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School Improvement Plan 2014-2015 2013-2014 through 2014-2015 School Improvement Plans remain in effect for two years, but a School Leadership Team may amend as often as necessary or appropriate. Draft Due: September 26, 2014 Final Copy Due: October 24, 2014
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School Improvement Plan

2014-2015 2013-2014 through 2014-2015

School Improvement Plans remain in effect for two years, but a School Leadership Team may amend as often as necessary or appropriate.

Draft Due: September 26, 2014 Final Copy Due: October 24, 2014

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River Gate Elementary School Contact Information

School: River Gate Elementary Courier Number: 590

Address:

15340 Smith Road Phone Number: 980-344-1000

Charlotte, NC 28273 Fax Number: 980-343- 1836

Learning Community South School Website: http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/rivergateES

Principal: Kimberly Odom

Learning Community Superintendent: Dennis Queen

River Gate Elementary School Improvement Team Membership From GS §115C-105.27: “The principal of each school, representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants assigned to the school building, and parents of children enrolled in the school shall constitute a school improvement team to develop a school improvement plan to improve student performance. Representatives of the assistant principals, instructional personnel, instructional support personnel, and teacher assistants shall be elected by their respective groups by secret ballot....Parents serving on school improvement teams shall reflect the racial and socioeconomic composition of the students enrolled in that school and shall not be members of the building-level staff.”

Committee Position Name Email Address Date

Elected

Principal Kimberly Odom [email protected] 6/2/2014

Assistant Principal Representative Cheryl Moran [email protected] 6/2/2014

Teacher Representative Casey Thomas [email protected] 6/2/2014

Inst. Support Representative L. Flowers [email protected] 6/2/2014

Teacher Assistant Representative Carrie Miller [email protected] 6/2/2014

Parent Representative Amanda Peterson [email protected] 6/2/2014

Parent Representative Casey Ellis [email protected] 6/2/2014

Parent Representative Brandie Harris [email protected] 6/2/2014

Parent Representative Aenoy Phommavongsay [email protected] 6/2/2014

Parent Representative

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Vision Statement

District: CMS provides all students the best education available anywhere, preparing every child to lead a rich and

productive life.

School: River Gate will be a place where learning is fun and students are constantly engaged. Through our efforts, we

will value our diversity and promote high standards for all learners. Collaborative efforts amongst all staff members and

continuous professional development will equip our staff to ensure that students experience the best educational

opportunities that will prepare them for their future endeavors. It is essential that we have a great classroom teacher for

every single child.

Mission Statement

District: The mission of CMS is to maximize academic achievement by every student in every school.

School: A school with a rigorous learning environment that promotes high expectations and meets the needs of our

diverse learners, while preparing them to compete globally.

River Gate Elementary Shared Beliefs

We believe that students are entitled to a high quality educational experience. We are charged with nurturing the whole

child: Academically and Socially. We believe that in order to prepare our students for middle school and beyond, they

must be challenged academically, exposed to the possibilities, and taught responsibility. We will engage our students,

parents and school community in this process. We will teach our students that setting goals and dreaming big are

important. We will teach them that failure is a part of life and the growth and maturation process; however, it’s important

that they learn from the failure in order to allow the growth to take place.

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What? Why?

Common Core

Curriculum

The Common Core Standards are internationally bench-marked. This means that our standards will compare favorably to standards of other countries. Additionally rigor and higher level thinking skills will be infused at a greater level using common core.

Literacy Literacy will include a balanced approach. Writing, Independent Reading, Word Work and Supported Reading and facilitated daily during the literacy block. River Gate continues to build classroom libraries to support balanced literacy. Lucy Calkins/ Columbia University’s Teacher’s College provides structure, training and resources for the facilitation of balance literacy in our school.

Math Math is presented to students with a core four approach. The four basic components include

Investigations and Core Instruction, Problem Solving, Math Workshop and Math Fluency. Math

Investigations is our primary source for facilitating math instruction, however, to meet the needs

of students, teachers will uses a myriad of resources to support instructional goals.

