West Forsyth HS
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2015-18 Executive Summary
Continuous Improvement Goal
(Schools determine the number of goals)
AdvancED Standards
(Check all that apply)
Support from FCS Depts.*
(List all that apply)
1. West Forsyth High School will foster
a culture and climate of school pride
and professionalism around our
motto We Excel and Succeed
Together.
*Purpose and Direction
*Governance and Leadership
*Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
*Resources and Support
Systems
*Using Results for Continuous
Improvement
Teaching and Learning
Public Information and
Communications
Student Support Services
Facilities
2. Aligned with the Forsyth County School’s
Vital and Personalized Learning West
Forsyth High School will implement a variety
of teaching strategies to include vertical
alignment with the cluster middle schools to
improve instruction for overall increased
student performance as it relates to CCRPI
(Achievement, Progress, and Achievement
Gap).
*Purpose and Direction
*Governance and Leadership
*Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
*Resources and Support
Systems
*Using Results for Continuous
Improvement
Teaching and Learning
Facilities
Human Resources
Special Education
Student Support Services
Technology
3. West Forsyth High School will increase
the cohort graduation rate from 90.10%
to 92.10%.
*Purpose and Direction
*Governance and Leadership
*Teaching and Assessing for
Learning
*Resources and Support
Systems
*Using Results for Continuous
Improvement
Teaching and Learning
Human Resources
Special Education
Student Support Services
Technology
* FCS Depts:
Educational Leadership
Facilities
Finance & Operations
Food & Nutrition Services
Human Resources
Public Inf. & Communications
School Safety & Discipline
Special Education
Student Support Services
Superintendent
Teaching & Learning
Technology & Inf. Services
Transportation
West Forsyth HS
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2015-16 School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal:
West Forsyth High School will foster a culture and climate of school pride and professionalism around our motto We
Excel and Succeed Together.
SMART Goal:
See Step 3 (DMR): Establish SMART Goals
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
Curriculum Night
Parent Nights/Counseling
AP Nights (rising 9th grade and upper
Classmen)
Apply to College Night
IC messages
WFHS webpage/FB/Twitter
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
If we continue to offer and increase
parental involvement opportunities
and communication, then we will
improve school climate, increase
student achievement, and reduce
disciplinary infractions.
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
Ongoing
throughout year
*Counseling office
*Administration
*ITS
*Teachers
*College Reps
Resources
*IC
*Social Media
Perfect Attendance Award (1st and 2nd
semester)
Teacher of the Month/TOTY
Team building activities with staff
Recognition of Life changing events
Teacher Induction (Breakfast Club)&
Mentoring Program
If staff develops meaningful and
professional relationships and feel
valued for their contributions and
accomplishments, then staff will be
invested in WFHS and their own
success.
Ongoing
throughout year
*Culture Club
Committee
*Sunshine Committee
*Administration
*Staff, Community
*Webpage Surveys
*Tracking spreadsheet
for Teacher Attendance
Student of the Month
Perfect Attendance Recognition
Teacher/Student AP Recognition
Banners
Activities (Powder Puff game, pep
rallies, Special Olympics Buddies, Peer
Tutoring, Class meetings)
If students develop meaningful and
positive connections within WFHS,
then students feel invested in their
own success.
Ongoing
throughout year
*Teachers
*Counselors
*Administration
Resources
*IC
*Budget
School Clubs/Organizations
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
This goal will be monitored on a quarterly basis to determine how well we are meeting and addressing the
goal. The following groups will be involved: Admin Team, Leadership Team, SIP focus committee, & Culture
Committee.
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2015-16 School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal:
Aligned with the Forsyth County Schools’ Vital and Personalized Learning West Forsyth High School will implement a
variety of teaching strategies to improve instruction and participation for overall increased student performance as it
relates to CCRPI (Achievement, Progress, and Achievement Gap).
SMART Goal:
See Step 3 (DMR): Establish SMART Goals
West Forsyth High School will raise its CCRPI score from 84% to 85.5%.
Actions, Strategies and
Impact on Student and Adult
Interventions
Behavior
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
Professional Learning offered through
DCD and Department specific
professional learning opportunities.
Core content areas---common
department planning
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
If teachers will utilize tools and
strategies through Professional
Learning development (itsLearning,
data analysis, feedback, questioning,
differentiation, and technology),
then EOC scores will increase.
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
Yearlong
Who…
Administration
Teacher Leaders
Monthly data team analysis &
collaborative team planning
FLEX program(Freshman Learning
Excellence Program)at risk 9th graders
Senior progress meetings
Vertical observations between 8th and
9th grade teachers/Vertical alignment
with cluster Middle Schools.
If lower performing groups are
identified and interventions are
aimed at those subgroups, then
performance will increase.
Yearlong
Who…
Administration
Graduation Coach
Counselors
FLEX team
School Social Worker
WFHS teaching staff
Monthly data team analysis &
collaborative team planning
SAT/ACT Prep-after school
SAT/ACT prep-warm-ups & starters
PSAT prep for 9th graders with C2E
If content collaboration teams work
together to analyze student
achievement data, then EOC, SLO,
EOP, AP, SAT, ACT scores will
increase.
Yearlong
Who…
Administration
Teachers
Counselors
Resources…
Data sources, time, &
Content planning logs
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
Continuous monitoring and oversight of all contributory programs.
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2015-16 School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal:
Continued from page 3
SMART Goal:
See Step 3 (DMR): Establish SMART Goals
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
If teachers are trained and expected
to utilize the tools within itsLearning
and provided with ongoing support,
then the itsLearning platform will be
utilized for the purpose of student
achievement.
Professional Learning provided by
Ruth Allen & team for itsLearning.
