Warren County School District Middle School Evaluation Report

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Evaluation ReportEvaluation Report

Table of ContentsTable of Contents• WCSD Attendance ReportWCSD Attendance Report• WCSD Discipline ReportWCSD Discipline Report• WCSD PSSA Scores WCSD PSSA Scores • Middle Level Expanded OpportunitiesMiddle Level Expanded Opportunities• Samples of Middle Level ResearchSamples of Middle Level Research• Middle Level Interdisciplinary UnitsMiddle Level Interdisciplinary Units• Schools To Watch UpdateSchools To Watch Update• Career EducationCareer Education• Reflections (See Administrative Reports)Reflections (See Administrative Reports)

ATTENDANCE DATAATTENDANCE DATA

WCSD Attendance ReportWCSD Attendance Report

• Beaty-Warren Middle Beaty-Warren Middle SchoolSchool

Grade/Grade/ClassificationClassification

66thth Grade Grade 77thth Grade Grade 88thth Grade Grade OverallOverall

2008-20092008-2009 95.71%95.71% 94.38%94.38% 94.05%94.05% 94.71%94.71%

2009-20102009-2010 94.85%94.85% 94.51%94.51% 93.27%93.27% 94.22%94.22%


• Eisenhower Middle/Senior High SchoolEisenhower Middle/Senior High School



2008-20092008-2009 96.2996.29 95.1795.17 94.8394.83 95.4395.43

2009-20102009-2010 95.1495.14 94.92%94.92% 94.65%94.65% 94.9094.90


• Sheffield Middle/Senior High SchoolSheffield Middle/Senior High School



2008-20092008-2009 95%95% 93%93% 93%93% 94%94%

2009-20102009-2010 94%94% 93%93% 91%91% 93%93%


• Youngsville Elementary/Middle SchoolYoungsville Elementary/Middle School



2008-20092008-2009 94.80%94.80% 95.41%95.41% 93.47%93.47% 94.56%94.56%

2009-20102009-2010 94.33%94.33% 94.73%94.73% 95.77%95.77% 94.94%94.94%

DISCIPLINE DATADISCIPLINE DATA

WCSD Discipline ReportWCSD Discipline Report

• Beaty-Warren Middle SchoolBeaty-Warren Middle School



2008-20092008-2009 99 9292 140140 241241

2009-20102009-2010 141141 8787 142142 370370


• Eisenhower Middle/Senior High SchoolEisenhower Middle/Senior High School



2008-20092008-2009 NANA 265265 121121 386386

2009-20102009-2010 NANA 144144 131131 275275


• Sheffield Middle/Senior High SchoolSheffield Middle/Senior High School



2008-20092008-2009 108108 165165 118118 391391

2009-20102009-2010 101101 155155 261261 517517


• Youngsville Elementary/Middle SchoolYoungsville Elementary/Middle School



2008-20092008-2009 9898 104104 207207 409409

2009-20102009-2010 175175 7272 9393 340340

PSSA DATAPSSA DATA

WCSD PSSA Comparison Based WCSD PSSA Comparison Based on New Middle-Level on New Middle-Level

PhilosophyPhilosophyBEATYBEATY

ADV + PROF.ADV + PROF.2008-20092008-2009

As 5As 5thth Grade Grade StudentsStudents

2009-2010 2009-2010


Reading Reading 115 (61.1%)115 (61.1%)

WAECWAEC155 (78%)155 (78%)

MathMath 126 (67%)126 (67%)

WAECWAEC167 (88%)167 (88%)



ADV + PROF.ADV + PROF.2008-20092008-2009


2009-2010 2009-2010


Reading Reading 135 (77%)135 (77%) 155 (88%)155 (88%)

MathMath 146 (84%)146 (84%) 155 (88%)155 (88%)



ADV + PROF.ADV + PROF.2008-20092008-2009


2009-2010 2009-2010


Reading Reading 151 (86%)151 (86%) 162 (89%)162 (89%)

MathMath 156 (89%)156 (89%) 156 (91%)156 (91%)


PhilosophyPhilosophyEISENHOWEREISENHOWER

ADV + PROF.ADV + PROF.2008-20092008-2009


2009-2010 2009-2010


Reading Reading 67 (79.3%)67 (79.3%)

