2013-16 Executive Summary
School Improvement Plan
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
AdvancED Standards
FCS Departments
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for Learning
Resources and Support Systems
Using Results for Continuous Improvement
Academics & Accountability
Educational Leadership
Facilities and Operations
Finance and Operations
Food and Nutrition Services
Continuous Improvement Goal
Focus on classroom instruction by:
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Planning & implementing research –based
instructional strategies;
Working in collaborative planning teams
to leverage the “collective IQ” of our
faculty; and,
Analyzing disaggregated data from
multiple assessments of student learning
to continuously improve instruction and move
each student’s learning to a higher level.
Human Resources
Public Information and Communications
School Safety and Discipline
Special Education
Student Support Services
Superintendent
Technology and Information Services
Transportation
AdvancED Standards
Support from FCS Department(s)
Standard 3: Teaching & Assessing for
Learning
Academics & Accountability --- Specifically ELL
Coordinator --- and Special Education: To help
provide professional learning for general
education teachers, and special education and ELL
teachers, on best instructional practices for
meeting these students’ learning needs.
Indicator 3.3: Teachers engage students in their
learning through instructional strategies that
ensure achievement of learning expectations.
Indicator 3.5: Teachers participate in
collaborative learning communities to improve
instruction and student learning.
Indicator 3.2: Curriculum, instruction, and
assessment are monitored and adjusted
systematically in response to data from multiple
assessments of student learning and an
examination of professional practice.
Academics & Accountability --- To continue to
provide professional learning and support for
helping our teachers understand how to design
and implement performance-based tasks and
assessments.
Human Resources, Academics & Accountability,
and Special Education--- Continue to provide the
personnel allotments needed to effectively work
with and meet the needs of our growing English
Language Learners, Students with Disabilities, and
Economically Disadvantaged students
populations.
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AdvancED Standards
Annual School Improvement Plan
(check all that apply)
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
X
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
MATH
Teaching & Assessing for Learning

Skills checks (6th, 7th, and 8th
grades)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
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If students practice skills
repeatedly, then they will
be able to demonstrate
mastery of those skills on
the Spring 2014 CRCT.
Throughout
the 2013-2014
School Year
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All math teachers.

Skills checks will be
given on average
twice per month and
students will receive
feedback on each
performance.

Skills check pretest
was given at the
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
Annual School Improvement Plan
(check all that apply)
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
X
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
MATH
Teaching & Assessing for Learning
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
Math Literacy classes (6th, 7th
& 8th grades)
Co-taught classes (ELL &
Special Ed. --- 6th , 7th, and 8th
grades)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)

If students in subgroups
receive extra support in the
form of an additional math
class and/or an additional
teacher, they will improve
their math achievement and
perform at a higher level on
the Spring 2014 CRCT.
beginning of the year
and the same
assessment will be
given at the mid and
end points of the
year.
Throughout the
2013-2014 School
Year

All math teachers and
co-teachers (ELL &
Special Ed)

Literacy teachers will
communicate about
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
Annual School Improvement Plan
(check all that apply)
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
X
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)

MATH
Teaching & Assessing Learning
Pre and Post Test analysis
(6th grade)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)

If teachers analyze test data
for each unit and adjust
instruction accordingly,
students will improve their
math achievement and
perform at a higher level on
the Spring 2014 CRCT.
student progress to
flexibly move
students based upon
their needs. Primary
math teachers will
recommend literacy
for struggling
students.
Throughout the
2013-2014 School
Year

6th grade math
teachers will
administer a pre and
post-test for each unit
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
Annual School Improvement Plan
(check all that apply)
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
X
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)

MATH
Teaching & Assessing for Learning
Manipulatives and webbased tools (7th grade)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)

If teachers place a strong
emphasis on manipulatives
(hands-on and virtual) then
students will improve their
math achievement and
perform at a higher level on
the Spring 2014 CRCT.
Throughout
the 2013-2014
School Year –
2nd Semester
and adjust instruction
to fill gaps and
provide enrichment
as needed.

7th grade math
teachers
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
Annual School Improvement Plan
(check all that apply)
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
X
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
MATH
Teaching & Assessing For Learning

Journals (8th grade)

Performance-based Tasks
(7th and 8th grades)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)

If students are required to
solve non-routine problems
and explain their reasoning
on a regular basis, they will
improve their math
achievement and perform
at a higher level on the
Spring 2014 CRCT.

