2016 Single Plan for Student Achievement
The Single Plan for Student Achievement
A Resource for the School Site Council
Prepared by: California Department of Education
February 2013
The Single Plan for Student Achievement
Template
School: Carmel Middle School
District: Carmel Unified School District
County-District School (CDS) Code: 27-65987-6026033
Principal: Ken Griest
Date of this revision: 05/10/15
The Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) is a plan of actions to raise the
academic performance of all students. California Education Code sections 41507,
41572, and 64001 and the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
require each school to consolidate all school plans for programs funded through the
ConApp and ESEA Program Improvement into the SPSA.
For additional information on school programs and how you may become involved
locally, please contact the following person:
Contact Person:
Ken Griest
Position:
Principal
Telephone Number: 831-624-2785
Address:
PO Box 22270 Carmel, CA 93922
E-mail Address:
kgreist@carmelunified.org
The District Governing Board approved this revision of the SPSA on
Table of Contents
II. Template for the Single Plan for Student Achievement
Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance
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Form A: Non Academic Goal
4
Form C: Programs Included in This Plan
5-6
Form D: School Site Council Membership
7
Form E: Recommendations and Assurances
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Form A: Planned Improvements in Student Performance
The School Site Council has analyzed the academic performance of all student groups and has considered the effectiveness of key
elements of the instructional program for students failing to meet academic performance index and adequate yearly progress growth
targets. As a result, it has adopted the following school goals, related actions, and expenditures to raise the academic performance of
students not yet meeting state standards:
LEA GOAL: Continue to increase student academic achievement as evidenced by academic proficiency levels that maintain all
schools in the top ranks for schools that serve similar students.
SCHOOL GOAL: To increase academic achievement of all students as evidenced by classroom, department, school-wide and state-wide
measures.
Objective 1: Successfully implement Carnegie Math in all grade levels,
Objective 2: Implement the Next Generation Science Standards in 6th grade and plan for implementation of the 7th grade standards for the 2016/17
school year.
Objective 3: Actively educate students and parents on the importance of growth mindset and perseverance. Provide multiple opportunities in a
variety of disciplines for students to practice perseverance and growth mindset. Recognize students who show grit in the face of obstacles.
Objective 4: Students will engage in peer-to-peer conversations around a variety of academic topics in each class on a daily basis.
Objective 5: Students will apply the 8 Mathematical Practices in math, science, and social studies classes on a regular basis.
What data did you use to form this goal?
Communication from CDE re: CCSS and
NGSS adoption, teacher feedback on best
process for implementation, SBAC Interim
results, student grades and classroom
assessments, Quick Visit data, research on
the importance of mindset and perseverance
on student success, Grit and Growth Mindset
Student Survey.
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What were the findings from the analysis of
this data?
How will the school evaluate the progress
of this goal?
CUSD has created an implementation plan for
CCSS and NGSS and objectives 1 and 2 come
from that plan. Based on research by Angela
Duckworth and Carol Dweck, CMS has set the
goal to increase student and parent awareness
and provide opportunities for practicing growth
mindset and grit. We also used the results of our
annual “Grit and Mindset” survey to guide our
actions.
Quick Visits will show an increase in peer-topeer interaction. Curriculum Maps for
Carnegie Math and 6th Grade Science will be
developed and reviewed by administration.
Students will show greater understanding of
grit and growth mindset on the annual student
survey, curricular areas outside of math will
complete at least ONE lesson that addresses
the 8 Mathematical Practices.
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STRATEGY:
Person(s)
Responsible
Action/Date
Task/Date
Cost and Funding Source
(Itemize for Each Source)
C&I
Train all math and math support
teachers in the Carnegie Math
Program
Principal
Training is planned for June 8/9
Provide additional training in the fall
as requested by teachers
Principal
Communicate in late September about
implementation of Carnegie and arrange for
coaching/training as needed – September 2015
Principal and C&I
Create position in master schedule – May 2015
~$22,000, CUSD
Principal and C&I
Approve summer curriculum planning time, seek
out and support science training opportunities –
May 2015 through June 2016
C&I
Principal, Counselors,
Teaching Staff
May PD Day 2015, August PD Day 2015, Various
other times throughout the year
Minimal cost
Principal/AP/Teaching
Staff
Throughout 2015/16 School Year
Teaching Staff
Teachers to report to administration lessons that
will utilize 8 Math Practices. Throughout 2015/16
School Year
Create an NGSS coaching position
at CMS for the 2015/16 school year
Provide additional training
opportunities for science teachers
and/or collaboration time to develop
curriculum
With the input from staff, plan a
series of informational publications
and multiple opportunities for
students to practice grit/growth
mindset
Administration to record during
Quick Visits frequency of peer to
peer interactions that are observed.
Data to be shared at the end of each
trimester
C&I
None
Science and SS courses to include
a minimum of one lesson that
supports the 8 Mathematical
Practices.
