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New London Choice Middle School___2008-09 Continuous Improvement and Title I Plan_X_2009-10 Continuous Improvement and Title I Plan___2010-11 Continuous Improvement and Title I Plan

Stanly County Schools

Contents

A. School Improvement Team MembersB. Vision, Mission, and Belief StatementsC. School profileD. Additional Information (Title I and School-Improvement Status Schools)E. Additional Compliance Information F. Goals and Action PlansG. Mid Year/End of Year Information

Approval Information:(Documentation on file in principal’s office)

Date SIP Approved by Staff (Secret Ballot) _________

Date of SIT Secret Ballot Election(s): Staff___________

Parents__________

___________________________ _________Principal Signature Date

___________________________ _________SIT Chairman Signature Date

___________________________ _________Superintendent Signature Date

___________________________ __________Approved by SCS Board of Education Date

Elementary SchoolContinuous Improvement Plan


A: Leadership Team Members

The following team members collaborated with school staff to develop the School Improvement Plan for our school:

Name Signature RoleJency Speight PrincipalRobert Freeburn Assistant

PrincipalElisa Roberts Teacher

AssistantTammy Palmer Instructional

SupportBeverly Bowles Teacher

Julie Wittman TeacherJo Ann Everhart Teacher Russell Dulin TeacherBarbara Ledbetter

Parent

Leah Wagner ParentGreta Colson Parent

(Other participants may be added as applicable to school)

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B. Vision, Mission, and Belief Statements

Our School’s VisionAt NLCMS, we believe each child deserves and receives quality educational opportunities with emphasis on social development that meets the individual needs of each child.

Our School’s MissionNurturing the academic Lives ofChildren andMotivatingStudents to succeed!

To lead us toward our vision and mission, our school community shares the following beliefs:

At NLCMS, we believe that our support staff plays a critical role in our daily success. Teacher assistants, office staff, custodians, cafeteria and bus drivers/monitors participate in the academic success and safety of our students.

We strive to involve the community in a variety of ways from utilizing volunteers, team planning with the PTA, and organizing community partnerships through new clubs and

programs.

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C. School/Community ProfileHistorical Ethnicity Information (% of population, 10th month PMR)

2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11Black 8 6.9 7.8 6Asian 3.4 2.6 3.2 5White 84.9 87.1 85.8 87Hispanic 0.3 0.6 0.2 1American Indian 0.9 0 0.2 0Other/Multi-Cultural 2.6 2.9 2.6 2Total Population 351 348 346 355

Historical Population Data (percentages)2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11

Exceptional Children 6.6 26 26AIG 15 18.7 19Limited English Proficient 1 3.1 2Free LunchReduced LunchTotal F/R Lunch 45 41 38

2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11Math 54.73 76.3 95.1Reading 79.73 65.3 84.79Math & Reading 67.23 70.8 90

Math/Reading/Total Performance Composite (3-8) *Includes Alternate Assessment

End of Grade ResultsDevelopmental Scale Score Mean/Grade Level Percentage

Reading Math2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-010 2010-11

SS % SS % SS % SS % SS % SS % SS % SS % SS % SS %

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4

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6 96 75.6 78.3 91.1 94.1 85.7

7 98.9 71.6 79.1 73.9 83.3 91.3

8 98 65.6 77.2 88.8 79.2 95.1

***SS – Scale ScoreAYP (Targets Met/Number Targets) North Carolina ABC’sReading Math Total Reading Math Reading & Math

Exp. High Exp. High Exp. High2005-06 16/17 X X X X X X2006-07 17/17 X X X X X X2007-08 13/13 X X X X X X2008-09 17/17 X X X X X X2009-102010-11

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Superintendent’s Survey Information

Areas of StrengthQuestion Students Staff ParentsThe principal is supportive and visible. XThe school is a safe place. X XGrades are explained to parents upon request. XParents feel welcome at school. X

Areas for GrowthQuestion Students Staff ParentsSchool buildings are generally clean and in good repair. X XSchool rules are enforced consistently. X XTeachers assign meaningful homework. X

Areas of Highest Discrepancy Among Students, Staff, Parents 20 pts or moreQuestion Students Staff Parents

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D. Additional Information

Title I ____ 2007-08 ____2008-09 ____ 2009-10 _____2010-111. A Comprehensive Needs Assessment of the Entire School

School assessment included EOG scores, teacher input (grades) and surveys. After review of scheduling, it was determined that additional teachers are needed.

