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2015-18 Executive Summary
Continuous Improvement Goal
(Schools determine the number of goals)
1. North Forsyth High School will
increase our overall CCRPI index
score from 79.2 to 81.2 by focusing
on progress and achievement gap.
AdvancED Standards
(Check all that apply)
X
Purpose and Direction
X
Governance and Leadership
X
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Support from FCS Depts.*
(List all that apply)
Educational Leadership
Teaching & Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
2. North Forsyth High School will
increase student opportunities for
college and career readiness by
embracing a growth mindset in the
following areas:
a) PSAT/SAT/ACT Participation and
Prep
b) Advanced Placement
Participation and Exams
c) Governors Honor Program
Participation
d) Pathway Completion
3. North Forsyth High School will
collaborate with the North cluster
schools to develop a strategic plan
for the following areas:
a) Graduation and Attendance
Rates
b) Community Awareness
Programs
c) Access to Opportunities
X
Using Results for Continuous
Improvement
X
Purpose and Direction
Governance and Leadership
X
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
Resources and Support
Systems
X
Using Results for Continuous
Improvement
X
Purpose and Direction
X
Governance and Leadership
Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
X
Resources and Support
Systems
X
Using Results for Continuous
Improvement
Educational Leadership
Human Resources
Student Support Services
Public Inf. & Communications
Superintendent
Teaching & Learning
Educational Leadership
Student Support Services
Public Inf. & Communications
Superintendent
Finance & Operations
School Safety & Discipline
Teaching & Learning
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2015-16 School Improvement Plan by Department
Table of Contents
Goal #1
ELA........................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
MATH ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
SCIENCE ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
SOCIAL STUDIES ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
WORLD LANGUAGES ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
CTAE ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
FINE ARTS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
HEALTH & PE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Goal #2
ELA......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
MATH .................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
SCIENCE ................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
SOCIAL STUDIES .................................................................................................................................................................... 19
WORLD LANGUAGES ............................................................................................................................................................. 21
CTAE ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
FINE ARTS .............................................................................................................................................................................. 24
HEALTH & PE ......................................................................................................................................................................... 26
COUNSELING ......................................................................................................................................................................... 27
COUNSELING ......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Goal #3
ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................................................................. 30
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ELA
Continuous Improvement Goal:
1. North Forsyth High School will increase our overall CCRPI index score from 79.2 to 81.2 by focusing on progress
and achievement gap.
SMART Goal: ELA
ELA- The percent of English 9 and American Literature 11 students scoring proficient and distinguished on the EOC will be
at or above the county levels.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
Each grade level team will continue to
implement multiple, rigorous active
reading strategies, critical thinking
skills, and writing skills into the daily
classroom.
Each grade level team will utilize EOCtype format for multiple choice and for
written response questions.
If teachers continue to teach
these skills, critical reading and
writing skills will increase.
If teachers utilize the state
format for unit tests, students
will become more comfortable
with the EOC expectations and
will be more prepared for the
EOC and scores will improve.
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
On-going
throughout the
year in all classes,
9-11
Responsible: content
data teams for
English 9, Honors 9,
English 10, Honors 10,
American Lit, and AP
Lang/Comp
9th-11th grade,
2015-2017
Responsible: content
data teams for
English 9, Honors 9,
English 10, Honors 10,
American Lit, and AP
Lang/Comp
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
Unit test data will be tracked and analyzed for remediation and for improvement. End of year test scores will be
analyzed for data on how to move students from proficient to distinguished learners.
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MATH
Continuous Improvement Goal:
1. North Forsyth High School will increase our overall CCRPI index score from 79.2 to 81.2 by focusing on progress
and achievement gap.
SMART Goal: Math
The percentage of students with typical or high growth in Algebra I will exceed the state mean at the end of the 20152016 school year as measured by the CCRPI Progress score in May 2016.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
Add a constructed response piece to
each summative assessment.
Complete one performance based task
each nine weeks.
Timeline
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.
SY 2015-2016
If teachers work through and
model performance based items
within each unit, then student
performance on multi-step,
application problems will
increase.
SY 2015-2016
Data teams will
monitor
performance with
each summative
assessment.
