Richmond County School System
Schoolwide/School Improvement Plan
SCHOOLWIDE/SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN TEMPLATE
Title I Schoolwide Program
Title I Targeted Assistance
Non-Title I School
School Name: Roy E. Rollins Elementary School
District Name: Richmond County
Principal Name: Dr. Sharon D. Ray
School Year: 2015-2016
School Mailing Address: 2160 Mura Drive, Augusta, GA 30906
Telephone: 706.796.4972
District Title I Director/Coordinator Name: Angeline Andrews-Milton
District Title I Director/Coordinator Mailing Address: 864 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30901
Email Address: andrean@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us
Telephone: 706. 826.1134
ESEA WAIVER ACCOUNTABILITY STATUS
(Check all boxes that apply and provide additional information if requested.)
ELA
PRIORITY School
FOCUS School
Subject Areas that Need Improvement
Subject Areas that Need Improvement
Math
Science
Social Studies
ELA
Graduation Rate
Math
Science
Did Not Exit
Did Not Exit
Principal’s Signature:
Date:
Title I Director’s Signature:
Date:
Area Assistant Superintendent’s Signature:
Date:
Superintendent’s Signature:
Date:
Revision Date: 9.24.15
Revision Date: 10.22.15
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Template Instructions
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All components of a Title I Schoolwide Program Plan and a School Improvement Plan must be addressed. When using SWP
and SIP checklists, all components/elements marked as “Not Met” need additional development.
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Please add your planning committee members on the next page.
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The first ten components in the template are required components as set forth in Section 1114 of the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA).
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Include a narrative response to address each component of the plan.
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If you are identified as a Focus or Priority School, your SW/SIP needs to address the areas you were identified for.
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Planning Committee Members
Printed Name
Dr. Sharon D. Ray
Jo Beverly
Dr. Strei-Sann L. Sinkler
Katrina Prophet
Erica L. Chavous
Kimberly Taylor
Lindsey McGuire
Tonya Watts
Tiffany Dukes
Erica Ellison
Causandra Broussard
Keylor Grigg
Ms. Georgia Carter
Mrs. Maynett Hawkins
Member’s Signature
Position/Role
Principal
Academic Support Specialist
Administrative Intern
Leadership Team -Kindergarten
Title I Program Specialist
Leadership Team-First Grade
Leadership Team -Second Grade
Leadership Team -Third Grade
Leadership Team -Fourth Grade
Leadership Team -Fifth Grade
Special Education
Community Stakeholder
Parent
Parent
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SMART Goals for FY15-16
Goal #1:
The total number of students performing on grade level on the I-Ready Assessments in Math and Reading in grades Kindergarten
through five will increase by 20% by the end of the 2015-2016 SY.
Goal #2:
The total number of students in grades three and five reading at or above grade level will increase their Lexile by 10% by the end of
the 2015-2016 SY.
Goal #3:
The total number of students missing 6 or more days will decrease by 20% for the 2015-2016 SY.
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SWP/SIP Components
1. A comprehensive needs assessment of the entire school, (including taking into account
the needs of migratory children as defined in Section 1309(2)) that is based on information which includes the
achievement of children in relation to the state academic content standards and the state student academic
achievement standards described in Section 1111(b)(1).
In assessing the needs of the school, Rollins Committee members looked at the 2014 CCRPI data:
Content:
Rollins scored 5.28 points less the 24 points needed in Achievement. The areas of focus ideanitfied were math 1.0 points
below the state, science 1.0 points below the state and social studies 1.2 points below the state. In the areas of ELA, Rollins
was below the state by .8 points and .4 points below the state in Reading. Professional learning is still needed in these areas to
address students reading on grade level by 3rd grade and being able to construct written responses.
Readiness:
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Rollins was .2 above the county but 1.3 points below the state in serving Students with Disabilities in general education
environment more than 80% of the school day. We were below the district by .4 points and 2.4 points below the state in 5th
graders who meet or exceed on the 5th Grade Writing Assessment. We were .7 points below the district and 2.6 points below
the state in the percentage of students reading at the 3rd Lexile level of 650 or higher. Rollins was above the district by .2 points
of 5th grade students reading at 850 or higher and 1.3 percentage points below the state. Based on these results, the team
determine that our focus should be on writing and reading.
