2014 -17 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
Educational Leadership
Facilities and Operations
Finance and Operations
Food and Nutrition Services
Human Resources
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 staff; and,
Analyzing disaggregated data from
multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move
each student’s learning and academic growth to a
higher level.
Public Information and Communications
School Safety and Discipline
Special Education
Student Support Services
Superintendent
Teaching & Learning
Technology and Information Services
Transportation
AdvancED Standards
Support from FCS Department(s)
Standard 3: Teaching & Assessing for
Learning
Teaching & Learning --- Specifically ELL
Coordinator and Special Education Department:
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.
Teaching & Learning--- To continue to provide
professional learning and support for helping our
teachers learn about, design, and implement highleverage instructional strategies in their
classrooms.
Human Resources, Teaching & Learning, 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.
© 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the 20122013 combined score (all three grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as
measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS
6th Grade

Warm-ups & mini-lessons over
Greek/Latin root words, editing
writing, and grammar
School Year: 2014 – 2015
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
(“If…then...” Statements)

If we use warm-ups as mini
lessons, then students will
improve their writing and
reading abilities.

Resources
Needed?
Who is
Responsible?

Students'
performance will
be measured at 9
week intervals
Collaborative
planning time as a
subject/grade level
© 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the 20122013 combined score (all three grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as
measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS
6th Grade
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Student Self-Assessments and
Reflection
Timeline
(“If…then...” Statements)
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School Year: 2014 – 2015
If students are provided with
the tools to measure their
progress in mastering
standards, then they will
obtain the ability to analyze
areas of strength and weakness
and self-direct learning
towards standard mastery.
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Progress
monitoring and
reflection will be
measured at the
beginning and
end of each unit
of study.
Resources
Needed?
Who is
Responsible?

Collaborative
planning time as a
subject/grade level
and class time
© 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the 20122013 combined score (all three grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as
measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS
7th Grade

Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
(“If…then...” Statements)

ACES Writing Process
School Year: 2014-2015
If students use the ACES
writing process, then they can
demonstrate that they have
mastered the writing standards
as evidenced in a brief,
constructed response.

Resources
Needed?
Who is
Responsible?

Students'
performance will
be evaluated at
the end of each
unit through
summative
assessments and
performancebased
projects. We
will monitor and
evaluate results
with pre/post
tests, summative
writing
Collaborative
planning time as a
subject/grade level
© 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth to a higher
level.
SMART Goal: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the 20122013 combined score (all three grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as
measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.
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: 2014 – 2015
Timeline
(“If…then...” Statements)
Resources
Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
assessments,
district/county
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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the 20122013 combined score (all three grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as
measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS
7th Grade

Focused 40 Text Challenge
journaling
School Year: 2014 – 2015
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
(“If…then...” Statements)
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If we implement Focused 40
Text Challenge journaling by
requiring students to identify
specific literary elements in
his or her reading, then
students will be able to apply
and identify these elements in
a variety of genres.

Resources
Needed?
Who is
Responsible?

Students'
performance will
be evaluated
each Friday
through reading
conferences
between the
teacher and the
student. We will
monitor and
evaluate results
with pre/post
unit reading
tests.
Collaborative
planning time as a
subject/grade level
© 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the 20122013 combined score (all three grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as
measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS
8th Grade
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)

CLOSE Reading & citing
evidence from a text
School Year: 2014 – 2015
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
(“If…then...” Statements)

If we use CLOSE reading
strategies and require students
to cite evidence, then students
will be able to analyze and
support what the text says,
make inferences drawn from
the text, and synthesize
sources to construct cohesive
writing.

Students'
performance will
be evaluated
throughout the
year using
CLOSE readings
at the end of
each unit through
summative
assessments and
performancebased projects.
Resources
Needed?
Who is
Responsible?

Collaborative
planning time as a
subject/grade
level.

