Temple Hill Elementary School
“Where All Students Achieve Success”
Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
2010-2011
Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
2010-2011
Action Plan
School Name: Temple Hill Elementary School
Component: Curriculum
Subcomponent:
School Vision: Temple Hill School is a collaborative learning community dedicated to promoting caring, cooperative, responsible, lifelong learners of all ages and stages. In this community, everyone deserves the opportunity to develop to their fullest academic, social
and creative potential. We believe that our motto "Where All Students Achieve Success" supports this vision.
Standards/
Indicators
Addressed:
Present
performance
level.
Standard 1.1.a;
1.1.b; l. l. c;
1.1.f; 1.1.g
2/3
Curriculum is
aligned with
academic
expectations,
core content,
and program of
studies. Schools
coordinate
curriculum
standards, close
gaps, review
curriculum, and
provide a
common
academic core
for all students.
Why:
Curriculum
maps are
revised on a
continual basis,
but are in need
of essential
questions for
focus and other
revisions. Some
maps are
different for the
same grade
levels. Higher
order thinking
skills and
connections are
needed.
Desired
Timelines
Level
(include
narrative)
Annually
3-Proficient
and moving
to 4
Maps will
be
expanded
and reflect
essential
questions,
connections
and higherorder
thinking
skills
Activities to Accomplish:
Curriculum maps will be revised to reflect upto-date curriculum changes, make connections
between disciplines, and incorporate higher
order thinking skills. Program of Studies, Core
Content, and D.O.K. will be monitored.
Funding
amount/
source
Person
Responsible
Board $
Certified Staff
Cost of
100 % of our Professional development will
academy
focus on identified areas of need in the
--PD $
curriculum. District and school professional
development will focus on curriculum revisions,
essential questions, and unit development.
Barren County P.D. Academies & power
sessions will help with district curriculum
initiatives.
Grant
RTA (Read To Achieve) Grant to cover Literacy Funded
Lab
J. Hall
S. Alexander
D.Wallace
Lead Teacher
S. McPherson
M. Miller
Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
2010-2011
Action Plan
School Name: Temple Hill Elementary School
Component: Assessment
Subcomponent:
School Vision: Temple Hill School is a collaborative learning community dedicated to promoting caring, cooperative, responsible, lifelong learners of all ages and stages. In this community, everyone deserves the opportunity to develop to their fullest academic, social
and creative potential. We believe that our motto "Where All Students Achieve Success" supports this vision.
Standards/
Indicators
Addressed:
Present
performance
level.
Standard 2:
2.1.a; 2.1.b;
2.1.c; 2.1.d;
2.1.e; 2.1.f;
2.1.g; 2.1.h.
2/3
Teachers
collaborate on
assessment
which is
frequent,
rigorous, and
aligned with
standards.
Standards are
communicated
and are
articulated by
students. Test
scores, multiple
assessments and
student work
are analyzed to
provide
Why?
We have
made strides
in utilizing
different
types of
multiple
assessments
—further
work is
needed on
developing
rubrics.
Desired
Level
Timelines
More levels Annually
3 and 4 on
assessments
—reflecting
variety of
assessment
and use of
analysis of
student
work to
improve
instruction
and student
performanc
e.
Proficient
Teacher/
Student
writing
samples to
improve
writing K-6
Activities to Accomplish:
100% of all Teachers will participate in district
grade level academies focusing on instructional
strategies and assessment to improve the quality
and variety of assessments that are used to
evaluate student learning in each of their areas.
Funding
amount/
source
Person
Responsible
Cost for
PD
academy
participa
nts—PD
$
J. Hall
S. Alexander
Teachers will employ a variety of assessments of
student performance, including open response
Board $
items, learning logs, projects and performances,
culminating events, teacher-made tests, etc.
Staff will utilize the three different types of
writing according to the Barren County Writing
Plan. Principal will analyze data by checking
lesson plans and common planning minutes.
On-Going The variety of assessments will be incorporated
within the school program to allow students a
variety and choice in responding to learned
information. Evidence collection will reflect the
variety of assessments and the improvement of
quality assessments utilizing rubrics.