8th grade math
teachers will average
at least one journal
entry per week.

All 7th and 8th grade
math teachers will
include at least one
PB Task in each unit.
Rubrics will be used
to assess student
Throughout the
2013-2014 School
Year
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
Annual School Improvement Plan
(check all that apply)
X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
(“If…then...” Statements)
mastery and progress.
6th & 7th Gr. Language Arts
6th & 7th Grade Language Arts
6th & 7th Grade Language Arts
LANGUAGE ARTS
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Text to text Comparison

Citing evidence while
writing and reading
**We will use graphic organizers and
diagrams while implementing both**
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?

If we use graphic
organizers and diagrams to
compare one text to
another, then students will
be able to connect central
ideas and themes across
6th & 7th Gr. ELA
Students'
performance will
be evaluated at the
end of each unit
through
summative
assessments or
projects. We will

Sixth & seventh grade
ELA teachers are
responsible for the
implementation of the
actions, strategies,
and interventions.

From the PGMS
administration, we
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
Teaching & Assessing for Learning
multiple genres.

If we provide students with
the tools and the instruction
to cite evidence from a
variety of text and media
sources, then students will
be able to prove and
support their ideas while
reading, writing, and
speaking.
monitor and
evaluate results
with pre/post
tests, summative
evaluations,
writing
evaluations,
performance
tasks, and
frequent formative
assessments.
would like time to
collaboratively plan
and time to evaluate
writing assessments.
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
Annual School Improvement Plan
(check all that apply)
X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
(“If…then...” Statements)
LANGUAGE ARTS
Teaching & Assessing For Learning
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
8th Grade Language Arts
8th
Grade Language Arts

8th Grade ELA
Graphic Organizers
8th Grade Language Arts


Higher-order questioning
(open-ended questions)
Close Reading/Citing
evidence from a text

If we use graphic
organizers as an
instructional tool for
literary elements, then
students will be able to
Students'
performance will
be evaluated at the
end of each unit
through
summative

8th grade ELA
teachers

Collaborative
planning time

Time to grade mock
writing tests and
analyze results as a
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
analyze and explain the
relationship between the
characters, setting, conflict,
themes, and plot
development.
LANGUAGE ARTS
Teaching & Assessing For Learning

If we use higher-order
questioning strategies, then
students will be able to
make inferences and
support their ideas while
reading, writing, and
assessments and
performancebased projects.
We will monitor
and evaluate
results with
pre/post tests,
summative
writing
assessments,
school district
collaborative team.
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior

Teaching & Assessing for Learning
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
speaking.
LANGUAGE ARTS
School Year: 2013 - 2014
If we use CLOSE reading
strategies and require
students to cite evidence,
then students will be able
to support an analysis of
what the text says, as well
as make inferences drawn
from the text.
evaluations,
formative
assessments, and
performancebased
assessments.
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
Annual School Improvement Plan
(check all that apply)
X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
(“If…then...” Statements)
6th Grade Science
6th Grade Science

LANGUAGE ARTS
Teaching & Assessing for Learning
Incorporate frequent
vocabulary checks for
understanding using:
Pre/Post Tests and
Summarizing and Closing
activities such as closure
cube, ticket out the door,
Magnet summary and
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?

6th Grade Science

If the teachers incorporate
frequent vocabulary checks
for understanding then the
students will increase
vocabulary competency
6th Gr. Science
Assess students
with weekly
vocabulary
assessments and
daily monitoring
6th Grade Science
Teachers are
responsible for
implementing
strategies and
monitoring students’
performances and
progress on
mastering the
vocabulary and the
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
Annual School Improvement Plan
(check all that apply)
X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
SCIENCE
Teaching & Assessing for Learning
Field Trip to 4-H Wasega
Center in Dahlanega, Ga.

Use of Quizlet with visual
aids in flashcards.

Performance Based
Assessments with
connections to real world
and interdisciplinary units.
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
blooming sentences.

School Year: 2013 - 2014
and teachers will be able to
more readily identify
struggling students.

If teachers provide
students with academically
oriented, real life
experiences such as a field
trip to Wasega 4-H Center,
then students will have
more experiences that
provide avenues to better
through class
observations and
closing and
summarizing
activities.
Field trip to
Wasega 4-H
Center will be
planned for
Spring 2014.


standards.
6th Grade Science
teachers are
responsible for
planning and
implementing the
trip.
Students are
responsible for
registering on Quizlet
and reviewing
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
Annual School Improvement Plan
(check all that apply)
X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)

Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
comprehend the standards
(Spenger 2013).

