| 700 East Street, Lathrop, MO 64465 Phone (816) 740-3861 Fax (816) 528-7514 | Dr. Chris Blackburn |
Comprehensive School Improvement Plan
I. Planning Process
The members of the CSIP review team are representatives of the community, staff, and students. These members are invited from the various subcommittees at the district and building level. At the district level, the Community Liaison Committee, which is a composed of a cross representation geographically, occupationally, and educationally of the school district. The entire committee, 20 members, is requested to assist with the review of the CSIP. Representatives from all facility levels, along with special services representatives, make up the district advisory committee and they represent the staff on the CSIP review team. Student representatives from different building level and district level organizations/committees are invited to serve on the CSIP review team. The overall committee is composed of approximately 45 individuals that meet in smaller groups.
Review and updates to the CSIP continues to be done yearly. The beliefs and vision are reviewed by the community, students, and board members. The mission statement is reviewed to reflect the beliefs and vision. The internal/external factors are gathered and reviewed by district personnel and then shared with the community. From the discussion, the objectives for the district are reviewed and revised as needed. Strategies to reach the objectives are reviewed and/or established, along with the action plan for the strategy.
II. Beliefs
Lathrop R-II believes that:
- school should be a positive influence;
- all students should reach their potential;
- every person is responsible for himself/herself;
- there should be a shared responsibility between the student, teacher, and parent.
Vision
We envision that students will:
- value education;
- continue to be life long learners;
- be responsible, productive citizens in their community;
- hold high personal and educational expectations.
III. Mission Statement
The Lathrop R-II School District is dedicated to educate, inspire and challenge all students to strive for excellence.
IV. District analysis to determine strengths and weaknesses
Assessment data was gathered, both from internal and external sources, to help determine the areas that had been met and those that still need to be addressed. Internally, the committee members looked at, and discussed data from: MAP test results, disaggregated Clear Access results from special populations, the district’s AYP and APR (and their sub parts), PDC needs assessment, curriculum, resource information, drug and alcohol surveys, information from surveys/questionnaires, library media standards, technology plan, and short and long-term facility needs. Other areas that were considered by the committee were: population changes, advances in technology, state and federal program requirements, Show-Me Standards, MSIP requirements, and changes at the state level in funding and legal requirements.
After the completion of the data analysis, committee members identified the following strengths.
- Student achievement has, at the majority of grade levels, improved.
- District employs staff members that are caring and enthusiastic about the students and community.
- The district has allocated resources to maintain small class sizes at the elementary level.
- Resources have also been allocated for professional development for staff members.
- Community support has increased.
- Curriculum is continually updated and includes technology throughout all subject areas and at all levels.
- All teachers meet the highly qualified requirements established by NCLB.
- Facility upgrades and renovations are being addressed
The areas of weakness that were identified by committee members and will need to be addressed are the following.
- Improve student achievement at the middle level and throughout the district in the area of math.
- Continually strive to improve instruction.
- Need for new facilities.
- Continue to upgrade and renovate existing facilities.
- Need to adapt curriculum, graduation requirements, and resource allocations as a result of new state requirements and legislative action.
- Size and resources of the library/media center.
- Educate community, staff, and students on diversity needs.
Lathrop R-II School District Objectives
Through regular review and update, the following objectives will guide the establishment of yearly goals at the district and building level.
- Meet the academic percentage requirements established by NCLB
- Achieve “Distinction in Performance”
- Exceed the state and national averages on the ACT test
- Reach and maintain an average daily attendance (ADA) rate of 96% at all grade levels
- Students will read at grade level
- Provide a positive learning environment for staff and students that incorporates open communication and diversity awareness among staff, students, and the community.
Following are the strategies the district will incorporate to achieve the objectives. Action steps for the strategies will be reviewed and revised yearly. Unless otherwise designated, the funding sources are from state and local funds.
