Smithfield-Selma High 9/1/2019

Comprehensive Progress Report

Mission:
Spartan Mission

As a community of staff, students and parents, we collaborate and invest in a rigorous learning environment which prepares students for the future and
contributes to the development of responsible, globally-aware, and service-oriented citizens.

Spartan Vision

Compassionate and competent school innovators will engage each student in relevant and personalized learning experiences in preparation for careers,
Vision: college, and life.

Johnston County Schools' Vision

Empowering ALL students to become successful in a global society.

Goals:
All Math 1 students will increase total proficiency by 5%. (C2.01)
All English 2 students will increase total proficiency by 4%. (C2.01)
All Biology students will increase total proficiency by 7%. (C2.01)
All subgroups will be progress monitored in all subjects using data tools. (C2.01)
All students will engage in the writing process using a variety of AVID strategies.
All students will have barriers to learning removed making education the primary focus. (A4.06)

! = Past Due Objectives KEY = Key Indicator

Core Function: Dimension A - Instructional Excellence and Alignment
Effective Practice: High expectations for all staff and students
KEY A1.07 ALL teachers employ effective classroom management and reinforce Implementation
classroom rules and procedures by positively teaching them.(5088) Status Assigned To Target Date
Initial Assessment: • PD for BTs and new-to-SSS teachers on classroom management Limited Development
• Norms and expectations posted in every classroom 10/22/2018
• 10/10/30 Rule to ensure students are in class and actively
engaged. 
How it will look •  Teachers will build meaningful relationships to decrease  Deanne Mertz 06/07/2020
when fully met: discipline incidents in class. 
• Teachers will teach bell to bell and effectively use class time for
relevant instruction. 

Action Steps: Academic and Instructional Support + Networking, Team-

building and Morale

Actions 1 of 3 (33%)
10/25/18 Administration and Coaches Team will complete instructional Complete 06/13/2019 David Allen 06/13/2019
walkthroughs and provide feedback to teachers.
Notes: Is monthly accurate here?
10/25/18 Specific teachers (BTs and others who have been identified as needing Deanne Mertz 06/07/2020
help with management or other classroom strategies) will participate in
Instructional Rounds.
Notes:
10/25/18 Teachers will establish norms and expectations. School-wide Rob Simpkins 06/07/2020
expectations will be implemented within the classroom environment.

Notes:
Core Function: Dimension A - Instructional Excellence and Alignment
Effective Practice: Curriculum and instructional alignment
KEY A2.04 Instructional Teams develop standards-aligned units of instruction for Implementation
each subject and grade level.(5094) Status Assigned To Target Date
Initial Assessment: • PLCs are sacred and meet regularly Limited Development
• PLCs share common assessments and planning.  10/22/2018
• PLCs have common planning block during the day or meet after
school. 
• PLC meetings are attended by an administrator.
How it will look •  PLCs use formative and summative assessment data for the  Kenneth Angel 06/07/2020
when fully met: purpose of adjusting instruction and improving student learning.
•  PLCs routinely and consistently use standards-based 
assessments and pacing across all subjects and disciplines. 

Actions 0 of 2 (0%)
10/25/18 Administration will maintain a scoreboard of PLC meetings and progress Kenneth Angel 06/07/2020
and will continue to meet weekly to assess PLC goals and focus.
Notes:
8/6/19 All PLC's will maintain progress of classroom instruction by using school- Kenneth Angel 06/07/2020
wide PLC master document.
Notes:

Core Function: Dimension A - Instructional Excellence and Alignment

Effective Practice: Student support services
KEY A4.01 The school implements a tiered instructional system that allows
teachers to deliver evidence-based instruction aligned with the Implementation
individual needs of students across all tiers.(5117) Status Assigned To Target Date
Initial Assessment: Limited Development
Continue to use Learner Profile and Standard Based Teaching and 10/22/2018
Learning this school year.

Annual training in IB and AVID in June 2018 and 2019

Spartan Success will continue to serve as a vehicle for  (Multi Tiered 
Systems of Support) implementation rollout with collaboration from
district level reps. 

How it will look Kenneth Angel 06/07/2020

when fully met: Personalized Learning and standard-focused assessments will be
implemented in every classroom.

School-wide use of AVID strategies (WICOR) will be implemented in

every classroom. 