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Graduation:
For the percentage of 5th students passing at least 5 courses in core content areas and scoring Meets or Exceeds on all CRCT,
Rollins was .1 points below the district and .9 points below the state. We fell below the district and state in the percentage of
students scoring at the Exceeds level in all areas of the CRCT. After analyzing the data, the team felt that teachers should focus
on instructional strategies and practices to improve these areas.
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Progress:
Rollins was about 20 below the district and state in students who made typical growth in ELA, Math and Social Studies; and about
12 below the state and district in Reading and Science. The team determined that the focus should be on professional learning and
resources were needed to improve these areas.
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Closing the Achievement Gap:
Rollins did not close the Achivement Gap between the lowest 25 percentile and the state.
Attendance:
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The number of students absent zero days has decreased from 77 students during the 2013-2014SY to 55 students during the
2014-2015SY. There was a decrease in the number of students absent 1 to 5 days in 2013-2014SY from 265 to 229 during the
2014-2015SY. Rollins showed a decrease in the number of students absent 6 to 10 days from 133 during the 2013-2014SY to
114 students during the 2014-2015SY. However, there was an increase in students missing greater than 10 days from 124
students during the 2013-2014SY to 130 students during the 2014-2015SY.
Student Discipline/Referral Data
2014-2015 Discipline Referrals
80
Number of Referrals
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
Grade Level
4th Grade
5th Grade
3rd grade received the highest number of referrals last year with 68. 2 nd grade followed with 27, and 5th with 18. Since, the 3rd
graders have moved to 4th grade and 2nd to 3rd grade, teachers will need additional support. Support will include management
strategies, discipline but more importantly instruction/activities that engage students so, that negative behavior can be shifted
to active engagement and participation within the classroom.
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Diagnostic Assessment Data
2015 Beginning of the Year- Math I-Ready
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I-Ready Math was taken at the beginning of the 2015SY. 13% of Rollins students, 46 students, scored more than 2 grade levels
below on the math assessment. 83 students, 24% scored 2 grade levels below. 63%, which is 220 students, scored on, above or
emerging. 100% of the kindergarten students were on, above or emerging.
2015 Beginning of the Year- Reading I-Ready
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I-Ready Reading was also taken at the beginning of the year. 100% of Kindergarten students were on, above, or emerging. 49
students, 14% were more than 2 grade levels below. 19% or 66 students were 2 grade levels below. 234 students, 67% were
performing on, above or emerging.
According to the SLO data analysis our 69% of our kindergarten students performed within the proficient in geometry;
however, the majority of our kindergarten students need targeted instruction in the areas of numbers and operations and
algebra and algebraic thinking.
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After analyzing the SLO data for ELA we noticed that our kindergarten students need targeted instruction in basic
phonological awareness and phonics skills.
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After analyzing the SLO math data we noticed that the majority of our students need targeted instruction in numbers and
operations and number sense.
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Upon analysis of the SLO ELA data we noticed that our first grade students most struggle with language conventions and
production and distribution of writing. Our students also struggle with reading foundational skills and will receive targeted
instruction in those areas.
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After analyzing the SLO math data we noticed that the majority of our second grade students need targeted instruction in
numbers and operations and number sense.
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Upon analysis of the SLO ELA data we noticed that our second grade students most struggle with language conventions and
production and distribution of writing. Our students also struggle with reading foundational skills literary and informational
and will receive targeted instruction in those areas.
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Upon analysis of the SLO ELA data we noticed that our third grade students struggle in the area of English language arts and
this will be an area of focus for third grade teachers and students this school year. We will incorporate intense targeted small
group reading instruction based on i-Ready data and teacher observations.
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After analyzing the SLO math data we noticed that the majority of our third grade students need targeted instruction in number
operations, fractions, geometry and measurement.
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2. School reform strategies that:
a. Provide opportunities for all children to meet the state’s proficient and advanced levels of student academic
achievement described in Section 1111(b)(1)(D).
The ways in which we will address the needs of all children in the school is through continuous progress monitoring, using
data to plan and differentiated lessons and by providing teachers with job embedded/ relevant professional learning. Teachers,
will also participate in book and article studies that address concerns within the building.