2. Schoolwide Reform Strategies

Several schoolwide strategies have been implemented such as SIOP training, Quarterly Planning and PLCs.

Teachers will provide tutoring during planning periods and after school.

3. Instruction by a Highly Qualified Professional Staff

Staff members are highly qualified professionals and participate in multiple staff development opportunities.

4. High Quality and Ongoing Professional Development

Several professional development opportunities are provided which include SIOP training, Quarterly planning, PLCs, reading and technology staff development and professional development through the Parent Involvement Coordinator.

5. Strategies to Attract Highly Qualified Teachers to High Need Schools

N/A

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6. Including Teachers in Decisions Regarding the Use of AssessmentCounty testing coordinator provided school-wide data to determine areas of weakness. SIT reviewed data to plan focus of school/students’ needs. SIT team members are grade level chairpersons. Committees have responsibilities and share in decision-making process at NLCMS. Committees are: SOS (Safe and Orderly Schools Committee); TLC (Teaching and Learning Committee); CPR (Clubs, Partnerships and Remediation Committee); and RSVP (Revive, Service, Volunteers, and Planning Committee). Committee guidelines, responsibilities, meeting dates and times, as well as committee members are outlined in staff handbook. (All staff members serve on committees, including teacher assistants, office personnel, cafeteria manager, and head custodian.) Teacher and parent surveys were also utilized.

7. Strategies to Increase Parent InvolvementSeveral strategies are being implemented to increase parent/community involvement. Co-planning PTA meetings to include community awareness programs have been scheduled. Our CPR and RSVP committees members are responsible for planning strategies that promote parent and community involvement throughout the school year. Continued educational partnership between NLCMS and Pfeiffer University. This partnership provides volunteers for NLCMS on a weekly basis to assist students in the educational needs. The new Parent Involvement Coordinator will implement strategies to increase parent involvement through staff development opportunities, purchasing resources and materials for both the school and parents, coordinating parent information nights, and other school-wide activities with emphasis on school, parent and community relationships.

8. Transition Strategies

We offer several activities to welcome new sixth graders to our school. There is an open house and family hotdog supper in March for prospective students. Sixth grade teachers conduct a new student orientation during the first several days of school which includes tours, reviews of emergency plans, handbook, “flight plan”, rules and procedures. Open house in September allows parents and teachers to share information, concerns and answer questions.

9. Activities for Children Experiencing DifficultyCommittees have been organized to assist students with difficulties. They include: SOS Committee (includes school nurse, guidance counselor, cafeteria manager, and head custodian): Committee members review current safety procedures, students’ safety needs, and provide guidelines to teachers.TLC Committee: Committee members review curriculum areas to address safety and healthy active child curriculum implementation.CPR Committee: Seeks tutors, volunteers, and staff mentors to assist students with difficulties.RSVP Committee: Provides student assistance for basic needs.Behavior level system: NLCMS utilizes a level system for student rewards and consequences based on behavior.

Students needing extra assistance will be provided remediation through Castle Learning.Tutoring will be provided by teachers during their planning block and after school.