If students use Quizlet to
review and learn
vocabulary, then they will
have a visual and accessible
tool to use anywhere there
is internet connection.
Students register
for Quizlet during
the month of
August and
practice
vocabulary with
visual images
throughout the
year.

If teachers develop and
create performance-based
Performancebased assessments
EPALS Project: Global
outreach to other classrooms
based on weather unit.
SCIENCE
vocabulary regularly.

Teachers are
responsible for
modeing and
implementing
performance-based
assessments per
PGMS guidelines.

6th Grade Science
teachers will
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X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
Teaching & Assessing For Learning
assessments that are
connected to the real world
and interdisciplinary in
content, then the students
will find more relevancy to
Earth Science and their
other subjects.

If students communicate
and make a real world
connection with other
students outside of GA
will be modeled
during September
& October 2013
and practiced with
students from
October thru May.
collaborate with
EPALS classrooms to
form lasting
connections and
enhance students’
learning.
EPALS project will
be part of the
Weather unit
during Spring
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Annual School Improvement Plan
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X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
then they will be more
culturally aware and
sensitive to other students
of all different backgrounds
and cultures.
7th Grade Science



In Literacy Classes --- Focus
on different Science domains
Vocabulary Strategy: Use
Foldables on a more
frequent basis with students.
For ELL students and
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
SCIENCE
Teaching & Assessing For Learning
School Year: 2013 - 2014
semester.
7th Grade Science
7th Grade Science

If each Science teacher takes
responsibility for teaching
and enhancing the content
of a CRCT Science domain
in Literacy class, and uses
7th Gr. Science
Throughout 20132014 School Year

Bohn - Genetics

Galligan –
Cells/human body

Kulikowski -
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Annual School Improvement Plan
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X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Teaching & Assessing For Learning

For ELL students and
Students with Disabilities --Implement the use of
graphic organizers on a
more frequent basis
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
Students with Disabilities --Increase student
accountability for mastering
the standards with increased
co-teacher support in
Science classes
SCIENCE
School Year: 2013 - 2014
different instructional
strategies to help students
analyze informational text,
then students will improve
their science achievement
and perform at a higher
level on the Spring 2014
CRCT.

If students create Foldables
with key vocabulary terms
& student-created
Evolution

Witalis –
Biomes/Ecosystems

All 7th Grade Science
teachers
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X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
illustrations on a more
frequent basis, then
improved mastery of
science vocabulary will
occur and students will
improve their science
achievement and perform
at a higher level on the
Spring 2014 CRCT.
SCIENCE
Teaching & Assessing For Learning

2014 School Year

If ELL students and
Students with Disabilities
Throughout 2013-
All 7th Grade Science
teachers and coteachers
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X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
are placed in co-taught
science classes with an ELL
teacher or special ed.
teacher co-teaching in each
respective class, then
students will improve their
science achievement and
perform at a higher level on
the Spring 2014 CRCT.
SCIENCE
Teaching & Assessing For Learning

If Science teachers
emphasize the use of
graphic organizers with
2014 School Year

Throughout 2013-
All 7th Grade Science
teachers
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X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
SCIENCE
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
students on a more
frequent basis to help
students organize their
thoughts and learning, then
students will improve their
science achievement and
perform at a higher level on
the Spring 2014 CRCT.
2014 School Year,
with an emphasis
in Literacy classes
and reinforced in
Science classes.
Teaching & Assessing For Learning
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Annual School Improvement Plan
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X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
8th Grade Science


SCIENCE
More use of informational
texts (to use for citing
evidence from) for writing
assignments in Science
classes.
Increased focus on creating
and implementing more
performance-based tasks
and assessments.
8th Grade Science
8th Grade Science

If students use articles as
evidence to support their
ideas in performance-based
tasks and assessments, then
students will improve their

All 8th Grade Science
teachers, utilizing pre
and post tests.

8th Grade Science
8th Grade Science
Throughout the
2013-2014 School
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X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
Teaching & Assessing for Learning

Creation of a new 8th grade
Literacy Science class for
students who are struggling
in Science.

