Oliver Ames High School
2013-2014 School Improvement Plan
Presented and Submitted by OAHS Principal Wesley H. Paul
This plan is being submitted to the Easton School Committee in
compliance with the requirements of Chapter 71: Section 59C of
the Massachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993.
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OAHS * 100 Lothrop Street * North Easton * Massachusetts 02356
Oliver Ames High School
School Council Members
2012-2013
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Special thanks to the members of the Oliver Ames High School Council for their
sacrifice of time and expertise in advising and assessing the principal in the
development of and execution of the School Improvement Plan Goals.
Students
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Nathan Faust - Senior Class President
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Harrison Phelps -Junior Class President
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Robert Capodilupo -Sophomore Class President
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Max Sheldon -Freshmen Class President
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Parents
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Susan Finn
Lynn Loewald
Community Representatives
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Brian Murphy
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Mary O’Brien
School Professional Staff
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T.J. Flanagan (Co-Chair)
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Elizabeth Starr
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Wes Paul (Co-Chair)
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OAHS Mission and Expectations for
Student Learning
Mission Statement
The Oliver Ames High School community of faculty, staff,
students, parents, and residents believe that in order to fulfill its
mission of excellence and equity in education, we must embody the
ideals of a comprehensive high school. We will work together to
create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment.
Students will become critical thinkers, problem solvers and
independent thinkers who contribute in many ways to our ever
changing world. We recognize the need for a variety of learning
experiences that extend beyond the classroom and promote
intellectual curiosity, individual responsibility and respectful
interaction. By achieving goals and overcoming adversity, students
will be encouraged to reach their potential and be prepared to
assume meaningful roles in society.
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OAHS Mission and Expectations for
Student Learning
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21st Century Academic Expectations for Student Learning
Academic Expectation for Student Learning
OA students will ACCESS information in a variety of ways, including
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A1. Actively and critically reading, listening and observing
A2. Initiating appropriate questions
A3. Conducting independent and collaborative research
A4. Using appropriate technologies and networks to locate and retrieve information
A5. Demonstrating initiative while seeking information
OA students will PROCESS information in a variety of ways, including
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P1. Assimilating and organizing information
P2. Recognizing patterns, evaluating trends, and making comparisons
P3. Drawing inferences and making conclusions
P4. Responding and adapting quickly to unexpected challenges
P5. Creating and designing solutions to problems and challenges
P6. Applying appropriate form and technique to performance tasks
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OAHS Mission and Expectations for
Student Learning
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OA students will COMMUNICATE information in a variety of ways,
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C1. Writing and speaking clearly and purposefully for a variety of audiences
C2. Presenting creative products in a variety of formats
C3. Using technology to present information
C4. Demonstrating leadership while promoting individual and collaborative activities
OA students will DEVELOP themselves in a variety of ways, including
• D1. Demonstrating a sense of curiosity by considering alternative perspectives
• D2. Gaining a better understanding of their learning process through consistent self –
reflection
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OAHS Mission and Expectations for
Student Learning
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Social/Civic Expectation for Student Learning
OA students will act responsibly for themselves and others in a variety of
ways, including
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SC1. Working cooperatively and collaboratively
SC2. Respecting and understanding cultural differences
SC3. Participating with a local/global perspective
OA students will act respectfully to themselves and others in a variety of
ways, including
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SC4. Interacting appropriately with all members of the community
SC5. Honoring school policies and procedures
SC6. Understanding and demonstrating academic integrity
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Easton Public School Vision and
Strategic Plan
Our Vision:
The Easton Public School system educates children to become motivated, lifelong learners
who, as confident and creative individuals, function to their full potential, understand and
value individual differences, and are contributing members of their community, able to meet
the challenges of a global society.
Our Philosophy of Education:
Recognizing that each child is unique, the Easton Public Schools strives: to provide a
coordinated and integrated instructional program; to nurture intellectual and academic
capabilities; to promote physical development; to stimulate creativity and aesthetic
awareness; to encourage participatory learning; to foster an understanding that learning is a
lifelong process; and to develop positive attitudes which can lead to being a responsible
member of a global society. Utilizing a variety of instructional approaches, each individual is
encouraged to maximize his or her potential and thus develop a positive sense of his or her
own self worth.
Recognizing the changing structure of family and society, the Easton Public Schools
accepts its responsibility to create a safe and nurturing educational environment. The school
system views community support and involvement as an integral component of the
educational process.
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Easton Public School Vision and
Strategic Plan
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Easton Public Schools Strategic Goals 2011-2016
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Goal 1:
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Goal 2:
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Goal 3:
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Goal 4:
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Goal 5:
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Goal 6:
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Goal 7:
Provide differentiated instruction based on formative and summative assessment data to
maximize student achievement.