Science Science will include hands on experiences wherein students will learn fundamentals of scientific concepts and explore the depths of the concepts in the science lab. Additionally, 3rd through 5th grade students will present a science fair project to students and panels of judges to support 21st century skill development. Science instruction is enhanced with the Gator Garden, Science Presentations through Discovery Place, field trips and speakers.

Social Studies Social Studies gives our students insight into the world around them. Students are exposed to

local, state and national government, geography, history and economics through core

curriculum and project based learning.

Extracurricular We believe that students should have an opportunity to tap into their special interests and talents in order to prepare themselves for their future goals and aspirations. At River Gate, we

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activities offer Girls on the Run, Art Club, Student Council, National Elementary Honor Society, Chess Club Safety Patrol, GEMUN, Recycling Club and a variety of other clubs and organizations to support student interests.

Character Education 21st century learners must not only be equipped to face academic challenges, but social challenges as well. In order to do so, students receive classroom guidance lessons from the school counselor periodically. She focuses on positive character traits and anti-bullying. We want our students to feel confident and poised to handle conflicts with peers and potential social problems as they arise.

Special area classes In order to be healthy, well rounded students, they must have an opportunity to learn about

areas outside of their core classes. Music (vocal and band), Art, Physical Education, Spanish,

Technology and Science Lab are all offered to K-5 students.

Talent Development

and Special

Education

To address students’ needs adequately, students are screened through testing to determine if

Exceptional Children’s’ Services are needed. Once this is determined, students work with

professionals trained to address their specific needs.

Assessments Assessments are used as a teachers’ guide to determine what students need and how they

should respond to their needs. Quarterly assessments called CIAs (Common Interim

Assessments) are given and used to plan instructional groups for students.

Homework Homework is assigned as needed to students to reinforce concepts presented in class. It is

NOT designed to be a punishment, but an opportunity for enrichment. Students are expected to

read every night for at least 30 minutes.

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River Gate Elementary SMART Goals

Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.

Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of

proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper

supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours.

Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning environment free of

bullying and harassing behaviors.

Decrease the achievement gap between the highest performing and the two lowest performing subgroups as measured

by the North Carolina End-of-Grade test

At least 75% of our students will be proficient in reading as measured by the state EOG reading test.

River Gate Elementary Assessment Data Snapshot

Composite/Total

River Gate Elementary School

Teacher #

Enrolled # Tested %

Tested #

Level I %

Level I #

Level II %

Level II #

Level III %

Level III #

Level IV

%

Level

IV

#

Level V %

Level V # Level

III/IV/V % Level

III/ IV/V # Level

IV/V % Level

IV/V

School Total 1,005 1,005 100.00 159 15.82 224 22.29 139 13.83 335 33.33 148 14.73 622 61.89 483 48.06

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River Gate Elementary Profile

This narrative should include a description of student and staff demographics, recent achievement(s), and staff

qualifications.

River Gate Elementary was built in 2009. The school is located in southwest Charlotte near the South Carolina state line. River Gate met 21 of 21 AYP targets and we made expected growth according to the 2012 End of Grade results. The school has grown tremendously and it serves a very diverse population of students. Student enrollment is at 790. A broad range of socio-economic levels, ethnicity, and geographic locations are represented within the student population.

Demographics are as follows: Caucasian 36%, African-American 32%, Hispanic 23%, Asian 6%, American Indian .6%

other 2.4%. Approximately 39% of the students qualify for F/R lunch. Our student population includes 57 TD students, 42

SWD students, & 44 LEP students.

River Gate’s staff is experienced, dedicated, and enthusiastic, and includes 36 classroom teachers, 10 instructional

assistants, 1 assistant principal, 1 dean of students, 2 counselors, 1.5 art, 1.5 music, and 1.5 physical education teachers,

one Math Facilitator, and one Literacy Facilitator, 2 EC teachers, 1 Talent Development teacher, 1.5 English as a Second

Language teachers, and a Technology Associate. All teachers and instructional assistants are highly qualified. In order to

attract and retain quality teachers, we utilize a team approach to interviewing potential candidates and require candidates

to model a lesson with a group of students. Once teachers are hired, they are strategically placed on teams based on

students’ needs and the strengths of the teacher. Classes that need more intensive instruction have fewer students

assigned to better ensure they receive the targeted instruction needed.