Creation of a new
Connections Science
Enrichment class for 8th
grade students. Students
who failed the Science CRCT
in the 7th grade will take this
class during the year, along
with other students who are
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
science achievement and
perform at a higher level on
the Spring 2014 CRCT &
EOCT.
Year
Teachers need time to
collaborate and create
Science performancebased assessments.


If ELL students and
Students with Disabilities
who are struggling in
Science have the
opportunity to participate
in the new Literacy Science
Throughout the
Ability for Science
teachers to move
students in and out of
these classes as
individual students’
progress is assessed
and monitored.
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Annual School Improvement Plan
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X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
SCIENCE
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior

Focus on the use of higher
order questions more
frequently in class
discussions with students in
order to allow students to
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
identified by their Science
teacher this year as
benefitting from taking this
class. Different approaches
to teaching Science will be
utilized in this Connections
class.
Teaching & Assessing For Learning
School Year: 2013 - 2014

class and/or the new
Connections Science
Enrichment class, then
these students will have
“the gift of time” and more
opportunities to improve
their science achievement
and perform at a higher
level on the Spring 2014
CRCT & EOCT.
2013-2014 School
Year
If teachers plan for and use
higher order questions in
Throughout the
2013-2014 School

Good and frequent
communication
between Literacy
Science teacher,
Connections Science
Enrichment class
teacher, and 8th Grade
Science teachers.

8th Grade Science
teachers

8th Grade Science
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X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
SCIENCE
Teaching & Assessing For Learning
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Provide more opportunities
for students to design
Science labs and create
procedures for carrying out
these labs.
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
utilize their critical thinking
skills on a regular basis.

School Year: 2013 - 2014

their class discussions more
frequently, then students
will have more
opportunities to use their
critical thinking skills to
understand the Science
concepts at a deeper level.
If students actively
participate in lab design
and procedures while
utilizing the scientific
process in performancebased tasks, then students
Year
teachers need time to
collaborate to design
labs that require
students to use higher
order thinking skills.
Throughout the
2013-2014 School
Year
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Annual School Improvement Plan
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X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)

Teaching & Assessing For Learning
Focus on evidence-based
writing opportunities for
students
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
will improve their science
achievement and perform
at a higher level on the
Spring 2014 CRCT & EOCT.
6th Grade Social Studies
SCIENCE
School Year: 2013 - 2014

6th Grade Social Studies
6th Grade SS
6th Grade Social Studies

If teachers create and
implement evidence-based
writing opportunities for
students, then they will
This strategy will
be implemented
throughout the
2013-2014 school
year, and teachers

6th Grade Social
Studies teachers

Resources Needed:
Additional
information on
evidence-based
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Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
SCIENCE
Teaching & Assessing For Learning
7th Grade Social Studies

Focus on utilizing Graphic
Organizers on a more
frequent basis.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
gain a deeper knowledge
and understanding of the
6th grade Social Studies
content, develop better
writing skills, and improve
their social studies
achievement and perform
at a higher level on the
Spring 2014 CRCT.
7th Grade Social Studies
 If teachers use more
graphic organizers with
will use unit
assessments to
measure progress
and student
understanding.
7th Grade SS
This strategy will
be implemented
during the 20132014 school year.
7th Grade SS
writing prompts
7th Grade Social Studies
 7th Grade Social
Studies teachers
 Resources Needed:
Examples of different
kinds of graphic
organizers
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X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
SCIENCE
Teaching & Assessing For Learning
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
Students with disabilities,
English language learners
and Economically
disadvantaged students to
help these students better
organize and make
meaning of the information
and concepts they are
learning, then struggling
students in these
subgroups will improve
their social studies
achievement and perform
teachers will
measure progress
through unit
summative
assessments, the
winter 7th Grade
Social Studies
Benchmark Exam
and CRCT results.
8th Grade SS
8th Grade Social Studies
 8th Grade Social
Studies teachers
 Resources Needed:
Additional
information on types
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X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
8th Grade Social Studies
SOCIAL STUDIES