In addition, there are reading and math intervention times that are used to provide additional instruction daily to all students at
the various levels of proficiency. Every student is served in small group reading and math instruction daily based on his/her
academic need. Groups are flexible and based on current data. Supplemental materials include manipulatives, BuildUp,
StartUp, SpiralUp, and I-Ready Reading and Math Intervention.
b. Use effective methods and instructional strategies that are based on scientifically based research that:
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strengthen the core academic program in the school
Rollins academic support staff includes the principal, assistant principal, academic support specialist,
mentor teachers and teachers in residence, these individuals strive to stay on top of the last research.
They attend district professional learning, conferences and read professional literature at home. These
individuals are a part of the leadership team where ideas and research is first shared. Strategies are then
presented in staff professional learning. The academic support specialist is always available to assist
teachers. Resources to implement strategies are available in the media center. The media center also
houses professional learning books aimed at strengthen the core program.
Teachers also participate in district professional learning. They have access to a number of research
based programs such as I-Ready, Rubicon Atlas, First in Math and Infinite Campus. Teachers are
encouraged to stay abreast of the latest research regarding methods and instructional strategies.
To increase attendance, students will receive monthly perfect attendance incentives, shout outs on the
morning show and a “puppy paw”. Students who have perfect attendance for the 9 weeks will have
lunch with the principal. The teacher with the most students present for the month will have their
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pictures displayed. A party will be held for those students who had perfect attendance all year long.
increase the amount and quality of learning time, such as providing and extended school year and
before- or after-school and summer programs and opportunities, and help provide an enriched
and accelerated curriculum
Rollins did offer extended school during the 2014-2015SY. Summer school were offered by the district.
Instructional time is maximized by detailed schedules outlining students’ daily activities and minutes
spent on each subject area. Teachers are expected and required to adhere to their schedules. Teachers
also engage in collaborative and individual planning, which affords them the opportunity to share ideas,
prepare lessons and gather materials. These strategies not only increase the amount and quality of
learning time but assist teachers in becoming more efficient.
include strategies for meeting the educational needs of historically underserved populations
Rollins now houses a full time counselor. Part of the counselors’ goals for the 2015-2016 school year, is
to support the school’s vision and mission, build relationships, and focus on helping to prepare our
students to be college and career ready with career clusters instruction. These students also receive target
instruction through the EIP program, small group instruction and daily interventions.
Rollins continues to implement standards-based classrooms and continue to focus on engaging every student in his/her
learning each part of every school day.
c. Include strategies to address the needs of all children in the school, but particularly the needs of low-achieving
children and those at risk of not meeting the state student achievement standards who are members of the target
population of any program that is included in the schoolwide program which may include:
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counseling, pupil services, and mentoring services;
college and career awareness and preparation, such as college and career guidance, personal
finance education, and innovative teaching methods, which may include applied learning and
team-teaching strategies; and
the integration of vocational and technical education programs; and
The Counselors’ goals for the 2015-2016 school year, are to support the school’s vision and mission, build
relationships, promote bullying prevention and awareness, and continually help students achieve their personal best.
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Since our school is implementing the AVID College Readiness System and AVID Elementary Essentials the main
focus in counseling is to help to prepare students to be college and career ready with career clusters instruction.
Classroom guidance will be used to address the following areas: anger management, bullying prevention, career
exploration, study/test taking strategies, and diversity/respect. A Student of Character group which consists of 4th and
5th graders that will focus on fostering student leaders within our school. Focus on bullying awareness and creating an
environment which fosters student achievement and interpersonal growth is another goal for this year. Finally, the
concentrate on how important it is for students to think before acting on emotions and feeling. This will allow them an
opportunity to set individual goals and
improve behaviors.
Activity/Workshop
National Bully Prevention Month
Bully Prevention Programs
Red Ribbon Week
Random Acts of Kindness(RAK)
College and Career Fair
Target Audience
ASCA Domain
Timeline
Personal and Social
October
October 21-October 23
Personal and Social
October 25-30
Personal and Social
February
February 15-19
Academic Development
Career Development
March 15
PK-2
3-5
PK-5
PK-5
PK-5
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d. Address how the school will determine if such needs have been met; and are consistent with, and are designed to
implement, the state and local improvement plans, if any.
To ensure that the needs of students are being met, Rollins will progress monitor weekly in reading and math using IReady assessments. Teachers will also employ weekly common assessments for the various subject areas. These measurements
are consistent with the local board of education and the state.