During the 2013-2014 school year we will continue to implement instructional programs that promote student growth with

Response to Instruction, a Balanced Literacy Approach, Investigations Math, Lucy Calkins Writing, Inclusion, and

Remediation and Enrichment.

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Our students are our first priority, and it is our goal to provide the best instructional programs/teaching strategies that

promote increased student learning. Technology is infused in the classroom with the use of SMART technology, Discovery

Education video streaming, smooth boards, iPads, Ebeams, and other tools that make learning engaging and relevant for

our 21st century learners. In addition to our focused instructional program, we promote character education, the

Accelerated Reading Program, the Do the Right Thing program, Student Council and Girls on the Run.

River Gate is fortunate to have numerous volunteers and many corporate, church, and business sponsors who partner with

the school to enhance and maintain academic programs and initiatives.

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Strategic Plan 2018: For a Better Tomorrow

Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready Four focus areas:

I. College- and career-readiness II. Academic growth/high academic achievement

III. Access to rigor IV. Closing achievement gaps

Goal 2: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforce Five focus areas:

I. Proactive recruitment II. Individualized professional development

III. Retention/quality appraisals IV. Multiple career pathways V. Leadership development

Goal 3: Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses, faith-based groups and community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child Three focus areas:

I. Family engagement II. Communication and outreach

III. Partnership development

Goal 4: Promote a system-wide culture of safety, high engagement, cultural competency and customer service Five focus areas:

I. Physical safety II. Social and emotional health

III. High engagement IV. Cultural competency V. Customer service

Goal 5: Optimize district performance and accountability by strengthening data use, processes and systems Four focus areas:

I. Effective and efficient processes and systems II. Strategic use of district resources

III. Data integrity and use IV. School performance improvement

Goal 6: Inspire and nurture learning, creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship through technology and strategic school redesign

Four focus areas: I. Learning everywhere, all the time II. Innovation and entrepreneurship

III. Strategic school redesign IV. Innovative new schools

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SMART Goal (1): Duty Free Lunch for Teachers

Provide a duty-free lunch period for every teacher on a daily basis.

Strategic Plan Goal: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforce

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Retention

Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 7

At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5

Successful completion of Math I in grade 9

Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam

Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT

Data Used: Teacher Retention Data

Strategies (determined by what data)

Task

Task

Task (PD)

Point Person (title/name)

Evidence of Success (Student Impact)

Funding (estimated cost / source)

Personnel Involved

Timeline (Start—End)

Interim Dates

1. Employ a lunch monitor as soon as possible

Interview potential candidates

Make recommendation to HR manager

Kimberly Odom, Principal

Students are monitored at lunch by the lunch monitor

District Lunch Monitors

Mid first quarter

2. Utilize teacher assistants in the cafeteria during lunch

Create a schedule for rotating instructional assistants in order to provide additional support for their assigned grade level.

Provide training to instructional assistants so they will know the

Aenoy Phommavongsay, Dean of Students

Safe and orderly cafeteria environment

N/A Teacher Assistants

Aug.- June

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behavior expectations for students.

3. Utilize administrative team members to monitor the cafeteria during lunch room whenever possible

Kimberly Odom, Principal

Safe and orderly cafeteria environment

N/A Administrative Team

Aug.- June

4. Provide teachers with a comfortable environment where they can eat and dialogue with colleagues.

Arrange furniture and fixtures so that the lounge area is clean and comfortable.

Decorate the lunch area with positive quotes to support a positive school climate.

