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School Improvement Plan
2014-2015 2013-2014 through 2014-2015
School Improvement Plans remain in effect for two years, but a School Leadership Team may amend as often as necessary or appropriate.
Draft Due: September 26, 2014 Final Copy Due: October 24, 2014
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Reedy Creek Elementary School Contact Information
School: Reedy Creek Elementary
Courier Number: 516
Address:
10801 Plaza Road Ext Phone Number:
(980) 343-6480
Charlotte, NC 28215 Fax Number:
(980) 343-6529
Learning Community
East School Website:
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/reedycreekES/Pages/Default.aspx
Principal: Mary Webb
Learning Community Superintendent: Tonya Kales
Reedy Creek Elementary 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 Email Address Date
Elected
Principal Mary Webb [email protected] NA
Assistant Principal Representative Tonya Riggins [email protected] NA
Teacher Representative Tiffany Norkett [email protected] 8/27/2014
Teacher Representative Krista Moore [email protected] 8/27/2014
Teacher Representative Amy Thomas [email protected] 8/27/2014
Teacher Representative Julianna Connors [email protected] 8/27/2014
Teacher Representative Kara Baas [email protected] 8/27/2014
Teacher Representative BJ Williams [email protected] 8/27/2014
Teacher Representative David Toomer [email protected] 8/27/2014
Teacher Representative Sheila Walker [email protected] 8/27/2014
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Teacher Representative Beth Owens [email protected] 8/27/2014
Inst. Support Representative Camille Bourguignon [email protected] 8/27/2014
Teacher Assistant Representative Shirley Graf [email protected] 8/27/2014
Parent Representative Devonya Hunt [email protected] 6/4/2014
Parent Representative Charlene Etters [email protected] 6/4/2014
Parent Representative Stacey Scott [email protected] 6/4/2014
Parent Representative Amanda Talbot [email protected] 9/2/2014
Parent Representative Phanta Lansden [email protected] 9/2/2014
Parent Representative Sara Seelapasay [email protected] 9/2/2014
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Vision Statement
District: CMS provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and
productive life.
School: Our vision is to produce lifetime learners who are equipped to handle the academic and social challenges of a
global society.
Mission Statement
District: The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.
School: Our mission is to provide high quality learning experiences for all students in order to provide them with strong
academic and social foundations so they can develop into adults who contribute positively to their community.
Reedy Creek ES Shared Beliefs
We believe that all children can learn.
We believe in providing experiences and instruction that allow for individual differences in each student.
We believe in providing a safe and secure learning environment.
We believe that developing children’s character is an essential part of their education.
We believe that parents are their child’s first and most important teacher.
We believe that building a strong collaboration between the school, community and family is
essential in building the foundation to our students’ success.
We believe that the growth and development of our teachers directly impacts the growth and development of our students.
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Reedy Creek ES SMART Goals
Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.
Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of
proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper
supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours.
Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of
bullying and harassing behaviors.
Increase the GLP composite performance proficiency from 49.9% on the 2013-2014 EOG to 60% in 2014-2015 as
measured by the End-of-Grade assessment.
Increase community support from parents and the community by 20% as measured by the donations of goods and
services from $23,109 to $27,730.
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Reedy Creek ES Assessment Data Snapshot
Reading ALL AMIN ASIA BLCK HISP MULT WHTE EDS LEP SWD AIG
Participation Denominator 350 1 8 196 94 10 41 252 42 25 14
Participation Percent 100 0 0 100 100 0 100 100 100 0 0
Participation Status Met Insuf. Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Met Met Met Insuf. Insuf.
Proficiency Denominator 328 1 6 184 89 9 39 233 37 24 14
Proficiency Percent 32.9 0 0 32.1 28.1 0 41.0 28.8 8.1 0 0
Goal Percent 49.5 36.1 65.4 33.0 35.9 51.1 60.9 35.8 18.5 21.6 91.6
Proficiency Status Not Met Insuf. Insuf. Met/CI Met/CI Insuf. Not Met Not Met Met/CI Insuf. Insuf.