Establish professional development priorities that are based on the curriculum renewal
plan and aligned with state and national standards.
Develop and integrate 21st Century learning expectations to provide students with what
they will need as learners, workers and citizens in today’s global knowledge economy.
Nurture the social and personal development of students so that they are confident,
compassionate, contributing members of society.
Advocate for and provide students and educators with access to the best possible
educational technology and integrated teaching tools.
Encourage reflective practice and use data to develop and improve systems that impact
student achievement.
Maintain partnerships and open communication to ensure informed, collaborative
decision making with all stakeholders.
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2012-2013 Goal Assessment
• The next six slides are reviews of the
OAHS SIP Goals for the 2012-213 school
year that were directly tied to the EPS
Strategic Plan.
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OAHS School Council
2012-2013 Goals
DATA SOURCE
EPS Strategic Plan Goal 2
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
OAHS GOAL 1 History and English Curriculum For 2013:
Establish
professional development priorities that are based on the curriculum renewal plan and aligned
with state and national standards. All Curriculum Development and renewal work will require
inclusion of The Common Core State Standards. These standards provide a consistent, clear
understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they
need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world,
reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and
careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best
positioned to compete successfully in the global economy. All Curriculum Development and
renewal will also include specific reference to the newly adopted 21st Century Leaning
Expectation at Oliver Ames High School
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
EVALUATION
1. New Goal for 2013
Wes Paul and History Department
Head
Successful
Completion of
Curriculum with
acceptance by CCC
and School
Committee
Approved by CCC
X Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
2. New Goal for 2013
Wes Paul and English Department
Head
Successful
Completion of
Curriculum with
acceptance by CCC
and School
Committee
Approved by CCC
X Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
History
Department Development of Advanced
Placement World History and World
Cultures II Honors, College, and Standard.
Curriculum to include all relevant Common
Core Standards and reference OAHS 21st
Century Student Expectations.
English
Department Curriculum
Development/
Renewal of Grade 11 and 12 English to
include all relevant Common Core
Standards and reference OAHS 21st
Century Student Expectations.
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
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OAHS School Council
2012-2013 Goals
DATA SOURCE
OAHS GOAL 1 Science and IA Curriculum For 2013: Establish professional
EPS Strategic Plan Goal 2
development priorities that are based on the curriculum renewal plan and aligned with state and
national standards. All Curriculum Development and renewal work will require inclusion of The
Common Core State Standards. These standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of
what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help
them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the
knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With
American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to
compete successfully in the global economy. All Curriculum Development and renewal will also
include specific reference to the newly adopted 21st Century Leaning Expectation at Oliver
Ames High School
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
EVALUATION
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
3. New Goal for 2013
Wes Paul and Science Department
Heads
Successful
Completion of
Curriculum with
acceptance by CCC
and School
Committee
Approved by CCC
X Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
4. New Goal for 2013
Wes Paul and IA Head
Successful
Completion of
Curriculum with
acceptance by CCC
and School
Committee
Approved by CCC
□ Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
Science
Department Development of Conceptual
Physics - Honors, College, and Standard
level. Curriculum to include all relevant
Common Core Standards and reference
OAHS 21st Century Student Expectations.
Industrial Arts
Curriculum Development/Renewal of
Wood I & II. Curriculum to include all
relevant Common Core Standards and
reference OAHS 21st Century Student
Expectations.
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OAHS School Council
2012-2013 Goals
DATA SOURCE
OAHS GOAL 1 Math For 2013: Establish professional development priorities that are
EPS Strategic Plan Goal 2
based on the curriculum renewal plan and aligned with state and national standards. All
Curriculum Development and renewal work will require inclusion of The Common Core State
Standards. These standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are
expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The
standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and
skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students
fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in
the global economy. All Curriculum Development and renewal will also include specific
reference to the newly adopted 21st Century Leaning Expectation at Oliver Ames High School
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
5. New Goal for 2013 Math Department
Development of Math Topics, Concepts
of Algebra & Geometry Part A, and
Concepts of Algebra & Geometry Part
B. Curriculum to include all relevant
Common Core Standards and reference
OAHS 21st Century Student Expectations.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Wes Paul and Math Department
Head
EVALUATION
Successful
Completion of
Curriculum with
acceptance by CCC
and School
Committee
OUTCOME/RESULTS
Approved by CCC
STATUS
X Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
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OAHS School Council
2012-2013 Goals
DATA SOURCE
OAHS GOAL 2 For 2013: Advocate for and provide students and educators with access to
EPS Strategic Plan Goal #5 & #7
the best possible educational technology and integrated teaching tools as well as maintain
partnerships and open communication to ensure informed, collaborative decision making with
all stakeholders.