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10. Coordination and Integration of Federal, State, and Local Services

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E. Additional Compliance Information

For each statement explain how the policy is implemented or enforced.Healthy Active Children Policy:

1. Physical activity is not denied to any student as a means of discipline, nor is physical activity used as a form of punishment.The Healthy Active Children policy is monitored by the Teaching and Learning Committee (TLC) at NLCMS. The Safe and Orderly School Committee at NLCMS also monitors the requirement for a safe and healthy environment. The TLC Committee consists of teachers and assistants from each grade level as well as our school nurse, physical education teacher and cafeteria manager. Teacher lesson plans must reflect thirty minutes of student physical activity each day as well as the implementation of the healthful living curriculum. HOP Sport will be implemented by the physical education teacher.

2. Each student in this school participates in an average of 150 minutes per week of physical activity and/or physical education.Each student receives 30 minutes of physical education daily. This is reflected in teacher lesson plans.

3. Time is scheduled for school-wide recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.Students recite the Pledge of Allegiance during school-wide morning announcements.

4. Flags of the United States and North Carolina are displayed in this school.U.S. and North Carolina flags are displayed in all classrooms and throughout the school.

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Stanly County Schools5. Planning time and duty free lunch for teachers (House Bill 1151).Teachers are provided up to 450 minutes each week for planning time/duty free lunch.

6. Plan for Teaching Reading in grades k-2

7. Plan for addressing school safety and discipline concerns

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SOS Committee (includes school nurse, guidance counselor, cafeteria manager, and head custodian): Committee members review current safety procedures, students’ safety needs, and provide guidelines to teachers.

Grade level meetings address student behavior, interventions, and levels. Parents are invited to grade level meetings to discuss student concerns and discipline issues.

PTA works with community resources to provide awareness programs to students and parents. DARE is taught to 6th graders.



SECTION FPriority Area: High Student Performance

Goal I: Stanly County Schools will produce globally competitive students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes, necessary to be responsible, contributing citizens.

District Objectives:1.1 All Schools will meet expected and/or high growth, and the percentage of students scoring at or above grade level on the K-2 assessment and/or NC End Of Grade/NC End of Course tests will be 90% or higher.

1.2 All schools will meet Adequate Yearly Progress as measured by No Child Left Behind.

1.3 Prior to graduation, all students will score proficient on the NC Test of Computer Skills.

1.4 All students will be proficient in writing according to NC Writing Assessment.

1.5 Achievement gaps will be eliminated between student subgroups.

1.6 Stanly County Schools will utilize technology to enhance learning and expand student opportunities for mastery and acceleration.

School Objectives 2009-10

Goal Evidence of Need: Based upon last year’s test scores there continues to be an achievement gap between students with disabilities and the general student population. In order to meet the needs of the 21st century, students and teachers will utilize technology to enhance teaching and learning.

District Objective: 1.1 All Schools will meet expected and/or high growth, and the percentage of students scoring at or above grade level on the K-2 Assessment and/or NC end of grade test will be 90% or higher.

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Stanly County SchoolsSchool Objective(s): Students will maintain achievement in reading through increased EOG test scores of at least 5%.

Action Plan for Objective

Strategy StartDate

Person Responsible

Title ICompon

entEvaluation Means

Resources and Funding Source

Professional Development to Support Action Plan

Description(Who, What, When) Cost

Benchmarking (Curriculum Associates)

Oct teachers student scores C.O.

Tutors Oct teachers,Principal

lesson plans, tutorial log

Pfeiffer partnership

Teachers will integrate Reading Across the Curriculum

Aug teachers lesson plans,student work samples

SD with Janece Myers

Teachers will integrate SIOP strategies in instruction for all students

Aug teachers,Principal

lesson plans,student work

C.O. SIOP training with Susan Brooks

Subject area teachers (reading, math, science, SS and EC) will meet to collaboratively plan strategies to increase student comprehension in areas of weakness

Aug teachers, Principal

committee minutes, strategies, student scores

Teachers will participate in grade level Quarterly planning.