Math ALL AMIN ASIA BLCK HISP MULT WHTE EDS LEP SWD AIG
Participation Denominator 350 1 8 196 94 10 41 252 42 25 14
Participation Percent 100 0 0 100 100 0 100 100 100 0 0
Participation Status Met Insuf. Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Met Met Met Insuf. Insuf.
Proficiency Denominator 328 1 6 184 89 9 39 233 37 24 14
Proficiency Percent 44.8 0 0 40.8 43.8 0 59.0 42.1 13.5 0 0
Goal Percent 48.1 34.3 74.1 30.0 39.4 47.8 58.4 34.9 25.7 21.2 92.5
Proficiency Status Met/CI Insuf. Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Met Met Met Insuf. Insuf.
Science ALL AMIN ASIA BLCK HISP MULT WHTE EDS LEP SWD AIG
Participation Denominator 118 1 2 70 28 3 14 83 10 9 4
Participation Percent 100 0 0 100 0 0 0 100 0 0 0
Participation Status Met Insuf. Insuf. Met Insuf. Insuf. Insuf. Met Insuf. Insuf. Insuf.
Proficiency Denominator 106 1 1 62 26 3 13 72 8 8 4
Proficiency Percent 38.7 0 0 37.1 0 0 0 33.3 0 0 0
Goal Percent 57.0 45.9 73.5 39.3 45.6 58.7 68.2 43.8 24.8 28.5 93.7
Proficiency Status Not Met Insuf. Insuf. Met/CI Insuf. Insuf. Insuf. Not Met Insuf. Insuf. Insuf.
Attendance ALL AMIN ASIA BLCK HISP MULT WHTE EDS LEP SWD AIG
Rate 96.9 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Status Met ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
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Assessment Subgroup 2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012
% GLP % CCR % GLP % CCR % GLP % CCR
Grade 03 EOG Composite All 51.9 36.6 26.4 48.9
51.9 36.6 26.4 48.9
Grade 03 EOG Math All 56 38.8 25 67.2
56 38.8 25 67.2
Grade 03 EOG Reading All 47.8 34.3 27.9 58.8
47.8 34.3 27.9 58.8
Grade 04 EOG Composite All 53.6 44.8 39.3 66.2
53.6 44.8 39.3 66.2
Grade 04 EOG Math All 65.6 56.3 43.8 86.2
65.6 56.3 43.8 86.2
Grade 04 EOG Reading All 41.7 33.3 34.7 69.7
41.7 33.3 34.7 69.7
Grade 05 EOG Composite All 46.4 35.9 36.6 66.2
46.4 35.9 36.6 66.2
Grade 05 EOG Math All 51.3 41.9 38.3 76.8
51.3 41.9 38.3 76.8
Grade 05 EOG Reading All 36.8 29.1 28.4 76.8
36.8 29.1 28.4 76.8
Grade 05 EOG Science All 51.3 36.8 43.3 64.8
51.3 36.8 43.3 64.8
School EOG Reading Composite All 42.4 32.3 30.3 68.7
42.4 32.3 30.3 68.7
School EOG Math Composite All 57.1 44.7 36.3 77
57.1 44.7 36.3 77
School EOG Science Composite All 51.3 36.8 43.3 64.8
51.3 36.8 43.3 64.8
EOG Composite All 49.9 38.2 34.9 60.8
49.9 38.2 34.9 60.8
School Composite All 49.9 38.2 34.9 71.7
49.9 38.2 34.9 71.7
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Reedy Creek ES Profile
Reedy Creek Elementary School is a neighborhood elementary school built in 1981. We serve approximately 763 students
in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Approximately 15.2% of Reedy Creek students are white, 56% are African
American, 4.4% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 20.8% American Indian and 3.7% are multi-racial. 28.6% of our students are
Hispanic. Students identified as economically disadvantaged account for 70% of our total school population. Students
identified as gifted and talented account for 1.3% of our population and students with identified learning disabilities account
for 6.7%. Students with Limited English Proficiency make up 11.1% of our total student population. The average daily
attendance for the 2013-2014 school year was 95.3%.