Kimberly Odom, Principal and Cheryl Moran, Assistant Principal and Aenoy Phommavongsay, Dean of Students

Increase in teacher morale as evidenced by teacher working conditions survey

N/A All Staff Aug.- June

SMART Goal (2): Duty Free Instructional Planning Time

Provide duty-free instructional planning time for every teacher under G.S. 115C-105.27 and -301.1, with the goal of proving an average of at least five hours of planning time per week, to the maximum extent that the safety and proper supervision of students may allow during regular student contact hours.

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Strategic Plan Goal: Recruit, develop, retain and reward a premier workforce, Optimize district performance and accountability by strengthening data use, processes and systems

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Teacher retention, data integrity and use

Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 7

At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5

Successful completion of Math I in grade 9

Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam

Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT

Data Used: Teacher Retention Data

Strategies (determined by what data) a. Task b. Task c. Task (PD)

Point Person (title/name)

Evidence of Success (Student Impact)

Funding (estimated cost / source)

Personnel Involved

Timeline (Start—End)

Interim Dates

1. Create a master schedule to include a 90 minute PLC/ Planning block with facilitators.

Aenoy Phommavongsay, Dean of Students

Grade level agendas and minutes from meetings. Instructional Lesson Plans.

N/A All Staff Aug.- June

2. Provide four 45 minute planning blocks and five 30 minute planning blocks throughout the week to discuss data and interventions.

Julie McKinney Math Facilitator and LaGina Flowers Literacy Facilitator

Data Driven Instruction. Improved assessment results.

N/A All Staff Aug.- June

SMART Goal (3): Anti-Bullying / Character Education

Provide a positive school climate, under CMS regulation JICK-R, by promoting a safe learning

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environment free of bullying and harassing behaviors.

Strategic Plan Goal: Cultivate partnerships with families, businesses, faith-based groups and community organizations to provide a sustainable system of support and care for each child

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Safety, family engagement

Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 7

At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5

Successful completion of Math I in grade 9

Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam

Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT

Data Used: School Survey Results

Strategies (determined by what data) d. Task e. Task f. Task (PD)

Point Person (title/name)

Evidence of Success (Student Impact)

Funding (estimated cost / source)

Personnel Involved

Timeline (Start—End)

Interim Dates

1. Bully Liaison / Bully-prevention

Emphasize educational programs

that promote positive student

behavior

Implement Anti-bullying plan

Provide instructional lessons to help identify bullying behaviors and teach strategies to avoid being a victim and bystander.

Promote character

Shary Huntley, School Counselor Kimberly Odom, Principal

Number of office referrals

for bullying reduced

Students report feeling safe

on Student Survey

N/A Shary Huntley

Quarterly/ Ongoing

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education Continue to implement character education awards

2. Character Education

Create Character Education Team

Employ Additional School Counselor to assist with classroom guidance lessons

Provide Character Education Assemblies with positive character messages

Use GNN to discuss Respectful, Responsible and Safe behaviors

Provide each classroom with a behavior matrix poster

Classroom teachers receive PD on how to handle discipline issues based on the matrix.

Shary Huntley, School Counselor Character Ed. Team

Students report feeling safe on Student Survey

N/A All Staff Quarterly/ Ongoing

3. Healthy Active Child 30 min.

Provide health instruction to students daily

Shary Huntley, Counselor

Students choosing healthy behaviors with food options and activities

N/A All Staff Daily

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4. School Health Team

Sponsor School Health Fair

Sponsor healthy activities for school staff members i.e. volley ball games, walk competitions, etc.