All 8th grade ELA
teachers

SPED and ESOL
support teachers
for 8th grade ELA
© 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the 20122013 combined score (all three grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as
measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
ENGLISH / LANGUAGE ARTS
8th Grade
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
Daily Grammar Practice
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
(“If…then...” Statements)
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Break-out Sessions for
Remediation & Enrichment
School Year: 2014 - 2015
If we implement daily
grammar practice activities as
an instructional tool, then
students will be able to
analyze, understand, and apply
the standard rules for English
and improve their overall
grammar skills.
If we design and implement
differentiated break-out
sessions for remediation and
enrichment based on
individualized student needs,
then we will see improvement
in student performance and an
increase in student growth
percentiles for ELA.
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Resources
Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
Throughout the
2014 – 2015
school year
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Quarterly breakout sessions as
needed

All 8th grade ELA
teachers

SPED and ESOL
support teachers
for 8th grade ELA

All 8th grade ELA
teachers
SPED and ESOL
support teachers
for 8th grade ELA
© 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 researchbased strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of our faculty
and staff; 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 Goal #2: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in MATH will increase from the
2012-2013 combined score (all three grade levels) of 73.5% to 76% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as
measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
MATH --- 6th, 7th & 8th Grades
MATH --- 6th, 7th & 8th Grades
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Skill Checks
Summarizing strategies
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2014 - 2015
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
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If teachers administer skills
checks an average of 2 per
month for the school year,
then students will improve and
maintain computation skills
and will improve student
growth scores.

If teachers use summarizing
strategies during instruction,
students will prioritize
concepts and organize learning
to make it relevant and will
increase student growth
scores.
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Aug-May
Aug-May
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Extra Collaborative
planning time for data
analysis
Teachers

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
PL for ideas
Vertical planning time
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 researchbased strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of our faculty
and staff; 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 Goal #2: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in MATH will increase from the
2012-2013 combined score (all three grade levels) of 73.5% to 76% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as
measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
MATH --- 6th, 7th & 8th Grades

Writing in mathematics
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2014 - 2015
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)

If teachers have students write
to justify answers, keep
journals, complete tasks, and
include constructed responses
on assessments, student will
improve math communication
skills and will increase student
growth scores.

Aug-May



Vertical planning time
Professional Learning
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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #3: The weighted mean SGP for Economically Disadvantaged (ED), English Learners (EL), and
Students with Disabilities (SWD) students in SCIENCE as measured by the Student Growth Model will
increase from the 2012-2013 mean of 58% to 63% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year in May 2015.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
SCIENCE --- 6th Grade
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Incorporate frequent
vocabulary
checks for understanding:
Pre/Post Tests
Closure activities: closure
cube, ticket out the door,
Magnet summary and
blooming sentences.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2014 - 2015
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)

If the teachers incorporate
more vocabulary checks for
understanding, then the
students will increase
vocabulary competency and
teachers will be able to
identify struggling students.
Assess students
with weekly
vocabulary
assessments and
daily monitoring
through class
observations.

Two collaborative
planning days, one
per semester.

All Science teachers
are responsible.
© 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #3: The weighted mean SGP for Economically Disadvantaged (ED), English Learners (EL), and
Students with Disabilities (SWD) students in SCIENCE as measured by the Student Growth Model will
increase from the 2012-2013 mean of 58% to 63% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year in May 2015.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
SCIENCE ---
6th
Grade

Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)

Provide a field trip for
students that will enrich and
enhance the earth science
standards taught in class.
School Year: 2014 - 2015
If teachers provide our
students with academicallyoriented experiences such
as a field trip to Tellus
Museum or the Sawnee
Mountain Preserve, then
our students will have more
experiences that provide
avenues to master the
standards.