On the End-of-Grade math test for 2013-2014, our GLP composite proficiency rate was 57.1 percent. In reading, our GLP
composite proficiency rate was 42.4 percent. Our science GLP composite proficiency rate was 51.3 percent. Our overall
2012-2013 End-of-Grade GLP composite was 49.9 percent. Our state growth status was “Exceeds” as measured by
EVAAS Growth Status. We met 83.9% of the state AMO targets.
Reedy Creek Elementary has an established and experienced staff with very low turnover. The staff includes 57 certified
teachers and 14 instructional assistants. Our faculty is highly qualified with 72.9% of the staff with three or more years of
teaching experience and 33.9% of the staff holding advanced degrees.
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Strategic Plan 2018: For a Better Tomorrow
Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready Four focus areas:
I. College- and career-readiness II. Academic growth/high academic achievement
III. Access to rigor IV. Closing achievement gaps
Goal 2: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforce Five focus areas:
I. Proactive recruitment II. Individualized professional development
III. Retention/quality appraisals IV. Multiple career pathways V. Leadership development
Goal 3: Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses, faith-based groups and community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child Three focus areas:
I. Family engagement II. Communication and outreach
III. Partnership development
Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, cultural competency and customer service Five focus areas:
I. Physical safety II. Social and emotional health
III. High engagement IV. Cultural competency V. Customer service
Goal 5: Optimize district performance and accountability by strengthening data use, processes and systems Four focus areas:
I. Effective and efficient processes and systems II. Strategic use of district resources
III. Data integrity and use IV. School performance improvement
Goal 6: Inspire and nurture learning, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship through technology and strategic school redesign
Four focus areas: I. Learning everywhere, all the time II. Innovation and entrepreneurship
III. Strategic school redesign IV. Innovative new schools
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SMART Goal (1): Duty Free Lunch for Teachers
Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.
Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 2: Recruit, develop, and retain a premier workforce.
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Recruitment, Professional Development, Retention, New Career Pathways, Leadership Development
Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used:
Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Hire one lunch room assistant based on CMS allotment.
Rehire prior year’s lunch room asst.
Webb/Principal Students are supervised in the cafeteria.
CMS allocation for 2.7 hrs daily
Principal Lunch Asst.
8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
06/2015
2. Develop schedule to assigned 2 teacher assistants in the cafeteria to assist supervision of lunch.
Establish non-essential classroom/lab times for teacher assistants.
Assign all ADM assistants to approximately 30 minute blocks of lunch duty.
Webb/Principal
Students are supervised in the cafeteria.
None Principal AP Counselor Facilitators Assistants
8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
06/2015
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3. Assign an administrative team member in the cafeteria to assist supervision of lunch.
Webb/Principal Students are supervised in the cafeteria.
none Principal AP Facilitators
8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
06/2015
4. Teach cafeteria rules and procedures the first 3 weeks of school.
Teachers will conduct classroom meetings to teach cafeteria rules, procedures and expectations.
Teachers will eat with students the first 3 weeks of school with less direct supervision each week as students learn expectations.
If the behavior of a class becomes problematic, the teacher will reinforce rules and expectations in classroom meetings.
If the behavior of a class continues to be unruly or unsafe, the teacher will return to the cafeteria to reteach expected behavior.
Webb/Principal Students behave appropriately during lunch and are able to eat lunch within the allotted time frame. The cafeteria remains safe and orderly with minimal adult supervision.
none Teachers 8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
06/2015
5. Provide classroom incentive programs to award expected cafeteria behavior.
Determine level of targets to earn 10 minutes of extra PAT.
Webb/Principal Students behave appropriately during lunch and are able to eat lunch within the allotted time frame. The cafeteria remains safe and orderly with
$100 for copies/ school funds
Principal AP Counselor
8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
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Create reward tickets.
Supervising cafeteria staff give tickets to classes for good cafeteria behavior.