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
Yearlong
Who…
Administration
Teachers
School and county ITS
and instructional
support team
Individual Academic Support with
counselors
Individual planning Meetings with
counselors, 11th grade students, and
parents
Student referrals for Peer tutoring
and instructional extension (during IF
and study hall)
If we continue to offer supportive
instructional opportunities to
include remediation and provide
targeted counseling support, then
student achievement will increase.
Yearlong
Who…
Administration
Graduation Coach
Instructional Extension
Staff
Teacher Review
sessions (AM and PM)
Peer Tutoring (Beta club
and NHS)
Counselors
Continue to focus on Advanced
Placement Participation
Continue to focus on Rigor courses
(honors and AP)
If we continue to provide
information nights, teacher
training, and increased AP
offerings, then student AP
participation will continue to
increase.
Yearlong
Who…
Administration
Counseling
Staff
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
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2015-16 School Improvement Plan
Continuous Improvement Goal:
West Forsyth High School will increase the cohort graduation rate.
SMART Goal:
See Step 3 (DMR): Establish SMART Goals
The West Forsyth High School Cohort Graduation Rate will increase from 90.10% to 92.10%.
Actions, Strategies and
Interventions
(Includes Prof. Learning Plan)
See Step 4 (DMR):
Select Specific Strategies
Student referrals for peer tutoring and
Instructional Extension
At-risk Senior Progress meetings
Quarterly meetings with at-risk
students (underclassmen)
FLEX Program (at-risk 9th graders)
Impact on Student and Adult
Behavior
(“If…then...” Statements)
See Step 5 (DMR):
Determine Results Indicators
If at-risk students are frequently
monitored and interventions are
implemented, then students will
graduate within their respective
cohort.
Timeline
Resources Needed?
Who is
Responsible?
Yearlong
Who…
Counselors
Administration
Graduation coach
Teachers
Educating parents and students on
alternative credit and recovery options
If we continue to offer online
recovery options, then students will
stay on track for graduation with
their cohort.
Yearlong
Who…
Counselors
Administration
Graduation coach
Career Cruising (Bridge Bill)
Academic planning and support
meetings
Transition Meetings (8th to 9th)
Vertical Teaming with LMS
&VCMS(administration, graduation
coach, counselors)
If students have access to
academic/career programs and
career pathways, then they will have
increased opportunities for college
and career readiness.
Yearlong
Who…
Counselors
Administration
Graduation coach
Describe how your SMART Goal will be monitored throughout the year:
See Step 6 (DMR): Monitor and Evaluate Results
Continuous evaluation of data for the aforementioned programs along with ongoing meetings with administration,
counselors, and teachers.
West Forsyth HS
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2015-16 Professional Learning Plan
Professional Learning Goal(s):
Improving Instructional Strategies and Teacher Leadership
 Full implementation of itslearning and Learning Station for lesson planning, enrichment, remediation, data
analysis, etc.
 Teacher- driven and teacher-led professional learning sessions at the departmental level
 Focus on differentiation in the classroom, formative assessments, technology, and meaningful feedback
 Collaborative Planning and Data Team continuous meetings to evaluate both short term and long term
classroom goals
 Three school-wide focus groups including a variety of teachers: School Improvement Focus Group, Professional
Learning Focus Group, Climate and Culture Focus Group
Connection to Continuous Improvement Goal(s):
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Professional Learning Needs Assessment indicated teachers prefer specialized teacher-driven, teacher-led
professional development. This, along with the creation of the three focus groups, increases teacher leadership
opportunities, works to improve culture and morale, and assists in promoting the School Improvement Plan’s
goal of improved professional culture and gains in CCRPI, tests scores, etc. based on teaching strategies, etc.
Collaborative Data Teams focus on short term and long term classroom goals which will increase use of
formative assessments, lesson modifications, mastery of learning, etc. These teams and the strategies used to
impact instruction will lead to an increase in both student achievement and CCRPI scores.
Date
# Hours
Description of Learning Activities
July 30
Pre-Planning
July 31
Pre-Planning (District)
August 3
Pre-Planning
August 4
Pre-Planning
August 5
Pre-Planning
September 2
Early Release/Prof. Dev. (District)
September 2015–May 2016
8
State of the School Address, TKES Orientation, Team Building
Activities, Department and Grade Level Meetings
8
District Collaboration Day, Importance of Co-Teaching, Collaborative
Planning
8
Testing ethics, TKES, Discipline, School Nurse, Dept. Chair
meeting, Coaches Meeting
Itslearning training with Ruth Allen, scheduling meeting,
Collaborative Team meetings
Mandated Reporting, Code of Ethics, Grad Coach, Special Ed
law, Collaborative Planning.
Data Teams
September 2015-May 2016
TBD (10-20)
September 2015-May 2016
TBD (10-20)
8
8
8
TBD (30-50)
Collaborative Data Team meetings: to occur a minimum of 2
times a month. Logs are kept and submitted to primary
evaluator at the end of a unit.
Focus Team Meetings: Occur as needed in order to identify
areas of strength and weakness, create an action plan, analyze
data, etc.
Professional Learning Focus Team will meet in late August to
determine dates for departmental PL and school-wide PL.
Departments will generate content specific Professional
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Learning Sessions related to differentiation, formative
assessments, and best practices. These will be attended by
primary evaluators.
October 23
Prof. Dev. Day (District AM/School PM)
January 4
Prof. Dev. Day (School)
February 16
Prof. Dev. Day (District AM/School PM)
May 31
Post-Planning
June 1
Post-Planning
TOTAL HOURS:
8
DCD-Job-Alike
8
TBD
8
TBD
8
TBD
8
Graduation; TBD
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