Field trip
will be
planned
for Spring
2015.
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
Sixth grade science
teachers are
responsible for
planning and
implementing the trip.
Resources needed:
Time to collaborate &
plan together
© 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #3: The weighted mean SGP for Economically Disadvantaged (ED), English Learners (EL), and
Students with Disabilities (SWD) students in SCIENCE as measured by the Student Growth Model will
increase from the 2012-2013 mean of 58% to 63% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year in May 2015.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
SCIENCE --- 6th Grade

Incorporate the use of
visual aids and auditory
text from online
vocabulary learning sites
such as Quizlet.com.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2014 - 2015
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)


If students learn to use
Quizlet to review and
learn vocabulary, then
they will have a visual
and auditory tool that is
accessible to use
anywhere there is
internet connection.
Students
register
for
Quizlet
during
the
month of
August
and
practice
vocabular
y with
visual
images
all year.

Students are
responsible for
registering on
Quizlet and
reviewing
vocabulary
regularly.
Teachers are
responsible for
uploading
vocabulary text
with relevant
images.
© 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #3: The weighted mean SGP for Economically Disadvantaged (ED), English Learners (EL), and
Students with Disabilities (SWD) students in SCIENCE as measured by the Student Growth Model will
increase from the 2012-2013 mean of 58% to 63% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year in May 2015.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
SCIENCE --- 7th Grade

Vocabulary Strategy:
Foldables & Graphic
Organizers
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2014 - 2015
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)

If students create and use
foldables with key vocabulary
terms & student created
illustrations, then improved
mastery of science vocabulary
will increase SGPs.


Implement
over entire
school
year.
Assess in
8th grade
when SGPs
are
available


Time to plan new ways
to incorporate
folders/graphic
organizers.
All teachers will
implement and assess.
© 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #3: The weighted mean SGP for Economically Disadvantaged (ED), English Learners (EL), and
Students with Disabilities (SWD) students in SCIENCE as measured by the Student Growth Model will
increase from the 2012-2013 mean of 58% to 63% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year in May 2015.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
SCIENCE --- 7th Grade

Coordinate and implement
outside learning time schedule
for ELL, SWD and ED
students. This includes GT,
LST and Wednesday work days
in literacy.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2014 - 2015
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)

If students participate in
activities outside of regular
science class (literacy, GT,
Wed. Work Day), then the
mean SGP for these students
will increase.


Implement
over entire
school
year.
Assess in
8th grade
when SGPs
are
available

Time to plan and
implement schedule on
a weekly basis. SWD
teachers, ELL teachers
and CORE subject area
teachers will implement
and assess.
© 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #3: The weighted mean SGP for Economically Disadvantaged (ED), English Learners (EL), and
Students with Disabilities (SWD) students in SCIENCE as measured by the Student Growth Model will
increase from the 2012-2013 mean of 58% to 63% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year in May 2015.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
SCIENCE --- 8th Grade




ESOL Literacy
ESOL tutoring
Science connections and SWD
GT will complete vocabulary
review
Students will participate in
labs / hands-on activities
weekly in science classes
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2014 - 2015
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)


If students participate in
activities outside of regular
science class (literacy, GT,
connections, USA testprep),
then the mean SGP for these
students will increase.

If students participate in
labs/hands-on activities in
science class, then the mean
SGP for these students will
increase.

School year


School
year

Teachers need time to
collaborate and create
new USA testprep
assignments.
All 8th Grade Science
teachers are responsible.
Teachers need time to
collaborate.
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AdvancED Standards
Annual School Improvement Plan
(check all that apply)
X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #3: The weighted mean SGP for Economically Disadvantaged (ED), English Learners (EL), and
Students with Disabilities (SWD) students in SCIENCE as measured by the Student Growth Model will
increase from the 2012-2013 mean of 58% to 63% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year in May 2015.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
SCIENCE --- 8th Grade

Students will be given access to
USA testprep for preview and
review of materials/multiple
choice questions.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2014 - 2015
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)

If students participate in
activities outside of regular
science class (USA testprep),
then the mean SGP for these
students will increase.