RES & SGESRES & SGES61 (76%) 61 (76%)

RES & SGESRES & SGES

MathMath 69 (82.4%)69 (82.4%)RES & SGESRES & SGES

65 (81%)65 (81%)

RES & SGESRES & SGES



ADV + PROF.ADV + PROF.2008-20092008-2009


2009-2010 2009-2010


Reading Reading 54 (72.3%)54 (72.3%)

RES & SGESRES & SGES58 (72%)58 (72%)

MathMath 60 (80.6%)60 (80.6%)

RES & SGESRES & SGES61 (76%)61 (76%)



ADV + PROF.ADV + PROF.2008-20092008-2009


2009-2010 2009-2010


Reading Reading 67 (75%)67 (75%) 71 (82%)71 (82%)

MathMath 69 (77%)69 (77%) 68 (77%)68 (77%)


PhilosophyPhilosophySHEFFIELDSHEFFIELD

ADV + PROF.ADV + PROF.2008-20092008-2009


2009-2010 2009-2010


Reading Reading 24 (46.8%)24 (46.8%)

AVES & SESAVES & SES20 (39%)20 (39%)

MathMath 27 (52.7%)27 (52.7%)

AVES & SESAVES & SES22 (43%)22 (43%)



ADV + PROF.ADV + PROF.2008-20092008-2009


2009-2010 2009-2010


Reading Reading 52%52% 25 (57%)25 (57%)

MathMath 61%61% 27 (64%)27 (64%)



ADV + PROF.ADV + PROF.2008-20092008-2009


2009-2010 2009-2010


Reading Reading 46%46% 21 (52%)21 (52%)

MathMath 56%56% 23 (53%)23 (53%)


PhilosophyPhilosophyYOUNGSVILLEYOUNGSVILLE

ADV + PROF.ADV + PROF.2008-20092008-2009


2009-2010 2009-2010


Reading Reading 32 (47.7%)32 (47.7%) 35 (52%)35 (52%)

MathMath 40 (59.7%)40 (59.7%) 47 (67%)47 (67%)



ADV + PROF.ADV + PROF.2008-20092008-2009


2009-2010 2009-2010


Reading Reading 48 (68%)48 (68%) 60 (82%)60 (82%)

MathMath 39 (55%)39 (55%) 58 (81%)58 (81%)



ADV + PROF.ADV + PROF.2008-20092008-2009


2009-2010 2009-2010


Reading Reading 49 (66%)49 (66%) 57 (79%)57 (79%)

MathMath 51 (69%)51 (69%) 55 (79%)55 (79%)

MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL ADDITIONSADDITIONS

Expanded OpportunitiesExpanded Opportunities

WORLDWORLD

LANGUAGELANGUAGE2008-20092008-2009 2009-20102009-2010 2010-20112010-2011

BEATYBEATY 00 3535 5252

EISENHOWEREISENHOWER 00 1616 1818

SHEFFIELDSHEFFIELD 00 1515 2323

YOUNGSVILLYOUNGSVILLEE

00 1515 3838

Expanded OpportunitiesExpanded Opportunities

Algebra I-8Algebra I-8 2008-20092008-2009 2009-20102009-2010 2010-20112010-2011

BEATYBEATY 5050 3434 33 Alg. 1H33 Alg. 1H

45 Alg. 1 45 Alg. 1 EISENHOWEREISENHOWER 1717 3434 22 Alg. 1H22 Alg. 1H

17 Alg. 117 Alg. 1SHEFFIELDSHEFFIELD 44 22 12. Alg. 1H12. Alg. 1H

17 Alg. 117 Alg. 1YOUNGSVILLYOUNGSVILL

EE1414 2222 12 Alg. 1H12 Alg. 1H

19 Alg. 1 19 Alg. 1

Research - BeatyResearch - Beaty

• Grade 6Grade 6– Research Paper/Presentation – European CountriesResearch Paper/Presentation – European Countries– AutobiographyAutobiography– Endangered SpeciesEndangered Species– South American CountriesSouth American Countries– Current EventsCurrent Events