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3. Instruction by highly qualified professional staff
Roy E. Rollins Elementary Highly Qualified Professional Staff
First
Last
Grade
Irby
Elizabeth
Pre-K
Spikes
Angela
Pre-K
Doss
Pamela
Kindergarten
Prophet
Katrina
Kindergarten
Williams
Karen
Kindergarten
Cauthen
Maci
First
Johnson
Kimberlee
First
Taylor
Kimberly
First
Conyers
Moansenee
Second
Fuzy
Jennifer
Second
McGuire
Lindsey
Second
Harris
Nikita
Third
Prince
Yasmine
Third
Shaffer
Anastacia
Third
Watts
Tonya
Third
Dukes
Tiffany
Fourth
Milans
Rachel
Fourth
Vacancy
Buckman
LaTosha
Fifth
Ellison
Erica
Fifth
Highly Qualified
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQ
HQ
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4. In accordance with Section 1119and subsection (a) (4), high-qualified and ongoing professional development for
teachers, principals, and paraprofessionals and, if appropriate, pupil services personnel, parents, and other staff to
enable all children in the school to meet the state’s student academic achievement standards.
In addition to being highly qualified, Rollins teachers are trained to use best practices and research-based strategies to engage
students in learning and to check for understanding. Learning is differentiated according to the needs of the individual
students. We purposefully plan to build conceptual development and critical thinking rather than rote memorization. In order
to ensure that our teachers are well trained and have the necessary resources to maximize student growth and achievement we
will conduct two book studies this year one to assist with improving teacher morale and school climate. The second book is
structured around refining teachers’ skills in developing and utilizing small group differentiated lessons for all students.
Our teachers are supported through weekly professional learning at Rollins. The focus of the professional learning stems from
areas identified in the School Improvement Plan, which includes strategies in reading, math, writing and the use of technology
such as computers, netbooks, and iPads. Reviewing research and implementing strategies for improving critical thinking has
been an ongoing conversation at Rollins.
Teachers will also receive professional learning on the new diagnostic screener I-Ready and utilizing the I-Ready program and
data to guide instruction. Students will be assigned small group and individual differentiated lessons/activities based on iReady diagnostic results. Teachers will also use IXL as an additional tool for differentiating student activities. Teachers will
receive training in using Rubicon atlas where they will have access to numerous resources as well as district standards,
curriculum maps and pacing guides to help plan scaffolded lessons that will build upon students’ skills.
The past summer, select teachers participated in AVID professional learning, and will continue this upcoming 2015-2016 SY.
These teachers were tasked with training the staff on best practice strategies outlined by AVID. Rollins’ AVID focus this year
is on organization and creating a career and college atmosphere.
This year, Rollins’ teachers will participate in three books studies; all aimed at maximizing instructional time and
strengthening our core lessons. To assist teachers with differentiated small groups, the book Making the Most of Small Groups
Differentiation for All by Debbie Diller will be used. Teaching with Love and Logic by Jim Fay and David Funk, where
teachers will learn classroom management and discipline strategies.
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Teachers collaboratively plan lessons, weekly common assessments and instructional modifications weekly in Grade-Level
meetings. The Georgia Standards of Excellence are the basis for all lessons. Teachers use Rubiconatlas and the state
frameworks to guide their instructional planning. Lesson plans are reviewed weekly by the administrator to ensure the
curriculum is consistently being presented along with supplemental materials in reading, math, vocabulary, social studies and
science.
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Professional Learning Plan
Professional Learning
Related to SMART Goals
Professional Learning Timeline, Cost, and
Responsibility
Estimated
Cost,
Funding
Source,
and/or
Resource
No cost
Monitoring
Professional Learning
Results
How will this
professional learning
be monitored?
What evidence or artifacts
will indicate an
improvement in student
achievement?
Academic Support
Specialist
Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
Student achievement data
Student progress
monitoring data
Student achievement data
Student progress
monitoring data
Lesson plans
Teacher Evaluation
Book Study Guide (Notes)
What professional learning will
occur to attain SMART goals?