Focus on giving students
more Performance-based
Tasks and Assessments

Focus on utilizing Graphic
Organizers on a more
frequent basis.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
at a higher level on the
Spring 2014 CRCT.
8th Grade Social Studies
 If teachers create and
implement more
Performance-based Tasks
and Assessments, then
students will have a deeper
knowledge and
understanding of Georgia
Studies, and will improve
their social studies
This strategy will
be implemented
during the 1st
semester and 8th
Grade SS teachers
will use the FCS
winter
Performancebased assessment
to measure
students’
progress.
This strategy will

of PBA and writing
prompts.
Resources Needed:
Examples of different
kinds of graphic
organizers.
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AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
be implemented
during the 20132014 school year.
8th Grade SS
teachers will
measure progress
through unit
summative
assessments and
the winter 8th
Grade Social
Studies
Benchmark Exam.
8th Grade Spanish
 8th Grade Spanish
Teachers
 Resources Needed:
Examples of different
writing strategies,
such as writing
(“If…then...” Statements)
Teaching & Assessing For Learning

achievement and perform
at a higher level on the
Spring 2014 CRCT.
If teachers use more
graphic organizers with
Students with disabilities,
English language learners
and Economically
disadvantaged students to
help these students better
organize and make
meaning of the information
and concepts they are
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
SOCIAL STUDIES
Teaching & Assessing For Learning
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
learning, then struggling
students in these
subgroups will improve
their social studies
achievement and perform
at a higher level on the
Spring 2014 CRCT.
8th Grade Spanish
 If Foreign Language
frames and summary
frames.
8th Gr. Spanish
This strategy will
be implemented
throughout the
2013-2104 school
year. Results will
be measured

All Connections
teachers
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
Annual School Improvement Plan
(check all that apply)
X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
8th Grade Spanish
SOCIAL STUDIES
Teaching & Assessing For Learning

Focus on implementing
more and different kinds of
writing strategies in class
assignments and on
assessments
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
teachers implement more
reading and writing
strategies to help access
student knowledge of
culture and current events,
then students will develop
better writing skills and be
able to write more complex
sentences that include
evidence and citations in
their writing.
midyear with the
8th Grade Georgia
Writing Test and
also through the
Foreign Language
Midterm, which
will be
administered in
January.

Resources Needed:
Examples of different
kinds of graphic
organizers…..collabor
ative planning time
allotted
weekly…..time to
collaborate with core
content
teachers…..more
examples of Projectbased learning
experiences,
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
Throughout the
2013-2014 School
Year
SOCIAL STUDIES
Teaching & Assessing For Learning
School Year: 2013 - 2014

Performance-based
assessments, and
differentiation
strategies
If teachers analyze data to
monitor students’
understanding and mastery
of the concepts being
studied, then teachers can
adjust the instruction
accordingly so that more
students master the
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
Annual School Improvement Plan
(check all that apply)
X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
standards.
SOCIAL STUDIES

Analyze classroom Pre and
Post Assessment Data

Project-based Learning and
Performance-based
Assessments in all classes

Focus on implementing
research-based
Differentiation strategies.
Teaching & Assessing For Learning

If teachers use Projectbased Learning and
Performance-based
assessments, students will
develop a deeper
knowledge and
understanding of the
curriculum and a better
retention rate of concepts
studied through authentic
experiences.
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
Annual School Improvement Plan
(check all that apply)
X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)


SOCIAL STUDIES
Teaching & Assessing For Learning
Use of various graphic
organizers
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)

If teachers use a variety of
differentiation strategies to
meet various student needs,
then students will improve
their mastery of the
standards.

