School Improvement Plan
2012-2013
Central Elementary School
435 E. Stadium Drive
Eden NC 27288
Central Elementary School Improvement Plan
Rockingham County Schools’ Vision:
Rockingham County Schools will empower all students to compete globally.
Rockingham County Schools’ Mission:
Rockingham County Schools will provide a safe and dynamic globally competitive environment in
which all students can reach their highest potential.
Central Elementary School Mission and Belief Statements
Central Elementary School creates a strong foundation for developing and educating lifelong
learners who are socially responsible and globally competitive in the 21st Century.
Our Vision at Central Elementary is to provide a safe and productive learning environment in which
all students are challenged to succeed. We believe that:
1. All children can learn.
2. Planning and time on task increases learning.
3. Education is the shared responsibility of the school, family, and community.
4. Learning is for the present and for the future.
5. High expectations increase optimal learning.
School Improvement Plan
2012-2013
Central Elementary School
435 E. Stadium Drive
Eden NC 27288
CONTACT INFORMATION
Leadership Team Members
2012-2013
School: Central Elementary
The following team members collaborated with school staff to develop the School Improvement Plan for our school (parents, faculty, and
administrators must be included):
Name
Barbara Brown
Tania Martin
Jonathan Pratt
Amy Fargis
Ruth Robertson
Cher Delapp
Kay Kimrey
Position or Role
Principal
Assistant Principal
First Grade Teacher/
Chair
Fifth Grade Teacher/ CoChair
Kindergarten
Third Grade
Instructional Coach
Assistant
Dorothy Craddock
Fourth Grade
Ellyn Kramer
Guidance
Laura Springs
Intervention Specialist
Lauren Beckner
Second Grade
Tammy Robertson
Intervention Specialist
Judy Owen
Signature
Date
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Debra Thompson
Media
Jennifer Clark
Academic and Gifted
Doug Brown
Parent
Chris Villa
Parent/ PTSO President
Central Elementary School
435 E. Stadium Drive
Eden NC 27288
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Central Elementary School
435 E. Stadium Drive
Eden NC 27288
School Improvement Plan Approval Form
Update presented to staff and approval information
Date of Presentation/Approval Vote
Results of Approval Vote
Principal’s Signature ____________________________________________
Approved by Superintendent
Date
Superintendent Signature_________________________________________
Approved by Rockingham County Board of Education
Date 10/01/12
School Improvement Plan
2012-2013
Central Elementary School
435 E. Stadium Drive
Eden NC 27288
NARRATIVE
Central Elementary School is located within the city limits of Eden, North Carolina and is within easy reach of local businesses and city
parks. It is the home of the Panther Cubs. Central has 500 students in grades K-5. The school receives funds from Title 1 to provide
additional reading and math assistance to students thus making it a Title 1 school.
Based on our belief: We believe: 1. All children can learn. 2. Planning and time on task increases learning. 3. Education is the shared
responsibility of the school, family and community. 4. Learning is for the present and for the future. 5. High expectations increase optimal
learning.
Central Elementary provides many educational opportunities to allow children to achieve at high levels and affords possibilities for
learning both within and beyond the school day. Central Elementary supports excellent teaching and education resources.
The RCS district curriculum is rigorous and designed to meet the NC Common Core standards.
Students at all grade levels are instructed using various teaching methods including small group instruction in both reading and math.
In-class support is given to both general and special education students. Integration of technology into our daily classroom instruction is
the priority as we prepare our students for the 21st Century. All classrooms are equipped with ActivBoards.
Central’s teachers are highly qualified, with four teachers being national board certified.
After school programs and clubs provide students with opportunities to participate in: golf, tennis, running club, chess, and other special
activities.
Character education is embedded in our curriculum and is supported by our Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) program. Our
PBIS motto is CLIMB:
Cooperating
Listening and Learning
Insuring Safety
Making good decisions
Being respectful and responsible
Parent and community support in Central Elementary School is evident in many areas:
1. All Pro Dad’s Breakfast
2. Lunch Buddies
3. ROTC tutoring
4. Parent volunteers help out in our classrooms and Media Center
Based on End of Grade test scores for 3-5 students, our school had 63.2% proficient in reading and 82.7% proficient in math after the retest.