Objective # 1
STRATEGY FORM
Measurable Objective: Meet the academic percentage requirements established by NCLB
How objective will be measured: Using the AYP, each year’s results will be evaluated to determine when the objective has been met
Standard Indicator |
Strategy Number |
Strategy |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.1.1 |
1. |
The district will provide MAP instruction and Practice test-taking skills for all students |
Superintendent Prof. Staff |
08/00 |
On-going |
|
6.1.4 |
2. |
The district will review all curriculum guides and revise them to assure that there is clear alignment between the skills tested and the skills taught at each grade level |
Building Administrators Prof. Staff |
08/00 |
On-going |
|
6.2.6 |
3. |
The district will provide students incentives and motivation to encourage best performance on the MAP |
Building Administrators Prof. Staff |
08/00 |
On-going |
|
6.2.4 |
4. |
The district will develop extended learning or tutorial programs for students to improve MAP scores |
Building Administrators |
08/00 |
On-going |
|
6.7.4 |
5. |
Professional development activities will be provided to support improved teaching strategies, techniques, and testing skills |
PDC |
08/00 |
On-going |
Title I PDC |
6.2.1 6.7.2, 8.2 |
6. |
The district will review the CSIP goals yearly |
Superintendent |
08/00 |
On-going |
|
Objective #2
STRATEGY FORM
Measurable Objective: Achieve “Distinction in Performance”
How objective will be measured: Evaluation of yearly APR to determine meeting the objective
Standard Indicator |
Strategy Number |
Strategy |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.2.2 |
1 |
The district staff will be informed of the requirements of the APR. |
Superintendent |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.5.2 |
2. |
District staff will work to improve MAP index scores |
Bldg. Admin. Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
9.5 |
3. |
Decrease the dropout rate and increase the graduation rate |
Bldg. Admin. Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
Title IV |
9.6 |
4. |
The district will work toward a 96% attendance rate at all building levels |
Bldg. Admin. Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
9.4.1 |
5. |
Increase the number of students enrolling in advanced coursework |
Bldg. Admin. Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
9.4.2 |
6. |
Maintain or increase the number of career education completers |
Bldg. Admin. Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
Objective #3
STRATEGY FORM
Measurable Objective: Exceed the state and national averages on the ACT test
How objective will be measured: Evaluation of yearly ACT results to determine meeting the objective
Standard Indicator |
Strategy Number |
Strategy |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
8.9.2 |
1 |
The importance of the ACT will be communicated to students and parents |
HS Counselor HS Principal HS Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.1.1 |
2. |
Curriculum will incorporate objectives aligned to the ACT |
HS Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.3.3 |
3. |
ACT prep opportunities will be offered to help students score well on the ACT |
HS Counselor HS Principal HS Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
7.3 6.9 |
4. |
Students will develop a four year plan of study for high school and will be encouraged to enroll in core academic classes |
MS Counselor HS Counselor |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
9.3 |
5. |
The district will review the ACT scores yearly and develop plans for improvement in needed areas |
HS Principal HS Counselor HS Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
Objective #4
STRATEGY FORM
Measurable Objective: Reach and maintain an average daily attendance (ADA) rate of 96% at all grade levels
How objective will be measured: ADA will be monitored monthly and yearly
Standard Indicator |
Strategy Number |
Strategy |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
7.5 8.8 8.9 |
1 |
Communication on the importance of good student attendance will be shared throughout the year with the community, parents, and students. |
Board of Educ. Dist. Admin. Dist. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.6 |
2. |
Student attendance will be monitored daily |
Bldg. Admin. Bldg. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
8.3 |
3. |
Students’ attendance and discipline policies will be reviewed annually. |
Board of Educ. Dist. Admin. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
9.6 6.5.2 |
4. |
Student rewards and incentives will be developed to encourage excellent student attendance. |
Bldg. Admin |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.9.4 |
5. |
Teacher Assistance Teams will be established to discuss and provide strategies to address the needs of students at risk of failure |
HS Principal HS Counselor HS Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.9.4 |
6. |
Drop-out prevention procedures will be used in an effort to prevent students from leaving school before graduation |
Counselors Bldg. Admin. Bldg. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
Title V Title IV |
Objective #5
STRATEGY FORM
Measurable Objective: Students will read at grade level
How objective will be measured: Building and state level assessments
Standard Indicator |
Strategy Number |
Strategy |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.2.5 |
1 |
The district will develop methods to evaluate each student’s reading abilities. |
Bldg. Admin. Bldg. Staff Title I |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.1.4 |
2. |
Reading and writing objectives across the curriculum will be reviewed and revised yearly |
Bldg. Admin. Bldg. Staff Title I |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.5.2 |
3. |
Motivational incentives will be utilized to reward students for good reading and writing practices |
Bldg. Admin. Bldg. Staff Title I |
08/02 |
On-Going |
Title I |
6.7.4 |
4. |
The district staff will be provided in-service designed to improve student reading skills and practices. |
Bldg. Admin Dist. PDC Title I |
08/02 |
On-Going |
Title I |
Objective #6
STRATEGY FORM
Measurable Objective: Provide a positive learning environment for staff and students that incorporates open communication and diversity awareness among staff, students, and the community.