Quarterly planning logs

teachers, media specialist, 21st century skills facilitator, and Principal

Teachers will incorporate best instructional practices to improve instruction by attending the N.C. Middle School Conference

Mar. grade level teacher

lesson plans,student work samples

New London School

Middle School Conference $800

Teacher tutorial Oct teachers tutorial log, student work samples

during planning time and after school

Reading teachers will meet with T. Preslar to review individual student achievement measures

Sept teachers,Principal

student assessments T. Preslar

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Stanly County SchoolsDistrict Objective: 1.1 All schools will meet expected and/or high growth, and the percentage of students scoring at or above grade level on the K-2 assessment and/or NC end of grade test will be 90% or higher.

School Objective: Students will maintain achievement in math.Action Plan for Objective

Strategy StartDate

Person Responsible

Title ICompon

entEvaluation Means Resources and

Funding SourceProfessional Development to Support Action Plan


Benchmarking (Curriculum Associates)

Oct teachers student scores

Tutors Oct teachers, Principal


Pfeiffer students


Mar. Grade level teacher


New LondonSchool

Middle School Conference $800

Teachers will integrate SIOP strategies in instruction for all students

Aug teachers,Principal,








during planning time andafter school

Math teachers will meet with T. Preslar to review individual student achievement measures


student assessments T. Preslar




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Stanly County SchoolsDistrict Objective: 1.1 All schools will meet expected and/or high growth, and the percentage of students scoring at or above grade level on the K-2 assessment and/or NC end of grade test will be 90% or higher.

School Objective: Students will maintain achievement in science and social studies by scoring at least 90% at or above grade level in science EOG assessments and at least 90% at or above grade level in social studies summative classroom assessments.

Action Plan for Objective Strategy Start

DatePerson

ResponsibleTitle I

Component

Evaluation Means Resources and Funding Source



Tutors Oct Principal, Teachers


Pfeiffer students

Maintain Agriculture club Sept T. Icenhour student attendanceTeachers will incorporate best instructional practices to improve instruction by attending the N.C. Middle School Conference



New London School

Middle School Conference

$800.00


Aug Principal, teachers


Teachers will integrate SIOP strategies in instruction for all students.





during planning time and after school




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Stanly County SchoolsAnnual Benchmarks for Progress (Grades 3-8)

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Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10- 10-11 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11

Goal 1: Cognition

Goal 2: Interpretation

Goal 3: Critical Stance

Goal 4: Connections

Calculator Inactive

Calculator ActiveGoal 1: Numbers and OperationsGoal 2: MeasurementGoal 3: Patterns/Goal 3: GeometryGoal 4: Data, Probability

Goal 5: Algebra

Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8

06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11

Goal 1: Cognition 82.4 76.3 76.3

Goal 2: Interpretation 78.1 69.9 71.1 76.9 70.0 76.0

Goal 3: Critical Stance 71.1 71.2 71.9 75.4 72.4 71.5

Goal 4: Connections 86.4 77 71.7 72.9 77.0 74.4

Goal 5: Literary Genres 72.2 72.9 77.0 77.7 70.7 74.4

Calculator Inactive

Calculator Active

Goal 1: Numbers Sense 68.9 69.65 66.4 62.8 65.72 68.5 73.5 68.80 75.1Goal 2: Geometry and Measurement 56.3 69.22 60.5 66.7 64.22 75.0 64.1 60.87 77.0

Goal 3: Patterns 74.4 67.32 73.9 58.9 64.95 68.6 56.6 53.27 62.7Goal 4: Data, Probability, Statistics 67.0 76.80 65.7 69.5 63.07 78.8 71.3 68.02 74.8

Goal 5: Algebra 64.1 75.65 67.2 62.0 75.27 66.9 61.3 58.05 68.2



K-2 Progress ReadingKindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2

Percent at standard April/May Assessment

06-07

07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

06-07

07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

06-07

07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

Book & Print Awareness KPhonemic Awareness 1/2Decoding & Word Recognition K/1/2Lang., Comprehension, & Response to Text K/1/2Writing Sample

K-2 Progress MathematicsKindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2

Percent at standard April/May Assessment

06-07

07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

06-07

07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

06-07

07-08

08-09

09-10

10-11

Numbers and OperationsMeasurementGeometryData and ProbabilityAlgebra

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Stanly County SchoolsDistrict Objective: 1.2 All schools will meet Adequate Yearly Progress as measured by No Child Left Behind.