Our growth in math was 0.296 and we had a drop of -0.084 in reading. Our math scores indicated substantial growth. Math instruction is
School Improvement Plan
2012-2013
Central Elementary School
435 E. Stadium Drive
Eden NC 27288
working and we plan to continue the implementation throughout the 2012-2013 school year. Second grade math scores were lower when
compared to other grade levels at the end of the year assessment. We will monitor second grade students in the 2012-2013 school year to
assess the instructional practices with math. Based on our test scores we will focus on reading and literacy with our students this school
year.
Our students in K-2 performed well on their F&P assessments at the end of the 2011-2012 school year. Our second grade Fountas &
Pinnell running record assessments indicate that 77% of the students were proficient. First grade Fountas &Pinnell assessments show
students at 83% proficient. Our kindergarten Fountas &Pinnell assessments show students at 84% proficient.
New in 2012-2013
Our current enrollment is 501. We have put the following interventions in place based on the data from the 2011-2012 school year. We
have implemented a new master schedule that allows for a tutoring time (Intervention and Enrichment) IE, for all grade levels during the
school day. Students are remediated based on CASA data. We are utilizing our teacher assistants to help in all grade levels with small
group guided reading and guided math. Assistants are also helping during IE time. Our music, art, PE, computer, and media teachers are
also helping out with tutoring, during blocks of time that they are not serving students in their regular scheduled classes. We are focusing
on implementing the new common core.
The efforts of our staff, along with strong community support and involvement, allows Central Elementary School to
provide an education which extends beyond the basics.
Overview of School Improvement Plan
The content of this plan represents the ongoing work and goals established within our school for the 2012-2013 year.
The goals and strategies in this plan represent and are influenced by the ongoing work of our staff members.
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435 E. Stadium Drive
Eden NC 27288
COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Describe how teachers are involved in assessment use:
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Bi-monthly CASA meetings to analyze data from common assessments and create common grade level assessments
Teacher involvement in the creation of Rockingham County Schools pacing guides
Professional Learning Community reflection and planning to implement the Common Core and Essential Standards
curriculum
Common planning daily for grade level teams
Creation of common assessments using item banks and DPI resources
Data analysis of benchmark tests
Flexible grouping in guided reading, guided math, intervention specialist groups, tutor groups, and after-school workshop
participation are determined through student data for focused intervention and instruction.
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435 E. Stadium Drive
Eden NC 27288
2011-2012 Student Achievement Data
YEAR
SUBJECT
BLACK
TOTAL
BLACK
#PRO
BLACK
%PRO
BLACK
GROWTH
2012
2012
2012
MATH
RDG
SCI
53
53
18
32
19
8
60.4
35.8
44.4
0.353
-0.109
YEAR
SUBJECT
2012
2012
2012
MATH
RDG
SCI
EDS
TOTAL
151
151
44
EDS
#PRO
113
74
23
YEAR
SUBJECT
2012
2012
2012
MATH
RDG
SCI
YEAR
SUBJ
2012
2012
2012
MATH
RDG
SCI
NONLEP
TOTAL
251
251
86
ASIAN
TOTAL
3
3
1
NONLEP
#PRO
207
160
60
ASIAN
#PRO
3
2
1
EDS
%PRO
74.8
49
52.3
EDS
GROWTH
0.328
-0.193
NONLEP
%PRO
82.5
63.7
69.8
ASIAN
%PRO
100
66.7
100
MULTIRACIAL
TOTAL
15
15
5
MULTI
RACIAL
#PRO
10
7
2
MULTI
RACIAL
%PRO
66.7
46.7
40
NONEDS
TOTAL
115
115
44
NONEDS
#PRO
107
94
38
NONEDS
%PRO
93
81.7
86.4
NONLEP
GROWTH
0.275
-0.067
ASIAN
GROWTH
0.302
0.181
SWD
TOTAL
35
35
16
AMINIAN
TOTAL
2
2
1
SWD
#PRO
18
8
6
AMINDIAN
#PRO
1
2
0
SWD
%PRO
51.4
22.9
37.5
MULTI
RACIAL
GROWTH
0.184
-0.236
NONEDS
