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District Menu Page | Work On Your ACSIP | Reports | Federal/State Budgets | School Completion Status | FAQ | Feedback | Logout School Plan Print Version HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL Arkansas Comprehensive School Improvement Plan 20142015 The mission of Highland Middle School is to prepare our students to be competitive globally by providing an engaging and rigourous learning environment. Grade Span: 58 Title I: Title I Schoolwide School Improvement: MS Table of Contents Priority 1: Math Goal: All students in grades five through eight will demonstrate proficiency in mathematics through improvement of open response skills in all math strands. Priority 2: Literacy Goal: All students in grades five, six, seven and eight will demonstrate proficiency in Literacy through improvement in Content and Practical Passage skills for reading, Content and Style skills for writing, and openresponse skills for all areas. Priority 3: Wellness Goal: All Highland Middle School students participating in the BMI activity will improve their BMI classification, learning to live a healthier lifestyle through better nutritional and physical activity practices. Goal: Students will have access to resources and programs that promote a healthy and safe lifestyle. Priority 1: To improve the mathematics skills of all students. Supporting Data: 1. The math proficiency rates on the Arkansas Benchmark Exam for the combined population are as follow: 5th Grade: 201287% 2010384% 201473% 6th Grade: 201283% 201388% 2014 88% 7th Grade: 201292% 201377% 201472% 8th Grade: 201282% 201354% 2014 63% Analysis of the last three years of data indicate open response questions in numbers and operations, geometry and measurement strands are most challenging for students. Multiple choice questions for all three years were consistently higher. 2. Percentile ranks for NRT for 5th, 6th, and 7th grades for 2009, 2010,2011, and 2012 are as follows: 5th 62nd, 61st, 60th, 63rd 6th 67th, 63rd, 59th, 57th 7Th 67th, 78th, 68th, 59th 3. The attendance rate as listed on the 20132014 School Report Card was 96.15%. 4. Goal All students in grades five through eight will demonstrate proficiency in mathematics through improvement of open response skills in all math strands. Benchmark In the math performance category for 20142015, 80% of students in fifth grade, 90% of students in sixth grade, 80% of students in seventh grade, and 75% of students in eighth grade will score proficient or better on state math assessment. Intervention: Highland Middle School will revise current curriculum maps and pacing guides, vertically and horizontally, based on 20132014 student assessment data. Scientific Based Research: Jacobs, Heidi Hayes. "Mapping the Big Picture". ASCD, 1997. and English, Fenwick W. "Deciding What to Teach and Test". Corwin Press, Inc, 2000. Carter, Lisa. "Total Instructional Alignment". Solution Tree, 2007. Actions Person Responsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds
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HIGHLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL

Arkansas Comprehensive School Improvement Plan

2014-­2015

The mission of Highland Middle School is to prepare our students to be competitive globally by providing

an engaging and rigourous learning environment.

Grade Span: 5-­8 Title I: Title I Schoolwide School Improvement: MS

Table of Contents

Priority 1: Math Goal: All students in grades five through eight will demonstrate proficiency in mathematics through improvementof open response skills in all math strands.

Priority 2: Literacy Goal: All students in grades five, six, seven and eight will demonstrate proficiency in Literacy through improvement in

Content and Practical Passage skills for reading, Content and Style skills for writing, and open-­response skills for all

areas.

Priority 3: Wellness Goal: All Highland Middle School students participating in the BMI activity will improve their BMI classification,learning to live a healthier lifestyle through better nutritional and physical activity practices.

Goal: Students will have access to resources and programs that promote a healthy and safe lifestyle.

Priority 1: To improve the mathematics skills of all students.

Supporting

Data:

1. The math proficiency rates on the Arkansas Benchmark Exam for the combined population are as

follow: 5th Grade: 2012-­87%;; 20103-­84%;; 2014-­73% 6th Grade: 2012-­83%;; 2013-­88%;; 2014-­

88% 7th Grade: 2012-­92%;; 2013-­77%;; 2014-­72% 8th Grade: 2012-­82%;; 2013-­54%;; 2014-­

63% Analysis of the last three years of data indicate open response questions in numbers and

operations, geometry and measurement strands are most challenging for students. Multiple

choice questions for all three years were consistently higher.

2. Percentile ranks for NRT for 5th, 6th, and 7th grades for 2009, 2010,2011, and 2012 are as

follows: 5th-­ 62nd, 61st, 60th, 63rd 6th-­ 67th, 63rd, 59th, 57th 7Th-­ 67th, 78th, 68th, 59th

3. The attendance rate as listed on the 2013-­2014 School Report Card was 96.15%.

4.

GoalAll students in grades five through eight will demonstrate proficiency in mathematics through

improvement of open response skills in all math strands.

Benchmark

In the math performance category for 2014-­2015, 80% of students in fifth grade, 90% of students in

sixth grade, 80% of students in seventh grade, and 75% of students in eighth grade will score proficient

or better on state math assessment.

Intervention: Highland Middle School will revise current curriculum maps and pacing guides, verticallyand horizontally, based on 2013-­2014 student assessment data.

Scientific Based Research: Jacobs, Heidi Hayes. "Mapping the Big Picture". ASCD, 1997. and English, Fenwick W.

"Deciding What to Teach and Test". Corwin Press, Inc, 2000. Carter, Lisa. "Total Instructional Alignment". Solution

Tree, 2007.

