Garfield Middle School

Sailing Toward Success

School wide Plan 2009-2010

Patricia MassaPrincipal

Submitted July 16, 2008By:Elizabeth Anton

Table of Contents1. GMS Schoolwide Plan Introduction

GMS School Profile

Vision

Components of a Schoolwide Program

2. Schoolwide Planning TeamsSchool Council Members Leadership Team Members Instructional Leadership Team

3. Needs AssessmentSchool Demographics

Student Achievement/Assessment

Report Card

3A. Needs Assessment – Students

Grades Offered

Enrollment

Indicators

Selected Populations

Technology

Plans of High School Graduates

Graduation Rate

Student/Teacher Ratio

3B. Teacher Data Staffing

Data by Race, Ethnicity and Gender

3C. MCAS ResultsPercent of Students at Each Performance Level

Item by Item Results (by grade/subject

MCAS Results by Subgroup

Participation Report

High School Science and Technology/Engineering Results

ELA and Math Quarterlies

3D. Student Achievement/AccountabilityAdequate Yearly Progress Report

2008-09 NCLB Report Card

Adequate Yearly Progress

3E. Organization of School Year and DaySample Student Schedule

3F. Curriculum and InstructionMathematics

English Language Arts

Three tier Model

3G. Professional Development PlanSchool Professional Development Workshops

3H. Family and Community Involvement Parent Teacher Conference Schedule

Family Events

Quarterly Newsletter

Teacher Webpages

ConnectED

4. Summarize/PrioritizeSummarize Program’s Strengths and Weaknesses

Prioritize Needs

5. GMS School Vision (WIP)

Program Goals

6. School Improvement Plan Theme 1: Students Learning/Curriculum and Instruction

Theme 1A: Response to MCAS

Theme 2: Teacher Learning /Professional Development

Theme 3: School and Community Involvement

Theme 4: Planning and Support Systems

7. PartnershipsCommunity and Professional Partnerships

Coordination and Integration of Federal, State and Local Services and Programs

1. GMS Schoolwide Plan

School Mission and Vision

Ten Essential Components of a School Wide Plan

2. School-wide Planning Teams

Patricia Massa - Principal

Monica Caporale – Asst. Principal

Karin Stolle - Mathematics

Thavary Ung - Parent

Donna Grieco - Technology

Stacey Livote – Special Education

Nichole Ferrante - Mathematics

Julie Venditti – Guidance

Laura Johnson - Science

Pia Dandiya - Mathematics

Michael Rubino - Mathematics

Susan Lanza - English Language Arts

Christine Gray -English Language Arts

Megan Bird – Citizen School

Katie Burt - Science Andrea Dreeszen - Science

School Improvement Council Members

Leadership Teams

Curriculum and Instruction Parent Involvement School Culture Physical Plant

Curriculum and Instruction Team Members

Administrative Team Matt Costa Katie Burt Donna Grieco AnnMarie Serighelli Karin Stolle Megan Bird

Parent Involvement Team Members

Administrative Team Julie Venditti Christine Gray Stacey Livote Megan Bird Susan Lanza Thavary Ung

School Culture Team Members Administrative Team Julie Venditti Lisa Devine Pia Dandiya Laura Johnson Karin Stolle Nichole Ferrante Michael Rubino~ Community Service

Andrea Dreeszen~ Community Service

Physical Plant Team Members

Administrative Team Katie Burt Donna Grieco Megan Bird

Patricia Massa – Principal Monica Caporale - Asst. Principal

Matthew Costa – Mathematics Nichole Ferrante – Mathematics

Julie Venditti – Guidance Susan Lanza – English Language Arts

Megan Bird – Citizen School Stacey Livote – Special Education

ELT Instructional

Leadership Team

3. Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Collect and Analyze School Demographics

Student Achievement and Assessment

Report Card

SIMS

Needs Assessment Procedure Performance Improvement Mapping (PIMS)

Process to analyze yearly English Language Arts and Mathematics MCAS data

(see next two slides) Analysis of District Quarterly/Common

Assessments to inform ELA, Math, History and Science instruction

DESE ELA and Math Performance Agreement s for Expanded Learning Time School

(see slide #15) Parent/Student/Staff /Teacher Surveys

(WIP- implementation June 2010)

Summary Sheet for Questions below the State Average

As you look at the questions where our students performed below the state average, what trends or similarities do you see in some or most of the questions?