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
EVALUATION
1. New Goal for 2013
Wes Paul
Successful
introduction to
athletics at OAHS
2. New Goal for 2013 Successfully
Wes Paul
Successful
introduction to
administrative
leadership at OAHS
Wes Paul and Department Heads
Successful
mentoring and
development of
teachers to the
OAHS community
Successfully
Transition new Athletic Director to OAHS
and the Community of Easton.
Transition new Assistant Principal to
OAHS.
3. New Goal for 2013 Successfully
Transition new teachers in the following
departments: 3 History, 3 English, 1
Chemistry, 1 Math, 1 Special Education, 1
Family and Consumer Science, and 1
Spanish to OAHS.
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
Athletes, Coaches, Parents,
Community Reps report
excellent communication and
leadership
X Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
□ Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
Mentoring program worked
well as did monthly meetings
with principal to prepare for
upcoming school events.
X Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
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OAHS School Council
2012-2013 Goals
DATA SOURCE
OAHS GOAL 3 For 2013:
EPS Strategic Plan Goal 4
Nurture the social and personal development of students so that they are confident,
compassionate, contributing members of society.
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
EVALUATION
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
1. New Goal for 2013
Wes Paul
Review of strengths
and weaknesses of
new schedule at the
end of the 20122013 School Year
Exceptional reports from
faculty, students and parents
about the benefits of this
new schedule
X Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
2. New Goal for 2013
Wes Paul
Survey of faculty
and staff of advisory
program at the end
of the 2012-2013
School Year
The students and faculty are
extremely pleased with the
Advisory Period. The
relationships forged are
important.
X Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
Successfully
Transition faculty and students to new
modified double block and drop schedule.
Successfully
develop a solid Advisory Program within
new schedule.
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OAHS School Council
2012-2013 Goals
DATA SOURCE
OAHS GOAL 4 For 2013: Establish professional development priorities that are based on
EPS Strategic Plan Goal #2 and #5
the curriculum renewal plan and aligned with state and national standards. Advocate for and
provide students and educators with access to the best possible educational technology and
integrated teaching tools.
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
EVALUATION
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
1. New Goal for 2013
Wes Paul
PD provided on how
to utilize wireless
internet access with
student devices
and/or iPad lab
Communicated with faculty,
students and parents about
the BYOD initiative and
successfully launched the
Wifi in May 2013 with no
problems.
X Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
2. New Goal for 2013 Successfully
Wes Paul
Successful creation
of Steering
Committee, CoChairs of Standards
Committees and
assignment of
faculty to
committees to begin
assessment of school
alignment to
NEAS&C Standards
All committees are busy
gathering data and the
School and Community
Resources for Learning
Committee finished their self
study report in May of 2013.
X Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
Successfully
transition with PD Training to wireless
school community.
begin the NEAS&C Self Study Committee
Assessment of Accreditation Standards.
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2013-2014 School Improvement Plan
• The next 8 slides detail the school improvement plan goals for
the 2013-2014 school year at Oliver Ames High School that
are new this year and are based upon the EPS Strategic Plan.
Thank you Dr. Green, Cathy McLeod, and members of the
Easton School Committee for your tremendous support. Our
collective success would not be possible without your
commitment to our students and faculty.
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OAHS School Council
2013-2014 Goals
DATA SOURCE
OAHS GOAL 1 For 2014: Encourage reflective practice and use data to develop and
EPS Strategic Plan Goal #6
improve systems that improve student achievement. Oliver Ames High School in a collaborative
effort with every school in district, will provide ongoing professional development around the
pending implementation of the new teacher and administrator evaluation system including
understanding the evaluative cycle (Self-Assessment, Analysis/Goal Setting/Plan Development,
Implementation, Formative Assessment/Evaluation, Summative Evaluation), unpacking the
teacher performance rubrics and making them more transparent to teachers, placing a greater
emphasis on evidence gathering to support goals, providing regular feedback after unannounced
mini-observations and adhering to the timelines regulated by the DESE in regards to this
system.
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
1. New Goal for 2014
Share examples
of artifacts that provide evidence of more
than one standard or indicator within the
teacher rubric at faculty meetings.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Wes Paul and Faculty
EVALUATION
Teachers identifying
common artifacts (such
as student work or data
for example) or evidence
of best practice at a
minimum of three faculty
meetings and therefore
becoming more familiar
with best practice in
relation to the rubrics.