ActionsPerson

ResponsibleTimeline Resources Source of Funds

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ALIGNMENTTeachers will revise the math curriculumand pacing guides to ensure coverage ofall standards in an effort to increasestudent achievement and to place greateremphasis on areas of student weakness.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffTeachers

ACTION BUDGET: $

DISAGGREGATE FORMATIVEASSESSMENT DATATeachers will collaborate in grade levelteams and vertical groupings todisaggregate and discuss data receivedfrom formative assessments in order tore-­align and modify instruction topositively impact student achievement.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: CollaborationAction Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffTeachers

ACTION BUDGET: $

TLIHighland Middle School students willparticipate in The Learning Institute (TLI)formative assessments. Assessments willoccur throughout the year and will providedata on student understanding andapplication of the content standards.Results from each formative assessmentwill be used in creating remediation plansand providing individualized instruction forall students.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffOutsideConsultantsTeachers

Title I -­PurchasedServices:

$12671.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $12671

DISAGGREGATE STATE TEST DATATeachers at Highland Middle School willanalyze norm-­referenced and criterion-­referenced assessment data from the lastthree years to identify student strengthsand student needs to determineschoolwide reform strategies needed toimprove instruction. Achievement gapsbetween the subpopulations will beidentified and addressed throughinstructional practices and remediation.(ACTION: COMPREHENSIVE NEEDSASSESSMENT;; ACTION: TEACHERPARTICIPATION IN MAKING ASSESSMENTDECISIONS) Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: EquityAction Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffTeachers

ACTION BUDGET: $

PROGRAM EVALUATIONLesson plans and pacing guides will bechecked on a regular basis by principals toevaluate progress and ensure compliance.In 2013-­2014, all lesson plans and pacingguides were evaluated and determined tobe in compliance with school guidelines. Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Program EvaluationAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffTeachers

ACTION BUDGET: $

Total Budget: $12671

Intervention: Highland Middle School will provide a variety of instructional programs, materials, andprofessional development opportunities to improve instructional strategies and increase studentlearning.

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Scientific Based Research: Ysseldyke, Jim. "Differentiating Math Instruction: A Large Scale Study of AcceleratedMath: First Report. Renaissance Learning, 2002. Tomlinson, Carol Ann. "How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-­Ability Classrooms". Association for Curriculum Development, 2nd Edition, 2001. Van De Walle, John A."Elementary and Middle school Mathematics:Teaching Developmentally." Pearson Education Inc. 6th Edition, 2007.

Actions PersonResponsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds

PARAPROFESSIONALSA highly qualified paraprofessional willbe assigned to each grade level toassist teachers in providing one-­on-­one instruction to students who arehaving difficulty mastering the gradelevel objectives. (FTE Grade 5 = 1.0;;FTE Grade 6 = 1.0;; FTE Grade 7 =1.0;; FTE Grade 8 = 1.0)Action Type: AIP/IRI

Tracy Webb,Superintendent

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

TeachersNSLA(State-­281) -­EmployeeBenefits:

$19122.00

NSLA(State-­281) -­EmployeeSalaries:

$65000.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $84122

ACCELERATED MATHMath teachers will incorporateAccelerated Math into theircurriculum for use in providingsupplemental instruction designed toimprove student weaknesses in thetotal population as well as specificidentified subgroups.Action Type: Technology InclusionAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

District StaffTeachers

Title I -­PurchasedServices:

$5000.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $5000

PD ABOVE REQUIRED 60Certified staff will have opportunities toparticipate in professional developmentworkshops or conferences and othertrainings related to instructionalcontent or practices above the required60 hours. Teachers must document thecompletion of required 60 hours andobtain approval from the buildingprincipal. Action Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

Tracy Webb,FederalCoordinator

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffOutsideConsultantsTeachers

Title II-­A-­PurchasedServices:

$28148.76

Title I -­PurchasedServices:

$11580.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $39728.76

HQTHighland School District will work toensure that all teachers andparaprofessionals meet the HighlyQualified Teacher Standards asrequired by state and federalregulations in order to ensure studentlearning. The Highland School Districtwill make the parents aware of theprogress of the school in meeting thisrequirement. (ACTION: INSTRUCTIONBY HIGHLY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALSTAFF)Action Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

District StaffTeachers ACTION BUDGET: $

RECRUITING HQTHighland School District will strive toemploy teachers that meet HQT(Highly Qualified Teacher Standards)by including strategies such ascompetitive salaries, in-­serviceopportunities, health benefits, and lowpupil teacher ratios, to enhancerecruitment and retention of qualifiedteachers. (ACTION: STRATEGIES TO

Tracy Webb,FederalCoordinator

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

District StaffTeachers ACTION BUDGET: $

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ATTRACT HIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF)Action Type: Title I SchoolwideREQUIRED PD

All certified staff will complete sixty(60) hours of professional developmentand will address areas of growth ontheir Professional Growth Plans. Allhours must meet state guidelines andbe approved by the building principal.(ACTION: HIGH-­QUALITY ANDONGOING PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT)Action Type: Professional Development

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffDistrict StaffTeachers

PD (State-­223) -­PurchasedServices:

$9210.00

PD (State-­223) -­Materials &Supplies:

$4000.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $13210

AIPS

Academic Improvement Plans will becreated by teachers and parents forstudents who score below proficient onthe Arkansas Benchmark Test in Math.The plan will outline steps forremediation in all areas in which thestudent was not proficient to assist thestudent in reaching proficiency in mathon the 2015 math state assessment.(ACTION: TIMELY AND ADDITIONALASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS HAVINGDIFFICULTY MASTERING THESTANDARDS)Action Type: AIP/IRIAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

District StaffTeachers ACTION BUDGET: $

PROGRAM EVALUATION

The professional development process,remediation/intervention programs,and hiring efforts will be reviewed andevaluated formatively andsummatively through large and smallgroup discussions, as in teacher andgrade level meetings, ProfessionalGrowth Plan meetings between theprincipal and teacher, evaluationsurveys, and school performance onstate mandated assessments.Action Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Program EvaluationAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffTeachers

ACTION BUDGET: $

PLCS

Highland Middle school will use theProfessional Learning Communities(PLCs) model to review the educationalneeds and progress of any studentwho may require additional educationalsupport. The teams will meet weeklyand monthly at specific times based ongrade levels to review the child’s dataand determine if he/she is respondingto the intervention or if a newintervention is required. Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Special Education

Tonya Miller,SBMHCoordinator

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

District StaffTeachers ACTION BUDGET: $

INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITATOR

Highland Middle School will employ aninstructional facilitator to assistteachers in improving research-­basedinstructional methods, strategies, andactivities and facilitate professional