School year

Teachers need time to
collaborate and create
new USA testprep
assignments.
© 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning ,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #4: The weighted mean SGP for Economically Disadvantaged (ED), English Learners (EL), and
Students with Disabilities (SWD) students in SOCIAL STUDIES as measured by the Student Growth Model
will increase from the 2012-2013 mean of 52% to 59% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year in May 2015.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)

SOCIAL STUDIES --- 6th, 7th &
8th Grades
SOCIAL STUDIES --- 7th & 8th
Grades

Spiraling Test Questions
on Summative Test
Building Academic Vocabulary
through the use of periodic
content and vocabulary checks
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2014 - 2015
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)


If students are repeatedly
exposed to critical social
studies content, then students
will improve their
performance on the Milestones
EOG test.

If students master vocabulary
terms and critical social
studies content through
periodic checks, then students
will be able to apply their
knowledge to improve
assessment scores.

During the
entire
2014-2015
school year
at the end
of units

During the
entire
2014-2015
school year
at least 2
times a
month


All 6th, 7th and 8th grade
social studies teachers
Collaboration day
Most 7th and 8th grade
social studies teachers
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AdvancED Standards
Annual School Improvement Plan
(check all that apply)
X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning ,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #4: The weighted mean SGP for Economically Disadvantaged (ED), English Learners (EL), and
Students with Disabilities (SWD) students in SOCIAL STUDIES as measured by the Student Growth Model
will increase from the 2012-2013 mean of 52% to 59% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year in May 2015.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
SOCIAL STUDIES --- 6th Grade

Quick Writes
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2014 - 2015
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)

If teachers implement quick
writing, then students will
develop a deeper
understanding of the content
and achieve higher on the
Milestones EOG

During the
entire
2014-2015
school year

All 6th grade 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #1: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the
2012-2013 combined score (from all 3 grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as
measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
CONNECTIONS CLASSES

Written self evaluation of
musical performances

Create weekly and monthly
activities that are specifically
related to vocabulary of the
Common Core standards.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)

If students are required to
write about their own
performance then they can
apply the skill to critical
thinking and writing in ELA

After every
concert

Band Director – Mr.
Chang

If students learn and
understand the vocabulary of
the Common Core standards,
then they will be able to better
understand the assessments
that test these standards.

Throughout
the school
year

Istudyforsuccess
curriculum and
“Teaching the Critical
Vocabulary of the
Common Core” by
Marilee Sprenger.

Study Skills Teacher –
BAND --- 6th, 7th & 8th Grades
STUDY SKILLS --- 6th Grade
School Year: 2014 - 2015
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AdvancED Standards
Annual School Improvement Plan
(check all that apply)
X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #1: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the
2012-2013 combined score (from all 3 grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as
measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.
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: 2014 - 2015
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
Mr. Robinson
CONNECTIONS CLASSES
BUSINESS & COMPUTER
SCIENCE --- 6th, 7th & 8th Grades

Use a GIST template to teach
students how to properly
summarize a reading selection.

If students use the GIST
template (as well as other
graphic organizers), then they
will be able to demonstrate
improved writing ability in
their classes and on
standardized tests.

Throughout
the 20142015
school
year.

Business and Computer
Science Teacher – Mr.
Levi



Rubrics
GIST Templates
Reading selections will
be assigned on a weekly
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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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth to a higher
level.
SMART Goal #1: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the
2012-2013 combined score (from all 3 grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as
measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.
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: 2014 - 2015
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
basis or within a unit of
study.
© 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #1: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the
2012-2013 combined score (from all 3 grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as
measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)

CONNECTIONS CLASSES
PHYSICAL EDUCATION &
HEALTH --- 6th, 7th & 8th Grades


Utilize the ACES outline (as
taught by the ELA department)
for the writing process during
Health & Physical Education
writing assignments.
Use the ACES writing rubric to
guide student writing during
Health & Physical Education
writing assignments.
Utilize the ACES writing rubric
to provide relevant feedback to
students during the writing
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2014 - 2015
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)

If the ACES outline is utilized
within Physical Education &
Health instruction, then
students should show an
increased understanding of the
writing process and improve
their overall writing.