Mary Ward, PE Teacher

Teachers choosing healthy behaviors with food options and activities

Donations provided by community partners

School Health Team

Quarterly/ Ongoing

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SMART Goal (4): Decrease the achievement gap between the highest performing and the two lowest performing subgroups by 10% (from 20% to 18%) as measured by the North Carolina End-of-Grade test

Strategic Plan Goal: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement

Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 7

At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5

Successful completion of Math I in grade 9

Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam

Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT

Data Used: End of Grade Test Results

Strategies (determined by what data) g. Task h. Task i. Task (PD)

Point Person (title/name)

Evidence of Success (Student Impact)

Funding (estimated cost / source)

Personnel Involved

Timeline (Start—End)

Interim Dates

1. Differentiate Instruction

Develop PEP for students not performing on grade level

Provide book study on the topic of closing the achievement gap

Provide intensive reading for students

Create PLC to discuss strategies and intervention for students not performing on grade level

Julie McKinney Math Facilitator and LaGina Flowers Literacy Facilitator

Students will demonstrate growth on assessments

$500 School Funds, PTA and Community Donations District provided training

Classroom

& Support

Teachers

Admin.

Team

Literacy

Committee

Quarterly/ Ongoing

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Group students for ability- level instruction

Provide instructional time for remediation and enrichment

during the literacy and math block

2. Use RTI model to monitor

student progress through

universal screenings, benchmark

assessments, and ongoing

progress monitoring

Purchase universal screening programs to determine grade-level goals and student deficiencies

Use AIMSweb to progress monitor

Give teachers release time to create and administer common grade level assessments

Kimberly Odom, Principal, Cheryl Moran, Assistant Principal, Aenoy Phommavongsay, Dean of Student, Julie McKinney Math Facilitator and LaGina Flowers Literacy Facilitator and all teachers

Students will demonstrate growth on assessments

District provided universal screenings

Classroom

& Support

Teachers

Admin.

Team

Literacy

Committee

Quarterly/ Ongoing

3. Implement effective intervention

strategies and programs

Provide training on research- interventions

Provide time for small group

Kimberly Odom, Principal, Cheryl Moran, Assistant Principal,

Students will demonstrate growth on assessments

N/A Classroom

& Support

Teachers

Quarterly/ Ongoing

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re-teaching

Use all staff for small group intensive instruction

Aenoy Phommavongsay, Dean of Student, Julie McKinney Math Facilitator and LaGina Flowers Literacy Facilitator and all teachers

Admin.

Team

Literacy

Committee

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SMART Goal (5): At least 75% of our students will be proficient in reading as measured by the state EOG reading test which is an increase from 62.3%.

Strategic Plan Goal: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for

every child to graduate college- and career-ready

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement

Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 7

At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5

Successful completion of Math I in grade 9

Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam

Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT

Data Used: EOG Test results, MAP data, AIMSweb, Reading 3D

Strategies (determined by what data) j. Task k. Task l. Task (PD)

Point Person (title/name)

Evidence of Success (Student Impact)

Funding (estimated cost / source)

Personnel Involved

Timeline (Start—End)

Interim Dates

1. Continue to expand and

monitor an effective literacy

program

Create a master schedule that has a 120 minute block for literacy instruction

Create and complete literacy checklists of CCSS that have been taught.

Develop lesson plans that include the components of a balanced literacy program

Kimberly Odom, Principal, Cheryl Moran, Assistant Principal, Aenoy Phommavongsay, Dean of Student, Julie McKinney Math Facilitator and LaGina

100% of students have

sufficient time to practice

and master reading skills.

Students demonstrate growth on common assessments and progress

$5000 from school funds, PTA, District PD and Community Partners

Classroom Teachers Literacy Facilitators School Administrators

Quarterly/ Ongoing

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Create a master schedule that has a 90 minute planning block each week for each grade level

Create and monitor daily fluency practice for students who are struggling

Provide staff opportunities to attend quality literacy professional development training at the local, state, and national levels

Create quarterly common literacy assessments for each grade level

Provide students with a variety of reading genres

Purchase literacy materials

Provide research-based instructional materials for literacy

Provide technology to enhance literacy instruction and management of data

Flowers Literacy Facilitator and all teachers

monitoring tools.

2. Use RTI model to monitor

student progress through

universal screenings, benchmark

assessments, and on-going

Kimberly Odom, Principal, Cheryl Moran, Assistant

100% of students have

sufficient time to practice

and master reading skills.