Professional
Learning Timeline
Person(s)
Responsible
i-Ready Professional Learning
September 2015 –
May 2016
RubiconAtlas Professional
Learning
September 2015 –
May 2016
No cost
Academic Support
Specialist
Book Study – The Energy Bus by
Jon Gordon
November 2015 –
January2016
400
Principal &
Assistant
Principal
Book Study – Making the Most of
Small Groups Differentiation for
All
November 2015 –
February 2016
400
Academic Support
Specialist
Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
Student achievement data
Student progress
monitoring data
Lesson plans
AVID Professional Learning
August 2015 – May
2016
20,000
Teachers,
Principal
Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
GAEL Summer Conference
July 2016
3,500
Teachers,
Principal
Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
Redelivery agenda
Lesson Plans
AVID Binders
Redelivery agenda
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ASCD Conference
Book Study-Teaching with Love
and Logic
By Fay and Funk
Writing to Win
Training and Materials
Computer lab supplies: computers,
headphones, wipes, key boarding
program –to help with the GA
Milestones
Science lab supplies: microscopes,
petri dishes, slides (cells and
microorganisms), science kits:
fossil, heat energy, states of matter,
motion, space, solar system, simple
machines, levers, ramps, light,
sound, shadows, magnets,
ecosystems, rocks, soil, pulleys,
ramps, plant seeds, life cycle, food
chain/web, electricity and
architectural/engineering kits
Other supplies: chart paper,
markers, notebook paper, crayons,
drawing paper, graph paper,
construction paper, glues, scissors,
balloons, straws, baking soda, oil,
light bulbs, batteries, flashlights,
etc.
Various nonfiction books over the
grade level contents topics
July 2016
7,500
Teachers,
Principal
Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
Redelivery agenda
Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
Teacher Evaluation
Book Study Guide (Notes)
Sign-in Sheets
Agendas
Sign-in Sheets
Student Work Samples
Lesson Plans
Student Work Samples
Lesson Plans
Sign-in Sheets
Lesson Plans
Student Work Samples
Lesson Plans
Projects
February-March
2016
400
Principal &
Assistant
Principal
November 2015May 2016
August 2015-May
2016
10,000
Consultant
6,000
Academic Support
Specialist
Teachers
August 2015- May
2016
30,000
Academic Support
Specialist
Teachers
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Social Studies lab supplies:
Markers, charts, paper, pencils,
drawing paper, scissors, crayons
Kits: holidays, American Symbols,
geography, cultural diversity, maps,
globes, government, economics
Various books over the grade level
content topics and historical figures
and AR Tests to go with them
August 2015- May
2016
25,000
Academic Support
Specialist
Teachers
Sign-in Sheets
Lesson Plans
Student Work Samples
Lesson Plans
Projects
Classroom Supplies
Copy paper, printers, pencil
sharpers, pencils, dry erase
markers, charts paper (lined and
unlined), post-its, scissors, crayons,
makers, colored pencils, colored
paper, glue, pens, construction
paper, educational games, music
and art supplies, etc.
Educational Software:
Accelerated Reader
iXl
Study Island
Ticket to Read
BrainPop
August 2015- May
2016
30,000
Academic Support
Specialist
Teachers
Sign-in Sheets
Lesson Plans
Student Work Samples
Lesson Plans
August 2015- May
2016
20,000
Media Specialist
Teachers
Reports from the
program
Lesson Plan
Reports
Lesson Plans
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5. Strategies to attract high-quality highly qualified teachers to high-need schools.
Richmond County School System hosts job fairs each year to provide an opportunity for potential teachers to have exposure to the
school level personnel. School administrators have an opportunity to meet and recruit for openings. The school system provides
information about salary schedules, certification, the application process, and the website. Schools provide information specific to
their school. Rollins has a team attends these fair. There, additional information about our school is distributed, our administrators
and current teachers who attend get to talk with potential candidates personally and obtain contact information. The information
provided by the recruitment team is shared with the leadership team, who invites candidates that meet the needs of the school to a
formal interview at a later date.
Rollins Elementary is also a Partner School for Augusta University. We host teacher candidates throughout the year. The
candidates participate in classroom observations, lab experiences and student teaching in our building. Having these students
working in our building also Rollins administrators and teachers to see first-hand what they are capable of and give us the chance
to recruit qualified applicants if positions become available. In addition to hosting Augusta University students, Rollins hosts
teacher candidates from Troy State and Bureau University as well.
To retain highly qualified teachers, a New Teacher Orientation is held at the beginning of the year by the Richmond County
School System and new teachers meet throughout the year. Rollins assigns each new teacher a mentor teacher, who provides
support and assist in the transition to our school. Other support for new teachers is provided by the grade-level chair, the
Academic Support Specialist, and the administrators. The mentor checks on the new teacher frequently and attends meetings
sponsored by Richmond County Schools on a monthly basis to develop and enhance the beginning teacher's skills. The Academic
Support Specialist provides ongoing support for beginning teachers through professional learning, planning, observation, feedback
and modeling.