Teachers will write
SMART Goals by the
end of Oct. 2013
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
□ Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
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OAHS School Council
2013-2014 Goals
DATA SOURCE
OAHS GOAL 1 For 2014: Encourage reflective practice and use data to develop and
EPS Strategic Plan Goal #6
improve systems that improve student achievement. Oliver Ames High School in a collaborative
effort with every school in district, will provide ongoing professional development around the
pending implementation of the new teacher and administrator evaluation system including
understanding the evaluative cycle (Self-Assessment, Analysis/Goal Setting/Plan Development,
Implementation, Formative Assessment/Evaluation, Summative Evaluation), unpacking the teacher
performance rubrics and making them more transparent to teachers, placing a greater emphasis on
evidence gathering to support goals, providing regular feedback after unannounced miniobservations and adhering to the timelines regulated by the DESE in regards to this system.
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
2. New Goal for 2014
Teachers will
create a SMART Goal related to student
achievement and a SMART Goal related to
professional practice based on a selfassessment using the teacher performance
rubric. Teachers will conference with
principal, assistant principal, and
department heads about these goals and all
will support teachers in their pursuit of
these goals. September 2013 – June 2014
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Wes Paul and Faculty
EVALUATION
Principal/Department Head
will meet with each teacher
writing SMART Goals
before October 30 and
conduct at least 3
unannounced, miniobservations of teachers (for
at least 10 minutes each)
providing teachers with
verbal and written feedback
in relation to their goals
after each observation.
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
□ Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
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OAHS School Council
2013-2014 Goals
DATA SOURCE
OAHS GOAL 2 Math and Foreign Language Curriculum For 2014: Establish
EPS Strategic Plan Goal 2
professional development priorities that are based on the curriculum renewal plan and aligned
with state and national standards. All Curriculum Development and renewal work will require
inclusion of The Common Core State Standards. These standards provide a consistent, clear
understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they
need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world,
reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and
careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best
positioned to compete successfully in the global economy. All Curriculum Development and
renewal will also include specific reference to the newly adopted 21st Century Leaning
Expectation at Oliver Ames High School.
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
EVALUATION
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
1. New
Wes Paul and Math Department
Head
Successful
Completion of
Curriculum with
acceptance by CCC
and School
Committee
□ Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
2. New Goal for 2013
Wes Paul and Foreign Language
Department Head
Successful
Completion of
Curriculum with
acceptance by CCC
and School
Committee
□ Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
Goal for 2014 Math
Department Curriculum Development of
Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry to
include all relevant Common Core
Standards and reference OAHS 21st
Century Student Expectations.
Foreign
Language Curriculum
Development/
Renewal of Spanish I, French I, and
Spanish V AP to include all relevant
Common Core Standards and reference
OAHS 21st Century Student Expectations.
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OAHS School Council
2013-2014 Goals
DATA SOURCE
EPS Strategic Plan Goal 2
OAHS GOAL 2 Physical Education and Industrial Arts Curriculum For
2014: Establish professional development priorities that are based on the curriculum renewal
plan and aligned with state and national standards. All Curriculum Development and renewal
work will require inclusion of The Common Core State Standards. These standards provide a
consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents
know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to
the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in
college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will
be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy. All Curriculum Development
and renewal will also include specific reference to the newly adopted 21st Century Leaning
Expectation at Oliver Ames High School.
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
3.
New Goal for 2014 Physical
Education
Department
Development
Grade 9 and 10 Curriculum to include all
relevant Common Core Standards and
reference OAHS 21st Century Student
Expectations.
4. New Goal for 2014
Industrial Arts
Curriculum Development/Renewal of
Wood I & II Curriculum to include all
relevant Common Core Standards and
reference OAHS 21st Century Student
Expectations.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
EVALUATION
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
Wes Paul and Physical Education
Department Head
Successful
Completion of
Curriculum with
acceptance by CCC
and School
Committee
□ Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
Wes Paul and Industrial
Department Head
Successful
Completion of
Curriculum with
acceptance by CCC
and School
Committee
□ Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
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OAHS School Council
2013-2014 Goals
DATA SOURCE
OAHS GOAL 2 History Curriculum For 2014: Establish professional development
EPS Strategic Plan Goal 2
priorities that are based on the curriculum renewal plan and aligned with state and national
standards. All Curriculum Development and renewal work will require inclusion of The
Common Core State Standards. These standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of
what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help
them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the
knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With
American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to
compete successfully in the global economy. All Curriculum Development and renewal will also
include specific reference to the newly adopted 21st Century Leaning Expectation at Oliver
Ames High School.