If the ACES writing rubric is
used to guide student writing,
then students should develop a
better understanding of the
expectations for their writing
and improve their independent
writing process.

If the writing rubric is used to
provide relevant feedback to
2014-2015
School Year
Resources: “Choices” Health
magazines, ACES writing
rubrics, ACES writing process
forms
Physical Education & Health
Teachers --Mauricio Buzeta
Phillip Duplantis
Donna Feuerbach
Bryan Hendley
Ben Schmotz
Brittany Willis
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AdvancED Standards
Annual School Improvement Plan
(check all that apply)
X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #1: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the
2012-2013 combined score (from all 3 grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as
measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
assignments.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2014 - 2015
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
students, then students should
improve their ability to self
correct, and have an increased
awareness of how to complete
writing assignments within the
structure of the expectations of
a rubric.
© 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #1: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the
2012-2013 combined score (from all 3 grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as
measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
CONNECTIONS CLASSES
th
th
th
ART --- 6 , 7 & 8 Grades

Students will participate in
choice-based, individually
paced exercises and projects in
the art room that will require
them to read through steps and
instructions, manage their own
time, think critically about their
performance, and
independently seek solutions
for ways to successfully
complete their projects with
minimal teacher direction.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2014 - 2015
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)

If students are given the
opportunity to direct their own
learning based upon carefully
constructed tasks that require
them to manage their own
time, think critically and
problem-solve independently,
then they will gain ongoing
practice in developing their
ELA skills.

Throughout
each nineweeks,
throughout
the school
year

Tasks and exercises
constructed in a way
that allow students to
work independently.

Julie Mitchell/Art
Teacher
© 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #1: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the
2012-2013 combined score (from all 3 grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as
measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
CONNECTIONS CLASSES
ART --- 6th, 7th & 8th Grades

Students will respond critically
and in writing to their own and
the artwork of others.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2014 - 2015
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)

If students are provided
instruction and opportunities
for higher-levels of written
critical responses in classes
other than ELA, then their
writing and grammar skills
will continue to develop and
improve, enabling them
recognize how to utilize these
skills beyond the ELA
classroom.

Throughout
each nineweeks
throughout
the school
year

Critical thinking models
(Feldman’s) and Artist
Statements graphic
organizers

Julie Mitchell / Art
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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #1: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the
2012-2013 combined score (from all 3 grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as
measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)

CONNECTIONS CLASSES
th
th
CHORUS & DRAMA --- 6 ,7 & 8
Grades
th
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)

Writing & performing original
dramatic works using correct
dramatic structure / script
format.
School Year: 2014 - 2015
If students have access to
existing dramatic works
(scripts, monologues, short
scenes, etc.), then they will
have a better understanding of
how to correctly write and
format their own original
dramatic works.


2014 –
2015 year

Resources Needed:

Theatre scripts,
monologue and scene
books, script writing
hand-outs, writing
prompts.

Chorus & Drama
Teacher = Steinberg
© 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #1: The percentage of students meeting typical or high growth in ELA will increase from the
2012-2013 combined score (from all 3 grade levels) of 62% to 70% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as
measured by the CCRPI score from the 2015 report, with a focus on student growth by cohort groups.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
CONNECTIONS CLASSES
th
STUDY SKILLS --- 8 Grade

Focus units of study on
research skills, writing
speeches, and presentations
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2014 - 2015
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)

If the students learn effective
reading, writing, and oral
presentation skills in
preparation for debates and
other public speaking
activities, then they will
become more effective public
speakers and significantly
improve their reading and
writing skills.

Throughout
the year

Computers, textbooks,
websites, Powerpoints,
Active Inspire, other
research materials

Study Skills Teacher –
Mr. Robinson
© 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #3: The weighted mean SGP for Economically Disadvantaged (ED), English Learners (EL), and
Students with Disabilities (SWD) students in SCIENCE as measured by the Student Growth Model will
increase from the 2012-2013 mean of 58% to 63% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year in May 2015.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
Scaffold lab reports to reinforce
basic science skills and specific
content standards and
vocabulary in the 6th and 7th
grades.