9-week
monitoring
through data
teams
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
-Collaborative
planning time/Data
Teams.
-Common
Assessments
-Teachers will provide
students will timely
and specific feedback
on their constructed
response questions.
-Collaborative
planning time/Data
Teams.
-Performance Based
Items/Tasks with
rubrics.
-All Teachers
Implementing Tasks
and discussing within
content groups.
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-Teachers will provide
and review with
students appropriate
work samples to
communicate
expectations.
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
Data teams will monitor the implementation and progress of these goals throughout the year through our common
planning time. Minutes from collaboration times will be shared with our TKES administrator.
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SCIENCE
Continuous Improvement Goal:
1. North Forsyth High School will increase our overall CCRPI index score from 79.2 to 81.2 by focusing on progress
and achievement gap.
SMART Goal: Science
The Science Department will increase the Meets (Proficient) and Exceeds (Distinguished) categories by 5% points on the
Biology and Physical Science EOC.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
Content data teams will monitor
progress through common
assessments so that topics needing reteaching can be identified.
Differentiated and engaging lessons
will be provided for students.
Students will perform better on
the midterm and final
assessments.
Students will be engaged and
learn the content as evidenced
by scores on unit assessments,
midterm assessment and end of
year assessments.
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
Midterm and end
of Year
Content Data Team
Teachers
Monthly / Units
Content Data Team
Teachers
Midterm
End of Year
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
Teachers will monitor achievement for each unit as compared to the midterm / end of year assessments.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Continuous Improvement Goal:
1. North Forsyth High School will increase our overall CCRPI index score from 79.2 to 81.2 by focusing on progress
and achievement gap.
SMART Goal: Social Studies
The Social Studies Department will help to increase the CCRPI score by focusing on increasing Georgia Milestone (EOC)
scores in Economics and U.S. History by 3% points.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
Economics teachers will work on
reading and developing higher level
understanding of graphs, charts, and
diagrams.
If teachers focus on reading and
understanding of charts, graphs,
and diagrams then students will
be able to show a higher level of
proficiency on the EOC test.
Throughout the
year and on each
unit test.
Economics team
U.S. History teachers will focus on
literacy skills in their classrooms. This
focus will include primary source
readings and interpretation, quotes,
and 1st person accounts.
If teachers focus on literacy
students will then be able to
dissect and understand difficult
documents.
Throughout the
year and on each
unit test.
U.S. History team
All teachers will work to improve
critical thinking skills in their
classroom.
If teachers will focus on using
academic vocabulary, maps,
charts, quotations, and higher
level thinking skills in each unit,
then students will be able to
improve on all tests and
assignments.
Throughout the
year and on each
unit test.
All Social Studies
teachers
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Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
Each data team will track its growth throughout the year by making sure goals and assessments are supporting this goal.
We would like to see growth of 3% points on both the Economics and US History EOC.
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WORLD LANGUAGES
Continuous Improvement Goal:
1. North Forsyth High School will increase our overall CCRPI index score from 79.2 to 81.2 by focusing on progress
and achievement gap.
SMART Goal: World Languages
The World Language Department will increase the number of strategies resulting in increased vocabulary acquisition
(increasing standardized test scores). * see step 6: monitor and evaluate results
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
Implement journal writing using highly
controlled vocabulary.
If students are consistently
journaling using highly controlled
vocabulary, then they will be
more likely to incorporate
vocabulary cross-curriculum.
Year long
Teachers
Implement one vocabulary strategy
department–wide to monitor student
progress of vocabulary acquisition.
If students are consistently
exposed to one vocabulary
strategy, then they will be more
likely to implement the strategy
cross-curriculum.
Year long
Teachers, Students
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
Through Content Data teams, we will collect and analyze data in regards to vocabulary acquisition. The data will be
gathered based on each Data Team’s cycle.
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CTAE
Continuous Improvement Goal:
1. North Forsyth High School will increase our overall CCRPI index score from 79.2 to 81.2 by focusing on progress
and achievement gap.
