R.L. Stevenson Middle School
School Academic Plan SY 2008-09
Rev. 1/11/2008
Goal 1. Improve Student Achievement through Standards-Based Education
Objectives: Provide standards-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment in all classrooms; increase proficiency in reading, mathematics, and science
for all students; ensure that all students demonstrate the six General Learner Outcomes; and, ensure students will be caring, responsible, contributing
participants in a democratic society.
Prioritized Strategies (see School Strategic Plan for measures and annual benchmarks) (SW 6) (SW/SI 9)
Continue the use of consistent formative assessment strategies throughout the school.
1.
Pilot Pinnacle Gradebook for consistent standards-based grading practices.
2.
Determine the consistent research based instructional strategies to be implemented in the school.
3.
Rationale (SW 1): Data from the Hawaii State Assessment, Quarterly Formative Assessments, and school-wide discussions on performance indicate the
need for stronger standards-based instruction and assessment to enable our students to achieve AYP. Student performance (SAT) data shows that our
students perform well on norm-referenced tests. They do not do as well on criterion-referenced tests (HSA). The constructed response items in reading
comprehension, reading response, and Math are our low performing areas.
Funded Enabling Activities
(SW 2) (SW/SI 4) (SW 6) (SI 8)
1. Professional Learning Communities: Provide
opportunities for teachers to share and build
professional learning communities. (PLC)
Provide Advancement Via Individual Determination
(AVID) professional development for teachers.
Outcomes (SI 5)
Initial
Intermediate
a.100% of teachers will participate in
professional development to understand
the importance of PLC.
a.100% of teachers will use PLC
concepts/strategies to articulate
instructional, curricular and assessment
needs.
Expenditure
Lead
(SI 7)
SALT
Timeline
Description
July 2008
$36,000
WSF
$12000
Title I
33% of teachers (Gr. 8 Teams) will
participate in AVID training which
incorporates Marzano’s instructional
strategies along with key
Writing,Inquiry,Collaboration,Reading
(WICR) strategies.
b.3.33% improvement on each
subsequent QFA from 1st quarter
baseline.
July 2008
AVID
Summer
Institute
July 2008
Reading, Math and Science teachers will continue to be
provided with more professional development
opportunities to improve teachers’ content understanding
, instructional strategies and the use of formative
assessments to help students become better problem
a.100% of teachers will implement
strategies as evidenced in SLC binders.
b.Students become better problem
solvers and show a 3.33 improvement on
each subsequent QFA from 1st quarter
Est $
Amount
(SI 3)
Read
Math
Science
Depts.
Leila NakaReading
H.Slovin,&M.
Olson-Math
UH
MED,Cmplx
Rsrce
GEAR UP
$17000
Queens
Grant
solvers and promote deeper student understanding
2. ) Formative and Summative Assessments:
Pinnacle Gradebook: School-wide Implementation
-Teachers will use Marzano/Complex developed rubrics
and establish 4 data points for trend reports.
Refine Common Formative Assessments CFA to reflect
achievement on HSA.
3. Standards Based Education
Provide opportunities for teachers to articulate and share
effective examples of standards based education.
4) Best Practices:
Provide opportunities for teachers to improve the use of
research-based “best practices” in their instruction: Best
practices survey, note taking, and graphic organizers.
baseline.
a.100% of teachers will utilize Pinnacle
Gradebook and Marzano’s Trend
Reporting
b. End of term grades will reflect what
the students have learned.
Teacher
SALT
July 2008
a. All departments will have CFA that
reflect appropriate benchmarks
according to the Quarterly benchmark
maps.
b. 3.33% improvement on each
subsequent QFA from 1st quarter
baseline.
Teachers
a. 100% of teachers will use and update
Lotus Notes Curriculum Mapping
software.
100% of curriculum maps will align with
available HCPS III benchmark maps.
a. 100% of classrooms will display
student work with RLS cover sheet,
which includes standards, benchmarks,
GLOs, and criteria/rubric.
