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School Improvement Plan

2014-20152013-2014 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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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportSmithfield Elementary Contact Information

School: Smithfield Elementary Courier Number: 534

Address: 3200 Smithfield Church Road Phone Number: 980-343-6550Charlotte, NC 28210 Fax Number: 980-343-6555

Learning Community South School Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/smithfieldES/Pages/Default.aspxPrincipal: Allison P. HarrisLearning Community Superintendent: Dennis Queen

Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Team MembershipFrom 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 ElectedPrincipal Allison Harris [email protected] Principal Representative Jill Trotter [email protected] Representative Caroline Dalton [email protected] 9/15/14Teacher Representative Emily Reynolds [email protected] 9/15/14Inst. Support Representative Barbara Skriloff [email protected] 9/15/14Inst. Support Representative Allison Gansel [email protected] 9/15/14Inst. Support Representative Heather Khoe [email protected] 9/15/14Inst. Support Representative Michele O’Connell [email protected] 9/15/14Parent Representative Priscilla Rhodes [email protected] 9/23/14Parent Representative PT Harbin [email protected] 9/23/14Parent Representative Chris Klapheke [email protected] 9/23/14Parent Representative Nicole Higginbotham [email protected] 9/23/14Parent Representative Jason Moore [email protected] 9/23/14Parent Representative Jaime Graham [email protected] 9/23/14Parent Representative Danielle Hutchinson [email protected] 9/23/14Parent Representative John Woodman [email protected] 9/23/14Parent Representative Jay McBride [email protected] 9/23/14Parent Representative Allie Lemons [email protected] 9/23/14

http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/smithfieldES/Pages/Default.aspx

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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportParent Representative Sarah McDevitt [email protected] 9/23/14

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 for every child to be productive members of society and responsible lifelong learners, who never stop asking questions.

Mission Statement

District: The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.School: Our mission is to do whatever it takes for all kids to ensure they experience success, safety, fun and enjoyment, freedom and independence, valued purpose, and love and belonging.

Smithfield Elementary Shared BeliefsAt Smithfield Elementary School, we believe that children learn best when: They are recognized as the leaders of tomorrow. Their teachers help them to become aware of their innate talents and encourage them to act with humanity. Their teachers are committed to promoting creativity and individuality. They are immersed in an environment where teachers, parents, and community members are committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure that each child

learns. They know their teacher is glad they are here, every day! The learning environment optimizes the learners’ natural intrinsic motivation to learn. Their teacher believes in the unlimited potential of every student in the school and works to find the instructional approach that will best foster the individual

learning needs of every student.Smithfield Elementary SMART Goals

Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis, to the extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow. 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, harassing behaviors. Meet or exceed the determined Annual Measurable Objective targets for the following subgroups on the 2014-2015 NC End of Grade Test in

Reading: 63% Total (All Students), 40.4% Black, 43.0% Hispanic, 80.0% White, 42.9% Economically Disadvantaged, 96.0%Academically or Intellectually Gifted Meet or exceed the determined Annual Measurable Objective targets for the following subgroups on the 2014-2015 NC End of Grade Test in

Math: 64% Total (All Students), 37.8% Black, 50.0% Hispanic, 80.0% White, 44.0 % Economically Disadvantaged, 95.0%Academically or Intellectually Gifted

Smithfield Elementary Assessment Data Snapshot

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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportSmithfield Elementary School

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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportReading ALL AMIN ASIA BLCK HISP MULT WHTE EDS LEP SWD AIG

Participation Denominator 290 0 9 55 75 9 140 143 20 21 65Participation Percent 100 0 0 100 99 0 100 99 0 0 100Participation Status Met ~ Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Insuf. MetProficiency Denominator 268 0 9 49 65 8 135 131 16 18 64Proficiency Percent 57.1 0 0 30.6 38.5 0 77.8 35.9 0 0 95.3Goal Percent 49.5 0 65.4 33.0 35.9 51.1 60.9 35.8 18.5 21.6 91.6Proficiency Status Met ~ Insuf. Met/CI Met Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Insuf. Met

