Transcript Garrison NCA School Improvement Update

Garrison NCA School
Improvement Update
2008-2009 Plan Completion
May 13, 2009
RCS Student Achievement
Expectations
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1st Grade students will have 80% in addition and
subtraction facts – Level 18 (18%)
2nd Grade students will read to learn by grade 3 =
Level M (82%)
3rd Grade students will summarize their thoughts and
concepts in simple paragraphs – Pass Indiana Writing
Assessment – Score of 4, 5, or 6 (53%)
4th Grade students will have 80% in multiplication and
division facts – Levels 26 & 27 (82%)
6th Grade students will read expository text at grade
level and write grade appropriate reports – Reading
Level Y ( 50%) and Pass Indiana Writing Assessment –
Score of 4, 5, or 6 (62%)
RCS Social Achievement Expectations
Attendance = 80% of students 95% or higher
 Discipline = 85% of students with no office
referrals and 97% of students with no
suspensions
 6th Grade Graduation Plan in place- (100% of
Garrison 6th grade has a plan in place.)
 76% of 6th grade eligible students enrolled (as of
today) in 21st Century Scholars program.
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Garrison Goal 1 – Language Arts
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Students write narrative, expository, persuasive, and
descriptive texts demonstrating a command of Standard
English. Must demonstrate research, organizational and
drafting strategies and an awareness of the audience
and purpose for writing. (End of Grade 6)
Garrison students will improve student writing process
and application scores by 6% each year as measured by
ISTEP+.
Fall to Spring 08-09 Writing Prompts show % growth
Utilize the 6+1 Writing Traits rubric – same used for
ISTEP+.
Fall 07 – Fall 08 = 12% decrease (59% - 47%)
Garrison Goal 2 – Mathematics
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Number Sense = Understanding the number system is
the basis of mathematics. (End of 6th grade =
relationship between fractions and decimals, negative
numbers, relate percentages to fractions and decimals
and learn to use ratios. Find multiples and factors of
whole numbers to solve problems involving fractions.)
Garrison students will demonstrate a minimum of 5%
growth in the area of Number Sense in Math on ISTEP+.
Everyday Mathematics Spring Assessments
Fall Acuity = Baseline
ISTEP+ Fall 07 – Fall 08 = 5% increase (78% - 83%)
Math Stars Wall
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Math Facts in a Flash
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Program began in mid October
2008
Computer based accelerated
program to encourage students to
memorize and obtain math facts in
the basic 4 operations of :
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Addition = 290
Subtraction = 122
Multiplication = 52
Division = 35
All Levels = 25
Literacy Data Wall
Located in Staff Lounge
 Goal is to have all students in
Green (above level) or Yellow =
(On Level)
 Students names listed as:
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Above level = Green = 178
 On Level = Yellow = 97
 Below Level = Red = 58
83% on or above grade level.
17% below grade level.
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Literacy Levels –
End of each Trimester
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Kdg = A – B - C
1st = E – G - I
2nd = J – K - M
3rd = N – O - P
4th = Q – R - S
5th = T - U - V
6th = W – X - Y
Author’s Corner
Fall, Winter, and Spring Writing
Prompt
 Each classroom will select one
writing piece to be nominated to the
“Author’s Corner”
 A date and time for Author to bring
literary piece to share with Principal
and other selected Author’s.
 Writing will be honored on the
Author’s Corner Wall of Fame.