Tracy Webb,Superintendent

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

TeachersTitle I -­EmployeeSalaries:

$48107.00

Title I -­Employee $12468.60

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development based on the needsassessment. The instructionalfacilitator will support teachers inaddressing the needs of all childrenincluding an accelerated curriculumand providing interventions to targetthe needs of students to increasestudent achievement. To determine ifneeds are met, state test data,formative assessments, and teacherobservations will be analyzed. PattyGraham FTE=0.5 (ACTION:SCHOOLWIDE REFORM) Action Type: Collaboration

Benefits:

ACTIONBUDGET: $60575.6

PD ABOVE 60 Teachers at HighlandMiddle School will have opportunitiesto participate in professionaldevelopment above the 60 mandatedhours and received compensation at arate of $30 per hour. To be eligible forcompensation, hours must beapproved by the building principal priorto participation and documentationmust be on file regarding thecompletion of the required 60 hours. Action Type: Professional Development

PauletteCrouthers

Start:07/01/2014End:01/01/2015

Title I -­EmployeeSalaries:

$3420.00

Title I -­EmployeeBenefits:

$537.98

ACTIONBUDGET: $3957.98

Total Budget: $206594.34

Intervention: Highland Middle School will provide opportunities for increased parental engagement inorder to promote student achievement.

Scientific Based Research: Mandel, Scott. "The Parent-­Teacher Partnership:How to Work Together for StudentAchievement". Zephyr Press, 2007. Stein, Scott and Thorkildsen,Ron. "Parental Involvement in Insights andApplications From the Research." Bloomington,IN:Phi Delta Kappa, 1999. Marzano, Robert J. "What Works inSchools: Translating Research into Action". ASCD. 2003.

Actions PersonResponsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds

PARENT CENTERHighland Middle School will maintain aParent Involvment Center to provideresources such as books, periodicals, videos,and reference materials pertaining toparenting issues. The resources will beavailable for parents to check out. Theappropriated federal funds will used forareas above and beyond the requirements ofAct 307 of 2007 and Act 397 of 2009.Action Type: Parental EngagementAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

SusanneJones,ParentFacilitator

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaff

Title I -­Materials&Supplies:

$2000.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $2000

PARENT FACILITATORThe principal will designate a parentfacilitator.

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaff ACTION

BUDGET: $

PARENT INVOLVEMENT PACKETSParents will be provided InformationalPackets at the beginning of each year thatwill provide information such as the name ofthe parent facilitator, school telephonenumbers, school handbook, volunteersurvey, teacher e-­mail addresses,information and directions on how to accessgrades, school website, and other schoolinformation.Action Type: Parental Engagement

PauletteCrouthers ,ParentFacilitator

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

District StaffTeachers ACTION

BUDGET: $

VOLUNTEER RESOURCE BOOKA volunteer resource book will be compiledfrom parent surveys. Teachers will be given

PauletteCrouthers ,Parent

Start:07/01/2014End:

District StaffTeachers ACTION

BUDGET: $

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a copy of the book and encouraged to utilizethe parents and other members in thecommunity to assist in meeting the needs ofthe students and school.Action Type: Parental Engagement

Facilitator 06/30/2015

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCESHighland Middle School will host two parentconferences, one each semester, for parentsand teachers to discuss student performanceand individual needs.Action Type: Parental Engagement

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

District StaffTeachers ACTION

BUDGET: $

PARENT COMPACTHighland Middle School will provide to eachparent a Parent Compact which includes thefollowing requirements for building parentalcapacity for involvement(A)Provideassistance to parents in understandingcontent and how to monitor a child’sprogress;; standards, academic assessments,and (B) Provide materials and training tohelp parents work with their children toimprove academic achievement;; (C) Educateteachers, principals and other staff in theimportance of effective communication,value and utility of contributions of parents;;(D) Coordinate and integrate parentinvolvement programs and activities;; (E)Ensure that information related to schooland parent programs is sent to parents tothe extent practical and in a languageparents can understand;; (F) Provide otherreasonable support for parental involvementactivities as parents may request.Action Type: Parental Engagement

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

District StaffACTIONBUDGET: $

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT MEETINGSHighland Middle School will host ParentInvolvement Meetings to provide informationsuch as the state of the school, an overviewof what students will be learning, studentassessments, and how parents can assist inthe school process. Parents will also receivegeneral information on AcademicImprovement Plans (AIP) and the differentpossibilities and ramifications of the SmartCore/Core Curriculums and the Opt-­outProcedure for the curriculums. Parentsurveys and question and answer sessionwill be included to ensure parents have avoice in the decision-­making processes ofthe school. (ACTION: STRATEGIES TOINCREASE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT)Action Type: Parental Engagement

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

District StaffACTIONBUDGET: $

RESOLVING PARENTAL CONCERNSHighland School District's Policy for resolvingparental concerns will be listed in theschool's handbook, stating the process forresolving parental concerns, including howto define a problem, whom to approach first,and how to develop solutions.Action Type: Parental Engagement

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

District StaffACTIONBUDGET: $

PTA/PTOHighland Middle School will encourage theformation and participation of PTA/PTOorganizations.Action Type: Parental Engagement

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

CommunityLeadersDistrict Staff

ACTIONBUDGET: $

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PROGRAM EVALUATIONThe Parental Involvement Program will beevaluated through parent surveys, parentparticipation during parent-­teacherconferences, volunteer surveys and parentinvolvement meetings. For the 2013-­2014school year, parent attendance at fall andspring parent teacher conferences showedthe following percentages: 5th grade fall-­84% & spring-­65%;; 6th grade fall-­80% &spring-­60%;; 7th grade fall-­70% & spring-­48%. The school received 133 volunteersurveys from parents that were sent home inparent packs at the beginning of school.Action Type: Parental EngagementAction Type: Program EvaluationAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AT HOMEHighland Middle School will provideinstruction to parents on how to incorporatedevelopmentally appropriate learningactivities in the home environment thatsupport student learning.Action Type: Parental Engagement

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffDistrict Staff

ACTIONBUDGET: $

OPEN HOUSEHighland Middle School will hold an OpenHouse. Parents and students will beencouraged to attend and to establishparent-­teacher-­student relationships early inthe school year.