70% of classrooms will display student
work matching classroom teacher’s
curriculum map.
a. 100% teachers will submit
Instructional Inventory based off of
Marzano’s Classroom Instruction That
Works.
100% teachers will implement note
taking format in their classrooms.
100% teachers will implement graphic
organizers in their classrooms.
SALT
July 2008June 2009
SALT
July 2008June 2009
b. 3.33% improvement on QFA per
quarter
Marzano
4800WSF
Pinnacle
gradebook
1,300WSF
H. Slovin,
M. Olson
CRDG
Assessment
Matters
Conference.
Leila Naka
July 2008
AVID
Summer
institute
Title I
School
Improveme
nt funds
07-08
$12,000
WSF 07-08
$8000
5) Interventions:
Non-proficient students, within
subgroups disadvantaged and SPED, will be identified
and targeted through Hawaii State Assessment (HSA)
scaled scores between 270-310 in Reading/Math and
receive appropriate services:
Develop an inclusion model plan SPED Students will
attend Regular Education classes
-All SPED Students will participate in the HSA, regardless
of proficiency level.
- Reading teacher(s) will continue to transform their
classrooms into problem solving environments.
Math teacher(s) will continue to transform their
classrooms into problem solving environments.
TOTALS/SUMMARY
a. Greater than 50% of SPED students
will be in regular education courses
for more than 40% of the time
b. 3.33% increase of SPED students
will show improvement on the QFA
every quarter.
a. Targeted students will be placed in
appropriate reading classes.
Achieve 3000 will be implemented in
Gr.6, SPED and targeted reading class.
All English classes will use the My
Access writing program
b.3.3 % of targeted students will
improve from approaching to meets on
the QFA every quarter.
Principa
l/
Leaders
hip
Team
Reading
Teacher
s
Consult
ant/Trai
ner
July 2008
Leila Naka
Complex
team
WSF
$283,344
Title 1
$141,672
My Access
WSF
$15000
Leila Naka
Complex
team
Title I
$5,000
H. Slovin,
M. Olson
CRDG
Title I
$10,000
a. Targeted students will be placed in
appropriate Math classes
b.3.3 % of targeted students will improve
from approaching to meets on the QFA
every quarter.
$546,116
Goal 2. Provide comprehensive support for all students
Objectives: Provide a focused and responsive system of supports to strengthen the social, emotional, and physical well-being of all students; provide
students with expanded learning opportunities that support standards-based education through partnerships with families and the community.
Prioritized Strategies (see School Strategic Plan for measures and annual benchmarks) (SW 9)
Refine the Continuous Integrated Monitoring and Improvement Process (CIMIP) to ensure quality services that meet the needs of special needs students.
1.
Revisit and reexamine the integration of the Arts throughout the school.
2.
Provide a focused and responsive system of supports to strengthen the social, emotional, and physical well-being of all students.
3.
Rationale (SW 1): Data from referral database, suspension rates, and school-wide discussions on performance indicate the need for transitions and target assistance to
enable all, and especially below proficient students, to achieve and feel safe while in school. School Quality survey data indicate the need for school-wide expectations
that encourage responsible involvement and positive behaviors that support an environment for optimum teaching and learning.
Outcomes (SI 5)
Expenditure
Funded Enabling Activities
Lead
Timeline
Initial
Description
Est $
(SW 7)
(SI 7)
Intermediate
Amount
1) Target students who are approaching proficiency and
a. 100% of teachers will implement
Principa July 2008
SALT,
WSF
are in subgroup populations.
strategies as evidenced in SLC binders.
l/PBS
Principal,
$3,000
-Train teachers in scoring/analyzing the constructed
b. Increase by 15% the number of
cadre/C
OCSIS
response.
students receiving CSSS of nonounselo
workshops,
proficiency results on the Hawaii State
rs/SSC
Supplemental
Assessment
material
- After school tutoring for targeted students, (Digital
a.PTT’s are hired and trained
Aftersch August
$15,000
Academy)
b.3.33% improvement on ea. subsequent ool
2008
QFA from 1st qtr. baseline
PTT’s
Target AVID/Queens’ students-especially the least
served students who are in the middle.