Spartan Success will be used with fidelity to meet the academic level of
all students. 

Action Steps: Personalizing PD and Learner Profile Implementation

Actions 0 of 2 (0%)
10/25/18 Leadership will provide Professional Development for teachers on MTSS Kenneth Angel 06/13/2020
strategies and effective Professional Learning Communities.
 Notes:
10/25/18 Teachers will administer Learner Profiles and use information about Carlos Sousa 06/13/2020
student learning styles to facilitate and revise instructional practices.
Notes:
KEY A4.06 ALL teachers are attentive to students' emotional states, guide
students in managing their emotions, and arrange for supports and Implementation
interventions when necessary.(5124) Status Assigned To Target Date
Initial Assessment: • Behavior Support Team and Student Advocate Limited Development
• Spartan Academy flex option for students  10/22/2018
• Student Development Team meets regularly to discuss student
needs
• Wrap-around services (mental health, vision, dental services
made available to students in need as identified through the
Student Development Team)

How it will look • Growth in student learning and engagement Cindy Russell 06/13/2020
when fully met: • Barriers to learning will be removed and education can be a
greater priority for all students
• Decrease in the number of discipline referrals
• Increased use of Behavior Support Team and Student
Development Team

Actions 0 of 2 (0%)
8/6/19 Data Team will analyze data from discipline and attendance. Christian Tyner 06/07/2020
Notes:
10/25/18 Student Development Team meetings weekly to track student progress, Cindy Russell 06/13/2020
needs, and services provided.
Notes: weekly minutes
services tracking document
 KEY A4.16 The school develops and implements consistent, intentional, and on-
going plans to support student transitions for grade-to-grade and Implementation
level-to-level.(5134) Status Assigned To Target Date
Initial Assessment: • Weekly PLC meetings and common assessments and suggested Limited Development
sequencing 10/25/2018
• Freshmen Academy
• Students with concerns spreadsheet to monitor / follow-up with
students
• Program coordinators monitor student grades and progress

How it will look • Fewer grade retentions from grade to grade Kenneth Angel 06/13/2020
when fully met: • Increased graduation rate
• Lower drop out rate
• Increased student attendance
• Increased enrollment in advanced courses
Actions 0 of 2 (0%)
10/25/18 Student advocate will work with counselors to monitor student Cindy Russell 06/07/2020
progress in each grade level. Processes will be incorporated to address
attendance and performance issues. Data manager will provide
information to facilitate these processes.

Notes:
8/7/19 Establish a process to review student data to determine students who Kenneth Angel 06/07/2020
may need to be moved or placed in advanced courses.
Notes:

Core Function: Dimension B - Leadership Capacity

Effective Practice: Strategic planning, mission, and vision
KEY B1.01 The LEA has an LEA Support & Improvement Team.(5135) Implementation
Status Assigned To Target Date
Initial Assessment: Full Implementation
Our Leadership Team meets one per month and includes 10/25/2018
representatives from every department and all programs in the school.
Our School Improvement Team, a smaller subset of Leadership meets
several times throughout the school year.
 KEY B1.03 A Leadership Team consisting of the principal, teachers who lead the
Instructional Teams, and other professional staff meets regularly (at
least twice a month) to review implementation of effective practices. Implementation
(5137) Status Assigned To Target Date
Initial Assessment: • The Leadership Team meets once per month Limited Development
• Data Team will  meet twice per month for 2019-20. 10/25/2018
How it will look • Our Leadership Team will continue to meet once each month  Rob Simpkins 06/07/2020
when fully met: • Our Data Team will meet twice a month to develop interventions
and monitor progress towards student and teacher performance
goals.
Actions 0 of 1 (0%)
8/6/19 The Data Team will meet twice each month to develop interventions Rob Simpkins 06/07/2020
and monitor progress towards performance goals.
Notes:

Core Function: Dimension B - Leadership Capacity

Effective Practice: Distributed leadership and collaboration
KEY B2.03 The school has established a team structure among teachers with Implementation
specific duties and time for instructional planning.(5143) Status Assigned To Target Date
Initial Assessment: Full Implementation
All teachers have 90 minutes of planning each day. Core PLCs have 10/25/2018
common planning and weekly PLC meetings. 