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6. Strategies to increase parental involvement in accordance with Section 1118, such as family literacy services.
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Rollins has an Open Door Policy. We invite and encourage parents to visit our school whether it is observing their child, eating
lunch or volunteering, parents are always welcome. In an effort to encourage parental involvement, Rollins employs the
following strategies:
Parents, community partners and other stakeholders are invited to the Annual Title I End of the Year meeting, where the Title I
Schoolwide/School Improvement Plan is discussed. We solicit parent input to revise and edit the plan for the upcoming school
year.
In August/September parents are encouraged to attend the Title I Parent Training where they learned how to revise the
Schoolwide/School Improvement Plan, the School Parent Compact, Parent Survey and Policy. Several meeting are held
thereafter, to get parent input to revise and update these plans. The final documents are presented at the Annual Title I BOY
Parent Meeting.
Rollins has a school council which meets at least 4 times a year to discuss events in the school, the curriculum, concerns and
needs.
We offer a flexible number of meetings, for example, morning and evening times are provided for parents. If needed, funds
provided by Title I can provide transportation, child care, or home visits, as such services relate to parental involvement.
During the year, several different workshops are held. Such as Math Night, Social Studies/ Black History Night, Science
Night, Reading/ELA Night, Family Fitness Day, Volunteer Workshops, GA Milestones Parent Training, Infinite Campus. Etc.
Rollins also hosts different holiday events: Grandparents Day, Polar Express, Fall Festival, etc.
Fall and Spring Conferences are held each year and parents are encouraged to attend.
Rollins teachers get logs whereby they document each time they speak to a parent or parents attend a conference about their
child’s progress. Teacher encouraged to make contact with parents through phone calls, agendas, or notes at least once
monthly. Rollins teachers use homework calendars/weekly newsletters that outline the standards being taught and upcoming
tests, quiz, projects, etc, to communicate students’ progress.
Rollins has a part-time counselor, testing coordinator and the principal if further assistance is require.
Rollins has a Parent Center open from 8:30 to 3:00. The center is equipped with Study Buddies, books, fluency, math, reading
material, etc. for parent check-out. There are computers and a printer parents have access to.
The Parent Center also house brochures for how to help your children and current copies of the Schoolwide/Improvement Plan,
compact, policy, and surveys.
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7. Plans for assisting preschool children in the transition from early childhood programs, such as Head Start, Even Start,
Early Reading First, or a state-run preschool program, to local elementary school programs.
Rollins houses two Pre-Kindergarten classes. During the Spring of the year, a meeting is held with all Pre-Kindergarten parents
where the Kindergarten teachers present “A Day in Kindergarten”. A powerpoint outlining the curriculum, schedule and skills to
be learned
is presented next, parents participant in station rotation. After the workshop, Pre-Kindergarten students are assigned to a
Kindergarten class for a couple of day. During which time, they participant is Kindergarten activities.
During May, fifth grade students visit Sego Middle School, which Rollins students are zoned to attend. The middle school
provides a tour and orientation. Information is provided on expectations and scheduling. Students have an opportunity to learn
about clubs, extracurricular activities, and various programs that will be available in middle school. This overview allows student
to begin to plan for the adjustment they will be facing the following year.
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8. Measures to include teachers in the decisions regarding the use of academic assessments described in Section 1111(b)
(3) in order to provide information on, and to improve, the achievement of individual students and the overall
instructional program.
Rollins teachers participate in the decisions regarding the use of academic assessments daily. Teachers have access to their
students’ permanent records; they have access to the diagnostics website I-Ready, currently used by the Richmond County School
System. I-Ready provide teachers with diagnostic information about where students are in reading and math. Teachers also
progress monitor students using I-Ready bi-weekly.
Teachers use weekly common assessments to measure if students mastered the standards taught during the week. This information
is also discussed at grade level meetings and provides directions for planning instruction for the upcoming week. Teachers is
grades 3rd-5th also, administer Student Learning Objectives tests to students twice a year. Not only, does this information provide
teachers with a baseline to begin instruction, teachers can also see if how much progress a student has made. SLO are a part of the
TKES.