SMART Goal: CTAE
The number of Career Tech students passing an EOPA test will increase to 90%.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
Administer a pre-test and post-test in
order to analyze data to measure
student growth and use research
based strategies to remediate where
necessary and provide differentiation
If students are pre and post-test
tested and teachers analyze data
and use research based
instructional remediation
strategies along with
differentiation then the number
of students meeting the
minimum passing score on endof-pathway assessment will
increase to 90%
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
Department 9
week monitoring
meetings
Pre-test and post-test
data analysis
Research-based
instructional
remediation
strategies
Department PLT
Teachers Students
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
Analyzing pre-test and post-test scores
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FINE ARTS
Continuous Improvement Goal:
1. North Forsyth High School will increase our overall CCRPI index score from 79.2 to 81.2 by focusing on progress
and achievement gap.
SMART Goal: Fine Arts
Following the post SLO, 65% of students will demonstrate typical or high growth.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
Pre Test administration to all classes
assigned a SLO for 2015-16
Each subject will use their methods to
increase student knowledge base with
regular testing & evaluations
Results of the post test will be
averaged into their 2nd semester grade
If students complete the SLO,
then teachers will have a better
understanding of the student’s
knowledge base.
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
August 2015
Itslearning, learning
station
If students are challenged with
advanced material, then they will
improve and achieve proficient &
exceeds
All Year
Each subject area
teacher with local
resources
If teachers hold students
accountable for their completed
work, then students will put forth
an appropriate effort
April 2016
Itslearning, learning
station
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
Teachers will use learning station to see results of the pre test and use that data to improve scores through classroom
assessments throughout the year.
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HEALTH & PE
Continuous Improvement Goal:
1. North Forsyth High School will increase our overall CCRPI index score from 79.2 to 81.2 by focusing on progress
and achievement gap.
SMART Goal: Health & PE
By collaborating with the ELA department to increase formal writing assignments and providing students remediation
opportunities, the Health and PE department will help other contents focus on progress and achievement.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
Implement writing opportunities
utilizing literacy strategies in health,
personal fitness, and driver’s
education to help improve writing
scores.
Allow students to use non-crucial
physical education periods to attend
remediation.
If teachers implement more
writing opportunities and
enhance vocabulary strategies
then their confidence and writing
skills will improve.
If students are getting extra class
time to address areas of need,
then they will be able to perform
better on assessments.
Timeline
All health, personal
fitness, and drivers’
education instructors.
Once each
semester
Monitored through grading writing samples and give feedback to students.
English departmentwriting rubric.
Vicki SandersLiteracy committee
chairperson.
As needed
throughout 201516 School year.
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
All health and
physical education
instructors.
Content area teachers
through collaboration
with health and
physical education.
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ELA
Continuous Improvement Goal: #2
2. North Forsyth High School will increase student opportunities for college and career readiness by embracing a
growth mindset in the following areas:
a) PSAT/SAT/ACT Participation and Prep
b) Advanced Placement Participation and Exams
c) Governors Honor Program Participation
d) Pathway Completion
SMART Goal #2: ELA
The number of students enrolled and successfully completing AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and
Composition, Honors 9, and Honors 10 will increase by 10% (Honors 9: from 163 to 179); Honors 10: from 157 to 172; AP
Lang: from 144 to 158; AP Lit: from 109 to 119). As a result, Advanced Academic Pathway completions for English will
increase by ten percent.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
Grade level teams will recommend
students based on professional
judgment of ability and on classroom
achievement, SLO scores, and EOC
scores. NFHS will also ensure that the
eighth grade teams are aware of
student qualities needed for Honors 9.
The summer assignments will be
removed as a barrier to these classes.
Additionally, PSAT score reports will
be used as an indicator of sophomores
who will be encouraged to enroll in AP
Language/Composition.
Timeline
If all barriers are removed
(barriers: limited
recommendations, lack of
communication with eighth grade
teams at feeder schools, and
required summer reading
On-going
assignments), students will
understand that they can do
more than they realize they can
do and enrollment in higher level
courses will increase.
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
All teachers, 9-12;
guidance department
to facilitate
communication with
middle schools, and
central office to allow
us to omit summer
reading assignments
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All English teachers will educate
students on Advanced Academic
Pathways in English and encourage
students to complete the pathway by
enrolling in AP English courses. Junior
and senior English teachers will also
encourage students to complete the
highest pathway level by suggesting
and facilitating community service.