GROWTH
0.261
0.033
SWD
GROWTH
0.314
-0.335
AMINDIAN
%PRO
50
100
0
WHITE
TOTAL
WHITE
#PRO
WHITE
%PRO
WHITE
GROWTH
162
162
57
148
118
46
91.4
72.8
80.7
0.261
-0.065
LEP
#PRO
13
8
1
LEP
%PRO
86.7
53.3
50
LEP
GROWTH
0.661
-0.385
LEP
TOTAL
15
15
2
NONSWD
TOTAL
231
231
72
AMINDIAN
GROWTH
0.007
0.112
NONSWD
#PRO
202
160
55
HISP
TOTAL
31
31
6
HISP
#PRO
26
20
4
NONSWD
%PRO
87.4
69.3
76.4
HISP
%PRO
83.9
64.5
66.7
NONSWD
GROWTH
0.294
-0.048
HISP
GROWTH
0.537
-0.171
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2012-2013
Central Elementary School
435 E. Stadium Drive
Eden NC 27288
Demographics:
2011-2012 (528 Students)
American Indian 0.5%
Hawaiian Pacific 0%
Asian 0.5%
Hispanic 12.3%
Black 17.6%
White 62.8%
Multi-Racial 6%
2012-2013 (501 Students)
American Indian 0.7%
Hawaiian Pacific 0%
Asian 0.4%
Hispanic 12.3%
Black 18.1%
White 62.4%
Multi-Racial 5.7%
*53% of our students qualify for free and reduced lunch
Parent Survey Responses:
Positive results:
 Parents know there is a plan in place for checking in/out students (97.3%)
 The staff is diligent in their efforts to make sure my child is safe during all school day activities (93.6%)
 There is good communication from the school regarding all activities, meetings, and conferences (93.0%)
 The school offers information about how I can help my child learn at home (93.3%)
 I understand the test scores and grades my child receives (96.0%)
 The teachers answer questions about what is taught and what is tested in school (95.3%)
 I feel my child is making adequate progress in reading (91.2%)
 I feel my child is making adequate progress in math (90.1%)
 I expect my child to graduate from high school (98.7%)
 I expect my child to graduate from college (95.3%)
 I have participated in at least one parent/teacher conference this year (94.6%)
 I am aware of the Parent Resource Centers and the services they provide (90.2%)
 My child reads at home daily for 15 minutes (96.6%)
 The school personnel are willing to listen and assist me in solving problems related to my child (94.2%)
 I feel comfortable about asking questions of the staff when I don’t understand something (95.3%)
 Overall, I believe my child is receiving a quality education at this school (92.3%)
Results below 90%:
 There is an adult at school that my child feels safe talking to if there is a problem (88.8%)
 The school notifies me when multiple tardies and absences have occurred (87.5%)
 All school staff and personnel are welcoming friendly, and treat me with respect (89.5%)
 My child has participated in at least one safety drill this year (87.8%)
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There is a sense of teamwork among teachers, parents, and students at this school (88.2%)
I feel I must provide my child additional tutoring outside of school to be successful (45.2%)
My child’s teacher notifies me in a timely manner with concerns about grades or behavior (87.8%)
I have attended one or more parent involvement activities this year (88.6%)
Small group instruction and after school tutoring are offered when students are struggling (75.6%)
Central Elementary School
435 E. Stadium Drive
Eden NC 27288
School Improvement Plan
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Central Elementary School
435 E. Stadium Drive
Eden NC 27288
Data Analysis
Areas of strength and supporting evidence
Areas of Strength
Supporting Evidence
Math instruction
82.7% proficient on 3-5 EOG’s
K-2 reading proficiency
84% on grade level kindergarten, 92% on grade level first grade,
88% on grade level second grade based on F&P assessments
99% overall achievement on SET Evaluation, Green Ribbon
School
NCWISE data
PBIS
Attendance
Highly qualified teachers
Clear teaching certificates by all certified staff, NBT - 6, Master’s
degree-33%
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Eden NC 27288
Data Development
Summary of Needs and Supporting Evidence
Areas of Need
Increase reading proficiency in grades 3-5
Continue staff development in Common Core and Essential
standards.