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
5. New Goal for 2014
Development of History Curriculum,
United State History 1 & 2 as well as AP
United States II History to include all
relevant Common Core Standards and
reference OAHS 21st Century Student
Expectations.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
EVALUATION
Wes Paul and History Department
Department Head
Successful
Completion of
Curriculum with
acceptance by CCC
and School
Committee
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
□ Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
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OAHS School Council
2013-2014 Goals
DATA SOURCE
OAHS GOAL 3 For 2014: Advocate for and provide students and educators with access to
EPS Strategic Plan Goal #5 & #7
the best possible educational technology and integrated teaching tools as well as maintain
partnerships and open communication to ensure informed, collaborative decision making with
all stakeholders.
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
EVALUATION
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
1. New Goal for 2014
Wes Paul
Successful
introduction to
OAHS and the
Easton Community
□ Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
2. New Goal for 2014 Successfully
Wes Paul and Department Heads
Successful
mentoring and
development of
teachers to the
OAHS community
□ Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
Successfully
Transition new Assistant Principal to
OAHS and the Community of Easton
Transition two new History, two new
English, and three new Foreign Language
teachers to OAHS.
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OAHS School Council
2013-2014 Goals
DATA SOURCE
OAHS GOAL 4 For 2014: Nurture the social and personal development of students so that
EPS Strategic Plan Goal 4
they are confident, compassionate, contributing members of society.
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
1. New Goal for 2013
Monitor and
refine the use of the Student Advisory
Period Time within new schedule.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Wes Paul
EVALUATION
Survey of faculty
and staff of advisory
program at the end
of the 2013-2014
School Year
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
□ Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
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OAHS School Council
2013-2014 Goals
DATA SOURCE
OAHS GOAL 5 For 2014: Establish professional development priorities that are based on
EPS Strategic Plan Goal #2 and #5
the curriculum renewal plan and aligned with state and national standards. Advocate for and
provide students and educators with access to the best possible educational technology and
integrated teaching tools.
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
EVALUATION
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
1. New Goal for 2014
Wes Paul
PD provided on how
to utilize wireless
internet access with
student devices
and/or iPad lab
□ Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
2. New Goal for 2014 Successfully
Wes Paul
Successful approval
of the self study
committee reports
over the course o the
academic year.
□ Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
Successfully
introduce more PD Training for teachers to
better use the Wifi.
complete the NEAS&C Self Study
Committee Assessment Reports of all
Accreditation Standards
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2013-2014 School Improvement Plan
• The next 13 slides detail the school improvement plan goals
for the 2013-2014 school year at Oliver Ames High School
that are renewed from previous successful goals and important
to keep highlighted for teacher and department reference as
well as goals that have not been reached for financial reasons
and new goals based upon NEAS&C Standards alone and not
tied directly to EPS Strategic Plan. Thank you Dr. Green,
Cathy McLeod, and members of the Easton School Committee
for your tremendous support. Our collective success would
not be possible without your commitment to our students and
faculty.
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OAHS School Council
2013-2014 Goals
DATA SOURCE
NEAS&C
EPS Strategic Plan
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
1.
Renewed Goal for 2014 Request
from the Superintendent of Schools and the
School Committee additional funding to
increase Music Staffing at OAHS to 3 FTE
from 1 FTE.
GOAL 1: Support for Teaching and Learning At OAHS
School & Community Resources for Learning
Ensure an adequate and dependable source of revenue to fulfill the school's mission as a
comprehensive high school. To that end OAHS needs appropriate levels of staffing to ensure the
personalization and effectiveness of instruction, reduce class size, increase course offerings, and
increase support services to students and their families.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Wes Paul
Superintendent of Schools
School Committee
EVALUATION
OUTCOME/RESULTS
2014 budget increase for
staffing secured
STATUS
X Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
.
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OAHS School Council
2013-2014 Goals
DATA SOURCE
NEAS&C
EPS Strategic Plan
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
GOAL 1: Support for Teaching and Learning At OAHS
School & Community Resources for Learning
Ensure an adequate and dependable source of revenue to fulfill the school's mission as a
comprehensive high school. To that end, OAHS needs appropriate levels of staffing to ensure the
personalization and effectiveness of instruction, reduce class size, increase course offerings, and
increase support services to students and their families.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
EVALUATION
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
2. Renewed Goal for 2014
Wes Paul
Superintendent of Schools
School Committee
Dependent on increased
funding.
□ Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
3. Renewed Goal for 2014
Wes Paul
Superintendent of Schools
School Committee
Dependent on increased
funding.
□ Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
4. Renewed Goal for 2014
Wes Paul
Superintendent of Schools
School Committee
Dependent on increased
funding.
□ Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
Request
from the Superintendent of Schools and the
School Committee additional funding to
hire an additional FT Guidance Counselor.
Request
from the Superintendent of Schools and
the School Committee additional funding
to appoint a Special Education Department
Head to the High School.
Request
from the Superintendent of Schools and the
School Committee additional funding to
expand summer secretary hours for the
Guidance Department Secretary.