1.) 2.)

3.) 4.)

Class or grade-level strategy that will be implemented to address this trend.

School-wide strategies that are suggested to address this trend.

Action Plan

MCAS Question Item Analysis

Question #

MC

SA

OR

% Correct

GMS _______

State _______

Standard:

Why did students have difficulty or success answering this question (or demonstrating mastery of this standard)?

What skills and knowledge are needed to answer this question (or demonstrate mastery of this standard)?

Where and when was this standard (or mastery skill)

instructed?

How was this standard or skill instructed and

assessed?

What different strategies will you use or do you

suggest using?

How can we use this information to help all students master this standard/skill:

Adapted from MA DOE PIMS Worksheet

Complexity:

Low

Moderate

High

Rationale:

ELT Performance Agreement Template 09 25 09.doc

3A. Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Students Grades Offered

Students Enrollment

Indicators

Selected Populations Technology

Plans of High School Graduates

Graduation Rate Student/Teacher Ratio

3B. Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Teachers

Teacher Data

Staffing Data by Race, Ethnicity, Gender

MCAS Results Percent of Students at Each Performance Level

Item by Item Results (for each Grade/Subject)

MCAS Annual Comparisons

MCAS Results by Subgroup

Participation Report

High School Science and Technology/Engineering Results

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3C. Comprehensive Needs AssessmentStudent Achievement/ Assessment

Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Report

2008-09 NCLB Report Card

Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) data for every year going back to 1998 (see next slide)

3D. Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Student Achievement/Accountability

Response to AYP status 2009-2010.doc

3E. Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Organization of School Day

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6

7:15-7:30

Universal Breakfast

Universal Breakfast

Universal Breakfast

Universal Breakfast

Universal Breakfast

Universal Breakfast

7:30-7:45

Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom Homeroom

Per 17:48-8:48

Core Subject

Core Subject

Core Subject

Core Subject

Core Subject

Core Subject

Per 28:51-9:51

Core Subject

Core Subject

Core Subject

Core Subject

Core Subject

Core Subject

Per 39:54-10:54

Core Subject

Core Subject

Core Subject

Core Subject

Core Subject

Core Subject

Lunch10:57-11:27

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

Per 411:30-12:30

Core Subject

Core Subject

Core Subject

Core Subject

Core Subject

Core Subject

Per 512:33-1:33

Theme/Technology

Theme/Technology

Theme/Technology

Theme/Technology

Theme/Technology

Theme/Technology

Snack1:36-1:46

Snack Snack Snack Snack Snack Snack

Per 61:49-2:49

Enrichment*

Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment Enrichment Math League

Per 72:52-3:57

Elective/Strategy** (depending on student need)

Elective/Strategy*

Elective/Strategy*

Elective/Strategy*

Elective/Strategy*

Elective/Strategy*

Sample Student Schedule

3F. Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Curriculum and InstructionCurriculum and Instruction

Mathematics 60 minute periods Study Island Fastt Math Mathletics Math Coach Quarterly Assessments Math League Math Strategies AIM (achieving important mastery) Certified Math Tutor working with identified at-risk students

English Language Arts 60 minutes periods Common Assessments Read 180

ELA StrategiesOTHER Scientific Learning DESE STEM Grant – Green in the Middle Service Learning Grant Food and Fitness Grant

3G. Comprehensive Needs Assessment

Professional Development Data

School Professional Development WorkshopsSeptember 30, 2009Charlie Applestein “No Such Thing As A Bad Kid” Presentation (Kris Oldoni, Monica Caporale, Julie Venditti)