• Grade 7Grade 7– Research Paper with Poster on Invasive SpeciesResearch Paper with Poster on Invasive Species

• Grade 8Grade 8– Poetry/PoetsPoetry/Poets– ““The Diary of Anne Frank”The Diary of Anne Frank”– Greeks/RomansGreeks/Romans– Middle AgesMiddle Ages– Current EventsCurrent Events– Teen SmokingTeen Smoking– DictatorsDictators

Research - EisenhowerResearch - Eisenhower

• Grade 7Grade 7– WetlandsWetlands– Earth DayEarth Day– The 1830’s Time Period (etiquette, fashion, The 1830’s Time Period (etiquette, fashion,

ships, sailing and navigation, pirates, and social ships, sailing and navigation, pirates, and social classes) in preparation of reading classes) in preparation of reading The True The True Confessions of Charlotte DoyleConfessions of Charlotte Doyle and completing and completing an oral presentation.an oral presentation.

• Grade 8Grade 8– Presentation SkillsPresentation Skills– Guided Research (Holocaust)Guided Research (Holocaust)

Research - SheffieldResearch - Sheffield

• Grade 6Grade 6– Steps of the Research ProcessSteps of the Research Process– Walk-through of Research Topic (Dependent of Time of Year)Walk-through of Research Topic (Dependent of Time of Year)– Introduction to Online ResourcesIntroduction to Online Resources– Introduction to Library ResourcesIntroduction to Library Resources

• Grade 7Grade 7– Virtual Field Trips/Museum ExhibitsVirtual Field Trips/Museum Exhibits– Guided Research (Mission to the Moon)Guided Research (Mission to the Moon)– Ancient History tied to Modern HistoryAncient History tied to Modern History

• Grade 8Grade 8– Virtual Field Trips/Museum ExhibitsVirtual Field Trips/Museum Exhibits– Guided Research (Mission to the Moon)Guided Research (Mission to the Moon)– PowerPoint Presentations – Subtopics of HuntingPowerPoint Presentations – Subtopics of Hunting– Presentation SkillsPresentation Skills

Research - YoungsvilleResearch - Youngsville

• Grade 6Grade 6– Research on Countries of the WorldResearch on Countries of the World– Bill of Rights and Amendment ProcessBill of Rights and Amendment Process– Online Library ResourcesOnline Library Resources– BiomesBiomes

• Grade 7Grade 7– PowerPoint on the ElectionsPowerPoint on the Elections– Wetlands and BroadcastingWetlands and Broadcasting– Research on Countries of the WorldResearch on Countries of the World– AutobiographiesAutobiographies

• Grade 8Grade 8– Stock Market GameStock Market Game– Emissions (Operation Montserrat) Emissions (Operation Montserrat) – Census 2010Census 2010

Interdisciplinary UnitsInterdisciplinary Units

• Beaty 6Beaty 6thth Grade Grade– Relay for LifeRelay for Life– Election DayElection Day– ““Hoot” Hoot” – ResearchResearch– Goal WritingGoal Writing– OlympicsOlympics

• Eisenhower 6Eisenhower 6thth Grade Grade (RES&SGES)(RES&SGES)– Writing Across the Writing Across the

CurriculumCurriculum– ResearchResearch– OlympicsOlympics


• Sheffield 6Sheffield 6thth GradeGrade– ““Hoot” – the novelHoot” – the novel– Longitude and Longitude and

LatitudeLatitude– Middle Level Middle Level

OlympicsOlympics– September 11September 11thth

• Youngsville 6Youngsville 6thth GradeGrade

• Science FairScience Fair

• Middle-Level OlympicsMiddle-Level Olympics

• Middle-Level Track Middle-Level Track MeetMeet

• 2010 Census2010 Census

• Bill of Rights ActivityBill of Rights Activity

• Adopt an Anchor Adopt an Anchor (Weekly)(Weekly)


• Beaty 7Beaty 7thth Grade Grade– Mock Convention Mock Convention

for the Electionfor the Election– Water DayWater Day– Twenties Day w/ Twenties Day w/