School Objective: All subgroups (White, Econ. Disadvantaged, and Students with Disabilities) will continue to meet AYP with the Students with Disabilities Sub-Group increasing proficiency by at least 3%.


DatePerson Responsible Title I

Component Evaluation Means Resources and Funding Source



EC grade level teachers will meet with T. Preslar to review individual student achievement measures


student assessments

T. Preslar

Subject area committee meetings to co-plan with EC teachers


studentassessments

EC Best Practices Sept EC teachers, Principal

Lesson plans,student work samples

SD with Sarah Staley

Teachers will integrate Reading Across the curriculum.








Aug teachersPrincipal


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Annual Benchmark for Progress (AYP Data)Subgroup 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11

R M R M R M R M R M M RWhite 94% 82% 95% 85% 74% 86.3% 86.8% >95%Economically Disadvantaged 92% 68% 95% 73% 62% 77.5% 78.4% 94.1%Students with Disabilities 88% 51% 78% 58% 41% 68.2% 68.2% 81.8%

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District Objective: 1.3 Prior to graduation, all students will score proficient on the NC Test of Computer Skills.

School Objective(s): Students will acquire proficient computer skills instruction through 100% integration of technology in classrooms.


DatePerson

ResponsibleTitle I

Component

Evaluation Means Resources and Funding

Source



Team planning/teaching with 21st Century Technology Skills Facilitator and grade level teachers(Quarterly Planning is included)

Sept 21st Century Skills Facilitator, teachers, Principal

lesson plans, student work samples, computer proficiency scores

minutes from grade level and Quarterly planning

teachers, media specialist, 21st century skills facilitator and Principal

Technology in the classroom

Sept Janece Myers

lesson plans, student work samples


Annual Benchmark for Progress

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2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11Percent

Proficient84.8 100 91.7 99


Stanly County SchoolsDistrict Objective: 1.4 All students will be proficient in writing according to NC Writing Assessment.

School Objective(s): Students will increase writing proficiency through 100% integration of writing in all curricular areas.


DatePerson

ResponsibleTitle I




Writing/reading workshops

Aug teachers lesson plans, student worksamples

county workshops




Middle School Conference

$800

Moodle Writing Training

Sept teachers lesson plans, student work samples

DPI






NC Test of Writing Skills

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2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11Grade 4Grade 7 61.6 52.1 64.7 portfolio



District Objective: 1.5 Achievement gaps will be eliminated between student subgroups by.

School Objective(s): The achievement gap between the sub-group “Students with Disabilities” and the sub-groups “White” and “Economically Disadvantaged” will decrease by 3%.


DatePerson

ResponsibleTitle I






student assessments

C.O. T. Preslar



studentassessments

EC best practices Sept EC teachers, principal

Lesson plans,student work samples


Teachers will integrate reading across the curriculum.








Aug Teachers,Principal


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READING MATH

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All students compared to: 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11

BlackHispanicWhite 95% 86.3% 95%FRL 95% 77.5% 95%EC 78% 68.2% 91.1%

All students compared to: 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11

BlackHispanicWhite 85% 70% 87.9%FRL 73% 33.7% 77.8%EC 58% 54.9% 80.6%


Stanly County SchoolsDistrict Objective: 1.6 Stanly County Schools will utilize technology to enhance learning and expand student opportunities for mastery and acceleration.

School Objective(s): Technology for delivery of instruction will increase to 100% usage in every classroom as well as teachers’ usage of computer labs for classroom instruction to increase by 10%.