If teachers share information on
Advanced Academic Pathways to
all students, more students will
be apt to enroll in an AP English
course. Also, if teachers suggest
methods for satisfying the
community service requirements
for the English Advanced
Pathway, the numbers of
completers at the highest level
will increase.
October 2015March 2016
All 11th and 12th grade
English teachers
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
1. Ultimately, numbers enrolled will increase. Department chair will monitor meeting with guidance and progress
on summer reading situation as we approach registration.
2. Department chair will prepare information for teachers to present to students. As AP enrollment increases, so
will Advanced Academic Pathway completers increase.
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MATH
Continuous Improvement Goal: #2
2. North Forsyth High School will increase student opportunities for college and career readiness by embracing a growth
mindset in the following areas:
a) PSAT/SAT/ACT Participation and Prep
b) Advanced Placement Participation and Exams
c) Governors Honor Program Participation
d) Pathway Completion
SMART Goal #2: Math
The percentage of students taking the SAT in the 2015-2016 school year will increase by 5%.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
Teachers will post SAT test dates and
registration deadlines in their
classroom. SAT information will also
be posted on the Math Department
webpage.
If teachers and students
communicate information about
the SAT on a regular basis,
students will begin to understand
the importance of the
assessment and more students
will register in a timely manner.
Timeline
SY 2015-2016
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
-Assistance from
counselors to make
sure that we
communicate all
information and
dates correctly.
-Teachers will be
responsible for
communicating
information to
students.
-Teachers will make a
poster of all dates
and registration
deadlines to hang in
their classroom and
will encourage
students to prepare
early.
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Teachers will share SAT test dates and
registration deadlines with parents
and students through email blasts.
Reminders will be sent each month
prior to the final registration date.
If teachers increase their
communication about the SAT
with parents and students, then
we can begin to embrace a
positive mindset about the test,
its use, and will see an increase in
the number of students
registering for the test.
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-Assistance from
counselors to make
sure that we
communicate all
information and
dates correctly.
-Teachers will be
responsible for
communicating
information to
parents and
encouraging students
to prepare for the
assessments.
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
Teachers will monitor and discuss during common planning times throughout the school year. Minutes from the
collaboration meetings will be shared with our TKES administrator.
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SCIENCE
Continuous Improvement Goal: #2
2. North Forsyth High School will increase student opportunities for college and career readiness by embracing a growth
mindset in the following areas:
a) PSAT/SAT/ACT Participation and Prep
b) Advanced Placement Participation and Exams
c) Governors Honor Program Participation
d) Pathway Completion
SMART Goal #2: Science
The Science Department will increase participation in AP Courses and those taking AP Exams by 5% for the 2015-16
school year.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
Teachers will provide supportive and
engaging learning environments
through differentiation.
Students will fell more successful
and have a more positive outlook
on AP courses.
2015-16 School
Year
All Science teachers.
Increase participation in science
extracurricular activities.
Students have opportunities for
science fair, science Olympiad,
Science Ambassadors, Science
National Honor Society
September to
May, 2015-2016
All Science Teachers
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
Teachers will work to place students in rigorous courses to include AP Courses, as well as, Physics. Teachers will
encourage students to join various extracurricular activities related to Science. Club sponsors will monitor attendance
numbers. Teachers will encourage students to join AP courses
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SOCIAL STUDIES
Continuous Improvement Goal: #2
2. North Forsyth High School will increase student opportunities for college and career readiness by embracing a growth
mindset in the following areas:
a) PSAT/SAT/ACT Participation and Prep
b) Advanced Placement Participation and Exams
c) Governors Honor Program Participation
d) Pathway Completion
SMART Goal #2: SS
The Social Studies Department will help develop college and career readiness by continuing to supporting the growth of
advanced placement programs and pathway completers. The department will work to increase the percentage of
students taking AP classes by 10%. The department will also work to increase the number of pathway completers by 5%.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
The department will continue to help
build A.P. class participation and the
number of A.P. test takers.
If A.P. teachers will continue to
direct students towards A.P.
classes then students will have
the opportunity to reach high
goals.