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OAHS School Council
2013-2014 Goals
DATA SOURCE
NEAS&C
EPS Strategic Plan
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
GOAL 1: Support for Teaching and Learning At OAHS
School & Community Resources for Learning
Ensure an adequate and dependable source of revenue to fulfill the school's mission as a
comprehensive high school. To that end OAHS needs appropriate levels of staffing to ensure the
personalization and effectiveness of instruction, reduce class size, increase course offerings, and
increase support services to students and their families.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
EVALUATION
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
Wes Paul
Superintendent of Schools
School Committee
Dependent on increased
funding.
□ Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
6. Renewed Goal for 2014
Wes Paul
Superintendent of Schools
School Committee
Dependent on increased
funding.
□ Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
7. Renewed Goal for 2014
Request
from the Superintendent of Schools and the
School Committee additional funding to
hire an part time after school security
monitor 2-6 p.m.
Wes Paul
Superintendent of Schools
School Committee
Dependent on increased
funding.
□ Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
8. Renewed Goal for 2014 Request from
Wes Paul
Superintendent of Schools
School Committee
2014 budget increase for
staffing secured
X Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
5. Renewed Goal for 2014 Request
from the Superintendent of Schools and the
School Committee additional funding to
hire a full time hallway security monitor.
Request
from the Superintendent of Schools and the
School Committee additional funding to
hire a full time Library Paraprofessional
Aid
the Superintendent of Schools and the
School Committee additional funding to
hire an additional female Physical
Education Teacher.
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NEAS&C
EPS Strategic Plan
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
9. Renewed Goal for 2014
Request
from the Superintendent of Schools and the
School Committee additional funding to
provide the high school with additional
custodial and maintenance staff.
GOAL 1: Support for Teaching and Learning At OAHS
School & Community Resources for Learning
Ensure an adequate and dependable source of revenue to fulfill the school's mission as a
comprehensive high school. To that end OAHS needs appropriate levels of staffing to ensure the
personalization and effectiveness of instruction, reduce class size, increase course offerings, and
increase support services to students and their families.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Wes Paul
Superintendent of Schools
School Committee
EVALUATION
OUTCOME/RESULTS
With 100% more square
footage of building we have
added one FTE and are
adding one additional FTE.
STATUS
□ Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
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GOAL 2: Support for Teaching and Learning At OAHS
NEAS&C
EPS Strategic Plan
Leadership and Organization
The principal must be clear and reflective about and responsible for the decisions and practices
implemented in organizing and structuring all programs and in creating a culture that supports
students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
1. Renewed Goal for 2014 Continue to
Wes Paul
communicate and rehearse the crisis
intervention plan with students and faculty.
EVALUATION
Copy of class and
faculty meeting
agendas covering
rehearsals
OUTCOME/RESULTS
Review procedures with each class
at the opening meetings in
September and reviewe procedures
with faculty in October and
November faculty meeting
STATUS
X Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
2. Renewed Goal for 2014
Wes Paul
Officer Pat Healey
X Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
3. Renewed Goal for 2014
Wes Paul
Officer Pat Healey
X Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
4.
Wes Paul
In
cooperation with the EPD, OAHS will
conduct
building
evacuation
drills
following the OAHS Crisis Response
Protocol. Faculty and staff training, student
training, and clear communication with
parents will be included in this new
program.
In
cooperation with the EPD, OAHS will
conduct
building
evacuation
drills
following the OAHS Crisis Response
Protocol. Faculty and staff training, student
training, and clear communication with
parents will be included in this new
program.
Renewed Goal for 2014
Continue
to carry out an effective plan for the
transition of grade eight students entering
OAHS
One day summer open house in
August.
Day and night program in spring
X Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
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DATA SOURCE
NEAS&C
EPS Strategic Plan
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
1.
Renewed Goal for 2014
Expand
efforts to embed the expectations for student
learning in the instructional practices in all
classrooms by including this as part of each
teacher’s professional development plan and
making it a point of focus on teacher
observations and evaluations.
GOAL 3: Teaching and Learning
Mission and Expectations
Continue to promote the mission statement and student expectations for learning as the defining
purposes of the Oliver Ames High School community and make all decisions in a manner
consistent with the ideals of the statement.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Wes Paul
Faculty
EVALUATION
Teacher evaluation
OUTCOME/RESULTS
Process initiated and will
continue indefinitely.
STATUS
X Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
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DATA SOURCE
NEAS&C
EPS Strategic Plan
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
2. Renewed Goal for 2014 Incorporate
activities and programs in the school
culture that promote tolerance/ acceptance
of all individuals.
