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School Improvement Plan
2016-2017
School Improvement Plans remain in effect for two years, but a School Leadership Team may amend as often as necessary or appropriate.
Draft Due: October 3, 2016 Final Copy Due: October 18, 2016
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Palisades Park Contact Information
School: Palisades Park Elementary
Courier Number: 493
Address:
15321 York Road Phone Number: 980-343-9895
Charlotte, NC 28278
Fax Number: 980-343-2453
Learning Community
South School Website:
http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/palisadesparkES/Pages/Default.aspx
Principal: Gina O’Hare
Learning Community Superintendent: Kathy Elling
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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: To educate all students using a collaborative engineering design process so that they have the personal and academic
skills they need to be productive citizens of the twenty-first century.
Mission Statement
District: The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.
School: ENGINEERING a brighter future for our students through STEM based curriculum and activities.
Palisades Park Shared Beliefs WE BELIEVE a shared commitment among teachers, parents,
and other adults to provide a safe and positive learning
environment contributes to student well-being and academic
success.
WE BELIEVE a shared commitment among teachers,
parents, and other adults to challenge students on their
learning levels and beyond, consistent with their learning
styles, and to encourage active engagement in learning
contribute to student well-being and academic success
WE BELIEVE that building personal skills and effective
collaboration is critical in preparing our students for the work
force.
WE BELIEVE a shared commitment among teachers, parents, and other adults to promote and sustain high morale are essential and contribute to student well-being and academic success.
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Palisades Park 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.
The percentage of students scoring grade level proficient on the North Carolina End of Grade Test (Reading) will increase by 3% from the
previous NC EOG (Reading) scores.
The percentage of students scoring grade level proficient on the North Carolina End of Grade Test (Math) will increase by 3% from the previous
NC EOG (Math) scores.
Palisades Park will continue to work toward becoming rated as “prepared” by adding two additional areas on the North Carolina STEM Attribute
Implementation Rubric.
Palisades Park Assessment Data Snapshot
Paste desired SIP data reports from Principal Portal here. Insert other related data points pertinent to your
school here.
College and Career Ready (4 and 5) Grade Level Proficient (3,4,5)
Reading Composite 60% 71.72%
Math Composite 79% 84.3%
Science Composite 88.14% 90.68%
School Total Composite 72.3% 79.88%
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Palisades Park Profile
This narrative should include a description of student and staff demographics, recent achievement(s), and staff
qualifications.
Palisades Park Elementary is in its third year. Our school is located in southwest Charlotte near Lake Wylie. Our
attendance area includes many large neighborhoods like River Pointe, The Palisades, Waterlyn, Sterling-Steele Creek,
McDowell Place, River Oaks, Royal Oaks and Montreaux. In addition, we are a partial magnet with 25 seats per grade
level open to students who are not in the school’s attendance zone. Palisades Park is a STEM (Science Technology
Engineering Math) school. Emphasis is put on integrating the Engineering Design Process. We currently have 771
students
Student Demographics for our school are: Caucasian 38%, African-American 38%, Hispanic 15%, other 4%.
Approximately 37% of students are economically disadvantaged. Our student population includes 62 students identified as
TD (Talent Development), 59 SWD (Students with Disabilities), and 45 LEP (Limited English Proficient).
A number of experienced teachers are assigned to Palisades Park Elementary. Currently, there are 32 certified classroom
teachers, 8 teacher assistants, 2 full time EC teachers, 1 EC assistant, 1 Assistant Principal, 1 Principal, 1 School
Counselor, 1 Speech/Language Pathologist, 1 part time School Psychologist, 1 TD teacher, a .7 part time ESL teacher, 1
Technology Associate, 1 Media Specialist, 1 Science Lab Teacher, 1 Art teacher, 1 Physical Education teacher, 1 Music
teacher, 1 Literacy Facilitator, 1 Science Lead teacher, and 1 Math Lead teacher. All staff at PPES are identified as Highly
Qualified. In addition, we have 8 staff members holding a master’s degree, 4 who are National Board Certified, and 4 who
have dual licensure or additional certification.