Monthly analysis and feedback on student work
collections will be provided to improve
Teachers
Teachers
Teachers
J. Hall
Lead Tch
Teachers
Principal
feedback on
learning.
instruction and student performance. Student
proficiency standards will be applied in this
process. This will be done during common
planning and documented at least once per
month. Common Planning minutes will reflect
this – collected by the principal.
Teachers and students will develop and utilize
specific academic rubrics, which reflect higherorder thinking skills and application.
Teachers
Copying
costs—
Board $
Cost of
substitut
Scrimmage tests will be conducted to gauge
es as
student progress. All teachers will score
needed—
scrimmage tests and results will be used to make Board $
needed program and assessment changes.
Teachers
S. Alexander
S. Alexander
Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
2010-2011
Action Plan
School Name: Temple Hill Elementary School
Component:
Subcomponent:
Instruction
School Vision: Temple Hill School is a collaborative learning community dedicated to promoting caring, cooperative, responsible, lifelong learners of all ages and stages. In this community, everyone deserves the opportunity to develop to their fullest academic, social
and creative potential. We believe that our motto "Where All Students Achieve Success" supports this vision.
Standards/
Indicators
Addressed:
Present
performance
level.
Standard 3.
3.1.a; 3.1.b;
3.1.c; 3.1.e;
3.1.g; 3.1.h
2 and 3
Why?
Varied
instructional
strategies which
are aligned with
goals, address a
variety of
learning styles,
and are
monitored on
an ongoing
basis will be
used in all
classrooms.
Instructional
strategies
have been
targeted to
whole group
instruction and
more differentiation, teaching
to various
learning styles
will take place.
Desired
Level
Timelines
Levels 3
and 4
Annually
Improvements will
be noted in
the various
types of
instruction
that are
provided to
students.
Activities to Accomplish:
Funding
amount/
nd
th
90% of all 2 – 6 grade students will be
source
reading at or above grade level by the end of this Cost of
school year based on our MAP data.
added
personn
100% of all teachers in grades 2-6 will utilize
el as
the Study Island Supplemental Program each
needed,
week as monitored by principal through
BD. $
administrator program.
Person
Responsible
Literacy will be emphasized throughout all
academic areas. Schedules and flexible
grouping will be implemented as a means of
providing additional time on task.
M. Miller
B. Schalk
100% of all K-6 students will utilize Accelerated
Reader and 100% of all 2-6 students will utilize
Accelerated Math programs in an efficient
manner with a management system.
All available resources such as parent working
one-on-one, volunteers, The Learning Core
(TLC), migrant program personnel,
instructional assistants and the literacy lab will
focus on reading with individuals and small
groups, as well as literacy for all. (Schedules)
PD $
Cost of
scanner
for AM/
SBDM
$
Principal
Counselor
Principal
2-6 classroom
teachers
M. Owens
Lead Teacher
Personn
el costs/
Sch &
SBDM
Principal
Grant
Funds
Principal
Lit Lab Coor.
Our Literacy Plan will be implemented in
alignment with the Academic Business Plan for
the district. It will incorporate the early literacy
program focusing on the LindaMood-Bell Model
to enhance phonemic awareness in our early
readers.
Materia
ls cost/
SBDM$
Lit Lab
Funds
Lit Lab
Coordinator
Principal
Principal
Teachers will receive PD in writing program
implementation. Proficient writing displayed.
Will be assessed through principal observations
(walk thrus) and by checking lesson plans
Authentic, real-life connections will be made to
enhance student learning. Lesson plans,
Essential Questions – (I can Statements),
observations, and evidence collected will reflect
these connections.
Curriculum differentiation and a variety of
teacher differentiated strategies will be utilized
to meet the needs of students. Trojan PD
Academy will help align to meet district goals.
Teacher lessons will demonstrate a variety of
instructional strategies. Lesson plans, student
work, and observable activities will reflect these
strategies.
Formative Assessments will be accomplished
after each learning goal is taught
“I Can Statements / objectives” will be written
Materia
ls cost/
SBDM$
PD $$
Textboo
k $$
Principal
Teachers
B. Lile/JH
Principal
Teachers
PD$
Materia
ls cost/
SBDM$
M. Owens
V. team
Central Office
Principal
Teachers
KETS$/
Text $/
SBDM$
V-Team
and
supply $ M. Owens
B. Lile
on the board for each lesson objective taught.
Teachers will refer to these before, during & at
the end of each lesson objective taught.