If teachers use graphic
organizers as a strategy to
link information, then
students will comprehend
and organize ideas more
Collaborative Planning
Team meetings on a weekly
basis
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
effectively.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE
If teachers actively
participate in weekly
collaborative planning
teams, then students will
benefit from improved
instruction and authentic
learning experiences.
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
Teaching & Assessing For Learning
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Teaching & Assessing for Learning
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
CONNECTIONS CLASSES
Teaching & Assessing For Learning
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
CONNECTIONS CLASSES
Teaching & Assessing For Learning
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
CONNECTIONS CLASSES
Teaching & Assessing For Learning
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
CONNECTIONS CLASSES
Teaching & Assessing for Learning
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
AdvancED Standards
(check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
Using Results for
Continuous Improvement
Annual School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing
research-based strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ”
of our faculty; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning to
continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning to a higher level.
SMART Goals: (1) Increase Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) for grade level cohort groups in each
core subject area --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies. (2) Increase subgroup
populations’ --- Students with Disabilities, English Language Learners & Economically Disadvantaged
Students --- Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) in Science & Social Studies. (3) Increase the
percentage of students that exceed the standards on the CRCT at all three grade levels (6 th, 7th & 8th) in
all core subjects --- Reading, Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies --- and on the Physical
Science and Accelerated Math EOCT.
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2013 - 2014
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.
2013-14 Professional Learning Plan
for School Improvement Planning
School Name: PINEY GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Professional Learning Goal(s):
Connection to Continuous Improvement Goal(s):
Focus On: (1) Research-based instructional strategies; (2) Working in Collaborative
Planning Teams; and, (3) Analyzing data for instructional purposes
All Professional Learning Goals and Learning Activities focus on helping PGMS staff
to continuously improve instruction and assessment in order to move each
student’s learning to a higher level.
Date
# Hours
August 1
Pre-Planning (School)
4.75 Hours
August 2
Pre-Planning (District)
Hours Varied
by District Mtg.
August 5
Pre-Planning (MS Open House)
1.5 Hours
August 6
Pre-Planning
5 Hours & 50
Minutes
August 7
Pre-Planning
3 Hours & 35
Minutes
August 28
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (School)
2 Hours
Description of Learning Activities
1) Charting our course for the year (2.5 hrs.)
2) Grade Level & Connections Collaborative Planning Meetings (1.5 hrs.) 3) Grizzly Camp Prep Mtgs. (45
mins.)
1) District Collaboration Meetings by Subject Areas and Programs (Hours varied)
1) Special Ed. & ELL Collaborative Meetings w/Grade Level Teams (1 hr.)
2) Gifted Literacy Teachers’ Collaborative Planning Meeting (30 Mins.)
1)
Teachers attended 2 of the following Professional Learning Meetings, each lasting 50 minutes, on
the following topics: A) Performance Based Assessments B) Instructional Strategies C) The
Teacher Assessment on Performance Standards (TAPS) and D) Collaborative Planning Teams (1
hr. & 50 mins. Total)
2) Vertical Team Meetings for ELA, Math, SS & SCI Teachers & Collaborative Team Meetings for PE
Teachers, Connections Teachers, Spanish Teachers, ESOL Teachers & Special Ed. Teachers. (1.5 hrs.)
3) Collaborative Team Meetings for Grade Level Subject Areas & Special Areas Teachers (2.5 hrs.)
1) Grade Level Collaborative Planning Meetings for Making More Interdisciplinary Connections Across
the 4 Core Subject Areas OR Special Ed. Collaborative Meetings w/Connections & PE Teachers (1.5
Hrs.)
2) Teachers attended 2 of the following Professional Learning Meetings, each lasting 50 minutes, on
the following topics: A) Performance Based Assessments B) Instructional Strategies C) The
Teacher Assessment on Performance Standards (TAPS) and D) Collaborative Planning Teams (1 hr.
& 50 mins. Total)
3) On level Literacy & Supportive Literacy Teachers’ Collaborative Planning Meetings (45 Mins.)
Teachers attended 1 of the following Professional Learning Sessions, each lasting 2 hours: A) Literacy
(Reading & Writing) Strategies That You Can Use Tomorrow (Presented by Todd McClelland) and B) Dive
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Into Differentiation (Presented by Randi Sagona)
September 18
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (District)
2 Hours
All Middle School Teachers, county wide, will have the opportunity to select one of 12 Professional Learning
sessions to attend. These sessions include topics such as itslearning, Performance-based assessments,
Strategies for ELL students, Co-teaching, Engaging students in higher level questions, and others. Sessions
will be held at various middle schools throughout the district.
Individual and grade level subject area collaborative planning time to work on planning units and pre- and
post-assessments, and analyzing assessment data.
January 6
Prof. Dev. Day (School)
2 Hours
February 14
Prof. Dev. Day (District a.m.)
5 Hours
District Collaboration Time in the AM. PGMS Vertical Team meetings & grade level subject area meetings in
the afternoon.
May 27
Post-Planning
0 Hours
Closing out the school year.
May 28
Post-Planning
0 Hours
Closing out the school year.
Total Hours: Approx. 29 Hours
In addition, teachers attend Professional Learning Wednesdays at least 1x a
month during their planning time. Session topics range from technology to assessment training to
learning about instructional strategies to the new teacher evaluation system (TKES). Additionally,
Faculty Meetings are held once a month, with the focus on highlighting excellent instructional practices
that are happening at PGMS. Teachers present on successful instructional strategies they are using in
their classrooms. Lastly, subject area Vertical Team meetings occur once a quarter, with grade level
subject area collaborative planning teams meeting at a minimum one time per week.
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