2) Use PBS to teach and learn expectations of behavior,
interventions, recognition and rewards for positive
behaviors
-Develop school-wide behavioral expectations.
Intervention: Teams have implemented universal PBS
strategies.
1. Double lunch schedule has been implemented.
Double lunch was suggested by the PBS
committee to decrease the amount of referrals
during the lunch period. Data showed that the
amount of referrals during lunch was higher than
any other time.
-Establish a system of effective school/parent
communication using various formats, including e-mail
a. PPT’s are hired and trained
b. 3.33% improvement on ea.
Subsequent QFA from 1st qtr.
baseline
a. Behavioral expectations are posted
and used.
b. Increase by 15% the number of
students
reporting that they feel
safe at school through PBS.
a.Increase by 10% the number of parents
responding positively to SQS #school
AVID/
Queens
PPT’s
Principa
l/PBS
cadre/C
ounselo
rs/SSC
August
2008
July 2008
AVID/Queens
Coordinator
$12,000
and Biannual Surveys/
safety and student well being
TOTALS/SUMMARY
$30,000
Goal 3. Continuously improve performance and quality
Objectives: Continuously improve school quality and performance; continuously improve system quality.
Prioritized Strategies (see School Strategic Plan for measures and annual benchmarks) (SI 1) (SI 2)
1.
Continuously improve school quality and performance.
2.
Continuously improve system quality.
3.
Rationale: (SW 1) Data from various surveys ,(School Quality Survey, Open House Parent Survey ,Student Council Survey) of stakeholders indicate the need for all
stakeholders to understand the vision and mission of RLS, standards-based achievement, and GLOs to enable school-wide support of students.
Funded Enabling Activities
(SW 2) (SW 3) (SW 4) (SI 6)
1) Teacher training, mentor assignment, team assignment in
teaching and learning student support for standards-based
instruction.
-School-wide training in SB instruction and GLO’s to support
student behavior, actions, and achievement.
School-wide implementation of course cover sheet for Student
Led
Conferences.(cover sheet includes: HCPS III, GLO’s,
criteria/rubric and goal setting.
2) Continue and improve existing communication systems to
share student progress with parents and community.
Four points of stakeholder interest: Open House, SLC #1, SLC
#2, and Excellence Night will be held.
Three Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science nights will be
held for each grade level.
The school newsletter (Buccaneer Tidbits) will be distributed
weekly.
Communication envelope will go home every Wednesday.
Parents will be required to fill out a worksheet outlining what
standards are being addressed and what their child has learned.
Hold monthly SCC meetings to dialog and discuss school
issues and concerns.
Conduct coffee hours, parent nights, forums in conjunction
with PCNC, Title 1, ESLL, and all parents.
Science Fair/Health Family Night
Grades in L.A.,Soc.Studies,Science ,Math ,others will be
accessible to parents via the Pinnacle Electronic Gradebook
Send home Parent notification letter informing them of school
status (SI6)
Outcomes (SW 2) (SI 5)
Initial
Intermediate
Expenditure
Lead
(SI 7)
Timeline
Description
a. Stakeholders are trained and teams are
assigned.
b. 100% of students will participate in
Student Lead Conferences.
b. 70% of classrooms display student work
reflective of assessment strategies used as a
result of SALT sharing.
SALT/
Principal
July 2008
By the end
of the 1st
quarter.
a. 100% of teachers will include
additional evidence from the classroom
as evidenced in, Open House Boards,
SLC binders, and Excellence Night.
SALT
July 2008
Queens
Med Cnt
2nd-4th qtr.
b. Increase by 10% the number of
parents responding positively to SQS #
for school satisfaction.
Queens
Coord.
Est $
Amount
WSF
$1000
TOTALS/SUMMARY
$1,000