October 21, 2009Professional Learning Communities and Team Building

October 29, 2009 Identified Characteristics of 3-5 Best practices in our Instructional Focus

December 9, 2009Finalized 3-5 Best Practices to Support IF

January 13, 2010Curriculum Fair (All Staff Presenting)

February 10, 2010 Salem State College Adjunct Professor Salem State College will present workshops on Brain Based

Learning and Higher Order and 21st Century Thinking Strategies

March 3, 2010-same

March 31, 2010-same

April 28, 2010-TBA

May 26, 2010-TBA

June 9, 2010 Program Evaluation

3H. Comprehensive Needs Assessment Family and Community Involvement

Parent Teacher Conference September 14, 2009 Meet the TeacherNovember 18, 2009 Parent Teacher ConferenceFebruary 3, 2010 Parent Teacher Conference

Family EventsDecember 17, 2009 Citizen School Event (WOW)March Parent MCAS Night (Process of being planned)

Quarterly Newsletter Quarterly Honor Roll Breakfast Citizen Schools 6th grade newsletter Teacher Webpages ConnectED (Principal messages with pertinent school information)

4. Summarize/Prioritize

Strength ELA AYP “On Target” No status ELT

Citizen School Weakness

Math is a priority Restructuring Year 2

5. Program Goals

Program Evaluation Procedure

~ DESE ELT Site Visit Feedback

~ End of Year Evaluation of SIP by members of the Council and ILT

~ ELT program feedback provided by MASS 2020 Mentor/Liaison

~ ELT Reapplication (See next slide)

~ Parent/Student/Staff /Teacher Surveys (WIP- implementations June 2010)

~ Citizen Schools Student and Staff Survey

~ Abt Associates (DESE sponsored) Survey and Focus Group Results

Garfield Middle School 09-10 ELT Reapplication.doc

6. School Improvement Plan

GMS School

2009-2010

SIP - Theme 1 Students Learning/Curriculum and Instruction

In order for our students to reach their potential and strive towards achieving the high expectations set forth by the Revere Public School System and the Garfield Middle School; we provide to our students the tools that they need to achieve their goals. We accomplish this mission by exposing our students to a wide array of programs, initiatives opportunities and state of the art technology that will both foster and encourage student achievement and success.

Theme 1

Theme 1A Response to MCAS

In response to MCAS scores in specific areas and AYP concerns scores, we are identifying significant areas in need of improvement in our curricula that are negatively impacting our MCAS scores, especially in regard to the many subgroups that we serve. We are in the process of developing and implementing various programs, initiatives and incentives that we hope will in turn improve instruction, teaching and learning by better aligning our curricula to match that of the state’s frameworks. These changes will provide opportunities to teachers that will aid in improving instruction for all.

Theme 1A

SIP - Theme 2Teacher Learning/Professional Development

As educators, we realize that in order to effectively teach and challenge our students; we need to continue learning and challenge ourselves. In order to continue to improve instructional practices, strategies, approaches and techniques; it is not only necessary and required, but imperative that all staff actively participate in the professional development process

Theme 2

SIP - Theme 3School and Community Involvement

The Garfield Middle School and the surrounding community are working together to create a partnership of thinkers and learners. Through various programs, clubs, initiatives, opportunities and resources we expose and instill in our students the qualities and ideals of good citizenship and character.

Theme 3

SIP - Theme 4Planning and SupportSystems

The Garfield Middle School embraces the belief that for students to reach their potential they need to know that they are in a safe and healthy environment. It is the goal the entire Garfield School (both Middle and Elementary) to ensure that our building is kept clean, safe and healthy for all.

Theme 4

7. Partnerships

Citizens School Revere Cares Salem State College Mass 2020 Abt Associates Mass General Hospital (webpage being developed)

Teach for America Big Sister MA Executive Office of Transportation - Safe

Routes to School Grant (Spring 2010)

Eurovest

North Shore Mental Health Counseling Agency Center for Family Development