Teachers
Principal
S. Alexander
Teachers will be engaged with the students
during entire class periods.
Principal
Technology will be utilized in science including
various software programs designated for this
purpose along with the Internet where
appropriate. (For example: Brainpop, Smart
Boards, Science Court, Real Science, Videos,
Compass Learning, Odyssey, Software, Study
Island etc.)
Principal
Funds
SBDM
Title I
C. Simmons
Teachers
E.C.E. Staff
All students and teachers will demonstrate
knowledge and use of technology as measured
by student products. Technology will be used in
all areas of the curriculum. Read, Write, Gold,
Compass Learning, and smartboards will be
integrated into these subject areas.
A variety of service agencies will be used to help
teachers and students implement science
strategies (Mammoth Cave Partnerships; State
committee on Curriculum, Instruction and
Assessment; Regional Service Center, PRIDE
Organization, etc.) 6th grade will travel to
Radcliff Kentucky to the space center for
training as part of a culminating activity worked
on prior to attending.
Following instruction, 5th and 6th grade students
will participate in the Barren County Science
Fair. Projects will be displayed.
Hands-on activities in science will be
emphasized. Experiments utilizing inquiry
Service
Learn/
KyCIA/
Partner
ships
SBDM$
Personn
el costs
for
science
coord/
PE/Art/
D. Sherfey
C. Simmons
S. Alexander
6th Grade Tch
C. Simmons
E. Bruton
Lead Tch
C. Simmons
D. Sherfey
learning will be provided to all students.
Arts and Humanities instruction will be infused
in all areas of the curriculum. Thematic-based
instruction will be provided and meet the needs
of a variety of learners. (PD provided)
Exploratory activities, assemblies, and field trips
will be provided which target social studies,
science, specific curriculum needs, and arts and
humanities.
Students will be exposed to cultural enrichment
and diversity through a variety of cultural
activities.
MusicDistrict
allocati
on. PD
for all
on
infusing
-PD$
Grant
funds
sought
R. Edwards
R. Edwards
J. Britt
Travel
costs/
sub cost
SBDM$
Teachers
Additional instruction will be provided to at-risk
students through Day/ESS and TLC (The
Learning Core) programs. Attempts will be
made to secure transportation as needed.
Daytime ESS
Lead Teacher
FRC
Individual teacher professional growth plans
will reflect teacher needs as related to the
Comprehensive School Improvement. (File)
SBDM$
Identified issues of equity will be addressed
through instructional delivery and
differentiation (GSSP and IEP documents), and
Academic Assistance Plans for all students.
District/ Principal
School $
ESS $
Current Proficient Student work will be
displayed. Teachers will collaborate in the
analysis of student work to improve instruction.
(Evidence collections)
Teachers
Principal
Counselor
ECE Tch
Students will be recognized via the Wall of Fame
for all students scoring Distinguished on one or
SBDM$
more areas of the KCCT Spring Exam. Student
scoring Proficient will be recognized via names
placed on stars down the hall going to cafeteria
per grade level 3rd – 6th.
Principal
Counselor
A writing committee composed of one teacher
from grades two – six will meet to develop an
open-response model to be used consistently
throughout each grade level.
Core Content Mastery Checklist will be used for
math and science in grades four – six.
Each grade level will have one core content
related field trip during the school year.
Teachers will decide when and where they will
travel per school year.
Morning Meetings will be every Monday,
Wednesday & Friday throughout the school
year with the exception of the first two weeks of
school and the first two weeks following
Christmas Break when we’ll meet five days per
week.
Teachers
Principal
Lead Teacher
SBDM
Principal
Teachers
PTO
Principal
Teachers
Principal
Counselor
Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
2010-2011
Action Plan
School Name: Temple Hill Elementary School
Component: School Climate
Subcomponent:
School Vision: Temple Hill School is a collaborative learning community dedicated to promoting caring, cooperative, responsible, lifelong learners of all ages and stages. In this community, everyone deserves the opportunity to develop to their fullest academic, social
and creative potential. We believe that our motto "Where All Students Achieve Success" supports this vision.
Standards/
Indicators
Addressed:
Present
performance
level.
4.1.f
3
5.1.b
3
5.1.d
3
Why?