If the students practice lab
reports that are scaffolded,
then their knowledge of basic
scientific standards and the
appropriate grade level
standards will increase.

Utilize virtual science stations
to reinforce the content
vocabulary and to enrich the
content.


Performance based assessments
as an in-class indicator of
student achievement.

SCIENCE APPLICATIONS --- 6th
& 7th Grades
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)

CONNECTIONS CLASSES
School Year: 2014 - 2015


Teacher, Ms. Strader, is
responsible for
scaffolding labs and the
lab reports to maximize
reinforcement of
scientific skills.
If the students are exposed to a
variety of activities using
content vocabulary then
understanding of the standards
being studied in the core
classes will increase.

Laptop Carts, iPads.
Teacher is responsible
for gathering materials,
checking out carts and
setting up stations.
If the students are exposed to a
variety of performance based
assessment, then in-class
performance will reflect the

Teacher created and
implemented PBAs for
in-class formatives.
All 9
weeks
© 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #3: The weighted mean SGP for Economically Disadvantaged (ED), English Learners (EL), and
Students with Disabilities (SWD) students in SCIENCE as measured by the Student Growth Model will
increase from the 2012-2013 mean of 58% to 63% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year in May 2015.
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: 2014 - 2015
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
understanding of the content.
CONNECTIONS CLASSES
th
SCIENCE APPLICATIONS --- 6 &
7th Grades

Ability groups for activities,
stations, and labs, for student
growth and support in class.

If the students are grouped in
appropriate ability groups,
then peer understanding and
growth will occur in a positive
manner.