Increased parent involvement and attendance to parent
information programs
Evidence
Due to negative growth in reading based on EOG tests
New statewide curriculum and programs requiring teachers to
learn new content specific to their grade
Title I parent survey data
PBIS funding
Rewards and incentives based on PBIS data
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Central Elementary School
435 E. Stadium Drive
Eden NC 27288
School Improvement Plan for 2012 -2013
LEA: Rockingham County Schools
School: Central Elementary
.
SMART Goal: 100% of the Central Staff will implement the Common Core curriculum for the 2012-2013 school year.
Strategy
Develop six week
curriculum maps for
each grade level
Implement new
master schedule with
enrichment and
intervention time
Professional
Development
Educators
Conference pacing
guide sessions
Staff meetings
Person(s)
Responsible
Timeline
Evaluation
Resources/Technology
Required Budgeted
Grade Level
Chair and teams
September
2012- May
2013
Lesson Plans
6 week curriculum
maps
All school Staff
members
September
2012 – May
2013
Staff Survey
CASA results
Test results
Common Core
curriculum
Common Core
Planning time
through our master
schedule
Elementary
collaboration sessions
County-wide
sessions 10/9, 12/4,
1/29, 3/12
2 members of
each grade level
September
2012 – May
2013
Classroom walkthroughs
Implementation of
what is learned at
collaborations
sessions
CASA Meetings bimonthly for planning
purposes
Review CASA
procedures
Instructional
Coach and
Administrative
Support
September
2012 and May
2013
CASA
documentation
CCSS plan products
Instructional Coach
support for staff
development and
resources
Common Core and
Essential Standards
training
Instructional
Coach
September
2012 – May
2013
Staff Surveys and
Planning products
Pacing Guides
Central Staff
Google survey
Interim Update January 25, 2013:
What is the status of each strategy being used to attain this goal? What initial results/data have been collected?
What should be modified to meet goal by May 2013?
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Central Elementary School
435 E. Stadium Drive
Eden NC 27288
Final Update June 28, 2013:
What strategies have been successful? What initial results/data have been collected? What strategies will need
modification for the upcoming school year?
School Improvement Plan for 2012 - 2013
LEA: Rockingham County Schools
School: Central Elementary
SMART Goal: Based on Annual Measurable Objective expectations, a minimum of 75.4% of students in grades K-5 will be proficient in
reading based on end of year and end of grade assessment data.
Strategy
Professional
Development
Person(s)
Responsible
Classroom
teacher,
Resource
teachers, Title I
teachers, teacher
assistants
K-3 teachers,
intervention
specialists, C.
Delapp
Timeline
Evaluation
Resources/Technology
Required Budgeted
October 2012May 2013
Data from
assessments
Benchmark
assessments,
formative
assessments,
common assessments
October 2012May 2013
Data from Reading
3D online program
Reading 3D kits
iPads,
Classroom
teachers, C.
DeLapp, Suzanne
Massey
October 2012May 2013
Lesson plan
documentation of
use, formative
assessment
Nooks, Netbooks,
Suzanne Massey
Daily 5/Guided
Reading
Training by
Instructional
Coach- C. Delapp
C. Delapp
Classroom
teachers
October
2012- May
2013
Lesson plan
documentation of
use, classroom
walk-throughs,
Reading 3D data
Utilize Case 21
formative assessment
tool in grades 2-5 to
assess student mastery
and plan based on
on-going data.
CASE 21 Data
Analysis and Item
Bank Training
Instructional
Coach
Teachers
Support staff
October 2012
– May 2013
End of year and
end of grade
assessments,
Benchmarks
assessments
Tutoring during
enrichment and
intervention time
Reading 3D K-3
Use of Nooks and
Netbooks in reading
instruction
Reviewed and
revised CASA
process
Training by
Intervention
specialist and
Instructional Coach
Barnes and Noble
representative
informing of Nook
apps, Suzanne
Massey
Daily Five professional
book
Reading 3D
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Central Elementary School
435 E. Stadium Drive
Eden NC 27288
Interim Update January 25, 2013:
What is the status of each strategy being used to attain this goal? What initial results/data have been collected? What should be
modified to meet goal by May 2013?