A common
vision has not
been present
And the staff
Is just now
beginning to
Look at
Removing
Barriers.
Desired
Level
Timelines
Maintain
level 3 with
increases to
level 4
Annually
Activities to Accomplish:
Funding
amount/
source
Board
Our Attendance goal for this school year will be allocated
to again attain or surpass 96.5%.
Funds;
PTA
funds;
Temple Hill staff will examine and implement
schedule changes to most effectively utilize
resources. Literacy Block will be uninterrupted
for the first 60 - 90 minutes of the school day.
Group guidance, individual guidance, small
groups with special emphasis, and support
groups will be provided to students in all grade
levels, P-6.
ESS
FREC
Day ESS will be utilized to offer support for AtRisk Students in the areas of Math/Writing.
Board
ESS will be offered on Thursdays to offer
Funds;
assistance to At-Risk Students.
STLP
4.1.a
Person
Responsible
FRC
Principal
Counselor
STAFF
Counselor
Daytime ESS
Principal
FRC
ESS Coor.
FRC
4
4.1.k
3
Temple Hill Family Resource Center will be
available to Temple Hill students and families as
an avenue to help reduce barriers to learning.
Information will be given to families regarding Board $
the services available and a log of contacts will
School $
be maintained.
Temple Hill discipline committee in conjunction
with the SBDM council will review a school wide
discipline policy for: classrooms, lunchroom,
Principal
Classroom
teachers—
hall, and playground. Rules will be posted.
CHAMPS program for discipline and classroom
management will be continued. Procedures and
Guidelines along with Problem-solving
approaches will be posted and utilized in
classrooms.
SBDM
Funds
Temple Hill will utilize the SWIS program to
document minor and major discipline referrals
and be able to print graphs / charts to look at
discipline trends.
FRC
SBDM
Student work will be displayed in the hall and
Student
classrooms of Temple Hill Elementary School.
Funds
The focus will be to display proficient student
work (3 or 4) but “works in progress” and a
variety of student work will be displayed.
school climate
committee
Discipline
Committee /
Leadership
Team.
Counselor
S. Alexander
Lead Teacher
Principal
Teachers
Principal
Counselor
Teachers
PTO
TOP DOGS Awards will be utilized to award
and reward students for: Discipline, Academics,
Attendance and Additional Work. Caught being
good will also be continued to honor daily
accomplishments. PTO recognition and other
forms of recognition will be continued to
showcase our TOP DOGS!
Archery Program will continue to be
implemented during the school year in physical SBDM
education classes in grades four - six. A club will PTO
be offered after school for forth – sixth grade
students who can provide their own
transportation.
*All Activities reflect compliance with School Based Decision Making Policies.
Submitted for approval to SBDM Council June 15, 2010.
Principal
P.E. Teacher
Certified
Trainers
SBDM MEMBERS: Jon Hall-Principal, Chairperson
Bretta Schalk, Teacher
Susan Pace, Teacher
Barry Perkins, Teacher
Stacy Sutherland, Parent
Timmy Garrett, Parent
Karen Wood, Recorder
TEMPLE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
SCHOOL ASSURANCE REVIEW
SCHOOL YEAR 2010-2011
The Temple Hill Elementary school council and school planning committee reviewed the Assurances in the Kentucky
Comprehensive Improvement Planning Guidebook (2009-2010) prior to approval of our plan.
Jon Hall
June 15, 2010
__________________________________
____________________________
Chairperson, School Council
Date
Jon Hall
June 15, 2010
__________________________________
____________________________
Chairperson, School Planning Committee
Date
Plan Approved by the School Council:
June 15, 2010
Date
School Council Members:
Jon Hall
Barry Perkins
Bretta Schalk
Susan Pace
Stacy Sutherland
Timmy Garrett
COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
SCHOOL: Temple Hill Elementary School
MISSION STATEMENT:
The students of Temple Hill School will be educated to achieve success as productive citizens in a changing
society. Educators, students, families, and the community will work in partnership to provide quality instruction in a safe,
positive, challenging, and supportive environment to meet the needs of each individual child.
OUR VISION:
Temple Hill is a collaborative learning community dedicated to promoting caring, cooperative, responsible, life-long
learners of all ages and stages. In this community, everyone deserves the opportunity to develop to their fullest
academic, social, and creative potential. We believe our school motto “Where All Students Achieve Success” supports
this vision.