All 9
weeks

Teacher is responsible
for identifying and
placing students in
appropriate groups with
students who support
each other and create a
positive work
environment.
© 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 researchbased instructional strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of
our faculty and staff; and, (3) Analyzing disaggregated data from multiple assessments of student learning,
all to continuously improve instruction and move each student’s learning and academic growth 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 Goal #3: The weighted mean SGP for Economically Disadvantaged (ED), English Learners (EL), and
Students with Disabilities (SWD) students in SCIENCE as measured by the Student Growth Model will
increase from the 2012-2013 mean of 58% to 63% by the end of the 2014-2015 school year in May 2015.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
CONNECTIONS CLASSES
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
--- 6th, 7th & 8th Grades
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Use more graphic organizers to
help students organize the
information they study in more
meaningful ways and so that
they have a visual
representation of the concepts
they are studying .
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2014 - 2015
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(“If…then...” Statements)
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If students use graphic
organizers, then they will be
able to visualize concepts
better, as well as better
organize the information they
are studying.
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Each nine
weeks
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Time to allow
integration and
implementation.
Listing of desired
support topics by grade
level from Science
department.
Engineering &
Technology Teacher –
Mr. Biskup
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AdvancED Standards
Annual School Improvement Plan
(check all that apply)
X
Continuous Improvement Goal: Focus on classroom instruction by: (1) Planning & implementing researchbased strategies; (2) Working in collaborative planning teams to leverage the “collective IQ” of our faculty
and staff; 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 Goal #5: The percentage of students with high growth in all stated-tested subjects will increase from
the 2012-2013 percentage of 38.648 to 40.648 by the end of the 2014-2015 school year as measured by the
Student Growth Model in May 2015.
School Name: Piney Grove Middle School
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
AdvancED Standard(s)
(“If…then...” Statements)
Provide students with real
world scenarios using budgets,
business plans, and financial
information to solve real world
problems, analyze spending
behaviors, and create solutions.
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If students are asked to think
critically, then they will be
better at solving word
problems and non multiple
choice questions
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Every 9
weeks
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Business Teacher, Mr.
Sessions
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Reading and writing will be
supported by the Foreign
Language Department through
the Spanish novel study,
cultural studies and
grammatical concepts taught in
class. (8th grade only)
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If the students review
grammatical skills and make
connections with vocabulary
words in Spanish that
correlate in both languages,
then their English/Language
Arts grammatical concepts as
well as their reading
comprehension will increase.
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Throughou
t the 20142015
school
year.
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All foreign language
teachers
Skills check formatives
twice a month
Novel study
Online resources
Quizlet, Ed. Helper,
Quia and Conjuguemos
BUSINESS & MARKETING
Spanish 1– 8th Grade
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
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CONNECTIONS CLASSES
Foreign Language
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
School Year: 2014 - 2015
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2014-15 Professional Learning Plan
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 and academic growth to a higher level.
Date
# Hours
July 31
Pre-Planning (School)
7 Hours & 15
Minutes
August 1
Pre-Planning (District)
Hours Varied
by District Mtg.
August 4
Pre-Planning (MS Open House)
2 Hours
August 5
Pre-Planning
5 Hours & 50
Minutes
August 6
Pre-Planning
6 Hours & 50
Minutes
August 27
Early Release / Prof. Dev. (District)
2 Hours
Description of Learning Activities
1)
2)
3)
4)
Charting our course for the year (3.5 hrs.)
Vertical Team Meetings & Collaborative Planning Team Meetings (1.5 hrs.)
Grade Level & Connections Collaborative Planning Meetings (1.5 hrs.)
Grizzly Camp Prep Mtgs. (45 mins.)
1) District Collaboration Meetings on Performance-based Teaching & Learning by Subject Areas and
Programs (Hours varied)
1) Special Ed. & ELL Collaborative Planning Meetings w/Grade Level Teams (1 hr.)
2) Grade Level and Connections Collaborative Planning Meetings (1 hr.)
1)
Teachers attend 2 of the following Professional Learning Meetings, each lasting 50 minutes, on
the following topics: A) Collaborative Planning Teams B) The Piney Grove Way C) “Must See”
Videos & Other Topics of Interest D) itsLearning (1 hr. & 50 mins. Total)
2) Collaborative Planning Team Meetings for Grade Level Subject Areas & Special Area Teachers
(2.5 hrs.)
3) TKS Training (1.5 hrs.)
1) Grade Level & Special Area Collaborative Planning Team Meetings (1.5 Hrs.)
2) Teachers attend 2 of the following Professional Learning Meetings, each lasting 50 minutes, on the
following topics: A) Collaborative Planning Teams B) The Piney Grove Way C) “Must See” Videos
& Other Topics of Interest D) itsLearning (1 hr. & 50 mins. Total)
3) Team Collaborative Planning Time (3.5 hrs.)
Teachers met first as a faculty for about 30 minutes to get an overview of the PGMS School Improvement
Plan and then met as subject area vertical teams and special area teams to begin work on their individual
parts of the PGMS School Improvement Plan.
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September 26
Early Release / Prof. Dev. (School)
2.5 Hours
October 17
Prof. Dev. Day (District & School)
7 Hours
February 16
Prof. Dev. Day (District & School)
7 Hours
May 26
Post-Planning
0 Hours
All faculty and staff met for a session on Directionality, led by Susie Brookshire. For the last 45 minutes of
the afternoon, subject areas met in vertical teams to discuss the latest information on the Milestones
Assessments.
1) District Collaboration Day in the Morning on Effective Feedback by Subject Areas and Programs (3
hrs.)
2) Collaborative Planning Team Meetings in the afternoon with a “sharing session” beginning at 4:00.
(4 hrs.)
1) District Collaboration Day in the Morning on Questioning Strategies by Subject Areas and Programs
(3 hrs.)
2) Collaborative Planning Team Meetings in the afternoon (4 hrs.)
Closing out the school year.
May 27
Post-Planning
0 Hours
Closing out the school year.
Total Hours: Approximately 43.5 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 a 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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