Math ALL AMIN ASIA BLCK HISP MULT WHTE EDS LEP SWD AIGParticipation Denominator 290 0 9 55 75 9 140 143 20 21 65Participation Percent 99 0 0 98 99 0 100 99 0 0 100Participation Status Met ~ Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Insuf. MetProficiency Denominator 267 0 9 48 65 8 135 130 16 18 64Proficiency Percent 58.1 0 0 25.0 44.6 0 76.3 41.5 0 0 93.8Goal Percent 48.1 0 74.1 30.0 39.4 47.8 58.4 34.9 25.7 21.2 92.5Proficiency Status Met ~ Insuf. Met/CI Met Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Insuf. Met

Science ALL AMIN ASIA BLCK HISP MULT WHTE EDS LEP SWD AIGParticipation Denominator 92 0 3 13 25 5 45 43 6 7 20Participation Percent 100 0 0 0 0 0 100 100 0 0 0Participation Status Met ~ Insuf. Insuf. Insuf. Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Insuf. Insuf.Proficiency Denominator 86 0 3 10 22 5 45 41 5 6 19Proficiency Percent 64.0 0 0 0 0 0 82.2 46.3 0 0 0Goal Percent 57.0 0 73.5 39.3 45.6 58.7 68.2 43.8 24.8 28.5 93.7Proficiency Status Met ~ Insuf. Insuf. Insuf. Insuf. Met Met Insuf. Insuf. Insuf.

Smithfield Elementary School Profile

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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportSmithfield Elementary is a pre-kindergarten through fifth grade school located in the South Charlotte area, within 10 miles of downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. It is primarily a neighborhood school. Smithfield has a highly diverse population, with 19% African American, 50% White, and 26% Hispanic students. The remaining 5% is comprised of Asian/Pacific Islander, and Multi-Racial students. Our 667 students are served by 2 pre-k, 6 kindergarten, 5 first grade, 6 second grade, 5 third grade, 4 fourth grade, and 4 fifth grade teachers. Children who qualify for Exceptional Children’s services are afforded the full continuum of services, provided by our 3 Resource teachers, 1 Exceptional Children’s assistant, 1 Speech Pathologist, 1 School Counselor, and 1 School Psychologist. Our full-time Talent Development Catalyst is engaged in the planning for and implementation of critical thinking strategies across all grade levels, kindergarten through 5th grade. Our English Language Learners are supported by 1 fulltime and 1 part-time, English as a Second Language Teachers.

Students are supported by 8 Instructional Assistants. The Instructional Assistants facilitate the Intensive Reading Model, small group math instruction, and the science lab. Our special area staff includes full-time art, music, media, technology, and physical education teachers. A Sensory-Motor Lab is visited by all kindergarten through fifth grade students bi-weekly. Additional support school-wide is provided by an assistant principal, 3 Multi-Classroom Teachers, , a Behavior Management Technician, our 3 day school nurse, the ASEP coordinator and staff, and cafeteria staff. Our custodial staff and secretarial staff play a vital role in the overall management of the school. Our Parent Teacher Association is actively involved in ensuring that our children and staff members have the resources needed to be successful. Our School Leadership Team is comprised of dedicated members including parents and staff members. The School Leadership Team serves to develop and maintain our School Improvement Plan, to encourage, support, and create opportunities for involvement from parents and the community, and to coordinate the activities associated with the design and implementation of the School Improvement Plan.

Continuing to embrace the ideals of the Professional Learning Community and incorporating Thinking Maps, Balanced Literacy, Sensory Integration, and PEAK strategies into our daily instruction are our 2014-2015 school focuses. We embrace “Our Kids are Worth Whatever It Takes” as our school-wide theme. Our fifth grade and fourth grade classrooms are participating in the cognitive education program, Feuerstein’s Instrumental Enrichment, which is a classroom curriculum designed to enhance the cognitive functions necessary for academic learning and achievement.

Collaborative grade-level planning has an instructional focus and includes participation from our EC teachers, TD Catalyst, and the Multi-Classroom Leaders. Technology integration continues to be a focus at Smithfield. Currently we have a total of 25 SMART Boards in classrooms, as well as over 250 iPads. Three computers can be found in each of our classrooms: pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Each of the initiatives set forth for this school year is designed to affect instruction and therefore impact the overall academic success of our students.

Strategic Plan 2018: For a Better Tomorrow

Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized Goal 2: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier

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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan Report21st-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 achievementIII. Access to rigorIV. Closing achievement gaps

workforce

Five focus areas:I. Proactive recruitmentII. Individualized professional development

III. Retention/quality appraisalsIV. Multiple career pathwaysV. 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 outreachIII. Partnership development

Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, cultural competency and customer service

Five focus areas:I. Physical safetyII. Social and emotional health

III. High engagementIV. Cultural competencyV. Customer service

Goal 5: Optimize district performance and accountability bystrengthening data use, processes and systems

Four focus areas:I. Effective and efficient processes and systems

II. Strategic use of district resourcesIII. Data integrity and useIV. 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 timeII. Innovation and entrepreneurship

III. Strategic school redesignIV. Innovative new schools

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.

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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportStrategic Plan Focus Area: Teacher RetentionNavigator 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: Statutory Reference 115C-105.27(b) (6)

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. Lunch monitors (3) are present throughout all Pre-K through 5th grade lunches daily, to monitor and support students.

Principal- A. Harris

Secretary- S. Stone

Lunch Monitors-

Submission of applicant names; hiring of monitors; attendance of monitors

CMS CMS

September November January March June

1. Parent volunteers will sign up weekly to provide lunch coverage for classroom teachers (Quiet Lunch)

Principal- A. Harris

PTA Volunteer Coordinator

Teacher retention rates

Academic Achievement (Reading 3D, MAP, EOG)

N/A Classroom Teachers


2. Master Schedule: The schedule for lunches has been arranged to manage the number of students in the cafeteria at any given time. Additionally, the schedule has been organized to utilize TA supervision during students’ lunch while still providing a designated lunch time for assistants.

Principal- A. HarrisAdmin- TrotterMCL- Gansel, Khoe, O’ConnellCafeteria Mgr- A. McMicken

Discipline Referrals N/A

AdminClassroom TeachersInstructional Assistants


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.

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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportStrategic 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: I. 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: Statutory Reference 115C-105.27(b) (7)

Strategies (determined by what data) Task


Evidence of Success

(Student Impact)

Funding(estimated

cost/source)Personnel Involved

Timeline(Start—End)

Interim Dates1. Master Schedule: Create a Master Schedule allowing duty-free instructional planning

for every teacher for 90 minutes once a week and 45 minutes daily. Implement 45 minute planning time three times a week for Special

Area teacher, in addition t 40 minute daily lunch/planning time.

Principal (Harris)Admin (Trotter)MCL (Gansel, Khoe, O’Connell)

Master ScheduleClassroom Observations

N/A

Classroom TeachersEC, TD, ESL TeachersTeacher Assistants, Special Area TeachersMCLsAdmin


2. Whole Day Planning Days: Each grade level team will participate in a “Whole-Day Planning”

every six weeks. Teams will meet to analyze data, plan assessments, and to discuss students of concern.


Master ScheduleClassroom Observations

N/A

Classroom TeachersEC, TD, ESL TeachersTeacher Assistants, Special Area TeachersMCLsAdmin

September November January March Jun

3. Establish other means of communication: The Dolphin Chatter- weekly staff newsletter Sending emails instead of conducting meetings when

appropriate


Copies of the weekly staff newsletters N/A Admin


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.

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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportStrategic Plan Focus Area: Physical Safety, Social and Emotional Health, High Engagement






Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam

Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT

Data Used: Statutory Reference: 115C-105.27 (b) (2) School Safety Audits; Teacher/Parent/Student Surveys; Suspension Rates




Funding(estimated

cost / source)

Personnel Involved


Dates1. Bully Liaison / Bully-prevention School leadership training: School leadership is aware

of CMS district-wide plan School Staff training: School leadership, including the counselor, will

provide information to all teachers and support staff, regarding the district-wide and school program (Anti-Bully lessons, Individual peer mediation groups,Character Lessons) and reporting processes

Principal (Harris)

Admin (Trotter)

BMT (Coffey)

Counselor (Nielsen)

School Staff will have an understanding of Smithfield’s bullying prevention efforts, reporting processes, and supports.

N/A Admin

Counselor

Classroom Teachers

Support Staff

(Sept.-June) September November January March June

2. Character Education “Caught with Character” cards Dancing with Character every Friday Character videos shared monthly Character lessons by class parent Guidance conferences

Principal (Harris)

Admin (Trotter)

BMT (Coffey)

Counselor (Nielsen)

Classroom Observations

Bulletin board of students who were “Caught with Character”

Announcement of quarterly classroom “Character Coin” winners

PTA All StaffPTA

(Sept.-June) September November January MarchJune

Strategies (determined by what data)Task




Personnel Involved


Dates

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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan Report3. Healthy Active Child 30 min. Implement moderate to rigorous 30 minute structured

physical activity daily in all classroom schedules Implement required “Brain Breaks” within each

classroom every 20 minutes. Implement 45 minutes per week with the certified PE

teacher and with the Sensory-Motor Teacher PE and Sensory teachers will support classroom

teachers by providing guidance on activities and strategies to incorporate with their classes.

Promote the school-wide “Fruit and Veggie Challenge” for all classes

Integrate Sensory best practices into classrooms through support from expert teachers

Promote the “Active Dolphins After Hours” challenge for all students

Principal (Harris)

Admin (Trotter)

PE Teacher (Hayes)

Sensory-Motor Teacher (Skriloff)

Fruit and Veggie Leader (Curtis-Sowell)

Classroom Schedules


Announcement of monthly Fruit and Veggie Winners

N/A All Staff (Sept.-June) September November January March

June

3. School Health Team Establish a school Health Team that plans,

implements, and monitors the implementation of the healthy food and activity plan

The committee will meet monthly

School Nurse (Abruzino)

Sensory-Motor (Skriloff)

PE Teacher (Hayes)

Minutes from the committee meetings

Schedule of meetings

N/A School Nurse (Abruzino)Sensory-Motor (Skriloff)PE Teacher (Hayes)Health Team Members


SMART Goal (4): Meet or exceed the determined Annual Measurable Objective targets for the following subgroups on the 2014-2015 NC End of Grade Test in Reading:

63% Total (All Students) 40.4% Black 43.0% Hispanic 80.0% White

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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan Report 42.9% Economically Disadvantaged 96.0%Academically or Intellectually Gifted

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: I. Academic growth/high academic achievement






Data Used: End of Year Assessments, Common Assessments, DIBELS, TRC, Interim Assessments, MAP AssessmentsStrategies (determined by what data)

TaskPoint Person(title/name)

Evidence of Success Fund Personnel

InvolvedTimelineInterim Dates

1. Implement a school-wide balanced literacy program with components of guided reading, phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, written expression, and comprehension. Implement Common Core State Standards Maintain a reading bookroom with leveled books for guided reading,

including various genres Provide students with the opportunity to engage in self-selected, “just right”

reading, while teachers conference with individuals (Daily 5), focusing on building independent reading stamina, writing stamina

Link writing to reading using the Writers’ Workshop model in conjunction with Being a Writer.

Support reading comprehension K-5 using Making Meaning program Schedule Reading Buddy classes across K-5 Utilize technology to increase engagement and rigor (Reading Eggs,

Dreambox, AIMS Web) Observe teachers weekly and provide coaching/feedback Develop a schedule that maximizes instructional time and prioritizes

literacy with at least 90 minutes of uninterrupted instructional time. Schedule Instructional Assistants to support students during literacy. ESL instruction/support will take place in the regular classroom setting Implement Thinking Maps K-2 teachers trained on Orton-Gillingham will implement strategies daily

Admin (Harris/Trotter)

MCLs (Khoe, O’Connell, Gansel)

MAP data (BOY, MOY, EOY)MOY % proficient:4th- 90%5th-85%

EOY % proficient:4th- 95%5th-95%


Reading 3D TRC data:MOY % proficient:K-75%1st-85%2nd-75%3rd-60%

EOY % proficient:K-90%

PTA

District

School Funds

Classroom Teachers

EC/ESL/TD Teachers

Instructional Assistants


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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan Report1st-95%2nd-90%3rd-80%

Interim Assessment Data

2. Promote Professional Learning Communities and the utilization of data in planning, implementing and monitoring instruction. Three Multi-Classroom Teachers supporting both students and teachers

throughout the Data-Driven Cycle. Staff will participate in on-going Data Driven Instruction PD and will

implement the practices into instruction and assessment Grade Levels will participate in Whole-Day planning days every 6 weeks. Analyze previous and current data (interim assessments, DIBLES, TRC,

CMS Navigator, Common Assessments, and MAP) Progress monitor intensive/ strategic K-3 students weekly (Intensive) or

every other week (Strategic) with Reading 3D to determine student needs. Provide students who score within the intensive and strategic Reading 3D

levels with small group instruction. Conduct individual student conferences on assessment data/growth goals.



MAP data (BOY, MOY, EOY)

Whole-Day Planning minutes

Interim Assessment Data

Student Conference Goal sheets

School Funds

Classroom Teachers

EC/ESL/TD Teachers



3. School-wide best practices are implemented with fidelity: Staff members agree & follow shared commitments entitled, “Things We

do because…Our Kids are Worth Whatever it Takes!” Teachers are trained on PEAK philosophy & implement the 6 keys &

instructional strategies daily Utilization of “No Hands Up” strategy to promote think time and students

responding in complete sentences Students will turn and look at the speakers who stand up at their desks to

ensure they are heard. Students will answer all verbal questions in complete sentences.



Classroom Observations and Evaluations

No funding required

Classroom TeachersEC/ESL/TD TeachersInstructional Assistants


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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan Report

SMART Goal (5):Meet or exceed the determined Annual Measurable Objective targets for the following subgroups on the 2014-2015 NC End of Grade Test in Math:

64% Total (All Students) 37.8% Black 50.0% Hispanic 80.0% White 44.0 % Economically Disadvantaged 95.0%Academically or Intellectually Gifted

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: I. Academic growth/high academic achievement

Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Enter Kindergarten ready Enter Kindergarten ready Enter Kindergarten readyX At/Above Grade Level in X At/Above Grade Level in X At/Above Grade Level in X At/Above Grade Level in

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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportMath Grades 3-5 Math Grades 3-5 Math Grades 3-5 Math Grades 3-5

Data Used: NC End of Grade Math Assessment, Common Assessments, Interim Assessments, Kathy Richardson AMC Anywhere

Strategies (determined by what data) Task Task Task (PD)




Personnel Involved

Timeline(Start—End)4. Interim

Dates1. Implement a school-wide mathematics program: Implement the Common Core State Standards in

Mathematics Continue to implement Investigations program Align Investigations curriculum with the Common Core State

Standards and the expected rigor of the standards Supplement Investigations for CCSS standards not covered

in Investigations Unpack the language of the CCSS and the NC EOG

assessments. Utilize technology to increase engagement and rigor (AIMS

Web, Dreambox) Observe teachers weekly and provide coaching/feedback Provide professional development based on teacher need. Implement AMC Anywhere Math in grades K-2 Implement Thinking Maps Develop a schedule that maximizes instructional time in

which teachers have 75 minutes of uninterrupted math instruction



AMC Anywhere Data

AimsWeb Data

Classroom Observations and Evaluations

District

Classroom Teachers

EC/ESL/TD Teachers



2.3. Use data to guide groups for math students and adjust instructional focus.

Create common assessments, interim assessments and analyze data

Conduct benchmark assessments in math using MAPS (K-5), Kathy Richardson (K-2)



Interim Assessments and data analysis

MAP data (BOY, MOY, EOY)MOY % Proficient:

District Classroom Teachers

EC/ESL/TD Teachers


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Conduct progress monitoring assessments in K-2 through Kathy Richardson and 4-5 through AimsWeb

Provide intensive math students small group instruction focused on reteach and remediation.

Conduct individual student conferences to discuss assessment data and growth goals.

K- 65%1st-80%2nd-70%3rd-80%4th-85%5th-85%

EOY % Proficient:K- 85%1st-95%2nd-85%3rd-90%4th-90%5th-90%

Kathy Richardson AMC Anywhere data



4.5. School-wide best practices are implemented with fidelity: Staff members agree & follow shared commitments entitled,

“Things We do because…Our Kids are Worth Whatever it Takes!”

Teachers are trained on PEAK philosophy & implement the 6 keys & instructional strategies daily

Utilization of “No Hands Up” strategy to promote think time and students responding in complete sentences

Students will turn and look at the speakers who stand up at their desks to ensure they are heard.

Students will answer all verbal questions in complete sentences




No funding required

Classroom Teachers

EC/ESL/TD Teachers



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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






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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportData Used: Common Assessments, Interim Assessments, Progress Reports, School-wide Belief Statements, “Things We Do Because…Our

Kids are Worth Whatever it Takes!”