PROCESS OF DEVELOPING THE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN:
In organizing the planning and needs assessment team, individuals were chosen from lower primary grade teachers, upper
primary grade teachers, intermediate grade teachers, special education and special area teachers, a counselor, an instructional
specialist, a parent, a community representative, SBDM council members, Family Resource Coordinator, and the
administration.
Members/ Representative groups who served on planning and needs assessment teams:
Preschool, Kindergarten, and Primary teachers: Bretta Schalk, Jacqulynn Hurt, Tammy Lowe, Lynn Harlow, Megan
Booth, Barry Perkins, Nathalie Dearman, Brenda Lohden, Joan Hudspeth, Charlotte Stafford and Susan Chenoweth.
Intermediate classroom teachers: Emily Bruton, Christina Simmons, Robin Shirley, Susan Pace, Debbie Sherfey, Cindy
Wilson.
Jeff Britt, PE teacher
Ruby Edwards, Music / Art Teacher
Lynda Goreth, Dianne Hammons, Kristin Norris Special Education teachers
Bretta Schalk, Media specialist / preschool teacher
Stacy Sutherland & Timmy Garrett, parents, SBDM Council Members
Belinda Dillon, Family Resource Coordinator
Dana Bailey, Counselor
Jon Hall, Principal
Classified staff members in the roles of instructional assistants, cafeteria workers, and office personnel
How the needs of the school were determined:
Evidence was collected from the following sources:
KCCT Results
MAP
T-PRO
SRA placement testing and performance
School Improvement plans
School survey data FRC / District / Staff
Elementary Instructional Specialist
Guidance Counselor referrals and reports
Gifted and Talented reports
Special education reports
Student and staff attendance data
Discipline records and referrals
Cafeteria manager
Textbook/Instructional materials purchasing plan
Committee reports
Family Resource records and surveys
Professional Development reports and surveys
No Child Left Behind Report Data
RTI – Response to Intervention
Goals and Strategies:
The comprehensive school improvement plan committee reviewed the data, reports, and surveys. Items of priority were
determined for primary focus of the improvement plan in the major areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and
school climate. Specific activities to accomplish the prioritized goals were aligned with the Standards and Indicators for
School Improvement.
What the implementation of the Plan is expected to achieve:
Implementation of this Comprehensive School Improvement Plan is expected to achieve the desired levels and result in
improved services for and educational attainment levels of the students of Temple Hill Elementary School. Our primary
program provides flexible groupings, reflects continuous progress, qualitative reporting, authentic assessment, and
developmentally appropriate educational practices. All teachers at Temple Hill promote and expect high academic
achievement. Students and parents are aware of the requirements and support the academic and extracurricular
programs at the school.
Internal Review:
Faculty and staff members reviewed the results of the needs assessment and improvement plan for suggestions and
revisions. The SBDM Council and the CSIP committee completed the plan with suggested activities and strategies and
presented the plan to the faculty for final review.
Public Review:
The Comprehensive School Improvement Plan is on file in the school office and available to the public. A public hearing
is held at the District level to consider major parts of all plans as they relate to the district plan. All staff members receive
a copy of the Improvement Plan and utilize it in their planning and implementation of classroom activities. Staff members
report on their respective responsibilities in implementing the plan. A copy of the plan is on file at the Barren County
Board of Education. The School Based Decision Making Council reviews the plan on a regular basis.
Use and Assurances:
The Temple Hill Elementary School Comprehensive School Improvement Plan is a guiding document for school success.
It is utilized to plan and shape areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school climate to provide high quality
positive school experiences for all students. It is a flexible document which may be revised as needed. The Temple Hill
SBDM Council and teams of faculty and staff members will monitor the plan throughout the school year. Future planning
will follow the established format.
Communication:
Copies of the Temple Hill Elementary School Comprehensive School Improvement Plan will be on file in the Principal’s
office. The plan is coordinated and approved by the SBDM council. Progress will be monitored by the council and
committees. The plan will be presented to the Barren County Board of Education.
Input, Review, and Revision:
Parent notes and newsletters will make reference to items in the improvement plan throughout the school year. Surveys
and audit review data will be used to make needed revisions to the plan.