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
Yearlong
All Social Studies
teachers
Yearlong
All Social Studies
teachers
If the team works to increase the
number of APHUG periods more
freshman will have an
opportunity to take AP classes.
The department will continue to focus
on increasing the number of Social
If the Social Studies department
increases the number of pathway
completers then more students
will be tremendously prepared
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Studies Pathway completers.
for a course of study in social
studies.
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
A.P. teachers will report the percentage of test takers in May.
The department will report on the numbers of pathway participants and completers at the end of the first semester.
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WORLD LANGUAGES
Continuous Improvement Goal: #2
2. North Forsyth High School will increase student opportunities for college and career readiness by embracing a growth
mindset in the following areas:
a) PSAT/SAT/ACT Participation and Prep
b) Advanced Placement Participation and Exams
c) Governors Honor Program Participation
d) Pathway Completion
SMART Goal #2: World Languages
World Language Department will increase the percentage of pathway completers by 10%.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
Provide registration recommendation
letters encouraging students to
register for level 3 and above based on
aptitude, interest and performance.
Inform students and parents of the
benefits of learning a world language.
Share facts of how obtaining world
language skills will enhance their
success in today’s global environment.
Bringing in guest speakers and taking
students on field trips to raise
awareness of real world application.
If students are personally
recommended for upper levels,
then they will be more
encouraged to continue the
pathway.
If the students understand the
importance of continuous
learning of foreign language,
then they will be globally
prepared for the future.
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
Teachers, Counselors
are responsible.
January- March
Recommendation
Letters are needed.
Teachers
Year long
If students can connect the
language studies to real world
Year long
application, then they will see the
value of the learning.
Newsletters, Social
Media
Teachers, Guest
Speakers and
Community
stakeholders
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Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
Report progress during Department Meetings to Department Chair and TKES administrator.
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CTAE
Continuous Improvement Goal: #2
2. North Forsyth High School will increase student opportunities for college and career readiness by embracing a growth
mindset in the following areas:
a) PSAT/SAT/ACT Participation and Prep
b) Advanced Placement Participation and Exams
c) Governors Honor Program Participation
d) Pathway Completion
SMART Goal #2: Fine Arts
Increase the percent of graduates completing a CTAE pathway to 90%.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
Closely monitor formative assessment,
summative assessments, and grades of
all students in capstone/final pathway
class to ensure successful completion.
Monitor enrollment in third level
courses of pathway to increase
number of students completing a CTAE
pathway.
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
If teachers closely monitor and
eligible students are passing with
at least a 70%, then the number
of graduates completing a CTAE
pathway will increase to 90%.
Monthly
department
meetings
Department 9
week monitoring
meetings
Progress reports from
Infinite Campus
Department PLT
Teachers Students
If teachers verify enrollment and
contact potential third level
students, then the number of
graduates completing a CTAE
pathway will increase to 90%.
2nd semester
during
registration
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
Progress reports from Infinite Campus, registration documentation, and reports
Tracey Winkler
Shannon AndersonRush
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FINE ARTS
Continuous Improvement Goal: #2
2. North Forsyth High School will increase student opportunities for college and career readiness by embracing a growth
mindset in the following areas:
a) PSAT/SAT/ACT Participation and Prep
b) Advanced Placement Participation and Exams
c) Governors Honor Program Participation
d) Pathway Completion
SMART Goal #2: Fine Arts
The number of fine arts pathway completers will increase by 10%.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
Students and parents will be given
information at the start of the year
about the various pathways available
to each student.
If students are given information
and requirements in advance,
then students will be motivated
to complete the pathway
August 2015
Each subject area
teacher
Teachers will check in at regular
intervals to monitor the progress of
pathway completion
If students are monitored and
encouraged to track their
progress, then students are more
likely to succeed and complete
their pathway
End of each 9
weeks
Subject area teacher
If 12th grade students are
monitored for completion, then
teachers and parents can
monitor growth for each year
May 2016
Subject area teacher,
counseling
department
Teachers will track how many 12th
grade students completed pathways
vs. non completion for future tracking
and trending
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
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See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
Teachers will be responsible to monitor and track 9th and 10th grade students pathway progress at regular intervals and
assist as needed, as well as keeping parents informed.