Teachers provide 10 minutes of extra PAT after class reaches set grade level targets.
minimal adult supervision. Facilitator Assistants Teachers
04/2015
06/2015
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SMART Goal (2): Duty Free Instructional Planning Time
Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours.
Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 2: Recruit, develop, and retain a premier workforce.
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Recruitment, Professional Development, Retention, New Career Pathways, Leadership Development
Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used:
Strategies (determined by what data)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
1. Develop master schedule to provide planning time for classroom teachers.
45-minute planning daily
75-minute planning every 6th day
One ½ day quarterly extended planning for data review.
Webb/Principal Students are engaged in learning with academic growth due to well planned instructional lessons.
None Principal AP Facilitator SLT
8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
06/2015
2. Develop master schedule to provide planning time for special area teachers.
45-minutes daily planning
15-minutes morning planning
Webb/Principal Students are engaged in learning with academic growth due to well planned instructional lessons.
None Principal AP Facilitator SLT
8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
06/2015
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SMART Goal (3): Anti-Bullying / Character Education
Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors.
Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, customer service, and cultural competence.
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Physical Safety, Social and Emotional Health, High Engagement, Customer Service,Cultural Competency
Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used:
Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Bully Liaison / Bully-prevention
Use classroom meetings to promote school community and inclusive student practices.
Provide bully prevention training in staff meetings.
Provide bully awareness resources in parent center.
Utilize reporting protocol for incidents of bullying.
Conduct counseling sessions for those who bully or are repeated targets of bullying behavior.
Gardner/ Counselor
Decrease in incidents of aggressive physical and verbal actions.
$400 for books for classroom meetings/ school funds
All staff 8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
06/2015
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Follow school-wide behavior matrix to address misbehavior.
2. Character Education
Use classroom meetings to promote school community and inclusive student practices.
Provide character education classes quarterly in the specials rotation.
Recognize positive character/behavior with a school-wide character coin incentive program.
Spotlight students showing good character by adding their names to the character trees.
Provide monthly PD for classroom meeting.
Provide grade level incentives for those meeting character education goals.
Gardner/ Counselor
Create a positive, inclusive school culture. Reduce incidents of verbal or physical aggressive actions. Increase acts of kindness and compassion among students.
$2100 for incentives and end of year field trip/ school funds
All staff 8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
06/2015
3. Healthy Active Child 30 min.
Develop the master schedule to include 30 minutes of PAT daily.
Provide teachers with classroom Energizers to use as part of instruction.
Underwood/ PE Teacher
Increase physical fitness. none PE teacher K-5 teachers
8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
06/2015
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4. School Health Team
Implement the Raccoon Race to integrate the school fundraiser with health, active children.
Initiate boys and girls running clubs for 4th and 5th graders to include lessons about fitness/nutrition/good choices.
Encourage students to try all parts of their school lunch meal.
Ensure students include a vegetable and fruit as part of their school lunch selection.
Host a Wellness Fair for families
Underwood/ PE Teacher Williams/4th grade Teacher Hunt/PTO President
Increase physical fitness and healthy lifestyles choices among staff and students.
none Principal AP Teachers Nurse PE teacher Counselor Parents Café Mgr PTO
8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
06/2015
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SMART Goal (4): Increase the GLP composite performance proficiency from 49.9% in 13-14 EOG to 60% in 14-15 as measured by the End-of-Grade assessment.
Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st century learning environment for every child to graduate career and college ready.
Strategic Plan Focus Area: College and Career Readiness, Academic Growth/High Academic Achievement, Access to
Rigor, Closing Achievement Gaps
Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used:
Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1.Increase GLP reading proficiency from 42.4% as measured by the 13-14 EOG to 50.8% on the 14-15 EOG.
Schedule push in EC/ESL support for 4th and 5th grades during readers’ workshop to help narrow the achievement gap for our LEP and SWD student subgroup.
Include intervention time blocks for each grade level.