PauletteCrouthers

Start:08/01/2014End:08/31/2014

ACTIONBUDGET: $

PARENT NIGHTSHighland Middle School will host parentnights to inform and engage parents aboutthe curriuclum and provide information andtraining on how to assist the students.

PauletteCrouthers

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

ACTIONBUDGET: $

HOMELESSThe district will provide for the educationalsocial, and physical needs of homelessstudents in order to remove barriers forlearning. Students will be identified througha questionnaire used in the enrollmentprocess. To provide for the needs ofhomeless students, 1% of the Title Iallocation will be allocated and dividedappropriately between building.Action Type: Title I Schoolwide

SusanneJones,Counselor

Start:08/18/2014End:05/30/2015

Title I -­Materials&Supplies:

$2200.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $2200

Total Budget: $4200

Intervention: Technology equipment and training will be provided for the staff of Highland Middle Schoolto integrate into the instructional program to accommodate the different learning styles of all students.

Scientific Based Research: McKenzie. Walter. "Multiple Intelligences and Instructional Technology". InternationalSociety for Technology Education, 2005. Moallem. Mahnaz. "Accommodating Individual Differences in the Design ofOnline Learning Environments: A Comparative Study". Journal of Research and Technology, Volume 40 page 217,Winter 2007.

Actions PersonResponsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds

ISTEThe Highland School District will strive to reachgrade level skill mastery in technology as statedby the ISTE (International Society forTechnology in Education) and ARKSTE (ArkansasSociety for Technology in Education) standards.The ISTI Standards were adopted by theHighland School Board on 07/07/2005. Action Type: Technology Inclusion

AnnetteScribner,TechnologyCoordinator

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

DistrictStaffTeachers

ACTION BUDGET: $

CONFERENCES Annette Start:

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Teachers will be provided the opportunity toattend technology workshops and conferencessuch as the Hot Springs Technology Institute,the state's annual technology conference, whichoffers teachers and administrators the latest intechnology and training.Action Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Technology Inclusion

Scribner,TechnologyCoordinator

07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

DistrictStaffTeachers

ACTION BUDGET: $

I-­SAFEHighland School District will become an I-­Safedistrict and receive training which stressesinternet safety for students and teachers. Action Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Technology Inclusion

AnnetteScribner,TechnologyCoordinator

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

DistrictStaff ACTION BUDGET: $

APPSThe Highland Middle will purchase educationalApps for iPads to enhance instruction and meetthe individual learning needs of all students.

AnnetteScribner,TechnologyCoordinator

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

Title I -­Materials&Supplies:

$3000.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $3000

CLASSROOM COMPUTERSHighland Middle School will purchase a Lenovolaptop for each classroom to enhance andsupport instruction to ensure improved studentlearning and achievement and providesupplementary instructional tools.(33 @ $867)Action Type: Technology InclusionAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

AnnetteScriber,TechnologyCoordinator

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

Title I -­Materials&Supplies:

$35000.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $35000

PROGRAM EVALUATIONThe effective integration of technologythroughout the curriculum will be evaluated byadministrator walk-­through data, teacher lessonplans, and teacher observations and evaluations.In 2013-­14, administrators documentedtechnology use by teachers and students during87% of the observations.Action Type: Technology Inclusion

AnnetteScribner,TechnologyCoordinator

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

ACTION BUDGET: $

ODYSSEYWARE SOFTWAREHighland Middle School will purchaseOdysseyware software to utilize in classroomsso that teachers can individual instruction basedon the needs of each student. (ACTION:COORDINATION OF FUNDS)Action Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

Title VIState -­Materials&Supplies:

$4000.00

Title I -­Materials&Supplies:

$12000.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $16000

COMPUTER ACCESSORIES Highland Middle School will provide headphonesand mice for each computer to enable moreeffective classroom use.Action Type: Technology Inclusion

JonathanGotte,TechnologyCoordinator

Start:12/01/2014End:04/01/2015

DistrictStaff

Title I -­Materials&Supplies:

$5000.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $5000

Total Budget: $59000

Intervention: Highland Middle School will implement the Professional Learning Communities (PLC)model to create a culture of collaboration between staff and a continuous focus on student and adultlearning.

Scientific Based Research: DuFour, Richard and Eaker, Robert. "Professional Learning Communities at Work: Best

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Practices for Enhancing Student Achievement". Solution Tree, Bloomington, IN. 1998.

Actions PersonResponsible Timeline Resources Source of

Funds

PD THROUGH PLCSHighland Middle School will provide professionaldevelopment to all teachers through theProfessional Learning Communities (PLC) model.Participants will be familiar with the research onPLCs and how the concept in a school setting canpositively affect student achievement.Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal,KellyGoodson,AssistantPrincipal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

ACTIONBUDGET: $

PROFESSIONAL READINGThe District will provide professional books andmaterials to help build support and meet the needsof teachers through the implementation of theProfessional Learning Communities (PLC) model.These books and materials will be used byindividual teachers and for book studies withProfessional Learning Communities (PLC) teams toenhance student achievement in math. Action Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal,KellyGoodson,AssistantPrincipal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

District StaffTeachers ACTION

BUDGET: $

SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAMThe Highland Middle School teachers, staff, andadministrators will develop a school leadership teamcomprised of teachers and administrators whoseresponsibility will be to lead the various PLC teams.The leadership team will meet monthly with anadministrator to discuss instructional and buildingissues and assist in the decision-­making process.Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal,KellyGoodson,AssistantPrincipal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffDistrict StaffTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

PLC MEETINGSThe professional learning communities will becomprised of grade level teams as well as subjectarea teams. Grade level teams will meet weekly andthe subject area teams will meet monthly to reviewthe educational needs and progress of all students.PLC teams will file a Team Feedback-­DocumentationSheet in the office after each weekly or monthlymeeting.Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal,KellyGoodson,AssistantPrincipal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffDistrict StaffTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

SCHOOL CULTUREFaculty and staff will evaluate their school cultureand develop a shared mission, vision and valuestatements which support a high level of learningand expections for teachers and students. Themission statement will be posted school wide.Action Type: Collaboration

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffDistrict StaffTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

PROGRAM EVALUATIONThe Professional Learning Communities will beevaluated through teacher surveys, teacherobservations and evaluations, student surveys, bylooking at the number of students performing atgrade level or above in math, and studentachievment on state assessments.