DatePerson

ResponsibleTitle I

Component Evaluation Means Resources and Funding

Source



Team-planning and co-teaching with 21st Century Skills Facilitator in every grade level(Quarterly planning is included)

Aug 21st Century Skills Facilitator, Teachers, Principal

lesson plans & student work samples

minutes from grade level and Quarterly planning

teachers, media specialist, 21st century skills facilitator and Principal

Technology in the classroom

Sept Janece Myers

lesson plans, student work samples


Annual Benchmarks for Progress Formal and Informal observations by Principal and teachers.

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Priority Area: Quality Teachers & Staff

Goal II: Stanly County Schools will be led by 21st century professionals with skills to deliver 21st century content in a 21st century context.

District Objectives:2.1 Stanly County Schools will maintain a teacher turnover rate of 12% or lower.

2.2 Stanly County Schools will promote high performance and standards among all employees: The percentage of teachers holding National Board Certification and/or holding advanced degrees in the area of certification will be 50% or greater.

2.3 Teacher satisfaction survey results will be 90% or higher in terms:2.3.1 Staff Development2.3.2 Support from Supervisor2.3.3 Adequate time/materials2.3.4 Adequate support


Goal II Evidence of Need: NLCMS teacher profile evidenced teacher turnover rate at 10%. Teacher survey will indicate 90% approval in all areas.

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District Objective: 2.1 Stanly County Schools will maintain a teacher turnover rate of 12% or lower. 2.2 Stanly County Schools will promote high performance and standards among all employees: the percentage of

Teachers holding National Board certification and/or holding advanced degrees in the area of certification will be 50% or greater.

School Objective(s): The percentage of teacher turnover rate at NLCMS will decrease by 1%.


DatePerson

ResponsibleTitle I

Component Evaluation Means Resources and

Funding Source



Teachers will be involved in PLC strategies to increase student learning and ownership in the school environment

Aug Principal,teachers

teacher turnoverrate

SD with Jency Speight

NEW (New Educator Workshop) comm.

Sept Principal,ILT teachers

teacher turnover rate

monthly meetings to discuss classroom concerns, student issues and behavior, interventions and strategies

Teachers will participate in the New Teacher Evaluation

Sept Principal,teachers

yearly evaluationPGP

C.O. SD with Vickie Calvert

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Annual Benchmarks for Progress

Teacher Turnover/Teacher QualificationsSchool Name 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11

Turnover rate for school 11% 10% 10%% Teachers “highly qualified” 100% 100%% Teachers with advanced degrees (above bachelors) 10% 10%% Teachers with NBPTS certification 1 1

District Objective: 2.3 Teacher satisfaction survey results will be 90% or higher in terms: 2.3.1 Staff Development2.3.2 Support from Supervisor2.3.3 Adequate time/materials2.3.4 District support

School Objective(s): Staff Development opportunities will be provided to all certified staff.


DatePerson

ResponsibleTitle I




Implement in-house staff development opportunities throughout the school year

Aug principal,TLC comm., staff

CEU’s earned,attendance atSD

SD: Reading SIOP Technology PLC

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Benchmarks for Progress

SLC Reference # 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11Staff Development (#16) 100%Support from Supervisor (#14) 100%District support (#18) N/AData Driven Leadership (#11) 100%

Priority Area: Healthy and Responsible StudentsGoal III: Stanly County students will be healthy and responsible.

District Objectives3.1 Stanly County Schools will promote healthy lifestyles and wellness for students and staff in a safe nurturing environment.

3.1.1 Attendance > or = 95%3.1.2 Dropout rate will decrease3.1.3 Cohort Graduation rate will increase

3.2 Stanly County Schools will develop and update annually a Comprehensive Safe Schools Plan (includes individual school Emergency Management Plan)

3.2.1 District3.2.2 Individual schools


Goal III Evidence of Need: Increase student attendance rate by 0.5%. A safe school environment will be evidenced by 85% satisfaction rate on parent and staff surveys.