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Garrison Wall of Fame
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Positive Behavior Expectations
Character Award = 2 students per
classroom nominated by teacher
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Attendance
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Outstanding = 97% or better
Perfect = 100%
Honor Roll
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Principal’s Honor Roll = 90% in all academic
subjects
Teacher’s Honor Roll = 80% or better in all
academic subjects
Principal’s Effort Award = Exemplary effort
but not on Honor Roll
Professional Development
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On-going weekly Literacy Collaborative Frameworks
training by coaches
Math Facts in a Flash = new software program
training – all staff
6+1 Traits Training = 100% of faculty trained by
Summer 2008
Leveled Literacy Intervention Training = 15 teachers
– Summer of 2008
Primary and Intermediate Teams collaboration on
assessment of Writing Prompts
Response to Intervention
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Tier 1 Intervention = In the
classroom, extra assistance from
teacher for student who is behind
Tier 2 Intervention = Out of the
classroom with additional small
group assistance in area of weakness
(Title 1, LLI, Wilson)
Tier 3 Intervention = Out of the
classroom with additional one on one
assistance in area of weakness
(Reading Recovery, My Reading
Coach, after school tutoring, possible
referral to special education)
Engaging Students in the Community
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K-Kids
 Food Drive- Community
 Book Drive- School
 Interclub Activity – Ice Skating
 Fundraising for club activities
Mock Election
 “Vote for Me” Program
West End Bank Employees
 Bank meeting/shadowing Tellers
Academic Teams
 Spell Bowl
 Math Bowl
 Science Bowl
Sixth Grade Camping Trip
Veteran’s Day Program
Circle the State with Song Choir
Creation of Cup Stacking Team
National Elementary Honor Society
Vision 2011
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Garrison Elementary School will
be the educational institution of
popular choice in Wayne County.
Our constituents will want their
children to attend Garrison School
because of the actualized and
perceived levels of student
achievement, quality of
instructional practices, and the
overall excellence in educational
climate.
Recognition and Accomplishments
97% Attendance Rate (96.6%)
 Exemplary School Status (P.L. 221
Guidelines)
 Four Star Recognition
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Language Arts (Top 25 %)
 Mathematics (Top 25 %)
 Total Percent Passing (Top 25 %)
 Attendance Rate (Top 25 %)
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Achievement Measurements and
Benchmarks
90% of our students passing statewide
assessments in all areas measured
(77.8%-Fall 2008 – a 5.6% increase)
 Growth demonstrated by 100% of the
student body from pre to interim to post
test assessments
 50% of the student body (Grades 3-6)
attaining honor roll status (70%-Fall 2008
62% - Winter 2009)
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Safe and Disciplined Environment
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Students and all adult staff
members valued and respected
Classroom instruction free of
interruption resulting from
student misbehavior
Full implementation of Positive
Behavior Support with
MOP/AAAA
Suspensions reduced by 10%
each year
Character is promoted by all
constituents
The Curriculum and School Program
Written and practiced curriculum aligned to
Indiana Academic Standards
 Curriculum that meets the enrichment and
remedial needs of all students (Logos,
ASPIRE, Leveled Literacy Intervention,
Reading Recovery, Title 1)
 More academic team opportunities that
encourage extensions to student learning
(Spelling Bee, Math Bowl, Spell Bowl, and
Science Bowl Teams)
 Creation of civic opportunities to further
develop the character of our students (K-Kids
Club, West End Bank Garrison Branch,
National Elementary Honor Society)
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Parental and Community Involvement
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Parents eager to participate in
the classroom, lunchroom,
recess setting, and the office.
Continue active Study Buddy
program.
Half time School Social Worker.
Give and take relationship with
the community (a more
concerted effort to give)
Communities in Schools.
Technology
Current technological experiences provided
to our students
 Technological opportunities linked to our
curriculum
 Enrichment and remediation opportunities
to supplement our other resources (Math
Facts in a Flash, My Reading Coach)
 New computer lab for 2009-2010
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Classroom Instruction
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Diagnostic and prescriptive by nature
Standards-driven
Creative, rigorous, and relevant
Engaging / hands-on / relevant
Big picture always kept in perspective (enduring
understanding vs. familiarity)
Assessment
 Aligned
to academic standards
 Acuity
(ELA and Math)
 DIBELS/PPVT
 6+1 Traits Writing
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important and
valuable by all constituents
 On-going to foster diagnostic
and prescriptive education
School Personnel
Enjoying their profession as if there is nothing
in the world they would rather be doing;
 Seeing children for the blessing they truly are;
 All staff highly qualified to meet the diverse
needs of our students;
 Collegial.
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School Improvement at Garrison
Elementary
Opening the door to new
beginnings…
 For increased student achievement
 For increased student attendance
 For an improved and safe climate
 For connected professional development
 For increased use of technology
A place that makes a difference!
Questions?
Thank you for your participation on the NCA
Oversight Team.
 Signature on Plan.
 Thanks for your time. 
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