Teachers share all assessment information with students and parents. Students and teachers have honest data conversation about
where students current are and what they want to achieve during the school year. Teachers assist students is setting goal, allowing
students to identify their strengths, areas of needs, and see growth. Our balanced assessment plan is designed to improve the
performance of each student.
The Data Team meets after each Benchmark to universal screener results. They are then used to identify students who need
additional intervention and hands on instruction in the area of reading and math. The school purchased classroom libraries,
leveled readers, math and reading text to improve instruction and learning in math and reading for students identified for Tier 2 or
3. Math manipulative kits were purchased, as well as, professional development training.
Our focus continues on reviewing collaboratively what we assess to ensure that assessments are valid and aligned with district and
state standards. We examine student work, disaggregate assessment data, and plan for instruction that focuses on student
work/individual academic needs to improve student learning. Professional learning is based on the needs of the teachers and
focused on using best practices daily in classrooms to improve teaching and learning.
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9. Activities to ensure that students who experience difficulty mastering the proficient or advanced levels of academic
achievement standards required by Section 1111(b)(1) shall be provided with effective, timely additional assistance,
which shall include measures to ensure that students’ difficulties are identified on a timely basis and to provide
sufficient information on which to base effective assistance.
Students are assessed three times a year using the diagnostic tool I-Ready. I-Ready identifies where students’ strengths and
weaknesses are in reading and math. Daily intervention is provided to students that are identified. Students receive direct and
explicit instruction at the teacher station. Independent stations are leveled and students participant in activities that will
improve weak areas.
Based on the criteria for the Early Intervention Program (EIP) some students receive additional support by an augment teacher.
Students are progress monitored weekly. If students do not show progress, they are referred to the Response to Intervention
Team (RTI). To help support teachers in their efforts to assist students having difficulty mastering proficient or advance levels,
Rollins teachers have access to a number of instructional materials:
 StartUp Kits
 BuildUp Kits
 SpiralUp Kits
 iXL
 BrainPop
 Accelerated Reader
 Leveled Readers
 Reading Rods
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
Phonics Materials from 95 Percent group
A Variety of professional development books located in the Media Center
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Progress Monitoring (PM) of Implementation and Strategies
Program Used for
Progress
Monitoring
I-Ready
Assessments for
Reading and Math
I-Ready
Assessments for
Lexile levels
Monthly
Attendance
Reports
Evidence
Baseline
Data
PM Goal 1
PM Goal 2
PM Goal 3
I-Ready Reports
StartUP/BuildUp/SpiralUp
Kits
(Reading)
Teacher Assessments
Tickets out the Door
Fall
I-Ready
Report
Fall Benchmark
Increase on the
Winter Benchmark
Increase on the Spring
Benchmark
I-Ready Reports
Fall
I-Ready
Report
Fall Benchmark
Increase on the
Winter Benchmark
Increase on the Spring
Benchmark
Monthly Infinite Campus
Attendance Reports
Attendance
Reports
Attendance Report
January Attendance
Report
May Attendance
Report
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10. Coordination and integration of federal, state, and local services and programs, including programs supported under
this Act, violence prevention programs, nutrition programs, housing programs, Head Start, adult education, vocational
and technical education, and job training
Funding Source
Federal Funds-Title I
How Funds will be Used
Educational supplies and instructional technology to support instruction in the area of
Reading/Writing/ELA, Mathematics, Social Studies and Studies will purchased, used
and effectively monitored. Additional computers will be purchased to support data
driven instruction and online assessments. Supplies include: computers, headphones,
wipes, key boarding program, projector screen, projector replacement lamps, active
pens, microscopes, petri dishes, slides (cells and microorganisms), science kits: fossil,
heat energy, states of matter, motion, space, solar system, simple machines, levers,
ramps, light, sound, shadows, magnets, ecosystems, rocks, soil, pulleys, ramps, plant
seeds, life cycle, food chain/web, electricity and architectural/engineering kits, software
programs (Math IXL,
Other supplies: chart paper, markers, notebook paper, crayons, drawing paper, graph
paper, construction paper, glues, laminating film, scissors, balloons, straws, baking soda,
oil, light bulbs, batteries, flashlights, etc., various nonfiction books over the grade level
contents topics, Markers, charts, paper, pencils, drawing paper, scissors, crayons
Kits: holidays, American Symbols, geography, cultural diversity, maps, globes,
government, economics, various books over the grade level content topics and historical
figures and AR Tests to go with them, copy paper, printers, pencil sharpers, pencils, dry
erase markers, charts paper (lined and unlined), post-its, scissors, crayons, makers,
colored pencils, colored paper, glue, pens, construction paper, educational games, music
and art supplies, professional learning (AVID Summer Institute, Dr. Jean’s Active
Learning Adventure, Writing to Win)
Writing to Win Resources(Understanding Elementary Teacher’s Manual, Primary
Teacher’s Manual, student journals)
Book study: The energy bus for kids, Leadership and self deception, Resolving the heart
of coaching, Tools for conferencing with students, Writing meaningful teacher
evaluations), books to motivate students in an effort to support the AVID initiative
(How to Create College Day, Love and Logic, Step Up to Better Grades, Getting Along
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with Others, etc)
Software (Brainpop, Renaissance)
State Funds
Reduce Class Size
Local Professional Learning Funds
Grants
Per pupil funds will be used to purchase materials/supplies that support the
implementation of the State Standards
NA
To provide professional development for the implementation of Standards Based
Instruction, and Classroom Management
To support Pre-K
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11. Description of how individual student assessment results and interpretation will be provided to parents.