How objective will be measured: Staff, student, and community formal and informal evaluations.
Standard Indicator |
Strategy Number |
Strategy |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.3.3 |
1 |
The district will participate in the Accelerated School Project at the elementary level |
Dist. Admin. El Admin. El Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.5.1 |
2. |
The district will work as a team. |
Dist. Admin. Bldg. Admin. Bldg. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
8.8 6.4.1 |
3. |
Electronic communication will be utilized for communication in and out of the district |
Dist. Admin. Bldg. Admin. Bldg. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.5.1 |
4. |
Activities and rewards will be developed to improve student and staff moral. |
Bldg. Admin Dist. PDC |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
8.1.2 |
5. |
Activities will be developed to promote student and staff wellness throughout the year. |
Bldg. Admin. Dist. Admin. Health Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.7.4 |
6. |
Inservice will be provided to district staff on diversity awareness |
Bldg. Admin. PDC Dist. Admin |
08/06 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 1
Strategy # 1
ACTION FORM
Title: MAP Instruction skills
Specific objective: The district will provide instruction in the skills needed for the MAP
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.2.2 |
1. |
Certified staff will be provided inservice on data analysis of the prior year MAP scores |
PDC Bldg Admin Dist. Staff |
08/00 |
On-going |
|
6.2 |
2. |
Teachers will develop and use a variety of constructed response, performance event, and multiple choice items throughout the school year |
Bldg Admin Dist. Staff |
08/00 |
On-going |
|
6.1.4 |
3. |
District curriculum will be reviewed and revised to incorporate key skills needed for the MAP |
Bldg Admin Dist. Staff |
08/00 |
On-going |
|
Objective # 1
Strategy # 2
ACTION FORM
Title: Curriculum guides
Specific objective: The district will review and revise curriculum guides
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.1.4 |
1. |
Grade level and subject area teachers annually review and revise curriculum with MAP objectives and GLEs |
PDC Bldg. Admin Prof. Staff |
08/03 |
On-going |
|
6.1.1 |
2. |
District curriculum will be aligned to state standards and district goals. |
Bldg Admin Prof. Staff |
08/00 |
On-going |
|
6.7 |
3. |
District will provide in-service for staff to implement curricular changes, teaching strategies, and assessment activities |
Bldg Admin Prof. Staff |
08/00 |
On-going |
|
6.4.4 |
4. |
Integrate technology into all areas of curriculum |
Bldg. Admin Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-going |
Title II D |
Objective # 1
Strategy # 3
ACTION FORM
Title: Student incentives for MAP achievement
Specific objective: The district will encourage best performance on the MAP
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.2.6 |
1. |
Each building will develop specific incentives for the respective student population |
Bldg. Admin Prof. Staff |
08/00 |
On-going |
|
6.2.6 |
2. |
District funds will be available for incentives that motivate student performance |
Superintendent Bldg. Admin. |
08/00 |
On-going |
Title I |
6.2.6 |
3. |
Students will be informed that MAP scores will be averaged into fourth quarter grades. |
Bldg Admin Prof. Staff |
08/00 |
On-going |
|
6.2.6 |
4. |
Students that score in the proficient or advanced levels, are enrolled in AP or dual credit classes, will be reimbursed $50 of enrollment fees |
Bldg. Admin Superintendent |
08/05 |
On-going |
|
Objective # 1
Strategy # 4
ACTION FORM
Title: Supplemental activities
Specific objective: The district will provide expanded supplemental opportunities to students not achieving at the expected level of performance
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
7.4 |
1. |
The district will provide early/childhood programs to prepare students for school entry |
Superintendent |
08/00 |
On-going |
|
6.3.3 6.3.4 |
2. |