Allocate literacy lab space in
Jean Konzelmann/ 3-5 academic facilitator Amanda Smith/ K-2 academic facilitator
Increase in reading MAP formatives Increase in TRC Increase in student reading levels Increase in reading EOG proficiency levels
$3000/ school funds for instructional support materials Extended day funds for tutor NC Ready
K-5 teachers EC/ESL teachers Teacher assistants Academic facilitators Principal
8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
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strategic locations to minimize student travel time and maximize intervention times.
Assign 4 teacher assistants to support literacy interventions for identified students needing tier 2 support.
Provide ½ day data review days for K-5 teachers to analyze formative data and plan supports and grouping.
Uses extended day funds to hire a part time tutor to provide literacy intervention support.
Apply for grants to purchase books to extend classroom libraries.
Provide readers’ workshop professional development to support teachers in implementing more effective conferring strategies and provide individualized student support.
Provide an extra academic facilitator to provide targeted K-2 and 3-5 academic support and coaching.
Books Asst. Principal PTO
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2. Increase GLP math proficiency from 57.1% as measured by the 13-14 EOG to 68.5% on the 14-15 EOG.
Schedule push in EC and ESL support for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade during math workshop time to help narrow the achievement gap for our LEP and SWD student subgroup.
Schedule teacher assistants to provide small group support based on identified needs using formative assessment results.
Incorporate a math lab special for K-2 students to support math proficiency in grades 3-5.
Provide ½ day data review days for K-5 teachers to analyze formative data and plan supports and grouping.
Provide teacher assistant support for tier 2 math students during designated math blocks.
Use SchoolNet to develop common assessments to monitor student progress and develop reteaching and regrouping plans.
Provide an extra academic facilitator to provide targeted
Jean Konzelmann/ 3-5 academic facilitator Amanda Smith/ K-2 academic facilitator
Increase in math MAP formatives 80% or more students demonstrating proficiency on common assessments Increase in math EOG proficiency levels
$1000/ school funds for instructional support materials
K-5 teachers EC/ESL teachers Teacher assistants Academic facilitators Principal Asst. Principal
8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
06/2015
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K-2 and 3-5 academic support and coaching.
3. Increase GLP science proficiency from 51.3% as measured by the 13-14 EOG to 61.8% on the 14-15 EOG
School a daily, 1 hour instructional block for science instruction for all 5th grade students.
Attend science alliance meetings.
Visit JW Grier’s science program to review practices.
Coordinate with 5th grade team to implement science vocabulary review throughout all contents.
Use common core/EOG format questions for warm-up and ticket out the door.
Develop common assessments using SchoolNet.
Use daily and weekly assessment data to plan reteaching and lab groups.
Provide hands-on experiences to support students in understanding science concepts.
Incorporate a science lab
Cindy Vang/ science teacher Mary Webb/ principal
80% or more students demonstrating proficiency on common assessments Increase in science EOG proficiency levels
$2000/ school funds for instructional support materials
K-5 teachers Teacher assistants Academic facilitators Principal Asst. Principal ESL teacher
8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
06/2015
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specials for grades 3-5.
Provide push in ESL support for ESL inclusion class to support students during science instruction.
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SMART Goal (5): Increase community support from parents and the community by 20% as measured by the donation of goods and services from $23,109 in 13-14 to $27,730 in 14-15.
Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 3: Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses, and faith-based or community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child.
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Family Engagement, Communications, Partnership Development, Philanthropic Foundation
Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used:
Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Strengthen PTO participation and involvement at school.
Host Million Father March on first day of school and recruit father volunteers.
Provide parent volunteer survey to determine specific volunteer interest.
Use volunteer survey to target parents for specific needs.
Provide monthly PTO newsletters to parents.
Create and maintain a PTO website.
Communicate regularly with
Devonya Hunt/ PTO president
Increased membership in PTO Increased attendance at PTO sponsored events Increased teacher moral Increased parent volunteer hours.
PTO/ $6000 for events
PTO board and PTO members
8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
06/2015
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PTO members via email.
Host regular general PTO members meetings.
Recruit new members to active board positions.
Schedule monthly family night fundraisers.
Provide monthly PTO sponsored family events.
Sponsors teacher appreciation events.