Thoroughly Modern Thoroughly Modern MillieMillie

– Math Race/Reading Math Race/Reading Mystery TourMystery Tour

• Eisenhower 7Eisenhower 7thth GradeGrade– Study of Study of

WetlandsWetlands– Celebration of Celebration of

Earth DayEarth Day– Health FairHealth Fair– Edgar A. Poe DayEdgar A. Poe Day– Groundhog DayGroundhog Day


• Sheffield 7Sheffield 7thth GradeGrade– SnowflakesSnowflakes– National Pi DayNational Pi Day– Middle Level Middle Level

OlympicsOlympics– Vocabulary and Vocabulary and

Math Math Vocabulary/Skills Vocabulary/Skills BuildingBuilding

• Youngsville 7Youngsville 7thth GradeGrade– Watershed ActivityWatershed Activity– World Cultures Country World Cultures Country

Building ActivityBuilding Activity– Middle Level OlympicsMiddle Level Olympics– Middle Level Track MeetMiddle Level Track Meet– 2010 Census2010 Census– Adopt an Anchor Adopt an Anchor

(Weekly)(Weekly)


• Beaty 8Beaty 8thth Grade Grade– Rocket DayRocket Day– Gold Rush “Call of Gold Rush “Call of

the Wild”the Wild”– Plague DayPlague Day– Greek DayGreek Day– ““The Outsiders”The Outsiders”– Egyptian DayEgyptian Day

• Eisenhower 8Eisenhower 8thth GradeGrade– Study of the Study of the

HolocaustHolocaust– Celebration of Celebration of

Earth DayEarth Day– Health FairHealth Fair


• Sheffield 8Sheffield 8thth GradeGrade– The GreeksThe Greeks– Middle Level Middle Level

OlympicsOlympics– Vocabulary and Vocabulary and

Math Math Vocabulary/Skills Vocabulary/Skills BuildingBuilding

– CognatesCognates

• Youngsville 8Youngsville 8thth GradeGrade– Unit on the VikingsUnit on the Vikings– Middle Level Greek Middle Level Greek

OlympicsOlympics– Middle Level Track Middle Level Track

MeetMeet– National Pi DayNational Pi Day– 2010 Census2010 Census– Adopt an Anchor Adopt an Anchor

(Weekly)(Weekly)

Career Education and Work Career Education and Work Standards Standards

• Beaty Warren-Middle SchoolBeaty Warren-Middle School– Career Lessons (Language Arts)Career Lessons (Language Arts)– Discussion of Musical Careers Discussion of Musical Careers

(Chorus/Orchestra)(Chorus/Orchestra)– Career Exploration (All Exploratory Career Exploration (All Exploratory

Courses)Courses)– Career Day (All Core Subjects)Career Day (All Core Subjects)– Career Surveys (All Core Subjects)Career Surveys (All Core Subjects)– Career Interview (Language Arts)Career Interview (Language Arts)


• Eisenhower Middle/Senior High SchoolEisenhower Middle/Senior High School– Career Day (All 8Career Day (All 8thth Grade Core Subjects) Grade Core Subjects)– 77thth and 8 and 8thth graders completed the following graders completed the following

• Researched three regional jobsResearched three regional jobs• Completed formal applicationsCompleted formal applications• Created a resumeCreated a resume• Interviewed three business ownersInterviewed three business owners• Researched three different types of career trainingResearched three different types of career training• Gave a formal speechGave a formal speech• Created budgetsCreated budgets• Completed Interest InventoriesCompleted Interest Inventories


• Sheffield Middle/Senior High SchoolSheffield Middle/Senior High School– Career Inventory (All Core Classes)Career Inventory (All Core Classes)– Essay…What I Want to Be (Language Arts – 6Essay…What I Want to Be (Language Arts – 6thth))– 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Study 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Study

(Language Arts and Reading Comp.)(Language Arts and Reading Comp.)– Introduction to School Guidance (Guidance)Introduction to School Guidance (Guidance)– Interest Inventory – PA Career Zone (All Cores)Interest Inventory – PA Career Zone (All Cores)– Budgeting Your Life – PA Career Zone (All Cores)Budgeting Your Life – PA Career Zone (All Cores)– Workplace Skill Vocabulary (Language Arts – 7Workplace Skill Vocabulary (Language Arts – 7thth

and 8and 8thth))