The district will provide tutoring for all students as needed |
Bldg. Admin. Bldg. Staff |
08/00 |
On-going |
|
7.2 |
3. |
The district will continue to provide enrichment programs for students (i.e. gifted and talented, summer school, dual credit/AP courses |
Superintendent |
08/00 |
On-going |
Gift Grant District |
6.5.2 6.3.1 |
4. |
Additional staff will be hired to accommodate smaller classroom size that will increase learning potential. |
Bldg. Admin. Superintendent |
08/00 |
On-going |
Title II District |
Objective # 1
Strategy # 5
ACTION FORM
Title: Professional development
Specific objective: The district will provide professional development to help staff with improved teaching strategies, techniques, and testing skills
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.7.6 |
1. |
The district will encourage the distribution of PDC funds to insure improvement of student MAP achievement and reading and/or writing at all grade levels and across all curricular levels |
Superintendent PDC |
08/03 |
On-going |
|
6.7.6 |
2. |
The district will provide at least 15 Early Release in-service days during the school year that will focus upon improved teaching strategies, techniques, and testing skills |
Superintendent PDC |
08/03 |
On-going |
|
6.7.2 |
3. |
The district will continue to provide release time for faculty to attend workshops, conferences, and seminars that emphasize teaching strategies, assessment techniques, MAP improvement skills, and reading and/or writing improvement across the curriculum and at all grade levels |
Superintendent PDC |
08/00 |
On-going |
Title I |
6.7.6 |
4. |
District funds will supplement PD monies used to pay for the cost of substitutes to support professional development activities |
Superintendent PDC |
08/03 |
On-going |
|
Objective # 1
Strategy # 6
ACTION FORM
Title: Comprehensive assessment plan
Specific objective: The district will develop a comprehensive assessment plan
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.2.5 |
1. |
The plan will include policies and practices to be followed within the district |
Guidance Dept. |
08/01 |
08/02 |
|
6.2.2 |
2. |
The assessment plan will include the utilization and dissemination of assessment results |
Guidance Dept. |
08/01 |
08/02 |
|
6.2.5 |
3. |
The assessment plan will identify professional development activities to review assessment data for the purpose of improving classroom instruction and increase student achievement |
PDC |
08/01 |
08/02 |
|
6.2.5 |
4. |
The assessment plan will be reviewed yearly and updated as needed. |
Guidance Dept. |
08/01 |
On-going |
|
Objective # 2
Strategy # 1
ACTION FORM
Title: Requirements of APR
Specific objective: The district will inform faculty of requirements of APR
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.2.2 |
1. |
The yearly APR will be reviewed and explained to the staff |
Superintendent |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.2.2 |
2. |
Reasons for not meeting one of the standards will be explained |
Superintendent |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.2.2 |
3. |
District staff will work as a team to meet each of the standards on the APR |
Superintendent |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 2
Strategy # 2
ACTION FORM
Title: Improve MAP Index scores
Specific objective: The district will improve MAP index scores
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.2.2 |
1. |
Staff will do data analysis of the previous spring’s MAP scores |
Bldg. Admin. PDC Title I staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
9.1.7 |
2. |
Staff will work to improve MAP scores |
Bldg. Admin. Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.2.6 |
3. |
Incentives and motivation for improvement will be utilized |
Superintendent Bldg. Admin. Prof. Staff Title I staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 2
Strategy # 3
ACTION FORM
Title: Decrease dropout rate and increase graduation rate
Specific objective: The district will decrease the dropout rate and increase the graduation rate.
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.3.4 |
1. |
The district will identify students throughout all grade levels that are in need of extra services |
Bldg. Admin. Guidance Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.3 |
2. |
The district will provide supplemental assistance i.e. tutoring, counseling, referral for other agencies/services |
Bldg. Admin. Guidance Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.3.4 6.5 |
3. |
A credit recovery program will be offered at the high school level |
Bldg. Admin. Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
Title IV |
6.9.3 |
4. |
Students will begin career path planning at the middle school level |
Guidance |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.5 |
5. |
Positive recognition and motivation programs will be used at all levels |
Bldg. Admin. Guidance Dist. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
7.5.3 |
6. |
District staff will encourage parent involvement at all levels |
Dist. Staff Title I |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 2
Strategy # 4
ACTION FORM
Title: 96% attendance rate
Specific objective: The district will work toward a 96% attendance rate at all building levels
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
9.6 |
1. |
District staff will follow the building level policies on student attendance reporting |
Bldg. Admin. Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
8.9.2 |
2. |
The district will inform parents of the importance of good attendance and ask for assistance with absences |
Bldg. Admin. Guidance Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
9.6 |
3. |
Students will receive recognition, motivation, and incentives for good attendance |
Superintendent Bldg. Admin. Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.5 |
4. |
Prof. staff will provide classroom instruction that necessitates good attendance |
Bldg. Admin. Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 2
Strategy # 5
ACTION FORM
Title: Advanced coursework
Specific objective: Increase the number of students enrolling in advanced coursework
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
9.4.1 |
1. |
The district will offer advanced/AP courses in all core subject areas |
Bldg. Admin. Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.3 |
2. |
The district will offer dual credit courses |
Bldg. Admin. Guidance Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.1.4 |
3. |
The district will review the advanced course offerings yearly and make necessary changes to those course offered |
Bldg. Admin. Guidance Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.5.2 |
4. |
Motivation incentives will be provided for students enrolled. i.e. college entry, reimbursement for enrollment fees, honors certificate, scholarship opportunities |
Bldg. Admin. Guidance Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 2
Strategy # 6
ACTION FORM
Title: Career education completers
Specific objective: Maintain or increase the number of career education completers
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.9.3 |
1. |
Counselors will work with students to identify career paths utilizing assessment data, interest surveys, and questionnaires |
Guidance |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.9.2 |
2. |
A career day will be presented yearly |
Bldg. Admin. Guidance |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
7.3.1 |
3. |
High school counselor will help identify students to fill all slots available at the vocational career center |
Bldg. Admin. Guidance Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
7.3.3 |
4. |
Students will be encouraged to continue vocational work beyond graduation i.e. continuing on from work study programs, scholarships to vocational programs |
Bldg. Admin. Guidance Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 3
Strategy # 1
ACTION FORM
Title: ACT importance
Specific objective: Communicate to students and parents the importance of the ACT
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
7.5.3 |
1. |
Students and parents will receive information about the ACT beginning in the eighth grade. |
HS Counselor HS Principal MS Counselor |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
7.5.3 |
2. |
Letters to parents and newsletters will discuss important ACT information and remind parents and students of dates, times and places for testing. |
HS Counselor HS Principal |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
7.5.3 |
3. |
Students and parents will be notified of ACT prep programs established to improve student performance on the ACT. |
HS Counselor HS Principal |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.9 |
4. |
Discuss, with students and parents, scholarship opportunities available for high ACT scores. |
HS Counselor HS Principal |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.5 |
5. |
Recognize students who score above the state average |
HS Counselor HS Principal |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 3
Strategy # 2
ACTION FORM
Title: Curriculum
Specific objective: Include ACT objectives in curriculum
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.1.1 |
1. |
Core curriculum will include ACT standards |
HS Principal HS Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.1.1 |
2. |
ACT simulated assessment activities will be available in subject areas tested. |
HS Principal HS Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
9.4.1 |
3. |
Students will be encouraged to enroll in dual-credit and AP courses |
HS Principal HS Counselor HS Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
9.3 |
4. |
All students will be encouraged to take the ACT and enroll in core curricular classes |
HS Principal HS Counselor |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.4.4 |
5. |
Use of technology for ACT prep will be included in curricular objectives |
HS Principal HS Counselor Tech. Coord. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.8.1 |
6. |
The media center will provide written and electronic material and means to coordinate with the curriculum |
HS Principal HS Librarian Tech. Coord. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 3
Strategy # 3
ACTION FORM
Title: ACT prep opportunities
Specific objective: Offer ACT prep opportunities
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.1 |
1. |
The district will offer dual-credit courses in academic core areas |
HS Principal HS Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.3.3 |
2. |
The district will offer ACT prep opportunities outside the school day to prepare students for the ACT |
HS Principal HS Counselor HS Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.4 |
3. |
Technology will be available with ACT prep opportunities |
HS Principal HS Counselor Tech. Coor. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.4 6.8 |
4. |
Written and electronic media material will be available for ACT prep opportunities |
HS Principal HS Librarian Tech. Coor. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
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6.9.3 |
5. |
Sophomores will take the PLAN test and 8th graders the EXPLORE |
Admin. HS & MS Counselor |
08/03 |
On-Going |
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6.5.2 |
6. |
An incentive will be offered to students to encourage score improvements |
Admin.
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08/05 |
On-Going |
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Objective # 3
Strategy # 4
ACTION FORM
Title: Plan of study for high school
Specific objective: Develop a four year plan of study for high school
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
8.9.2 6.8.1 |
1. |
The district will provide information to students and parents regarding career paths, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities for having achieved high ACT scores. |
HS Principal HS Counselor |
08/02 |
On-Going |
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7.3 |
2. |
Students will be provided age appropriate experiences to aid in making career decisions. |
HS Counselor MS Counselor El Counselor |
08/02 |
On-Going |
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6.9.3 |
3. |
Students will be administered a career assessment inventory in the eighth grade to help determine a course of study |
MS Counselor . |
08/02 |
On-Going |
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6.9.4 |
4. |
The district will provide opportunities for college students/career employers to talk with middle and high school students about career paths and courses to take. |
HS/MS Counselors HS/MS Principals |
08/02 |
On-Going |
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6.9.4 |
5. |
The district will provide opportunities for students to complete various career or job shadowing experiences |
Counselors Bldg. Admin. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
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6.4.4 |
6. |
Students will utilize technology to study various career paths
|
HS Staff Tech. Coor. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
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6.8.1 6.8.3 |
7. |
Written and electronic information will be available for student use during investigation of a career path |
Bldg. Librarians |
08/02 |
On-Going |
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6.9.3 |
8. |
All students will construct and maintain a Career Path portfolio throughout their HS career |
HS Couns. |
08/05 |
On-Going |
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Objective # 3
Strategy # 5
ACTION FORM
Title: Review ACT scores
Specific objective: Review ACT scores yearly and develop improvement plans
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.2.1 |
1. |
The district will review yearly ACT results and identify areas of concern |
Superintendent HS Principal HS Counselor HS Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
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6.2 |
2. |
Develop a plan to address identified concerns |
HS Principal HS Counselor HS Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
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6.2.5 6.7.4 |
3. |
HS teachers will attend ACT prep classes and incorporate test taking strategies into instruction |
HS Admin. HS Staff |
08/04 |
On-Going |
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Objective # 4
Strategy # 1
ACTION FORM
Title: Importance of student attendance
Specific objective: Communicate the importance of student attendance to community, parents and students.
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.6.1 |
1. |
Oral and written communication to students and parents will be used to encourage good attendance |
Bldg. Admin |
08/02 |
On-Going |
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6.5 |
2. |
Motivational or reward programs will be established by each building to recognize good attendance |
Bldg. Admin. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
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6.3.3 |
3. |
Staff will be provided to assist students at-risk of failure due to attendance problems. |
Bldg. Admin. Resource Officer
|
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.3.1 |
4. |
Teachers will be provided information and training on identifiers of at-risk students. |
Bldg. Admin. Counselors
|
08/02 |
On-Going |
Title IV |
Objective # 4
Strategy # 2
ACTION FORM
Title: Monitor daily attendance
Specific objective: Student attendance will be monitored daily
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.6 |
1. |
Student attendance will be monitored on a daily basis recording an hourly attendance |
Bldg. Admin |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.6.1 |
2. |
Disciplinary policies and practices will be established and enforced for students failing to attend on a daily basis. |
Bldg. Admin. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 4
Strategy # 3
ACTION FORM
Title: Attendance and discipline policies
Specific objective: Annually review student attendance and discipline policies
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
8.3.3 |
1. |
District staff will review attendance and discipline policies yearly and make recommendations for improvement. |
Bldg. Admin |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
8.3.1 |
2. |
Building level administration will review attendance and discipline policies and practices and report recommendations to the school board. |
Bldg. Admin. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 4
Strategy # 4
ACTION FORM
Title: Student Attendance incentives and rewards
Specific objective: Student incentives and rewards will be developed to encourage student attendance
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.6.1 |
1. |
Good student attendance will be communicated to parents through newsletters and individual letters |
Bldg. Admin Bldg. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.5.2 |
2. |
Building administration will develop various rewards for students with good attendance. |
Bldg. Admin. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
8.8.2 |
3. |
Student handbooks will communicate the policies related to attendance and consequences for poor attendance. |
Bldg. Admin. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 4
Strategy # 5
ACTION FORM
Title: Teacher Assistance Teams
Specific objective: TAT will discuss and provide strategies to address the needs of students at risk of failure.
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.5.2 |
1. |
Teacher Assistance Teams will be established at each building level |
Bldg. Admin |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.7.4 |
2. |
Information will be provided to TAT members on ways to identify and assist at-risk students. |
Bldg. Admin. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 4
Strategy # 6
ACTION FORM
Title: Drop-out prevention
Specific objective: Prevention procedures will be used to keep students from leaving school before graduation.
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.3.4 |
1. |
Identifying procedures will be in place to assist with identification of possible drop-out students |
Bldg. Admin Counselors |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.9.4 |
2. |
Alternative ways of completing an educational program will be discussed with possible drop-out students and their parents. |
Bldg. Admin. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
Title IV |
6.8.1 6.4.1 |
3. |
Credit recovery will be available through course work or via technology |
Bldg. Admin. Tech. Coor. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
Title IV
|
6.3.3 |
4. |
Assistance programs will be offered to identified at-risk students, during the regular school day. |
Bldg. Admin. Prof. staff |
08/04 |
On-Going |
Title IV |
Objective # 5
Strategy # 1
ACTION FORM
Title: Student reading abilities
Specific objective: Develop methods to evaluate each student’s reading abilities
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.2 |
1. |
Student MAP scores will be reviewed in Communication Arts. |
Bldg. Admin Counselors Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.3.2 6.2.2 |
2. |
The following reading assessments will be administered at the designated grade levels: Gates MacGinitie – 2nd sem. K, fall & spring grades 1 & 2; DRA – grades 1 & 2; Accelerated Reader K – 5; STAR – grades 3 -5 & 6 – 8; Scholastic Reading – grades 9 - 12 |
Bldg. Admin. Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
Title I |
6.3.2 |
3. |
Investigate utilizing the DIBELS for Pre K - 3 |
Bldg. Admin. Prof. Staff. |
08/06 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 5
Strategy # 2
ACTION FORM
Title: Reading & writing curriculum
Specific objective: Annually review curricular objectives, across the curriculum, for reading and writing.
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.1.2 |
1. |
District curriculum will be reviewed annually to ensure grade level reading and writing by all students |
Bldg. Admin Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.1 |
2. |
Reading and writing programs will be adopted that address the needs of all students. |
Bldg. Admin. Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.4 |
3. |
Technology will be utilized throughout the reading and writing curriculum |
Bldg. Admin. Prof. Staff. Tech. Coor. |
08/06 |
On-Going |
|
6.8.1 |
4. |
Curricular objectives will be developed that include library/media center. |
Prof. Staff Bldg. Admin. Library Staff |
08/00 |
On-Going |
|
6.8.3 6.8.4 |
5. |
Library/Media center will upgrade written and electronic information to support curricular objectives |
Bldg. Admin. Library Staff |
08/00 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 5
Strategy # 3
ACTION FORM
Title: Reading and writing incentives
Specific objective: Motivational incentives will be used to reward students in the areas of reading and writing.
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.5 |
1. |
The staff will develop positive reward systems for all students successful in reading and/or writing during the academic year. |
Bldg. Admin Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.1 |
2. |
Activities will be developed throughout the year to promote reading across curriculum areas and at all grade levels. |
Bldg. Admin. Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.3.4 |
3. |
Tutorial instructional programs in the areas of reading and writing will be available at all grade levels and will utilize technology. |
Bldg. Admin. Prof. Staff. Tech. Coor. |
08/06 |
On-Going |
|
6.8.1 |
4. |
Library/Media will provide a book fair at the elem. and middle school level including rewards for reading. |
Prof. Staff Bldg. Admin. Library Staff |
08/00 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 5
Strategy # 4
ACTION FORM
Title: Teacher inservice on reading and writing
Specific objective: Teachers will receive inservice on how to improve student reading and writing
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.7.2 |
1. |
Inservice will be provided to staff on reading and writing programs as needed. |
Admin Prof. Staff PDC |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.7.6 |
2. |
District administration and PDC will encourage staff participation in workshops that have a focus of reading and writing improvement. |
Admin. PDC |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.4 |
3. |
Teachers will be encouraged to utilize electronic means for information and inservice opportunities |
Admin. Tech. Coor. |
08/03 |
On-Going |
|
6.8.1 |
4. |
Library/Media center will provide professional resources in the areas of reading and writing |
Bldg. Admin. Library Staff |
08/06 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 6
Strategy # 1
ACTION FORM
Title: Accelerated School
Specific objective: District will participate in the Accelerated School Project at the elementary level.
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.3.3 |
1. |
Elementary school will be designated a member of the Accelerated School Project. |
Admin Prof. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.7.4 |
2. |
Elementary staff will be provided inservice yearly on the Accelerated School Project |
Admin. PDC |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 6
Strategy # 2
ACTION FORM
Title: Team work
Specific objective: District will work as a team
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
7.5.3 |
1. |
District and building level advisory committees will be established |
Admin Prof. Staff Title Dir. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
Title V |
8.8.2 |
2. |
Stakeholders will be included in the decision making process when appropriate and/or applicable |
Admin. Staff |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.5.1 |
3. |
The district will encourage social activities |
Admin. School Brd. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
8.8.1 |
4. |
District-wide vertical teams will be utilized |
Dist. Admin. Staff |
08/03 |
On-Going |
|
6.2.2 |
5. |
Staff will complete assessments in the spring to guide planning for the coming year |
Bldg. Admin. PDC |
08/06 |
On-Going |
|
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Objective # 6
Strategy # 3
ACTION FORM
Title: Electronic communication
Specific objective: District will utilize electronic communication in and out of the district
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.4.1 |
1. |
Intra mail service will be provided to all staff and utilized as a means of communication within the district and to outside sources within district policy and guidelines. |
Admin Prof. Staff Tech. Coor. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.4.4 |
2. |
District website will provide information, policies, calendar, handbooks, and schedules and updated as needed. |
Admin. Staff Tech. Coor. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
8.8.2 |
3. |
Electronic communication will be utilized to inform parents of their students’ grades, discipline, lunch account, absences, etc. |
Bldg. Admin. Prof. Staff Tech. Coor. |
08/06 |
On-Going |
|
6.8 |
4. |
Students will have access to electronic research through the library and access to electronic college and scholarship info and applications. |
Bldg. Admin. Library Staff Tech. Coor. |
08/06 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 6
Strategy # 4
ACTION FORM
Title: Rewards to improve morale
Specific objective: Activities and rewards will be developed to improve student and staff morale.
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
8.8.2 8.9.2 |
1. |
Staff and students will be recognized for achievements at school board meetings, in articles, and personally. |
Admin School Board |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.7.3 |
2. |
Staff will be utilized to present workshops in their areas of expertise |
Admin. PDC. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.5.1 |
3. |
Awards will be presented to staff, students, and community members for a variety of achievements |
Admin. School Board |
08/02 |
On-Going |
|
6.5.1 |
4. |
Staff and students will be encouraged to apply for recognition at the district, state, and national level. |
Admin. Prof. Staff School Board |
08/06 |
On-Going |
|
Objective # 6
Strategy #5
ACTION FORM
Title: Student and Staff Wellness
Specific objective: Activities will be developed to promote student and staff wellness throughout the year.
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.5.1 |
1. |
Activities that promote health/health awareness will be offered for student and staff participation |
Admin Health Prof. |
08/04 |
On-Going |
Title V |
8.3.1 |
2. |
District will promote good health and physical activity through policies at the district and building level |
School Board Admin. |
08/05 |
On-Going |
Title V |
8.9.2 |
3. |
Articles for staff, students, community members will be written about wellness |
Health Prof. Title Dir. |
08/02 |
On-Going |
Title V |
Objective # 6
Strategy #6
ACTION FORM
Title: Diversity Awareness
Specific objective: Inservice will be provided to district staff and students on diversity awareness.
Standard Indicator |
Action Number |
Action |
Person Responsible |
Start Date |
Date Completed |
Funding Source |
6.7.2 |
1. |
Inservice on diversity awareness will be provided to staff |
Admin PDC |
08/06 |
On-Going |
|
6.3.1 |
2. |
District staff will work with students on diversity awareness |
School Board Admin. |
08/06 |
On-Going |
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