Core Function: Dimension B - Leadership Capacity

Effective Practice: Monitoring instruction in school
KEY B3.03 The principal monitors curriculum and classroom instruction regularly Implementation
and provides timely, clear, constructive feedback to teachers.(5149) Status Assigned To Target Date
Initial Assessment: • PLC and Administrative walk throughs  Full Implementation
• Required Evaluations and pre /post conferences 10/25/2018
• Feedback shared through face-to-face meetings, True North
Logic, and Google Forms as appropriate
• Random walk throughs by administration during classes and
Spartan Success.
Core Function: Dimension C - Professional Capacity
Effective Practice: Quality of professional development
KEY C2.01 The LEA/School regularly looks at school performance data and
aggregated classroom observation data and uses that data to make
decisions about school improvement and professional development Implementation
needs.(5159) Status Assigned To Target Date
Initial Assessment: • Administration reviews school performance data to make Limited Development
decisions on teaching assignments 10/25/2018
• Teachers and counselors review available data to make decisions
on student placement
How it will look • The Leadership Team, Data Team, and Administration coordinate Rob Simpkins 06/07/2020
when fully met: information to devise strategies on increasing student and
teacher performance and professional development
• The Data Team meets twice per month to monitor progress
towards performance goals
• Administration reviews classroom observation data in order to
support and advance teachers
Actions 0 of 2 (0%)
8/6/19 The Data Team will meet twice each month and focus on EOC courses Rob Simpkins 06/07/2020
and subgroup scores.
Notes:
8/7/19 Administration will collaborate on the teacher observation process in David Allen 06/07/2020
order to increase fidelity in feedback offered to teachers.
Notes:
Core Function: Dimension C - Professional Capacity
Effective Practice: Talent recruitment and retention
KEY C3.04 The LEA/School has established a system of procedures and protocols Implementation
for recruiting, evaluating, rewarding, and replacing staff.(5168) Status Assigned To Target Date
Initial Assessment: • School collaborates with county Human Resources for Limited Development
recruitment practices on how to secure qualified candidates 10/25/2018
• Frequently monitor and analyze resumes on Teacher Match
• Teachers are empowered to become leaders in the building and
take on new initiatives designed for school improvement  
• Administration works to decrease the turnover rate by working
to meet the needs of all faculty and staff
How it will look • SSS will be fully staffed with highly qualified teachers. David Allen 06/07/2020
when fully met: • Administration will work to decrease the turnover rate by
working to meet the needs of all faculty and staff. 
Actions 0 of 2 (0%)
8/7/19 Involve internal and external stakeholders in the interview process. Rob Simpkins 06/07/2020
Notes:
8/7/19 Reward teachers and staff for outstanding performance in and out of Rob Simpkins 06/07/2020
the classroom environment.
Notes:
Core Function: Dimension E - Families and Community
Effective Practice: Family Engagement
KEY E1.06 The school regularly communicates with parents/guardians about its
expectations of them and the importance of the curriculum of the
home (what parents can do at home to support their children's Implementation
learning).(5182) Status Assigned To Target Date
Initial Assessment: • Power School Parent Portal Limited Development
• ConnectEd messages to parents about important events / 10/25/2018
changes at the school
• Maintain up-to-date school and staff websites
• Use of tools like Google Classroom / Remind101 to contact
parents
• Teachers contact parents via phone or email at progress reports
and quarter end
• Parent Info Nights for variety of topics (ACT, financial aid, etc)
How it will look • School has a more well-informed community and households. Wendy Levin 06/13/2020
when fully met: • Parents and families feel engaged in the school and invested in
helping their child succeed.
• Resources are provided to families in need with ease and
regularity.
• Community members and leadership are invested in the success
of our school. 
Actions 0 of 5 (0%)
10/25/18 Update parent contact info at BOY Wendy Levin 06/12/2020

Notes:
10/25/18 Host support sessions for parents who are new to SSS/JCPS through Wendy Levin 06/13/2020
Student Services
Notes: Fall and Spring enrollment
10/25/18 Increase parent involvement efforts through outreach to families and Cindy Russell 06/13/2020
communities
Notes:
10/25/18 Provide information to stakeholders in English/Spanish Wendy Levin 06/13/2020
Notes:
10/25/18 Plan Parent Info Nights Wendy Levin 06/13/2020
Notes: