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CMS School Improvement Plan 2012-2013

Performance Learning Center High School High School

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School: Performance Learning Center Courier Number: 498

Address: 1400 North Graham Street Phone: 980-343-1118

Charlotte, NC 28206

Principal: Tracey Pickard

Zone Superintendent: Dr. Kelly Gwaltney Zone: East

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 Committee Position* Name

Principal Tracey Pickard Teacher Kate Phifer

Assistant Principal Representative Tasha Sherrill CIS Coordinator Jason Walter

Teacher Representative Melissa Kienbaum

Inst. Support Representative Danielle South

Teacher Assistant Representative

Parent Representative Addie Crump



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BELIEFS

Academic achievement of all students is our highest priority.

Students learn best in an environment that promotes active student involvement using a variety of learning strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and intellectual levels.

Every student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.

Safe, orderly environments promote student learning.

School and community stakeholders share the responsibility for advancing our mission.

We believe incorporating challenging expectations that promote critical thinking and independent learning will foster creative, self-directed, lifelong learners.

Student will gain an appreciation and respect for the community through active participation in service oriented opportunities.

On-going and meaningful staff development is crucial to teacher growth and the teacher’s

ability to provide quality instruction.

Given the right resources, students can and will succeed.

MISSION STATEMENT

District: Maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.

School: To inspire students to be confident, creative builders of their futures. Engaging every student, everyday to prepare for

tomorrow.

VISION

District: CMS provides all students the best

education available anywhere,

preparing every child to lead a

rich and productive life.

School: The staff, parents and community at

Performance Learning Center High School High School will work together to provide a challenging, comprehensive education that will prepare every student to lead a fruitful life.

SMART GOALS

Based upon analysis of data and Self Evaluation, our focus will be upon the following outcomes:

Increase performance composite to 95% through instruction based in the CCSS/NC Essential Standards during the 2012 -2013 academic year.

Increase the graduation rate to100% of students will graduate with their scheduled cohorts for the 2012-2013 school year.

Incorporate innovative, unconventional, and individualized strategies to help students earn at least one year’s growth as evidenced by state and district data for the 2012-2013 school year.



Performance Learning Center – 600498 2012-2013 Target Goal 95% Total Proficient

2009-2010

School Year 2010-2011

School Year 2011-2012

School Year

Subject Demographic Subgroup

% Prof.

% Met Exp. Growth

Avg. Growth

High Growth Ratio

% Prof.

% Met Exp. Growth

Avg. Growth

High Growth Ratio

% Prof.

% Met Exp. Growth

Avg. Growth

High Growth Ratio

Algebra I Total 100.0 100.0 0.919 100.0 50.0 0.360 1.0

Algebra II Total 100.0 66.7 0.147 2.0 78.6

Biology Total 63.6 -0.223 81.8 54.5 0.267 1.2 96.2 50.0 0.085 1.0

Civics/Economics Total 88.9 100.0 0.823 100.0 83.3 0.288 5.0

English I Total 100.0 100.0 0.507

Geometry Total 100.0 100.0 0.111

Physical Science Total 91.7 72.0 0.266 2.6 84.8

US History Total 71.1 50.0 -0.069 1.0 84.2 62.1 0.327 1.6

Writing Total 100.0 75.0

EOC Total Total 82.9 58.3 0.037 1.4 84.6 63.8 0.321 1.8 96.4 50.0 0.115 1.0

School Composite Total 81.9 50.0 0.037 1.0 83.5 63.8 0.321 1.8 93.3 50.0 0.115 1.0



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SCHOOL PROFILE

School and Community

In 2006, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, in conjunction with Communities in Schools, decided to open a small, relationship-based

campus reflecting the community’s need for diversity in education. The non-traditional high school was first of its kind in North

Carolina bringing together both computer assisted and teacher assisted instruction. Located in an historic, charming school building in

the center of the Queen City, the Performance Learning Center High School is nestled beneath a million dollar view of uptown

Charlotte.

The Performance Learning Center High School (PLC) is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Students come to us in International Baccalaureate, Advanced Placement, Honors and Standard programs from all traditional high

schools in the Charlotte Mecklenburg school district. Academic levels are inclusive of all students.

Since its inception, the Performance Learning Center High School has yielded two National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists, two

National Merit Scholarship Commendations and one National Achievement Commendation. SAT scores have exceeded state

averages.

Throughout each school year the Performance Learning Center High School admits 120+ sophomores, juniors and seniors. In 2012,

106 students earned a high school diploma from the PLC. A large number of PLC graduates go on to pursue their education after high

school, while others enter the work force or military.

Performance Learning Center High School utilizes a 4X4 block schedule where all students attend four, ninety-minute classes every

day. Twice each week, students gather for inspirational discussions to help boost morale for the week. These sessions are often

student-lead and can include guest speakers and interactive exercises. The school mascot is the Phoenix; the school's official colors

are red, white and blue.

The Student Body

The Performance Learning Center High School embraces a diverse student population that is 43% white, 37% black, 10.5% Latino,

2.5 % Asian, and 7 % other. Respect and acceptance of differences is both modeled and practiced.



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The Faculty

Certified And Administrative Staff

Position Title Count

Total 12

Principal, Specialty School 1

Facilitator, Technology 1

Teacher, 9-12 English 2

Teacher, Social Studies 2

Teacher, CTE Business Educatio 2

Teacher, Physical Education 1

Teacher, 9-12 Math 2

Teacher, 9-12 Science 1

Number of Years Experience for Teachers (in CMS only)

0-3 3-5 5-7 7-10 10-15 15-20 20+

N % N % N % N % N % N % N %

4

40.0

1

10.0

0

0.0

1

10.0

2

20.0

1

10.0

1

10.0

Degrees Held By Teachers

Bachelor's Advanced

N % N %

6

60.0

4

40.0

a

Highly Qualified Teachers

Highly Qualified Not Highly Qualified

N % N %

6

60.0

4

40.0



SMART: S – Specific; M – Measurable; A – Attainable; R – Realistic; T – Time-bound.

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SMART GOAL (1): Increase performance composite to 95% through instruction based in the CCSS/NC Essential Standards and project based learning. Data Used: Pre-Assessments, District Formative Assessments, Summative Assessments, Mastery Connect, APEX Data, EOC Data, ACT, PLAN, Workkeys SP 2014 Tactic: (# 1, 4): Effective Teaching and Leadership, Teaching and Learning Through Technology

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 Check Dates




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1.Cultivate our Professional Learning Community by creating a culture of collaboration that focuses on student learning and results. 2.Hold weekly meetings to focus on student academics and behavior to reduce any barriers for student success.

3.Establish meaningful and relevant pedagogical professional development opportunities that will enhance the instructional practices at PLC High School. 4.Require training in challenge-based learning 5.Implement PLC discussions to share and leverage successful CCSS lessons. 6.Develop Personalized Educational Plans for identified level 1 and 2 students and students demonstrating signs of academic failure

Principal /Pickard Academic Facilitator/ South/Counselor-Simmons Principal/Pickard Consultant: Mary Moss Specialist/Tanji Marshall Academic Facilitator/South PEP contact/Sherrill

-Student scores as evidenced on district and state assessments. -Mastery Connect data -Students will show increased mastery of comprehension components from the Common Core Standards/NC Essential Standards. -Class observations that show consistent student engagement beyond computer based instruction as evidenced from ClassScape walk through data. -Growth as evidenced in the Teacher Evaluation Model by teachers rating proficient or higher.

$5000 CMS/PD funds/ PTSA/CIS/Extended Day Funds

Faculty and staff

9/6/12 – 6/10/13

Sept 19, 2012 Oct 4, 2012 Nov 1, 2012 Dec 6, 2012 Jan 3, 2012 Feb 7, 2012 March 7, 2012 April 4, 2012 May 2, 2012 June 6, 2012




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SMART GOAL (2): Increase graduation rate to 100% as evidenced by students graduating in the class of 2012-2013 by June 2013. Data Used: Career Interest Inventories; CTE logs; CIS logs; GSI Report; student transcripts SP 2014 Tactic: (# 3, 4 , 6 ) - Increasing the Graduation Rate, Teaching and Learning Through Technology, Parent and Community Connections




Funding (estimated cost and source)

Personnel involved

Timeline

Start–End

Interim Check Dates

1. Identify all graduating seniors and their specific career interests and deliver the Myers Briggs assessments to all seniors.

Counselor/ Simmons

Myers Briggs results of all students as evidenced by Myers Briggs report. Database of all seniors and their career interests

N/A Counselor Internship Coordinator CIS Coordinator

9/1/12 10

5/31/13

2. Offer internship or job shadowing for identified students.

Internship Coordinator/ Mills

Students placed in relevant positions Internship journals End-of-experience presentations; both oral presentations and online via student wikis

N/A Counselor Internship Coordinator CIS Coordinator

9/1/12

5/31/13

3. Strengthen partnership with CIS and CTE and clarify levels of support for students at PLC High School.

Principal/Pickard CDC/Mills CIS/Walter

Summary of roles as developed through collaborative meetings

N/A CMS Stakeholders CIS Stakeholders

1/15/12




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SMART GOAL (3): Incorporate innovative, unconventional, and individualized strategies to help students earn at least one year’s

academic growth. Data Used: Teacher and Principal portal, teacher feedback, Pre-Assessments, District Formative Assessments, Summative Assessments, Mastery Connect SP 2014 Tactic: (# 1,2,3,4 ) - Effective Teaching and Leadership, Performance Management, Increasing the Graduation Rate, Teaching and Learning Through Technology




Funding (estimated cost and source)

Personnel involved

Timeline Interim Check Dates

1.Create and refine best practices for teachers to maximize success with CCSS in the blended learning model

2.Incorporate use of innovative methods to include a combination of one-on-one instruction, large and small group collaborative learning,and challenge-based learning that will be implemented in each classroom.

3.Use and implement technology that support student growth through various ipad applications and other software. 4.Increase utilization of various resources to recognize student achievement. .

Teachers Academic Facilitator/South Teachers Technology Facilitator/Cassavecchia Principal/Pickard CIS Coordinator/Walter

Admin. will provide avenues for teachers to share strategies Admin will provide ongoing technology training

Achievement as evidenced by students with 90% attendance and teacher recommendations based on performance in classes.

PD – $480 Counselors Classroom Teachers Mentors Principal Data Manager CIS Coordinator

Weekly Staff meetings

Wednesdays 9/05/12

to 5/29/13




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Bullying-Harassment Individual School Prevention Plan (BHISPP)

Performance Learning Center High School 2012-2013

Action Plan Bullying Prevention Outcome: To maintain an environment that consistently celebrates the individuality of each student by engaging 100 % of students in activities that celebrate self.

Strategies/Rationale

Task

Point Person

Evidence of Success Names of Participants

(Add names to titles where appropriate)

Information related to task as indicated

Timeline

Outcome Measures

Student Leadership will show values clip and facilitate team activities during Morning Motivation to promote a culture of positive attitude and character.

Delong/Phifer (Student Leadership)

100 % of students will view clips and participate in discussion as evidenced by attendance of students.

Student body led by Student Leadership Team

http://www.values.com/ October 8, 2012 – May 30, 2013

Recognize and highlight Student of the Day on Phoenix TV. A student is recognized on morning announcements by sharing interesting fact about student – hobbies and favorites. The goal is to celebrate every student during the school year.

Student Leadership Casavecchia

100 % of students will be recognized on Phoenix TV using a school roster to verify student participation.

Student Leadership team and David Casavecchia (Technology Facilitator)

October 15, 2012-May 30,

2013

Students will participate in Bully Prevention Month activities.

Student Leadership/Delong/Phifer

PLC High School students will participate in planned activities as hosted by student leaders.

Website http://www.stompoutbull

ying.org.

October 2012

Student Leadership will create flyers and post other communication to promote anti-bully behavior and a positive school culture.

Phifer/Delong Student Leadership Team

Posters will be posted in designated areas throughout the school.

October 2012- May

2013

School Liaison: Sheri Simmons, Counselor/Bill Bode, teacher/Student Leadership Advisors (Mrs. Delong and Ms. Phifer)




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2101 10/08

School-Based Management and Accountability Program

Summary of School-Based Waiver Requests for 2012-14

LEA: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools LEA code: 600

School Codes

Request for Waivers

334- PLC

Please enter codes of all schools

requesting the waiver described

on this form.

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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