District provided universal screenings

Classroom Teachers Literacy Facilitators

Quarterly/ Ongoing

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progress monitoring

Use AIMSweb to progress monitor

Implement effective intervention programs (RTI)

Purchase and provide training on research-based intervention programs

Provide staff with training on RTI components

Provide students who are strategic an additional 30 minutes a day of intensive small group instruction based on individual student need

Provide students who are intensive an additional 45 minutes of instruction with a supplemental reading program

Use all available staff for intervention instruction

Principal, Aenoy Phommavongsay, Dean of Student, Julie McKinney Math Facilitator and LaGina Flowers Literacy Facilitator and all teachers and Instructional Assistants

Students demonstrate growth on common assessments and progress monitoring tools.

$500 PTA for PD

School Administrators

3. Analyze data to determine

needs of students

Weekly meeting of teachers to analyze data

Provide staff development opportunities on data analysis

Provide opportunities for staff

Kimberly Odom, Principal, Cheryl Moran, Assistant Principal, Aenoy Phommavongs

100% of students have

sufficient time to practice

and master reading skills.

N/A Classroom Teachers Literacy Facilitators School Administrat

Quarterly/ Ongoing

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members to attend training on effective reading strategies at the local, state, and national levels.

ay, Dean of Student, Julie McKinney Math Facilitator and LaGina Flowers Literacy Facilitator and all teachers

Students demonstrate growth on common assessments and progress monitoring tools.

ors

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SMART Goal (6):

Strategic Plan Goal:

Strategic Plan Focus Area:

Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 7

At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5

Successful completion of Math I in grade 9

Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam

Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT

Data Used:

Strategies (determined by what data) m. Task n. Task o. Task (PD)

Point Person (title/name)

Evidence of Success (Student Impact)

Funding (estimated cost / source)

Personnel Involved

Timeline (Start—End)

Interim Dates

1.

2.

3.

4.

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Mastery Grading Procedures Plan – Required for All Schools

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready.

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement

Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 7

At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5

Successful completion of Math I in grade 9

Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam

Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT

Data Used: EOG results, Common Assessment results, MAP data, Reading 3D data, AIMSweb data

Strategies (determined by what data) p. Task q. Task r. Task (PD)

Point Person (title/name)

Evidence of Success (Student Impact)

Funding (estimated cost / source)

Personnel Involved

Timeline (Start—End)

Interim Dates

1. Common assessments

Students will be given a minimum of 4 Pre- and post- assessments created in School Net aligned to objectives

Students will be given the opportunity to reloop and retest if they receive a score of less than 85%

Julie McKinney-Math Facilitator and LaGina Flowers-Literacy Facilitator

Copies of Assessments, Assessment results, Data notebooks

District provided program

Facilitators Classroom Teachers Administrators

Aug.- June Ongoing

2. Data disaggregation

Each team will meet on a weekly basis with facilitators to analyze data to plan for instruction.

Julie McKinney-Math Facilitator and LaGina Flowers-Literacy

Data Trackers, Data Analysis Forms, PLC meeting notes

N/A Facilitators Classroom Teachers Administrators

Aug.- June Ongoing

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Facilitator

3. Flexible grouping

Based on the analysis of data, students will be placed in flexible learning groups for daily A.I.G. time

Classroom Teachers

PLC meeting notes N/A Facilitators Classroom Teachers Administrators

Aug.- June Ongoing

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Mastery Grading Procedures Plan – Required for All Schools

Strategic Plan Goal: Goal 1: Maximize academic achievement in a personalized 21st-century learning environment for every child to graduate college- and career-ready.

Strategic Plan Focus Area: Academic growth/high academic achievement

Navigator Pathway: Enter Kindergarten ready Advanced Reading in K-2 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 3 At/Above Grade Level in

Reading/Writing Grade 7

At/Above Grade Level in Math Grades 3-5

Successful completion of Math I in grade 9

Take and pass at least 1 AP/IB/Post-Secondary class & exam

Score 1550 on SAT or 22 on ACT

Data Used: EOG results, Common Assessment results, MAP data, Reading 3D data, AIMSweb data

4. Additional learning opportunities

Students will make test corrections after every test.