GOAL 3 continued: Teaching and Learning
Mission and Expectations
Continue to promote the mission statement and student expectations for learning as the
defining purposes of the Oliver Ames High School community and make all decisions in a
manner consistent with the ideals of the statement.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Wes Paul
Faculty
Student Leaders
EVALUATION
Summary of
Programs offered
throughout the year
as part of the
Student Activity
Period.
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
X Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
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DATA SOURCE
NEAS&C
EPS Strategic Plan
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
GOAL 4: Teaching and Learning
Instruction & Assessment of Student Learning
All students are held to high expectations and standards through engagement in lessons and
programs that are designed to maximize student performance and reflect continuous improvement
on local, state and national assessments.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
EVALUATION
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
1. Renewed Goal for 2014
Wes Paul
Assistant Superintendent
Summary of
Professional
Development
Opportunities
provided to faculty
Ongoing support of
Professional Development
through the EPS budgetary
process
□ Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
2. Renewed Goal for 2014 Ensure that
Wes Paul
Department Heads
Faculty
Departmental
summaries of
assessment results
and
recommendations for
changes in
instructional and
curricula delivery
Each department analyzed
mid-year and final exams as
well as the summary reports
from MCAS and SAT English
and Math to adjust
instructional and assessment
practices.
X Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
Provide
professional development in the areas of
content-based instruction, differentiated
instruction, Project Based Instruction,
Instructional
Technology,
and
the
development of interdisciplinary curricula.
all faculty modify instructional practices
in response to classroom, departmental,
state, and national assessment results.
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DATA SOURCE
NEAS&C
EPS Strategic Plan
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
GOAL 4 continued: Teaching and Learning
Instruction & Assessment of Student Learning
All students are held to high expectations and standards through engagement in lessons and
programs that are designed to maximize student performance and reflect continuous improvement
on local, state and national assessments.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
3. Renewed Goal for 2014
Wes Paul
4. Renewed Goal for 2014
Wes Paul
Department Heads
Teachers
Ensure that
the use of technology is a feature in the
repertoire of instructional practices in all
disciplines and course levels through
increased
professional
development
opportunities, inclusion of this goal in all
teacher’s professional development plans,
and making this goal a point of focus in
teacher observations.
Develop an
MCAS action plan that addresses student
needs, noted trends, and meets the
expectations of Adequate Yearly Progress
(AYP) and share plan with all faculty.
EVALUATION
Improved proficiency
levels through
meeting AYP and
decreasing the
number of regular ed
and special ed
students failing and
needing improvement
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
Every Classroom now has an
interactive white board and
Liquid Crystal Projector with
a DVD/VCR Player.
Training on early release days
was provided twice this year.
Continued PD will be
necessary
X Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
Math and English Action
Plans developed and shared
with all members of the
OAHS faculty and used in the
EQA evaluation visit
X Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
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DATA SOURCE
NEAS&C
EPS Strategic Plan
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
GOAL 4 continued: Teaching and Learning
Instruction & Assessment of Student Learning
All students are held to high expectations and standards through engagement in lessons and
programs that are designed to maximize student performance and reflect continuous improvement
on local, state and national assessments.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
EVALUATION
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
5. Renewed Goal for 2014
Wes Paul
Department Heads
Formal evaluations
by principal and
department heads
with input from
faculty
Conducted reviews with
faculty, department heads and
school council. No changes
recommended for the 20122013 school year except for
editorial adjustments
X Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
6. Renewed Goal for 2014
Wes Paul
Faculty
Formal annual review
by faculty of DCAP
and ISP each year
Reviewed the DCAP in a Fall
and Spring faculty meetings
X Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
Annually
review
the
EPS/OAHS
District
Accommodation Plan (DCAP) and make
necessary changes to the document to ensure
that multiple opportunities are afforded to
students so that they can demonstrate the
achievement of all district and state learning
standards.
Provide
assistance to regular education teachers by
helping them identify and accommodate
unique student needs in pupils who do not
have nor require special education services.
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DATA SOURCE
NEAS&C
EPS Strategic Plan
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
1. Renewed Goal for 2014 Ensure that
the supplies, materials, technology, texts, and
faculty can meet the evolving needs of the
curriculum.
2.
Renewed Goal for 2014 Continue
the review and updating of OAHS curriculum
specifically documenting Common Core
Standards and OAHS 21st Century Learning
expectations for student learning.
GOAL 5: Teaching and Learning
Curriculum and Co-curricular Activities
Ensure that the OAHS curriculum and co-curricular programs link what the school believes and
expects all students to learn to our instructional practice; and ensure that faculty are involved in the
review, evaluation, and revision of the curriculum based on our mission and expectations for student
learning.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Wes Paul
Superintendent of Schools
School Committee
Increased budgetary
funding for OAHS
each year
Wes Paul
Director of Curriculum
Department Heads
Faculty
School Committee
approval of all
updated and new
curricula with noted
documentation of
expectations for
student learning.