• Youngsville Elementary/Middle SchoolYoungsville Elementary/Middle School– PA Careers Site and Career Exploration PA Careers Site and Career Exploration

(All Exploratory Courses)(All Exploratory Courses)– Careers and Community Business Careers and Community Business

Breakfast (All Exploratory Courses)Breakfast (All Exploratory Courses)– Hunter’s Safety Course (6Hunter’s Safety Course (6thth Grade Grade

Exploratory)Exploratory)– Career Day (All 8Career Day (All 8thth Grade Core Subjects) Grade Core Subjects)

Schools to Watch UpdateSchools to Watch Update

• Beaty-Warren Middle SchoolBeaty-Warren Middle School– Selected Areas of Focus for 2009-2010Selected Areas of Focus for 2009-2010– AYP/Building Beaty Character CelebrationAYP/Building Beaty Character Celebration– Continuing Cross-Curricular LessonsContinuing Cross-Curricular Lessons– Creating Effective Advisory Lessons based on Convey’s Seven Creating Effective Advisory Lessons based on Convey’s Seven

Habits of Highly Effective TeensHabits of Highly Effective Teens– Student Recognition/Increased Communication with ParentsStudent Recognition/Increased Communication with Parents

• Positive Postcards; Blazing Dragon Celebration; Honor/Merit Roll Positive Postcards; Blazing Dragon Celebration; Honor/Merit Roll CardsCards

– Met monthly during 2009-2010 to select areas of focus; review Met monthly during 2009-2010 to select areas of focus; review progress; and make changes/additionsprogress; and make changes/additions

– School Improvement Team met to brainstorm Schools to Watch School Improvement Team met to brainstorm Schools to Watch Evidence ListEvidence List

– Mrs. Decker had a conversation with Mr. Paul Meck from STW.Mrs. Decker had a conversation with Mr. Paul Meck from STW.– Received Deadlines for Schools To Watch ApplicationsReceived Deadlines for Schools To Watch Applications

Principal ReflectionsPrincipal Reflections• ““This year was growth year for Beaty This year was growth year for Beaty

due to adding Advisory Time, trying to due to adding Advisory Time, trying to improve our Exploratory Class, and improve our Exploratory Class, and overall focusing on School overall focusing on School Improvement. We addressed these Improvement. We addressed these issues through Team Leader Meetings, issues through Team Leader Meetings, Common Planning Time, Faculty Common Planning Time, Faculty Meetings, and School Meetings, and School Improvement/Schools to Watch Improvement/Schools to Watch Meetings.” - Mrs. Rhonda Decker Meetings.” - Mrs. Rhonda Decker (Principal – Beaty)(Principal – Beaty)


• Eisenhower Middle/Senior High SchoolEisenhower Middle/Senior High School– Began implementing the middle school concept during the Began implementing the middle school concept during the

2009-2010 school year.2009-2010 school year.– Added Exploratory to the master schedule for the first time.Added Exploratory to the master schedule for the first time.– Implemented Teaming for both regular education and Implemented Teaming for both regular education and

special education teachers.special education teachers.– Met with School Improvement Team on a monthly basis. Met with School Improvement Team on a monthly basis.

Analyzed District and School Goals. (Identified Strengths Analyzed District and School Goals. (Identified Strengths and Weaknesses.)and Weaknesses.)

– Completed Three surveys in relation to the Schools to Completed Three surveys in relation to the Schools to Watch Evidence List. (Completed by Faculty; Parents; and Watch Evidence List. (Completed by Faculty; Parents; and Students)Students)

– Formulated committees to work on each criteria area.Formulated committees to work on each criteria area.– Beginning the application process.Beginning the application process.– Met with Dr. Benson regarding application process. Met with Dr. Benson regarding application process.