2. Establish partnership to help narrow the achievement gap for black males and improve their college- and career-readiness.
Recruit individuals and organizations.
Develop partnership plan focused on supporting black male students.
Hold quarterly meetings to monitor progress.
Identify cohort student group.
Hold parent recruitment meeting.
Develop club for identified boys and club activities.
Develop calendar of activities for initial cohort.
Collect academic and behavior data to monitor success of program.
Mary Webb/ principal
Narrow achievement gap for black, male students. Reduce behavioral referrals for black, male students. Increase partnerships focused on supporting academic goals. Increase community presence in the school.
$300/ school funds for meeting materials and refreshments
Principal PE teacher Uplift Church 1st Touch FLOK
8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
06/2015
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Recruit mentors and speakers for in school/club work.
Partners participate in Mommy/Son sports clinic to introduce efforts.
Introduce lacrosse into PE classes to begin introduction of sports that have underrepresented minority presence.
3. Provide classes/resources that support parents in their parenting and personal growth.
Provide quarterly pastries for parents that provide parent education courses.
Recruit school partner to provide refreshments.
.
Mary Webb/ principal Jeanine Gardner/ counselor
Increased parent attendance at school events. Increased EOG scores.
$300/ partnership donations for refreshments
Principal Counselor Tata Consulting
8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
06/2015
4. Increase parental participation in school events.
Coordinate with the SLT and PTO board to create a calendar of events that encourage monthly parent participation in school events.
Establish 2 fun community involvement Saturday events.
o Fall festival o Spring
International Festival
Beth Owens/ chair for parent involvement committee
Increase attendance at after school events, increase attendance at curriculum nights
$1000/ school funds for event supplies
Principal PTO Parent Involvement Committee Teachers
8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
06/2015
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Encourage parents to register as a volunteer at all events and school office visits.
Use the volunteer database to send regular requests for volunteer opportunities.
Post volunteer needs in each parent newsletter.
Provide parent survey to find out specific interests.
Target parents based on survey interest for volunteer opportunities.
Host volunteer opportunities during non-work hours.
Invite local businesses to participate in school festivals.
Invite UNCC students to volunteer and assist with school events.
Grade levels schedule curriculum nights twice a year based on parent needs rather than all on the same evening.
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Mastery Grading Procedures Plan – Required for All Schools
Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready.
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement
Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in
Reading/Writing Grade 7
At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5
Successful completion of Math I in grade 9
Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam
Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT
Data Used:
Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title/name)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Common assessments
Create common assessment calendar to include deadlines for administration, grading and analysis.
Facilitators will develop grade level math common assessments.
Provide DDI training for whole staff.
Provide ½ day data analysis days for K-5 to plan teaching based on assessment analysis.
Jean Konzelmann/ 3-5 academic facilitator Amanda Smith/ K-2 academic facilitator
Increased MAP scores Increased TRC levels Fewer D’s and F’s on report cards
None Classroom teachers
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11/2014
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Reserve 4 staff meetings to analyze common assessments.
2. Data disaggregation
Provide DDI training for whole staff.
Provide ½ day data analysis days for K-5 to analyze MAP data and plan teaching based on assessment analysis.
Reserve 4 staff meetings to analyze common assessments.
Jean Konzelmann/ 3-5 academic facilitator Amanda Smith/ K-2 academic facilitator
Increased MAP scores Increased TRC levels Fewer D’s and F’s on report cards
None Classroom teachers Academic facilitators
8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
06/2015
3. Flexible grouping
Allocate staffing to provide a literacy lab to flexibly support students at a tier 2 and tier 3 level based on review of data.
Assign teacher assistants to support student pullout and push in groups for math and reading based on assessment data.
Plan support pullout and push in instruction to align to learning needs of students based on data analysis.
Jean Konzelmann/ 3-5 academic facilitator Amanda Smith/ K-2 academic facilitator
Increased MAP scores Increased TRC levels Fewer D’s and F’s on report cards
None Classroom teachers Academic facilitators Teacher assistants
8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
06/2015
4. Additional learning opportunities
Provide training on new grading policy.