PauletteCrouthers

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

ACTIONBUDGET: $

Total Budget: $0

Priority 2: To improve the literacy skills of all students.

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SupportingData:

1. The proficiency rates in literacy for the last three years on the Arkansas Benchmark Exam are asfollows: 5th Grade: 2012-­91% 2013-­82% 2014-­89% 6th Grade: 2012-­72% 2013-­79% 2014-­70% 7th Grade: 2012-­85% 2013-­83% 2014-­78% 8th Grade: 2012-­82% 2013-­76% 2014-­80%Analysis of the last three years of data indicate open response questions in Literary and Practicalstrands were the weakest performance areas for students. Economically disadvantaged and IEPstudents consistently scored below Non-­Disadvantaged and Non-­IEP students.

2. Percentile ranks in reading for the last three years on NRT are as follows: 5th Grade: 2012-­512013-­47 2014-­47 6th Grade: 2012-­48 2013-­52 2014-­49 7th Grade: 2012-­60 2013-­56 2014-­528th Grade: 2012-­54 2013-­58 2014-­55 Analysis of the last three years of data indicate a varianceof 4 percentiles or less with a slight improvement for grades 6 and 8 while grade 5 dropped 4percentiles from 2012 to 2014 and grade 7 dropped 8 percentiles from 2012 to 2014.Economically disadvantaged and IEP students consistently scored below Non-­Disadvantaged andNon-­IEP students.

3. The attendance rate for the last three years are as follows: 2009-­2010: 94.7% 2010-­2011:95.5% 2011-­2012: 96.1%

Goal All students in grades five, six, seven and eight will demonstrate proficiency in Literacy throughimprovement in Content and Practical Passage skills for reading, Content and Style skills for writing, andopen-­response skills for all areas.

Benchmark In the literacy performance category for 2014-­2015, 85% of the students in grades 5, 6, 7 and8 will score proficient.

Intervention: Highland Middle School teachers will revise current curriculum maps and pacing guides, vertically andhorizontally, based on current assessment data.

Scientific Based Research: Jacob, Heidi Hayes. "Mapping the Big Picture." ASCD, 1997, and English, Fenwick W."Deciding What to Teach and Test." Corwin Press,Inc., 2000. Carter, Lisa. "Total Instructional Alignment". SolutionTree, 2007.

Actions PersonResponsible Timeline Resources Source of

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ALIGNMENTAfter analyzing 2013-­2014 assessment data,teachers will adjust literacy curriculum and pacingguides to ensure that all necessary content isincluded and that greater emphasis is placed onareas of student weakness. Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

District StaffTeachers ACTION

BUDGET: $

PROGRAM EVALUATIONTeachers will maintain copies ofstandards/frameworks, curriculum alignmentdocuments, and lesson plans withstandards/frameworks documented in a portfolio.Teachers will display lesson plans on a clipboard inthe classroom, and the principal will check thestandards/frameworks weekly while in classrooms.During the 2013-­2014 school year, the principalreviewed and observed on a regular basis that allteachers maintained copies of theirstandards/frameworks, curriculum alignmentdocuments, and lesson plans withstandards/frameworks documented. All teacherswere turning in weekly lesson plans to the office atthe end of the 2013-­2014 school year.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Program EvaluationAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

DISAGGREGATE STATE TEST DATATeachers will collaborate in grade level and verticalgrouping in all curriculum areas to disaggregate testdata from the recent Benchmark and norm-­referenceexams and will modify the curriculum in an effort toclose the gap in achievement as well as promotebetter overall student achievement. (ACTION:COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT) Action Type: Alignment

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

District StaffTeachers ACTION

BUDGET: $

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Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: EquityAction Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Title I SchoolwideTLIHighland Middle School students will participate inThe Learning Institute (TLI) formative assessments.Assessments will occur throughout the year and willprovide data on student understanding andapplication of the literacy content standards. Resultsfrom each formative assessment will be used increating/adjusting remediation plans and providingindividualized instruction for all students.Action Type: AlignmentAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

PerformanceAssessments ACTION

BUDGET: $

DISAGGREGATE FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTDATATeachers will collaborate in grade level and verticalgroupings to disaggregate and discuss data receivedfrom formative assessments in order to re-­align andmodify instruction to positively impact studentachievement. Action Type: Alignment

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

TeachersACTIONBUDGET: $

Total Budget: $0

Intervention: Highland Middle School will provide a variety of instructional based programs, materials, andprofessional development opportunities to help promote individualized student learning and toimprove instructional strategies on all literacy objectives of the Common Core State Standards in eachgrade level 5-­8.

Scientific Based Research: National Reading Panel Report: Teaching Children to Read, 2002. Allen, Janet. "YellowBrick Roads: Shared and Guided Paths to Independent Reading". Stenhouse Publishers, 2000. & Harvey,Stephanie., Anne Goudvis. "Strategies That Work". Stenhouse Publisher, 2000. Tomlinson, Carol Ann. "How toDifferentiate Instruction in Mixed-­Ability Classrooms". Association for Curriculum Development, 2nd Edition, 2001.