Students will receive additional instruction during the A.I.G. time or in small group instruction prior to retesting.

Students will retest with the opportunity to earn a minimum of 84% on the retest.

Julie McKinney-Math Facilitator and LaGina Flowers-Literacy Facilitator Classroom Teachers

PLC agendas and notes N/A Facilitators Classroom Teachers Administrators

Aug.- June Ongoing

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5. Late and make-up work A student who misses

homework or other assignments or due dates because of absences, whether excused or unexcused, will be allowed to make up the work. Arrangements for completing the work will be made within five school days of the student’s return to school. Arrangements will include a schedule for completion of the work. The teacher will initiate the contact with students regarding such

In all circumstances, homework and other assignments will be accepted, even when turned in after the designated due date. Credit for late work shall be awarded according to the following guidelines: 1. If the student was present in class on the due date, the work may be given less credit. 2. If the student was not present in class on the due date because of an excused absence, full credit must be given for the completed work. 3. If the student was not present in class on the due date because of an unexcused

Kimberly Odom, Principal, Cheryl Moran, Assistant Principal, Aenoy Phommavongsay, Dean of Students Classroom teachers

Staff Handbook, Staff Meeting and PLC agendas and notes

N/A Facilitators Classroom Teachers Administrators

Aug.- June Ongoing

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absence, the work may be given less credit.

6. Grade reporting

Teachers will be given a minimum of 10 days to post grades to PowerSchool.

Kimberly Odom, Principal, Cheryl Moran, Assistant Principal, Aenoy Phommavongsay, Dean of Students Classroom Teachers

Monitoring Plan N/A Facilitators Classroom Teachers Administrators

Aug.- June Ongoing

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River Gate Elementary School - 600 Waiver Requests

Request for Waiver

1. Insert the waivers you are requesting

Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size (grades 4-12) [required for all schools with grades 4-12]

2. Please identify the law, regulation or policy from which you are seeking an exemption.

115C-301 (c and d) Maximum Teaching Load and Maximum Class Size [required for all schools with grades 4-12]

3. Please state how the waiver will be used.

Class size will be adjusted to address student individual instructional needs through flexible grouping of students in the

most effective utilization of teaching teams. Maximum teaching load will be used to allow teachers in specific areas of

the curriculum to teach students designated for specific skill needs and to address the large number of students

requesting elective classes.

4. Please state how the waiver will promote achievement of performance goals.

This waiver will allow more flexibility in grouping students to meet their abilities and needs and thus should enhance their achievement on the performance goals.

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Approval of Plan

Committee Position Name Signature Date

Principal Kimberly Odom 8/28/2014

Assistant Principal Representative Cheryl Moran 8/28/2014

Teacher Representative Casey Thomas 8/28/2014

Inst. Support Representative L. Flowers 8/28/2014

Teacher Assistant Representative Carrie Miller 8/28/2014

Parent Representative Brandie Harris 8/28/2014

Parent Representative Amanda Peterson 8/28/2014

Parent Representative Casey Ellis 8/28/2014

Parent Representative Aenoy Phommavongsay 8/28/2014

Parent Representative

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Quarter 2 Review

Committee Position Name Signature Date

Principal

Assistant Principal Representative

Teacher Representative

Inst. Support Representative

Teacher Assistant Representative

Parent Representative

Parent Representative

Parent Representative

Parent Representative

Parent Representative

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Quarter 3 Review

Committee Position Name Signature Date

Principal

Assistant Principal Representative

Teacher Representative

Inst. Support Representative

Teacher Assistant Representative

Parent Representative

Parent Representative

Parent Representative

Parent Representative

Parent Representative

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Quarter 4 Review

Committee Position Name Signature Date

Principal

Assistant Principal Representative

Teacher Representative

Inst. Support Representative

Teacher Assistant Representative

Parent Representative

Parent Representative

Parent Representative

Parent Representative

Parent Representative


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