Personnel Involved

TimelineInterim Dates

1. Common assessments Develop and implement a system of common assessments

compromised of performance tasks based on the CCSS & NCES in language arts, math, science & social studies.

A minimum of four common assessments will be given in each content area with an opportunity to re-loop and retest for a maximum score of 84% on all assessments.

Parallel assessments will be used when appropriate to assess multiple contents with the same performance task.

Grades will be used in a positive not a punitive manner.

MCLs (Khoe, O’Connell, Gansel)Grade Chairs

Common Assessment Data N/A

Classroom TeachersEC/ESL/TD Teachers


2. Data disaggregation Following the text, Driven by Data by Paul Bambrick, assessment

data will be analyzed by grade level teams during weekly planning and Whole-Day Planning Days

Conduct individual student conferences to discuss assessment data and growth goals.

Conduct progress monitoring assessments in K-2 through Kathy Richardson and 4-5 through AimsWeb

MCLs (Khoe, O’Connell, Gansel)Grade Chairs

Individual student growth on AIMS Web, MAPs, and Reading 3D.

N/A

Classroom TeachersEC/ESL/TD Teachers


3. Flexible grouping Provide students who score within the intensive and strategic

levels with small group instruction using the math and reading workshop models

Utilize instructional assistants to provide remediation for appropriate students based on data analysis.


Grade Chairs

Individual student growth on AIMS Web, MAPs, and Reading 3D.

N/A



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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 environmentfor every child to graduate college- and career-ready.

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement


Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in Reading/Writing Grade 7




Data Used: School-wide Belief Statements, “Things We Do Because…Our Kids are Worth Whatever it Takes!”

4. Additional learning opportunities MCLs (Khoe, Individual student growth on N/A Classroom September

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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportSchool Grading Policy-

Flexible student groups created from data. Additional instructional support will be provided:

small groups during workshop modelswith instructional assistants from expert teachers based on skillMulti-Classroom Leader

O’Connell, Gansel)

Grade Level Chairs

AIMSWeb, MAPs, and Reading 3D.

TeachersEC/ESL/TD TeachersInstructional Assistants

November January March June

5. Late and make-up workSchool Grading Policy-

Homework will not be graded or used in a punitive manner.

Late in-class assignments will be completed with the necessary supports from teachers and parents.

Absent students will be provided additional time and support to complete missed assignments or assessments.

Students will be provided assistance and supports as needed to complete the assignments.


Grade Level Chairs

Individual student growth on AIMSWeb, MAPs, and Reading 3D. N/A



6. Grade ReportingSchool Grading Policy-

Classrooms will grade assessments within 24 hours and will provide feedback to the students within 48 hours of the date completed.

Grades will be recorded in PowerSchool within seven school days of the assignment’s due date.

K-2 follow the grading practices outlined in the updated CMS K-2 Report Card

3-5 will enter at least 4 grades in PowerSchool by mid-quarter & 8 by end of quarter


Grade Level Chairs

Individual student growth on AIMSWeb, MAPs, and Reading 3D. N/A



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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportSmithfield Elementary - 600 Waiver Requests

Request for Waiver

1. Insert the waivers you are requesting

2. Please identify the law, regulation or policy from which you are seeking an exemption.

3. Please state how the waiver will be used.

4. Please state how the waiver will promote achievement of performance goals.

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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportApproval of Plan

Committee Position Name Signature DatePrincipalAssistant Principal RepresentativeTeacher RepresentativeTeacher RepresentativeInst. Support RepresentativeInst. Support RepresentativeInst. Support RepresentativeInst. Support RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent Representative

Quarter 2 Review

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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportCommittee Position Name Signature Date

PrincipalAssistant Principal RepresentativeTeacher RepresentativeTeacher RepresentativeInst. Support RepresentativeInst. Support RepresentativeInst. Support RepresentativeInst. Support RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent Representative

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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportQuarter 3 Review

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2014-2015 Smithfield Elementary School Improvement Plan ReportCommittee Position Name Signature Date

PrincipalAssistant Principal RepresentativeTeacher RepresentativeTeacher RepresentativeInst. Support RepresentativeInst. Support RepresentativeInst. Support RepresentativeInst. Support RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent RepresentativeParent Representative

Quarter 4 ReviewCommittee Position Name Signature Date

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