Actions PersonResponsible Timeline Resources Source of Funds

AIPSStudents who do not show growth onthe PARCC Assessment in Literacy willhave an academic improvement planprovided by the Literacy teachers toremediate all areas that the student isnot achieving at a mastery level.(ACTION: TIMELY AND ADDITIONALASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS HAVINGDIFFICULTY MASTERING THESTANDARDS)Action Type: AIP/IRIAction Type: Technology InclusionAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffDistrict StaffTeachers

ACTION BUDGET: $

PD ABOVE REQUIRED 60Certified staff will have opportunties toparticipate in professional developmentworkshops or conferences and othertrainings related to instructionalcontent or practices above the required60 hours to improve student learningand achievement. Teachers mustdocument the completion of required60 and obtain approval from thebuilding principal.Action Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

Tracy Webb,FederalCoordinator

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

OutsideConsultantsTitle Teachers

ACTION BUDGET: $

HQTHighland School District will work toensure that all teachers and

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:

District StaffTeachers ACTION BUDGET: $

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paraprofessionals meet the HighlyQualified Teacher Standards asrequired by state and federalregulations in order to ensure studentlearning. The Highland School Districtwill make the parents aware of theprogress of the school in meeting thisrequirement. (ACTION: INSTRUCTIONBY HIGHLY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALSTAFF)Action Type: Title I Schoolwide

06/30/2015

RECRUIT AND MAINTAIN HQTHighland School District will strive toemploy teachers that meet HQT (HighlyQualified Teacher Standards) byincluding strategies such as competitivesalaries, in-­service opportunities,health benefits, and low pupil teacherratios, to enhance recruitment andretention of qualified teachers.(ACTION: STRATEGIES TO ATTRACTHIGHLY QUALIFIED STAFF)Action Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthersPrincipal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

ACTION BUDGET: $

REQUIRED PDAll teachers will complete sixty (60)hours of professional development andwill address areas of growth on theirProfessional Growth Plans. All hoursmust meet state guidelines and beapproved by the building principal.(ACTION: HIGH-­QUALITY ANDONGOING PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT)Action Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

Tracy Webb,ProfessionalDevelopmentCoordinator

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffTeachers

ACTION BUDGET: $

PROGRAM EVALUATIONThe professional development process,remediation/intervention programs,and hiring efforts will be reviewed andevaluated formatively and summativelythrough large and small groupdiscussions, as in teacher and gradelevel meetings, Professional GrowthPlan meetings between the principaland teacher, evaluation surveys, andschool performance on state mandatedassessments.Action Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Program EvaluationAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffTeachers

ACTION BUDGET: $

PD OPPORTUNITIESLiteracy teachers and teachers acrossthe curriculum will be provided theopportunity to attend the annualArkansas Curriculum Conference. Thisconference provides teachers a widerange of professional developmentopportunities including innovativetechnology, modern curriculum models,and a wide variety of professionaloutside consultants. This conferencewill enhance student achievement byproviding teachers with many tools topromote curriculum change.Action Type: Professional Development

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffTeachers

ACTION BUDGET: $

PLCSHighland Middle school will use the

Tonya Miller,SBMH

Start:07/01/2014 District Staff

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Professional Learning Communities(PLCs) model to review the educationalneeds and progress of any student whomay require additional educationalsupport. The teams will meet weeklyand monthly at specific times based ongrade levels to review the child’s dataand determine if he/she is respondingto the intervention or if a newintervention is required. Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Special Education

Coordinator End:06/30/2015

Teachers ACTION BUDGET: $

ACCELERATED READINGHighland Middle School will provideaccess to Accelerated Reading andSTAR Reading Assessment to providesupplementary tools for readinginstruction. Action Type: Special EducationAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

AnnetteScribner,TechnologyCoordinator

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

TeachersTeaching Aids

Title I -­PurchasedServices:

$5000.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $5000

TUTORINGHighland Middle School will implementa before and after school tutoringprogram in order to remediate all areasthat students are not achieving byproviding individualized instruction.Action Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers

Start:10/01/2014End:06/30/2015

TeachersTitle I -­EmployeeSalaries:

$6000.00

Title I -­EmployeeBenefits:

$2800.72

ACTIONBUDGET: $8800.72

SCHOOL NURSE Highland Middle School will provide afull-­time nurse to assist with themedical and social needs of students.(Megan Kulczycki FTE=1.0)

Tracy Webb,Superintendent

Start:10/01/2014End:05/30/2015

NSLA(State-­281) -­EmployeeBenefits:

$4830.00

NSLA(State-­281) -­EmployeeSalaries:

$22228.00

ACTIONBUDGET: $27058

COORDINATOR OF SERVICES FORAT-­RISK STUDENTSThe Highland School District willemploy a coordinator to identify at-­riskstudents and ensure availableresources are provided to addressstudent and family needs. Resourcescould include tutoring, supplies forhomeless students, referrals toprograms such as 504 or School BasedMental Health, communicating withparents and behavior intervention.(Kelly Reed -­ FTE=0.25) (ACTION:ACTION: TIMELY ASSISTANCE FORSTUDENTS) Action Type: AIP/IRIAction Type: Equity

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:08/18/2014End:05/30/2015

NSLA(State-­281) -­EmployeeBenefits:

$5259.96

NSLA(State-­281) -­EmployeeSalaries:

$21361.14

ACTIONBUDGET: $26621.1

PARENT LINK COMMUNICATIONAPPThe Highland School District willpurchase an application that will allow

Tracy Webb,Superintendent

Start:10/15/2014End:06/30/2015

Title VIState -­PurchasedServices:

$4000.00

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parents to access student grades,attendance information, teacherwebsites, and other school information.Alerts can also be sent regardingstudent progress and/or emergencysituations. This product will allowparents to be better informed and ableto communicate with school personnelregarding students and theirachievement.Action Type: Parental Engagement

ACTIONBUDGET: $4000

Total Budget: $71479.82

Intervention: Highland Middle School will implement the Professional Learning Communities (PLC)model to create a culture of learning among staff and students.

Scientific Based Research: DuFour, Richard and Eaker, Robert. "Professional Learning Communities at Work: BestPractices for Enhancing Student Achievement". Solution Tree, Bloomington, IN. 1998.