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HEALTH & PE
Continuous Improvement Goal: #2
2. North Forsyth High School will increase student opportunities for college and career readiness by embracing a growth
mindset in the following areas:
a) PSAT/SAT/ACT Participation and Prep
b) Advanced Placement Participation and Exams
c) Governors Honor Program Participation
d) Pathway Completion
SMART Goal #2: Health & PE
Raise Sat / PSAT / ACT participation by 5% and assist with awareness, preparation skills, and strategies.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
Provide testing dates and encourage
students and athletes to participate.
Provide testing vocabulary that will
help prepare students for these tests.
Educate students on testing strategies.
If Student are aware of testing
dates and deadlines than they
will be more likely to participate.
If students are familiarized with
testing strategies and key terms
then their scores are likely to
increase.
Timeline
All health and
physical education
teachers.
2015-16 School
Year
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
Compare 2014-15 testing data to 2015-16 testing data.
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
Mrs. Winkler who is
the admin over test
prep.
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COUNSELING
Continuous Improvement Goal: #2
2. North Forsyth High School will increase student opportunities for college and career readiness by embracing a growth
mindset in the following areas:
a) PSAT/SAT/ACT Participation and Prep
b) Advanced Placement Participation and Exams
c) Governors Honor Program Participation
d) Pathway Completion
SMART Goal #2: Counseling
As measured by the October 2015 administration of the PSAT, the percentage of freshman and juniors participating in
the PSAT will increase to 25% of their respective cohort.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
Core Curriculum lesson for all
freshmen through 9th lit with a
section for PSAT.
If the counseling department
markets the PSAT to parents and
students, then the percentage of
freshman and sophomores
participating in the test will
increase.
Hand out hard copy of registration
form through 9th lit core
curriculum lesson.
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Market PSAT through video
broadcast and various
announcements.
Already highlighted PSAT in
February 2015 sophomore
night and freshman night.
Include PSAT marketing in 1516 school year parent nights.
PSAT Interpretation Night by
C2.
Timeline
February 2015 –
September 2015
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
Freshman Lesson
– Strickland
Hard Copy – All
Counselors
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August 2015 –
February 2016
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Video
Broadcast –
Owens
Freshman
NightOwens,
Sophomore
Night –
Wigley
All Counselors
Wigley
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Junior PSAT Prep focus group
during IF.
Individual Student Planning
meetings on college
preparation as
needed/requested.
Compile list of SAT/ACT Prep
resources on webpage and
communicate those in various
ways throughout the year.
(Parent Nights,
announcements, individual
meetings, etc.)
August 2015 –
October 2015
1. Wigley
2. All Counselors
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
2014 PSAT: Freshman Participation 1.4%, Junior Participation 3.9%
2015 PSAT: Freshman Participation 21%, Junior Participation 29.8%
2016 PSAT: TBD
COUNSELING
Continuous Improvement Goal: #2
2. North Forsyth High School will increase student opportunities for college and career readiness by embracing a growth
mindset in the following areas:
a) PSAT/SAT/ACT Participation and Prep
b) Advanced Placement Participation and Exams
c) Governors Honor Program Participation
d) Pathway Completion
SMART Goal #2: Counseling
For the 2016-17 year, the percentage of students enrolled in at least one AP course will increase by 5 percent.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is
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(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
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Market benefits of AP courses
in 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th Parent
Nights.
Sophomore Core Curriculum
lesson to highlight benefits of
AP courses.
If the counseling department
markets the benefits of AP
enrollment to parents and
students, then enrollment in AP
courses will increase.
Highlight AP benefits in
Individual Student Planning
meetings (All juniors, other
grades as requested).
Use AP Potential Report
Somehow (TBD)
Core curriculum freshman
lesson to highlight benefits of
AP(TBD)
Responsible?
October 2015April 2016
Fall/Winter
2015-16
December 2015
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
AP Enrollment through FCS data dashboard. Data can lag a year or so behind.
