AdvancED Standards
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(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: RMS will increase the total number of points earned on the CCRPI from
96.1 points to 97.1 points.
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SMART Goal:
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Language Arts/Enrichment - Promote student learning by improving instructional strategies to facilitate
SGP growth from an overall (Reading and Language) average score of 60 to 62.
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Math - 80% of RMS students score at the proficient level or above in mathematics.
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Science – The percentage of students with typical or high growth will increase from 69% to 75%.

Social Studies – To increase student’s overall SGP scores from 70.5 to 71.5 int by focusing on grade level
specific domains – 6th and 7th grade civics; 8th grade history.
School Name: Riverwatch Middle School School Year: 2014 -2015
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
The school’s curriculum,
instructional design, and
assessment practices guide
and ensure teacher
effectiveness and student
learning.
Language Arts
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
(Relate to a TKES Standard)
TKES Standard 3
Instructional Strategies
Develop and continuously use appropriate
instructional strategies to engage students
in higher level thinking, authentic leaning
opportunities, and reinforce learning
through lessons.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
If teachers provide students
with a variety of instructional
strategies, then students will
increase their reading and
language skills.
Timeline
(Provide specific check
points for TKES
administrator to attend
subject area meetings.)
If the teachers use a variety of
research based instructional
strategies then students will
acquire key knowledge and
skills to increase the overall
average from 60-62.
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(Designate requested
resources and needs from
administration, support staff,
or collaborative teams.)
Professional Development on
identifying and utilizing research
based instructional strategies.
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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: RMS will increase the total number of points earned on the CCRPI from
96.1 points to 97.1 points.

SMART Goal:

Language Arts/Enrichment - Promote student learning by improving instructional strategies to facilitate
SGP growth from an overall (Reading and Language) average score of 60 to 62.

Math - 80% of RMS students score at the proficient level or above in mathematics.

Science – The percentage of students with typical or high growth will increase from 69% to 75%.

Social Studies – To increase student’s overall SGP scores from 70.5 to 71.5 int by focusing on grade level
specific domains – 6th and 7th grade civics; 8th grade history.
School Name: Riverwatch Middle School School Year: 2014 -2015
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
The school’s curriculum,
instructional design, and
assessment practices guide
and ensure teacher
effectiveness and student
learning.
Math
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
(Relate to a TKES Standard)
Add a constructed response (CR) piece to
each summative.
TKES Standards:
Instructional Planning (2)
*Aligns and connects lesson objectives to
state and local school district curricula and
standards, and student learning needs.
Instructional Strategies (3)
*Develops higher-order thinking through
questioning and problem-solving activities.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
If students are given the
opportunity to practice
constructed response
questions and are given
thoughtful feedback, then
the students will increase
their ability to solve complex
problems and communicate
their solutions.
Timeline
(Provide specific check
points for TKES
administrator to attend
subject area meetings.)
Date
8/27
9/26
10/17
2/16
SY 14 – 15
Level
6th
7th
8th
All
6th
7th
8th
All
6th
7th
8th
All
6th
7th
8th
Unit(s)
1, 6
1, 2
2, 4, 5
2, 3
2B, 3A
6, 7
4, 5
3B, 5
1, 3
7
4, 6
8
*Accelerated classes will use the
work from the next grade level.
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(Designate requested
resources and needs from
administration, support staff,
or collaborative teams.)
Resources:
*Collaborative planning time.
(Admin.)
*Aligned work text (Instructional
Coaches)
*Teachers will provide and review
with students appropriate work
samples to communicate
expectations.
*Teachers will practice “ACE
Mathematics” format with students.
*Teachers will provide students with
timely and specific feedback on their
constructed response questions.
*”ACE Mathematics” Posters for all
math classrooms in the school.
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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: RMS will increase the total number of points earned on the CCRPI from
96.1 points to 97.1 points.

SMART Goal:

Language Arts/Enrichment - Promote student learning by improving instructional strategies to facilitate
SGP growth from an overall (Reading and Language) average score of 60 to 62.

Math - 80% of RMS students score at the proficient level or above in mathematics.

Science – The percentage of students with typical or high growth will increase from 69% to 75%.

Social Studies – To increase student’s overall SGP scores from 70.5 to 71.5 int by focusing on grade level
specific domains – 6th and 7th grade civics; 8th grade history.
School Name: Riverwatch Middle School School Year: 2014 -2015
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
Social Studies
The school’s curriculum,
instructional design, and
assessment practices guide
and ensure teacher
effectiveness and student
learning.
Science
The school’s curriculum,
instructional design, and
assessment practices guide
and ensure teacher
effectiveness and student
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
(Relate to a TKES Standard)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
Timeline
(Provide specific check
points for TKES
administrator to attend
subject area meetings.)
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(Designate requested
resources and needs from
administration, support staff,
or collaborative teams.)
Teachers will analyze data
TKES Standard 3 Instructional
Students will be better
after
every
common The grade level teachers will
be responsible for the
Strategies - Evaluate and increase DOK levelsequipped to successfully
assessment.
analysis.
both formative and summative
answer higher level questions
assessments. After evaluation
as the instruction is adjusted
and the appropriate teaching
strategy is applied.
If students are given a graphic
organizers to chunk information
and assist with their
comprehension, then they will
master the content at higher
levels.
Review after the completion of
unit
and
after
each
assessment.
* ITS Learning and Gizmo
training
*Professional learning time to
work on unit plans
*PTSA grant for resources
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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: RMS will increase the total number of points earned on the CCRPI from
96.1 points to 97.1 points.

SMART Goal:

Language Arts/Enrichment - Promote student learning by improving instructional strategies to facilitate
SGP growth from an overall (Reading and Language) average score of 60 to 62.

Math - 80% of RMS students score at the proficient level or above in mathematics.

Science – The percentage of students with typical or high growth will increase from 69% to 75%.

Social Studies – To increase student’s overall SGP scores from 70.5 to 71.5 int by focusing on grade level
specific domains – 6th and 7th grade civics; 8th grade history.
School Name: Riverwatch Middle School School Year: 2014 -2015
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
(Relate to a TKES Standard)
AdvancED Standard(s)
learning.
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
Timeline
(Provide specific check
points for TKES
administrator to attend
subject area meetings.)
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(Designate requested
resources and needs from
administration, support staff,
or collaborative teams.)
determined needs.
TKES Standard: 4 Differentiation



Use of flexible groups
Modified assessments
Provide remediation, enrichment
and acceleration as needed.
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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: RMS will increase the total number of points earned on the CCRPI from
96.1 points to 97.1 points.

SMART Goal:

Language Arts/Enrichment - Promote student learning by improving instructional strategies to facilitate
SGP growth from an overall (Reading and Language) average score of 60 to 62.

Math - 80% of RMS students score at the proficient level or above in mathematics.

Science – The percentage of students with typical or high growth will increase from 69% to 75%.

Social Studies – To increase student’s overall SGP scores from 70.5 to 71.5 int by focusing on grade level
specific domains – 6th and 7th grade civics; 8th grade history.
School Name: Riverwatch Middle School School Year: 2014 -2015
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
AdvancED Standard(s)
(Includes Professional
Learning Plan)
(Relate to a TKES Standard)
Impact on Student and
Adult Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
Timeline
(Provide specific check
points for TKES
administrator to attend
subject area meetings.)
Resources Needed?
Who is Responsible?
(Designate requested
resources and needs from
administration, support staff,
or collaborative teams.)
© 2013 FCS Public Information & Communications Dept.