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District Objective: 3.1 Stanly County Schools will promote healthy lifestyles and wellness for students and staff in a safe nurturing environment.

3.1.1 Attendance > or = 95%3.1.2 Dropout rate will decrease3.1.3 Cohort Graduation rate will increase

School Objective(s): Attendance rate of students will increase by 0.5%.


DatePerson

ResponsibleTitle I




Classroom lessons will reflect Healthy Active Children policy

Aug teachers lesson plans SD from school nurse, physical education teacher and Pfeiffer University to include strategies for students well being

Daily physical activity for all students

Aug teachers lesson plans

Student recognition for attendance, honor roll and responsible rockets (level 5 & 6)

Oct Principal quarterly data quarterly recognition

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Attendance

AttendanceAll Students

% UnexcusedAbsences per Child

Out Of SchoolSuspensions per Child

2005-06 94.102006-07 962007-08 96.42008-09 96.42009-102010-11

District Objective: 3.2 Stanly County Schools will develop and update annually a Comprehensive Safe Schools Plan (includes individual school Emergency Management Plan)

3.2.1 District3.2.2 Individual schools

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School Objective(s): Provide a safe school environment for staff and students and provide student awareness information to parents through community resources.






Practice Emergency Management Plan

on-going

SOS comm.,administration

analyze practice drills

Implement “Get Real about Violence” video based curriculum

on-going

K. Green student responses

videos

Collaborate with PTA and community resources to conduct programs on internet, music and gang awareness

Sept PTA, Sheriffs Dept.administration

parent responses, attendance

Sheriff Dept. video/speakerSRO

Maintain Teachers Resource Room to include safety awareness materials

on-going

staff teacher usage, lesson plans

Collaborate with community resources to implement safety programs

on-going

SC Fire Dept.Sheriffs Dept.

lesson plans, student participation

SC Fire Safety House


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Priority Area: Twenty-first Century LeadershipGoal IV: Leadership will guide innovation in Stanly County Schools.

District Objectives:4.1 Stanly County Schools will provide research-based professional development based in best teaching practices for the NC Standard Course of Study.

4.2 Stanly County Schools will provide equitable learning opportunities and access to technology for the improvement of instruction for students.

4.3 Stanly County Schools will identify, analyze and address the barriers to positive family-school partnerships.

4.4 Stanly County Schools will increase the number of community partnerships which effectively support student achievement.


Goal IV Evidence of Need: Staff Development will focus on at-risk students & students with disabilities. The Parent Involvement Coordinator will implement strategies to increase parent involvement.

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Stanly County SchoolsDistrict Objective: 4.1 Stanly County Schools will provide research-based professional development based in best teaching practices for the NC Standard Course of Study.

School Objective(s): Professional Learning Communities will be organized and utilized throughout the school year with 100% staff participation. Staff development opportunities in the areas of EC, reading, technology and SIOP will continue to increase as evidenced by staff participation of 95%.


DatePerson

ResponsibleTitle I




continue PLCs Aug Principal, teachers

montly grade level attendance

SD with Jency Speight

in-house SD focused on at-risk students and improving instruction


observations, lesson plans, student work samples

C.O. SIOP training with Susan Brooks, reading SD withJanece Myers,EC SD with Sarah Staley

Annual Benchmarks for Progress Interventions and strategies used by teachers and observed by administration.

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District Objective: 4.2 Stanly County Schools will provide equitable learning opportunities and access to technology for the improvement of instruction for students.

School Objective(s): NLCMS will provide equitable learning opportunities and access to technology for the improvement of instruction for students.


