 Collaborative Leadership Model
 Strong parent and community involvement
 Data Analysis-AIMS/PARCC
 Professional Development
 Active Communication
 Professional Learning Communities
 Targeted Students
Vision Statement: Inspire all students
to be life-long learners!
Mission Statement: Provide a wellrounded education to all students by
cultivating a genuine desire for learning,
service, and achievement!
 All students can be responsible citizens within the
community
 Learning continues beyond the school
environment
 Parents’ support and involvement are crucial to
student achievement
Demographics of Student
Population
Demographic Data
Total Enrollment
600
Students
39%
Free and Reduced
Lunch Enrollment
Eligible for Subsidized 43%
Meal Program
School Attendance
78%
Rate
Graduation Rate
85%
Student Population
Caucasian/
White
African
American
Hispanic
Asian
Native
American
2011-2012
Teachers’ Salaries and Fringes (40@ average of $60,000)
$2,400,000
Paraprofessionals’ Salaries and Fringes (5@ $32,000)
$160,000
Principal’s Salary and Fringes
$100,000
Assistant Principals’ salaries and Fringes (2@ average of
$84,000)
$168,000
Other Staff Salaries and Fringes (2 secretaries, 1.5 social
workers, 2.5 counselors)
$352,000
Supplies and Equipment (for instructional materials,
copying, internet, ATI Galileo)
$200,000
Staff Development ($250/teacher at 40)
$10,000
Miscellaneous and Travel
$20,000
Total
$3,410,000
2012-2013
Teachers’ Salaries and Fringes (28 @ average of $55,000) $1,540,000
Paraprofessionals’ Salaries and Fringes (4 @ $30,000)
$120,000
Principal’s Salary and Fringes
$80,000
Assistant Principal salaries and Fringes
$70,000
Other Staff Salaries and Fringes (2 secretaries @ $40,000, $190,000
1 social workers @ $50,000, 2 counselors @ $50,000)
Supplies and Equipment (for instructional materials,
copying, broadband, internet, ATI Galileo)
$200,000
Staff Development ($250/teacher at 24)
$6,000
Miscellaneous and Travel
$10,000
Total
$2,018,000
 School and community communication
 Ardath High School’s attendance rates
 Ardath High School’s state test scores
 Collaborative/Transformational
Leadership
 Teacher Evaluation
 Implement researched-based programs to
raise student achievement
 2010 AZ State Standards (Common Core)
 Response to Intervention (RTI) instruction model
 Monitor/Evaluate/Review
 Instructional Planning aligned with Common Core
 Scientifically-Based Research Programs
 Aligns with current state and federal initiatives
including:
 Standards aligned instruction and curriculum focusing
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on ELA and math
Preparing students for college and careers
Provides support for English Language Learners and
students with special needs
Drop-out Prevention-Early warning system
Provides training to all teachers and administrators
 Current graduation rate is 85% at Ardath
High School this is about 7% above the
national average (NCES).
 Average attendance during spring 2011 was
78%
 Our attendance target is 92% for all classes
by 2014-2015.
 Clearly articulate and enforce school attendance policy
 Quarterly attendance rewards such as gift cards,
movies, and activities
 Minimum attendance requirement for sports, dances,
and other extracurricular activities
 Open campus for lunch if students have met grade and
attendance requirements
Goal: By the end of the 2014/15 school year Ardath High
School will reach an attendance rate of 92%
New Instructional
Programs for Ardath High
School
Begin
Implementation for
the 2013-2014 School
Year. To be
completed in phases
over the next three
years.
 Required Lesson Objectives for each Lesson.
 Meet the Standard
 Exceed the Standard
 Relevant to Individual Student
 Required Lesson Plans using “Essential Elements for
Instructions” methodology and template.
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AVID-Advancement Via Individual
Determination
• Targets students in the academic
middle (B-D) that have potential,
but are falling short.
• Most are low-income, minorities
or will be the first in their families
to attend college.
• An elective course using
WICR method, which stands for
writing, inquiry, collaboration,
and reading .
 ATI Galileo Benchmark Tests
 Weekly Formative Assessments
 Alignment with AZ State Standards (CC)
 Targeted interventions and enrichments for
students
Galileo Quarterly Benchmark
Assessments and Weekly
Formative Assessments
1. Used to assess student progress in
core subject areas
2. Weekly dialogues /and formative
assessments measure students against
standard and objective
3. Enrichment and remediation targets
specific objective
4. Internet based program so parents can access lessons and data
5. Data driven and researched based
6. Cost per student-$8.00
 Instructional Climate
 School Wide Communication Plan
 Teacher Evaluation Document
 Safe and Equitable Learning Environment
 Restorative Practices
 Parent and Community Involvement
 School Wide Discipline Procedures
 The school-wide communications plan provides the
infrastructure to develop a communication program
for the internal and external public at Ardath High
School. This plan will provide public understanding
and awareness of the learning opportunities provided
for students and learners at Ardath High School.
 This plan will also help to establish a positive school
climate that promotes cooperation, family and
community involvement, and professional learning
that is open to new ideas, within a safe, disciplined,
high-expectation environment that fosters the
development of good character and citizenship.
 Leadership Committee
 Comprised of teachers, staff members, and community
stakeholders
 Responsibilities Include:
 Master Schedule Creation
 Dismissal Procedures Creation
 Open Campus for lunch
requirements
 Collaborative Needs Committee
 Comprised of administrators, teachers and staff.
 Will discuss, create and refine a teacher
evaluation tool that works for the staff and
community needs.
 Mission: To refine our teaching skills using a
constructive evaluation tool based on relevant
content, student achievement, and individual
teacher needs.
 Teaching Appraisal- 50%
 Purpose: To help teachers grow and improve with
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support and feedback
Goal Setting for Teaching Practices & Classroom
Environment-17%
Purpose: To collect data related to classroom learning
conditions and student motivation
Measurements of Student Growth-33%
Purpose: To measure the teacher/principal impact on
student growth
Improved Test
Scores
Community and
Parent Involvement
Professional Development Goals and Schedule
Implementation of EEI: All teachers
will be taught to utilize the Essential
Elements of Instruction while lesson
planning; including teaching to the
objective, using psycho-neural principles
of learning, monitoring learners and
adjusting teaching and selecting
objectives at the correct level of difficulty
ATI: All teachers will receive training on
facilitating benchmark assessments in
their classes
Restorative Practices: All teachers
will be encouraged to use restorative
practices in their day to day lessons
AVID: Specific teachers will receive
training on preparing students for college
and career readiness
January 2013 – May 2015; continuous
throughout all teacher in-service
meetings and teacher evaluations
August 2013, 2014 – Proper use for all
teachers
2013-2015 - Quarterly one-on-one review
of scores
January 2013 – May 2015; continuous
throughout all teacher in-service
meetings
Spring 2013 – Two teachers will be sent
to receive training
Current and Projected State Language Arts
Scores
85
80
82
75
75
70
65
68
Projected Scores
60
55
50
Ardath Language
Arts Scores
60
58
55
53
54
Current and Projected State Math Scores
85
80
80
75
75
70
70
65
60
55
65
62
61
62
60
50
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Ardath Math Scores
Projected Scores
Attendance Rate Goals
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
92
87
82
78
Ardath Attendance
Rate
Projected Rates
2011 2012 2013 2014
 Career Day
 Student and Parent Survey
 Business Survey
 Volunteer and Internship
Programs
 Field Trips
 College Fair
 Parent/Student Involvement Specialist
 Potluck Dinners
 Homework Club
 Art Show
 Concerts
 Pep Rallies