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LEA GOAL: Provide superior educational facilities and ensure that all classrooms and schools are safe, secure, and nurturing places
for students and staff.
SCHOOL GOAL: Create a school climate in which at least 90% of students feel safe as indicated by data collected on the CMS Climate
Survey.
Objective 1: Under the umbrella program Not in Our School, build anti-bullying assemblies and activities that continue to promote a culture of
acceptance among CMS students as indicated by improving numbers on the CMS climate survey.
Objective 2: Increase the percentage of students reporting that they feel safe, respected and connected to school. Decrease the amount of
students reporting being bullied as measured by the CMS climate survey from year to year.
Objective 3: Build a “Bully-proofing” program in which students who are identified as frequent targets meet with school psych, counselors and
AP to improve resiliency, build self-esteem to avoid the “victim” mentality, and learn the tools necessary to handle situations involving peer
interactions in a positive, proactive manner.
What data did you use to form this goal?
What were the findings from the analysis
of this data?
How will the school evaluate the progress
of this goal?
CMS students feel safe, respected and
connected to school at rates that exceed
90%.
Biannual climate survey administered to all
students measuring student perceptions.
Biannual CMS Climate Survey
Implementation of NiOS program during 2014
New question on survey identifying key
components of NiOS program as measurable
data points.
STRATEGY: During the 2015-16 school year, assistant principal will conduct a biannual survey measuring student perception of safety, respect,
connectedness and bullying.
Action/Date
1. (By June 1, 2016)
Person(s) Responsible
Task/Date
Cost and Funding Source
(Itemize for Each Source)
Dan Morgan; Assistant Principal
CMS Climate Survey will be
administered twice annually, data
analyzed and used to plan positive
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Administration of Climate Survey:
End of Tri 1 (2015)
BAC: $1000
Challenge Day: $6000
Administration of Climate Survey:
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future activities such as Challenge
Day, Ohana Day, NiOS activities.
End of Tri 3 (2016)
Ohana Day: $1000
Building a Connection: 6th Grade
Orientation
NiOS Day: $3500 (may include
guest speaker)
Challenge Day: 7th Grade
Workshop
Funding Provided by Site
Discretionary and PTO
Ohana Day: 8th Grade Community
Building
NiOS Day: Mid-Year (Jan-Feb
2016)
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LEA GOAL: Increase efficiency and effectiveness of district support systems by implementing continuous improvement
process.
SCHOOL GOAL: Implement 1 to 1 computing at all grade levels with the goal of engaging students in transformational educational opportunities in
each subject area.
Objective 1) Students will regularly use Googledocs to create and share academic documents including word docs, data tables, graphs and a
variety of presentations.
Objective 2) Students will learn to research and vet a variety of sources of online information.
Objective 3) Students will regularly utilize online forums to collaborate with and critique the work of other students.
Objective 4) Students will use a variety of applications designed specifically to deepen understanding of course content (Probe Wear, Desmos,
Scratch).
What data did you use to form this goal?
Teacher and student tech use survey.
Teacher feedback re: transformative
technology use
What were the findings from the analysis of
this data?
While proficient in many aspects of tech use,
creating more opportunities to engage with
technology will increase fluency and
competence.
How will the school evaluate the progress
of this goal?
Student and teacher tech survey will
demonstrate an increase in technology use.
STRATEGIES: Provide a Chromebook to every student. Offer teacher training through the Summer Institute and other PD Days in 2015/16.
Encourage regular use of Chromebook and Google Docs, MySchool, etc.
Action/Date
Offer and encourage sign-up in
Technology Summer Institute
Person(s)
Responsible
Principal, C&I, Tech
Department,
Teaching Staff
Task/Date
May sign-ups, June 8-12 training
Cost and Funding Source
(Itemize for Each Source)
C&I
Distribute Chromebooks in the
Principal, Library
Determine mechanism for distribution first week of school
Tech Department
first week of school during the
Media Teacher,
2015/16 School Year
Teaching Staff
Please duplicate this form as necessary for additional goals, activities, or strategies the school may have.
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Form C: Programs Included in this Plan
Check the box for each state and federal categorical program in which the school participates
and, if applicable, enter amounts allocated. The plan must describe the activities to be
conducted at the school for each of the state and federal categorical program in which the
school participates. The totals on these pages should match the cost estimates in Form A and
the school’s allocation from the ConApp.