DatePerson

ResponsibleTitle I

Component Evaluation Means Resources and Funding

Source



Integration of 21st Century Skills into all grade levels

Aug 21st Century Skills Facilitator,teachers

lesson plans,use of technology, student classroom achievement scores

SD with 21st Century Skills Facilitator, Janece Meyers

Maintain grade level planning


team planning, lesson plans

Use of mini-technology lab in media center and three full-size computer labs

Aug 21st Century Skills Facilitator,teachers

On-line computer usage log of mini-lab and full-size computer labs

Janece Myers

Annual Benchmarks for Progress Logs of computer lab usage.

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Stanly County SchoolsDistrict Objective: 4.3 Stanly County Schools will identify, analyze and address the barriers to positive family-school partnerships. 4.4 Stanly County Schools will increase the number of community partnerships which effectively support student achievement.

School Objective(s): Opportunities for family-school and business partnerships will increase by 10%. Parents’ survey reflecting positive, on-going communication between family-school will increase by 5%.

Action Plan for Objectives Strategy Start





Continue collaboration with PTA and community resources to provide parent awareness programs

Sept PTA, Sheriffs Dept.,Administration

parent responses, attendance

Sheriff Dept.Video/speakerSRO

Utilize phone messenger system

Sept Principal usage log,parent survey

Increase home-school communication through monthly school-wide newsletters (email and paper)

Sept Principal,Rocket News staff

parent responses, survey

CPR (Clubs, Partnerships & Remediation) Committee will continue pursuing parent/business partnerships

Sept CPR committee partnership with parents and businesses

Parent Involvement Coordinator will plan parent activities & SD

Sept Adria Speights parent/staff participation and activities log

C.O. SD with Adria Speights

Create partnership with Pfeiffer University to provide NLCMS students’ tutors and additional educational opportunities at Pfeiffer University

Aug Principal,teachers

log of Pfeiffer students visiting NLCMS, log of educational trips to Pfeiffer University

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Annual Benchmarks for Progress Attendance at community/school events and number of business partnerships.

Priority Area: Effective, Efficient OperationsGoal V: Stanly County Schools will be governed by 21st Century support systems and will utilize federal, state, and local funds to provide operational programs that are designed to enhance the learning environment of all students, support student growth, and maintain clean and efficient facilities.

District Objectives:5.1 Stanly County Schools will maintain facilities that are safe, functional and efficient.

5.1.1 Communication System5.1.2 Technology Access5.1.3 Cleanliness

5.2 Stanly County Schools will pursue and allocate financial resources to support high student performance.

School Objectives for 2009-10

Goal V Evidence of Need: Continue to provide clean and well-kept facilities. Parent Survey indicates 85% of parents agree that the facility is kept clean and in good repair while teachers indicate 100%.

District Objective: 5.1 Stanly County Schools will maintain facilities that are safe, functional and efficient. 5.1.1 Communication System5.1.2 Technology Access5.1.3 Cleanliness

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School Objective(s) Clean and well-kept facilities will continue to improve as evidenced by a 5% increase in parent surveys. New London will ensure that the facilities are well maintained and safe.






SOS committee will implement strategies for facilities improvement

Aug SOS committee, principal

survey results

Maintain custodian cleaning schedule and “to do” list

Aug Robert Fuchs, principal

cleaning schedule and list

Annual Benchmarks for Progress Review of SLC data

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Stanly County SchoolsDistrict Objective: 5.2 Stanly County Schools will pursue and allocate financial resources to support high student performance.

School Objective(s): Student achievement scores for at-risk students will increase by 3%.


DatePerson

ResponsibleTitle I






student assessments

C.O. T. Preslar



studentassessments

EC Best Practices Sept EC teachers, principal



Teachers will integrate Reading Across the Curriculum.








Aug Teachers,Principal


Annual Benchmarks for Progress Assessment data

37



G. Mid-Year and End of Year Summary of Progress Toward Continuous Improvement

Mid-Year:

End of Year:

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Documents

Anewlondonscs.sharpschool.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server… · Web view3.2 Stanly County Schools will develop and update annually a Comprehensive Safe Schools Plan (includes individual