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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: Effective Teaching and Leadership
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Recruitment, Professional Development, Retention, New Career Pathways, Leadership Development
Data Used: Insight Survey results, Teacher Working Conditions survey
Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Employ a lunch monitor within the first four weeks of school.
Gina O’Hare Monitor was hired effective 9/20/2016
District Lunch monitor
Aug 2016 Nov 2016 Feb 2017 May 2017
2. Create a schedule that includes staff member times to supervise students during lunch.
Gina O’Hare Duty free lunch provided on 9/21/2016
District Administrators, TAs and other staff as needed
Aug 2016 Nov 2016 Feb 2017 May 2017
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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: Effective Teaching and Leadership
Strategic Plan Focus Area: Recruit and retain top talent for school level positions
Data Used: Master Schedule, Planning minutes, Insight Survey
Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Design a master schedule that allows for 5 days of instructional planning, 3 of which address content specific areas of Math, Science, and Literacy Create and implement a PLC schedule for teachers to meet with facilitators for 55 minutes 3 times per week
Gina O’Hare Ann Triolo
Master schedule created July 2014 PLC schedule created August & revised September 2016
N/A Grade Level Teachers, Curriculum Team, Principal
Aug 2016 Nov 2016 Feb 2017 May 2017
2. Implement a PLC Model to ensure all students are successful
Math, Science, and Literacy Facilitators will set instruction expectations for each PLC
Math, Science, and Literacy Facilitators will
Holly Averette Ann Triolo Barbara Truette
Initial PLC meetings held during August workdays Weekly PLC meetings are on-going PLC norms developed
ADM’s used for 3 facilitators
Grade Level Teachers, Curriculum Team, Principal
Aug 2016 Nov 2016 Feb 2017 May 2017
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develop norms with each PLC
Math, Science, and Literacy Facilitators will lead data driven analysis for each PLC
Design and Implement planning template for math, science, and literacy
Data driven analysis within PLCs is ongoing Planning templates implemented August 19th
3. Create & maintain a Google Drive to facilitate the sharing of instructional resources and lesson plans
Set up shared folders for each PLC and invite members to collaborate
Add meeting agendas, instructional resources, Long Term Plans (LTPs), and lesson plans
Holly Averette Ann Triolo Barbara Truette
Google Drive shared
N/A Grade Level Teachers, Curriculum Team,
Aug 2016 Nov 2016 Feb 2017 May 2017
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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: 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
Data Used: Copy of Bullying Plan, Student Survey results
Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Bully Liaison / Bully-prevention
John Nix, Assistant Principal
Students will understand policies and expectations regarding bullying
NA
All staff
Aug 2016 Oct 2016 Jan 2017 March 2017 May 2017
2. Character Education
Brad Ewing, School Counselor
Work samples from
Second Step
Student discipline data will set a baseline this year to drive future improvements
All staff
Aug 2016 Oct 2016 Jan 2017 March 2017 May 2017
3. Healthy Active Child 30 min.
Jeremiah Hartnett
Students will be more physically fit Data will improve as it is tracked
Achieve 225 Grant
All teachers
Aug 2016 Oct 2016 Jan 2017 March 2017 May 2017
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4. School Health Team John Nix, Assistant Principal
Students will learn a more healthy way to live.
NA
Health Team Committee
Aug 2016 Oct 2016 Jan 2017 March 2017 May 2017
SMART Goal (4):
The percentage of students scoring grade level proficient on the North Carolina End of Grade Test (Reading) will increase by 3% from the previous NC EOG (Reading) scores.
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: II. Academic growth/high academic achievement
Data Used: NC EOG Data
Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Implement Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) with LEP students and students performing below grade level, to provide targeted reading instruction at students’ instructional levels.