Provide 4 formal assessments per quarter.
Jean Konzelmann/ 3-5 academic facilitator Amanda Smith/
Increased MAP scores Increased TRC levels Fewer D’s and F’s on report cards
None Classroom teachers Academic facilitators
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Align grade percentages to new grading policy.
Provide reteaching through - correction of incorrect
answers - small group instruction - skills practice in groups,
partners, independent work, and/or homework.
K-2 academic facilitator BJ Williams/ teacher
Teacher assistants
06/2015
5. Late and make-up work
Students who are absent will be allowed to make up work.
Teachers will accept all late work in order to assess students’ mastery of learning objectives.
No grade below 50% will be given.
Late work turned in due to an excused absence will receive no deduction if turned in within 5 days of the teacher giving the work. After 5 days or extra time assigned by the teacher, late work deductions will be taken.
Late work turned in for a non-excused absence will be deducted 10 points per day late.
Jean Konzelmann/ 3-5 academic facilitator Amanda Smith/ K-2 academic facilitator
Increased MAP scores Increased TRC levels Fewer D’s and F’s on report cards
None Classroom teachers Academic facilitators Teacher assistants
8/2014-6/2015
11/2014
02/2015
04/2015
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6. Grade reporting
Teachers will update grades weekly in PowerSchool.
Mary Webb/ principal
Increased MAP scores Increased TRC levels Fewer D’s and F’s on report cards
None Classroom teachers Principal Secretary
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11/2014
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Reedy Creek ES - 600 Waiver Requests
Request for Waiver
1. Insert the waivers you are requesting
Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size (grades 4-12) [required for all schools with 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 [required for all schools with grades 4-12]
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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Quarter 2 Review
Committee Position Name Signature Date
Principal Mary Webb
Assistant Principal Representative Tonya Riggins
Teacher Representative Tiffany Norkett
Teacher Representative Krista Moore
Teacher Representative Amy Thomas
Teacher Representative Julianna Connors
Teacher Representative Kara Baas
Teacher Representative BJ Williams
Teacher Representative David Toomer
Teacher Representative Sheila Walker
Teacher Representative Beth Owens
Inst. Support Representative Camille Bourguignon
Teacher Assistant Representative Shirley Graf
Parent Representative Devonya Hunt
Parent Representative Charlene Etters
Parent Representative Stacey Scott
Parent Representative Amanda Talbot
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Parent Representative Phanta Lansden
Parent Representative Sara Seelapasay
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Quarter 3 Review
Committee Position Name Signature Date
Principal Mary Webb
Assistant Principal Representative Tonya Riggins
Teacher Representative Tiffany Norkett
Teacher Representative Krista Moore
Teacher Representative Amy Thomas
Teacher Representative Julianna Connors
Teacher Representative Kara Baas
Teacher Representative BJ Williams
Teacher Representative David Toomer
Teacher Representative Sheila Walker
Teacher Representative Beth Owens
Inst. Support Representative Camille Bourguignon
Teacher Assistant Representative Shirley Graf
Parent Representative Devonya Hunt
Parent Representative Charlene Etters
Parent Representative Stacey Scott
Parent Representative Amanda Talbot
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Parent Representative Phanta Lansden
Parent Representative Sara Seelapasay
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Quarter 4 Review
Committee Position Name Signature Date
Principal Mary Webb
Assistant Principal Representative Tonya Riggins
Teacher Representative Tiffany Norkett
Teacher Representative Krista Moore
Teacher Representative Amy Thomas
Teacher Representative Julianna Connors
Teacher Representative Kara Baas
Teacher Representative BJ Williams
Teacher Representative David Toomer
Teacher Representative Sheila Walker
Teacher Representative Beth Owens
Inst. Support Representative Camille Bourguignon
Teacher Assistant Representative Shirley Graf
Parent Representative Devonya Hunt
Parent Representative Charlene Etters
Parent Representative Stacey Scott
Parent Representative Amanda Talbot
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Parent Representative Phanta Lansden
Parent Representative Sara Seelapasay