2012: 24% 2013: 26% 2014: 29% 2015: TBD 2016: TBD
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All Counselors
Hampton
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All Counselors
All Counselors
Adams, Strickland
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ADMINISTRATION
Continuous Improvement Goal: #3
3. North Forsyth High School will collaborate with the North cluster schools to develop a strategic plan for the
following areas:
a) Graduation and Attendance Rates
b) Community Awareness Programs
c) Access to Opportunities
SMART Goal #2: Administration
By having vertical dialogue with our feeder schools and engaging the North Cluster community, we will begin to
develop a cluster strategic plan.
Chattahoochee Elementary
Chestatee Elementary
Coal Mountain Elementary
Matt Elementary
Silver City Elementary
Liberty Middle
Little Mill Middle
North Forsyth Middle
North Forsyth High
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
Areas of Focus
a. Graduation rates
b. Attendance rates
c. Healthy communities
d. Growth mindset/Advanced
studies
e. Awareness programs/Parent
resources/Engagement
Opportunities
f. Mentoring programs
g. Access to opportunity
North Community Synergy Task Force
Team Development
Timeline
Fall 2015Spring 2016
Fall 2015-
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
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Spring 2016
Align High School Career Pathway
Programs with feeder schools and
community
a. Farm to table/food
sustainability (ag. tech and food &
nutrition)
b. Sports medicine and physical
therapy (healthcare science)
c. MCJROTC
Fall 2015Spring 2016
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
The North Cluster principals will meet once a month to develop an integrated vertical plan.
The North Synergy Team will meet quarterly to discuss ways the community can support the strategic plan.
The North Counseling Cluster will meet quarterly to discuss best practices for K-12 development of student, parent, and
community resources to support the strategic plan.
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2015-16 Professional Learning Plan
Professional Learning Goal(s):
1. All certified staff will work in content/data teams to implement differentiation and effective formal assessments
as part of ongoing classroom instruction.
2. All certified staff will be trained in advanced strategies of itsLearning.
3. All certified staff will receive awareness information related to the new PSAT and SAT, as well as the advantages
of advanced placement strategies, GHP participation, and pathway completion.
4. All certified staff will participate in discussion and the revision process of NFHS values, mission and vision, while
utilizing input from our feeder schools and community.
Connection to Continuous Improvement Goal(s):
1. Implementing differentiation and effective formal assessments will support our goal of improving CCRPI.
2. Orientation and training for the utilization of itsLearrning advanced strategies will provide teachers with tools to
enhance instruction. This supports our goal of increasing CCRPI in growth and progress points.
3. Increasing staff awareness about student opportunities for college and career readiness will lead to embracing a
growth mindset
4. By having vertical dialogue with our feeder schools and engaging the North Cluster community, we will begin to
develop a cluster strategic plan.
Date
# Hours
Description of Learning Activities
July 30
Pre-Planning
July 31
Pre-Planning (District)
4
All staff general session. Mission and vision presentation
4
District wide collaboration by content with a focus on
itsLearning
August 3
Pre-Planning
3
TKES presentation, Code of Ethics, Mandated Reporting,
Bookkeeping, Testing Updates
August 4
Pre-Planning
4
Breakout sessions: Data Teams Overview; Content Teams
Overview; Grading and Reporting, ItsLearning training with
county representative
August 5
Pre-Planning
September 2
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (District)
October 23
Prof. Dev. Day (District AM/School PM)
November 3rd
3
Team building with Ted Wiese
2
Overview of Data Teams, Meetings with data teams
4
Differentiation
1
Understanding CCRPI
Planning Period Meetings
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January 4
8
Department Chairs will work with TKES administrator to review
data teams and the progress of data teams in regards to EOC
data
1
Subject Specific Differentiation
4
Differentiation
5
Various Topics, including SLO data analysis, Online Learning
Plan Lesson Development, discussion boards, etc.
18
Content team planning for instruction and assessment with an
emphasis on data
5
Discussion and revision of NFHS Mission, Vision, and Values
4
Grade posting session
4
NFHS graduation – all staff
Prof. Dev. Day (School)
January 12th
Planning Period Meetings
February 16
Prof. Dev. Day (District AM/School PM)
itsLearning Training
September - April
Data Teams
Each Week
Departmental Teams
September - February
May 31
Post-Planning
June 1
Post-Planning
TOTAL HOURS:
75