Actions PersonResponsible Timeline Resources Source of

Funds

PD THROUGH PLCSHighland Middle School will provide professionaldevelopment to all teachers using the ProfessionalLearning Communities (PLCs) model. Teachers willbe placed on Professional Learning Communities(PLCs) teams according to their grade level and orsubject area. Action Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

District StaffTeachers ACTION

BUDGET: $

PROFESSIONAL READINGThe District will provide professional books andmaterials to help build support and meet the needsof teachers through the implementation of theProfessional Learning Communities (PLCs) model.These books and materials will be used by individualteachers and for book studies with ProfessionalLearning Communities (PLCs) teams to enhancestudent achievement in literacy. Action Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

District StaffTeachers ACTION

BUDGET: $

LEADERSHIP TEAMThe Highland Middle School teachers, staff andadministrators will develop a leadership teamcomprised of teachers, instructional facilitator,counselor and an administrator which responsibilitywill be to lead the various PLC teams. The leadershipteam will meet monthly to improve instructional andteacher achievement. Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffDistrict StaffTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

PLC MEETINGSThe professional learning communities will becomprised of grade level teams as well as subjectarea teams. Grade level teams will meet weekly andthe subject area teams will meet monthly. PLC teamswill file a documentation form in the office after eachweekly or monthly meeting.Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Title I Schoolwide

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffDistrict StaffTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

PROGRAM EVALUATIONThe effectiveness of Professional LearningCommunities (PLC) will be evaluated byadministrator observation, teacher feedback,improved instructional practices and improvedstudent achievement. The principal observed all staffmembers participating in and contributing to teammeetings. Staff members collaborated throughout

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffDistrict StaffTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

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the school year to assist individual students and toimprove instructional practices. Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Special EducationAction Type: Title I SchoolwideTotal Budget: $0

Priority 3: To promote good nutritional and physical activity practices for a healthy lifestyle in all students.

SupportingData:

1. BMI data for the 2013-­2014 school year at Highland Middle School shows the following studentswere at risk of being overweight or actually overweight in grade 6. The total for the malepopulation was 50%, and the total for the female population was 45.1%. BMI data for the 2013-­2014 school year at Highland Middle School shows the following students were at risk of beingoverweight or actually overweight in grade 6. The total for the male population was 34.3, and thetotal for the female population was 38%. BMI data for the 2013-­2014 school year at HighlandMiddle School shows the following students were at risk of being overweight or obese in grades 6.The total for the male population was 27.9%, and the total for the female population was 31.6%.

2. The 2013-­14 School Health Index results relate that a need exists to provide bettercommunication of health and safety policy. Also a need exists to provide professionaldevelopment in areas dealing with injury and emergency health and safety issues of students andstaff.

3. Free and Reduced Price Meal Eligibility 2009-­2010: 62.9% 2010-­2011: 64.3% 2012-­2013: 66.7%2013-­2014:

Goal All Highland Middle School students participating in the BMI activity will improve their BMI classification,learning to live a healthier lifestyle through better nutritional and physical activity practices.

Benchmark BMI results for the 2014-­2015 school year will show a decline of at least one-­half percent.

Intervention: Highland School District will provide strategies and activities that encourage a more activelifestyle.

Scientific Based Research: Guidelines for School and Community Programs to Promote Lifelong Physical ActivityAmong Young People. MMWR, 1997. (cdc.gov/preview/mmwrhthml/00046823.htm)

Actions PersonResponsible Timeline Resources Source of

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PROGRAM EVALUATIONThe plan will be evaluated upon healthier student BMIreports. The plan will be evaluated by comparing thisyear's percentage of students classified as at risk of beingoverweight and acutally overweight with last year's BMIdata.BMI data comparing Highland Middle School studentsin 2011-­2012 to students in 2012-­2013 showed thepercentage of males being in danger of being overweightor actually overweight increased by 8.5% and femalesincreased by 2%. Action Type: Program EvaluationAction Type: Wellness

NancyFrench,Nurse

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

DistrictStaff ACTION

BUDGET: $

PHYSICAL EDUCATIONAll students will have sixty minutes of physical educationeach week provided by a certified physical educationteacher.Action Type: Wellness

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

ACTIONBUDGET: $

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENTParents will be encouraged to reduce the amount of timechildren spend watching television and playing videogames through participation in more activities whichrequire physical activity.Action Type: Wellness

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

DistrictStaff ACTION

BUDGET: $

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESHighland Middle School will promote a healthier lifestyleby encouraging students to participate in after schoolactivities provided by the school and community.Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Wellness

MartyNinemire,PhysicalEducationTeacher

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

DistrictStaffTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

SCHOOL LUNCHESHighland Middle School will be committed to providinghealthy, well-­balanced schoo lunches which follow sound

SheilaHollis,School

Start:07/01/2014End: ACTION $

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nutritional guidelines. Nutritionist 06/30/2015 BUDGET:

HEALTH EDUCATIONTeachers will provide information to students throughhealth and physical education classes on the benefits of ahealthier lifestyle through proper diet and exercise.

MartyNinemire,PE Teacher& MattKelley,HealthTeacher

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

ACTIONBUDGET: $

Total Budget: $0

Intervention: Highland School District will provide instruction and staff development opportunities topromote better student wellness and health.