Final Update June 28, 2013:
What strategies have been successful? What data has been collected? What strategies will need modification for the upcoming school
year?
School Improvement Plan for 2012-13
LEA: Rockingham County Schools
School: Central Elementary
SMART Goal: During the 2012 -2013 school year Central will implement the PBIS Module III into the daily schedule with 100% fidelity.
Strategy
Review CICO (check
in check out) data
Professional
Development
Staff training by T.
Martin and PBIS
committee
Action Plans
Staff training by T.
Martin and PBIS
committee
Behavior Incentives
Staff training by T.
Martin and PBIS
committee
Person(s)
Responsible
Classroom
teachers
Classroom
teachers, CICO
school staff, and
tertiary
committee,
student, parents
Classroom
teacher,
administrators
Timeline
Resources/Technology
Evaluation
Required Budgeted
September
2012- May
2013
CICO forms, graphs
created form data
CICO forms, DPR and
Weekly progress form
September
2012- May
2013
Action Plan data
Action Plan
September
2012- May
2013
Office referrals
decreased
S. Austin, E. Kramer
Interim Update January 25, 2013:
What is the status of each strategy being used to attain this goal? What initial results/data have been collected?
What should be modified to meet goal by May 2013?
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Central Elementary School
435 E. Stadium Drive
Eden NC 27288
Final Update June 28, 2013:
What strategies have been successful? What data has been collected? What strategies will need modification for
the upcoming school year?
School Improvement Plan for 2012 - 2013
LEA: Rockingham County Schools
School: Central Elementary School
SMART Goal: Maintain/Increase parent involvement/communications compared to 2011-2012 through PTSO, volunteers, parent
information sessions (based on Title I parent survey results of 88.6%) and programs.
Strategy
Professional
Development
Utilize new family night
presentations by
teachers for reading
and math
Classroom
teachers
Consistent PTSO
Meeting Schedule
Volunteer Training
Person(s)
Responsible
Training for parents
PTSO officers
Classroom
teachers
Administration
Intervention
Specialists
Timeline
Evaluation
September
2012 to May
2013
Parent surveys,
comparison to
2011- 2012 data
August 2012 –
May 2013
Meeting
attendance
Surveys from
parents
October 2012
– May 2013
Survey from parents
On-going
communication from
teachers and
principals
Teachers and
Principal
August 2012 –
May 2013
Teacher and
Principal
Newsletters
Bi-yearly coffees with
parents
Principal, assistant
principal
December
2012 and April
2013
Sign in sheet and
agenda
Resources/Technology
Required Budgeted
2000.00
200.00
Snacks and coffee
donated by Sheetz
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Central Elementary School
435 E. Stadium Drive
Eden NC 27288
School-Based Management and Accountability Program
Summary of School-Based Waiver Requests for 2012-2013
LEA: Rockingham County Schools
School: Central Elementary
School Code: 310
Request for Waiver
Title of Waiver
1. Describe the waivers you are requesting.
 To accommodate the reduction in faculty due to budget cuts at the Local and State
levels, we are requesting an exemption on class sizes in grades 4-12.
2. Identify the law, regulation, or policy from which an exemption is requested.
 115C-301.1- Allocation of teachers; class size
3. State how the waiver will be used.
 Due to reductions in Local and State Budget Allotments we would be unable to offer
students required courses in all areas needed for graduation without the class size
waiver. This will also allow us to include students in higher level classes when only
singletons can be offered.
4. State how the waiver will promote achievement of performance goals.
 Waiver of class size maximums will allow more effective scheduling where students are
working on similar curriculum goals and objectives. Students can be more readily
assigned to appropriate grades and classes.
__________________________________________________________
Principal’s Signature
_______________________
Date
__________________________________________________________
Chair of School Improvement Team’s Signature
_______________________
Date
District Approval: ___________________________________________ (date)