Barbara Truette, Literacy Facilitator
Common Assessment Data MAP Data Reading 3D *Track assessment data of students participating to determine impact on EOG scores
District Funded
Literacy Teachers, TAs, ESL teacher
Oct 2016 Jan 2017 Mar 2017 June 2017
2. Use Common Assessment, MAP, and Reading 3D data to provided student-specific, small group reading instruction 3-4 times/week in grades K-5.
Barbara Truette, Literacy Facilitator
Lesson plans EOG data
n/a Literacy Teachers, TAs
Oct 2016 Jan 2017 Mar 2017 June 2017
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3. Provide 1-1 reading mentoring to 3rd graders reading below grade level, through the North Star Reading Partners Initiative with volunteers from Lake Wylie Baptist Church and the Palisades Women’s Club
Barbara Truette, Literacy Facilitator
North Star lesson plans EOG Data Common assessment data
n/a 3rd Grade Teachers, Volunteers,
Oct 2016 Jan 2017 Mar 2017 June 2017
SMART Goal (5): The percentage of students scoring grade level proficient on the North Carolina End of Grade Test (Math) will increase by 3% from the previous NC EOG (Math) scores.
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
Data Used: NC EOG Data
Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Implement IXL 1st – 5th grade to integrate technology and differentiate independent practice.
Holly Averette, Math Lead Teacher
MAP data, EOG data, lesson plans
PTSA Math teachers, math lead teacher, TAs
Oct 2016 Jan 2017 Mar 2017 June 2017
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2. Monitor student progress through daily exit tickets and common assessments and utilize data to reteach as needed.
Holly Averette, Math Lead Teacher
MAP data, EOG data, lesson plans, common assessments
n/a Math teachers, math lead teacher, TAs
Oct 2016 Jan 2017 Mar 2017 June 2017
3. Train teachers to effectively utilize PBLs and math tasks to increase rigor in math classrooms.
Holly Averette, Math Lead Teacher
MAP data, EOG data, lesson plans, common assessments
n/a Math teachers, math lead teacher
Oct 2016 Jan 2017 Mar 2017 June 2017
SMART Goal (6): Palisades Park will continue to work toward becoming rated as “prepared” by adding two additional areas on the North Carolina STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric. (last year: Area 3-integration of technology and virtual learning; Area 5- PD on integrated STEM curriculum and community/industry partnerships and connections with post-secondary education; Area 2- Connections to effective in and out of school programs) New areas: Area 4-Curriculum: Authentic assessments and exhibition of STEM skills; Area 8-Community: STEM work-based learning experiences to increase interest and abilities in fields requiring STEM skills for each student and teacher.
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: I. College- and career-readiness
Data Used: NC STEM Attribute Implementation Rubric
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Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Increase implementation of
authentic assessments and
provide opportunities for the
exhibition of STEM skills.
o Work with PLCs to develop additional Project Based Learning activities
o Provide quarterly opportunities for students to exhibit their work
o honor students for their innovation in STEM
Ann Triolo, Science Lead Teacher Jennifer Cyr STEM Lab
Classroom and Lab Lesson Plans Showcase PBLs each quarter (PPES News, exhibits, website) Classroom teachers award certificates (1-2 per class) to students each quarter for their innovations in STEM
n/a Classroom teachers Curriculum Team, Jennifer Cyr, Pat Greene, Discovery Place Liason
Oct 2016 Jan 2017 Mar 2017 June 2017
2. Increase interest and abilities in
fields requiring STEM skills for
each teacher and student.
