development

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Part VII. Proposed District Initiatives (Action Plan)

District Goal #3 – Graduation Rate will be 87% or better by the end of 2015‐ 16

Action Step Start Date Completion Date

Responsible Party

Support & Resources

Updates

Create an action plan to address accuracy in tracking and completing the 4 year and‐ 5 year ‐cohorts.

1/5/2016 Ongoing High School Admins, School Counselors

Counselors Team will meet bimonthly for updates and to track cohort data.

Offer multiple pathways for high school completion.

7/1/2013 Ongoing Admins.,

Counselors,

High School Requirements

Counselors will review individual student data and meet with students

Improve identification of early warning signs for students at risk‐ of dropping out of school.

1/5/2016 Ongoing Teachers, Counselors, Adminis.

SAMS reports, ELS reports SAMS, Common Assessments, EZ

Test Tracker and State Assessment program will be used to provide information for identifying at risk students‐ and tracking student progress. SPHS staff and district teams will review data regularly.

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Reduce risk factors linked to student dropouts.

1/5/2016 Ongoing Admins., Counselors

Admins., Truancy Officers, Counselors, Community Groups

Use data obtained from ELS Data System, EZ Test Tracker, Common Assessments to target students identified as at risk.‐

Provide support opportunities for students who are one or two grades behind their peers to “catch up.”

7/1/2010 Ongoing Admins. Counselors

Admins., Counselors

Provide opportunities for students to use on line ‐ credit recovery programs that are on or more years behind. Utilize the RTI process.

Provide homebound services for students who are unable to attend school. Identify and assess the needs of homeless students and work with Federal Programs office and other outside agencies to provide needed assistance.

Increase Average Daily Attendance for students.

1/5/2016 Ongoing Principals, Counselors

Principals,Counselors, SAMS Data Processors, Truancy Officers

Teams will meet bimonthly to review data and develop strategies for improving student attendance at SPHS. SPSD staff will communicate with truancy officers, parents and students to encourage attendance.

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Team will become current on research based practices related to dropout prevention.

1/5/2016 Ongoing Admins,C, ounselors

Admins., Counselors, Truancy Officer

Key staff will attend state, regional and national trainings on drop out prevention.‐

Expand and strengthen partnerships with families and communitygroups to improve collaboration.

1/5/2016 Ongoing District Admins., Principals, Counselors

Principals, Counselors, District Admins.

Provide tutoring and mentoring programs for at risk students and‐ their families.

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Summary:

According to the National Dropout Prevention Center (Clemson University), there is no quick fix that will end the dropout problem in schools. Effective dropout prevention cannot occur in a vacuum but must be carefully reviewed within the context of major school reform activities. It must be created within a system that provides an infrastructure for ongoing implementation and sustainability of proven practices. This plan summarizes the South Pike School District’s efforts to create and support such a system.

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Appendix A – Annual Review Timeline

South Public School District

Dropout Prevention Plan (Update)

January 2016

Process for Evaluating Effectiveness of Current Plan:

The Dropout Prevention Plan provides goals, activities, and services necessary to meet the three overarching goals of the state dropout prevention plan (1) Increase the state graduation rate to 85% by 2018 2019;‐ (2) Reduce the state dropout rate by 50% by 2013 2014;‐ and (3) Reduce the truancy rate by 60% by 2014 2016.‐

School and district teams have reviewed the existing district Dropout Prevention Plan and are currently reviewing their site based practices to support district dropout initiatives. Annually district and school administrators, school counselors, and community partners provide input and access the district’s progress towards achieving action steps as outlined.

Through the collection and reviews of academic, attendance, discipline, and survey data, district administration, along with collaboration from Dropout Team members, will make recommendations as necessary to ensure the district is meeting the goals as outlined in annual updates and dropout prevention plan.

Annual Review Timeline:

December 2015 – January 2016– Development and administrators’ review of plan

December 2015 Principals & teams reviewed the plan & provided input.

January 2016 ‐ Elementary Principals & teams reviewed the plan & provided input.

January 2016‐ School Counselors and community group met to provide input.

Quarterly reviews will continue throughout the school term.

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