Scientific Based Research: Guidelines for School Health Programs to Promote Lifelong Healthy Eating. MMWR,1996. (cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00042446.htm)

Actions PersonResponsible Timeline Resources Source of

Funds

PROGRAM EVALUATIONThe plan will be evaluated through student and staffsurveys to obtain the quality and effectiveness of theprograms. Principal and School Nurse documentedparticipation in professional training to promotebetter student wellness and health. In discussions inmeetings and through outcomes of the School HealthIndex Survey teachers and staff show a desire forcontinued professional development and training. Action Type: Program EvaluationAction Type: Wellness

NancyFrench,WellnessChairman

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

ACTIONBUDGET: $

STAFF DEVELOPMENTProvide staff development on items that promotehealthier lifestyle for students and staff includingnutrition, physical activity, first aid, recognizing andunderstanding health issues such as asthma,diabetes, obesity, unintentional injury, violence,tobacco use, etc.Action Type: CollaborationAction Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Wellness

NancyFrench,WellnessCoordinator

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

AdministrativeStaffCommunityLeaders

ACTIONBUDGET: $

COMMUNICATONHighland Middle School will communicate with staff,parents, and community about health and safetypolicies through medias such as informationalpackets, newsletters, parental meetings, and etc.Action Type: Parental EngagementAction Type: Wellness

PauletteCrouthers,Principal

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

ACTIONBUDGET: $

LUNCH STAFF TRAININGHighland Middle School school lunch staff will bepresented opportunities to receive training andinstruction in providing healthy and nutritious meals.Action Type: Professional DevelopmentAction Type: Wellness

SheilaHollis,Nutritionist

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

District StaffOutsideConsultantsTeachers

ACTIONBUDGET: $

Total Budget: $0

Goal Students will have access to resources and programs that promote a healthy and safelifestyle.

Benchmark For the 2014-­2015 school year, Highland Middle School will meet the needs of identified studentsthrough the use of the school-­based mental health student services program.

Intervention: Highland Middle School will meet the needs of specific students by providing a coordinated school-­wide mental health program.

Scientific Based Research:

Actions PersonResponsible Timeline Resources Source ofFunds

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OUTSIDE AGENCIESHighland Middle School will continue to team with outsideagencies such as NOVA, Hope Behavioral, Easter Seals, localchurches and community groups to meet the needs of thestudent population through activities such as counseling,mentoring, and other basic needs.

SusanneJones,SchoolCounselor

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

ACTIONBUDGET: $

BACKPACKS FOR KIDSEvery Friday, Highland Middle School will provide backpacksfilled with food and snacks for disadvantaged students tocombat childhood hunger. Also, personal hygiene products willbe included as needed.

NancyFrench,SchoolNurse

Start:07/01/2104End:06/30/2015

ACTIONBUDGET: $

COLLABORATIONHighland Middle School will collaborate with local mental healthagencies as well as other community groups to form a school-­based mental health team to provide prevention and earlyintervention of behavioral, social, emotional, and academicproblems of students.

BenCravens,SpecialServicesCoordinator

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

ACTIONBUDGET: $

PROGRAM EVALUATIONThe Coordinated School Health Program will be evaluatedthrough teacher/staff surveys. During the 2013-­14 school year,teacher surveys indicated that 92% of the staff agreed thatstudents participating in the program improved socially oracademically.

Tonya Miller,SchoolPsychologist

Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

ACTIONBUDGET: $

MENTAL HEALTH COORDINATORThe district will provide a coordinator for the school-­basedmental health program. The coordinator will oversee the day today operation of the program and coordinate activities with allother connected entities.

Ben Cravens Start:07/01/2014End:06/30/2015

ACTIONBUDGET: $

Total Budget: $0

Planning Team

Classification Name Position CommitteeClassroom Teacher Alicia Dean Language Arts/SS 6th Literacy-­Chair

Classroom Teacher Amanda Gates Science 7th Math

Classroom Teacher Angie Duncan Math 8th Math

Classroom Teacher Anna Crowe Science 6th Literacy

Classroom Teacher Beula Sharp Librarian Literacy

Classroom Teacher Carol Earles Language Arts/SS 5th Wellness

Classroom Teacher Carrie Bates Resource 5th-­8th Math

Classroom Teacher Cheryl Paul Language Arts/SS 6th Literacy

Classroom Teacher Courtney Arnold Keyboarding/Careers 8th Math

Classroom Teacher Dawn Trivitt Science 8th Math

Classroom Teacher Deanna Strobbe Science 5th Math

Classroom Teacher Hope Bruner Music 5th-­8th Math

Classroom Teacher Jody Boles English 8th Literacy

Classroom Teacher Kevin Grissom Social Studies 7th Literacy

Classroom Teacher Kevin McCandlis Math 6th Math

Classroom Teacher Lisa Harris Science & LA 5th Literacy

Classroom Teacher Martha McClure Science 6th Literacy

Classroom Teacher Marty Ninemire PE 5th-­8th Wellness

Classroom Teacher Matt Kelley Elective 7th-­8th Wellness

Classroom Teacher Michale Riggs Art 5th-­8th Literacy

Classroom Teacher Michelle Bryson Resource 5th-­8th Literacy

Classroom Teacher Misti Rush Math 6th Math

Classroom Teacher Patty Graham Instructional Facilitator Literacy

Classroom Teacher Rachel Stevens Social Studies 8th Literacy

Classroom Teacher Susan Adam English 7th Literacy

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Classroom Teacher Sylvia Clements Math & LA 5th Math

Classroom Teacher Taylor Cox Resource 5th-­8th Math

Classroom Teacher Ted Harris Math 5th Math

Classroom Teacher Teresa Flynn G.T. Teacher Math

Classroom Teacher Terry Phelps Math 7th Math Chair

Classroom Teacher Valerie Zaske Careers/Keyboarding 7th Literacy

District-­Level Professional Clint Shackelford Asst. Superintendent ACSIP

District-­Level Professional Rebecca Short LEA Supervisor ACSIP

District-­Level Professional Tracy Webb Superintendent ACSIP

Non-­Classroom Professional

StaffDena Shipley Speech Literacy

Non-­Classroom Professional

StaffNancy French School Nurse

Wellness

Chair

Non-­Classroom Professional

StaffSusanne Jones Counselor Wellness

Non-­Classroom Professional

StaffTonya Miller

Psychological Examiner/School Based Mental Health

CoordinatorACSIP

Non-­Classroom Professional

StaffWendy Smith Paraprofessional Wellness

Parent Jason Hale Parent Wellness

Parent Laci Williams Speech Pathologist Literacy

Principal Kelly Goodson Asst. Principal ACSIP

Principal Kelly Reed Dean of Students Wellness

PrincipalPaulette

CrouthersPrincipal ACSIP


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