o Provide opportunities
Ann Triolo, Science Lead Teacher Jennifer Cyr, Science Lab Teacher
Classroom and Lab Lesson Plans, Problem Based Learning activities, Career Day, ASEP Discovery Education Program, First Lego League, Destination
n/a Classroom teachers Curriculum Team, Jennifer Cyr,
Oct 2016 Jan 2017 Mar 2017 June 2017
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(projects, activities, presentations, etc.) for students focusing on content directly connected to STEM careers
o Students work several times a month in teams to solve STEM related problems and apply STEM skills
John McDonald, TD
Imagination Pat Greene, Discovery Place Liason
3. Increase use of technology and
virtual learning in all curricular
areas
o 1 to 1 technology in 4th - 5th grade
o PD for teachers on Chromebooks, Google Classroom
o Virtual Math o Edmodo o Canvas
Ann Triolo, Science Lead Teacher, Holly Averette, Math Lead Teacher, Kurt Thompson (PD), Gary Bassler (PD), Pat Greene, Tech Associate
Classroom lesson plans, PD Rosters
District Funded, grants
Classroom teachers, curriculum team
Oct 2016 Jan 2017 Mar 2017 June 2017
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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
Data Used:
Strategies (determined by what data)
Task
Task
Task (PD)
Point Person (title)
Evidence of Success (Student Impact)
Funding (estimated cost / source)
Personnel Involved
Timeline (Start—End)
Interim Dates
1. Common assessments
Gina O’Hare, Principal John Nix, Assistant Principal Barbara Truette Ann Triolo Holly Averette
Quality and alignment of assessments will improve. Planning and pacing will be more strategic. Improved student performance of all final exams through effective PLC planning and collaboration
N/A Teachers Aug 2016 Oct 2016 Jan 2017 March 2017 May 2017
2. Data disaggregation
Gina O’Hare, Principal Brad Ewing, School
Data used to plan for differentiated instruction. Common assessment data trackers demonstrate greater mastery among
N/A Teachers Aug 2016 Oct 2016 Jan 2017 March 2017 May 2017
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Counselor Barbara Truette Ann Triolo Holly Averette
student body. Assessment quality will be continuously improved.
3. Flexible grouping
Gina O’Hare, Principal John Nix, Assistant Principal Barbara Truette Ann Triolo Holly Averette
Remediation instruction much more targeted and strategic to increase overall mastery. Students who have demonstrated mastery will be provided with better quality extension opportunities to help push the “high-fliers.” Decreased retention of students due to increased remediation and general teacher and curricular support.
Teachers Aug 2016 Oct 2016 Jan 2017 March 2017 May 2017
4. Late and make-up work
Gina O’Hare, Principal John Nix, Assistant Principal
Greater student accountability to make-up work An understanding among all staff, students, and parents
N/A Teachers Aug 2016 Oct 2016 Jan 2017 March 2017 May 2017
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Barbara Truette Ann Triolo Holly Averette
regarding CMS and school grading expectations
5. Additional learning opportunities
Gina O’Hare, Principal John Nix, Assistant Principal Barbara Truette Ann Triolo Holly Averette
Teachers more cognizant of learning taking place rather than teaching taking place, leading to greater student mastery of content. Increased content mastery and increased performance on state test results by ability grouping students
N/A Teachers Aug 2016 Oct 2016 Jan 2017 March 2017 May 2017
6. Grade reporting Gina O’Hare, Principal John Nix, Assistant Principal Barbara Truette Ann Triolo Holly Averette
Parents and students will be better informed of student progress allowing time for them to take actions such as attending tutoring. Reduced failure rates due to increased number of assessments allowing students to show evidence of mastery
N/A Teachers Aug 2016 Oct 2016 Jan 2017 March 2017 May 2017
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Palisades Park ES - 600 Waiver Requests
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Quarter 2 Review
Committee Position Name Signature Date
Principal
Assistant Principal Representative
Teacher Representative
Inst. Support Representative
Teacher Assistant Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
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Quarter 3 Review
Committee Position Name Signature Date
Principal
Assistant Principal Representative
Teacher Representative
Inst. Support Representative
Teacher Assistant Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
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Quarter 4 Review
Committee Position Name Signature Date
Principal
Assistant Principal Representative
Teacher Representative
Inst. Support Representative
Teacher Assistant Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative
Parent Representative