Assessment data is communicated to parents in a variety of ways. Weekly signed papers and daily folders go home that include
this information. Parents can view students’ grades online through Infinite Campus. Conferences and phone calls keep parents
informed of assessment results, interpretations, and ways to help their child. Progress reports and reports cards provide a
compilation of this information. Academic Nights provides an opportunity for parents to come to school and have their child
explain their work and what it shows about their academic progress. I-Ready, GA Milestones and CogAT results are shared with
parents by letters/conferences explaining the results. Parents may always request additional information.
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12. Provisions for the collection and disaggregation of data on the achievement and assessment results of students.
Disaggregated data from the GA Milestones should arrive in the Fall of the school year, it will then be disseminated to teachers
and parents. Throughout the year as more current data is provided, data is disaggregated to teachers and parents and used to make
instructional decisions. Teachers collect their data after each assessment: I-Ready, common assessments, and weekly grades. This
information is disseminated to parents through conferences, letters, signed papers, and weekly folders. Parents are always
welcomed to request this information and have conferences with teachers.
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13. Provisions to ensure that disaggregated assessment results for each category are valid and reliable.
The school has a testing plan in place to ensure that the results are valid and reliable. This plan includes specific procedures and
protocols that must be followed. Tests are kept in a safe and secure location when they are not in use. They are returned to the
district testing coordinator on completion of the testing process. In addition, all teachers are trained on testing procedures and
protocols each time a test is given.
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14. Provisions for public reporting of disaggregated data.
An annual Title I Meetings are held at the beginning and end of each school year. During these meetings the school's academic
status is shared with parents and the community. In addition the School Improvement Plan, compact, survey and policy are posted
on the school's website. The results for universal screeners are shared with the Title I Advisory/School Council. The results for all
schools in Georgia are posted on the Department of Education's website.
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15. Plan developed during a one-year period, unless the LEA, after considering the recommendation of its technical
assistance providers, determines that less time is needed to develop and implement the schoolwide program.
The School Improvement Plan is updated on a regular basis to ensure that the data included in the report is the most recent data
available. This data is the basis for the decisions regarding staffing, professional learning, modifications in instruction, and
goals.
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16. Plan developed with the involvement of the community to be served and individuals who will carry out the plan,
including teachers, principals, other school staff, and pupil service personnel, parents, and students (if secondary).
All stakeholders, including the principal, faculty, staff, and parents who will carry out the plan were involved in the
development of the plan. A copy of the committee member is located at the beginning of this document. Committee agendas,
minutes and sign-in sheets are located in the Schoolwide/School Improvement book.
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17. Plan available to the LEA, parents, and the public.
An electronic copy of the plan is included on the school's website. A printed copy is available in the school's media center for
parents and the public to view. A copy of Rollin’s plan is also located at central office in the Title I Department.
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18. Plan translated, to the extent feasible, into any language that a significant percentage of the parents of participating
students in the school speak as their primary language.
At this time we have no ESL students enrolled at Rollins. Every effort will be made to provide a translated copy if the need
arises.
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19. Plan is subject to the school improvement provisions of Section 1116.
The plan follows the provisions of Section 1116.
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