Principal ReflectionsPrincipal Reflections

• ““The middle level transition at Eisenhower has created a The middle level transition at Eisenhower has created a positive environment for the students. It has allowed teachers positive environment for the students. It has allowed teachers to reflect and collaborate on how they best meet the to reflect and collaborate on how they best meet the instructional, emotional, and social needs of each student. instructional, emotional, and social needs of each student. There has been a tremendous amount of cross-curricular There has been a tremendous amount of cross-curricular instruction, personalization, team building and unification, instruction, personalization, team building and unification, social development taking place in a short time. There has social development taking place in a short time. There has been a great deal of focus on the development of the middle been a great deal of focus on the development of the middle school student which has opened up many avenues for success school student which has opened up many avenues for success now and in the future. We are continuing to address the longer now and in the future. We are continuing to address the longer period for instruction and incorporating all learning modalities. period for instruction and incorporating all learning modalities. We are also focusing on meeting the needs of the non-We are also focusing on meeting the needs of the non-traditional learner and how this schedule can increase learning traditional learner and how this schedule can increase learning opportunities for those students.”opportunities for those students.”


• Sheffield Middle/Senior High SchoolSheffield Middle/Senior High School– Began implementing the middle school Began implementing the middle school

concept during the 2009-2010 school concept during the 2009-2010 school year.year.

– Learned skills to improve on teaming (EX: Learned skills to improve on teaming (EX: Book Study on “This We Believe.”)Book Study on “This We Believe.”)

– Identified Strengths/Weaknesses of the Identified Strengths/Weaknesses of the SchoolSchool

– Worked on Improving AdvisoryWorked on Improving Advisory– Set Goals for the 2010-2011 School YearSet Goals for the 2010-2011 School Year


• ““The first portion of the year was challenging, The first portion of the year was challenging, however, the second semester was a huge however, the second semester was a huge improvement. The teachers dove into a book improvement. The teachers dove into a book study utilizing the book study utilizing the book This We BelieveThis We Believe. The . The issues that arose from conversations helped issues that arose from conversations helped shape the Middle Level In-Service in February and shape the Middle Level In-Service in February and helped guide our second semester. More helped guide our second semester. More improvements will be implemented next school improvements will be implemented next school year including – more interdisciplinary units, adult year including – more interdisciplinary units, adult advocates for each child, revised Advisory, and advocates for each child, revised Advisory, and Middle School Team Leaders.” - Mrs. Amy Beers Middle School Team Leaders.” - Mrs. Amy Beers (Principal – Sheffield)(Principal – Sheffield)


• Youngsville Elementary/Middle SchoolYoungsville Elementary/Middle School– Began implementing the middle school concept during the Began implementing the middle school concept during the

2009-2010 school year.2009-2010 school year.– Added Exploratory to the master schedule for the first time.Added Exploratory to the master schedule for the first time.– Implemented Teaming for both regular education and Implemented Teaming for both regular education and

special education teachers.special education teachers.– Met with School Improvement Team on a monthly basis. Met with School Improvement Team on a monthly basis.

Analyzed District and School Goals. (Identified Strengths Analyzed District and School Goals. (Identified Strengths and Weaknesses.)and Weaknesses.)

– Completed THREE surveys in relation to the Schools to Completed THREE surveys in relation to the Schools to Watch Evidence List. (Completed by Faculty; Parents; and Watch Evidence List. (Completed by Faculty; Parents; and Students)Students)

– Will continue to improve on areas of weakness and Will continue to improve on areas of weakness and continue to monitor and build on areas of strength.continue to monitor and build on areas of strength.

– Plan to apply to become a “Schools to Watch” in 2010.Plan to apply to become a “Schools to Watch” in 2010.


• ““Though this was the first year for the middle Though this was the first year for the middle level concept to be implemented into Youngsville level concept to be implemented into Youngsville Elementary/Middle School, I believe the transition Elementary/Middle School, I believe the transition went as smooth as possible. The administration, went as smooth as possible. The administration, faculty, and students felt prepared for the faculty, and students felt prepared for the change! Much planning and researching was put change! Much planning and researching was put into the middle level concept. Thankfully, each into the middle level concept. Thankfully, each stakeholder welcomed the change and the results stakeholder welcomed the change and the results were positive. We look forward to improving the were positive. We look forward to improving the middle level concept and applying to become a middle level concept and applying to become a “Schools to Watch” School. Eric Mineweaser “Schools to Watch” School. Eric Mineweaser (Principal – Youngsville) (Principal – Youngsville)

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Warren County School District Middle School Evaluation Report