Note: for many of the funding sources listed below, school districts may be exercising
Categorical Program Provisions options (flexibility), which are described at:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/co/ca12sguiappcatprog.asp
State Programs
Allocation
California School Age Families Education
Purpose: Assist expectant and parenting students to succeed in school
$
Economic Impact Aid/State Compensatory Education (EIA-SCE)
Purpose: Help educationally disadvantaged students succeed in the
regular program
$
Economic Impact Aid/Limited English Proficient (EIA-LEP)
Purpose: Develop fluency in English and academic proficiency of
English learners
$
Peer Assistance and Review
Purpose: Assist teachers through coaching and mentoring
$
Professional Development Block Grant
Purpose: Attract, train, and retain classroom personnel to improve
student performance in core curriculum areas
$
Pupil Retention Block Grant
Purpose: Prevent students from dropping out of school
$
Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA)
Purpose: Funds are available for use in performing various specified
measures to improve academic instruction and pupil academic
achievement
$
School and Library Improvement Program Block Grant
Purpose: Improve library and other school programs
$
School Safety and Violence Prevention Act
Purpose: Increase school safety
$
Tobacco-Use Prevention Education
Purpose: Eliminate tobacco use among students
$
List and Describe Other State or Local Funds (e.g., Career and
Technical Education [CTE], Gifted and Talented Education [GATE])
$
Total amount of state categorical funds allocated to this school
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Federal Programs
Title I, Part A: Allocation
Purpose: To improve basic programs operated by local educational
agencies (LEAs)
Title I, Part A: Parental Involvement (if applicable under
Section 1118[a][3][c] of the Elementary and Secondary
Education Act)
Purpose: Ensure that parents have information they need to
make well-informed choices for their children, more
$
effectively share responsibility with their children’s schools,
and help schools develop effective and successful
academic programs (this is a reservation from the total Title
I, Part A allocation).
For Program Improvement Schools only: Title I, Part A
Program Improvement (PI) Professional Development
$
(10 percent minimum reservation from the Title I, Part A
reservation for schools in PI Year 1 and 2)
Title II, Part A: Improving Teacher Quality
Purpose: Improve and increase the number of highly qualified teachers
and principals
Title III, Part A: Language Instruction for Limited-English-Proficient
(LEP) Students
Purpose: Supplement language instruction to help LEP students attain
English proficiency and meet academic performance standards
Allocation
$
$
$
Title VI, Part B: Rural Education Achievement Program
Purpose: Provide flexibility in the use of ESEA funds to eligible LEAs
$
For School Improvement Schools only: School Improvement Grant
(SIG)
Purpose: to address the needs of schools in improvement, corrective
action, and restructuring to improve student achievement
$
Other federal funds (list and describe)
$
Other federal funds (list and describe)
$
Other federal funds (list and describe)
$
Total amount of federal categorical funds allocated to this school $
Total amount of state and federal categorical funds allocated to this school $
Note: Other Title I-supported activities that are not shown on this page may be included in the
SPSA Action Plan.
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Form D: School Site Council Membership
Ken Griest
X
Dan Morgan
x
Robin Montana
x
Lisa Morgan
x
Murial Lin
x
Numbers of members in each category
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1
1
3
Secondary
Student
Parent or
Community
Member
x
Haley Gates
1
Other School
Staff
Classroom
Teacher
Names of Members
Principal
California Education Code describes the required composition of the School Site Council (SSC).
The SSC shall be composed of the principal and representatives of: teachers selected by
teachers at the school; other school personnel selected by other school personnel at the school;
parents of pupils attending the school selected by such parents; and, in secondary schools,
pupils selected by pupils attending the school.1 The current make-up of the SSC is as follows:
Form E: Recommendations and Assurances
The school site council (SSC) recommends this school plan and proposed expenditures
to the district governing board for approval and assures the board of the following:
1. The SSC is correctly constituted and was formed in accordance with district
governing board policy and state law.
2. The SSC reviewed its responsibilities under state law and district governing board
policies, including those board policies relating to material changes in the Single
Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) requiring board approval.
3. The SSC sought and considered all recommendations from the following groups or
committees before adopting this plan (Check those that apply):
State Compensatory Education Advisory Committee ____________________ Signature
English Learner Advisory Committee_________________________________ Signature
Special Education Advisory Committee _______________________________ Signature
Gifted and Talented Education Advisory Committee _____________________ Signature
District/School Liaison Team for schools in Program Improvement __________ Signature
Compensatory Education Advisory Committee _________________________ Signature
Departmental Advisory Committee (secondary)_________________________ Signature
Other committees established by the school or district (list) _______________ Signature
4. The SSC reviewed the content requirements for school plans of programs included
in this SPSA and believes all such content requirements have been met, including
those found in district governing board policies and in the local educational agency
plan.
5. This SPSA is based on a thorough analysis of student academic performance. The
actions proposed herein form a sound, comprehensive, coordinated plan to reach
stated school goals to improve student academic performance.
6. This SPSA was adopted by the SSC at a public meeting on:
Attested:
______Ken Griest___________
Typed name of School Principal
_______________________
Signature of School Principal
________
Date
_________________________
Typed name of SSC Chairperson
________________________
Signature of SSC Chairperson
________
Date
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