3. Renewed Goal for 2014
Wes Paul
Department Heads
Faculty
4. Renewed Goal for 2014 Advocate for
Wes Paul
English Department Head
Expand the
emphasis on the connections between course
content and real life applications.
the addition of a Speech/Communications
course as an English elective offering for the
2014-2015 School Year.
EVALUATION
Course description
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
X Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
On-Going Approval of
Curriculum Guides
X Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
Work is being accomplished
with all new curriculum
approved as well as all
revision work in curriculum
X Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
Dependent on Funding
□ Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
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DATA SOURCE
NEAS&C
EPS Strategic Plan
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
GOAL 5 continued: Teaching and Learning
Curriculum and Co-curricular Activities
Ensure that the OAHS curriculum and co-curricular programs link what the school believes and
expects all students to learn to our instructional practice and ensure that faculty are involved in the
review, evaluation, and revision of the curriculum based on our mission and expectations for student
learning.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
EVALUATION
OUTCOME/RESULTS
□ Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
5. Renewed Goal for 2014
Wes Paul
Course description
6. Renewed Goal for 2014
Wes Paul
English Department Head
Curriculum
Documentation
X Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
7. Renewed Goal for 2014
Wes Paul
Foreign Language Department Head
Curriculum
Documentation
□ Achieved
X Continued
□ Discontinued
Advocate
for the addition of AP Computer Science
Course as a Math offering for the 20142015 School Year.
Advocate
for the addition of a TV/Movie Production
course and part time teacher funded by the
EPS for the 2014-2015 School Year .
Advocate
for the addition of Mandarin Chinese as a
Foreign Language course offering for the
2014-2013 School Year.
Dependent on Funding
STATUS
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DATA SOURCE
NEAS&C
EPS Strategic Plan
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
8. Renewed Goal for 2014 Maintain
GOAL 5 continued: Teaching and Learning
Curriculum and Co-curricular Activities
Ensure that the OAHS curriculum and co-curricular programs link what the school believes and
expects all students to learn to our instructional practice and ensure that faculty are involved in the
review, evaluation, and revision of the curriculum based on our mission and expectations for student
learning.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
New Goal for 2014-2015 Seek
support and funding for a course in
Robotics offered through the Math
Department.
10. New Goal for 2014-2015
Seek
support and funding for a course in
American Sign Language offered in our
Foreign Language Department.
OUTCOME/RESULTS
Green Team Successfully
Implemented a paper
recycling program for the
3rd year
STATUS
Wes Paul
Successful recycling
Program
Wes Paul
Successful offering
of course
□ Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
Wes Paul
Successful offering
of course
□ Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
a school partnership with the town’s
recycling program.
9.
EVALUATION
x Achieved
x Continued
□ Discontinued
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DATA SOURCE
NEAS&C
EPS Strategic Plan
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
GOAL 5 continued: Teaching and Learning
Curriculum and Co-curricular Activities
Ensure that the OAHS curriculum and co-curricular programs link what the school believes and
expects all students to learn to our instructional practice and ensure that faculty are involved in the
review, evaluation, and revision of the curriculum based on our mission and expectations for student
learning.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
EVALUATION
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
11. New Goal for 2014
Wes Paul and Bill Matthews
□ Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinue
12. New Goal for 2014
Wes Paul and Bill Matthews
□ Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinue
13. New Goal for 2014
Wes Paul and Bill Matthews
□ Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinued
Advocate for
EPS Budget Spending for transportation
to Swim and Dive Practice.
Advocate for
the addition of boys and girls Freshmen s
soccer programs to reach consistency
with other sports
Advocate for
the addition of EPS gradual funding for
girls ice hockey in a co-op venture with
Mansfield High School.
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DATA SOURCE
NEAS&C
EPS Strategic Plan
ACTION/ACTIVITIES
14. New Goal for 2014
Advocate for
development of a multi-purpose student
activity room to be located in the current
storage area under the art department . A
hardwood floor installed for dance team
and a work bench area for the robotics
team. This would entail some design and
construction work to bring area up to code
but would solve space issues that hinder
these two active programs from growing.
GOAL 5 continued: Teaching and Learning
Curriculum and Co-curricular Activities
Ensure that the OAHS curriculum and co-curricular programs link what the school believes and
expects all students to learn to our instructional practice and ensure that faculty are involved in the
review, evaluation, and revision of the curriculum based on our mission and expectations for student
learning.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
Wes Paul
EVALUATION
OUTCOME/RESULTS
STATUS
□ Achieved
□ Continued
□ Discontinue
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